A Quiet Essential: Your Own Citronella Candle

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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:

  1. Layer herbs and citrus slices inside your jar — get creative with the color and texture.
  2. Fill with water, leaving a bit of space at the top.
  3. Add a few drops of citronella oil (around 5–10, depending on jar size).
  4. Gently place a floating candle on top.
  5. 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.

📸 Main Character Mornings – Romanticize Your Life, One Ritual at a Time

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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:

  • “August” – Taylor Swift
  • “Coffee” – beabadoobee
  • “Cherry Wine” – Hozier
  • “Golden Hour” – JVKE
  • “Sunday Morning” – Maroon 5

✨ Listen + Follow: Beauty Babe Mornings – Spotify Playlist

🌸 Scent Pairings for Every Mood

Set the scene with a fragrance that speaks to your vibe:

  • Calm & Cozy: Lavender + Vanilla
  • Fresh & Focused: Citrus + Mint
  • Romantic Energy: Rose + Sandalwood
  • Sun-Kissed: Coconut + Sea Salt

Roll-on oils, candles, or a spritz of your go-to fragrance — small moments, big mood shift.

💡 Main Character Tip:

Film your morning for you. Add a soft filter, aesthetic music, and let yourself be the vibe. Life’s too short not to romanticize the little things.

💬 Your Turn — Let’s Glow Together

How do you romanticize your morning? Show us your soft start — a journaling spot, a tea moment, or a glow-up ritual.

✨ Tag @BeautyLeeBar and use #BeautyLeeBarMornings for a chance to be featured. Let’s create main character energy, one morning at a time.

The Toasty Makeup Routine We Can’t Stop Wearing

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If summer had a signature look, it would be toasty makeup—warm, bronzed, and glowing like you just stepped out of golden hour. This sun-kissed routine blends cozy warmth with subtle glam, making it as wearable for an iced latte run as it is for date night. Think softly sculpted cheeks, a candlelit complexion, and eyes that smolder without trying too hard. And the best part? Toasty makeup isn’t just for August—it’s your year-round ticket to looking lit-from-within. Let’s break down exactly how to make it yours.

Complexion
The magic of toasty makeup begins with skin that appears to glow from within. Begin by drenching your skin in a rich, hydrating base—think IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream for that plush, bouncy feel. Keep coverage light and breathable with a sheer layer of foundation, blending it in with a damp sponge until it looks like your skin, but smoother. For that soft-focus warmth, lean into cream textures over powders—they melt in and keep everything dewy. Warm up your temples and cheekbones with a cream contour, then pop on a terracotta blush (we’re obsessed with Refy Blush in Rust for instant warmth). Finish with a sweep of golden highlighter across the high points for a lit-from-within shimmer.

Eyes & Lips
Keep your eyes warm and effortlessly smoldering with a swipe of bronzy cream shadow—blend it out softly across the lids and smudge a hint along the lower lash line for that just-right balance. Use a deep brown liner on your upper lash line, then gently smudge it with a brush or fingertip for a soft-focus smoky vibe. Layer on mascara to lift, lengthen, and frame those lashes without looking heavy. For lips, line with a medium brown pencil, slightly overlining to get that plush, kissable shape. Dab a creamy nude lipstick in the center and blend outward for a natural, soft finish that’s both inviting and understated.

The vibe? That perfect, toasted glow that feels warm, cozy, and absolutely wearable every day of the year.

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💕 90s-Inspired Self-Care: Soft Glam Rituals for Your Slow Girl Era

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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