Author: awrensays
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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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is this a superpower?
I cross my legs, fold arms into my body on the plane. I ritually give up the armrest to the person next to me. I slide my backpack as close to my table as possible at the coffee shop. I never realized how often I ensure I take up as little space as possible. I…
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Lume is probably feeling very flattered right now
I remember well when I started seeing ads for Lume, the whole body deodorant. It struck me, largely because I didn’t really even know it was a thing. It had been designed by a doctor to address a particular need in the market she had been made aware of: body odor beyond the armpits. Flash…
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If imitation is flattery, then what are dupes?
When I walk past a Steve Madden store, it is very obvious to me which designer shoe they were inspired by. Those are Dior slides. There are the Valentino platforms. And here are the Hermes sandals. And o, there are videos galore of all the products that elf references with many of its product launches.…
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How much should a Dior bag cost?
“Did you hear? Dior bags only cost $57 to make.” There were whispers after an expose revealed the conditions an Italian factory used by Dior and other brands for their leather good production. The allegations of worker abuse and low wages. Dior has come out and said that it does not produce their purses there,…
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Was it the barista’s favorite song?
I can’t even remember what I planned to write about. All I know is that I wish I had brought a pair of earplugs to Starbucks. The music is blaring. Because I use this as basically an office rental, I am annoyed. The level of background noise meant I had to take my Zoom call…
A Wren Says 