Glow by Lady E

Is buying an expensive pen a form of vanity? A few years ago, I might’ve answered yes. I would’ve smiled politely at the glittery packaging, nodded at the cult favorites, and moved on with a trusty old ballpoint or gel pen — the kind you get free from an arcade game or  dig out from the bottom of a pencil pouch. Function over flair. Ink over indulgence.  Anyway, it's just ink right?  But I learned something recently. Learned it the hard way — through heat, swelling, and a wrist that screamed louder than any shopping cart ever could. Here’s the story. The Day My Body Said "Enough" I was doing something mind-numbingly archaic: updating records by hand (it's government required). Hours of listing, scribbling, rewriting. I reached for a basic ballpen — thin, hard, a little ergonomic, a Faber Castell. The kind that glides easily until your grip has to overcompensate. I used it because it's a ballpen and it's black - the two requirements. I a...

  Work isn’t just about getting things done — it’s about how we feel while we do it. My desk isn’t a battlefield anymore; it’s a soft life command center, where even my to-do list feels a little luxe. ( Remember Cam and Hello Kitty ?)  ✨ From whimsical tools that make me smile to essentials that keep me comfy and focused, here are 5 things that help me stay productive and glowing while I work, and write. A woman’s workspace is a spell circle. Every object, a talisman. Every touch, a command. The 5 Productivity Boosters That Make Work Feel Luxe 1️⃣ My Little Pony Gigantic Marker – Whimsy Meets Workflow Because crossing off tasks feels  so much better  with a chunky, colorful marker that makes my inner child giggle. Why it works: It turns even boring lists into a tiny celebration. She doesn’t just tick boxes — she blesses timelines. A purple stroke of ink and the day bends to her will. I saw this at Miniso on our last trip there and I just couldn't resist! By the...