Tag: Reviews
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Here is a very short review of The Robey, Chicago
This might be my most room centered room review ever. When I stayed at the Robey Hotel, I didn’t see any amenities, a restaurant, or really even the hallway. Why, shortly after my check-in, I was too sick to do anything at all. At the very least, here is what I thought of the room.…
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Bad reviews are good
Word on the street is that MKBHD destroys companies with his bad reviews. Somehow I doubt that. (He does, too) But, the idea that that a creator shouldn’t upload negative reviews? That is something we should think through. Let’s get this out of the way. Negative reviews are not bad; they are information. Regardless from…
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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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I stayed at the Springhill Hotel and Suites in Asaba, Nigeria, and I have some thoughts.
Before you read any further, I questioned whether I should bother reviewing the Spring Hill Hotel and Suites in Asaba, Nigeria where I stayed. My fear was that it would come across as a very westernized and insensitive critique. That maybe it would seem that I was being too hard on them and holding too…
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The Joanna Vargas Exfoliating Mask reviewed
I opened the sample packet for the Joanna Vargas Exfoliating Mask and was awed. It was pretty. I mean, it was like liquid gold. How can you not feel luxurious when rubbing your face with liquid gold. Well, when it’s filled with tiny rocks that feel as if they are rubbing off your skin, maybe…
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APLs: I’ve worn them for a year, so here’s what I have to say
At some point, the NBA banned these shoes. APL, or Athletic Propulsion Labs, is a company that started out making performance shoes, which apparently could help you jump higher.I had no idea about that story. All I knew was that I needed a new walking shoe. I came across APLs on a retail site and…
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Staying at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When I booked the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, I knew it was going to be a splurge. It was much more than I am used to spending for lodging, but I threw caution to the wind and decided it was finally time to treat myself. The luxury experience began even before I arrived. The team…
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Tatcha Rice Wash and Dewy Skin Cream on dry skin: A review
Today, I am providing you with two reviews on Tatcha products: The Rice Wash and the Dewy Skin Cream The Rice Wash $38 A pH balanced cleanser to smooth and soften skin Key ingredients: Japanese rice powder, Okinawa algae blend, hyaluronic acid Okay, this Rice Wash. One thing, it felt grainy. Is it supposed to…
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Review of the Augustinus Bader The Scalp Treatment
No intro, I will just jump right into this review. I started using the Augustinus Bader Scalp Treatment in February in hopes that it would help with hair growth. At the time, I finished the bottle, not sure if it was working. I then stopped using it to see what results I might have using…
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Some quick thoughts on H24 from Hermes
Key Notes: Clary Sage, Narcissus, Rosewood From the brand: “A lively, sensual and bright fragrance cultivating a daring blend between nature and technology. An enveloping sage, an electric narcissus, an invigorating rosewood and a warm, metallic note of sclarene make up this composition of the future. “ I got a sample of H24 by Hermes and…