Tag: luxury
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More luxury sun protection, this time from Augustinus Bader
It has finally happened. Augustinus Bader has entered the sunscreen category. The luxury brand, famed for its rich cream and “The Cream,” finally have an option for you to complete your skincare routine with the brand. I tried it. The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 by Augustinus Bader is, as you would very hopefully guess, a…
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A new addition to my travel wish list
I was minding my own business online, when an ad popped up: Amanyara. This Aman resort in Turks and Caicos features villas over the crystal blue water. And like all properties in the brand, pure luxury abounds. While I continue to want to visit the Maldives at some point, this location seems to offer a…
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The worst story
I’ve been listening to an episode of the Beyond Luxury podcast, with Dr. Daniel Langer as a guest. One of the many takeaways that made me look up more of his work it this: The worst story you can tell is the one that everyone else is telling. Langer recounts an example of luxury brands…
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First impressions of the newest scent from Initio Parfums
The sales associate took my hand and sprayed a spritz of Initio Parfums newest fragrance, Power Self. I allowed the fragrance to dry down and tried to hide my disappointment. There was something sharp that I regretted having on the back of my hand. Power Self $410 for 90 mL Notes: White Flowers, Osmanthus, White…
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Exploring the world of Trudon
When you first get on the luxury candle side of YouTube, you will pretty soon hear about Trudon. I personally watched multiple videos where people spoke highly of the brand. As I walked through the Aventura Mall and saw the boutique before me, it was if I was completing a mission that CandleTube sent me…
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The Van Cleef and Arpels TikTok drama
A tiktok creator, who goes by the handle mangomoniica, is sore with Van Cleef and Arpels. As she tells it, she had her 18k gold Alhambra bracelet for all of two months before it started to tarnish. She took the item into the store and had it sent away for cleaning. When it returned to…
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Dior Forever Hydra Nude is a welcome addition to the line
I know very little about makeup, but I am still choosing to explore new products. That’s partly why I want to write to you a bit about Dior’s Hydra Nude foundation. As someone whose skin is drier, I originally thought their Forever Skin Glow was going to the best option for me. But alas, as…
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Smelling Louis Vuitton fragrances
When you think Louis Vuitton, you likely think of the iconic monogram bag seen on the shoulders of women around the world. I would imagine you don’t think fragrances. But like so many other fashion brands, LV has their own line of fragrances. Though they had developed scents back in the 1920s, a fire totally…
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Walk inside
When I first learned that Louis Vuitton sold fragrances, I wanted to smell them for myself. I thought better of up and buying those expensive fragrances for just a quick sniff. I could just head into a store to smell them for free. While I walked around Aventura Mall, I finally had my chance. I…
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