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A tiny history of advent calendars
I have recently over the years become ecstatic about advent calendars. Each year, now, I try to find one that I like to get excited about the holiday season and try some luxury products. But luxury skincare and beauty is certainly not what was original what these vessels contained. The first advent calendars were made…
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First impressions of a Guerlain fragrance standout
I sprayed on Spiriteuse Double Vanille from Guerlain. I was lucky to get a sample of this superluxe fragrance from the brand. After I saw how quickly an influencer was going through her bottle, I assumed I would fall in love with it. Hmmmmm… that does not seem to be the case. For me, this…
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If I deserve a treat…
Just a quick musing: Yesterday was Treat Yo’ Self Day, the holiday proclaimed by characters on the sitcom Parks and Recreation. I noticed that no brands have seem to taken advantage of this. There was no cheeky reference to the show, no recommendation to make special purchases, no additional pushes to buy. That’s all well…
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The close-up
I was told that I needed to update my photos. Begrudgingly, as a camera dodger, I complied. In truth, I do my best to avoid getting my image captured because I have never liked myself in pictures. There is always something to pick apart. The eyes caught mid or full blink. The evidence of weight…
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To really keep up with the Kardashians
A couple of years back, I watched a random video. The creator was outlining all of the Kardashians’ failed business ventures. From a collaboration with K-Mart to luxury beauty, then their standalone store all the way to e-commerce, it was all chronicled and ridiculed. They clearly had so many busts. But let’s be real, that’s…
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For the men
Today on June 11 we are one year out. Just one year until the world comes to the United States for the FIFA Men’s World Cup. I’m looking forward to being glued to my TV for a whole month following all the games and when everyone, even the ones you least expect have something to…
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Enter the smellmaster
You know how people love that “new car smell.” It’s so beloved that it has been captured and interpreted into a scent you could hang from the rearview of your twenty-year older beater. Truth be told, that smell is just a combination of various chemicals used in manufacturing the cars. We have come to associate…
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Martin Margiela Replica (fragrances) for a dream
As I was browsing the Norstrom page for new releases, I gasped and immedieatly clicked. There were new fragrances by Martin Margiela Replica. I must admit, the thing the most triggered my interest was a new bottle design. The two new scents, Soul of a Forest and Dancing in the Moonlight featured a departure from…
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One day
That is so beautiful. I would love to have something like that. Maybe one day. Wow, she’s so strong. I wish I could do that. Maybe one day. Man, I don’t feel great and should probably do something about it. Maybe one day. I’ve never seen One Day on a calendar but I imagine it…
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Sabato de Sarno is out
I still have the video Gucci put out, “Who is Sabato de Sarno?” on my watch later list. Now it would be pointless to watch. After entering the brand through the hole left by Alessandro Michele, Sarno had high expectations thrust upon him. Presumably, he didn’t meet those expectations, and that is why he is…
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