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Mother's day selection

May 23, 2022

Since Mother's day is coming up here in France, I thought I'd share with you my gift selection, which is largely inspired by my own wishlist, with some of my favorites and some additions that I think she'd love. You'll find skincare, clean makeup, iconic products as well as some niche gems, 
hope you'll like it !

Charlotte tilbury pillowtalk set // Dior quint in Poncho // Chanel quad limited edition


Take care & much love,
Millie


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Beauty favorites #04

September 08, 2021

Today I have a lot of gems I'm very excited to show you, always on the clean skincare and makeup side of the force ! A concealer, a blush which doubles as a highlighter and is a perfect dupe for the Chanel Christmas limited edition, THE only makeup brush you need, an awesome toner and a great moisturizer !

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The best leave-in haircare products for fine hair

July 23, 2021

With my long, fine and sun-bleached blond locks, having a team of trusted allies to keep them alive is non-negotiable. Hair masks and overnight treatments are mandatory, but I usually use those pre-shampoo and rely on leave-in products post shower. The challenge here is to nourish and moisturize, without weighing it down. Here are my top products !

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Clean tinted moisturizers : two favorites

September 16, 2020

Foundations and I are not friends. Tinted moisturizers on the other hand... I LOVE the fact that those products have a low coverage + act as an extra-layer of skincare. Here's a selection of my two favorite tinted moisturizers !
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Beauty favorites #03

May 23, 2020 Toronto, ON, Canada

Featuring the best lip gloss ever, as well as mineral contouring powder, glow in a bottle and much more ! Happy spring people :)                                                   


Clinique Pop splash lip gloss in Sorbet pop

In a desperate attempt to stop bitting my lips and a desire to actually start playing with lipstick again, I went for this lipgloss to add a bit of shine and a barely-there splash of color...
AND HOLY CRAP. Say hello to plump, moisturized, healthy lips !
It was awarded in 2019 by Allure as Best Beauty and I can clearly understand why : to me, it's the best lipgloss out there. It truly feels unique in terms of comfort ! It's also non-sticky, very moisturizing with  the perfect amount of sheen. If you like lip glosses, you HAVE to try this one.
This shade is an effortless pink nude that is the exact color of my lips, but I'd be very curious to try some bolder colors.



Alima Pure mineral pressed foundation in Teak

I never got over the fact that they discontinued my beloved loose mineral Contour powder in the shade Sombra (WHY THOUGH ?!), because it was the absolute best and also the only powder product that I've  actually finished in my entire life. Literallly. I scrapped every bits for days hoping that there would still be some product left.. and then went on a mission (with tears in my eyes) to find it again.
Well, spoiler alert : that didn't work. 
BUT 
It happens that they have a specific shade in their pressed foundation collection that mimics contouring powder just as great ! The shade is called Teak and it doesn't have any warm or cold undertones to it : it is the perfect neutral brown. I've been a huge fan of their loose mineral foundation for years (the shade range is crazy, and it's the cleanest foundation I've ever came across). You might or might not know I nearly have OCD when it comes to what goes on my face because I got traumatized by severe acne... Well, this brand makes it onto my cheeks, eyes-closed !
I also like to use it as eyeshadow.


Zoeva Concealer buffer brush

I don't doubt that it would make a great concealer buffer brush, but I mostly use it for eyeshadow. When I do my eyes, I have to put concealer on my undereye but also on the entire upper lid because my skin is so thin you can actually see blood vessels peak through... And when I do use concealer, then I find my eyes to lack definition. My face looks flat and very meh. Therefore, to add definition I use a light neutral brown on the crease and outer part of the eyelid, works wonder !
I used to do this with the shade Naked 2 from the first Naked Basics palette, but it got discontinued (am I doomed or what ?). Now I use the Alima Pure foundation in shade Teak, as eyeshadow, to do that, and it's absolutely perfect. 
Two in one !



The Ordinary Hemi-squalane

Even though squalane is an oil, it helps with dehydrated skin too by helping retaining more moisture.  It's perfect for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin, but because it's such a basic ingredient in a lot of beauty products, anyone can use it regardless of their skin type. It will only bring you some more glow and care !
The difference between both The Ordinary serums (squalane and hemi-squalane) is that the hemi version has a lower molecular weight ; it penetrates deeper in the skin and feels dry + more lightweight.
It's a good skincare product/ingredient because it's the basic of the basics, but the reason why I love it so much is because it makes my hair shinier and softer without weighing it down ! Add a couple drops, rub it in your hands and just go through your ends. It keeps frizz at bay and really conditons your hair... for 3$.
Yup.

Linked above is the heavier molecular version of their plant-based squalane (couldn't seem to be able to link the hemi-squalane from Sephora for some obscure reason..). The hemi-squalane is twice as cheap :)




Neroli essential oil

I mentioned it in one of my latest article about essential oils I'm using in our diffuser, but I've recently added it to my face oil and it took it to a whole new level.
It smells AMAZING.
Pick your favorite base oil (in doubt, use jojoba since it's the closest to the oil our skins produce) and add a couple drops of neroli essential oil to it. I'd add one or two drops if it's for the face, probably something like five if it's for the body (both for 100ml).
It has great soothing properties, makes you feel good and smells so nice you'll actually be tempted to skip putting perfume on !





Hope you liked this selection !
Take care & much love,
Millie
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Spring things

April 25, 2020 Toronto, ON, Canada


Spring has basically been virtual in Toronto this year. Because of this, I thought creating a moodboard of things that inspire me for this season would be more than welcome ! Tiny gems which will make you feel like spring just found its way into your home. Hope you'll like it <3
With much love, as always.



Flowy blouse - Mango

The pattern, the light fabric, the color...
Everything about it screams spring, flowers blooming, romance and poetry. When a piece of clothing brings me so much inspiration, I have a hard time resisting : I feel like I'm buying a book in which I'll be the main character. It's inspiration for me to write a new story that I'd be telling you through pictures.


  60 US$  -  36 € - 70 CAD$





Makeup brushes - Sephora x Sezane

The cutest makeup brushes I have ever seen, by far.
I love how daily objects, when they are really pretty and/or hold a special place in your heart can brighten up your day each time you use them or lay eyes on them. Those would make any bathroom shelf the cutest thing ever !
Available on Sephora.fr only (Sezane is a small French fashion brand)


40EUR





Magic Luminizer - RMS Beauty

Glow, glow, glow.
Currently very obsessed with any liquidy, creamy or balmy texture so this highlighter was definitely a must-have. I love how buildable and seemingless it is ; no cheap glittery effect or risk of overdoing it. I have the Living Luminizer (the first one the brand released) which has a more of a white/pearly shimmer, but I feel like the Magic luminizer with its beige tones would look more natural and give a slight sunkissed look.

38 US$





White baggy jeans - Zara

I love when a statement piece of the season is one that is effortless to wear, therefore loose white jeans are a blessing ! I love how they look modern, classy and classic when worn with design shoes like leather loafers or sandals. Comfortable, stylish AND effortless ? I'm in !


40USD - 30EUR - 46CAD




Gold window mirror - H&M home

There's no such thing as having too many mirrors in my opinion, considering how much they brighten up a room and make a space appear bigger ! I really like the window-inspired design and gold accents of that one.


Discontinued at the moment :/




Beige planter - H&M home

Another thing that reminds me of France I guess, whether it's the clay plangters from Anduze we have in our gardens in the South or the big jars that you can see in the Louvre at the Galerie des orangers, I am very much in love with that planter. While we try to stand away from plants for now since we know there will be a moving in perspective, I would love to use it in our bathroom as a toothbrush jar/holder in the meantime !


Discontinued at the moment too.. :/




Wood lantern - Structube

Somewhere between design and island vibes, it would look great on our dresser or on the floor in a corner of our bedroom where I stack books and canvas.



29CAD




Divine Duo Lip&cheek in shade 'b.lovely' - lilah b.

A beautiful cream multitasker with one of the cutest and designed packaging I've ever seen ! The color is a beautiful desaturated nude with warm tones, perfect for a sunkissed effect / bring a dash of color on the apple of the cheeks.
With a clean composition, always.

46USD





ope you liked this selection and that it brought you some sweet spring vibes !

Take care & much love,
Millie
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