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Hotel review: Courtyard by Marriott Hartford/Manchester
I decided to stay at that Courtyard by Marriott in Manchester, Connecticut. I had to be in the area and didn’t want to be overly lavish. I wanted to be smarter about my budget on this quick trip, so I booked it with American Express points. That was an extremely easy process. I was able…
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You did know you could use your AmEx points for hotels? Right?
The major perk of the American Express card is the points. I mean, that is after all how they entice you. But what do you do with those points? I decide the best way to use mine was to book a hotel. Having an American Express gold or platinum card allows you access to the…
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Capella Hotels has amazing world trip waiting for you, if you can afford it
I have to admit, this is not yet a financial possibility for me, however I really want to take on the Capella Hotels Senses of Capella experience. Their Senses of Capella experience is a 21 day international trip where you and a guest will experience the best of their 7 properties. Luxury dining, massage, art…
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First impressions: Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C
This is a very quick review, first impressions really, of the Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C. Just a little test over a couple of days on my dry skin. Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C $155 Vitamin C serum to even skin tone, boost moisture, and improve the effects of aging On Day 1, I applied the product…
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La Perla Villa Sorento: An Italian holiday in a bottle
I wanted a fragrance that felt like a summer holiday, reminiscent of a carefree day in the sun. I didn’t want to smell of coconut or sunscreen or a literal beach day. I applied La Perla’s Villa Sorrento to my wrists and was transported to the coasts of Italy, a far cry from the crowded…
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And all the world’s a film set: Treating your life like a movie
It’s midnight and you can’t sleep. You’re still thinking about what that woman said to you, all those years ago. It’s 3 PM. You’re exhausted at midday because the job your parents forced you into is draining you. It’s 7 AM. Your eyes spring open. Your first thought is a list of all the things…
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“Or is she just skinny”: A rant about body size vs shape
“Is it and outfit? Or is she just skinny?” That is the critique you’ll see as influencer and celebrity outfits get turned in to viral inspiration. The claim is that if someone else larger were wearing it, then no one would care. Or that person would be shamed. Many observers have point out that celebrity…
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Closing the gap on plus-size luxury fashion: 11 Honoré
One brand that definitely offers higher end fashion for plus-sized shoppers is 11 Honoré . The brand was founded in 2017 by Patrick Herning. They started as an e-commerce site selling those brands that already had extended sizing. Later as they were able to demonstrate the need, other brands began producing product exclusively for the…
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The hard truth about why designer clothes run small
If you are a standard American woman, looking to see what size you’d be in European sizing is humbling, to say the least. I was window shopping designer clothing and could tell that I would be on the much higher end than I thought. That is if they even carried my size. Some may see…
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Those clothes weren’t made for you
Fashion Elitist put out a video a few months back entitled “It’s not your Fit, It’s your Body.” He makes the case that the way that fashion industry works is by designing for certain body types. Often, it is a thin frame with little curvature. You might find that you don’t like the way that…
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