Tag: opinion
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The appeal of the old money aesthetic
Maybe you’ve already seen it all over your social media: The old money aesthetic. You’ll see a collection of button downs, sweaters thrown over the shoulders, and crisp khaki pants. It is simple, a far cry from the flashy logo driven items that scream expensive. I came across the trend via styling videos, watching creators…
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Just one bad customer service experience…
It was my first time in that department store. I had heard they were running a beauty event. I was there before I went off to go to work. I walked around eager to be helped. No one would make eye contact with me. No one interacted with me. It was heartbreaking. I wondered if…
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Estee Lauder bought Tom Ford- I’m thinking that one through
This will be a bit of a ramble, but I am trying to sort through my thoughts on Estee Lauder’s acquisition of Tom Ford. Without a doubt, a fantastic move for the man himself. Tom Ford is now a billionaire, perhaps the most suave one to date. But as a consumer, I wonder what this…
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The one big thing missing from Amazon’s Luxury Stores
While I was in school in a remote town with no car, Amazon, that online retailer with products galore was a beacon of hope. Everything I needed would show up at my doorstep: Books, snacks, tools, furniture, and more, all despite my transportation woes. But as time went on and I got a car, I…
A Wren Says 