Author: awrensays
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Two luxury skincare products my dry skin is begging me to try more of
Have I told you how much I like samples? Yes, free stuff is my love language, but I also just like the chance to try a whole host of new things without having to make a commitment. I was pleased to get two samples in my orders that I would have never tried otherwise. And…
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Thinking more on appropriation, with a lens on Demna Gvalsia
Still thinking on appropriation. My thought is that there has to be a space where you can be inspired by the world around you. There is a space for blatant mimicry. There is also a space where you can manipulate what you see around you as a form of commentary. That is the space I…
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Reflection on cultural appropriation in fashion
The other day, I did a post about the controversy surrounding a Dior skirt, that uncannily resembles a Chinese style that is centuries old. That triggered me to start thinking of the idea of cultural appropriation more generally. I was going to post this the very next thing, but I was afraid of writing the…
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Dior skirt considered cultural appropriation in China
If you follow fashion news, you may have heard that Dior has been accused of cultural appropriation. The claim is that a recent skirt design is actually modeled on a traditional Chinese style, the maniaqun. Specifically, the backlash has come from Chinese citizens, who called attention to the similarities between the two. I believe they…
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My quick foray into La Mer products: My experience as a dry skin type
I was able to get my hands on deluxe samples of La Mer products thanks to virtual events with Sephora and Nordstrom. As I have said before, I have dry skin, made worse by my refusal to drink water. (I’m working on that.) All of my thoughts are based on that skin experience. If you…
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Vogue Club, a new experience provided by Vogue Magazine
I keep mulling over the idea of finally subscribing to Vogue. So, I went to the site and discovered they have just launched Vogue Club. This is a new subscription level that costs $25 per month for founding members. As a member, you get welcome gifts and some mystery seasonal gifts. You also get a…
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Thoughts on the Laneige cream skin moisturizer (honest opinions from my dry skin)
Many people have talked up Laneige to a level that makes is seem like magic sent from fairies. Their lips are always lush. Skin always dewy. Meanwhile, I tired the lip sleeping mask and found my lips becoming flakier and flakier as time progressed. I tried the Lip Glowy Balm, even bought a three pack…
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My thoughts on Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Olfactive family: FloralTop Notes: Red Currant & LycheeHeart Notes: Rose & LillyBottom Notes: Vanilla Bourbon & Vetiver So I tried Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. My thoughts: It was very sweet. I am still working on training my nose, so I can’t be very nuanced. But, I can say that for me, the lychee…
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Thinking about what matters
I haven’t written in over a week. I had the idea to make a post on July 4, highlighting an American brand. But as you will see, it is not there. Why? Good question, and it is one that I am asking myself. I was interested in doing a deep dive into the topic but…
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The On x Loewe collaboration that flew well below my radar
Well, I had no idea that On and Loewe partnered for a special edition run. The pairing brough together two houses know for craftmanship and attention to details in their respective lanes. On is known as a maker of comfortable performance wear, and Loewe, is in my opinion, is known well for its fine leather…
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