Author: awrensays
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Taco Bell is going luxe, with their value meals that is
The commercial came out of nowhere. The new Luxe Cravings Box from Taco Bell. It piqued my interest. Not at all interested in the food, but the name. So what does it mean to call this product luxe? “Luxe” is likely meant to be a shorted form of “deluxe.” That would indicate value. For $7…
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Why you get product pilling
You’re getting ready for the day. You’ve applied your favorite skincare product and move on to the next. And oh no, it’s rolling up into little balls and coming off in a very unattractive manner. You have got some product pilling. With the number of products I try out, I have had my own experiences…
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It’s not about smelling good
My format for this blog has been that my Saturday posts have been about fragrances. But lately, Friday comes along, and I realize I haven’t tried anything. Why is that? I have written before on these words from the late Leon Talley: “We have a moral code to dress well, to present your best, ……
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Excellence is an acquired taste
I stayed in bed an extra three hours. I wasn’t exhausted. I was not falling in out of sleep between two alarms. No. I just didn’t feel like moving, so I didn’t. I have been one of those people, guilty of waiting for motivation to strike. It never does. Or when it does it is…
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Backstory Coffee in Minneapolis fuels my imagination
As I looked up the coffee shops I ought to try in Minneapolis, I came across Backstory. The name alone was reason enough to pique my curiosity. I decided to visit their location inside The Duffey. I got up to the front of the line and felt spoilt for choice with the baked goods on…
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Fairgrounds Coffee in Minnesota is for the young at heart
When you walk into Fairground Coffee in Minneapolis, you will enter a fun, lighthearted theme coffee shop. After winding past the sitting area and into the line, you will notice small elements that are nods to carnivals. The swing set and décor is fun, but the shop doesn’t take theme into overdrive on the menu.…
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I underestimated Minneapolis in the summer
I showed up to Minneapolis to attend a conference for work. I was not at all excited about the location chosen, but I went anyway. I apologize Minneapolis, you are beautiful in the late spring and early summer. I sat next to a fellow diner, in town for 24 hours, who eagerly soaked up everything…
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Quick stay at The Renaissance Minneapolis, The Depot
The Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is located in downtown Minneapolis. I got there by taking the train and then making the short walk from the stop. After checking in, I headed up to see my room. The bed was firm, and I slept with no problem. I was happy to have a work station,…
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My dry skin meets Laneige’s Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
When I used the Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer from Laneige, I thought that maybe I need some more hydration. That is why invited the intensive version into my life. My hope was with a name like that it would grant me more intense moisture. Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer $40 for 50…
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Quick thoughts on Juice, the new release from Commodity Fragrances
I went in to Sephora because I had to smell the newest release from Commodity, Juice. I smelled the expressive version, and it was juicy. It was a burst of sweet red berries. Because it was so explicitly fruity, it feels more playful and casual. Unfortunately, because I sprayed it on my hand, I didn’t…
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