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Experiencing art in the depths of the earth: Cisternerne in Copenhagen
Sitting in my hotel room in Denmark, I searched for things to do. Ah the Cisternerne!, There is an art exhibit there, I’ll go look at that. Aside from the address, that is all the information that I had as I headed off on my walk to see it. The Cisternerne is within a park…
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The new La Mer night cream seems like a tempting splurge
La Mer has recently released a new night cream that contains a retinol alternative. The new Rejuvenating Night Cream is listed as for all skin types, but it is especially intended for sensitive skin types seeking anti-aging solutions. The ingredient, MRA-3™, increases cell turnover, similar to retinol, but should be less irritating. And of course,…
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Getting to know Danish fragrance house, Zarkoperfumes
As, I walked through the fragrance section of Magasin du Nord, eager to try scents I had never heard of before. One in particular drew my eye: Zarkoperfume. Zarko Ahlman Pavlov started his eponymous brand with a particular goal in mind: to bring a signature scent to his high fashion stores. At the time he…
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On sunglasses and seeing things differently
Before my trip to Copenhagen, I spent time trying to figure out what the locals wore. I wanted to know how I could choose the right clothes to properly blend in, as best as I could being a tourist. The articles I found suggested neutrals and sneakers. Bright colors would be so odd and make…
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Orsa, a must stop coffee house in Copenhagen
Given I was staying at the Coco Hotel, Orsa was a given stop for me. In contrast to quaint hotel I was staying at this, the coffee shop across the street was anything but. It had edge. The place was lively and full of people chatting away at each of the tables and booths. The…
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From the moment I learned about Coco Hotel in Copenhagen
From the moment I narrowed in on Copenhagen as the place I wanted to go for my European vacation, there was one hotel that I knew I wanted to try: Coco Hotel. Much like the reason for my trip overall, I had read somewhere that it was nice so I thought I should go. It’s…
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6 things that surprised me about Denmark
I headed to Denmark without knowing too much about the country. While I felt comfortable traveling on my own there, there were a few things I noticed that caught me off guard 1 How sunny it was Yes, I knew it was the summer time. And yes, I even brought a pair of sunglasses. But…
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Denmark on a whim
I went to Denmark on a whim. I’d heard fashion influencers speak about the place. And then there was Delta flight deal to Copenhagen. I was itching to experience more international travel, but I couldn’t get interest from others to come with me. Could I possibly go to overseas alone? People closest to me asked…
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Using a super luxe Cle de Peau sunscreen
If you aren’t new here, you will know that I am gradually becoming more and more impressed with Cle de Peau. Gradually because the price of the items means that it will take me a while to experience all of the products. This time, I tested out their UV Protective Cream. Quick caveat, I have…
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Golden Wood by Harmonist smells like its name
If you had previously told me to imagine what golden wood would smell like, I would squint my eyes at you and wait for you to come up with a different question. But now, having smelled Golden Wood by the Harmonist, it’s that. That is what it would smell like. Golden Wood by The Harmonist…
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