Author: awrensays
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Starbucks is getting rid of their most convenient concept store, but for good reason.
The algorithm feeds me every possible Starbucks story that it can. This time? Starbucks will be sunsetting its “Pick-up only” stores. These outfits are exactly what you might expect. They are places where the only means of ordering is through mobile. You can only pick up items and go. There is no where to sit.…
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Are you using Balm Dot Com like this?
Glossier’s Balm Dot Com is many a person’s favorite lip balm. With limited edition drops that keep popping up, there keeps being reasons to restock. But here is one reason you might end up using it faster. Have you ever noticed that is also labeled “universal salve.” Yes, you might love it for your lips,…
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Trying Valaya from Parfums de Marly
It was a nice summer day. I wanted to smell pretty. I decided to spray on Valaya from Parfums de Marly. As soon as I smelled it on my skin, I thought, “I regret this.” The while floral scent felt more overpowering than I was hoping for. I feared what others close to me all…
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Like walking in deep snow
Have you ever gone for a walk in the deep snow? If you are new to the weather phenomenon, you might look at the expanse before you, eagerly take your first step on the thick powdery mound, prep to take your next step, only to realize that you have sunk down, instantly. In order to…
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Maybe your dog should be a model
Imagine this: Your dog, the one whose cuteness overload has compromised your iCloud storage, gracing the cover of Vogue. It is a very real possibility, that maybe you should look into. Vogue has announced their Dogue competition. Instead of sending pictures to all your friends, you could submit your pooch’s pics to Vogue instead for…
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What’s been on my mind lately?
I have been thinking a lot about strategy. As I reconsider how I approach my job, I am digging into what the term really means. I had created a list of goals and indicators thinking that was the right step. And it was a right step, but something was missing. I needed to know the…
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Astronomer is rolling with the punches
I had never heard of Astronomer before, but the tech company is now solidly on my mind. A viral video captured evidence of an affair between their ousted CEO and head of people, all because they were captured on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. From that point, all I knew about the company…
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It’s a summer of sweet collabs
Dunkin and Tarte, Magnolia Bakery and Glossier, Baskin’ Robbin and Laneige. You could say that this summer, brands are really trying to make their lip products more of a sweet treat. The Laneige collab with Baskin Robbins is a Rainbow Sherbet flavored Lip Sleeping Mask. Tarte x Dunkin lip tint comes in flavors ice pop…
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I hate these kinds of reviews, but this why I don’t like the Slushy from InnBeauty Project
The first product I was prepared to try from InnBeauty Project came to me with a cracked tip. The product had been completely compromised, and who knows for how long. It wasn’t safe for me to use, nor was it a good example given how much air would have gotten in and dried out the…
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Smelling Blue Talisman in the air
“What fragrance is that?” I noticed my coworker’s scent as he walked by. I was intrigued and had to know what it was. It smelled good, yes, but it also had the kind of projection that I don’t think I often get when I wear scents. “Blue Talisman,” he said. I didn’t think much of…
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