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Marilyn Monroe has been making headlines recently (has she ever really been out of them?) thanks to Ana de Armas’ portrayal of the star in the Netflix film Blonde which came out on Sept. 28, 2022. If you haven’t seen it, let me tell you, it’s intense. Not only does the movie run for nearly three hours long, but it shows a lot of the (fictionalized for the film) abuse Monroe went through to achieve her stardom, which some might find triggering. It’s getting a lot of flack on TikTok and In reviews for making the alleged abuse that Monroe faced the focal point of the film. Blonde is based on the fictional account of her life by writer Joyce Carole Oates, so it’s kind of the imagined story of what Monroe’s life was like as she shot to stardom after Hollywood’s golden age.

The film was shot in Monroe’s actual home, and depicts many of the same outfits you’ve seen Monroe photographed in. There are many scenes of Monroe getting her makeup done and sitting around her vanity prepping for an event, which got me thinking of the iconic quote she told reporters back in the ’50s. Monroe was recounting an anecdote for Time magazine in which she said she was constantly asked what she wore to bed. In response, she answered “Chanel No.5.”

The iconic perfume has been around since 1921, if you can believe it. It was considered one of the first women’s perfumes that was available, made exclusively for women by a woman. A literal century later, the perfume is still available and despite being iconic and a product of Chanel, it’s actually pretty affordable. 

Courtesy of Chanel.

This travel-size kit includes a twist-up spray case and three 0.7fl oz spray of Chanel No.5, which is a pretty great deal for under $150. You can get refills of just the perfume itself in a three-pack for just $106 after that. It’s the perfect investment if you know you’re already a fan of the perfume or have just been wanting to try it out.

You can keep this to-go applicator in your bag, in your car or take it on vacation, since it’s definitely under the fluid ounce limit for airplanes. Grab this floral scent now and feel just a little bit more elegant throughout your day.

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Without skincare, even the best, most luxe makeup just wouldn’t work as well. That’s why it makes sense when popular makeup brands launch some skincare to prep your face for products. Kosas is next with its first skincare product for the face: Plump + Juicy Vegan Collagen Spray-On Serum. It’s for all skin types to achieve healthy, hydrated, plumped skin pre-makeup.

Founder Sheena Yaitanes likes to use a mist after cleansing her face and applying the rest of her products. According to the brand, she favors a few different sprays, one with probiotics, one with collagen and one with peptides. She set out to launch a spray-on serum that includes all of her ingredient “wants” for “plump and juicy” skin.

This isn’t just a nourishing spray or a hydrating one. It promises to do it all. Protein and amino acids work to strengthen, vegan collagen firms, peptides lift and plump, hyaluronic acid hydrates, Artemisia flower extract soothes and plant probiotics work to balance the skin’s microbiome. Plus, the colorful packaging — the same as Plump + Juicy Lip Booster — looks seriously cute on the counter.

Kosas.

Kosas says you can use the spray-on serum twice a day because it’s hypoallergenic, non-acnegenic, sensitive-skin friendly, and vegan with no added fragrance. Use it after you cleanse and before applying any other leave-on products, like moisturizer and SPF. If this sounds like something you need to try, you’re in luck. Kosas is currently running a Friends & Family sale with 20 percent off site wide — and it includes new launches like Plump + Juicy Vegan Collagen Spray-On Serum. (That never happens.) Grab it for $38.40 instead of $48.

While you’re there, pick up Hailey Bieber’s favorite Revealer Concealer for $22.40 (was $28), Plump + Juicy Lip Booster for $20 (instead of $25) and Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner for $15.20 (was $19). You’ll have everything you need for the gym lips trend.

Regardless of where you live or your political system, you could hardly have missed the incredible spectacle of the British Queen’s funeral arrangements a few weeks ago.

My television receives some channels from all over the world, and almost every one of them was showing the events as they unfolded. Britain, of course. The US? – it seemed likely and was. France? – it seemed unlikely and was.

Even stations in Japan and Korea. And doubtless numerous more.

I didn’t intend to watch for more than 10  minutes, but I was hooked. And so many other people have told me the same.

The British do a terrific show. Whether for a wedding, a funeral or a coronation. Such pageantry, such timing. It’s very impressive.

Being The Queen

I have never been a close follower of royalty ­– in the UK where I live or anywhere else. Like celebrities, it is just not my thing. Nor have I ever watched the popular TV series, The Crown.

If you have done either of these things, you probably know more about the royal family than I ever will.

But all the attention to her life and death in the past two weeks has made me conscious of the incredibly unusual life led by Queen Elizabeth II.

And made me reflect on how I wouldn’t want it for myself.

Would you?

The Attraction of Princesses

When we were little girls, many of us wanted to grow up to be a princess. It seemed like everyone would be at your beck and call.

You could have whatever you wanted, including Prince Charming. You got to wear loads of pretty clothes. And you could undoubtedly stay up late.

Clearly, it was a great draw.

I may have thought of becoming a princess from time to time, when I didn’t want to be Roy Rogers (yes, that dates me!), but I mainly wanted to be a ballet dancer, as I have written before.

The Drawbacks

Yet whatever our dreams, I don’t think any of us ever imagined all the restraints on being a princess – or a queen.

The dreary meetings with dreary politicians from all over the world and the endless repeated conversations about the weather. You have to smile and smile, whatever you are thinking.

No blue jeans day. Even worse, no pyjamas day.

And no privacy. Or certainly very little.

By chance, I watched Roman Holiday on the television recently, and it captures expressly this problem. Audrey Hepburn was the perfect princess, who had one wonderful day doing what the rest of us do – and then had to return to her duties.

And I may add that the real Queen Elizabeth II was the personification of loyalty to duty, loved by the British for her dedication. She even managed it with what I gather was a lovely sense of humour.

Full marks to her.

But definitely not for me.

Give me the life of a well-appreciated but not famous writer any day.

Last Thoughts

There was, however, one piece of surprising information that I learned in the course of the many discussions about the Queen. It seems that her dresser always broke in her shoes. It made me wonder whether shoe size was part of the job description.

It could almost make the job tempting after all.

And you get the most wonderful send-off.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Did you want to be a princess when you were a child? Would you like to be a princess now? Or a Queen? Why? Why not?

Madison LeCroy’s Pink Sequin Bow Top and Ruffle Skirt at Patricia’s House

Southern Charm Season 8 Finale Fashion

Madison LeCroy looks like a pretty present wrapped in bow at Patricia’s house on this week’s Southern Charm finale. And as it turns out her pink sequin bow top and ruffle skirt are still available to shop, so get ready to raise a glass of champagne chambong to this Christmas (in September) miracle.

Fashionably,

Faryn

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If off-duty model is your vibe for fall, you’ve got to match the fashion to the beauty. Fluffy, feathered brows are always the key to mastering this look and the number one, most important makeup product that’s necessary to give your best Naomi or Adriana is a strong-hold eyebrow gel. Pencils and powder can, of course, help you achieve a fuller look, but the secret ingredient is a styler that’s going to hold your brows in place, all day look.

Ahead of Prime Day, I’ve looked through the best deals on Amazon to ensure you score on products before they’re sold out. Luckily enough, my favorite eyebrow gel is on sale and eligible for next day delivery. You’ll want to run—not walk—to add NYX’s The Brow Glue Extreme Hold Brow Gel.

If you’re not familiar with the brand, the cruelty-free makeup NYX Professional Makeup is a favorite for lip liners, foundation, and more (those are also on sale).

Courtesy of NYX.

NYX’s The Brow Glue Extreme Hold Brow Gel

NYX’s The Brow Glue Extreme Hold Brow Gel is the ideal tool to give you extra strong, extreme hold on your brows. Perfect for a long day where you know you won’t have time for a makeup refresh, this flake-resistant brow gel dries down with no sticky mess and it’s transparent, so it’s easy to fix any mistakes you make—something you can’t get with a regular brow gel.

Now, if you’ve got more sparse brows and need a little bit of color, I recommend grabbing powder or even an eyebrow pencil (one with a brush on the other one works best) and drawing thin lines to mimic the hair pattern. After this, use NYX’s Extreme Hold Brow Gel to push brows into place.

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