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New: Odin 11 Semma Fragrance

Matt Bell — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:54:47 +0000

Coming by the end of the weekend is the eleventh member of the coveted collection of fragrances from New York boutique Odin, which explores the philosophy of sample, explore, modify, model and assess (Semma). 11 Semma is dynamic; a go-getter’s tonic whose laurels use the piquancy of chile pepper, clove, myrrh, cinnamon and, for the first time in

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Stance Fall 2013 Collection: Step Into It, If You Dare

Matt Bell — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:59:09 +0000

We’re still a little perplexed at how it came to this, but socks do indeed come in collections. That’s not a complaint—really—we’re in the midst of experiencing the current sock craze just as much as you are, but it’s taken a moment to adjust to the idea of that a cohesive collection of tubing for

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Your Next New York Fashion Week Home is the NYLO Hotel

Matt Bell — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:04:42 +0000

New York City’s Upper West Side has been cool…well, never (well, ok maybe once if you’re a die hard Seinfeld fan, and even then…) but that’s looking to change with today’s arrival of the city’s first ever NYLO Hotel. The boutique hotel chain is known for it’s mix of urban loft style rooms mixed with

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The Launch of the Jack Black Blue Mark Collection

Matt Bell — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:20:07 +0000

If you’ve been a wearer of Jack Black’s Blue Mark Eau de Parfum, then you should be quite piqued by some of what’s been happening to the signature scent. If you’ve never heard of the fragrance—then it’s time. The sweet, watermint scent hasn’t changed; it’s the same mix of musky wood mixed with fresh sheets

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APC + Nike AirMax Part 3

Matt Bell — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:23:06 +0000

Schedules are busy in fall, which is why it’s a good idea to have some trainers that will keep your feet feeling good at the gym, and then look correct enough to bounce out to whatever plans you’ve got next. The latest collaboration between APC and Nike are just those kicks. Dropping today, they’re street

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Burly Beard Softener

Matt Bell — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:34:32 +0000

Fact: Beards look rugged but they are actually high maintenance. Think about it; despite making it look like you could care less about products, beards are coarse and unruly. And if you ever hope to be kissed, yours needs to be tamed. That won’t happen just by waking up. There’s no shortage of products promising

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Harry’s Shave Fall Collection

Matt Bell — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:13:19 +0000

Now that we’ve moved past the Spring 2014 collections, it’s time to take a look at something a little more now. Like, the first ever fall shaving collection from Harry’s Shave, which dropped just in time for the fall equinox that transpired yesterday. Yes—a collection of shave handles, because clothing isn’t the only thing that

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The 9 InterContinental Hotels That Could Award You a Free Vacation

Matt Bell — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:08:55 +0000

Fancy a scavenger hunt? Mmmm… how about if it involves a free vacation and some luxury hotels? Yeah, that’s more like it. Here’s the deal—Nine InterContinental properties across the U.S. are inviting fans of the hotel brand on a mission to win an international spy-inspired getaway of a lifetime by participating in the “Digital Detective”

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New Art at Prada SoHo

Matt Bell — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:36:31 +0000

The Prada SoHo Epicenter has some new art that’s worth popping in to see. Artist Santi Moix has completed a 200-ft long mural that plays around with the store’s iconic reclining nude woman. “The idea was to try to create a kind of tattoo for the reclining giant. I approached the light and dark parts

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Best Rooftop Bars: TOPS, Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund

Matt Bell — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:00:31 +0000

Shanghai can put a spell on you. It’s so big, cinematic and confusing that said spell could, really, be a curse to the traveler not privy to a comfortable and accommodating place to say. On the other hand, the spell could also be enchanting if you do find the kind of hotel you could live

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