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This is not one of those "What's in my bag?" prompts. You know those videos: Some impeccably styled influencer shows off her LV Neverfull, pulls out the $55 Chanel hand cream she says can't survive without, then claims to write in her Smythson journal every day. Except that she isn't carrying a pen in that bag.
Forget bags. A purse or wallet is more intimate, less likely to be replaced often, and tends to reveal more about the owner than they'd like to admit. See which description hits closest to home:
The compact bifold. A few cards, ID, money (arranged in descending order), and no room for excess. It indicates that the owner is probably disciplined, organised and appreciates the value of a good audit every now and then. They're also likely to be in control of their finances, and have got life largely figured out. Teach us, master!
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Give the bad guys a break
Some were third wheeling. Some were just doing their job. Hit replay.
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Waving the matic wand
Mercedes knows how to make a customer happy, both in the driver's seat and at the back. The new E 450 is all class, all power, all business-for an all-consuming price
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Give milk a kiss and a curdle
The world is now realising what India has long known: Milk is healthy, boiling kills germs, cheese is safe. Forget fanatics and fads. Just listen to your body and palate
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Turn on the switch
Make space on your beauty counter! Here's our expert-approved list of the best makeup, skincare and haircare dupes in the business
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No roses, just romance
Had enough of Valentine's Day cliches? How about honouring real love, every day, with a million little gestures that matter?
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Keeping the romance alive
No heart feelings. David Nicholls says that all love stories are actually about loneliness. One Day gave us hope. His new novel, You Are Here, gives us more
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Wait. Have we met before?
When OG holiday hotspots get too crowded, switch to a destination dupe. These places offer a similar vibe, and are often cheaper too
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Happily never after
Viewers were basically robbed when these fan-fav characters didn't end up together. These 10 almost pairings hurt the most
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No love in this triangle
Work, socialise, sleep. It's getting impossible to even do the three basics. Why is the bare minimum so out of reach these days?
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Catching up with Kochi
The city is Christian and Hindu, laidback and booming, traditional and global. That mix reflects both in its old flavours and new food businesses too