7 Ways You Can Be *Very Demure, Very Mindful*

BGC, Philippines — Okaaayyy, so we are totally jumping on the bandwagon of *being demure, being mindful* finally, as inspired by viral TikTok videos we’re currently obsessed with. And what better way to be demure and mindful than living a life made of truly self-aware decisions that can elevate your lifestyle, self-image and aura.

From mindful beauty care products, a new *girly* hobby, to *trad wife aesthetic* for a closet update, here are some of the life hacks we love and the latest lifestyle finds this season we think you should try and embrace:

1. Ace your lip care regimen.

For a truly *demure* demeanor, one should know how to maintain smooth, moisturized, healthy-looking, luscious lips. Nothing scream *not mindful* than having chapped lips!

To give your puckers that pink glow and soothed finish, you may want to use the Nuxe Very Rose Hydrating Lip Balm, which comes with rose oil extract. You may swipe this moisturizing lip balm before applying your lipstick for improved hold.

If you want a more practical, hassle-free lip care product, the Nuxe Rêve de Miel Lip Moisturizing Stick is a good choice, too. This one’s made to soften your lips with its light formula of honey and organic sunflower oil. The best part? This one leaves your lips with a satiny, non-sticky finish. Indeed *very demure*.

Nuxe, a pioneer in natural skin care since its founding in 1991, combines science with botanical extracts to create luxurious and effective skincare offerings.

The latest from Nuxe is another delish honey-infused lip care product: Nuxe Rêve de Miel Honey Lip Care. The transparent oil-based formula contains honey and organic Camelina Oil that hydrates and comforts the lips with just the perfect ultra-glossy finish, without the sticky feeling.

Transform your lip care routine with the Nuxe Rêve de Miel collection, exclusively available in-store at Rustan’s and LOOK; and online on Rustans.com, Lazada and Shopee.

2.Build a reliable clean beauty routine.

Don’t be like other girls who use cosmetics and skincare products that are not even eco-friendly and cruelty-free! Small changes can make a big difference. Whether it’s switching to clean products or supporting causes dedicated to help the planet and protect animals, a single step can bring us closer to a richer and better life.

Rustan’s Eco Living Elevated is aiming to help you advocate sustainability in your lifestyle. Rustan’s offers a carefully curated selection of eco-friendly brands by actively supporting labels that advocate environmental stewardship, anti-animal cruelty, clean beauty, and innovation.

Part of the Rustan’s Eco Living Elevated series is luxury skincare brand Growth Alchemist.

Grown Alchemist should be in your skincare stash because it bridges the gap between science and nature by utilizing natural, active botanicals and scientifically-proven peptides to create potent formulations for visible results. The brand is totally committed to giving you clean beauty too, which extends to animal cruelty-free practices in its product development. *Very mindful* indeed.

Another luxurious brand from the Rustan’s Eco Living Elevated series which can help you exude a *very demure, very mindful*lifestyle is L:a Bruket. This Swedish self-care brand was founded in 1855– popular for its natural, botanical ingredients with formulations that can elevate your everyday life into pure indulgence. One that you should really try from L:a Bruket is the Curative Body Oil Sage/Rosmary/Lavender, to enjoy skin barrier repair and deep hydration.

Now, for clean beauty, eco-friendly cosmetics– one trailblazer in clean luxury makeup is RMS Beauty. It is well-known for using only the purest, organic ingredients to create high-performance, nourishing cosmetics. *Very demure, very mindful* seriously. My personal favorite from RMS Beauty is the Tinted “Un” Powder and let me tell you, it truly does lock in your blush-on for a longer hold, like a true must-have setting powder that it is.

3. Advocate sustainable fashion.

Why buy a gazillion fashion items when you can have a few stylish, multi-purpose clothing pieces you can wear a number of ways?

Lost Lorelei, an Australian eco-friendly label allows you to support sustainability in fashion in a chic way. The pieces are absolutely guaranteed made of natural fabrics (absolutely no plastic), or even dead-stock textiles. The brand produces collections in limited runs to meet demand and reduce excess in fashion wastage. Truly mindful.

Lost Lorelei was founded and designed by Australian-Filipina designer Lorelei Bookluck.

Part of the Rustan’s Eco Living Elevated series is eco-friendly swimwear label Sorbet Island. This brand champions inclusivity with a one-size-fits-all range, mindfully advocating diverse beauty in fashion styling.

For laid-back, stylish sandals that can literally last for years to come, Bohonomad could be one of your best decisions to advocate sustainable fashion.

These resortwear sandals from Bohonomad are lightweight and washable, as well as handmade with natural, vegan and anti-bacterial raw materials.

4.Explore a new girly hobby.

Did you know that one therapeutic way to learn to find your center and quiet your mind is through the art of pottery?

Pau Javier, founder of Wabi Sabi Pottery Studio, is a former film producer who found a second life as a creative with her new-found passion in the art of pottery. She shared that learning to find her rhythm with her own hands as she molds clay to create ceramicware has become a very effective way to silence her mind from daily worries, and to rediscover her center amidst the chaos of everyday life. Discovering pottery in 2017 gave birth to Wabi Sabi Pottery Studio and Cafe in Pasig.

Today, Wabi Sabi offers classes in mug-making and painting, as well as wheel throwing. The place also has a cafe cum gallery where artful mugs and other ceramic ware are in full display. This very chic, girly hobby can teach you to silence your mind from worries and thoughts, and truly listen to your own rhythm. *Very mindful*.

You may sign up at various Wabi Sabi classes here.

5.Embrace your feminine energy.

Don’t allow the hustle culture drain you even further that you totally lose a hold of your feminine energy. In fact, do not be afraid to embrace your softness and femininity if only through your fashion sense.

Update your closet with the ‘trad wife aesthetic’ and embrace your girly side unapologetically with the dainty, lovely, whimsical womenswear pieces from Rica Rico clothing label, with studio located at 24C Silencio Holy Redeemer Village Santol QC, Metro Manila.

Good news too! The Rica Rico “Halimuyak” collection will be unveiled at the ArteFino event on August 22-25 at The Fifth at Rockwell, Power Plant Mall in Makati City, where you can shop luxe, feminine, artful pieces for special occasions. Plus, you may get to chat with fashion designer Rica Rico herself at the brand’s booth!

To learn more about Rica Rico fashion house, you may follow the brand on Instagram @ricaricostudio or visit www.ricaricoph.com.

6. Nurture relationships and cherish special moments.

Sometimes, a great way to nurture relationships and cherish special moments with your loved ones could be with a well-thought-out investment or personalized keepsake.

How do you feel about designing your own jewelry piece, creating them into a truly unique, custom-made keepsake, and turning it into a timeless heirloom?  Emildific Customized Jewelries can help you turn your dream jewelry into a tangible, memorable piece — be it gold, silver, gem stones, or diamonds. Let’s face it: a piece of jewel can make any bond better and relationship tighter, be it as a special gift for your mom, or a personalized present for your beau to commemorate a romantic milestone. *Very demure, very mindful, very chic*.

To book a design session with Emildific Customized Jewelries, you may communicate with the brand on Instagram @emildific or visit www.emildific.com.

7.Take care of your mental health.

To truly achieve a mindful, self-aware life, you should take the time to listen to yourself and nurture your mental health.

Gone are the days when there’s so much stigma surrounding mental health problems and illnesses. Mind You, an organization that offers therapy sessions with psychologists at affordable price, has made mental health help more accessible for everyone especially in the Philippines. The investors of the company include celebrities Nadine Lustre and Liza Soberano.

You do not have to wait for a major breakdown or depressive episode to consider talking to mental health professionals. Managing stress, journaling or talking it out with a therapist at Mind You can do wonders when it comes to improving your self-talk, self-image and overall mental wellness.

Book a session or download the Mind You app here.

Elevating the way you live your life to that level that can truly bring you peace and spark joy from within will never, ever go out of style. Go be *very demure, very mindful* with your cute self!

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