LIFESTYLE
Here are the extra, elevated, almost unnecessarily luxurious ways to do completely normal everyday activities. Because why settle for ordinary when you can be extra ordinary. We're adding a touch of dramatic, a dash of indulgence and a whisper of self-importance to everything because life’s too short for boring routines, and let’s be honest, looking effortlessly refined while folding laundry is a talent worth mastering.
01 Make Your Morning Coffee Like It’s a Personality Trait
Not just coffee.
Coffee brewed in a French press, poured into a pre-warmed mug because you “like the temperature consistent,” finished with a single drop of vanilla or cinnamon, and stirred with a spoon that is absolutely too fancy for 7am.
Take one slow sip. Pretend you’re the kind of woman who reads the paper. Continue with your life.
02 Turn a Shower Into an Event (For No Reason)
A regular shower is fine. But you? You’re doing the most.
- 10 minutes of dry brushing
- A chilled face towel that shocks your soul back into place
- A cold rinse you’ll complain about every time
- Warmed body oil applied like you’re auditioning for a spa commercial
And all under twenty minutes. Efficiency and delusion, the dream combination.
03 Elevate Your Errand Walk Like It’s Soft Launch Season
You’re literally just going out for oat milk, but no one needs to know that, unless its organic and then you need to tell everybody.
- SPF and lip oil
- Headphones with a playlist that makes you walk like you mean it
- Your best sunglasses
- A tiny phone pouch because handbags feel too… civilian
Suddenly the pavement is your runway and the supermarket doors slide open like they recognise you.
04 Bed-Making Becomes Unnecessarily Theatrical
Linen mist: sprayed.
Pillows: fluffed like an act of dominance.
Duvet: smoothed with your whole upper body.
It takes 20 seconds, but it gives “I have my life together” even though you probably don’t.
05 Prep Water Like Hydration Is a Lifestyle
Not a “glass of water.” Please.
A carafe, chilled, with lemon slices, mint, maybe a dramatic twist of orange peel.
You’re not hosting anyone.
The guest is you.
And you deserve citrus-infused delusion.
06 Do Your Makeup in a Mini Vanity Situation
Even if your “vanity” is a windowsill or the corner of your desk.
Sit down. Light a candle you pretend you’re saving for special occasions. Use a tiny tray for your daily products so it feels like you're on a fancy chef show.
Suddenly your makeup routine feels like a lifestyle instead of a rush job.
07 Fold Laundry Like It’s Couture
T-shirts? Folded like they’re archival Chanel.
Play some jazz so you feel financially stable.
Use fabric softener that smells expensive.
Add a dryer sheet to your drawers like a secret rich-person detail.
Is it unnecessary? Absolutely. Does it make laundry tolerable? Shockingly, yes.
08 Grocery Shopping, But Make It Cinematic
Grab a reusable tote that looks chic instead of tragic.
Buy one treat ingredient you definitely don’t need (truffle salt, artisanal jam, olive oil that's the same price as rent).
Headphones on. Walk with purpose.
Suddenly Carrefour has the audacity to feel like Erewhon.
09 Apply Body Cream Like You’re Being Paid to Do It
Warm it between your hands.
Slow, long strokes.
Take 60 seconds to pretend you’re a person who does this every day without fail.
It’s the simplest form of self-respect, and your skin will thank you for not treating it like an afterthought.
10 Do Emails With Just a Hint of Ceremony
Light a candle like you’re about to journal about your feelings (you’re not, you pretend they don't exist).
Put your phone on the other side of the room, out of spite.
Set a 20-minute timer.
Answer your emails like the organised version of yourself you occasionally become.
Suddenly admin feels almost… elevated.