Author: Camille Taboulot
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The myth behind the question: “What do you want to do in life ?” | In defense of those who can’t answer.
Dear reader, Today, I want to talk with you about a really common myth existing in today’s society: the myth that we all should know who we want to be and what we want to do in life while being only around nineteen. It is indeed, depending on the state or the country you live…
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Book Review: Les faux-monnayeurs/The Counterfeiters, André Gide (FR literature)
Dear reader, We usually spend time together talking about style, elegance and good manners. However, I tell you quite often that one of the most elegant thing in the world is knowledge. I hope that, through this series, you will expand your literary culture, and that we will be able to talk about the reviewed…
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How to dress the French way.
Dear reader, I want to start with this little disclaimer: I know many women who do not follow these pieces of advice at all and who are French women. However, I love getting into the stereotype of the “French style”, and I personally follow these little tips to look as French as possible, even though I…
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Five days from Dublin to Northern Ireland.
Dear reader, Today, I start a new category on this blog: the “travel guides”. Since my boyfriend and I met in 2018, I started travelling quite often (he has been fond of traveling for years and has made me his travel buddy… for my greatest pleasure!) Today, I want to share with you our travel…
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A short history of perfume and the best ways to apply it.
Dear reader, I recently wrote about the little simple things you can do today in order to feel more elegant and, most importantly, more confident (the post is over here). One of the five steps I described in this post was related to the use of perfume. I think, indeed, that perfume can instantly upgrade…
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Five little simple things that will instantly boost your appearance and self-confidence.
Dear reader, When I do research about how most people get ready, especially on Youtube, I feel incredibly overwhelmed. I love the result in most cases, but I feel far too lazy (and not competent enough) to follow all these steps every single morning. I know a woman who enjoys the act of putting make-up…
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L’Hypokhâgne : démystification de la CPGE littéraire
Dear reader, Aujourd’hui, retour au français pour vous parler “études”. Sur Internet, on trouve un certain nombre d’articles et de vidéos publiés par des étudiants en fac, mais peu par des étudiants en classe préparatoire. En tout cas, lorsque j’ai opté pour l’Hypokhâgne (Hypokhâgne/Khâgne sont les noms donnés aux deux années que comporte une prépa…
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Free non-material things you can invest in to feel (and become) more elegant.
When one hears “elegance”, one tends to think “pearls, expensive hairstylist and gorgeous jewelry”. Let’s un-learn everything you have been learning so far. I am no professional, but I am passionate of all things related to Elegance and good manners, which makes me think I am (more or less) legitimate to…
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Débuter dans les métiers du livre sans diplômes : postes les plus accessibles, créer son carnet d’adresses et conseils.
Dear reader, Aujourd’hui, je pense qu’il peut être intéressant de parler “métiers du livre.” Commençons par définir ce terme si général regroupant des professions si spécifiques : j’entends par “métiers du livre”, tous les métiers qui touchent de près ou de loin à l’univers du livre, de sa production à sa correction, en passant par…
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Choisir sa voie professionnelle : les conseils d’une littéraire autrefois indécise
Dear reader, Aucun article n’a éclos sur ce blog depuis maintenant quelques mois, mais je compte bien me rattraper (cette fois-ci, je m’y tiens, I promise!). Pour reprendre tout en douceur, je vous ai concocté un article qui pourra sans doute en aider plus d’un. Généralement, c’est le type d’article que l’on trouve en période…
The English-speaking Frenchie 