Author: awrensays
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Finally, this Shake Shack treat is going nationwide
After a very limited rollout of their Dubai chocolate shake, Shake Shack will now offer this new treat in U.S. stores nationwide. The shake is inspired by the viral bar from FIX Chocolatiers, based in Dubai. The flavor is a mixture of chocolate, pistachio, and crunchy phyllo dough strips. The shake will feature pistachio custard,…
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A new addition to my travel wish list
I was minding my own business online, when an ad popped up: Amanyara. This Aman resort in Turks and Caicos features villas over the crystal blue water. And like all properties in the brand, pure luxury abounds. While I continue to want to visit the Maldives at some point, this location seems to offer a…
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The one thing I can say about myself
I’m going to try and answer this truthfully. And by truthfully, I mean not buying into any of the lies that can come with making mistakes publicly, messing up at work, or not being at the same place in life as friends in real life or online. I really like the way I can stick…
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Not your ordinary fly swatter
In the middle of my movie, an ad appeared. An interesting ad, for the Bug-A-Salt. Lowes refers to it as a “device,” but it is undeniably a gun. This “device” is loaded with salt for you to shoot at flies, presumably the ones annoying you at the backyard barbecue. I imagine this product is for…
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But this is skincare, too
I am currently taking some time to rest and be with family. In my rush to pack, I forgot to bring some of my skincare staples. Namely, here I am without a dedicated moisturizer. Me , a person with a whole number of blogs about skincare, missing a key step in the holy grail of…
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Carousel, a scent for a bit of fun
I was in the mood for something fun and playful. It felt like the perfect day to wear Carousel by Brown Girl Jane. Fruity and sweet, it was the perfect perfume for a schedule where I planned to take nothing seriously. Everything was to be lighthearted and joyful. Carousel $102 for 50 mL Top: Caramelized Apple,…
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Going off the grid
For some reason, you have lived your life looking outward for your source of energy. Across town, down the street, everywhere. You expected that someone out there would remain connected to you, supplying you with your source of light. And then the storm came. Then a squirrel nibbled a power line. And then, well you…
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese is ready to change your cocktail hour
It’s cocktail hour. You go up to order your favorite, a dirty martini. As you carry it away, you take a sip, enjoying the salty brine, except… Why does there have to be that pungent blue cheese in there? Or at least this is the experience Philadelphia Cream Cheese is banking on. And if so,…
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For the men
Today on June 11 we are one year out. Just one year until the world comes to the United States for the FIFA Men’s World Cup. I’m looking forward to being glued to my TV for a whole month following all the games and when everyone, even the ones you least expect have something to…
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The worst story
I’ve been listening to an episode of the Beyond Luxury podcast, with Dr. Daniel Langer as a guest. One of the many takeaways that made me look up more of his work it this: The worst story you can tell is the one that everyone else is telling. Langer recounts an example of luxury brands…
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