On a fine Parisian day in the 18th arrondissement last month, Ophélie and I decided to treat ourselves with a couple of photos and an astounding view over Paris from the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre. It didn't really feel like autumn - the sun was shining and the air way too warm for October. In fact the only thing that was reminiscent of a chillier time was my outfit.
Breakfast at Montmartre
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
CityGuides, ParisOn a fine Parisian day in the 18th arrondissement last month, Ophélie and I decided to treat ourselves with a couple of photos and an astounding view over Paris from the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre. It didn't really feel like autumn - the sun was shining and the air way too warm for October. In fact the only thing that was reminiscent of a chillier time was my outfit.
Paris is an exceptional city who benefits from a great reputation among bloggers and lovers alike. Although just like every capital in the world it is not perfect and has flaws, the City of Lights gives off an irresistible something that makes you fall in love with it. Maybe it's part of my French pride to rave about Paris but it didn't take me long to realise I am just one in a million: until recently, it had been the most visited city in the world. The evidence being that flocking together under the Eiffel Tower has lost a little bit of its splendor, but anyway. What happened in November 2015 impeded people to live normally at first but as nothing stands for freedom more than Paris, the city has found a way to continue doing what it does best: drinking wine at a terrace, talking for hours with a coffee in hand and loving, of course.
Why is Paris so fascinating?
Friday, 3 November 2017
CityGuides, ParisParis is an exceptional city who benefits from a great reputation among bloggers and lovers alike. Although just like every capital in the world it is not perfect and has flaws, the City of Lights gives off an irresistible something that makes you fall in love with it. Maybe it's part of my French pride to rave about Paris but it didn't take me long to realise I am just one in a million: until recently, it had been the most visited city in the world. The evidence being that flocking together under the Eiffel Tower has lost a little bit of its splendor, but anyway. What happened in November 2015 impeded people to live normally at first but as nothing stands for freedom more than Paris, the city has found a way to continue doing what it does best: drinking wine at a terrace, talking for hours with a coffee in hand and loving, of course.
Two Days in Naples
Saturday, 30 September 2017
CityGuides, NaplesAs you’ve probably noticed on my Instagram or my previous post on influencers (here), I’ve been smitten by Jeanne Damas for more than a year now. Her fashion sense and lifestyle in Paris have became an obvious stream of inspiration to me. There is just something about them - maybe the fact than she seems able to recreate a Paris from the 70s than doesn’t exist anymore, enhancing the idea of a perfect city exuding la joie de vivre à la française, wine and trips to Bretagne included - I can’t help but feeling drawn to what she wants to share through Rouje, the brand she launched not so long ago. Ah yes. Her perfectly-tousled bed hair and insouciant sophistication.
So when a friend of mine let me know there was a collaboration project going on between her and My Little Box (officially confirmed on her Instagram story) I didn’t think about it twice, also because I had already experienced two boxes I was happy about (you can read about what I thought of them and learn more about the concept of the boxes here and here). I ordered the September special edition as a flash. As September is also my birthday month, the box came as a gift to myself and fortunately I was very satisfied with the content of it.
La vie en Rouje
Thursday, 14 September 2017
LifestyleAs you’ve probably noticed on my Instagram or my previous post on influencers (here), I’ve been smitten by Jeanne Damas for more than a year now. Her fashion sense and lifestyle in Paris have became an obvious stream of inspiration to me. There is just something about them - maybe the fact than she seems able to recreate a Paris from the 70s than doesn’t exist anymore, enhancing the idea of a perfect city exuding la joie de vivre à la française, wine and trips to Bretagne included - I can’t help but feeling drawn to what she wants to share through Rouje, the brand she launched not so long ago. Ah yes. Her perfectly-tousled bed hair and insouciant sophistication.
So when a friend of mine let me know there was a collaboration project going on between her and My Little Box (officially confirmed on her Instagram story) I didn’t think about it twice, also because I had already experienced two boxes I was happy about (you can read about what I thought of them and learn more about the concept of the boxes here and here). I ordered the September special edition as a flash. As September is also my birthday month, the box came as a gift to myself and fortunately I was very satisfied with the content of it.
Instagram has for long been my favourite social media. I can't hide the fact that I am fond of esthetics and photography so Instagram is both the best place to express myself and a great one to find inspiration. Talking about inspiration, I have noticed that I keep coming back to my favourite accounts whenever I want to get inspired or simply to put myself in the mood to shoot nice pictures. People and bloggers I follow don't necessarily have the same style however I find that this diversity makes this social media more interesting ; so here are my favourite influencers for you to indulge in!
Christie Tyler | @nycbambi
5 Instagram Influencers You Should Know
Thursday, 24 August 2017
TheIndustry
Instagram has for long been my favourite social media. I can't hide the fact that I am fond of esthetics and photography so Instagram is both the best place to express myself and a great one to find inspiration. Talking about inspiration, I have noticed that I keep coming back to my favourite accounts whenever I want to get inspired or simply to put myself in the mood to shoot nice pictures. People and bloggers I follow don't necessarily have the same style however I find that this diversity makes this social media more interesting ; so here are my favourite influencers for you to indulge in!
Christie Tyler | @nycbambi
Last November I walked into a Roman library to purchase a book I could improve my Italian with. It had to be relatively short, not too complicated to understand and of course I had to be captivated from what I read on the back cover. He recommended Momenti di Trascurabile Felicità by Francesco Piccolo, and got me convinced. As soon as I perused the first words along its pages I became completely smitten; I knew it was the kind of book you wish you’d never finish because it is this good.
Little Ordinary Moments of Happiness
Saturday, 19 August 2017
Inspirations, Life
Last November I walked into a Roman library to purchase a book I could improve my Italian with. It had to be relatively short, not too complicated to understand and of course I had to be captivated from what I read on the back cover. He recommended Momenti di Trascurabile Felicità by Francesco Piccolo, and got me convinced. As soon as I perused the first words along its pages I became completely smitten; I knew it was the kind of book you wish you’d never finish because it is this good.
I remember wondering at first what luxury beauty products were the worthiest to buy, and came to mind foundation, lipstick and possibly mascara. So when I splurged on CHANEL's Poudre Universelle Compacte I wasn't entirely sure of the difference using this one would make compared to my former Rimmel's Stay Matte compact powder. It took me a bit of time to start using it as I generally don't apply a lot on my face, but when I started living in Rome in summer and needed to stave off the shine, I quickly realised how high-quality this product was and it all became clear that I could never live without it again. This CHANEL powder is definitely worth having its own spotlight on the blog!
The Ordinary Review: My Essential CHANEL Poudre Universelle Compacte
Monday, 14 August 2017
Lifestyle
I remember wondering at first what luxury beauty products were the worthiest to buy, and came to mind foundation, lipstick and possibly mascara. So when I splurged on CHANEL's Poudre Universelle Compacte I wasn't entirely sure of the difference using this one would make compared to my former Rimmel's Stay Matte compact powder. It took me a bit of time to start using it as I generally don't apply a lot on my face, but when I started living in Rome in summer and needed to stave off the shine, I quickly realised how high-quality this product was and it all became clear that I could never live without it again. This CHANEL powder is definitely worth having its own spotlight on the blog!
Italian cuisine is known in the whole world as one of the most popular, tastiest and simplest assortment of food - everywhere you go you will step upon an Italian restaurant serving pasta and pizza. It's been my favourite for as long as I can remember. However before moving to Italy, I had scarcely any idea of the regional richness of its gastronomy. Now that I live in Rome I've had the time, along with a few friends, to catch up on culinary wonders and swore I'll always pay attention to regional specialties to get the best out of Italian trips. Indeed it is quite simple to understand that the best Italian food one can ever try is in Italy, provided that you know what to eat depending on the city you're visiting. If for example Italian gastronomy is not all about pasta hundreds of recipes exist, so an Italian person who knows their own cuisine will not pick the same pasta dish on the menu when sitting at a restaurant in Rome, Naples or Florence.
Food Specialities to Try in Rome
Monday, 7 August 2017
CityGuides, Rome
Italian cuisine is known in the whole world as one of the most popular, tastiest and simplest assortment of food - everywhere you go you will step upon an Italian restaurant serving pasta and pizza. It's been my favourite for as long as I can remember. However before moving to Italy, I had scarcely any idea of the regional richness of its gastronomy. Now that I live in Rome I've had the time, along with a few friends, to catch up on culinary wonders and swore I'll always pay attention to regional specialties to get the best out of Italian trips. Indeed it is quite simple to understand that the best Italian food one can ever try is in Italy, provided that you know what to eat depending on the city you're visiting. If for example Italian gastronomy is not all about pasta hundreds of recipes exist, so an Italian person who knows their own cuisine will not pick the same pasta dish on the menu when sitting at a restaurant in Rome, Naples or Florence.
Piazza Madonna ai Monti |
I know I haven't been very active on my blog recently - life got very busy but we all go through intense period of activity sometimes. Let's say that now, July 2017, I'm opening a new chapter in my life and I am, finally, living in Rome (well, for a few months) and blogging again along the way.
Dear Rome, I'm Back
Thursday, 13 July 2017
CityGuides, RomePiazza Madonna ai Monti |
I know I haven't been very active on my blog recently - life got very busy but we all go through intense period of activity sometimes. Let's say that now, July 2017, I'm opening a new chapter in my life and I am, finally, living in Rome (well, for a few months) and blogging again along the way.
When I realised I had travelled more in the UK than in my own country, I decided to take action and hold some time to explore France more. Although Paris is obviously a classic there is so much more to visit - after Strasbourg and Toulouse, it was time for me to spend a few days in Rennes, capital of Brittany. Did I expect the clichés of stripes and crepes? Not really, but I got plenty of them as the number of striped jersey per square metre exploded (for my greatest pleasure).
Stripes & Crepes in Rennes
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
CityGuides
When I realised I had travelled more in the UK than in my own country, I decided to take action and hold some time to explore France more. Although Paris is obviously a classic there is so much more to visit - after Strasbourg and Toulouse, it was time for me to spend a few days in Rennes, capital of Brittany. Did I expect the clichés of stripes and crepes? Not really, but I got plenty of them as the number of striped jersey per square metre exploded (for my greatest pleasure).
I remember wondering countless times what my skin type was. I just couldn't categorize mine as dry, sensitive, oily or combination and struggled to adapt my beauty routine - not mentioning it tends to be drier in winter and oilier in summer like a majority of people - until I realised it was both sensitive and prone to blemishes. It was also dehydrated (water stripped from skin by products and environmental factors), not dry (skin that produces very little oil naturally). I don't know exactly what causes my skin sensitivity; it must be a mix of pollution, hard water and maybe a misuse of too harsh a product on my skin. On the contrary I know my blemishes are directly due to stress and diet. In any case I now focus on using the right products and head for higher quality, natural and organic ones when possible to reach the perfect skincare fit!
Beauty Routine for Sensitive & Blemished Skin
Sunday, 26 February 2017
Lifestyle
I remember wondering countless times what my skin type was. I just couldn't categorize mine as dry, sensitive, oily or combination and struggled to adapt my beauty routine - not mentioning it tends to be drier in winter and oilier in summer like a majority of people - until I realised it was both sensitive and prone to blemishes. It was also dehydrated (water stripped from skin by products and environmental factors), not dry (skin that produces very little oil naturally). I don't know exactly what causes my skin sensitivity; it must be a mix of pollution, hard water and maybe a misuse of too harsh a product on my skin. On the contrary I know my blemishes are directly due to stress and diet. In any case I now focus on using the right products and head for higher quality, natural and organic ones when possible to reach the perfect skincare fit!
You may wonder why I am outlining a review of Miss Dior now since the original perfume was created in 1947. Maybe because I would like to expand upon the perfume I've been wearing for so long in my young 24 year-old life, to the extent that it has become by far my favourite of the tiny collection I own (composed of my summery cologne by Jo Malone and Coco Mademoiselle when in need of extra confidence). More importantly, it recently struck me how modern the scent and its spirit is.
Daring & Elegance ∙ Miss Dior Eau de Parfum Review
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
LifestyleYou may wonder why I am outlining a review of Miss Dior now since the original perfume was created in 1947. Maybe because I would like to expand upon the perfume I've been wearing for so long in my young 24 year-old life, to the extent that it has become by far my favourite of the tiny collection I own (composed of my summery cologne by Jo Malone and Coco Mademoiselle when in need of extra confidence). More importantly, it recently struck me how modern the scent and its spirit is.
A few days ago I had the chance to fly away from my routine to Toulouse to visit some family I had not seen in a while. I don't often have the occasion to pop by south France so I made the most of my trip, balancing between quality time with loved ones and visit of the city (and optionally coffee con panna).
Take Me to la Ville Rose, Toulouse
Saturday, 18 February 2017
CityGuidesA few days ago I had the chance to fly away from my routine to Toulouse to visit some family I had not seen in a while. I don't often have the occasion to pop by south France so I made the most of my trip, balancing between quality time with loved ones and visit of the city (and optionally coffee con panna).
Trends I Shopped in the Sales
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
FashionI actually don't own a big collection of makeup items compared to others as I pay attention to beauty expiry dates (and don't have unlimited space on my shelves), although I'd be lying if I said everything fitted in my small makeup bag. In reality I tend to use a small range of products to create different looks, regardless of whether I go for a no makeup makeup or a more sophisticated one in the morning. Whilst I realised I prefer classic makeup looks that are easy and efficient to creative ones - which as a result reduces the amount of makeup I need on a daily basis - the content of my makeup bag slightly varies every month. Below is the February edition!
What's in my Makeup Bag ∙ February Edition
Thursday, 2 February 2017
LifestyleI actually don't own a big collection of makeup items compared to others as I pay attention to beauty expiry dates (and don't have unlimited space on my shelves), although I'd be lying if I said everything fitted in my small makeup bag. In reality I tend to use a small range of products to create different looks, regardless of whether I go for a no makeup makeup or a more sophisticated one in the morning. Whilst I realised I prefer classic makeup looks that are easy and efficient to creative ones - which as a result reduces the amount of makeup I need on a daily basis - the content of my makeup bag slightly varies every month. Below is the February edition!
Although I've always considered myself as a quite organised person, I've recently had to reassess the way I arrange my life after I realised I kept running after time whilst I had plenty. I have had to find means to optimise my time to do everything I have to do during the day, which both includes finding a way to be more productive and cutting off on useless time-consuming activities. Due to the digital society and speed to which everything goes nowadays it is also essential to find time to relax (for real) and stop feeling constantly breathless. If you're reading this post, chances are you're an organisational freak or someone completely disorganised in need of some tips. Or maybe somewhere in the middle. In any case, I'd thought I share a bit of my experience in terms of organisation with you!
5 Tips to Optimise your Time
Sunday, 29 January 2017
LifeAlthough I've always considered myself as a quite organised person, I've recently had to reassess the way I arrange my life after I realised I kept running after time whilst I had plenty. I have had to find means to optimise my time to do everything I have to do during the day, which both includes finding a way to be more productive and cutting off on useless time-consuming activities. Due to the digital society and speed to which everything goes nowadays it is also essential to find time to relax (for real) and stop feeling constantly breathless. If you're reading this post, chances are you're an organisational freak or someone completely disorganised in need of some tips. Or maybe somewhere in the middle. In any case, I'd thought I share a bit of my experience in terms of organisation with you!
Here we are, Bonjour White is one year-old!
For the occasion I've been thinking about what blogging means to me, and put into perspective the good and bad sides of being a blogger on a daily basis. I've also had the opportunity to witness my own progress in terms of content and photography - which is quite encouraging. Bloggers among you will know the huge amount of effort having a blog implies and a reminder that your work pays off and is up to your expectations at some point is indeed a very satisfying reward.Reflections on One Year of Blogging
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
TheIndustryHere we are, Bonjour White is one year-old!
For the occasion I've been thinking about what blogging means to me, and put into perspective the good and bad sides of being a blogger on a daily basis. I've also had the opportunity to witness my own progress in terms of content and photography - which is quite encouraging. Bloggers among you will know the huge amount of effort having a blog implies and a reminder that your work pays off and is up to your expectations at some point is indeed a very satisfying reward.Bonjour 2017
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
Inspirations, LifeContrary to a lot of people and bloggers around here the year that just ended a week ago has not been to best to me (and to the world in general but that's another matter). Although I constantly kept my optimism up as much as possible while keeping my feet firmly on the ground, some events made this positive thinking more difficult. Now with a bit of perspective I am able to rewind the film back and reflect on what turned uncomfortable times into valuable lessons and perk up to begin 2017 with a fresh start.
What 2016 Taught Me
Saturday, 7 January 2017
Inspirations, LifeContrary to a lot of people and bloggers around here the year that just ended a week ago has not been to best to me (and to the world in general but that's another matter). Although I constantly kept my optimism up as much as possible while keeping my feet firmly on the ground, some events made this positive thinking more difficult. Now with a bit of perspective I am able to rewind the film back and reflect on what turned uncomfortable times into valuable lessons and perk up to begin 2017 with a fresh start.
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