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What goes around comes around, indeed: Chanel wins case against reseller
It happened. Chanel won its case against reseller What Goes Around Comes Around. The jury in the New York district court sided with the luxury brand on all four causes of action -trademark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, and false association. – A key issue in this case was that Chanel alleged that WGACA sold items…
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Trying to get Laneige’s Water Bank line to work for my dry skin
I tried three products from the Laneige Water Bank line. I have dry skin, and it is winter here where I live. Here are my thoughts, with no preamble today. Let’s get into it. Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam $25 The cleanser I found to be about on par with other cleansers I have…
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Rolling on Nest’s Wild Poppy
After a week of playing with this scent, I can speak to my thoughts on Nest’s Wild Poppy. It is floral. I can’t really place it or come up with a good comparison. Nest classifies this as a fruity floral, with notes of raspberry, pear, and rose. My basic nose got none of that, just…
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Can I quit?
It just dawned on me that my refusal to quit is the very reason why it is so hard for me to start. Maybe it was that old refrain that “Quitters never win,” or just a deep seated desire to be considered reliable or loyal. I have been unwilling to let go of things because…
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Scarcity is a tool
I have been personally victimized by the scarcity game. I have made purchases I would later regret or mentally wrestle my credit card down all in the name of getting in on the limited-time only sale, or being worried items would sell out. Driven by my own experiences, I have been digging into this tactic.…
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Pause before checkout
I moved items to cart. And then I paused to think. After refreshing the page, I noticed more items were marked as sold out. I started panic, worried that I would be missing out if I didn’t act fast during this limited-time sale. And then I closed the laptop, to return to the cart the…
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Beauty delivered: Urban Stems review
I want to start my day with beauty. I want the first thing that I see to be a reminder of the good in the world. I think that is what fresh flowers brings me. I have toyed with the idea of getting a flower subscription box to ensure a constant supply of bouquets in…
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Some quick takes on a few products
It’s time for some quick fire reviews. Let’s get into some very brief thoughts on these four products. Will they be helpful? Maybe not, but there’s still four products that you can explore and determine if they might work for you. (A note: I have dry skin. Read all these comments through that lens.) Lancome…
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Trying sustainable candle brand, AMEN
When I came across AMEN candles, I saw their vessels on a website and decided to just give it a try. I liked the notes, that is the back story. I ordered their sacral and solar candles. The thing about AMEN candles, however, is that they is a little more too them. Each candle is…
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