Author: awrensays
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Trying the new serum from Dr. Dennis Gross on my dry skin
Let’s break down the Dr. Dennis Gross Fill + Repair serum. It is part of the brand’s Derminfusions line and designed to improve your skin barrier and give more plumper, more hydrated skin. Key ingredients are hyaluronic acid, ectoin, and peptides. I previously wrote about my experience with the moisturizer in the line. If you…
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I will probably never smell this fragrance, because it’s for dogs
I know this now, so you have to know it, too. Dolce and Gabanna make a fragrance for dogs. It has notes of sandalwood, musk, and ylang ylang. It was inspired by and named after Domenico Dolce’s dog Fefé. I know, you probably think this seems ridiculous. But hear me out. Fefé Fragrance Mist for…
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I’m sorry I wasted so much time.
I spent so long worrying about what you think of me. Foolishly, it never occurred to me that you never did. That is not to say that you didn’t say things about my appearance, bring up my failures, or try to make me feel small. You did all of those things and said all of…
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About that backpack Mangione wore
This week, I have been musing on the connection between politics and fashion. It’s really about the idea that clothing carries a message with it. I started with the idea that brands sometimes try to distance themselves and the political figures who might want to wear their clothing. But that is not an issue solely…
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On politics and fancy clothes
I came across this statement from Tom Ford, when he was asked whether he would dress Melania Trump back in the first term of President Donald Trump. If you were to watch the clip in full, hear the audience clap, and read the YouTube comments, you would hear him say that he would refuse to…
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What happens with you mix fashion and politics?
Melania Trump was photographed wearing a striking Versace coat at the funeral for former president Jimmy Carter. Usha Vance, wife of vice president-elect J. D. Vance, was seen in Retrofête recently. Fashion is making its mark in politics. But I started to wonder, what if the brand doesn’t want to be associated with that political…
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Sephora just entered the world of sports in a whole new way
If you are not new to social media, chances are you have seen the growing traction of women’s sports. Along with this has come brand deals galore. But why focus on individual athletes at a time when you could have an entire team? Well, clearly Sephora thought the same. More specifically, Sephora Canada is a…
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Trying out the new cream from Dr. Dennis Gross on my dry skin
It is undeniably winter right now, and my skin shows it. It is dry and in need of serious moisture. This is the perfect time to test moisturizers on their hydrating abilities. It was time to try Dr. Dennis Gross’s Blur + Repair Cream. The brand claims that this cream will improve your skin texture…
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The adventurous Rotano by Maison D’etto
I had never heard of Maison D’etto or tried any of the brand’s fragrances. But I happened upon a sample of their Rotano eau de parfum and have been testing it out. I’m going to be honest with you. This has been a very difficult fragrance for me to wear. Mostly this is because no…
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So many choices
How are your resolutions coming along? At the time I’m writing this, we’re not even two weeks in to 2025, but that doesn’t mean things will have been perfect. I for one am doing a reassessment. I started with a lot of good intentions. It is time to start getting more specific. I know what…
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