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Remember Book It?
I was an avid reader as a child. I like to think that it was because I enjoyed getting carried away into a new world, like in the series of books by Lloyd Alexander. Books like The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha and The Book of Three transported me into fantasy lands where I used…
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A Copenhagen restaurant to try: Vækst
As a foodie, I was well aware of the lore of Noma, the epitome of pretentious high fare dining the Danish capital. (If you watch The Bear, you’ll hear a lot about it there, too.) But elevated dining experiences in the city don’t stop there. Down an unassuming alley is Vækst, yet another Michelin starred…
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So ChatGPT
“So I asked ChatGPT…” It’s a phrase that I’m hearing more often. Years ago, when we wanted to know something quickly, we would ask a friend. And then we would ask Google. And now, the shift is to ask ChatGPT. As more and more people enter their questions into that large language model instead of a…
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My lip product hunt continues: Farmacy Lip Smoothie
As a member of the semi-perpetually dry lip union, I am constantly on the hunt for products that keep my lips juicy and plumped (without having to evaluate my hydration habits). Now, I’ve been using the Honey Vanilla Lip Smoothie from Farmacy for long enough to give my personal review. It’s called a lip smoothie,…
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Carmina might change my mind about Creed fragrances
I sprayed it on my wrist. Breathed it in. Yes, that’s what I want to smell like tomorrow, Carmina from Creed. It is floral, but softly sweet. As I run through my limited scent vocabulary, I guess that it has lily in it. Something to make it feminine and demure. Not at all, it is…
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My M.O.
I was honest. “I feel like I should cancel the trip and just stay home. I don’t know why I feel that way.” Quickly, she said, “Oh I know why. It’s because that’s your M.O.” It stung. My M.O. My modus operandi, or way of doing things. Over the course many of conversations, it became…
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How much do you think Rhode’s lip treatments are worth?
$1 billion. That’s the answer. Or rather that is just how much E.l.f. Cosmetics just paid for Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin. In a deal that went through this week, E.l.f. put acquired the brand known for its peptide lip treatments and glazing milk, has captured hearts across social media. This comes after it was announced…
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This shoe isn’t for everybody
A quick paraphrase of the YouTube short I just watched would be “Ugh, Nike’s new ‘Dirty Air Force Ones’ are ridiculously expensive. Really? $150 for a pair of dirty shoes and a toothbrush to clean them? You could just use acetone to get all of that off, or buy a fresh pair. It makes no…
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People willingly bought dirty sneakers
Dirty, scuffed, destroyed. A sneakerhead’s worst nightmare, until Nike made it a dream. I bring to you the Dirty Triple White Air Force Lows. This pair of shoes is considered an homage to the life your sneakers typically lead, as they slowly take on wear as they take you through your life. They’re made with…
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What’s new at Balenciaga?
After Demna comes Pierpaolo. To be exact, Pierpaolo Piccioli, former creative director of Valentino has assumed the post at Balenciaga. And now I am so excited for the next fashion week. Under Demna’s leadership, Balenciaga became known for being avant-garde in some people’s telling. But in the eyes of others, it was cheap, money grabs,…
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