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3 Jun

From Ancient Rome to 304Tok: A brief history of

From Ancient Rome to 304Tok: A brief history of
A post on X asking for perfume recommendations to “smell like a French whore” recently went viral, garnering 50,000 likes and a flood of replies suggesting perfumes heavy with animalic notes and overpowering florals. While provocative, the idea isn’t new. The link between scent and sex work runs deep. In A Natural History of the Senses, Diane Ackerman notes how many slang terms for sex worker – like the French putain and Italian puttana – derive from the root pu, meaning “to rot” or “decay” (as in putrid), reflecting a long history of associating sex workers’ bodies with foul odours.  In Ancient Rome, brothels, or lupanaria (“wolf dens”) were sensorially overwhelming: cramped, poorly ventilated, the air thick with smoke from oil lamps,...
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18 Feb

10-Minute No-Makeup Makeup for Work Meetings | Elena Rachitskaya

10-Minute No-Makeup Makeup for Work Meetings | Elena Rachitskaya
Contact | PR Inquiries hello@rachitskaya.com In today's video, I'm sharing my 10-minute GRWM makeup routine for a business meeting-perfect for last-minute meetings, presentations, and busy workdays when you want to look polished and professional without heavy makeup. This is a clean, modern no-makeup makeup look for work, focused on even skin, fresh eyes, and soft structure. I explain what each step does, how to apply it quickly, and how to use multi-use products and minimal tools for the most natural finish. Great for hooded or tired eyes and uneven skin tone, and designed to hold up in office lighting and long meetings. PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO (INTERNATIONAL LINKS): - ARMANI | Luminous Silk Concealer (4.5) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-22950255 - RARE BEAUTY | Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation...
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