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Bal d’Afrique is a fragrant ode to the continent
As he developed Bal d’Afrique for Byredo, Ben Gorman called upon his father’s time in Africa. The fragrance is an interpretation of those memories and with a sprinkle of his own imagination. It is a journey throughout the continent in scent, as can be clearly seen in the notes breakdown. Bal d’Afrique eau de parfum…
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The life-changing power of an unconventional subway ride
I can only imagine it started like this. She was bored on the train as she headed out late at night. The car was otherwise empty, and her favorite song started to play. She is vibing and decides to film herself. In that moment she became London’s Tube Girl. While I have no intention of…
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If you are into fashion and in Atlanta, you should stop by the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion
Do you like learning about fashion? Are you also planning a trip to Atlanta? If the answer is yes, you should definitely add the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion to your itinerary. This museum is located on the Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design. It is a must see for its…
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Here are some reasons you might want to stay at The Starling that have nothing to do with the hotel itself
Whether or not The Starling Hotel in Atlanta is a property that catches your attention, it does offer something extremely important: Convenience. Located in Midtown Atlanta, it is close to key things that you are probably interested in if you are planning a stay in Atlanta.
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A quick review of The Starling hotel in Atlanta
The Starling Hotel is in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. This hotel is part of the Curio Collection. If you are familiar with the brand, you’ll know that each their properties have a little quirk to them. This one is no different. Entering the space you can’t help but notice the green wall up by…
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A handbag made from grapes? Stella McCartney debuts new leather alternative
As a nonvegan, I never really gave a second thought to the idea of using leather products. Besides the vegan alternatives never really seemed to hold up. I mean, squeaky pleather pants and bags that peeled didn’t hold up to the quality I saw in leather. In a debate of the ethics of using animal…
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Maybe washing your face in the morning isn’t necessary
I must admit to you now: I am not the kind of person who fully cleanses her face in the morning. I am more in the camp of let’s do a full routine at night, including cleanser and all the other steps. Then in the morning, it’s just a little refresh. But because I have…
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Commodity’s Milk is the sweet and comforting scent you need this holiday season
You have a holiday party coming up. You want to smell good. You want to try something that is new but safe. The holidays are meant to bring people together; you don’t want to repel anyone with your scent. This is the time to venture into gourmand territory. May I recommend Commodity’s Milk + Expressive?…
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This isn’t recess
You have to stop waiting to be picked. Choose yourself. You are (likely) no longer a kid at recess just trying to get into a pickup game. You don’t need to wait on the sidelines waiting for someone to look your way and choose you. That is not how this works. Yes, there are a…
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Thankfully unsuccessful
I am writing this on Thanksgiving Day here in the states. Obviously, I have to write about what I’m thankful for. I just want to say thank you to all of you who have ever come across this blog and given it a read. And I am even more thankful that this page is experiencing…