Author: awrensays
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Why are brands backtracking on size inclusivity?
It seems that more brands are removing their larger sizes from stores and keeping them online. The reason: the demand for the products just wasn’t there like they thought it would be. One of the arguments for expanding sizes ranges was because brands had been leaving out a large population of people who would gladly…
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My emergency car kit, well for beauty emergencies
It’s happened to the best of us. You pull up to your location, ready to go. Then you take a quick look in the mirror only to realize that you in fact are not ready to go. You don’t even want to be seen; you look a mess. For emergencies like this, I am starting…
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How well does the Dior Prestige Micro-Lotion work?
I am ready to give you a review of the Dior Prestige Micro-lotion. Let’s cut to the chase. Dior Prestige La Micro-Lotion de Rose Advanced Formula $135 3.4 oz A rebalancing lotion that should lead to more hydrated, plumper, and more refined skin Expected results for the skin What I noticed is that it absorbed…
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Maison Margiela’s When the Rain Stops is a spot-on interpretation
I just tried Maison Margiela’s When the Rain Stops. And you know what’s wild? This is the first time that upon closing my eyes that I was transported to the memory Margiela tried to evoke. I remembered sitting outside, in a field, just after the conclusion of a storm. I am not sure why. It’s…
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Stop “utilizing” when you could just “use”
Utilize. It is a word that I see far to often. From college essays to office memos, people are just putting it in there. Often it is because they think that it sounds better than “use.” Or least it takes up more characters. What’s the harm, right? I mean, they mean the same thing, so…
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Meril: A quick New Orleans restaurant review
I’m going back in time here for this restaurant review. And maybe that’s not fair, because things change. But here is my quick review of Meril, an Emeril Lagasse restaurant in New Orleans. I had high hopes. My party started with a round of appetizers. And my personal entrée was the Lamb Ragu. This is…
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It doesn’t matter what you’re selling if no one’s buying
I believe one of the myths about marketing is that it is all about getting people to buy what you have. If you make a slick ad campaign, you can get people to buy the product that you have sitting on your shelf. That’s not how it works. Or rather, it’s not how it is…
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Stretching your dollar when buying beauty products
Here are just a few strategies I use when I buy beauty products. I like nice things, but I try to save whenever I can. This is what I do to make sure I am making the most of all my purchases.
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The Local Three Kitchen & Bar Chef’s Table experience is a must
I have always wanted to experience a fine dining experience, one of those meals that would seem cost-prohibitive to do regularly but is definitely worth it in the moment. After looking for multiple places to try this out, I along with my group settled on the chef’s table experience at Atlanta’s Local Three Kitchen &…
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