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Reflection on cultural appropriation in fashion
The other day, I did a post about the controversy surrounding a Dior skirt, that uncannily resembles a Chinese style that is centuries old. That triggered me to start thinking of the idea of cultural appropriation more generally. I was going to post this the very next thing, but I was afraid of writing the…
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Dior skirt considered cultural appropriation in China
If you follow fashion news, you may have heard that Dior has been accused of cultural appropriation. The claim is that a recent skirt design is actually modeled on a traditional Chinese style, the maniaqun. Specifically, the backlash has come from Chinese citizens, who called attention to the similarities between the two. I believe they…
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My quick foray into La Mer products: My experience as a dry skin type
I was able to get my hands on deluxe samples of La Mer products thanks to virtual events with Sephora and Nordstrom. As I have said before, I have dry skin, made worse by my refusal to drink water. (I’m working on that.) All of my thoughts are based on that skin experience. If you…
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Vogue Club, a new experience provided by Vogue Magazine
I keep mulling over the idea of finally subscribing to Vogue. So, I went to the site and discovered they have just launched Vogue Club. This is a new subscription level that costs $25 per month for founding members. As a member, you get welcome gifts and some mystery seasonal gifts. You also get a…
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Thoughts on the Laneige cream skin moisturizer (honest opinions from my dry skin)
Many people have talked up Laneige to a level that makes is seem like magic sent from fairies. Their lips are always lush. Skin always dewy. Meanwhile, I tired the lip sleeping mask and found my lips becoming flakier and flakier as time progressed. I tried the Lip Glowy Balm, even bought a three pack…
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My thoughts on Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Olfactive family: FloralTop Notes: Red Currant & LycheeHeart Notes: Rose & LillyBottom Notes: Vanilla Bourbon & Vetiver So I tried Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. My thoughts: It was very sweet. I am still working on training my nose, so I can’t be very nuanced. But, I can say that for me, the lychee…
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Thinking about what matters
I haven’t written in over a week. I had the idea to make a post on July 4, highlighting an American brand. But as you will see, it is not there. Why? Good question, and it is one that I am asking myself. I was interested in doing a deep dive into the topic but…
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The On x Loewe collaboration that flew well below my radar
Well, I had no idea that On and Loewe partnered for a special edition run. The pairing brough together two houses know for craftmanship and attention to details in their respective lanes. On is known as a maker of comfortable performance wear, and Loewe, is in my opinion, is known well for its fine leather…
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The sellout Nike x Jacquemus collab will hopefully be restocked soon
Nike and Jacquemus paired up for what the designer referred to as “sensual” sportswear. This collaboration led to a rebirth of the Humara shoe, with natural earthy color ways. The drop also featured clothing pieces in performance fabrics. This all went live on June 28 and pretty much immediately sold out. However, multiple sources say…
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Some quick thoughts on H24 from Hermes
Key Notes: Clary Sage, Narcissus, Rosewood From the brand: “A lively, sensual and bright fragrance cultivating a daring blend between nature and technology. An enveloping sage, an electric narcissus, an invigorating rosewood and a warm, metallic note of sclarene make up this composition of the future. “ I got a sample of H24 by Hermes and…
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