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I. Am. Obsessed. 🖤⁠⁠⁣🤍🤍🖤⁣
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The first rule we were taught in fashion school was that an item becomes an icon only when it can stand on its own strength, without superfluous decoration. No fripperies for a glow-up, no cascade of sequins to glitter it up, no extra materials to dress it up… nothing. ⁠⁠⁣
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And this was Coco Chanel’s mantra as well… the very anchor on which she built the House of Chanel. In her own words: “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” ⁠⁠⁣
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Which is why the first batches of No. 5 were housed in laboratory bottles.⁠⁠⁣
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And it returns to its roots with the super-limited Chanel Factory 5 Collection, a minimalist’s dream in toolbox style cans that celebrate 100 years of the iconic fragrance. ⁠⁠⁣
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Soap housed in a shoe polish tin, shower gels dressed as paint tubes, bath tablets in a mason jar, shower gels in a pain can… unexpected, gorgeous and so very collectible. Something we have never really seen in any beauty collection before.⁠⁠⁣
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They are pretty much out of stock already but if you can get your hands on some, DO IT! This is one you won’t regret.⁠⁠⁣
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PS: Click on link in bio for 11 secrets you STILL don’t know about Chanel No. 5.

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Starting the weekend with some Van Gogh vibes 🌻☀️☀️🌻

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Short review: The Hermès Rosy Lip Enhancers do absolutely nothing for my lips. Yet, they make me happy.⁠⁣
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The Silky Blush Powder, on the other hand, looks utterly gorgeous on the skin. And, yes, it ALSO makes me happy.⁠⁣
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More deets?⁠⁣
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Hermès Rosy Lip Enhancers are supposed to “enhance” the natural color of your lips. Which would be very well for women whose lips only need just that little bit of enhancing. Mine need more — they need a flat out overlay. ⁠⁣
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That’s why the Hermès lipsticks, which are super-pigmented, work very well for me. These Enhancers? Not so much. ⁠⁣
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There’s just not enough pigment. Even after multiple swipes, all I can get is a slight flush. Maybe if I’m aiming for uber-natural? But then, I wouldn’t spend $67 for what’s basically a lip balm. ⁠⁣
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So, why do they make me happy? The. Packaging.⁠⁣
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There’s pure luxury here. Like you’re holding a piece of jewellery. In fact, the lacquered and brushed gold-and-pink case reminds me of Hermès’ cult bracelets, which I collect obsessively! ⁠⁣
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Plus, they are refillable. So, I’ll simply swap it out for one of the lipsticks. ⁠⁣
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As for the Silky Blush Powder — it’s a clear winner. ⁠⁣
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And I don’t just mean the packaging, though the weighty gold-and-white (refillable) disc makes me feel like I am in an old Hollywood movie… total #gracekellyvibes.⁠⁣
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But here, form meets function. The matte powder formula feels lightweight and silky. And it blends super-easily, making it fool proof — which is what I want from a blush.⁠⁣
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I have the Rose Tan and it goes on as a lovely flush that can be built up to a serious pop of color with additional layers.⁠⁣
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AND it doesn’t disappear from the skin after a couple of hours. Mine hangs in there well past the 8-hour mark. ⁠⁣
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Would I buy these again? Definitely. In fact, I might buy more shades because I firmly believe in the power of a good blush to light up the face. And these are GOOD.⁠⁣
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Your thoughts? Ever come across an over-hyped beauty product that left you disappointed? Or one that surprised you pleasantly?

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#mondaymorning #butfirstcoffee #skincareonfleek

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Frustrated by candles that look awesome, cost a pretty penny but just don’t throw out enough fragrance?⁠⁠⁣
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When I burn a candle, I want it to set the tone for the moment. Not to keep inwardly shrieking about WHY THE DAMN THING IS SUCH A DUD! ⁠⁠⁣
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That’s why I reached out to top candle experts to figure what’s going wrong. And here it is: All the ways in which to ensure that your candle burns beautifully, with a strong fragrance. And that you are not just stuck with a jar of useless wax.⁠⁠⁣
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For instance, it depends on the choice of scent. 🕯🕯🕯🕯⁠⁠⁣
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Some fragrances are naturally stronger and have a more powerful throw than others. This comes down to molecular weights: Smaller, lighter molecular weights travel faster than larger, heavier ones.⁠⁠⁣
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White florals, like tuberose and gardenia, are very intense and will give out some scent even when unlit (this is known as a “cold throw” vis-a-vis a “hot throw”, which happens when the candle is lit). 💮🌹⁠⁠⁣
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Ditto for candles with a woody or resinous base. Take Diptyque’s Feu de Bois , whose fragrance literally seeps out even from within the closed box. ⁠⁠⁣
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Citrus and marine notes, on the very hand, tend to be more subtle. 🍊🍋⁠⁠⁣
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So, if you’re looking for a strong fragrance, go floral or woody. Prefer to keep it on the downlow? Citrus notes are your friend.⁠⁠⁣
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Click on the link in bio for more tips on getting the maximum scent from your candle. And tag a friend who loves these flickering, fragrant delights!⁠⁠⁣

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Strangely, it doesn’t seem so long back that we were all googling “work from home” tips and enjoying the comfort of lounging in our pyjamas (at least on the bottom)along with celebrating the end of killer commutes.⁠⁠⁣
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Well, it’s been 15 months and WFH is gradually transitioning back to WFO. Heck, but who even remembers work-from-office any longer? So, back to the drawing board and Google tells us that “work from office” tips are now trending. 😅⁠⁠⁣
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How to WFO? How to deal with office disturbances? How to go back to wearing formal clothes? How to make small talk with my co-workers? But I moved to Bali and have been happy working remotely — does that NEED to change? Is it even SAFE? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️⁠⁠⁣
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I gave up on the WFO lifestyle almost a decade back and have cherished the freedom every single day. However, I have definitely missed working from my local coffee shop A LOT. Open plan houses are not exactly WFH-friendly and sometimes, without clear time boundaries, it has started looking like we are living at work, rather than working from home. ⁠⁠⁣
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However, I personally would never want to go back to working from office. And it seems I am in the majority… a slew of surveys reveal that between 54-72% people are actually considering resigning post-pandemic if they are not given some flexibility in where they work. ⁠⁠⁣
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Yes, resigning… even in the face of one of the highest unemployment rates and recession that we have even seen. 🥵😨⁠⁠⁣
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So, I would love to know? Which side of the divide do YOU fall on? Are you still WFH or are you back in an office? Do you WANT to be back in your office? Where are you most productive? And what are your tips for working either way? How did you make WFH successful? Or how do you make going back to office work?⁠⁠⁣
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Tell me in the comments below and be part of the hottest, most important conversation for today’s times. ⁠⁠⁣

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All days should look like this 💖⁠⁣⁠⁣
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Tag a friend who's as obsessed with flowers as I am... they will thank you!⁠⁣⁠⁣
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#flowerstagram #flowersofinstagram #flowershopping #photooftheday #weekendvibes #flowers #flowerphotography #flowerpower #flowerlovers #sunnyday #summervibes #flowerlover #flowershop #instaflowers #instablooms #pinkflowers #weekendmood #saturdayvibes #selfcare #weekendessentials

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Looking for the very best in summer skincare? From a tinted moisturizer that will forever change the way you wear sunscreens to grape-infused goodness and the healing power of roses, these 12 new summer skincare products are perfect for anything the season may throw at your complexion ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️⁣
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Click on the link in bio to get all the deets. And don’t forget to save this post for when you need some serious skincare help!

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Looking for the perfect summer candle? Because who said candles are meant only for freezing winters? ⁣
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Like any other fragrance, the best candles are an all-season indulgence. I can’t imagine being without one on any day of the year. 🕯🕯⁣
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When I am stressed, a lavender candle calms me down. When I am tired, a mint one perks up my energy. When I am feeling chaotic in the head, that flickering flame helps me into a state of quasi-meditation. 🌹🌸🌺🌷⁣
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Candles help me transition from the work hours to lounge time. And a destination-based one transports me to another world, without getting onto a flight. ✈️🛩⁣
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And what’s better to set a mood than multiple wicks casting soft shadows on the walls and floors? Sometimes, I just switch off all the lights, going from being blasted with electric bulbs to softly bathing in that most ancient of treasures — a flickering flame. It casts reality in a rosy glow that’s beautifully reassuring to all the senses. ⁣
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So, yes… I love my candles. Come winter or summer. It’s just that like the rest of my fragrances, the wardrobe changes with the seasons. Because while Maison Margiela Replica’s By the Fireplace is comfortingly reminiscent of a crackling hearth in the dead of winter, it may be a bit too heavy for summer. ⁣
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In the summers, I gravitate towards lighter scents. Citrus and aqua notes that bring home the music of the oceanside. Mint and lavender, which cool down the mind, body and soul. Bright white florals mixed with just the right touch of bitters, like the perfect gin cocktail. 🍸⁣
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So, click on the link in bio for the six absolute best summer candles — they will make your home smell like the most gorgeous vacation!⁣
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Do you love candles as much as I do? Tell me about your favorite ones in the comments below and we will enjoy them together. 🥰😍

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I can say, with full confidence, that this is THE MOST GORGEOUS beauty product I have seen in a very long while — and it’s the perfect antidote to all ‘what the hell is happening to the world blues’. Just looking at it makes me happy, which is why it’s sitting square and centre on my desk at all times. ⁣
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What is it, you ask? It’s Chantecaille’s new (and note: limited edition) Flower Power Cheek Shade which comes in a compact studded with three dimensional acrylic flowers that remind me of Murano’s spectacular glassworks. 🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸⁣
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There’s also a strong Takashi Murakami feel to these and the flowers are all glued on by hand, so each compact’s design varies a little — making every single one unique! ⁣
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This one is the blush compact. It’s a powder-balm which settles into a lovely, dewy finish that you can build up from just a hint to medium intensity. The shade is a rosy coral, which looks great on summer skin. Unfortunately, I dropped and broke the actual blush before I could do a swatch. 😪⁣
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This one is definitely going into my heritage collection of don’t-use-just-preserve palettes that may be inherited by @ra_shizzle and @galadriel255 in equal parts at some point if they continue to be REALLY nice to me! 😜🥰⁣
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Btw there’s also a Blur Powder with the same compact, in case you want options. Again, it’s a limited edition so you need to make up your mind fast! ⁣
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Save this post for a hit of joy whenever you need it… and tag a friend who loves pretty packaging!

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Did you know that Coco Chanel tried her hardest to destroy Chanel No. 5 for several years?⁣
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Or that the bottle’s shape was inspired by a whiskey decanter?⁣
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Or even that Chanel No. 5 has the most expensive commercial – ever! ⁣
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What about the most expensive bottle of this iconic perfume? How much does it cost (think four figures!)?⁣
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Click on the link in bio for 11 secrets you still don’t know about Chanel No. 5. What better way to celebrate the icon’s 100th birthday, right?⁣
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And tell me in the comments below… which is YOUR favorite perfume of all time?

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Where are you going when the world opens up again?⁣
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Right at the top of my bucket list is Seven Magic Mountains. This showstoppingly colorful installation by Ugo Rondidone sits in the desert some 10 miles out of Las Vegas. 🌵🌵☀️☀️⁣
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Inspired by the totems of cultures past, Seven Magic Mountains are made up of 33 local boulders spray painted in startling Day-Glo colors. Each one weighs between 40 to 56 tons and stands more than 30 feet tall. Which makes each tower more than 730 feet high! 🌈🎨⁣
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The purpose? First, to eternalise the effect of human perseverance on the desert. The same perseverance that built their neighbouring city out of barren landscapes and hostile climates into one of the most vibrant places. ⁣
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Second, these modern totems start conversations about the contrast between nature and artifice. Just like the casinos on the Strip of Las Vegas. 🎰🎰⁣
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And then there is the impermanence… of life, of humanity, of anthropological symbols. Of society itself. The installation, which was 4 years and over $3 million in the making is not permanent. I went when it first popped up in 2017. And now it’s slated to go down by the end of 2021. I hope to visit it at least once again before then!!!!!!!! I mean have you seen the utter gorgeousness? 💃🏻🕺🏽⁣
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What’s the very first place YOU will visit when all this over and we can wander freely again?

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Am pretty sure this VIP Mon Amour Palette is what Hemingway meant by Paris is a movable feast. Thank you @byterryofficial for bringing Paris to me, when I am craving the city SO much. Also, I’m sure the colors are great but I’m not smudging this one. It’s just too pretty!!!!!⁣
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*adds one more to cart to actually use*⁣
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Tag a friend who loves Paris. And neutral eyeshadows. AND pretty palettes.

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What does a croissant themed candle smell like? More specifically, what does @overosefragrances Croissant candle smell like? 🥐🥐🥐🥐⁣
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To me, it’s the smell of the cozy Parisian viennoseries in the small by-lanes that open out on the Seine river. It’s the smell of a golden, buttery, flaky croissant straight out of the oven. You pick it up from the bakery, tucked in a paper envelope, and walk out to the Le Pont Alexandre-III bridge that spans the river from the Left Bank to the Right Bank. From La Rive Gauche to La Rive Droit. From the Paris of Picasso and Matisse to the Paris of Chanel and Dior. 🇫🇷🇫🇷⁣
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There, as you lean against one of the bronze candelabras, you slowly peel back the paper and take that first, all-encompassing bite as the sun starts to spread its rays across this magnificent city. ☀️🌅⁣
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Your nose inhales the aroma of fresh butter, churned to golden perfection and folded into the heady, yeasty dough. Every bite releases a fragrance that cannot be replicated with anything else and you don’t even mind the crumbs falling on your shirt. Life is perfect for the moment. 🥐🥐🥐🥐⁣
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And that’s what the Overose Croissant candle smells like to me. A moment that’s replete with the alchemy of the world’s finest butter and flaky, airy dough, mingling with the inimitable romance of Paris as it comes to life with the first rays of the morning sun. A moment when life is perfect.⁣
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What’s YOUR perfect moment? ❤️⁣
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Begin as you mean to go on… cuddled under a thick quilt, one of my favourite candles keeping me company as I sip on sparkles and dream of all the places I will (hopefully) go soon. How’s your new year going? 🥂✨🌟💫

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20.11.20⁣
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The date that changed everything. ⁣
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The date that he asked for her hand for a lifetime. ⁣
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The date she said yes.⁣
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The date my brother’s new life began.⁣
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And the date I got a sister.⁣
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@ra_shizzle welcome to the crazy Charan family. I have not stopped simultaneously jumping, grinning and crying happy tears since Friday. You not only complete @abhichar… you are also the missing piece of US. You are such a gorgeous, lovely, beautiful person and I could not be happier to share in your forevers (yes, @dhananjaymorarji and I are part of the package deal!). 😬😬😬😬⁣
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@abhichar, she’s truly your lobster! I am so happy that words fail me. And you know, THAT rarely happens. So, to slightly re-quote my favourite author, “… whatever your souls are made of, yours and hers are the same.”⁣
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Just wait till we gang up against you, though – I have been waiting TWO DECADES for that to happen. So, watch out now 😈😈⁣
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Jokes apart, you are the very best brother in the world. And I am missing you soooooooooo much. Till we meet – hopefully soon! - here’s raising the biggest, sparkliest toast to both of you 🥂🥂🍾🍾❤️❤️

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