Author: awrensays
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A room tour: Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards
I had the wonderful opportunity to stay at the Equinox Hotel in New York. I will be spending time this week reviewing various aspects of the hotel, but today, I am going to give you a quick room tour. As you read over this, remember that Equinox is a fitness brand that is getting in…
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To the point review of Caudalie’s Vinoperfect serum
Okay, I will give you a very, very to the point review of the Caudlie Vinoperfect Radiance Dark Spot Serum. I liked it. No need to bury the lead. The product is supposed to, as the name would suggest, help with dark marks. After one month of nightly use, I can say that I definitely…
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A visit to the Kilian boutique in New York
When I took my most recent trip to New York I knew that I needed to finally make a stop at the Kilian boutique in the Meatpacking district. I walked in and saw the beautiful designed shop with a couple of couches, glass displays of fragrances, lipsticks, and gift packaging. But I was there on…
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Beautiful things should cost more
Have you seen the show Nailed It? I used to watch regularly, feeling quite smug about my comparative baking skills. I would sit there shocked by how far off their cake sculptures were from the original. Even more so, I was amazed by the contestants’ unwillingness to follow the recipe instructions or truly observe the…
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What is the value of art?
Julian Assange sits in jail, awaiting possible extradition to the United States from his British detainment. Andrei Molodkin refuses to sit idly by, with the possibility that the WikiLeaks founder might die in prison. Molodkin has chosen to hold art for ransom. If his demands are not met, that being the safety of Assange, millions…
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Taking notes from Neiman Marcus’s diversity success
Diversity, or rather the lack of it, has been a major across industries. Neiman Marcus, the luxury department store, just may have cracked an effective strategy to get there. In an interview with Vogue Business, Eric Severson points out that companies need to have strategies to reach their diversity and equity goals. As the Neiman…
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More troubles for Farfetch
If you are into luxury online shopping, you are likely aware of Farfetch. If that is not your jam, just know that it is an online retail platform that has been struggling a lot lately. And it only continues to get worse. With a history of recent financial struggles and lack of profit, it purchased…
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What goes around comes around, indeed: Chanel wins case against reseller
It happened. Chanel won its case against reseller What Goes Around Comes Around. The jury in the New York district court sided with the luxury brand on all four causes of action -trademark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, and false association. – A key issue in this case was that Chanel alleged that WGACA sold items…
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Trying to get Laneige’s Water Bank line to work for my dry skin
I tried three products from the Laneige Water Bank line. I have dry skin, and it is winter here where I live. Here are my thoughts, with no preamble today. Let’s get into it. Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam $25 The cleanser I found to be about on par with other cleansers I have…
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Rolling on Nest’s Wild Poppy
After a week of playing with this scent, I can speak to my thoughts on Nest’s Wild Poppy. It is floral. I can’t really place it or come up with a good comparison. Nest classifies this as a fruity floral, with notes of raspberry, pear, and rose. My basic nose got none of that, just…
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