Doing the most enjoyable routine

You all know I'm a shopping addict—in every area 😂 Including, of course, cosmetics. When it comes to skincare, it’s clear: I use products from my own brand (and I can’t wait for us to launch facial care), but decorative makeup is a bit more interesting.

It hath been observed, with increasing frequency, that gentlewomen of taste do now take keen interest in the acquisition of sundry goods—cosmetics, perfumes, and tinctures of the Orient—each serving to elevate both complexion and countenance. Such indulgence, though once deemed frivolous, is now embraced as a practice of genteel self-attention and civilized refinement.

The art of modest maquillage, when employed with restraint and wisdom, doth enhance a lady’s natural charms without transgressing the bounds of propriety. A rosy cheek and a subtle hue upon the lips may well inspire admiration without inviting censure.

Furthermore, the ritual of the manicure—though of recent introduction—is now celebrated in drawing rooms and parlours across the city. To tend to the nails with polish and care is considered not merely a vanity, but a token of order, discipline, and self-respect.

Ladies, let us take solace in these rituals of refinement, for they provide not only relaxation but a means to express our unique sensibilities in a world oft governed by the sterner sex. May we encourage one another in such pursuits, and in doing so, lift the spirit of womanhood to ever greater heights.

Let letters be exchanged and conversations flourish, for in discourse we find the truest sisterhood.

– A Friend to All Women of Good Taste