Author: awrensays
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Finally trying a product from Rhode Skin
When rumors hit that Rhode beauty would be offered in Sephora, I was relieved. I could finally try this most hyped brand. Yes, I could have bought direct from their site a long time ago, but there is just something about being able to add to cart while I make my other purchases and still…
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Looking for a men’s fragrance from Diptyque?
On a day I didn’t feel great, I thought that a fragrance called Eau de Minthé might be the answer. I had assumed that this parfum from Diptyque would smell like soothing fresh mint. Instead, it smells reminiscent of my father’s signature scent. It’s a masculine scent that projects into the room. Because it is…
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More burdensome please
I had been so busy over the last few weeks that I couldn’t stand the idea of cooking. It was just a unnecessary drain on my limited time. And now, here I am, unable to eat longing for the chance to play with seasonings and to be in the kitchen playing with food. Funny how…
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WingStop wants you to know they have protein
Scrolling down my feed I saw that Wingstop has a new offering: their Protein Pack. As they say, it is “packed” with 160 grams of protein. Honestly that sounds pretty good to me right now. But here’s the thing, isn’t just their regular wings with a compelling new name? Yes, yes it is just literally…
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When older is better
When I think of luxury, I think of those storied brands and retailers. There is something about the length of time they’ve been around that adds to the prestige. Often times, older is seen as better. Were you established before a world war? Perfect! Before the French Revolution? Even better! But does older really mean…
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Saks is in a luxury pickle
Previously in retail news, Saks acquired Neiman Marcus. The two struggling luxury department stores were in dire straits on their own. And now together, Saks Global needs a turnaround. There a multiple lawsuits as brands are still seeking payments for product that never came through. Bankruptcy is looming It doesn’t bode well for the future…
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How my day’s been going
The constant scroll has caught me in her trap. An endless string of videos have held my attention instead of my responsibilities. Just like all those other times before. Looking back into my past, I can see how I’ve similarly messed up. It is to look to the past to make assumptions about my now.…
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A beautiful year
I watched them with envy. At twelve years old, the other girls were in the bathroom mirror applying their lip liner and lipstick. I wanted so much to engage in beauty myself that I would I put glitter gel and lip gloss on my eyelids. I had an entire Lip Smackers collection. That was about…
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When I wore Hypnotic Poison
While I was looking an alternative to a discontinued fragrance that I fell in love with as a teenager. It was scent that made feel beautiful and start to think more about the power of scent. The beauty advisor at Sephora suggested Dior’s Hypnotic Poison as a good alternative. I remember I got a tester…
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Unapologetically vain
“Hey, do you have any resolutions for this year?” “Yes, I plan to be more vain.” There were two responses to my answer. The first was questioning all the time I’d be spending in the mirror. The other was thoughts of all the makeup and fashion that would be entering my life. My real reasoning…
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