A woman with dark curly hair, red lipstick, and hoop earrings taking a selfie by a river with a bridge and buildings in the background on a partly cloudy day. She is wearing sunglasses on her head and a dark jacket.

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Close-up of a branch with elongated beige leaves
A branch with several elongated, greenish-beige leaves.
A bedroom with two twin beds covered in red floral quilts, a vintage rug, a wooden box with a painting on top, a door with glass panels, a side table with a red lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

home

A woman with bright red lipstick and a young girl with light brown hair, both smiling, lying close together.

family

A pink house with green shutters, surrounded by a lush garden of colorful flowers and greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.

france

Sunset over a marina with boats docked, orange sky with the sun near the horizon, and flags along the dock.

life

A vintage, ornate jewelry or cosmetic box with a distressed, painted surface featuring a landscape scene, positioned on a white table. To the right, a transparent container holds several makeup or skincare products, including pink and yellow items, as well as a pink makeup sponge and white tube with red lettering.

beauty