#Parisian Dream

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Charles Baudelaire, from Modern Poets of France: An Anthology; "Parisian Dream,"

[hyperions-fate]

Babel of arcades and stairways,

It was a palace infinite,

Full of basins and of cascades

Falling on dull or burnished gold

Charles Baudelaire, 'Parisian Dream' (Fleurs du Mal) (Trans. William Aggeler)

[whisperthatruns]

Parisian Dream

I That marvelous landscape of my dream — Which no eye knows, nor ever will — At moments, wide awake, I seem To grasp, and it excites me still. Sleep, how miraculous you are — A strange caprice had urged my hand To banish, as irregular, All vegetation from that land; And, proud of what my art had done, I viewed my painting, knew the great Intoxicating monotone Of marble, water, steel and slate. Staircases and arcades there were In a long labyrinth, which led To a vast palace; fountains there Were gushing gold, and gushing lead. And many a heavy cataract Hung like a curtain, — did not fall, As water does, but hung, compact, Crystal, on many a metal wall. Tall nymphs with Titan breasts and knees Gazed at their images unblurred, Where groves of colonnades, not trees, Fringed a deep pool where nothing stirred. Blue sheets of water, left and right, Spread between quays of rose and green, To the world's end and out of sight, And still expanded, though unseen. Enchanted rivers, those — with jade And jasper were their banks bedecked; Enormous mirrors, dazzled, made Dizzy by all they did reflect. And many a Ganges, taciturn And heedless, in the vaulted air, Poured out the treasure of its urn Into a gulf of diamond there. As architect, it tempted me To tame the ocean at its source; And this I did, — I made the sea Under a jeweled culvert course. And every color, even black, Became prismatic, polished, bright; The liquid gave its glory back Mounted in iridescent light. There was no moon, there was no sun, — For why should sun and moon conspire To light such prodigies? — each one Blazed with its own essential fire! A silence like eternity Prevailed, there was no sound to hear; These marvels all were for the eye, And there was nothing for the ear. II I woke; my mind was bright with flame; I saw the cheap and sordid hole I live in, and my cares all came Burrowing back into my soul. Brutally the twelve strokes of noon Against my naked ear were hurled; And a gray sky was drizzling down Upon this sad, lethargic world.

Charles Baudelaire, tr. Edna St. Vincent Millay, Flowers of Evil (1936)

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𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑰 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆 ☕️

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pretty pink vision board 🌸💗🎀🍓🍰💌🧸

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Femme Fatale Guide: Simple Ways To Look "Effortlessly" Put Together

A fresh haircut

Maintaining a regular skincare routine 2x/day

Applying SPF daily

Exfoliating 2-3x/week

Moisturizing all your skin daily

Dermaplane your face

Do a skin/hair mask weekly

Flossing daily & using a whitening toothpaste

Filled in (but natural-looking) brows

Wearing mascara, light concealer, and a hydrating lip balm/"you lips but better" cosmetics shade

Cut, file, and polish your nails. Keep it clean & simple

Invest in seamless and proper-fitting undergarments

Wear neutral, monochrome outfits that incorporate tailored cuts in luxurious fabrics that pair well together

Use a steamer/lint roller on your clothes before heading out the door

Invest in high-quality, well-structured handbags and shoes that pair well with almost any outfit

Put on a precious or sleek statement piece (or two potentially in the former case) of jewelry to elevate your look. Don't overdo it

Applying a few sprays of a signature scent that suits the season/occasion

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the weather is rainy & gloomy today and i feel alive again

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House’s outdoor beauty

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[dreamgirlglowup]

🎀 You Are The Prize 🎀

Always remember that you are the prize. You are a man’s greatest asset and he should treat you accordingly.

What exactly does this mean?

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We love some pink architecture

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Blair Waldorf.

Chic Icon.

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Café au lait ☕️

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[femmefatalevibe]

Hello dear 💐 I hope you're having a wonderful day! I was wondering if you have any advice/ tips on how to embody a feminine energy similar to the one of Audrey Hepburn?

Thank you in advance 🥀

Hi love! Here are my suggestions:

Focus on appreciating the small things and simple daily pleasures

Display quiet confidence and gleeful yet reserved energy

Embrace an abundance mindset – internalize the notion that there is plenty of opportunities, love, and attention to go around. The only person you're in competition with is yourself

Focus on living a relationship-oriented life. Consider how you can help others from a place of abundance and a genuine desire to help others, not as a source of self-validation or a form of self-sacrifice/people-pleasing. Engage in community service and charitable acts without feeling a need to publicize your good deeds

Stay curious about the world. Become a life-long learner. Always seek to learn from others around you, books, movies, formal schooling, traveling, self-reflection from your own lived experiences

Remain clear, calm, and confident with an underlying discreet elegance in your speech and mannerisms. Take your time when speaking or going through the motions throughout your day

Emulate the classic Parisian minimalist aesthetic – tailored clothes in neutral colors (black, white, beige, baby pink), ballet flats, classic slingbacks/kitten heels, and timeless accessories (pearls, silk headscarves, headbands, and diamond earrings) with minimalist makeup that includes evening your complexion with a light wash of blush on the cheeks, naturally-defined brows, soft brown eyeshadow, black eyeliner, black mascara, and a rosy neutral lip color

Curate your wardrobe with some staple Parisian minimalist essentials: A black turtleneck, a neutral striped sweater, a beige trench coat, tailored black and gingham (capri) pants, a white button-down shirt, a little black dress, a white midi sundress, a classic well-fitting pair of blue jeans, a classic black waist-cinching belt, a classic polo shirt, and oversized black sunglasses

Use Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum (her signature scent)

Hope this helps xx