The Waiting Room
Kathleen Baird-MurrayWelcome to the Substack for La Pyae Apothecary, and my account of Catch Me If I Fall’s adventures around the world… as written by founder and beauty editor, Kathleen Baird-Murray
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 85 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | a month ago |
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Tried and tested on location in India
I’m on holiday. (Correction: I was. I’m about to jump on a flight home, sadly).
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Here is a thing I have learned about myself: I am a much better spectator than participant. I once went to a Vogue BAFTA party for a full 15 minutes. In, out, gauged the atmosphere (popping!), took my visual fill of outfits (gorgeous!), rea...
5 New Beauty Products I Tried This Week
A brilliant new foundation, a delicious collagen drink, and a balmy-matt lipstick that is my new best friend. Worth tidying my desk for
My desk is a total mess. I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been able to keep up with opening my p...
Ageing in 2026: What We Need To Know
What Three Experts Told Me About Ageing in 2026
Pic courtesy of Marc Pacifico, left, to my right you have Jonquille Chantrey and Michaella Bolder
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Kathleen is the founder of La Pyae Apothecary; a Contributing Beauty Editor for British Vogue, and a journalist for 30 years. A behind the scenes view of a very new beauty brand, and the backstage pass for all things beauty
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