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  • Boy Smells Vanilla Era: Very Boring Vanilla

    Boy Smells Vanilla Era: Very Boring Vanilla

    Boy Smells’ Vanilla Era is a very boring, very standard vanilla fragrance – sweet, sticky, spicy, balsamic, and a bit nutty. I’m almost talking ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.fragrantica.com/
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  • Government Shutdown Could Delay Birkenstock Offering

    Government Shutdown Could Delay Birkenstock Offering

    SEC chair Gary Gensler said the IPO market would largely shut down if the government goes dark.

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://wwd.com/
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  • Mancera Cosmic Pepper Review (2023) + Autumn Mosaic Giveaway

    Mancera Cosmic Pepper Review (2023) + Autumn Mosaic Giveaway

    Mancera Cosmic Pepper with notes of citrus, clary sage, pepper oud and tonka is a versatile a fragrance you will reach for year-round. The post Mancer ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.cafleurebon.com/ AUTHOR: MICHELYN CAMEN
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  • 2023’s Best Beauty Advent Calendars Are Already Here — But Not For Lon ...

    2023’s Best Beauty Advent Calendars Are Already Here — But Not For Lon ...

    Big-ticket holiday items like advent calendars usually come at a premium price point, and that's for a few reasons: They tend to be limited in quantit ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.refinery29.com/ AUTHOR: KARINA HOSHIKAWA
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  • 18 Fall Must-Haves Editors Splurged On (& Would Again)

    18 Fall Must-Haves Editors Splurged On (& Would Again)

    Listen, we undoubtedly love a good deal over here and and love regularly sharing our favorite under-$100 products with you. But there are pricier, spl ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.refinery29.com/ AUTHOR: VICTORIA MONTALTI
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  • Zernell Gillie Fragrances: Q & A With Creative Director and CEO Zernell ...

    Zernell Gillie Fragrances: Q & A With Creative Director and CEO Zernell ...

    We had a chance to chat with the lovely Zernell Gillie of his namesake brand, Zernell Gillie Fragrances this month. With a calm, fun, and peaceful dem ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.olfactif.com/blogs/blog AUTHOR: DANIELLE FLEMING
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  • 25 Crossbody Bags We Don’t Want Leaving Our Side

    25 Crossbody Bags We Don’t Want Leaving Our Side

    Toss the totes to the side, say sayonara to your shoulder bags, and bid farewell to that overstuffed clutch — at least for now. Today, we're here to ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.refinery29.com/ AUTHOR: RAY LOWE
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  • Kilian Paris Fièvre Verte by Kilian

    Kilian Paris Fièvre Verte by Kilian

    Kilian launches Fièvre Verte within its The Liquors perfume collection, which is inspired by the rich and full aromas of alcoholic beverages and  ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.fragrantica.com/
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  • Seltzer-Inspired Nail Polishes - White Claw and Nails.INC Created a Nail Po ...

    Seltzer-Inspired Nail Polishes - White Claw and Nails.INC Created a Nail Po ...

    (TrendHunter.com) White Claw and Nails.INC teamed up to create a nail polish set inspired by the hard seltzer brand's best flavors, making it possible ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: http://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics
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  • ACI Urges FDA to Address “Free Rider” Issues in Reforms of User Fee Pro ...

    ACI Urges FDA to Address “Free Rider” Issues in Reforms of User Fee Pro ...

    ACI Urges FDA to Address “Free Rider” Issues in Reforms of User Fee Program ACI Also Calls for Increased Transparency in FDA Review Policies. Jess ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/ AUTHOR: JESSICA.EK@CLEANINGINSTITUTE.ORG
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  • Thursday scent of the day 9/28

    Thursday scent of the day 9/28

    Happy Almost-Friday! It’s also the International Day for the Universal Access to Information and World Rabies Day. Watch out for the Harvest Supermo ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://nstperfume.com/ AUTHOR: ROBIN
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  • Kelp-Powered Skincare - Taramar's Purification Treatment Harnesses the ...

    Kelp-Powered Skincare - Taramar's Purification Treatment Harnesses the ...

    (TrendHunter.com) The Purification Treatment by Taramar is a revolutionary skincare product that uses Icelandic kelp to support a radiant-looking, rev ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: http://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics
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  • Fantasy-Themed Fine Jewelry - The Game of Thrones x Pandora Collection Fire ...

    Fantasy-Themed Fine Jewelry - The Game of Thrones x Pandora Collection Fire ...

    (TrendHunter.com) The upcoming Game of Thrones x Pandora collection will captivate fantasy fans with a dozen luxurious, officially licensed designs. I ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: http://www.trendhunter.com/luxury
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  • Microcurrent Toning Devices - Foreo's BEAR 2 body Sculpts and Reduces  ...

    Microcurrent Toning Devices - Foreo's BEAR 2 body Sculpts and Reduces ...

    (TrendHunter.com) Foreo's BEAR 2 body is a microcurrent toning device that firms skin to smooth the appearance of cellulite on areas like the thighs, ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: http://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics
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  • Four Specialty Optical Shops Speak on Trends and Running a Small Boutique

    Four Specialty Optical Shops Speak on Trends and Running a Small Boutique

    WWD speaks with optical shops from cities spanning New Orleans to Sherwood Park, Alberta.

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 28, 2023 WEBSITE: https://wwd.com/ AUTHOR: THOMAS WALLER
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  • Amouage Opus XV Blue King: Fruity Faeces

    Amouage Opus XV Blue King: Fruity Faeces

    Amouage's new Opus VX Blue King is an oud-heavy fragrance with candy-sweet faceting. "Surus War Elephant's" observation that "this fragrance is done i ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.fragrantica.com/
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  • Dirty Kitchen? Clean It Up With These 18 Excellent Products

    Dirty Kitchen? Clean It Up With These 18 Excellent Products

    One thing about kitchens: They’re going to get dirty. Fortunately for us filthy folk, there’s an entire industry dedicated to making the best kitc ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.refinery29.com/ AUTHOR: ALEXANDRA POLK
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  • Event Report: Pitti Fragranze 21 (Ermano) + Best of Show Giveaway

    Event Report: Pitti Fragranze 21 (Ermano) + Best of Show Giveaway

    Pitti Fragranze 21 was held on September 15-17, 2023, with189 fragrance brands exhibiting of which 140 were not from Italy The post Event Report: Pitt ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.cafleurebon.com/ AUTHOR: MICHELYN CAMEN
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  • Celebrity Bob Haircuts: See Photos of Every Celebrity Who Debuted a Bob in  ...

    Celebrity Bob Haircuts: See Photos of Every Celebrity Who Debuted a Bob in ...

    They're in their short-hair era.

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.glamour.com/ AUTHOR: DANIELLE SINAY
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  • Estée Lauder Cos. Will Open a Fragrance Atelier in Paris

    Estée Lauder Cos. Will Open a Fragrance Atelier in Paris

    The atelier is meant to accelerate the company’s growing luxury and prestige perfume business.

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://wwd.com/
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  • Jeffrey Dame Launches JD Fidele Ambre Noir Homme + US Giveaway!

    Jeffrey Dame Launches JD Fidele Ambre Noir Homme + US Giveaway!

    Jeffrey Dame announces the newest release for his Noir Homme Collection of fragrances: JD Fidele Ambre Noir Homme. Originally available only to mem ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.fragrantica.com/
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  • Multi-Action Anti-Aging Moisturizers - The Neostrata Rebound Sculpting Crea ...

    Multi-Action Anti-Aging Moisturizers - The Neostrata Rebound Sculpting Crea ...

    (TrendHunter.com) Neostrata Rebound Sculpting Cream is a hydrating, multi-action moisturizer formulated with a range of potent ingredients perfect for ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: http://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics
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  • The Fall Boot Trends You’ll Want To Walk Everywhere In

    The Fall Boot Trends You’ll Want To Walk Everywhere In

    Cooler weather has finally arrived — aka the perfect time to ready your seasonal wardrobe with some of the hottest trends for fall. And while our ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.refinery29.com/ AUTHOR: JINNIE LEE
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  • Klarna Updates App With ‘Smart Shopping’ Features

    Klarna Updates App With ‘Smart Shopping’ Features

    The upgrades are designed to prioritize greater circularity and sustainability.

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://wwd.com/
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  • Dolce Gabbana Velvet Blue Musk

    Dolce Gabbana Velvet Blue Musk

    Dolce Gabbana adds Velvet Blue Musk to the exclusive Velvet Collection of fragrances for a touch of dark sensuality. Velvet Blue Musk captures the s ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.fragrantica.com/
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  • The almost daily lemming

    The almost daily lemming

    From Guerlain, the fifth (at least I think it's the fifth?) model from Guerlain honoring the 170th birthday of the bee bottle (see Maison Matisse Coul ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://nstperfume.com/ AUTHOR: ROBIN
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  • Cleaning Product Ingredient Transparency Gets a Hearing on Capitol Hill

    Cleaning Product Ingredient Transparency Gets a Hearing on Capitol Hill

    Cleaning Product Ingredient Transparency Gets a Hearing on Capitol Hill A House Subcommittee is discussing a legislative proposal that would establish ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/ AUTHOR: JESSICA.EK@CLEANINGINSTITUTE.ORG
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  • 29 Elevated Cardigans That Definitely Aren’t Your Grandma’s

    29 Elevated Cardigans That Definitely Aren’t Your Grandma’s

    It’s no secret that we love sweaters — chunky knits, turtlenecks, striped jumpers, you name it. Can you blame us? There’s nothing better than ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.refinery29.com/ AUTHOR: ELIZA HUBER
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  • Sphinx Fragrances Strawberry Sugar High

    Sphinx Fragrances Strawberry Sugar High

      After the tropical, sugared, and boozy KoKonut Daiquiri and the addictive pistachio ice cream-ish Creme de Pistache, SPHINX FRAGRANCES continues w ...

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.fragrantica.com/
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  • Kate Middleton Pairs Her Favorite Red Zara Blazer With an Elaborate New Hai ...

    Kate Middleton Pairs Her Favorite Red Zara Blazer With an Elaborate New Hai ...

    We've seen this statement piece before.

    PUBLISHED DATE: September 27, 2023 WEBSITE: https://www.glamour.com/ AUTHOR: KATHLEEN WALSH
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