Alix Earle Is Bringing Out A Reality Show, Jacob Elordi's Rumored Next Role & Bruno Mars Tour | The LuxeGen Group Chat

31 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 24 chapters

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In short

The LuxeGen Podcast episode is a pop-culture and lifestyle chat covering: ticket-hunting for major tours, celebrity headlines, clubbing/travel talk, Valentine’s plans, relationship/TV gossip, product recommendations, and listener dilemmas. Guests (hosts) are Poppy, India, and Nikita, who trade outfit details and personal experiences.

Key claims

Harry Styles’ Together Together Tour tickets are selling before the album drops; Bruno Mars’ tour lineup includes Anderson .Paak, Leon Thomas, Victoria Monét, and Ray; Victoria Beckham’s single hit #1 after the Brooklyn Beckham scandal; Alix Earle is reportedly bringing a Netflix reality series; Jacob Elordi is rumored to be in talks for a Bond role (they debate Callum Turner vs Elordi); BuzzBall released a high-value 9-carat, £300k diamond engagement ring.

Notable examples

Parklife stage-dancing story; TikTok “top 10 nightclubs” list (High Ibiza, Warehouse Project, etc.); TV recs like All Her Fault and His & Hers; Tell Me Lies cast dating rumors.

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Chapters

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Fashion Choices and Outfits

0:45 to 2:10

The hosts share their outfit choices and fashion insights.

“wearing a minkadink um denim jacket it's like dual zip really cool it's got this little clasp and like the red threading I really love.”

Harry Styles' Upcoming Tour

2:10 to 2:30

Discussion about Harry Styles' tour announcement and ticket sales.

“And if you want to watch us and be able to see our lovely outfits, subscribe to the YouTube channel as well.”

Bruno Mars Tour Excitement

2:30 to 3:30

Hosts express their enthusiasm for Bruno Mars' tour and lineup.

“I will go, but I can't believe they're selling tickets for the tour and the album's not even out yet.”

Funny Bruno Mars Concert Story

3:30 to 5:00

A hilarious story about a missed opportunity to dance on stage with Bruno Mars.

“Obviously, love Bruno Mars, love Bruno Mars.”

Victoria Beckham's Chart Success

5:00 to 6:00

Discussion on the unexpected success of Victoria Beckham's single.

“I went twice, maybe three times because I was at uni in Manchester and it was brilliant.”

Alex Earle's Reality Show Announcement

6:00 to 7:30

Discussion about Alex Earle's family's reality TV show on Netflix.

“That shows that the UK is obviously on VB and DB side.”

Jacob Elordi's Bond Rumors

7:30 to 8:25

Hosts discuss Jacob Elordi's potential casting as James Bond.

“I thought Callum Turner was in the front line at the moment.”

Idris Elba and Hijacked Series Review

8:25 to 10:20

Discussion about Idris Elba's performance in the series 'Hijacked'.

“And he's wearing like a double-breasted blazer with a bow tie.”

Top Nightclubs Around the World

10:20 to 12:00

Hosts share a list of the top 10 nightclubs and discuss personal experiences.

“I don't know who it's in partnership with, but like 300 ,000 pound, nine carat diamond engagement ring.”

Valentine's Day Plans Discussion

12:00 to 14:00

Discussion on unique Valentine's Day plans and group dynamics.

“so I don't think you would have been to a lot.”
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Valentine's Day Clubbing Plans

14:01 to 15:00

Discussion on Valentine's Day plans and clubbing culture.

“We're going to try and get to at least 10.”

Dinner Plans and Long-Distance Ideas

15:01 to 18:00

Sharing personal dinner plans for Valentine's Day and discussing long-distance relationship ideas.

“and then it's bring your own booze, and then we'll go to the club after.”

Reality Show Relationships

18:01 to 18:40

Exploration of real-life couples from popular shows and their dynamics.

Awkward Viewing Moments

18:41 to 19:00

Sharing experiences of uncomfortable moments while watching intimate scenes in public.

“What is something you've been loving recently?”

Things We're Loving: TV and Fashion

19:01 to 20:30

Introduction to new favorite brands and creators in fashion and TV.

“So if you don't like wearing belts, if you're not into belts, which I'm not, they're basically like two clasps.”

Makeup and Skincare Favorites

20:31 to 22:40

Discussing favorite makeup and skincare products and their benefits.

“He just did his skincare thing in Bangladesh on top of a train.”

Makeup Brush Recommendations

22:41 to 24:10

Sharing insights on effective makeup brushes and their importance.

“I've literally got one in my pocket as well.”

Dilemmas: Friendship and Relationships

24:11 to 26:30

Addressing listener dilemmas about organizing friendship and relationship dynamics.

“How often do you clean your makeup brushes?”

Public vs. Private Relationships

26:31 to 28:00

Discussing the implications of being acknowledged publicly in relationships.

“So we're going to tackle some, you know, best friends, some relationships.”

Navigating Silent Friendships

28:00 to 28:42

Discussing the challenges of maintaining friendships when communication goes quiet.

Public Acknowledgment in Relationships

28:42 to 29:56

Exploring the importance of public acknowledgment in romantic relationships.

“He will still invite you to the pub with all his friends.”

Handling Changes in Best Friendships

29:56 to 31:05

Strategies for addressing uncomfortable changes in friendships without causing a fallout.

“Okay, and finally, this is a best friend one again.”

Evolving Friendships and Expectations

31:05 to 32:36

Understanding how friendships transition and the different maintenance styles they require.

“is just accepting that things aren't going to be the same as when you were 16, 17, 18.”

Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement

32:36 to 32:50

Wrapping up the discussion with a reminder for listener engagement and feedback.

“Maybe, obviously, not in an accusatory way, but speak to that person because their behavior has probably changed for a reason or another.”
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0:00On today's episode of the LuxGen Group Chat, we're going to be talking about all the tools we absolutely need to get tickets for. I actually need to let everyone know that I deserve tickets more than anyone else does. All the sexy TV shows that have kept our jaws on the floor. If you want to be like, oh my goodness gracious, what the hell, please watch that. It's amazing. It had me like stuck on it. I think I finished it in two days. And finally, we'll be answering your dilemmas, friendship and relationship edition. That is the biggest red flag I've ever heard. like this is they were saying dump immediately dump immediately yeah i what it's a great one enjoy hello and welcome back to the luxgen group chat i'm poppy and i'm joined with india and nikita today hey hello right talk us through your outfits you're looking fabulous today hey i am wearing a minkadink um denim jacket it's like dual zip really cool it's got this little clasp and like the red threading I really love.

0:56I've got Pull and Bear trousers on, which are like kind of tailored trousers, but they feel really comfortable. They're kind of like a mix between trousers and sweatpants, kind of. And then my Alohas, which are like - I love those. If you're not watching, they're suede with like yellow, green, purple, and like flat. They're really cool. I don't know if I've described that right, but they're really cool. Fair, I'm wearing a skort from Bershka. I love a little skort. Gani cardigan. Amazon fashion shoes with bows. No way. Amazon fashion. I didn't even know Amazon did fashion. Well, I work with them and they do fashion.

1:32No way. And you can take the bows off I think it's really cute. Really nice. That's it really, isn't it? I love that cardigan. Yeah, it's so nice. Yeah. And the button detailing. I'm wearing it for the color of the saison. Fabulous. Yeah, baby blue. What am I wearing? What are you wearing? What am I wearing? I like the shirt. It's actually from Lioness on ASOS. It's like for those that can't see. It's one of those t-shirts over a shirt situation. She was a skater boy. She thinks I look like a 12 year old skater. No, it looks great. And then I've got some baggy Zara jeans with like a little turn up at the ankle and then some Zara boots as well.

2:06And that's me. I've gone very comfortable today. Yeah, I love it. I love it. I love it. And before we get into the hot list, don't forget to subscribe. And if you want to watch us and be able to see our lovely outfits, subscribe to the YouTube channel as well. Yes. And see us in all our glory.

2:24Okay, so the first point of call, Harry Styles going on tour, Together Together Tour. This is what everyone's been talking about. Who's coming with me? I will go, but I can't believe they're selling tickets for the tour and the album's not even out yet. Yeah, people are buying tickets based off one song. This is insanity to me. Well, that's crazy to me because I've heard mixed opinions about the song. I've heard a lot of, oh, I need to listen to it two, three, four times before I've been able to like it, which I'm like, wow. I think it's very different to what he's usually done, but I quite like it.

2:50For me, it's giving, I can put it on in the background. We belong together. I haven't listened to this song. Oh, you need to hear it. It's just like a chill bop, but he's going off a different vibe. He talked about it on a podcast or an interview, and he was saying that this album is about challenging him being an audience member and how he had his gap year of being away. So not being the star of the show, but channeling being the listener in a club late at night. Oh, that's interesting. it's like a little career pivot I feel like he's done so much in his life he's so successful he's like I can literally do anything now I'm gonna switch a rooney my genre and then also we've got Bruno Mars going on tour Bruno Mars going on tour guys I actually need to let everyone know that I deserve the tickets more than anyone else does because I'm not only going to see Bruno Mars I am going to see Bruno Mars Anderson.Paak Leon Thomas Victoria Minet and Ray like I don't think you guys understand how amazing of a line up that is That's so good.

3:49Obviously, love Bruno Mars, love Bruno Mars. But I actually found out about the tour through Anderson Paxton Instagram. Fun fact, I was actually supposed to dance on stage with him once at Parklife. His agent came up to me and was like, oh my God, you look so cool. We made ourselves our way to the front. And he was like, oh, you look really cool. We're trying to get some girls to dance on stage with him on his last song. So do you want to come on stage? I was like, absolutely. Oh my gosh, throw me over the barrier and drag me up there. Hold the bus. What the hell? Absolutely. my friend unfortunately is feeling a bit ill towards the end of the set so I'm like oh my god do I be a bad friend and leave her or do I go with her and I decided to go with her well done though I don't think I would have been a bad friend do you know what the good karma is I feel like maybe that's going to happen at this talk when you go and watch it exactly so that being said I didn't get tickets but I'm manifesting this is a manifesting moment because these are like this is actually where I need to be on the 18th of July This is going to come back to you.

4:46Yeah, and I'm going with my dad. Well, we're planning to go with my dad if I can get tickets. So hopefully, if you're selling tickets, please send me a link. I beg. I'm begging, please. It's literally the year of the tour. Everyone's going on tour. I'm like, who do I prioritise? Exactly. Parklife line up as well. So good. Calvin Harris. Yeah. Skepta. Yeah. Lara Larson. Zara Larson. Lara Larson. Lara Larson. Zara Larson. She's back. She is back. Netflix, Nia Archives. Parklife is great. I went twice, maybe three times because I was at uni in Manchester and it was brilliant. I'm thinking of like travelling up.

5:20I think I might. A little throwback. Oh my God, should we do a trip? Please do. Can we? I beg. Again, Parklife if you're listening. Please can we come? Please, we're free. It would be nostalgic. Thanks. On the topic of music, have you heard that after the Brooklyn Beckham and Victoria Beckham scandal, Victoria Beckham's single became number one in the UK? Wait, what? The UK has risen together and made Victoria Beckham number one. in the UK charts. I didn't even, what song is this? Isn't the name of the song something ridiculous like, not so innocent, I'm not an innocent girl. I think it is. How ironic.

5:54That's insane. That is hilarious. That's why it's gone, that's why it's gone back to the world. That's why it's gone viral. Yeah. Okay, that makes so much sense. That shows that the UK is obviously on VB and DB side. Yeah, this is a real split, isn't it? I'm sorry, but even within my friendship group, we're all split. Really? It's half, half, guys. I change on the day. I change on my mood. I feel like when it first came out, I was so like team Brooklyn. And then the next day I heard some opinions and I was like, oh actually I'm Victoria. And my mom spoke to me and I'm like, ah, I don't know who's side to - Well, when the generation, different generations are getting involved.

6:25I know, I don't know whose side I'm on, but right now I'm in the middle. I'm just waiting for a response, but I don't think the parents will respond. I don't think so. No, because she posted something normal about her eyeliner this morning. Oh really? And David posted something normal. They're all acting, something happened. I really need a response. I know, but I'm in the family. That's all I have to say. yeah well speaking of families and in the media alex earl's family are doing a reality tv show on netflix i saw this i am sat and i'm tuned in yeah like because i like the whole family i do and i just think this will be quite a good one like i don't feel like obviously every reality tv is like to an extent scripted or produced but i do feel like she already kind of was posting a lot about her family and it's quite an honest yeah creator i think so i feel like it's going to be good yeah i feel like it's the perfect family for reality tv like as you're saying they're all in the limelight to some extent but what is the dynamic going to be like between his her mom and her step mom in the same show like i know they're already getting on but i don't know like i just feel like that would be a bit awkward and then document not the documentary yeah what is it called is it a series it's like a series no yeah yeah it's a series yeah yeah like kardashians yeah i don't know yeah i also hope it doesn't make me see another side of them that like makes me not like them because i do love them and i'm like i don't want to see something that i'm like oh i feel like there's not much they can do to make me hate them though yeah like i love alexander she's great i'm just like yeah i love them all like even um her little siblings like they're just so fun and a bit crazy yeah with his ipad i know he's just a bit crazy yeah and then another thing in the press the minute is jacob alaudi has apparently met with one of the directors of one of the bomb films and is in talks to play bond really yeah i don't know I thought it was Callum Turner.

8:05I thought Callum Turner was in the front line at the moment. I would love him. I would prefer. Who? Jacob Loddy? No, Callum Turner. I think Callum Turner is the guy. And Jua Lipa swings in as a Bond girl. Could you imagine? That would be sick. Yeah, I can't. That would actually be sick. Couple goals. Couple goals. I don't know. I think Jacob Loddy could do it. He's a very talented actor. I think he could. I don't know. I think something's not right. Yeah, something's a little bit off. I think also the reason I have Callum Turner in my mind is because every headline or video that has been in like talking about Callum Turner possibly being Bond has been the same picture and video of him, like this one red carpet that he was on.

8:42And he's wearing like a double-breasted blazer with a bow tie. And he just looks so Bond-like. So Bond-y. But I have not been able to take that out of my mind. So you could literally give me Daniel Craig side by side with Callum Turner in that double-breasted blazer and the bow tie. And I'd be like, Callum Turner. Even though Daniel Craig is amazing. Just that image has just got me in like him Bond mode. so I don't know anyone else I don't think anyone else could do it for me you know how I was remembered to be Idris Elba for all these years imagine he actually comes out and just does it he's like oh that would be iconic that'd be iconic on the topic of Idris Elba I was watching Hijacked this weekend excellent and Nikita came on my screen I literally was like mum pause it pause it and she was like what and I I said the photo really Indian I was like you're amazing thank you season 2 is out yeah I'm in season 1 I'm in season 1 but season 2 is out and it's such a good TV series sorry I need to start watching it You should.

9:33I remember when I was reading the scripts, when I got sent the whole scripts for the show, I was like, whoa. You know when you're reading something like this? Yeah. It was so good. The filming obviously was just next level. But yeah, based on that, I feel like Edric Elba would be great. Yeah, he was good on that. Yeah. But I'm kind of impartial. I like the sound of a lot of these ones, but Jacob Laudy for me is not quite doing it. He's in too much now already. Like Callum Turner, yeah, he's successful, but I don't see him as like the guy from Saltburn, the guy in Euphoria, the guy from Wuthering Heights.

10:00I'm like, Jacob, take a seat. and just let Callum swing in. Yeah, I feel like you need someone a bit more mysterious. Jacob isn't giving us mysterious right now. He's in a lot. But Callum Turner is kind of like, where is he? What is he doing right now? He's my bond. Yeah. Again, this is fabulous for us moving on. Speaking of engagement rings, have you seen the new Buzzball engagement ring? What? No. Buzzball have released. I don't know who it's in partnership with, but like 300 ,000 pound, nine carat diamond engagement ring. Oh, you have to win it to bid. I thought it was like a legitimate thing now.

10:38I was like, is everyone... But yeah, how mad is that? That's a bit crazy. I don't know how I feel about that. Do you like buzz balls in general? I love... Is the Pope Catholic? Is water wet? I love buzz balls. Don't get me started. They're just the best invention ever. There's a buzz ball fridge in the Sainsbury's down the road. Yes, and they sell the big ones as well. Favorite flavor. Chilli mango. Tequila Rita. Tequila Rita. Is that the green? Yes. I never find that in my local shop. What's your favorite? Chilli mango. Oh lovely as well. You know what, great. No, that's a great choice. I tried the choco, choco milky one.

11:14That one's all right. I don't know how I feel about milk. You don't like. I don't think I can do that on the night out. I mean, it's not making sense for the milky, the. Yeah. No, I know what you mean. How are you mixing that? I don't know how I feel about the milk. But now, you can buy Bosballs in spoons. No. Yep. Yep. I think the news has been out for like two months, but you can buy actual buzz balls and spoons. This is insane. I know. They are just delicious as well. Okay, so I was on TikTok the other day and this video came up. It was like a swipe about the top 10 best nightclubs in the world.

11:42So I was scrolling through thinking that I'm like the biggest party girl. I was really disappointed because I'd only been to one of them. Really? I know. So I'm going to list them and I want to see if you guys have been to any of these. Oh, I won't have been to any of them. They're really cool. They're like on my list to go, but they're all in loads of different countries so I don't think you would have been to a lot. If they're around Europe then I won't have been. Most of them are around Europe but okay. At 10 we have Noah Beach Club in Croatia. I've never been to Croatia. Neither. I've been to Croatia but not to Noah Beach Club.

12:11Well it looks insane. It just says Croatia. My best friend is Croatia. Please confirm Mateo. Is it in Croatia? Confirm. Number nine we've got Ellusion. I think it's illusion but just spelt with a Z. Ellusion. Ellusion. illusion in Phuket, Thailand. I've been to Phuket, I haven't been there. Is it Phuket? Phuket. Oh, damn. I've been pronouncing that wrong. Eight, we've got La Roche Club in Brazil. Brazil is generally top, like number one on my next travel list. I thought you would absolutely eat it up there. I think I would. If any of these clubs are listening, again, we'll come. We'll come and test every club on that list.

12:48Yes. That will be so good. That is a great video idea. That's a great, just like, good life goal. Yeah, like British Airways, can you sponsor our travel? Brilliant. and BuzzBall sponsor are hoffries. Several, we've got Boots House Germany. I'm going to skip to what I have been. Number four, Warehouse Project in Manchester. Oh, no way. Warehouse Project is great. That's on my list. That's my fourth. Is that the world? Yeah, fourth in the world. No way. I know I don't trust this list. Wait, do you not rate Warehouse Project? I do, but like in the world. That's going in the top 10 of the world. That's fourth as well.

13:21I know, I'm surprised it's fourth, but I think in terms of like the size and like just the amount of people that go and the hype around it and the artists that have been like that performed that i actually think it's not too bad okay but anyways obviously number three we've got yoshua yoshaya how do you pronounce it yes and then number one is high ibiza i've been to high as well oh so you've been to two oh guys i need to get out more this list has told me oh have you been to zero i've been to zero though nice oh guys okay oh well that's my new goal. When do we think by the end of what year can I get to all of these?

13:57I reckon by the end of 2028. That's our goal. We're going to try and get to at least 10. Is it 10? No, it is 10. At least five. Five. On the topic of clubbing, apparently Valentine's Day this year is on the Saturday. It's on. Yeah. So apparently everyone's saying that everyone in the clubs is going to be single, but that's not necessarily the case. So apparently if you want to go and meet your match, head to the clubs on Valentine's Day. Don't hide away from it. Well, interestingly, my best friend is hosting a Valentine's for all of us on Valentine's Day. And we've all got like, like in the group, there's like some people in couples, some people are single and they're doing like a supper club.

14:31And so if you're going to do Valentine's with your boyfriend in the group, you have to do it on the Friday because then we're all going to be together like a big friendship group on Saturday. Girls have boys together. So do a lot of your friends in that group have boyfriends and girlfriends? Yeah, I would say half are in relationships and half are single. And on Valentine's Day, we're doing the whole thing together. That's so nice. Yeah, that's actually quite nice to do with your friends actually. She's in her hosting era. It's so fun. Oh, amazing. Get a space, like we've got a space in Dalston.

14:56Oh, so it's not even at her house. Oh, she's throwing it big. She's throwing a party. We all chip in, she's gonna cook, and then it's bring your own booze, and then we'll go to the club after. So actually, that's so nice. Really fun. You're going to the club? We're gonna go to like a pub, and then maybe a club after. I love that. That's such a nice. What are you doing? I am going for Omokase with my boyfriend. I love Omokase so much. I know, we've been wanting to do it for a while, actually. we would last year we decided that each month we were going to save like 20 pounds towards like a really really expensive omakase and then we just never did like it got to december we were like so um what happened to the omakase pot so um we have found somewhere that isn't too like too bad it's like 80 pound per person okay which i think for omakase is actually quite good It's this restaurant called Namaki Sushi in Soho.

15:52It's actually around the corner from Amy Leondor. But yeah, I'm very excited for that because I really love sushi. So that's my plan. What are you doing, Bobby? Well, my boyfriend, thanks, India, for the reminder. He is traveling and he left like a week ago and he's traveling till July. So, do you know, come to my... You've got to join Nikita. Nikita's talk. Let me in. No, on the Friday night, I've got plans with a few friends. Galentine's yeah Galentine's vibe so that would be really nice otherwise yeah nothing wrong for me you could FaceTime Luke yeah I'll FaceTime him but I have I have said that I would appreciate a card and a gift even though he'll be in I think Samoa by then oh nice maybe he's still in New Zealand I don't know where he'll be but I actually have a great idea for you and Luke so my friend was doing long distance whilst we were at uni and her boyfriend was in Canada they've broken up now but that's not the point she they did a FaceTime but they both made really nice dinners and like lit candles and like made decorations in their rooms but they were just on facetime to each other and they just like ate together and they spoke so it's like a little facetime date which i think would be really nice if you're in similar time zone yeah i was gonna say maybe he can make a full english and i'll make some pasta it also wouldn't be valentine's day for him anymore but oh yeah he can just let me live out my dreams that's fine on the topic of relationships as well one last thing before we move on is the but talk at the moment of how many characters and shows are dating in real life.

17:20So, Tell Me Lies, I think most couples in there are actually dating in real life. You've got Lucy and Steven, Wrigley and Pippa are dating in real life. Are you serious? I'm not joking. No way. Yes, yes. And then Oliver, the teacher, this isn't actually a character in the show, but he's dating the showrunner, or his husband of the showrunner. Oh, wow. So I'm watching it like, pwop. But do you know what was awkward as I was watching Tell Me Lies this morning on the train? No. I'm sat like obviously next to someone's dad and as a sex scene comes on I'm like trying to edge into the window You get one of those phone screens that like is the other I do because then I was like oh god I look like filth because I'm watching this this I'm at the same I was on the plane coming back to London and I was watching Anora on the plane So good But obviously there's a lot of twerking and like dry humping and grinding in the club and I was just like, damn, whoever's, also I sat in the aisle so whoever's walking past, whoever's like literally right behind me in the middle is going to be seeing all the sex on my screen.

18:22I know it was a great film. I watched it with my mum. I watched it with my mum. It was fun. It's a really good film. I really, really enjoyed it. I've never seen it. I must watch. You must. You must. It's really good. I really enjoyed that.

18:37Right, okay. Let's move on to Things We're Loving TV products and before we get into it, don't forget to subscribe. India, kick us off. What is something you've been loving recently? I think you guys are really gonna like this. So yesterday I was scrolling through Instagram stories and I see this brand called Billie Jean Clow come up. They have designed, created these thing called jean waist knots or just waist knots that are supposed to replace a belt. So if you don't like wearing belts, if you're not into belts, which I'm not, they're basically like two clasps. They're kind of like earring backs that you put in to one side of the jean and then one here and then they've got like a little clasp and you can just hook them together but they're really coolly designed like they've got like little stars as hooks they've got um like a b for billy jean clove but it kind of looks like the balenciaga yeah it's really really really cool so i'm gonna go get some because i'm not like i'm not a big butt person it looks like you put like a little earring on your jean which is It's like, they're like jean accessories.

19:40Jean jewelry. Billie Jean jewelry. Billie Jean jewelry. They're literally 13 pounds. Yeah, so Billie Jean Khloé, I love what you have created. Also, there's this creator in India called Dia Daya, and she does her outfit checks, but in the most unconventional ways. So I think she creates clothes, she creates clothes. I think she's a designer, but on TikTok she'll do a video of her outfit check, but she'll be like on the side of the street, like frying food. And then like the next bit will be like her in like one of those like moped thingies, like getting off or driving the moped. They're just so creative.

20:18And I've not seen, I've genuinely not seen anything like this. And she's just so cool. And the clothes that she creates are really cool. Some of the creators in India are actually insane. Yeah. Like the production value. I don't know. They are so, they are so unique. Did you see Ramzan who does SL Man? I love him. He just did his skincare thing in Bangladesh on top of a train. On top of a train? On top of a moving train. Is that on his Instagram? On his Instagram. I need to watch this. Oh my gosh. That's so cool. Is that safe? No, it's not safe. Don't do it. Don't do it, but it was cool. Makita, is there anything you've been loving other than Ramzan?

20:53Other than Ramzan. It's from Karma Ayurveda. I'm kind of obsessed with this brand at the moment, but their rose facial spray, it's the only thing that's kind of saved me this winter. and putting it on in the day. It's just so, rose water is really good for the skin. And I was getting loads of little breakouts and I think it was helping when we break out. Yeah. And it's quite nice to just keep refreshing throughout the day. It's getting dry and colder again. I'm like, my hands get cold, my hands get dry and this is really good for like, just the skin refresh. And also I think it's got anti-inflammatory properties.

21:23Amazing. Poppy, what are you loving? I've got a lot of things I've been loving, team. Firstly, the new Jimmy Fairley eyeglasses collection. Because I wear glasses every day. I've actually got contacts in for the first time in a while, but they've got loads of cool new designs and you can get them as sunglasses, all glasses. And I've literally got like four on my wishlist. It's my birthday in March. I'm literally going to put like four pairs on because I wear glasses every day. I'm like investing in glasses. I know I'm going to get my wear out of them. And it'd be nice to have different ones, each outfit and alternate because I've had mine now for nearly a year and like still love them, still wear them every day.

21:58But like, I would like to be able to wake up in the morning and be like, what pair? Not just like same ones on. That's cool. So they're looking really cool. And then what else I've been loving? I've been loving Bruno Mars' new single. It's so good. I just might. That is what I listen to on the train, on the way to work, and on the train, on the way home. And it just gets me in a good mood. And I can't get bored of it. I put it on. It's on repeat. And it makes me want to see him even more. Anyone has a ticket. Come on. Please, please. And then what else have I been loving? I've been loving a lot of new makeup.

22:30because I think over the Christmas period, I was getting to that point where everything was hitting pan. I was running out of a lot of things. So I'm vested in a lot of new makeup. Refine everything. Refine primer, Refine little lip glosses. I've literally got one in my pocket as well. I saw you with that out in the office. That's really cute. This is my like mini on the go one because he's so tiny and cute. Like look at him go. He can just pop in my pocket. And this one is shade terracotta, but I love taupe. I love rosewood. They are good. And the primer is just delightful. I used it this morning.

22:59Yes. I used it this morning. It's like a gua sha and a primer mix in one. And it keeps me really refreshed. And then I mix it in with like my say super gel. And it's just such a glowy base. Nice. Like you say, when it's like winter and you would appreciate this, the makeup brushes are amazing. Oh, I haven't tried. We're in our makeup brush year and it's game changing. It honestly changes the game. A good makeup brush has taken my makeup from a six to a ten. Yeah, you need to try their makeup brushes because they're good. and then on the topic of makeup brushes the Morphe Butter Yellow Travel Kit oh yeah the mouth is dropping from India over there I tried it on the weekend did you?

23:35the brushes are so soft and so good like and they're not too small that they're antisocial to use but as a commuter girly yeah I do my makeup on the train yeah it's compact yeah I've got so many brushes in there they're all the ones that I would need I cannot rave about it enough oh yeah you do your makeup on the Tuesday you do your makeup on the Tuesday so I've literally used it only for like a few days I got it last week but it's a game changer and the little case because it's like silicone-y I can wipe it. It's really important for hygiene. I'm using the case just for all my makeup brushes now because they get a bit mucky in my big makeup bag so I'm like, you know what, separate bag for makeup brushes and it keeps it clean.

24:08And I think the butter yellow colour is limited edition so get in there faster. How often do you clean your makeup brushes? Crickets. And how do you clean them? Are you like a shampoo or are you the ISO clean thing? ISO clean. I should invest in some proper cleaner but I can't even repeat what I do This is a PSA for everyone go clean your makeup brushes do it whilst you listen to the rest of the pod Exactly Anyone else got anything they're loving for me? TV, over Christmas I watched All Her Fault Wow I don't even know It's with Sarah Snook and the guy from season one of White Lotus, I've forgotten his name I know who you're on about.

24:54Yeah, the annoying, the rich one. Yeah. Yeah. The guy with the face and the hair. Yes. And the eyes. That guy, that one man guy. That guy, yeah, of course. The plot twist in this series, bottom line is, this isn't spoiling because this is even in the trailer, but Sarah Snoke is a mum and she takes her son to a play date or the son is picked up and she goes to pick him up from the house and he's not there. And the person that's in the house is like, oh, I don't know this person. There was no boy dropped off. So the whole series is them looking for their child. And it's not just that. There's loads of twists and turns.

25:29There's lies. It's absolutely insane. Like, if you want a jaw-dropping gasper, shocker, if you want to be like, oh my goodness gracious, what the hell, please watch that. It's amazing. It had me like stuck on it. I think I finished it in two days. Did you? It was great. It was really, really, really good. Have you seen His and Hers? No. Oh my gosh. India if you like all her fault this show Nikita you need to watch this guys do you know what's crazy is me and my mum like we love our whodunit what's going on that's why I watch Nikita and Hydra because that kind of show is what I love and his and hers on Netflix you need to watch it it's so good it's on that wave like it's less like plot twisty but like it keeps you grip the plot twist at the end is absolutely crazy okay it's so so good you must watch I'm gonna add it to my list I've got some good lists for you of like this kind of TV.

26:23It's my jam. Yikes. Okay, I'm going to add it.

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26:29Moving swiftly on, we've had some people write in some dilemmas that they want us to help solve. Fun. So we're going to tackle some, you know, best friends, some relationships. So the first one is, I'm always the one organizing plans, birthdays, check-ins. If I stop, everything goes quiet. Do I say something or do I simply just take the hint? Oh. I think I'm just, I'm at that age where I don't want to take any BS. Like, if you're not putting in the effort, I'm not going to go out of my way to say something that you don't really, it seems like you don't really care about. So I might try once or twice, but I'm not going to try until, like, my eyes are bleeding.

27:06Like, if I've tried and I put in the effort and I brought it up once and you're still not trying after that, then I'm not going to do it again. I don't know if they have reached out yet. That's the thing. Because I am a planner. I do most of the organizing. Because my friends are just not good at it. Like, they're not that good at it. I think and this might be a valid day but this person should like slowly like stop making the effort and then if they still message to be like hey like how are you like still continuing things then you know that the friendship is being reciprocated but if you don't if you hear radio silence then no that is not true actually you know because if they say like oh hey what are you up to like what do you and then they come up with questions then it will come back yeah because sometimes I get what you mean by the like being good at planning because I don't think I'm the best at planning but I will always bring the energy yeah like I will turn up and I will turn out and I will bring 100 % but like in terms of planning I'm probably not the best but no actually that's a good point I do get that but I need them to be like really excited to see you again and I go love you too if they were to go silent because at the moment we've got if I stopped organising everything does go quiet do I say something or take the hint does she say something question how much you need this friendship in your life yeah and if you need them and you want them and you love them you have to say you have to say you have to open up the conversation because they might not be aware they might be like you might just be busy you actually might not realize that you're not being the best i feel like i agree with you you know look into how much you value the friendship and if you're not even that bothered or ass just let it go radio silent if you see them once in a blue moon you see them but don't waste your energy trying to book and organize things that they're not going to come to you yeah okay the next one this is about relationships we act like a couple in private but he won't acknowledge me publicly should that matter as much as i think it does yes yeah that is the biggest red flag I've ever heard like crazy they were saying dump immediately dump immediately yeah what this is so why like what are you hiding because then why are you ashamed to be around me but you're in hee hee ha ha in private no yeah I think for me because I'm not one for PDA or anything I think if it's a if it's something that let's say you're both in agreement of then that's fine like me and my boyfriend and not like holding hands, going anywhere near each other in public.

29:22But you're being acknowledged. But yeah, true. I am being acknowledged. He will still invite you to the pub with all his friends. He will still kick you out. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. But like, and he will still introduce me as his girlfriend. Yeah. But we're not PDA-y. We don't need that. I think it's separate things. Acknowledgement and PDA, separate things. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And this is a personality match, right? Like for me, I'm a Leo. I need like more love, more attention, more, you know? Oh, I love attention. I love attention. The right kind. But maybe that's clearly what this person needs too.

29:50I don't think you're asking for much. And acknowledgement? Yeah, literally. Yeah, acknowledgement is the key word here. Do you know what I mean? Acknowledgement. Yeah. I hate that. You know people make you feel small. I hate that. We've all been there. We've all felt like that. No. No. How dare you. Okay, and finally, this is a best friend one again. My best friend's behavior has changed in ways that I don't like, but nothing bad enough has actually happened to justify a fallout. but we're in the same friendship group so I feel stuck smiling through things that don't sit right with me with things she's saying or doing how do you handle growing apart when you can't fully leave and do I say anything I feel like you give it a bit more time and then if she or he really is your best friend then bring it up and maybe they've been feeling the same and just be like are you noticing a funny little energy here yeah yeah I feel like it really depends after you approach it their response yeah i think you as a best friend also have a duty to not go silent on your feelings because they might not be aware yeah yeah and also i think it's normal that friendships grow and change yeah well you actually do kind of just grow apart and like maybe come back together or whatever but things like this happen actually and if they're in the same circle friends against each other all the time maybe it's better just to kind of like have that conversation because they're probably both feeling the similar yeah yeah i think that's one of the things i've had to learn is just accepting that things aren't going to be the same as when you were 16, 17, 18.

31:13And like your best friend from 16 may not be the same slash may not still be your best friend now, but it doesn't mean that they don't love you and still appreciate you still. They are just, we are just changing. We're all going through stuff. Like this is like such a crazy age. Me and my friends have to talk about this and you've got, it's like relationships. You've got high maintenance friendships and low maintenance friendships. True. And neither is right or wrong, but different friends and different types of people need different needs and maybe this is a transition of a high maintenance friendship aka if you got tickets to a concert this girl's coming with you yes yes if you wanted to go on holiday with someone you're asking her first and like that's like a high maintenance friendship you know you've got an expectation to mess each other the whole time call all the time and maybe with different life circumstances this is turning into a i don't text you every day but when i see you it's like we are just the same and we get on because i've got friends that i don't text or message all the time but we will see each other when we see each other it's like normal yeah yeah and then I've got friends that like if I didn't hear from them in like two weeks I probably would be a bit like oh is something all right yeah yeah and maybe the friendship is just transitioning from one style almost to another like when you leave uni that friend that you went to the library with every day you can't see or speak to now every day and communicating it like friendships also need communication it's not just like family and relationships and even where it says here like nothing's bad enough to justify a fallout but that her behavior has changed.

32:36Maybe, obviously, not in an accusatory way, but speak to that person because their behavior has probably changed for a reason or another. It's actually easier to have the conversation than to be ruminating in your head about... Exactly, exactly. Okay, well, that was quite a heavy end, but I feel like we've given some good advice. And if you have any other things, please let us know that we can help and debrief on the next podcast. But just a final reminder to subscribe. Like and subscribe to us so we can carry on wittering on as a team and talk about everything new and give you all the latest and greatest of what's going on.

33:11Thank you to Nikita and India for joining me today and thank you for everyone listening. Yay. Bye.

From the publisher

In this episode of the LuxeGen Group Chat, Poppy is joined by India and Nikkita for a chaotic (in the best way), culture-packed catch-up covering everything we’re obsessing over right now. The girls kick things off with the tours and festivals they *need* tickets for – from Harry Styles to Bruno Mars and Parklife – and the pressure of choosing who deserves the tickets most. In the hot list, they discuss the latest in the Beckham family drama, Alix Earle’s upcoming Netflix reality show and the ongoing debate over who should be the next James Bond (spoiler: strong opinions). There’s also plenty of TV talk, with must-watch recommendations like ‘All Her Fault’ and ‘His & Hers’, before some serious shopping chat where the three discuss their beauty, fashion and product favourites, including cult make-up finds and viral jean accessories. Finally, on the LG Hot Line, they deep dive into your friendship and relationship dilemmas – expect plenty of chat about red flags, growing apart and when to speak up.


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Minka Dink Denim Jacket | https://tinyurl.com/m7jf25br 

Alohas Green Leather Trainers | https://tinyurl.com/2cju25n6 


Nikkita Chadha | @nikkitachadha | https://www.instagram.com/nikkitachadha 

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Diya’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/diyajoukani/ 

Karma Ayurveda Rose Water Mist | https://tinyurl.com/hyd49kff 

Jimmy Fairly Glasses | https://www.jimmyfairly.com/en-gb/collections/women-eyeglasses

Refy Primer | https://refybeauty.com/products/face-primer

Refy Lipgloss | https://refybeauty.com/products/lip-gloss

Morphe Buttery Blends Brush Set | https://tinyurl.com/79cna8br

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