Tag: luxury
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A little love for Atomic Rose
Atomic Rose by Initio Parfums has certainly shifted things for me. At this point, I think I am now solidly in love with rose fragrances. I can’t say it’s not your grandmother’s rose. It’s certainly like mine. I don’t know what your grandmother likes. Rather than smelling like the power rooms I remember, it smells…
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A sorta room tour at the Langham NYC
After staying at the Langham Hotel in Boston, I got curious about the other properties they had around the world. This summer I made my way to the New York location. I went up to the room, using the key card enabled elevator. The bathroom was stocked with Diptyque products. There was a welcome treat…
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Louis Vuitton’s beauty launch is so close, but who is it for?
The time has come: Louis Vuitton Beauté is here. I wrote about this upcoming launch, but it is now upon us, with inventory available to shop in select stores at the end of August 2025. I could very easily get into the ins and outs of the 55 different lipsticks being launched and the palettes,…
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Fond memories of Le Jardinier
Two years ago, I found myself in New York City in the fall. It was a work trip, but I decided to make the best of my visit. I decided to eat well, even if I had to eat alone. I wandered down the streets and decided to head into Le Jardinier. To be honest,…
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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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