Beyond the Mirror- Edition X

MY LITTLE LUXURIES

by Katya Maker

“Luxury isn’t about having it all. It’s about savouring beauty in the details, and living each day with elegance.”

⸻ Couture in the Everyday

For Katya Maker, timeless design is the foundation of style. “A handbag from a couture house isn’t just an accessory — it’s art you can carry,” she explains.

Scarves, shoes, and jewels are chosen with the same philosophy: craftsmanship, longevity, and quiet confidence.
“Luxury for me whispers rather than shouts.
A silk scarf or a pair of perfect shoes can be just as powerful as a bold statement piece.”

⸻ Katya’s Picks:

Style
• Handbag: Black, structured, mid-size from a classic couture house
• Shoes: Elegant, timeless cuts, made from genuine leather (non-negotiable) and most importantly, comfortable
• Jewelry: Sentimental pieces with stories
• Scarf: Silk, always

⸻ A Taste for Indulgence

Food is another of Katya’s languages of luxury.
Her specialty white sauce — “a little indulgence that ends up on everything” — makes even the simplest dish feel extraordinary.

• Summer Luxury: Oysters à la naturelle with icy cold Sauvignon Blanc by the sea.
• Winter Luxury: Feta drizzled with olive oil, a glass of Merlot, and the warmth of an open fire.

“A luxurious meal doesn’t need to be extravagant — it just needs to create a moment worth savouring.”

⸻ Jewels with a Story

Her most treasured jewel isn’t her priciest — it’s a vintage Mrs Jones ring, given by her husband two decades ago.

“True luxury isn’t always expensive. Sometimes it’s memory, sentiment, and meaning that make something irreplaceable.”

⸻ Beauty as Ritual

Beauty, to Katya, is ritual more than vanity. Her ultimate indulgence is a one-hour appointment with Avryl Kinnon Aesthetics:

“It’s my reset button, my glow, my hour of complete care.”

Everyday self-care is simpler but no less meaningful —
a half-hour spa soak before bed.
When it comes to products, she reaches for heritage brands: “Dior cosmetics” feel chic, timeless, and unfailingly elegant. They elevate the everyday.”

• Cosmetics: MAC red lipstick, Estee Lauder mascara & Medik8 moisturiser
• Signature Scent: Chanel Chance

⸻ The Luxury of Escape

Katya’s dream long-haul destination?
Aitutaki in the Pacific Ocean — an island where turquoise waters, powdery sand, and unhurried days define true paradise. And she never boards a plane without her AKA sleep silk mask:
“It’s a luxury for the night, and always in my bag.”