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Locking Down the Pandemic Beard

Growing a beard can be an awkward experience. Some people have strong opinions about them and aren’t not shy about sharing their thoughts. Men will often admire a beard’s luxurious majesty, while women will have reservations about its cleanliness.
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SHHORN: Sculptures in Thread

As I walk down a corridor, trying to stop my own shirt from sticking to the small of my back, I come to a door bearing a brass sign: SHHORN.
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Clarins Double Serum Eye

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Clarins’s new Double Serum Eye had immediate appeal mainly because of its promise that it would only take 7 days to see visibly younger-looking eyes.
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Kris Goyri

It is safe to say that Kris Goyri’s clothes are not made for doing the dishes or slouching to the dairy - unless your dairy happens to be on Rodeo Drive or a Bahamian beachfront. But utility has never been the preserve of luxury, and Goyri’s designs have never pretended to offer anything other than pure luxury. 
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SPF Essentials | Louise Gray Skincare

An SPF is the most anti-ageing product you can own. Protect your skin – the reality is, there is no other option!
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