Author: awrensays
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I think Creed Viking is the perfect summer scent because…
Creed Viking is described by the brand as “fiery” and a woody, citrus fragrance. It was their interpretation of the Viking spirit, going so far as to incorporate a Viking ship into their bottle design. I mean, who doesn’t want to embody the Viking spirit of exploration and the strength of a Norse god? Creed…
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Watching other people live life
They call them vlogs, those videos where people show you how they are living their lives. They take you with them to the grocery store, the camera perched in the child’s seat in the shopping cart. They take you out with them to Starbucks, and you can see exactly how they order their drinks. They…
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I tried to use an AI personal shopper, and now I distrust AI even more
I must admit, I am the person who sees the advances of the Boston Dynamics robots and thinks, “You definitely need to destroy that thing now before it kills us all.” Needless to say, I am not the most tech adventurous. However, recently I had been seeing a lot about AI in fashion and decided…
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KNXT: Now you can buy luxury using crypto
Today I found out you can buy luxury products using your favorite crypto currency. The platform is called KNXT Boutique. It is run by the Kering group and features their esteemed brands: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, and Gucci. You can create an account and link your wallet, or just use a regular credit or…
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It’s just marketing: Pride Month edition
There are more rainbows this month, even without and increase in precipitation. Brands have emblazoned their products with more colors to celebrate Pride Month. (Well, Skittles has gotten rid of theirs for the month.) There are special edition products galore. Maybe you’re excited. Maybe you’re hoping to buy something because you feel included or you…
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Charlotte Tilbury has an app. Is that a good idea?
Charlotte Tilbury has come out with an app. As you might expect from a makeup brand, the app will include a virtual try on tool. It will also make the buying process more seamless for those who switch between using app and web. And early feedback from users highlight how useful the tutorials are and…
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Respect for the Water Drench Moisturizer from Peter Thomas Roth
I have to admit I was biased when I decided to try the Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer. I saw that they promoted hyaluronic acid as the key ingredient. For some reason a lot products that have it as the top ingredient in their marketing end being horrible for my…
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Chanel’s Gabrielle Essence is a simple feminine love story
Gabrielle Chanel Essence Eau de Parfum Spray $160 for 3.4 oz Key notes: Ylang ylang, jasmine, orange blossom, and tuberose When I looked up what white florals smell like, The Perfume Society described them as “romantic,” “feminine, pretty, … sophisticated and elegant.” This describes Chanel’s Gabrielle Essence to a T. Spraying it on to skin,…
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I gave up indecision
Hello, I am indecisive. This has been my plight for years. I have been that person who just closed her eyes and waved her finger over a menu to finally make a choice, and then regret it and try to switch yet again. I have struggled for years, so much so that I started to…
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Forgiving the impulse buy
My trip to Nobu and Phipps plaza happened during a particularly stressful period of my life. I had already planned the trip and made the reservation, but I didn’t expect to need it so bad. I indulged in all of the food, like I had planned. That was no problem. Making an expensive planned purchase…
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