Author: awrensays
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Unhidden, an adaptive fashion powerhouse
I have been thinking a lot about what it really means for fashion to be inclusive. Thankfully, I am not the only one. I fell into a rabbit hole learning about adaptive fashion, which is designed to meet the needs of those in the disability community. One of the most well know players in the…
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What else could we think about when we talk about inclusivity in fashion
You know a lot of the conversation round inclusivity in fashion is centered around weight. But larger bodies are not the only ones that who struggle to find clothes that fit. What about people who have superhero proportions? What about people who are missing limbs? Those who need to fit their clothing over prosthetics or…
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The real reason I use Tatcha
The associate asked what I used as a moisturizer. I said that I was using the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream. She looked horrified. “Girl, that will do nothing for you.” I said, “I know. I just like to use it while I test out active ingredients.” If you are new here. I like to use…
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Thoughts on Kilian’s Can’t Stop Loving You
I have been playing with Can’t Stop Loving You by Kilian for some time now. I am ready to give you a review of this orange blossom forward fragrance. It’s a pleasant scent for me, one that is certainly feminine and a sweet floral. As far as my experience with Kilian fragrances goes, this seems…
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Normalize discomfort
I have been reading Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly. I am approaching the end of the book. As she gives advice to leaders to shift from cultures of shame to [brave cultures] she makes this suggestion: “When it comes to giving and receiving feedback, the stuff is just uncomfortable. Accept it for what it is.”…
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FTC issues new rules on fake reviews
You’ve seen them. You’re on the site trying to evaluate whether or not you should order that thing. You’re reading the reviews and there is one that seems … off. Dare I say fake, overly glowing, and like they never actually used the product. Now the FTC is doing something about that. The Federal Trade…
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Where is the line?
It was likely a benign statement in the speaker’s mind. I was reading an interview about the nature of travel. The interviewed employee at a notable travel booking site was speaking about how clients book and interact with the software. The customer may say they want a beach vacation, but there are many types of…
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Finally, Dyson releases haircare products to go along with their famous dryers
It’s happened, at last. Dyson, following the viral success of its supersonic and air wrap. hair dryers, Dyson has released haircare products. The rollout includes prestyle creams and post style serums. Both include options for straight to wavy and curly to coily formulations, as well as a light or rich option. The products all feature…
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Two biggest things I learned about running events
I recently had the opportunity to manage some events at work. Here are the biggest takeaways: Delegate where it makes sense: Don’t be afraid to bring in others to help with the details. It’s okay to bring in a company to plan out and put up your décor or ask a colleague to support. You…
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Quick cleanser shout out: Fresh Soy Cleanser
Today, I am revisiting an old favorite, when it comes to my skincare. When I first started taking my skincare more seriously, Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is where I started. It was my faithful product. I knew I could trust it to remove eye makeup or mascara without irritating my eyes. (Should I be keeping…
A Wren Says 