Tag: advent calendars
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Skims has entered the advent calendar controversy
First Chanel, now Skims. The Kardashian brand recently went viral for all the wrong reasons: An advent calendar that only had little accessories. Granted, it was billed as advent calendar with just accessories, but people are disappointed nonetheless. They just hoped that spending $148 would get them more. Something special. Rather than jump on the…
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A tiny history of advent calendars
I have recently over the years become ecstatic about advent calendars. Each year, now, I try to find one that I like to get excited about the holiday season and try some luxury products. But luxury skincare and beauty is certainly not what was original what these vessels contained. The first advent calendars were made…
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This advent calendar is what is preoccupying my mind
I am one of the grinches who grumbles at each airing of a Christmas themed ad before November. And yet, I’ve got advent calendars on my mind. In particular, I am especially moved by the offering by Dandelion Chocolates. The San Francisco based chocolatiers have put together a beautiful offering based on the solar system.…
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Are luxury advent calendars worth the money?
Last year, Jackie Aina disappointedly opened the doors of the $3000 Dior advent calendar, designed by Pietro Ruffo. Her disappointment went viral. The online community also chimed in, laughing at the disrespect of tiny sample sized products. The common refrain was that for that much money, the company should be ashamed. Yes, $3000 is a…
