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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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There’s more to the virality of Baccarat Rouge 540
If you haven’t heard of the fragrance Baccarat Rouge 540 (BR540), I would like to know where you live. Is it possible that you just never get data, or perhaps you are completely out of wifi range? I am surprised you’re able to read this post. The truth is that the fragrance from Maison Francis…
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A few Chanel Beauty first impressions
I tried three skincare products from Chanel. They were just testers, so really this is just a first impressions post. Spoilers: I wasn’t impressed. At the time of trial, my major skin concern was dryness. Ergo, that’s what I was focusing on. And mind you, I was also testing this in late fall and winter.…
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Dear Thé Vanille by Nette: It’s not you; it’s me.
I have been spraying on Nette’s Thé Vanille to head out for the day. Without really thinking about, it’s just been a few spritzes and then out the door. Partly because I wanted to test the fragrance out, and partly because I knew it was unoffensive. No one seems to notice I’m wearing it, even…
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I went to the grocery store
I went to the grocery store today. Perhaps that seems unremarkable to you. Maybe it is, but that doesn’t make it “not” a big achievement in my day. I am claiming that moment as a success because I fought against the inertia keeping me on the couch. I made a difficult decision to leave my…
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Demna heads to Gucci
We have news. Back in February, I wrote about the departure of Sabato de Sarno from Gucci. We now know the person who will fill the role. It’s Demna, who may know from his work at Balenciaga, making trash bags cool again. I’m going to speculate some things here. First, reporting from Vogue Business indicates…
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Soon you could be completely dressed in Louis Vuitton, even your face
Continuing the trend, Louis Vuitton is the latest luxury brand to enter the beauty category. The products, expected to include lip balms, lipsticks, and eyeshadows, are set to release in autumn 2025. (Side question: I wonder if this will coincide with Paris Fashion Week?). The brand has tapped Pat McGrath as the beauty director to…
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For consistency
I don’t know what to write about today, but I am writing anyway. I have been posting daily, for nearly three years. It is my longest running habit. I am learning about the power of consistency. And consistency requires doing things, even if you don’t feel like it, even if the circumstances are the best.…
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Just rambling thoughts about sponsored research
As I was looking into what, if anything, you should be sure to clean while traveling, I can across a press release. They said that research indicated how germs spread through hotels. Then I noticed this was from Lysol. Perhaps, it is reputable and holding to the highest of ethical guidelines. But that’s not what…
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Quick Review: Honey Halo moisturizer from Farmacy
I had high hopes for the Honey Halo Hydrating Ceramide Face Moisturizer from Farmacy. But alas, it has disappointed me just like others. My skin seemed to absorb the product. When I went to recheck the website, the model’s skin looks dewy. My skin, after a few minutes looked matte. It makes me wonder if…
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