There’s nothing romantic about swatting at mosquitoes between sips. This summer, we’re crafting a citronella candle that does more than repel — it sets the mood.
Soft flickers. Subtle scent. A vessel you actually want on your table. It’s function wrapped in feeling — and a quiet kind of luxury your outdoor rituals deserve.
Customize the fragrance, the shape, the glow. Make it yours. Because even bug protection should feel beautiful.
Ready to create something that lingers? Let’s begin.
✂️ What You’ll Need:
Glass jars or vintage-inspired vessels
A mix of fresh herbs (think rosemary, mint, lavender, basil, lemon balm)
Sliced citrus — lemon, lime, orange, or a mix
Citronella essential oil
Floating candles
Filtered or fresh water
Tip: Citronella works beautifully alongside other fragrant herbs. Lavender, mint, and rosemary are not only pretty — they’re powerful little bug repellents, too.
🕯️ How to Assemble:
Layer herbs and citrus slices inside your jar — get creative with the color and texture.
Fill with water, leaving a bit of space at the top.
Add a few drops of citronella oil (around 5–10, depending on jar size).
Gently place a floating candle on top.
Light it up, set it out, and let the vibe (and scent) do the rest.
Set the scene, pour the wine, and let the soft scent do its thing. Beauty and function, burning in harmony. 🕯️
✨ Tried it? Tag@BeautyLeeBar— we’d love to see your dreamy setup.
Soft mornings are trending — and not just on TikTok. Whether it’s tea in your favorite mug, golden hour journaling, or a slow yoga flow, Main Character Mornings are all about starting your day with presence, intention, and a little cinematic flair.
It’s not about the hustle — it’s about feeling good. Romanticizing your routine isn’t just cute — it’s calming, grounding, and, honestly, a total vibe.
☁️ Morning Rituals That Feel Like a Movie Scene
Here’s how to ease into your day — soft, slow, and centered:
Wake Up Softly: Ditch the blaring alarm. Think sunrise lamp, ocean wave sounds, or a playlist that feels like a cozy hug.
Tea or Matcha Moment: Pour slow, sip slower. Bonus points for frothy matcha and your go-to mug that just feels right.
Sunlight + Journaling: Set the tone with a morning prompt: “What energy do I want to carry today?” or “Today I’m grateful for…”
Stretch + Flow: A 5-minute yoga session, breathwork, or light movement. Move your body like no one’s watching — or like your future self is.
🎶 Soundtrack Your Start – Main Character Morning Playlist
Every main character needs a soundtrack. Here’s the vibe: indie, dreamy, soft pop. A few faves to start:
Let’s rewind — not just your mixtape, but your mindset. In a world that’s always rushing, 90s self-care is your permission slip to slow down, glow up, and romanticize every little ritual. From bubble baths to body lotion, we’re embracing the art of soft living — one cassette tape at a time.
🔯 Bubble Baths & Candlelight Vibes
Set the scene: dim the lights, light a vanilla-scented candle (or something slightly floral like your mom’s old favorite), and fill your tub with warm water and bubbles. Press play on a retro playlist — think Sade, Madonna, Mariah Carey, or lo-fi 90s beats.
✭ Vibe Upgrade: Use a waterproof speaker and play a “Cassette Tape Chill” playlist on Spotify. Bonus if you sip on sparkling water in a wine glass — extra soft girl points.
📲 Face Masks & Landline Chats
Slather on your favorite cooling gel mask or creamy clay, wrap your hair in a towel, and grab your cordless phone (or just pretend your smartphone is a landline — we won’t judge).
Whether you’re catching up with your bestie or journaling “as if” it’s a diary entry, this is about connection and slowing down.
✨ Pro Tip: Try a guided self-care chat with a friend — share what’s been bringing you joy, what you’re letting go of, and your slow girl goals.
💆♀️ Soft Hair Rollers & Body Lotion Rituals
After your bath, it’s time to pamper like it’s 1995. Apply your favorite body lotion (or body oil) slowly — this is about luxury, not speed. Slip into a robe and pop in some soft hair rollers for that effortless volume.
Finish with a few spritzes of a vintage perfume — like CK One, Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden, or a modern dupe with nostalgic notes (think light florals, citrus, or powdery musks).
✨ Mood: You, lounging in bed with glossy lips, fluffy socks, and nothing on the schedule except relaxing.
🛌 Bonus: Your 90s-Inspired Night Routine Checklist
Candle lit? ✅
Mixtape playing? ✅
Skin glowing and soft as silk? ✅
Vibe: Brenda Walsh meets self-love queen ✅
📝 Soft Living is Always in Style
Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated — just intentional, cozy, and a little nostalgic. Let this 90s-inspired ritual be your weekly reset — a moment just for you, your glow, and your peace.
✨ Tried this vibe? Tag @BeautyLeeBar and show us your retro self-care night — rollers, robe, and all. #SoftLivingClub #SlowGirlSummer #BeautyLeeBar
There’s something magical about reading when the world goes quiet — when your heart feels wide open, and the only thing you need is a story to get lost in.
If you’ve been craving fiction that feels like a warm bath for your soul (or a little red wine in literary form), this one’s for you.
These seven stories, all written and published by Lee on Wattpad, are full of emotion, mood, and magic. From poetic slow burns to mysterious thrillers and soft, intimate reflections, they’re made for readers who want to feel every page.
After catching her fiancé cheating, a pregnant hotel critic escapes to a wild, cliffside guesthouse run by a former flamenco dancer and her fiercely loyal chosen family—queer women who once defied a dictatorship with rhythm, rebellion, and love. Grilled sardines, old secrets, sunset dances, and one unforgettable summer await. → Found family. Flamenco at golden hour. A birth, a death, and the fierce joy in between.
Selena travels to Thailand to recover from tragedy. What she finds instead is a strange stillness, a kind caretaker named Than, and a love story told more through silence than words. But in a hospital where time slips and memories shift, reality begins to unravel. → A poetic, dreamlike story of grief, healing, and unspoken love. Content warning: themes of loss, medical trauma, and emotional complexity.
A tender collection of poems about soft love, brown skin in golden light, late-night longing, and the sweetness of staying—even when it hurts. → For lovers of softness, slowness, and skin-warmed poetry.
Poetry for the ones who fell quietly, loved almost, and remember too much. Every page is a soft ache—a hallway glance, a missed moment, a memory you can’t let go. → Gentle, sad, and beautifully intimate.
Hana wakes up missing a tattoo—and the memories tied to it. As the ink reappears, so do fragments of a buried secret she swore to forget. But some marks aren’t meant to fade… and someone else wants the truth hidden again. → A sharp, atmospheric mystery with memory, magic, and a supernatural twist.
What starts as a craving for snacks turns into a chaotic, hilarious trip through space—complete with talking fruit, emotional frogs, and goodbye wrapped in glitter and weirdness. → Whimsical, trippy, unexpectedly tender. Feels like crying from laughter and love at the same time.
There’s no record of Room 404—but Nawin gets assigned there anyway. He wants quiet. What he gets is Top: cocky, half-naked, and always in his way. Tension turns electric. Arguments get too quiet. And soon, the line between hate and want blurs into something neither of them expected. → A steamy, slow-burn roommate romance set in a room that doesn’t follow the rules—and neither do they.
💻 Read them all by searching BeautyLeeBar on Wattpad
🕯️ Set the Scene: Your Cozy, Luxe Reading Ritual
Reading isn’t just something you do — it’s an entire aesthetic. Here’s how to create your own sacred reading space, BeautyLeeBar style:
Layered Lighting: Golden glows from taper candles, fairy lights, or a vintage lamp.
Signature Scent: Burn a soft woodsy candle or mist your space with rosewater and vanilla.
Mood Pairing: Sip matcha, pour red wine, or curl up with chamomile and chocolate.
Soundtrack: Lo-fi jazz. Rainy nights playlist. Absolute silence — your rules, your ritual.
💬 Bonus Chapter: Join The Chapter Lounge
Looking for a soft place to land between books? Come join The Chapter Lounge — an intimate, cozy-positive community hosted on the @BeautyLeeBar Instagram Channel.
Created for readers, writers, and creatives who feel most at home in quiet corners, this space is all about connection without pressure. Whether you’re curled up with a new read, scribbling lines of poetry at midnight, or just craving good energy—this is your circle.
✨ Expect:
Thoughtful book recs
Gentle writer check-ins
Soft storytelling and creative convos
Emotional support and cozy vibes only
Come as you are. Stay as long as you need. This is a little corner of the internet where art, emotion, and community meet—with blankets, not spotlights.
📖 Love poetry? You’ll find more pieces by Lee on Instagram, too: @leemanuscript ✨ A home for the written word, one soft stanza at a time.
✨ What’s Your Favorite?
Which story spoke to you the most? We’d love to see your dreamy reading setup. Tag @BeautyLeeBar on Instagram or TikTok and share your ritual — candles, playlists, red wine, soft lighting, or whatever helps you unwind best.
Use one of our cozy tags so we can find you: #ChapterLoungeReads | #TheChapterLounge #ChapterLoungeBookClub | #BeautyLeeBarBookClub
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