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# beauty rituals : 6 beauty face masks to try out…

You will have probably got the drift by now that I am a huge follower of cosmetics, and more specifically face masks / care which I apply generally before, during or after my bath, for a moment of complete and utter relaxation. So here is a small selection of my personal favs of the moment, with their different textures and uses… I have tried and …

# room with a view in Paris @les dames du panthéon 4 *

Ah Paris Paris.. A sublime city which captivates and seduces the whole world, the most romantic place, the city of lights, and an unavoidable destination for a city trip alone, with friends, family or even better, for a romantic getaway.. It was inevitable that I tell you about it 😉 So I decided to show you the most beautiful Parisian hotels that I have tried, …

# hello Autumn ..

Voila, summer is officially over… time for what is so poetically named the spring of winter, with its dead leaves, rain, foggy and freezing mornings… But we must stay positive, after all Autumn is not that bad.. and even if the days become shorter and the sun is a little less present, it is a beautiful season for slowing down and appreciating cosy nights in, …

# romantic getaway in the red city @La Sultana Marrackech..

For those of you who wish to extend this summer into September, or even October, there are numerous destinations situated only few hours away from Paris where we can treat ourselves to a sunny break for a long weekend… And even though autumn is often beautiful and hot in numerous European countries (Greece, Crete, Spain, Croatia, Italy), today it is in North Africa, and more …

# a romantic and timeless getaway in Camargue @ Le mas de la Fouque..

Welcome to paradise … During our last blogtrip in Provence, we made a stopover in Camargue, a region that I had the opportunity to discover when i was a little girl, and which for me, is reminiscent of wildlife, nature, pink flamingos and birds everywhere, wild bulls free to come and go as they choose in the vast open plains, but also of sun, swimming in the Mediterranean …

# my secret hideway in the south of France @le vieux Castillon

Let me introduce you to this absolutely sublime place, an actual safe haven of peace, suspended in time, in the heart of Provence :  le Vieux Castillon.. This 4 * hotel situated in the center of a little medieval village, between Nimes and Avignon, is the perfect place for a break for a few days on the road to your holiday destination, or a for …

#In cocoon mode with Nuxe rêve de miel range ..

During my trip to Paris, I brought with me, in my suitcase this ultra nourishing range, that hydrates and moisturizers the skin from head to toe before photo shoots … Made from honey, karite, coconut oil and beeswax, these indulgent products with their comforting scents are the best allies for normal to dry skin during winter, even all year round when the skin is in …

# Xmas special last minutes ideas for her, him & cie …

That’s it, the clock is ticking and Christmas is coming ..We sometimes do run out of ideas … and money to please our beloved friends, lover, or family .. especially if we have a lot of relatives … To complete your gift list, and maybe find something more original than the traditionals perfume coffrets, lingerie, books or jewelry gift ideas, here are a few not (too) expensive suggestions. I/ For …

Romantic getaway in France .. The Clos Saint-Martin 4* @l’ île de Ré ..

A little while before departing for New York, we took advantage of a little getaway in La Rochelle, spending a few days on the Ile de Re, in the very chic and snug Hotel and Spa, “Le Clos Saint-Martin”… I had an instant love for this luxurious, beautiful hotel, cozy and full of character (exactly how I like them.) And so it was, in this …

# the good nail philosophy by Kure Bazaar .. to use or not to use ?

I have brought with me in my New York suitcase, several Kure Bazaar nail polishes, that I have been meaning to test for a while now … This brand is composed of 85% organic and vegetable based products and does not use animal testing. It offers a nail polish with few chemicals, using a base of natural solvents, such as wood pulp, cotton, and starches derived …