The Happiness Tag

1. What food makes you happy?

Sushi & cheese

2. What movie makes you happy?

 Chick flick's

3. What song makes you happy?

Lots of them!

4. What item of clothing makes you happy?

Yoga pants, so comfy! And I love finding amazing shirts :)

5. What's you happiest memory?

Probably going to New York! Hopefully I go again soon! Oh, and seeing Taylor Swift <3 p="">

6. What beauty product makes you happy?
Right now, my Too Faced chocolate palette (it smells like chocolate, I mean, come on?) and there's a lot of pretty looks you can do with it. Also, I'm in love with my new perfume, Ari by Ariana Grande - the smell puts me in a great mood! :)

7. What do you do to make yourself feel happier when your down?
Listen to some good music, and just relax.

8. List 3 random things that make you happy...

Makeup, Sushi, Travelling

I tag everyone! :)

Tag | 40 questions

Can you tell I've been loving tags, lately? Here goes another one!

1. Three words about me: understanding, honest, creative

2. The first thing I do in the morning: Check what time it is.

3. When I hear music on the radio: Mostly dance. Sometimes sing.

4. I'm looking forward to: probably going to Montreal soon!

5. My wardrobe is full of: shirts.

6. When I have to get dressed up: I always want to create a new outfit but end up being too much in a rush, so I just put an outfit that works.

7. I passionate about: Beauty - Fashion - Magazines - Reading - Writing - Travelling - Shopping - Camping - Photography - Guitar - Music - Concerts - Nature - Art - Culture - Pop culture - Graphic Design - Blogging - Social Media - YouTube - and more... haha!

8. A little secret about me: I can't think of that right now haha!

9: I feel at my best: when blogging!

10. In the coffee shop I order: probably a iced coffee, cappucino, normal coffee or like a frappucino. I love to try new things! :)

11. In the bar I order: probably a cocktail, or rum n' coke, wine or something with vodka

12. In a group of friends I am: the awesome one hahaha!

13. Within the family, I am: the loud one that is always talking

14. I can not live without: music

15. Children are: something that I would like to have one day

16. At night: I go to bed too late, it's currently midnight, oopssss! 

17. In my bag I have: wallet, lip balm, hand creams, keys and phone.

18. Training is: something that I would like to do more

19. Policies are: needed in every day life.

20. Love is: the most important thing

21. In Autumn: It's an amazing season. Take pictures | cute clothes | candles | chilly walks

22. By my bedside I have: too much stuff!

23. In the kitchen I: love to cook/bake

24. I'm worst at: being patient

25. I'm best at: being understanding and honest

26. I love: life! 

27. What I want with my life: be happy, travel, make my dreams come true :)

28. I admire: bloggers that are really dedicated.

29. The best thing I know: "All we have is right now"

30. Unusual habit: I can't think of that...

31. I am a member of: -

32. I believe in: chasing your dreams

33. You may not know that: I am french

34. In the evening I: do lots of things

35. As a friend, I am: understanding, supportive, loyal

36. When I have free time: I visit new places

37. When I'm at work: I am focused

38. You're allowed to lie if: you have a secret you're not able to tell yet...

39. In five years I am: 27 ahh omg.

40. In ten years I am: 32, woah!

Tag | The beauty blogger

Hey everyone! Hope you all had a lovely week!

I've been loving tags at the moment; tags are always a great way to learn more about the blogger! Im planning to do non-tag post next week, if there's anything you'd like to see, let me know in the comments!

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

My hair are naturally curly. 

2. What is your natural hair colour?

I'm a brunette

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

Go to a salon.

4. How often do you wash your hair?
Normally, every 2-3 days.

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

Most days, I wear the same styles... but I need to try new things. Pinterest has too many pretty style to have the same look everyday!

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

Most of the times, I paint my nails. But I like to go to a salon from time to time :)

7. How often do you change your nail polish?

Sometimes, I change it after 3 days. Other times, after 2 weeks... there's no inbetween ahah!

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?

Sometimes I do it in the winter too. But most of the time, I do it mostly in the Summer!

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?

It depends, when I'm working I don't have that much time, so probably 10-15 minutes. But when I have the chance I like to try new things, and when I'm going out it takes longer as well.

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?
Face.

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?
When you're a beauty blogger it's hard to just buy what you need. Some things (mascara, foundation, face powder), most of the time I will buy them only when I need them. So I would say its a mix haha!

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
Not often, most of times it's just for nights out or events.

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?
Not when I have no where to go.

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?
Unless I'm going somewhere.

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?
Probably not.

16. How many high end products do you have?

A lot haha!

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

Not enough.

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?
Sometimes I plan. Sometimes I don't.

19. How often do you change your handbag?
I have a few everyday bags that I change from time to time. I have smaller ones for when I go out or travelling.

20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?
It's never the same. Most of the time it depends on if I'm working or not, or have early plans. If I don't have to be up early, I'll go to bed late, probably.

21. How often & when do you workout?
Not often as I should. I would like to workout like 4-5 times a week. Life gets in the way and most of the time I only get to workout 1-2 a weeks... oh well, it's a start, right?

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?

Right-handed

23. How tall are you?

5'8

24. Do you speak a foreign language?

No

25. How many pets do you have?

A dog.

26. How often are you on Blogger?
Probably like 3-4 days a week to read & write. But I check it everyday for my stats, comments and stuff like that :)

27. Do you read the comments posted on blogs?
Sometimes.

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?
Yes

29. How did you come up with your blog name?
It's lyrics from a song. Mason Musso - A girl like you. I had the lyrics ''Sparkle This City'' on my bedroom wall throughout my teen years haha (3 years ago - what? haha)

30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

My iPhone or my Canon

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)

A few times a week.

32. What is your favourite colour?

Turquoise, Purple, Coral.

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?

Cosmo, Vogue, Seventeen, NYLON, and others that I can't remember.

34. Do you swear?

Too much!

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?
It's already 10:21pm, I will publish to post, check social media, go take a bath, do my skincare routine and get ready to go bed as I have to work tomorrow!

I tag EVERYONE!

Caroline x

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Christmas tag // 2014

I love Christmas so why not do a Christmas tag!?! Let's go!

Favourite Christmas film?

I have so many! I loveee Christmas movies. I love Grinch, Elf, Jingle all the way, Christmas with the Kranks, Home Alone and soooo much more! And there's a lot that I want to watch as well :)

Do you open your presents on Christmas eve or Christmas morning?

Christmas eve!

Do you have a favourite Christmas memory?

So many! 

Favourite festive food?

Hard to decide. Pies, broccoli salad, cheese, candy cane, Terry's chocolate orange, pasta salad, etc...

Favourite Christmas gift?

I can't decide. I had so many lovely gifts.

Favourite Christmas scent?

Peppermint, candy cane, mint. Love love love anything that has a minty smell.

Christmas eve traditions?

Wake up, big breakfast usually and then normally we open up our stocking stuffers and then our presents. Then, we go at our grandma for a Christmas supper/open our gifts around midnight :)

What tops your tree?

A star

As a kid what was one of the crazy thing you asked for buy never received?

Moon shoes!

What’s one of the best things about Christmas for you?

Family time. The spirit of the holidays. Eating good food. Drinking. Laughing. Giving and receiving gift. The feeling of it all. 

I tag anyone that wants to do this...  Merry Christmas everyone! Have lovely holidays xxxx

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The 1989 Inspired ''Ask anything'' tag

I've been a Swiftie for as long as I can remember. I've seen Taylor Swift in concert during her Fearless tour a few years ago and it was one of the best day ever! Taylor has influenced me alot; I took guitar classes, started writing my own songs, her style has also inspired me and the way she carries herself! So it's only normal that I do this tag aha!



1. Welcome to New York. If you could live in any city, which would it be and why?
New York! haha!

2. Blank Space. What is something that everyone thinks is true about you but is actually false?
That I'm shy... Most people that say that don't even take the time to talk to me? So I can't understand how they'd say I'm shy. I might not be the greatest conversation starter but if you start a great conversation and you are interesting I will surely join in and have many, many things to say... People that I'm close to know that I'm not shy ahah so yeah! Very annoying when people say that; you have no idea!

3. Style. What is one item in your closet that makes you feel unstoppable?
Not one thing in particular, but when I find things that goes together perfectly to create an amazing outfit.

4. Out of the Woods. What is one thing that you're afraid of?
I can't think of one thing right now, but I sure am afraid of some things...

5. All You Had To Do Was Stay. Who is someone you wish was still in your life?
Some people.

6. Shake It Off. What is something you have had to shake off?
What people say. Ignore them. They don't know any better and have nothing better to do with their time than to gossip all day; please go back on the couch and watch TV. And stop making the world a negative place. Thank you. 

7. I Wish You Would. What is something you'd like to happen right now?
That I didn't have to sleep and that I could work more on more on my blog. Just more time in general for everything...

8. Bad Blood. Have you ever had someone stab you in the back?
Not really - I don't do to people what I don't want them to do to me. And even if they tried, I simply don't even have the time to deal with that!! 

9. Wildest Dreams. What would you like to be remembered for?
Woah, good question! Not really sure...  

10. How You Get The Girl. What is your favourite pick-up line?
I don't have one

11. This Love. What is something you got back that you never thought you would?
Not sure 

12. I Know Places. Where is one place you always feel safe?
Home.

13. Clean. What is an important lesson you have learned in life, and how did you learn it?
Everything happens for a reason.

I tag you!

The Beauty Tag

I love doing a tag - it's relaxing and it gets your mind off of anything stressful! :) Hope you'll enjoy!

1. Do you remember your first make up item?
Not exactly - but I'm pretty sure it was something from NYC.

2. What kind of coverage do you prefer for your foundation?
I'd say light/medium coverage. Even if sometimes I would need more coverage, but I don't really don't feel comfortable with alot of coverage.

3. Favourite high end brand?
Can I say all of them? But I guess I'd say MAC, Urban Decay, NARS, Too Faced..  I could go on ahah!

4. Favourite drugstore/highstreet brand?
Maybelline, Revlon, Rimmel, ELF, NYX, Wet N' Wild.

5. What cosmetics brands have you always wanted to try but still haven't?
Chanel or Dior. I really want to try something from those brands. Especially Chanel. One day!

6. Do you wear fake eyelashes?
Sometimes. For special occasion or when I go out.

7. Is there any kind of make up you can't leave the house without?
Face powder and mascara.

8. What is your most cherished beauty product?
Probably my Urban Decay Naked Palette - Since my love for makeup has grown I didn't get the chance to go to a Sephora, cause we had none here. So when I went to New York, I finally got the chance to buy my Urban Decay Naked Palette at the Sephora in Times Squares. It was a special moment ahah!

9. How often do you shop for make up? Do you pick out a lot of products at once?
When I had a job, yes - I bought alot of products at once. But right now, not really. Can't say I'm on a spending ban but I'm trying to use and enjoy the product I already have. I still buy stuff from time to time but rarely all at once. Also, I rarely have the time to watch Youtube videos, sadly, but I guess it does help...

10. Do you have a 'beauty budget'?
No.

11. What type of product do you buy the most?
I love buying eyeshadow palettes at Sephora! Lately, I like trying out new skincare product.

12. Do you have a favourite place to shop for make up?
Sephora, MAC, Walmart, Target, Pharmacies...

13. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?
That's a hard one. Probably MAC!

14. Which brand has the best packaging?
Benefit, Too Faced, NARS

15. Which celebrity always has great make up?
Lauren Conrad

16. Which do you apply first, concealer or foundation?
Concealer.

17. Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?
Yes. I love benetint!

18. Do you apply your foundation with a brush, sponge or fingers?
Not always the same. I like using all of them. It depends on how much time I have.

19. Which foundation do you use the most?
I don't really think I have a favorite. 

20. Do you use a make up base or primer for the eyes? 
Yes - Urban Decay Primer Potion. 

I'm tagging everyone!

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Tag | Confessions of a Blogger

Hello everyone! Today, I will be doing a tag. Hopefully you enjoy tags. I honestly really like reading tags because they are an interesting way to learn more about the blogger. This tag is about being a blogger/blogging, so any blogger can do this tag! :)

When did you start your blog?

My first blog posts were on the 4th of September (ALMOST a year did not even realise!!) and to be honest I didn't really knew what I was doing. I really only started around December.

Have you had any past online presence before (Other blog, YouTube)?

Yes I did. But I don't really remember the name and stuff, aha!

Why did you start a blog?

I've been watching videos from beauty guru on Youtube for a few years now. Once, I was watching a video (can't remember by who) but she was talking about her beauty blog. And I started reading and reading and reading blogs and became in love with blogs. As I've always wanted to start my own Youtube beauty channel but feared the criticism-- blogging seemed perfect for me as I love: beauty, writing, taking pictures and editing! It's now my favorite thing in the world and I'm so glad I discovered the blogging community :)

When did you become serious about starting a blog?

To be quite honest, I've always struggled with posting frequently from the beginning. It was new and I had to organize my time better since I was always busy this year. I feel like I'm getting more serious/better about posting frequently and that the quality of my posts are improving more now. But I'd that around the month of April, I started taking it more seriously and my post has improved around that time and wishing that they continue to improve as the time goes by :)

What was your first post?

It was a short fashion post about trends for autumn. ahahah!

What has been your biggest challenge about blogging?

Finding the time to blog is mine.

Where do you see your blog in one year?

I have no idea! But I'm super excited about another upcoming blogging year!

What is the most rewarding thing to you about blogging?

I love meeting like-minded people. Reading comments and tweets is one of the best thing in the world. It makes my day when someone comments and show that they are interested!

What is the most discouraging thing that happens to you?

Honestly, when I don't get comments it makes me feel like I'm talking to myself! :(

What's your lasting inspiration or motivation?

I find inspiration from everyone and everywhere, bloggers, youtubers and etc. I love seeing how people are passionate and dedicated about what they're talking about. I love seeing parts of people lives' on blogs/youtube. I love seeing what everyone is loving at the moment and reviews... which makes me spend so much! But that's part of being a blogger, right?

Hopefully, you enjoyed reading this tag and learnt a few things about me/my blog.

40 Question // Tag

Hi everyone! Today, I feel like doing a blog post more on the personal-ish side of things! Hope you enjoy! 

 

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

CLOSED! Can't stand sleeping with them opened aha!

2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?

Yes and most of the time I end up not using them!

3: Do you have a middle name?

Yes I do!

4: Favourite subject at school?

From the classes I took I'd have to say Nutrition, Arts and Biology.

5:Do you like to use post-it notes?

Oh yes- I kinda have a slight obsession with them!! 

6: What's your favorite colour? 

Omg, there's so many colors I like. It depends for what and whatnot. But I'd have to say Turquoise, Coral, Purple, Mint. Colors like that. :)

7: Have you graduated high school?

Yup. In 2011. What?! Already 2 years. Trust me, time flies!!

8:Do you have freckles?

Nope, not at all.

9:Do you always smile for pictures?

Well, most of the time ahaha!

10: Whats your favorite animal? 

I wouldn't want to have my own, but I really like how tigers look.

11:Have you been out of the country?

Yes.

12: Any sibling?

Yes, I have one sister! 

13: Favourite movie?

So many movies that I adore, and I know I'm gonna forget some. But Save the last dance has been one of my favorite since I was younger (love dance), The Last Song, Edward Scissorhands (love Johnny Depp) and Mean Girls.

14:Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?

Oh yes, I've always been a big lover of dance! Took dancing lesson when I was younger also.

15: What phone do you have?

I have a iPhone 4S.

16: Whats your favorite number?

7.

17:What size is your bed?

Double I believe.

18:What is your Song of the week?

Do I wanna know - Arctic Monkeys

19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?

Yes!

20: Any hobbies?

Makeup, Fashion, Reading, Photography, Travelling, Blogging, Dancing, Music and Playing Guitar and much, much more!

21:Whats your least favorite movie?

Any scary movies; I get scared easily ahah!

22: Favorite TV show?

I have so many but here's a couple: One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, Glee, Vampire Diaries and How I met your mother. But I'm very slow with catching up with shows but I really want to start watching more!!

23:What do you drink with dinner?

Not always the same! 

24: Favorite You Tuber?

So many, alot of beauty gurus and stuff! Also, Shane Dawson, Smosh... you know!

25:What is your usual bedtime?

It can be anytime! Sometimes early, sometimes very late (night owl right hurr!)

26:Are you lazy?

I try not to be but you know!

27:What is your Chinese astrological sign?

I don't know haha!

28:Are you afraid of heights?

I don't know, it depends?

29:Do you sing in the shower?

Yes!

30:Ever used a gun?

No.

31:Do you believe in ghosts?

No.

32:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

Like, all the time.

33:Take a vitamin daily?

From time to time!

34:Wear slippers?

Sometimes!

35:Wear a bath robe?

When I get out of the shower.

36:First concert?

Uhm. Not too sure!

37:Ever take dance lessons?

Yes, as I said before. I regret leaving, I still want to continue dance because it's one of my passion. I remember being asked to be a teacher for a dancing class when I was younger! :')

38:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

Something cool aahah!!

39:Can you swim well?

I think so! Took courses for that as well when I was younger and they asked me to go up a level because I was too advanced ahah! Why did I quit? 

40:Do you want kids?

Yes and no. But in the future

So congrats if you're here, hope it wasn't too boring! ;) Please let me know if you did and enjoyed so I know if you guys want more personal posts!