Author: awrensays
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Donna Karan Cashmere Mist: Quick review
I had been holding on to the samples of Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan for a while. I must admit, it was because for some reason I thought this would smell like a grandma. Not my grandma, but someone’s out there in the world. When I did finally spray it, it did smell mature, but…
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Celebrating a milestone for the site
This post marks my 365th day straight of posting. I set a goal for myself to be consistent for one year straight and achieved it. What have I learned? Honestly, that I’m capable of more than I let on. I was able to keep this habit going by while traveling, when my schedule was jampacked,…
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There’s more to rap’s obsession with luxury products
Years ago, luxury brands recoiled when rappers mentioned their products in their songs. In particular Cristal had a distaste for it when Jay Z. Times are different now with brands like Tiffany & Co using the rapper and his wife Beyonce has key models for their campaigns. You could look into the past and assign…
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Shopping is a (psycho)social activity
There is someone, somewhere out there who spent thousands of dollars on a bag to look impressive. Think about it this way. I walk into the store not only thinking about the stuff I want to buy, but also what you might think about what I’m going to buy. Will you like it? Will you…
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Did your hormones make you buy that car?
You may have heard the joke before. So and so bought a Porsche to compensate for other things. But what does that really mean? It turns out that your biology really might make you go for those more expensive purchases. But maybe not in the way you’re thinking. Researchers conducted a series of studies to…
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There is a psychological power to luxury
As I sat at the chef’s table of Local Three, I had a moment when I decided I wanted more out of life. I had a literal taste of luxury and started calculating how to have more in life. How do I take part in more elevated experiences with great service and high-quality products? For…
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My thoughts on the Dior Prestige Serum, as someone with dry skin
Previously, I came to you a review of the Dior Prestige Crème. I had been waiting to do this review of the Prestige Serum because I wanted more time with it. I wanted to know how it worked on its own paired with a moisturizer from a different line, a different brand even. So here…
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A quick wear of Rose Prick by Tom Ford
The full-on assault from a trio of roses, the sharpness of pepper. This is Rose Prick, the 2020 release from Tom Ford. It is floral, with a light spice. Tom Ford Rose Prick eau de parfum $395 for 50mL Notes: Rose de mai, Bulgarian rose, Sichuan pepper, patchouli Tom Ford fragrances are known for their…
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Keep these words on repeat
It is an affirmation that I saw years ago and has stuck with me: I give myself permission to do what is right for me. At this point I don’t even know who to attribute the quote to, but I’m thankful for the words that I now repeat to myself every day. I give myself…
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Stine Goya is a brand that should be on your radar and may soon be in a store near you
Danish brand Stine Goya is expanding to the U.S. Does that mean anything to you? No? That’s fair. I only just found out about this brand all of 15 minutes ago and am now trapped in admiration. It started with the video of their SS24 fashion show. Really a clip of a pair of shoes.…
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