a red lipstick for YOU
Last week, a beautiful woman came into the boutique. A visitor from Romania, she was captivated by the makeup samples on display; shimmering loose mineral eyeshadows, reflective highlighters and lipstick were of particular interest to her. I assisted her as she applied a neutral, pinkish mauve shade of lip colour. Lovely! It was added to her selection of products she planned to purchase that day. I turned my back to help other guests in the store, and when I came back to her I was surprised to see...
Tags: clean beauty diary, makeup, self care, shopping guide
back to self: beauty and self-care rituals
At portia-ella, self-care is a priority we help you achieve, we are always stocked with the best natural aromatherapy, relaxation, and pampering products that help you find your inner peace.
Tags: body care, self care, shopping guide, skin care
indulge all your senses
Stimulus is all around us, all the time, but it fails (more often than not) to truly satisfy us and make us feel complete, at rest, and fulfilled. This deficiency can lead to increased stress, poorer sleep, and increase our craving for unhealthy food and behaviours. Try these 6 ways to treat your senses to a full, luxury experience, that is sure to calm and fulfill you to your core.
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green is the new black
What was once an unmatched 24-hour opportunity to shop exclusive deals has, in recent years, turned into an entire season defined by materialism. From October to December, we’re inundated with notifications about Black Friday sales, all competing with each other to provide the best deal and encouraging us to overconsume....