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[lizztaylor]

Maria Vargas

Ava Gardner in The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

[bustrkeaton]

JEAN HARLOW in HELL’S ANGELS (1930), dir. Howard Hughes.

[csuitebitches]

How do you ACTUALLY network? Like the idea of a coffee chat always baffled me. Like a stranger would agree to get coffee with me for me to essentially interview and then what? I guess my bigger question is how do I provide value to them besides buying them coffee? And the whole concept just feels cringe and transactional

I’ll give you two recent examples, one of work and one of a social event.

A friend invited me to a party. I don’t know said friend very well, but we’re on good terms. I said yes cause why not.

I met a girl there who happened to do some very interesting things and had similar interests to me. How did I find that out? I asked her about herself, I found out where she was previously residing, I learned what she did for a living, and I began associating it to the things that I do. She’s from the same city that I want to move to, she now lives 20 minutes from me, and she’s interested in spirituality. My work happened to organise a similar event a week later, which I immediately invited her for. I asked her for her number so that I could send her the invite.

What she immediately liked about me and expressed, was that I don’t use social media, when we agreed to exchange contact info. I explained to her that I’d have to connect her on iMessage/ WhatsApp and not instagram. That allows us to stay in touch much better than on social media.

I left the party earlier than everyone but I looked for her and told her that we should catch up next weekend or whenever she was free. She agreed.

So this is what you learn from example 1:

1. Learn to associate.

When someone tells you that they work in XYZ company, in B city, start by connecting things in your head. Who else do you know works in the same field, could they know each other? What do you know about the work that they do, and if you don’t know much, can you find out more? Most people, including myself, love to talk about what we do at work and what our job entails. Has their work allowed them to travel a lot? If yes, where?

In order to associate, you need to read a lot and learn a lot. You have to understand what’s happening in the world, what the latest news is, because how the hell are you going to continue that conversation?

2. You have to snowball the conversation. The goal is to try and understand WHO this person is. If someone asks you, have you met CSB and you have, you should be able to say yes, this is what she’s interested in, this is what she works in - you should be able to pitch CSB to another person.

Not every single conversation has to be valuable. You also have to decide whether the person in front of you is worth your time.

3. Exchange numbers, not social media. Nothing is going to come out of exchanging instagram or LinkedIn.

4. When you’re leaving the event, look for the person you met and tell them that you’re leaving and that you guys should catch up sometime. If you haven’t exchanged contact info yet, that’s the best way to do it. “Oh let’s catch up again soon! Can I have your number? We can grab a coffee or drink whenever.”

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Example 2. I’d gone to a conference a few months ago. I met a young guy, around my age, who works in an accelerator. I’m very interested in the start up world, and he’s working in one of the best ones in the world, at a decent position. He immediately began telling me about recent funding that they did, what sort of start ups they’re looking for, etc. I asked him for more information, which he was super happy to talk to me about.

We’re on very good terms but we live in different cities. I often send him reports because I work in media, and he sends me PDFs and pitch decks. Whenever we’re in each other’s town, we message each other. Otherwise, I make it a point to reach out to him once a month, just casually, to find out what’s happening.

Takeaways from example 2:

5. Scratch each other’s backs. You can’t just get value from the other person, provide them with the same. It doesn’t have to be work related. Let’s say the person you’ve connected with is interested in indie music and you learn that an indie band is playing somewhere - send them a link to the event and tell them that you remembered that they like this genre, and you just wanted to share the info.

6. What’s important to learn is maintaining relationships. I reach out to all my mentors, all my latest connections once a month. That doesn’t mean that I’m necessarily going to meet them face to face, but I just check in and ask how things are going.

So.

Approach. Associate. Snowball. Exchange info. Maintain.

[csuitebitches]

How do I present myself to be more mysterious? I have a very bad habit of oversharing and I KNOW ITS BAD and I have been working on it but tips to quit it would be really helpful. But how do you achieve that aura?

<3

Knowing what to say and what not to.

Edit: please don’t get caught up in trying to be mysterious. It’s so boring trying to be a persona you’re not and you’re just going to feel shitty about yourself. What happens in Wattpad stories doesn’t necessarily equate to real life. Whilst I do agree with setting boundaries and not over sharing, don’t try to be the whole “femme fatale dark mysterious vibe” and remove the personality you’re naturally born with.

Here’s a brief plan I made for you - obviously you don’t have to stick fully to it, but it gives you an idea on where to draw the line. Depending on the culture you’re surrounded by, you might have to make a few changes here and there.

Excuse my atrocious handwriting, writing on the iPad is a task and half.

How the chart works:

New people = stick to the blue circle

Acquaintances = blue + green

Friends = blue + green + purple

Inner circle = blue + green + purple + pink

Definitions:

New people - people you’ve just met, you don’t know them at all

Acquaintances - classmates, colleagues you’ve only ever said hi-hello to, social media mutuals

Friends - people you like and enjoy spending time with, but are not particularly close to, and you wouldn’t share things happening in your life on a day to day basis

Inner circle - people you really do give an F about, and are pretty much family to you

[becomingthatgirl111]

guide to get organized and create habits in your life

maybe you think that with your current pace of life, all those things you have to do in the day, it is impossible to create a healthier lifestyle, that's only for people who have money or a lot of free time and it is not so, the key is in the organization and planning of your days, but more importantly: that you really want to level up.

steps to start.

eliminate your beliefs, "it's not possible", "it's not a realistic lifestyle", "it's not possible", or "it's not a realistic lifestyle". if you really want to improve there are no excuses, the only limits are created by you.

what are your goals? what do you want to achieve with all this? the most important thing is to have a healthy lifestyle, but besides that, it may bring you closer to future goals or become your best version to achieve what you want, whatever it is, with bad habits you can not succeed.

plan your days and get organized, you don't need much for this, you can get a weekly planner or write the night before in a to-do list what you have to do the next day, create a routine from that, incorporate into your days those new habits, you always have 30 minutes or 1 hour for exercise, for example, everything is a matter of organizing yourself, but remove the thought of "i don't have time".

create your own lifestyle, you can be inspired by what you see in social media but may not fit you or what you want to achieve, it is easier than it seems, you just have to be clear about what you would like and from there start with new habits or activities, just think: what would make the best version of myself?

start now, do not wait for tomorrow, start organizing how your day will be tomorrow, what things would you like to try, start with 5 minutes of yoga? read that book that you have postponed for a long time? do it and little by little create a routine. for example, you can start by going for a walk for 30 minutes 3 days a week, reading a book at least 15 minutes before bedtime, changing the convenience food for a healthier option and so with everything.

and enjoy the process, not the result, the important thing is to be happy with our life and lead a healthy pace, not the result we want to get, that will come but meanwhile, it is important to enjoy the small improvements that we are incorporating in our day to day.

small habits that you should incorporate into your new lifestyle.

drink plenty of water during the day

create good sleep schedules (you don't have to get up early, but get enough sleep to have energy the next day)

replace junk food for healthier options.

do any kind of exercise every day.

read things that nourish your mind.

limited time on social media, only consume that which is positive.

stop talking bad about others and yourself.

be aware of your health and self-worth.

meditate before waking up and before sleeping.

write a diary or keep a record of your days, so you can also motivate yourself and see your progress.

whatever makes you happy and is beneficial to you.

having a healthy lifestyle always has to be beneficial for you, you don't have to follow to the letter other people's routines or my recommendations, you don't have to force yourself to do things you don't like, just find what you enjoy and it will benefit you in the future, but always focus on you and what is best for you 🤍

[strathshepard]

Rainbow Mountain, Peru

[financeprincess]

✨ things that make my life feel expensive ✨

Always being curious to learn and actively pursuing knowledge. This is #1 for me. Constantly be trying to elevate yourself with information. There's no better time than now to be able to learn new things. Psychology, theory, fiction, persuasion, finance, history, emotional growth, nutrition, beauty, time management, philosophy, politics, strategy, classic literature, art, high fashion, hard sciences, technology, investing. There's so many things to learn about. There are a lot of free courses out there as well.

Having manners and etiquette. Smile at people. Be friendly. Be especially kind to people working in the service industry, retail, customer service.

Being well spoken. Limit profanity and slang. Don't gossip or say anything about yourself in a negative light. Think before you speak. It's okay to pause, think, and articulate.

Water, tea, freshly squeezed or cold pressed juices in champagne flutes or wine glasses.

Making fancy cocktails (or mocktails!) and putting them in proper glasses, with stirrers. It helps if you have a bar setup too, I have a cute lil bar cart with all the fixings.

Expensive smelling candles. They don't have to actually be expensive, they just need to look cute and smell good.

Fresh flowers.

Taking bubble baths.

Cooking delicious recipes from scratch, and eating at the dining room table with a full setup. Candles, glassware, cloth napkins, jazz music in the background, the whole nine yards. Ambience is everything.

Drinking tea in the afternoon out of a teapot and teacup.

Natural air fresheners. Essential oil diffusers, incense, reed diffusers. I'm a big fan of fresh eucalyptus bundles in the shower too.

Salt lamps and battery operated candles. I try to live off of low, warm lighting and sunlight as much as I can.

Houseplants.

Buying cute crystals and setting up an altar to myself. I have a pretty silk scarf laid out on the end of my vanity, with crystals, sage, written affirmations, etc.

Silk robes.

Big fluffy bathrobes.

Sunlight. Get as much as you can, even in the winter. Go outside in your puffy coat if you have to.

Being in nature, in general. Nature walks are essential.

Listening to jazz & classical music.

Reading. There are a lot of free ebooks online, or you can go to the library too.

Champagne.

Cooking with fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits etc.

Trying new hobbies. Ballet, yoga, Pilates, barre, horseback riding, etc.

Maintaining a clean and beautiful home environment.

Wearing perfumes & perfume oils. Right now I'm obsessed with Oudh, it smells incredible.

Wearing jewelry I love.

Trying new recipes out of fancy cookbooks.

Going to wineries and attending wine tasting events.

Try baking delicious and healthy treats.

Fresh, high quality bedding. Crispy, high thread count white sheets. Feathery pillows. Great quality mattress.

Get up and watch the sun rise, if you can. Sunsets are beautiful too.

Get blackout curtains, especially if you live in a city with light pollution.

Fancy coffee table books.

Fresh bread, either from a local bakery or homemade.

Going to farmers markets.

Going to museums and art galleries.

Having dinner with friends. Either at a nice restaurant or having a dinner party.

Sleeping. Resting. Hibernating. Sitting. Napping. Relaxing. Being Present. Single tasking.

Espresso drinks at home, with a milk frother and espresso machine. The cost of a mid range espresso machine will pay for itself in no time if you drink takeout coffee regularly.

Bluetooth speakers in the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen.

Big, fluffy, white bath towels.

High quality, nontoxic personal care products. This goes for hair products, face products, body care, makeup, even toothpaste. Don't throw everything out, just be conscious of your purchases when you buy new things.

Going on picnics in the park.

Dark chocolate.

Gelato.

Days at the beach.

Beautiful lingerie.

Matcha lattes.

Going to brunch.

Going to the library and bookstores.

Smoothies.

Reservations at new and exciting restaurants.

Reusing pretty candle jars as containers.

Reading luxurious magazines and newspapers. Some of my favorite are Vogue, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, Food & Wine, Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and The Wall Street Journal.

xoxo ♥

[dreamgrlarchive]

2021 Fabulosity Reset

Happy New Year favs!!! The New Year is a time of awakening, evolving, and improving and this post is to help you all get a reset on your life. 2020 was a rough year in general but this year can be a turn around for you personally if you start designing your dream life and stay committed.

Create Your 2021 Vision Board

Take the time out to map out everything you want in the upcoming months. EVERYTHING! Make it as pretty as possible. This can include things like a dream car, a new job at your favorite store, closer relationships with loved ones, and a polished cohesive appearance. Start with a positive, attracting thought process. Doubtful thinking will not aid in whatever it is you’re trying to attract. Take magazine clippings and print out inspo photos. Write out affirmations and speak as if. Write in future tense as if you’ve already obtained everything you’re asking the universe for. Take a picture of your new pretty vision board and look at it everyday, on your phone and in person.

Dream Girl Journey by Me

Law Of Attraction Tips by Isabel Palacios

Leveled Up Mindset by The Luxe Feminine

LOA by @babyphat05

Return To Self by @thevirgodoll

My Process

Meditating

Journaling

Scripting Affirmations

Clipping Photos

Make Board

Take Picture of Board

Daily Reminders/Affirmations

Diet and Health

What are your health concerns? Go to the doctor and find out where you stand physically. Do your research on nutrition and vitamins (and their purposes). Doctors are very helpful in this regard because the ready to go vitamins may not be anything that serves you and as humans we all need different properties (different demographics, genders, races, weight, height, conditions, etc.) Create a strict vitamin regimen and get any shots/treatments that are necessary. Drink more water/non-processed beverages. Eat more clean food and meat. It’s unrealistic to say “I’m not drinking any pop, or eating any fast food.” These are pleasures to some, and living in luxury means enjoying all life’s pleasures. However, too much of a good thing is *say it with me* a bad thing! Moderate moderate moderate!!! Let moderation be your best friend this year and your health will thank you!

What I Eat in a Day by Briana Monique

Work Towards Your Goal Physique

Stop telling yourself the body you want is unrealistic!!! Chances are it’s attainable, but by working for it. Having a beautiful figure aides in pretty privilege and getting more out of life. When you wake up confident in your skin, life is much easier and opulence is more plausible. Having a nice body also sends the signal you have your life together. You have goals, you’re active and healthy, you care about your appearance, etc. You don’t even have to get a gym membership. Invest in supplies that will help your individual goals. I have a waist sweat band, a stretch band, and ankle weights because my main goals were toned legs, small waist, and flat stomach. Everyone’s journey will be different but it’s good to incorporate multiple facets of life into your body image goals. For example, not only do I do yoga, but I do cardio, and I drink protein shakes and have a weekly carb goal. (ps. if you want more noticeable curves, FOCUS ON PROTEIN. if being leaner is the goal, focus on reduced carbs and lean meats)

Burn Belly Fat by Chloe Ting

Ultimate Workout by Love Your Natural

Workouts by @angeldiscovery

Pretty Girl Smarts

A smart girl is a beautiful girl. Read books on self help, finances, nutrition. It’s such a wonderful feeling to be the one people ask about everything, because they know you’ll know something. Take a class, any class that suits you. I took a fashion class last year and learned a lot. I loved the experience. If you’re in traditional school, set high goals and accomplish them. Once you do, reward yourself. Take immaculate notes and study hard to retain all the info you’re learning. If you’re in high school and know what you want to be your career, start educating yourself on it NOW! Keep a career notebook and research on the field and topic. Find out more about international events and cultures. This will help keep you well versed. Teach yourself another language. Start reading your dictionary and thesaurus. A leveled up woman is intelligent and comes off as such. Learning is enriching. Education is a privilege that we all should be taking advantage of.

TED Talks

CrashCourse

Khan Academy

Forbes

Asap Science

Psych 2 Go

Stay Organized

GET A NEW PLANNER! Plan out your weeks and months regularly. Being overbooked is mentally taxing and avoidable by organizing every commitment you make. I recommend The Happy Planner, or Erin Condren. You could even create your own using a pretty journal, a calendar, and planner stickers. I recommend this regardless of your lifestyle. You can plan out time for pampering and you time. No matter how busy you are you can block schedule your days to keep from overworking yourself. Clean your phone out. Delete any unused apps, clutter contacts and useless screenshots. Organize your photos by category if you have too many. Make physical notes of any important texts and delete your text threads. Deep clean your home/room and throw away everything causing clutter. Sort out your clothes. I personally sort by season, then goodwill, sell, and throw away.

My Planner and Accessories

@angeldiscovery’s Angel Planner

Planner Set Up by Belinda Selene

Dream Girl Mentality

Find your confidence. Tell yourself regularly how beautiful, kind, intelligent, and fashionable you are. Never ever let your crown slip. Stay unfazed by the opinions of others. People are gonna look at you crazy for having the audacity to love yourself and want a beautiful life and to them; say nothing. Embrace your individuality. Be charismatic and like able but never sway from your true personality. People will be enamored with your social skills. Maintain yourself frequently, pamper yourself, spoil yourself and love yourself. Set goals and be ambitious this year! Keep said goals to yourself. Not only because of the evil eye, but when you talk to people about what you want, their opinions can sway your mindset. This destroys the law of attraction. Start whatever you’ve been wanting to start, but have made excuses for this far. The world is at your fingertips, literally so get what you want out of it.

Confidence Tips

Charisma Tips by @thevirgodoll

Applying Pressure by @thescorpiosfinest

What Makes a Muse

Maintaining Yourself

Keep everything highly maintained. No matter your financial situation, this is possible. Invest in cute loungewear, activewear, ensembles, and nightwear. You deserve to look great at all times. Get your nails done every 2-3 weeks. Mani and pedi. Maintain it at home with a mani kit. You’ll need a file, cuticle pusher and oil. Keep your body soft and smooth. Develop a strict self care regimen. Create a skin care routine tailored to your concerns and stick with it, twice daily. Get your brows and lashes done and keep them up at home by handling your lashes carefully. Get full body waxes once or twice a month. The smallest details make the hugest difference in a woman’s looks. These include things like white teeth, groomed brows, shaped nails, clean clothing, moisturized skin and posture. Get those six together and watch how different you feel.

My Self Care Routine

Loving Your Appearance by @angeldiscovery

Quarantine Self Care by Maya Galore

0-100 Glow Up by Ashley Devonna

Summer Glow by Ashley Devonna

Establish Your Style

A woman with a sense of self has a distinctive look. She’s recognizable by a particular set of aesthetics. Reevaluate your closet. Are you happy in these pieces? Do they make you feel powerful and confident? Do the clothes wear you? If so, get rid. Will it be extra and glitzy? Or preppy? Or minimalistic? What’s your dream lifestyle? Are you a real life supermodel or CEO? Any style you like most is attainable at any budget. Once you’ve developed your style create a signature color scheme. This doesn’t mean you can never wear anything outside of it, but what colors are you going to want to be instantly recognizable in? What textures and patterns are you into? These are the questions costume designers ask themselves to develop an assigned character sense of style and their personality too. For example, when you look at Samantha from SATC, you can tell what her personality is without watching the show. Very alpha, sexy, mature and bougie. Often times style is executed through accessories and supporting pieces. You can make two totally different look with the same shirt and pants with different jewelry, belts, handbags, etc. You can create scrapbooks, mood boards, Pinterest boards, etc. to help you along your way.

Example Aesthetic Board

Example Style Outline

Dionne’s Outfits in Clueless by ModernGurlz

Monica Colby Style Analysis by Clever & Chic

Rebuilding My Wardrobe by Coco Chinelo

New Signature Look

Finally let’s develop your signature touches on your look. Every woman I know who has life figured out has trademark factors in her appearance. This often coincides heavily with your aesthetic. These include handbags, scent, jewelry, hair, nails, a color scheme and makeup. My signature is medium length pink/nude gel nails, white toes, a silk pressed blowout, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre, hoop earrings, long lashes and glossy pink lips. I’m consistent with it. I’ve had a manager tell me “wow, you always have those hoops on, that’s so cute!” This is the goal. You want to be instantly recognizable by these attributes. Women often have a piece of jewelry they never take off that serves as their signature piece. Your signature look can be anything you want as long as you can be consistent with it.

My Aesthetic

My Style Breakdown by Anaya Ivy

I know last year was difficult, but we honestly are all so blessed to be here and able to continue our journeys. Every day is an opportunity to craft the life you want. Use this post and all the resources linked to get closer to your inner dream girl. My asks are always open if you need anything from me personally, it’s my pleasure!

-xoxo, DreamGrlArchive

[wifediaries]

Could you please help me to do a girly weekend at home? What activities I could do ? What movie or series could watch? ..

hi babe! i absolutely can, i love having girly weekends at home! relaxing and debriefing from your week is so important for your mental health so it’s great that you’ve decided to put this together! 💋

girly weekend at home below!

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STEP ONE: PREPARATION 🧸

in order to enjoy your weekend stress free, you need to make sure that your space is clean, comfy and in order. i suggest you take as long as you need to make your house / bedroom spotless. change your sheets, vacuum, wipe the surfaces, do your laundry— anything that needs doing get it done. i know, this is meant to be a relaxing weekend— but i always feel so much better and less stressed when my space is tidy. in addition to this, make sure any tasks you need to complete are done. homework, assignments, emails you need to answer for work, that one call you’ve been putting off, get it done! i know it’s hard, sometimes these things can be stressful especially if we have been procrastinating them for a while, but a promise from me to you, and you to yourself is that once it’s done you’re done for the weekend. you can relax and feel ten times better knowing there’s no responsibility left weighing on your mind. given you have tidied your space beforehand, completing these tasks will seem easier, and you’ll be more motivated to do so in a tidier room.

STEP TWO: THE SHOWER THAT TOPS ALL SHOWERS 🧸

once you’re done, your relaxing weekend awaits. you are going to clean the stress and exhaustion of the week off your body. i suggest applying a hair mask to your hair before so, letting it soak into your hair whilst your prepare for your shower / bath. grab your fluffy bath robe, towel and slippers. set them aside and then lay out all of the products you’re going to need when you come out of the bathroom. skincare, lotions, and any kind of hair product / appliance. then, pick out your favourite pyjamas and lay them out, whether they’re the comfiest, or make you feel the prettiest. having all of it prepared for you once you get out will save you from rushing around, and you can take things at a relaxed pace. then, hop in the shower. take your time pampering yourself— exfoliating all over, scrubbing head to toe (gently!) shaving everywhere you need to shave if that’s your thing and washing your hair. beforehand, pick what playlist you would like / create one specifically for your shower and make sure it’s one that’s fun and girly that you can sing along to! once you’re out, lather yourself in your favourite smelling products, take care of your skin and spend your time on your hair, whether that’s defining your curls, applying oils, braiding it or blow drying and applying rollers. take your time! you’ve got all weekend.

STEP THREE: TIME TO UNWIND 🧸

now, it’s time to eat. make yourself your favourite dinner, or if you feel like treating yourself with take out you can do that too. if you’ve already eaten dinner, or prefer to eat dinner before you shower make yourself a snack or bake a dessert! spending time in the kitchen, creating something is an art form! you’ll feel super happy and satisfied eating something you spent time on. listen to music whilst you make / wait for your food and once it’s ready, sit down and eat it watching something, whether it’s a movie, the series you’re binging or a youtube video. once your done, clear up and head back to your room.

STEP FOUR: ACTIVITY TIME! 🧸

now you can decide on what to do! you can watch a girly movie or series, nothing too stressful or scary — this weekend is meant to be relaxing! some of my favourite girly movies to watch include 13 going on 30, clueless, mean girls, easy a, wild child, confessions of a shopaholic, aquamarine — the list goes on. if you’re looking to start a girly series, pretty little liars is a good one though it is a little stressful! other series’ to binge: good girls, gilmore girls, gossip girl, two broke girls, sex in the city / the carrie diaries. if you aren’t in the mood to watch something, try doing something creative! my favourite thing to do is journal— write down your plans for the year / month, write down what you’re going to manifest as if you already have it. whilst doing so, be sure to play some soft music and light a candle to feel at your most relaxed!

STEP FIVE: MAKE YOUR HOT GIRL DRINK 🧸

your hot girl drink can be anything, and i have discovered that everything feels a little more relaxing when you have a fun little drink to go with it. so, pick your poison. if you’re of age, a glass of your favourite wine could do the trick (just dont go overboard, you don’t wanna feel unwell when you wake up!) your favourite tea in your favourite mug, a hot chocolate with your favourite toppings, or if you don’t want any of these — grab yourself a tall glass of ice water. you can never go wrong with feeling hydrated.

STEP SIX: WHATEVER ELSE YOU NEED TO FEEL AT PEACE 🧸

the rest is up to you. i can’t tell you what you’ll find the most relaxing, i can only give you ideas. remember, you don’t need to have your girly relaxing weekend alone. if you’re not in the headspace where you want to be on your own, invite a friend / friends round to join you and make a fun pamper sleepover out of it! if you are planning on being alone, maybe curl up with a book and lose yourself for a while, healthy escapism can be super comforting and help you unwind, especially as it starts to get late. before you sleep, prepare a comfortable lounge outfit for you to wear once you’re awake the next day — or perhaps some exercise gear. i recommend starting your day with some light yoga, and or a meditation! it’ll set the tone for the day and keep your body relaxed and stress free.

enjoy! relax — you’ve earned it 💞

Mimi 💗

[pradame]

𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕

𝖶𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝗐𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗉𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾, 𝗂𝗍 𝗂𝗌 𝗈𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗇 𝖻𝖾𝖼𝖺𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝖽𝗂𝖽 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗎𝗉 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗐𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝖽 𝗂𝗇 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗆𝗂𝗇𝖽𝗌.

𝖯𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗇𝗈 𝗈𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗀𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗈 𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗎𝗉 𝗍𝗈 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆. 𝖨𝗇 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗍, 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝖻𝗅𝖾𝗆 𝗂𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗐𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝗇 𝗎𝗇𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗂𝖼 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗆𝖾𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝖾 𝖾𝗑𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗌 𝗐𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗄 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗈𝗋 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾 𝗎𝗌 𝖾𝗑𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗌 𝗐𝖾 𝗂𝗆𝖺𝗀𝗂𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽.

𝖮𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗉𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾 𝗎𝗌 𝗉𝖾𝗋𝖿𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗅𝗒, 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁 𝗎𝗌 𝗅𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗐 𝗎𝗌 𝗁𝗈𝗐 𝗍𝗈 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗌𝖾𝗅𝗏𝖾𝗌 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋.

𝖶𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝗐𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺𝗌 𝗐𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗐𝗁𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖻𝖾, 𝗐𝖾 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗌𝖾𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗐𝗁𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗋𝗈𝗅𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗆𝖾𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗉𝗅𝖺𝗒 𝗂𝗇 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗌. 𝖨𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗈𝖿 𝖿𝗈𝖼𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗇 𝗁𝗈𝗐 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾, 𝗐𝖾 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝖼𝗎𝗌 𝗂𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗈𝗇 𝗐𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗐𝖾 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗇.

reference from the mountain is you by Brianna Wiest

𝖠𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗌𝗈 𝗆𝗎𝖼𝗁 𝗉𝖾𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝗂𝗇 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗅𝗂𝖿𝖾. 𝖨 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖺𝗄 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾♡

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tips to look expensive 💎

my posts on how to look elegant are your favorite so in this post, i'm going to refer mainly to style many times we don't need a big budget to look elegant and elevate our personal image remember that elegance is not a style of dress is an attitude

invest in branded accessories: sunglasses, handbags, shoes, belts, jewelry

in autumn/winter invest in a good jacket or coat

fine jewelry, minimalist, and if you like gold, gold plated silver is a good option

total look in black or white is always a good option

a red total look is a very elegant choice

handbags preferably in light colors, for example, beige

a basic outfit with good accessories is better than an extravagant outfit

blazers in colors like beige are a good choice

pale pink, beige or red heels

if you are not a heel wearer basic white sneakers or with some accessories can be a good choice

in summer go for colors a little more colorful, like green, blue or orange, combine them especially with white

jeans are elegant if we combine them well, with a corset, satin shirts…

invest in brands but it is not necessary that they are well known by everyone

other tips:

maintain very good hygiene (this is obvious)

an oval nail design

yes to use make-up, make it natural but give your skin a juicy look, my favorite products for this are charlotte tilbury's products

take care of your appearance and your interior, nourish your mind with knowledge, books, new teachings…

do not gossip

invest your time well, in learning new things, doing activities that you like, having time for yourself, having appointments for massages, nails…

find a perfume with your signature scent, it can be from brands such as jo malone, byredo, maison francis kurkdjian or niche perfume brands

use different types of hairstyles every day (ponytails, straightening, waves in your hair, etc.)

invest in good hair products, including straightening iron and blow dryer

remember you are your biggest investment, you deserve to look the way you want and pamper yourself

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Etiquette Tips

I swear when I focus on my etiquette I feel so powerful.

Firstly:

- Stop the slouching. Start training your posture.

- Slow down. Almost as of you're in a daze, but not so much so that you look stupid. Stop being in such a hurry to go here, there, sit down, walk around, snatch that drink, etc. Breathe.

- Eye contact is everything

Anyways! Onto my tips and tricks (I can't verify these, they're just what I know don't yell at me)

Elbows off the table unless you're at your home. Forearms are acceptable.

Place personal items into your handbag, and behind you in your seat. Or place the bag in your lap and place your napkin over it.

Look into hand placement for holding different drinks ! They're usually held by the stem but your hand placement completely changes the way you and the glass look. Wine glasses are generally held near the bottom of the stem, with your thumb and index finger primarily grasping it. here's a TikTok for those who would like it.

If you're walking down stairs with a long dress on, pinch /grasp with two hands on both sides of the dress and lift just above the ankles before walking down.

When handling butter & bread: if you're sharing butter, get enough for the entire piece of bread and place it on your plate. From there, tear off pieces of bread and apply your butter bit by bit.

To appear more elegant while walking up stairs in heels, turn a little bit to an angle, (almost prom style walk down, just a little less) and grab the railing. Keep your shoulders up. Walk up and it'll appear more graceful this way.

Instead of putting your arm up high and waving someone over, lift your arm a little and use two fingers, around chest/chin height. Make eye contact with waitress, smile, nod. This indicates you need help

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Studio Pia | Zaida • longline bra + waist thong in silk + embroidered tulle + velvet details

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could you potentially give some sources re: sex trafficking doesn't work how we're told vs how it really does work? i'm inclined to believe you because you know your stuff but that's a very scary thing to take a tumblr blog at their word for over the stuff i've been told my whole life

It's a broad and complex issue. Even official statistics are mired in speculation. However, snopes has an entire tag for investigating the more sensational claims about sex trafficking.

Here's an article about the whole fake job posting phenomena. (And how it's unsubstantiated)

Here's the article about white abduction vans. (And how they're also not real)

At the same time:

Here's an article about an actual human trafficking ring in the UK that primarily preyed on the homeless.