Author: awrensays
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Designer Spotlight: Simon Porte Jacquemus
Simon Porte Jacquemus is a farmer by blood. It is not surprising he’s show the ability to grow a brand with his own hands into something so beautiful and fruitful. His early life in Mallebort allowed him time in the outdoors, so much so that he gained the nickname, Mr. Sun. His agricultural upbringing allowed…
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Not just for tacky day: Learning to mix prints
Growing up, and even now, schools would have a special day for spirit week called Tacky Day. There was no formalized dress code detailing what tacky was, so kids pulled together outfits they thought best embodied the term. Mismatched pairs of socks, lopsided pony tails, glasses with tape on the bridge, but the most important…
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Tata Harper Daily Essentials Kit review
When the Co-Vid 19 pandemic first began, I like many people started to wear face coverings regularly. I found in doing so, my skin started to get irritated. When I applied my usual face products, they stung. No it was not just proof that it was working. This was something new. Even though it was…
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Today’s find: Hypelev, levitating sneaker display
Scrolling, doing the internet version of window shopping, I found the Hypelev. This sneaker display works by using the power of magnets and electricity (which some might refer to as electromagnetic) to suspend your prized sneaker mid-air like a futuristic sneaker head’s dream. One of the bad boys currently costs $250 and is available on…
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Whose opinion really matters?
I heard something that made me pause. So what I’m saying is that we should only take feedback and constructive criticism seriously when it comes from someone whose knowledge we respect, specifically on the topic they’re giving us feedback on. And even then, we have to carefully consider whether or not it fits us before…
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So, Adidas and Allbirds teamed up for some eco magic
Apparently, Adidas collaborated with Allbirds to create a performance shoe with the lowest possible carbon footprint. Pairing the athletic insight of adidas with the sustainability focus of Allbirds, this collaboration allowed them create something that was light, comfortable, and good for the planet. Throughout the process they focused on sustainability, using a Life Cycle Assessment…
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Dreaming of a long retirement for the dad shoe
I have to admit. As a style moment, I am not a fan of what has been referred to the Dad shoe. Specifically, I am anti-the-trend-of-wearing-new-balances-just-because-they-are-now-trendy-even-though-they-don’t-elevate-your-outfit. I pretty sure that’s an official group. Rather than leaving comments on influencer pages about how they look more like 80s working women on commute and can do better,…
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Just try it on
Imagine, rather than going on the circuitous journey of exchanges or making an extra trip to return items you realize don’t fit once you finally try them on at home, only buying the things that actually fit you. I urge you to just try it on. Alright, here is some unsolicited advice. I highly recommend…
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Worth doing badly
… if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. GK Chesterton There are a lot of things I would like to be able to accomplish, yet I stop myself from moving in those directions because I am not yet skilled in those areas. Why would I try speaking Spanish if I am…
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