Do you have a sweet tooth, too? If you do, you HAVE to try this recipe. Those delicacies make the perfect host-gifts and they’re guaranteed to be a hit on your next get-together! I know macarons can be scary to bake, but if I can make them, you can too! That why I wrote a new post on LCLivingto give you helpful tips I learned along the way. Perseverance would probably be my key word to achieve these, but I promised it is worth it! Read the full post on LCLiving, for my precious tips on macaron baking and this very sweet coconut macaron recipe!
Last weekend, my boyfriend and I had a little getaway in Montreal. Right before leaving the weather was greyish so I overdressed myself and put on my classic rain boots. When we got there, the sun was shining like it hasn’t been in a long time, and I was stuck in a buttoned-up shirt and my sweaty feet in hot rubber boots. We walked long enough to make me regret my choices about a hundred times. This inspired me to create a comfy outfit I would have loved to wear that day! Lately, I have had a major obsession with embroidery, and this shift dress seems like a dream come true. Topshop, you got me once again.
If you haven’t heard about oil pulling by now, you probably don’t dig through the Internet looking for beauty tips like I do! Luckily for me, I can convince you to try this weird dental hygiene trick.
I first heard about it through The Beauty Department, and my curiosity led me to search the whole web for reviews on that amazingly-rated teeth whitening technique. By the end of the day, I had bought a jar of cold-pressed coconut oil from the nearest natural product store (according to many reviews this oil is definitely the best, but you could also use sunflower or sesame oil).
Now, I guess you’re wondering what the hell I am talking about here, right? Oil pulling is a very old technique used to remove bacteria from your mouth and gums and also has the power to whiten your teeth. Natural and harmless? Yes! Here’s how:
Last summer, I decided to finally jump in and have this vintage twin-lens camera tattooed on my forearm. I had been dreaming about it long enough to make sure I wouldn’t have an ounce of regret, and I haven’t. I honestly thought getting used to it would have taken longer. Along with this recent addition to my body came a slight personal style adaptation. Heavy printed patterns like all over florals just don’t fit anymore, so I prefer going for more elegant flowy silky fabrics, embroidery textured pieces, soft patterns or classic plain t-shirts.
Lately, Sammy Dress kindly sent me this flattering embroidered lace blouse, and I couldn’t dream of a better piece to dress up a comfy office outfit. I paired it with the most comfortable jeggings in the whole world (if you guys think jeans are cozy, you probably never slipped in a pair of those), and my favorite cut-out flats from a Montreal-based vintage shop called 1861.
I’ve had an ongoing crush on that ring ever since I bought it with Roxane. It has such a joyful vibe, don’t you agree? (I wore it for that style post as well, remember?).
I am really pleased with my new Kate Spade frames as well. From the moment I tried them on, I just knew I couldn’t find any better for my everyday eyewear. Out of the three available colors, I picked tortoise because it’s a little lighter than massive black on my narrow face and they still match every thing I wear!
After years of wearing make-up on a daily basis, some products have gloriously reached the top spots on my very-favorites list. If there is one product I can’t leave behind it’s the MATTE Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15from bareMinerals. I have tested many foundation types and it’s the greatest yet. It comes in twenty different shades and it’s really easy to use. All you need is a good brush to apply the powder (don’t forget to clean it afterwards !). I like to use the Pro Kabuki Brush #43 from Sephora.
It ranks at the top best foundation because :
You can easily choose how much coverage you want;
It gives you a natural matte finish and the skin doesn’t feel overloaded;
It helps to minimize the appearance of pores.
To apply it like a pro, go check the “Tips & Tricks” section on the page product. Also, Sephora is now offering a free bareMinerals duo with C$35 purchase !
Lately, the weather has been reminding me how much rainy days get me down. I read somewhere that I probably suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, resulting in lack of energy and motivation along with a craving for sweets and weight gain. Do any of you feel like that too? I feel like this is endless! Anyways, I’ve made a springy playlist out of my recently favorite heart-warming songs to make me feel like we’re not actually skipping my favorite season this year! ha! I’m so thankful for music in these times! (Click through to listen to the playlist!)
If you’ve been reading this blog for while, you probably noticed that I am quite obsessed with paper goods. To be honest, nothing satisfies me like fun stationary and clever office essentials. I discovered Present & Correct a while back and can’t understand why I haven’t shared this on this blog yet! This London-based shop is as refreshing as this interview with its founder, Neal Whittington, who started his business in 2008. With it’s brilliant and consistent branding and finely curated goods, it’s no wonder why this shop is so successful! If my wallet could only agree, I’d probably buy every item they offer, starting with those brass number paper clips! NEED this!
Colors are a major part of my work and everyday life. I find great pleasure in picking color palettes for my designs or bringing together colorful outfits from my closet. When I discovered Emily Blincoe’s work through her blog, I fell in love with her outfit montages for Gap Styled.by, an online project inviting fashion bloggers to share how they style their Gap clothes. Emily’s work is just fun and refreshing, don’t you think?
This pink palette puts me in such a good mood! Now I want to organize everything I own by color!
Over the next few weeks, I would like to introduce you to some of my favorite products that you can use on a daily/weekly basis use. We clean our faces, but what about our makeup brushes ? We use them every day and don’t always take care of cleaning them. I think it’s essential to clean them in order for your brushes to last longer and it also prevents you from spreading bacteria on your skin.
These are my favorite beauty products for taking care of makeup brushes :
You may spray a few pumps on your brush when you’re done using it, it dries quickly and then you can use the same brush to apply the next product. Doing this prevents spreading germs, plus it leaves a pleasant smell. Repeat after each use. With this cleaner, you can invest in a few good brushes instead of having one for each purpose.
In combination with the daily cleaner, this shampoo will help you preserve your brushes for a lifetime. Just make sure to follow cleaning instructions and to let them dry face down.
There’s something about the denim & stripes match, don’t you think? As if it was meant to be! And since I have this everlasting obsession with denim overalls, it just feels natural to mix a striped jersey with this beloved statement piece. Oh and have I been clear enough about my love for rain boots? This would definitely complete my dream outfit today, with the rainy-but-kinda-warm weather. How I wish the sun would shine! Until then, carrying my mustard shoulder bag seems like a good way to brighten up my day.
Fun fact / Last week, one of my coworker wore about the exact same outfit. I showed her my drawing, we had a good laugh about it and we ended up assuming we had very similar tastes for outfits.
Hope you guys are having a wonderful (and not so rainy) week so far! xx
