Author: awrensays
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Estee Lauder skincare review: Part 1
I really wanted to like the Estee Lauder set. It’s such an iconic brand, and they even have Anok Yai as one of the faces of the brand. Short story, I just didn’t like it. But I will dive more into my initial thoughts on some of the brand products, because the reasons why I…
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Nike x Sacai Blazer Low, for when a basic sneaker just won’t do (A review)
I think it is almost a year ago now that I first came across these shoes, the Nike x Sacai Blazer Low. I loved them, but they were unattainable. I saw them there on the website, in all of their glory with sold out emblazoned on the product page. I even added them to my…
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Salmon toast, out of focus
After a poor attempt at a workout, I went to the shop next to the gym to order a recovery smoothie. (That was just the name, not that I needed much of a recovery based on the effort I put in, but that is neither here nor there.) I saw they also had salmon toast…
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Yes, the Slip silk face masks are worth it
In quite a few of my skincare reviews, you might of noticed me writing off some of the irritation I experienced to just being a result of issues caused by my face mask. I personally still wear a face mask when I’m out. If that is something that you also do, or will choose to…
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Take other people’s fragrance opinions as one data point. Make sure you try it on yourself.
Fully recognizing that I have been writing up my own opinions on various fragrances, I need to make this disclosure. You really have to try fragrances out for yourself. My opinion, and anyone else’s for that matter, is just one data point. You need to have your own experience and come to your own conclusions.…
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Adidas x Thebe Magugu collection is now available
Alright, this is very quick post today. I just wanted to highlight the new Adidas collection in collaboration with Thebe Magugu. Magugu is a South African designer whose work is essentially an exploration of his African heritage. I am not diving too deep into the brand right now, I just want to highlight this launch.…
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Donna Born in Roma Coral Fantasy by Valentino, and then worn and reviewed by me
I feel that I have to always preface my reviews of fragrances with my shortcomings. First and foremost, I have a subpar sense of smell. I am working on developing my nose, but bear with me in the meantime. The second thing is that I am constantly dealing with sinus issues, which is probably why…
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What people get wrong when they talk about dupes
Not that anyone asked for my opinion, but this is what I think people get wrong about the idea of dupes. I watched a woman review La Mer. Because I possibly hate my life, I decided to descend into the comment section. “Ugh, I don’t get why people spend that much money when Nivea will…
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FUBU Part 2: The Resurgence
As I mentioned in Part 1 of my piece on FUBU, the brand was major a major player in the nineties and early 2000s streetwear landscape. However, they stopped U.S. sales in 2003. Emphasis there: U.S. sales. The brand continued to be sold in other markets, particularly Japan. However, stateside, the brand has experienced a…
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FUBU Part 1: The Backstory
When you hear the name Daymond John, perhaps you think first of NBC’s Shark Tank. But of course, all of the entrepreneurs who sit on that panel have an origin story. This is (part of) his. Before becoming a wealthy investor of small start-ups, John had his own, FUBU. As a child of the nineties,…
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