The One Luxury I Absolutely Refuse to Live Without

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What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

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Let’s be honest—when someone says the word luxury, most people imagine yachts, Birkin bags, or bathtubs with gold claw feet and perfectly placed rose petals.

I imagine silence.

Not the dramatic, eerie kind from horror movies. I mean the delicious, almost extinct species of silence that comes wrapped in a plush robe with an almond milk vanilla moonbeam latte in hand. The kind of silence that costs exactly one locked door, a do-not-disturb face, and the unshakeable audacity to not feel guilty about ignoring your phone.

That’s my luxury.

You can keep your gold-plated faucets and spa retreats in Bali. What I really want is a half hour to myself without someone asking where the remote is, what’s for dinner, or if I’ve seen their left sock. (Spoiler: I haven’t. And I won’t.)

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Because real luxury isn’t a price tag. It’s presence.

It’s being fully, unapologetically in your own body and space without constantly being pulled in 57 directions. It’s a candle that smells like inner peace and a mug that knows your handprint. It’s the sacred ritual of having your first sip of latte before life starts talking at you.

It’s self-care that isn’t for Instagram—it’s for survival.

This Is Why the Self-Care Tip of the Day Series Exists

If you’re nodding along, latte in hand, robe cinched tight—I’ve got something for you.

I started the Self-Care Tip of the Day series to bring more of this exact kind of luxury into your everyday life. The kind that doesn’t require a spa membership or a single passport stamp.

Just small, sacred moments of sanity that are yours.

You’ll find daily tips that are practical, sometimes funny, always empowering—and designed to help you reclaim your glow without burning yourself out in the process.

Want in?

✨ Bookmark the Self-Care Archive
✨ Or follow @voguegenics on Instagram & X for daily reminders to choose you

And if today’s luxury looks like drinking a hot drink while it’s still hot? Congratulations. You’re living the dream.

Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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