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Missed opportunity
I had a clear shot, but I didn’t take it. Served on a platter was an opportunity to displease someone, to finally face head on my tendency to people please. And yet, I stuttered. I stammered something instead of answering the question head on. Rather than being direct and done with it, I choice to…
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I have my eye on the luxury stays at Aman NYC
I am waiting, hoping for the day that I randomly win a sweepstakes, so I can finally afford a stay at Aman New York, or really any of their properties. Curiosity is my vice, and it has me desperately wanting to know if a stay at this luxury hotel is worth it. On a cheap…
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Oh to be consistent
I’m still in the “new year” mindset, possibly fueled by all of the content all over social media pushing me to believe this will be my best year yet. But now two weeks into the new year, it doesn’t feel that way. I started with big scary goals, but the effort to match just isn’t…
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Just a quick note on lab grown diamonds
There is a question that is floating around. Are lab created diamonds actually better for the environment? Lab grown diamonds are attractive to jewelry shoppers because they are less expensive, and manufacturers uphold them as a good alternative to the problems that come with mining natural diamonds. But remember, do your own research. Verify where…
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Yet another retail theft event
Recently, LAPD arrested multiple suspects following a flash robbery of stores in local shopping area. The thieves made way with $1000s worth of product in just minutes. There was coverage of the arrests made and how family members helped recognizing a loved ones. There is a focus on the criminals and fighting crime. The thing…
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If imitation is flattery, then what are dupes?
When I walk past a Steve Madden store, it is very obvious to me which designer shoe they were inspired by. Those are Dior slides. There are the Valentino platforms. And here are the Hermes sandals. And o, there are videos galore of all the products that elf references with many of its product launches.…
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Insights from thinking about the Crowdstrike chaos for too long
You know, this whole Crowdstrike wouldn’t have been such big issue if it wasn’t the biggest cybersecurity firm used and if Microsoft wasn’t the default software. If you think about it, this is a different example of why monopolies aren’t a good idea. Often we think about overwhelming market share being bad in terms of…
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This lighter version Love Don’t Be Shy was what I needed
I remember when I first tried Love Don’t Be Shy, it was off putting. It was so fragrant that it was overpowering, and I was happy when it finally dried down and started to dissipate. It seems the house of Kilian created this eau fraiche version just for me. Love Don’t Be Shy Eau Fraiche…
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The trouble with tourists, I say being one of them
I was told that we had to see it. It was a now bonified landmark. The windiest road in the world: Lombard Street. That was a possible exaggeration, but the fact remained that it was a must-see I needed to add to my San Francisco trip. And therein lay the problem. When we got there,…
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