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How to Spot a Fake vs Authentic Polene Bag
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3 Feb 2023

How to Spot a Fake Polene Bag

Last updated on August 5th, 2023 at 11:58 amPolene’s popularity has been increasing steadily over the past few years, but especially more recently with its fame on TikTok. Unfortunately, with that popularity, comes the trickiness of navigating secondhand marketplaces for a great deal on the brand. Even with…
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Quince Sweaters Review
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17 Jan 2023

An Honest Review: Quince Cashmere & Alpaca Sweaters

At this point, I feel like Quince’s $50 cashmere crew is synonymous with the brand itself. After seeing positive reviews from Elaine, subsequently followed by some very relevant Tiktok ads, I decided to finally give their sweaters a try. Cashmere Crew Sweater & Short Sleeve Sweater I was…
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27 Dec 2022

2022 Year in Review

Similar to 2021 and 2020, it’s time for my end of year review post featuring highlights and lowlights of my purchases this past year. This will include purchases from last November through October of this year; it’s a little too early to tell with this year’s November &…
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2 Dec 2022

What I Bought: Black Friday 2022

My shopping was rather minimal during the proper Black Friday timeframe – which is a good sign! While I certainly took advantage of sales for gifting, I ultimately didn’t buy too much for myself. So for this list, I also included items from early-November sales, which I felt…
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21 Nov 2022

2022 Holiday Sales Guide

Last updated on November 25th, 2022 at 11:00 amAbove: Photo from Heidi Fin via Unsplash. Tis the season! If your inbox is like mine, you’ll notice that Black Friday sales are already in full swing. It’s always tough to keep track of the flurry of sales, so I…
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Taylor Stitch Review
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15 Nov 2022

Taylor Stitch Review: Bomber Jacket, All Day Pant & Tees

Above: Photo taken inside the San Francisco store. A decade ago (!), my first teeny tiny studio apartment was on the same block as Taylor Stitch in San Francisco’s Mission District. Back then, they were solely focused on custom-made shirts; but in the years since, have expanded to…
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Quince vs All Saints Leather Jacket Comparison
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19 Oct 2022

Quince vs All Saints: Leather Jacket Review

Last updated on April 18th, 2023 at 09:54 pmAbove: All Saints (left) & Quince (right) After I recently re-homed my 10+ year old black leather jacket, I began my search for a replacement. Generally, I am a fan of quality leather jackets – they can hold up well…
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