Author: awrensays
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Taking on the main character mentality
I was at an event. I could have networked, but I sat idly by as my coworker worked the room. I told myself I was just an observant person. Upon reflection that was a cop out. I was just nervous about the awkwardness of trying to meet/be rejected by new people. It was a fairly…
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Mathieu Blazy goes to Chanel
Chanel have named Mathieu Blazy as their new artistic director. This announcement comes after Virginie Tovard announced her departure from the role in June. After much speculation, Blazy will move from his role at Bottega Veneta and be replaced by Louise Trotter. Blazy was heralded for his artistic vision, that led to shake ups in…
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Tiger Woods is no longer a Nike athlete. He is his own brand.
Many athletes dream of one day getting their own shoe deal. The dream of the day that Nike taps them to be the face of their brand. They dream of being picked by a major corporation, entering into a contract, and making money from that deal. Not many dream of the day that they design…
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Tiger Woods debuted his first golf shoe
In January of 2024, Nike and Tiger Woods split ways. After a 27 year partnership throughout the golfer’s historic career, their relationship finally came to a close, but it was all for a strategic purpose. This December, Woods debuted his first golf shoe under the Sun Day Red label . The shoe is based on…
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Reflecting on a stranger
I never met Virgil Abloh, but as a someone who was starting to finally accept her interest in fashion, I knew him. His name was oft repeated, and often in mouths full of praise. He had his own brand, Off White, was the creative director at Louis Vuitton, received multiple awards, and somehow still found…
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This Sephora Collection mask saved my morning
I have to admit, I am testing a new moisturizer that is really letting me down. But I am trying to give it a chance. That has meant dealing with dry skin, constantly in need of help. On a morning where my skin was feeling particularly dry, I remembered I had a Sephora Collection Hydrating…
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Smelling I Am Her by Forvr Mood
My first foray into Forvr Mood fragrances was I am Her. At first spray, I thought it was slightly powdery, then I got my nose going. I could finally detect the slight fruity sweetness. I get why she called it I am Her. It is decidedly feminine, pleasant, and approachable. Described as an “it- girl”…
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Conversations in Copenhagen
I went in to the gym to get a quick workout in. Really, I just wanted to add some insights about the gym amenities to my review of Villa Copenhagen. Unfortunately, there were other people in there so I didn’t feel comfortable taking pictures. I haphazardly pulled together an idea of a workout . After…
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Eating at Ancestrale in Copenhagen
Digitally stalking the city of Copenhagen on Google maps, I noticed a restaurant with a name that caught my eye. Ancestrale. It was just a short walk from where I was staying, so I made my way over. The interior was very casual. The wait staff shuffled around in shorts and sneakers. We relied solely…
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A stay at Villa Copenhagen
Ah yes, Villa Copenhagen. In the spirit of the voting for Travel+Leisure’s world’s best, I think it’s time I give you my review of this fine hotel. Let’s go back to this summer. I packed my bags at Coco Hotel in Vesterbro and made the walk over, deeper in to the Copenhagen city center. It…
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