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worthwhile luxury candles – Replica sweetens unwind time

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I get it. You can get a scented candle for less. But before you turn up your nose (literally and figuratively), here’s why a designer candle brand like Replica might be the most worthwhile luxury purchase of all. Picture this. You arrive home from the office, an overcast day with dusk setting in. Bags returned to their nook, shoes back in the closet, you begin trifling through your home picking up yesterday’s “lived in” items strewn about. Dinner preparations begin – hearty beef stew and homemade artisanal bread. The floors need polishing… there’s laundry to fold.  It’s 7pm. Your work is done, and you realize you have a precious hour of un-appointed time. For that, the value is priceless.  The satisfying sound of matchstick against box, the slight smell of sulphur and smoke – a flickering light and a pool of hot wax melting into an aromatic escape as you release the burdens of your day. With Replica, you can enjoy that moment 40 times, with 40 hours of un-acquitted burning time – indulging in …

I’m literally sleeping better, with an overlooked luxury we should all invest in – Sunday Citizen bedding review

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We spend about a third of our lives in bed. Allowing that to sink in, I’m actually taken aback I haven’t made the comparably modest investment in luxury bedding much much sooner.  Consider the value of a better sleeping experience–one you actually look forward to at the end of the day rather than just another element of life’s necessities.  That’s the difference Sunday Citizen bedding made in my life.  I felt the difference immediately. That deep sinking in feeling my body had been craving since my last 5-star escape (It’s been far too long). The first night of sleep–honestly like a mini slice of paradise. I slept like a baby, wrapped in silky-soft sheets buried beneath a fluffy comforter with the AC pumping.  It felt like a stay at a luxury resort. Deepening my amusement, after making the mental comparison, I discovered Sunday Citizen bedding was ironically born to create just that experience. A story that started with a 4th generation textile family and an entrepreneur hoping to develop a blanket for his luxury hotels. …

Vegamour reviews put to the test, here’s what you can expect

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Looking for ways to achieve thick luscious locks? (Aren’t we all). Vegamour reviews have been flooding social media and across the web. With taglines like “Performance you never thought possible” and 100% vegan formulas, it’s a tempting promise in hopes of the best hair ever. If you’re deciding whether or not to give them a try–I did. Here’s what you can expect. In this Vegamour review, I’ll share my first impressions of a handful of products I’ve been using over the past 30 days.  Here are some of the highlights: Formulated with powerful plant-based ingredients Lots of testimonials sharing positive reviews Rich herbal scent Beautiful simple packaging Easy on my sensitive scalp I noticed some immediate results For the past 30 days, I’ve been using a regiment of Vegamour’s shampoo and conditioner, a conditioning hair mask, and both lash and brow growth serums. Since I’ve been using them in tandem, I’ll review Vegamour in its entirety while also sharing a few notable comments about each of the products I’ve been using. Vegamour GROW revitalizing shampoo …

my skin feels like butter with this 10 ingredient wash – JUNOCO skincare review

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Poreless, smooth, glowing skin – we all want it. But with life comes an inevitable dullness courtesy of time, that lingers with us and reminds us of lost youth.  A flooded beauty market promises the return of our youthful glow, but with so many products it can be a nightmare to navigate, and we’re often left disappointed with unkept promises. When JUNOCO reached out to offer a regiment of their skincare – I was skeptical. But, agreed to give them a try over a couple of weeks to see if their products could live up to their claims.  A couple of weeks later, I’m happy to share this JUNOCO skincare review, with some actually surprising results.  I discovered a hack that leaves my skin with the smoothest, buttery (almost velvety) texture. And it’s the reason I’ll be using JUNOCO again! But first, here are some of the highlights I’ll cover in this review: MINIMAL, NATURAL INGREDIENTS: I’m no scientist, but packing in a slew of active ingredients without thorough testing doesn’t seem wise. JUNOCO carefully selects just …

Jonathan Mezibov masters luxury grade dress shirts crafted in small batches in Italy and the US

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The corporate world. Something we fight against yet can never stay fully away from. It’s commerce, and along with the monopolization of industries followed by diminished craftsmanship, comes the convenience of attainability and efficiency. But what if we could have the best of both worlds?  Introducing Jonathan Mezibov. A luxury shirt brand crafting small batch shirts manufactured in Italy and the US. Held to the highest quality standards, Jonathan has made his collection a craft that is fully attainable, with a direct to consumer online business model.  After personally experiencing the label for myself, this Jonathan Mezibov shirt review will cover the brand’s’ business ethics and standards, along with a hands-on review of quality, fabrics, fit and styling. Here’s a breakdown of some highlights to note as we cover each in more detail. Jonathan Mezibov noteworthy qualities: SIMPLE, ELEGANT PACKAGING: Luxury grade, understated, and through fully planned LUXURY GRADE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Very fine stitching, not a single stitch out of place from button holes to inseam CRISP, LIGHTWEIGHT POPLINS: A blend of cotton, polyester and elastane …

finally, a flattering modern aesthetic luxury swimwear brand

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In search of high end swimwear without awkward fit and low grade materials? It’s become increasingly difficult to navigate swimwear, especially when shopping online. (The photos just look so far from the actual fit). The sagging bottoms, loose threads, unflattering fit – it’s almost impossible to find swimwear to suit elevated taste. Even when you shop luxury. As with all core purchases, swimwear is an investment piece that should feel effortless and sexy, while suiting your personal style.  I’m truly thankful to have discovered a high end brand that completely eliminates the most common woes of modern swimwear. Introducing PARAMIDONNA. The brand name may take you a minute to pronounce, but is appropriately translated, “for my woman.”   Designed to suit all women, PARAMIDONNA designs super stretchy luxury swimwear in aesthetic, modern designs that contour to the body for the most flattering fit. I spent a weekend in Naples, FL from poolside to country club and never changed my swimming suit.   Here’s what I loved most: The fabric has high elasticity – select designs brag a …

these artisan bespoke gift boxes are truly art –  DLISH food and home goods gift box review

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Discovering a collection of luxury grade, exclusive food and home goods curated in Milan. The light clink of beautifully colored glassware, useful kitchen accessories that look more like art than hardware, a savory bite of artisan foods cooked at home and served on perfectly coordinated dish ware – introducing DLISH. More than just a gift, DLISH represents a bespoke collection of gift boxes and elevated home goods combining food, art and design into a one-of-a-kind experience you can enjoy at home or gift to anyone from a coworker, to your best friend, or your mom. Each gift box is curated with rare, exquisite items from local craftsman and artisans with only limited quantities available. Looking for unique luxury gift ideas? For the person that has everything, DLISH offers something special you can consume, and leaves you with a piece of limited craftsmanship that lasts For corporate gifting, leave a lasting impression with something tasteful, artistic, and inspired For engagement or wedding gifts, give a unique experience the new couple can enjoy together For foodies, give them …

strangely familiar and ultimately soothing – Replica’s Bubble Bath perfume review

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There’s something about a scent that evokes feelings – nostalgia, intrigue, relaxation. Finding the perfect scent sets the mood and aura of your day. If you’ve followed along on Day in my Dreams, you know I’ve been a cult follower of the Maison Margiela Replica fragrances.  For this review, I’ll be sharing the mood of one of Replica’s newest and perhaps most soothing fragrances, Bubble Bath.  Intro to Maison Margiela’s Replica fragrances Maison Margiela formulates more than just recipes for intriguing olfactory notes. Their Replica fragrance collection is forged to evoke fond memories and the nostalgia of cherished moments.  I recently shared a review of Replica fragrance Springtime in a Park, doing my best to indulge your senses in the Maison Margiela experience. Springtime in a Park is all about the gentle light and fresh floral atmosphere of the first days of spring.  Each of the Replica fragrances adopts a life of its own. If you’re not sure where to get started, you can discover a few of my favorite Replica perfumes to get a …

BLAQ face mask review – really grippy, weirdly sexy

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I admit I was skeptical. The beauty industry is flooded with “innovative” brands – very few of which are truly doing something unique or worth mentioning. After trying the minimally packaged beauty brand for myself, I was immediately inspired to write a review of the BLAQ Activated Charcoal Face Mask.  Here’s what really made the BLAQ face mask stand out: The packaging is sleek and minimal – it garnered my immediate interest Their products are made with charcoal – a more natural way to detoxify the skin The mask is really, really grippy – think of it like a nose strip, but for your whole face. Hello clean pores. It’s weirdly sexy – instead of the face of horror, my husband reacted with surprise intrigue… “it’s like an all over latex thing” A week later, my skin still feels amazing – like notably, butter smooth. And my pores seem nearly invisible since my mask treatment. How I discovered BLAQ beauty products Here’s how it all started. Last week, I was introduced to BLAQ beauty through …

finally a mascara worth rebuying | bite upswing mascara review

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The dark, soul piercing stare broken only by the soft beating of luscious eye lashes – that natural wing from the perfect curl fanning out towards the tips of perfectly manicured eyebrows. Lashes captivate us. Mascara, not so much.  After being underwhelmed by mascara since the not-really-that great pink cover girl tube, I knew it was time to find a new love. Yet, tube after tube was thrown away in bitter disappointment. They clumped, the made your eyelashes fall out, they left panda circles under your eyes by 5pm, or they just didn’t really do anything at all. When Bite Beauty sent me one of their first types of Upswing full-volume mascara, I was skeptical to say the least. No doubt they are masters of lip scrubs, liners, glosses and lipsticks alike. And they’r’e made with clean, natural ingredients we can all trust.  But what does a lip beauty brand know about mascara?  Needless to say, it took me weeks before I even bothered to give it a try. But alas, after my most recent …