Author: awrensays
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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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The sellout Nike x Jacquemus collab will hopefully be restocked soon
Nike and Jacquemus paired up for what the designer referred to as “sensual” sportswear. This collaboration led to a rebirth of the Humara shoe, with natural earthy color ways. The drop also featured clothing pieces in performance fabrics. This all went live on June 28 and pretty much immediately sold out. However, multiple sources say…
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Some quick thoughts on H24 from Hermes
Key Notes: Clary Sage, Narcissus, Rosewood From the brand: “A lively, sensual and bright fragrance cultivating a daring blend between nature and technology. An enveloping sage, an electric narcissus, an invigorating rosewood and a warm, metallic note of sclarene make up this composition of the future. “ I got a sample of H24 by Hermes and…
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Brand Spotlight: AGR- Celebs and Collabs
This is (probably) the last in my series focused on AGR. So how did this start? With a dream of a technicolor coat (technicolor dream coat?) I had no business wanting. Where would I wear it and in what winter? I was so tempted to add to cart. I still kind of regret that I…
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Brand Spotlight: AGR- Collections through SS23
Alicia Robinson describes her brand, AGR, as brave. No doubt that has to do with her ability to stand out boldly in a category often considered stodgy. The play with neon and color-blocking is unlike much o what you might expect from other knitwear designers. But I believe that bravery goes beyond the clothing you…
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Ruby Orchid vs Flowerbomb Nectar: My humble comparison of the two Flowerbomb flankers
I was able to get a sample of Ruby Orchid. Being that it is the newest flanker to the Flowerbomb, I decided to test it out compared to my favorite, Flowerbomb Nectar. Here is what Viktor & Rolf had to say about the two. Ruby Orchid: Key Notes: Vine Peach, Ruby Orchid, Bourbon Vanilla “…
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Brand Spotlight: Alicia Robinson, AGR
“Whenever I tell someone I’m a knitwear designer, they do this knitting needle hand gesture, which I always find really funny,” she says. “They immediately think of you as being really grannyish and boring – I don’t just sit at home 24/7 knitting and reading books. There’s so much you can do with it.” Alicia Robinson as quoted by…
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Kilian masterclass: My chance to hear from the man himself
I had the opportunity to attend a webinar with Kilian Hennessy, founder of By Kilian. This was an event through Sephora, something you could attend by redeeming points through their Rewards Bazaar. In addition to the webinar, everyone also received a travel-sized Love Don’t Be Shy. Here are my thoughts on the event. Here is…
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