Category: English posts
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Couture Confessions – Chanel, Dior, YSL &c. ♡ Pamela Golbin
As someone who loves talking about elegance so much, I just could not take this book when I saw it at the library! This book is basically a memento of all of the important ideas of the most prominent personalities of the Parisian Haute Couture. Gabrielle Chanel, Christian Dior, Schiap: everyone has they own part…
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The Reason Why French Women Seem To Be On The “Slimmer Side”: what my French mom taught me
As a French woman, I often find it kind of funny when I see posts such as ‘the secrets of French women to…” & most of the time, these posts talk about berets, baguettes and weight. What, weight? Yes Ladies, most people picture us wearing berets with a baguette in our hand, and being really…
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Defining self-esteem & self-confidence + improving our lives.
I have always mistaken two concepts: self-esteem & self-confidence. As the self-help industry doe s not alway define these two, thinking it is “commonsense”, let’s take five minutes and make sure we know what these words really mean. Ready? Go!
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Beautiful Blogger Award & 7 Random Facts About Me.
I am so happy to announce that I have been nominated by the gorgeous Tia from the blog tallblondetales.com to do the Beautiful Blogger Award. It took me several months to sit down and write that post (shame on me lol) but we are finally here, so let’s celebrate with a cup of coffee *grabs…
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Big Life Update ♡ Learn How To Slow Down With Me in 2021.
I never really do “life updates” over here, simply because I love my private life to remain… well, private. Nonetheless, & as you guys are so supportive, I feel the need to share with you a little bit about my personal life sometimes. How could I be trustworthy if I never share anything personal ?…
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5 Ways To Find Balance As a Workaholic.
We live in a society that tends to glorify workaholics and their lifestyle, but contrary to popular belief, being a workaholic is far from being glamorous. It sucks happiness & balance away from you and you never can seem to feel proud or accomplished, even though you are doing your absolute best. Usually, you are…
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The Outstanding Blogger Award
Lately, I have been nominated for the Outstanding Blogger Award by the lovely Jess from the blog Comfort Reads. Her questions are mainly about my bookish habits and goals for 2021 so I will be very happy to share it all with you right now, right before the start of the new year. If you…
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Reminder: Your Christmas Does Not Have To Be Perfect. ☆ Blogmas
Today is the last day of our Blogmas series, & I really hope you enjoyed taking that path with me. It has been hard being consistent, I must admit, but I have made it that far and I am so, so proud. First, I had planned one post a day but with finals & everything,…
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3 Extremely Kind Things To Do In December.
As you guys know, I am a big believer that kindness is the key to happiness. Being kind does not only make other people happy, but makes you happy as well. Moreover, I really find kind people to be more elegant and vibrant. In that post, I shared with you 10 acts of kindness you…
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Why I Do Not *always* Offer Gifts For Christmas & How You Can Live A No-Gift Christmas Too ☆ Minimalism. #Blogmas
I do not offer gifts for Christmas. That can seem weird, but that is a fact. Everyone does what they want, but I personally do not want to give gifts, or to receive them. At least, not for Christmas & when I do, it is because of a personal decision to make someone I love…
The English-speaking Frenchie 