Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record |17.The TL;DR | The Beginning of the Journey Devices aren't magic wands, they're commitments. This is the story of how grief became my mirror,how one photo changed my trajectory and why I spent six months researching before pressing a single button. If you're thinking about adding devices to your routine, start here. Not with a purchase, but with the right questions. This is Part One of the Device Series: The Why Before the What. Editor's Note | The Beam...
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record |16.The TL;DR |January doesn’t need reinvention, it needs intention. Lists create pressure, themes create movement. This is a year for systems, stability, and a quieter kind of ambition. Editor’s Note | Why Lists Stop Working.Hello! Quick pause. If you’ve been wondering who’s behind C.P.O., you’re looking at her. The theme of my year. Bullet Proof. Nothing To Lose. Fire Away. Lord when I hear that song. I feel like this has been my theme for the last three...
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | 15.Reflections. Lets Close You Out. The TL;DR | Reflection, Not Resolution.This issue is an invitation to pause. To look at what this year asked of you and how you showed up. What quietly changed along the way? There’s nothing to fix here, only space to acknowledge what you’ve learned, what you’ve built, and what you’re ready to protect as the year closes. Editor’s Note | Reflections. With winter settling in and the first snowfall behind us, I hope you’ve...
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | 14.Final Mask Series Part Three. The Unveil | Peeling the Layers That Make Sense. The TL;DR | The RevealMasking isn’t just a skincare ritual it’s a life metaphor. We shed, we protect, we rebuild. From childhood scars to grown-up routines, every layer teaches us patience, resilience, and self-care. This is the part where your ritual meets your reality.Closing out the mask series. Editor’s Note | The Lesson Beneath the Mask The Skin Welcome back! I hope all...
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | 13.Mask Series Part Two.The Skin. The TL;DR:Shedding isn’t weakness it’s renewal. This issue dives into the scorpion’s lesson: how your skin, confidence, and rituals rebuild strength layer by layer. Plus, the three mask types every C.P.O. should have on your Counter. Editor’s Note | The Skin The Skin A special shout-out to all Scorpios this month! This topic was inspired not only by the Scorpions in my life but also by the creature itself, which I find...
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | 12.Mask Series Part One.The Metaphorical Sense. The TL;DR:We all wear masks for work, for love, for survival. But every so often, we need to pause and meet ourselves without them. This fall, in a three part series we’re exploring masking in every sense from the layers we wear to the rituals that help us uncover what’s real, radiant, and ours to protect. Editor’s Note | Fall, Ritual, and Renewal The arrival of fall always fills me with a sense of renewal....
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | 11.Collagen’s Final Series. The TL;DR:We’ve built, protected, and boosted collagen on the outside now we’re turning inward. In this finale, I’m talking food, supplements, and how to nourish your glow from the inside out. Collagen isn’t a cream. It’s a commitment. We will close out the Collagen series and entire a new series "Masking", the good the bad and the unforgettable will be up next. Editor’s Note | The Ritual Moment. Thank you for your patience!...
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | Paging the Specialists: Collagen’s Medical Drama. The TL;DR: Last time, we talked about the supporting cast that keeps collagen’s daily performance running. This time, we’re changing genres. Think less Broadway, more Grey’s Anatomy. Some ingredients aren’t everyday players, they're the specialists, the ones you page when the scene gets serious. PDRN, Exosomes, and GHK-Cu: the medical drama cast that helps your skin recover, repair, and regenerate. Cold...
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Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | Collagen Series & Meet Your Scene Stealers. The TL;DR: Collagen may be the star, but no performance shines without its supporting cast. Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Peptides are the supporting players that keep your glow in the spotlight while new talent like Exosomes and PDRN wait in the wings. Chief Pretty Officer Note | Emeralds & Gold A Remix of Truth. This week's episode is inspired by the Emmy's. Years ago, at a boutique, I met an...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Chief Pretty Officer | (CPO) Record | Collagen & The Skin You Show the World. The TL;DR: Collagen isn’t just about what happens deep inside the skin. It starts at the surface of the epidermis, your first line of defense. In this issue, we’re talking about identity, the power of presence, and the ingredients that protect and strengthen your outer layer. Chief Pretty Officer Note | The Woman in Red. The Summer is officially over. We have just come from a long holiday weekend. Back to grind,...
5 months ago • 3 min read