Author: awrensays
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Converse jacquard knit review (and a brief reflection on freeing myself from other people’s opinions)
Note pair of shoes is attractive and that you want to add them to your closet. Add to cart. Complete order. Receive package. Open box. Take out shoes. Second guess purchase because of what others will think. Specifically think, “What is other people think they’re weird?” Consider returning them. Get reassurance from other sneaker lovers.…
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The sweaters that have stolen my heart
I had seen a Max Mara cable knit sweater that I had been debating splurging on. Ultimately I decided against it, but it sent me down a rabbit hole of looking into sweaters I could equally fall in love with. So now, I have some sweaters for you. Yes, where I currently live, spring starts…
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So apparently you can get a Versace Travel Cup…
Today on Neiman Marcus, I discovered these gems. For those times you want to stay hydrated and be eco-friendly, but also you don’t want people to think you drink tap water. Well, well, well, get one of these, fill with your alkaline water, and sip in luxury. For the low, low price of $1,175, you…
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Athleta and Alyson Felix- A crash course in value alignment
On May 22, 2019, The New York Times published an opinion pieced by Alyson Felix, titled, “My own Nike Pregnancy Story.” It came on the heels of similar outings by Alysia Montaño and Kara Goucher. You can read the opinion to hear directly from Felix about her experiences. As a summary, she noted a disconnect…
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Some rose fragrances for women, suggestions from an untrained nose
Roses are on the very small list of flowers I can identify visually. I can’t tell you exactly what they smell like, but for some reason I was convinced I didn’t like their scent. That was younger, ignorant me a year ago. I have sense had the pleasure of smelling more fragrances and trying them…
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Shift worry to a vision session
I am entering a transition period in my work, which then triggers making a transition in more aspects of my life. I am excited about exploring new possibilities, but uncertainty gives me nightmares (possibly literally). I am essentially starting with a blank slate to mold as a I choose fit. I can develop the skills…
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Nike Air Force 1 Fontanka review
Give me two pair. I need two pair. So, I can get to stompin’ my Air Force Ones. – Nelly I remember growing up when Air Force 1s were the it shoe, the cool shoe that everyone wore. I was certainly not cool then. I just continued to wear my dirty Reeboks and oversized warm…
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Feng Chen Wang x Converse 2 in 1 Concrete (wear review)
A bit of background first, and then the review. There have been multiple versions of this 2 in 1 Converse x Feng Chen Wang before. As written on the Feng Chen Wang site, the original idea came about by deconstructing the classic Chuck Taylor. Each shoe has a double layered sole and outer layer and…
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Brand Spotlight: Feng Chen Wang
Feng Chen Wang is a Chinese born designer who now resides in London. After graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2015, she began her own line, bearing her name. Her debut showings were at New York Fashion Week. However, now her line is a fixture on the London Fashion Week menswear schedule. Though…
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Champagne vending machine? Yes, please!
Today I learned something very important. For just the low price of $38,000, you can have within your own home a champagne vending machine. According to the description on the Neiman Marcus website, the machine will carefully dispense “French champagne at the push of a button.” This machine from Moët & Chandon holds up to…
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