If you have been reading me for a while you might be aware of how of a devoted fan I am of the brands from Deciem, specially The Ordinary. I have many blog posts (none sponsored) were I talk about my skincare routine and must-haves from these brands.
The Ordinary Coverage Foundation vs Serum Foundation
It's almost November, which means that Deciem is about to give us their amazing 23% off in all their products, including The Ordinary! Today and the next 3 Wednesdays, I will be posting about The Ordinary makeup products. If you are looking for skincare products, here is the post of my routine. Yes, it changed … Continue reading The Ordinary Coverage Foundation vs Serum Foundation
Reviewing Gisou’s Primer for anti-frizz
I followed the product instructions and applied a pea-size amount throughout my after shower wet hair. It is not an oily product and I fell I could add more if I wanted without compromising my clean hair.
Lactose Free Banana Milkshake
A restaurant-worthy and helpful recipe to get those ripe bananas to use. The best part? Just four ingredients needed. Check out video tutorial at the end of this post. I believe preparing your milkshakes at home is the smartest way to give yourself a not-so-guilty pleasure and to control your calories. This is why I … Continue reading Lactose Free Banana Milkshake
Skincare and tools to brighten your under eyes
Today I am sharing my secrets on how I got rid of dark under eyes and puffiness even if I stayed up all night long. The secret is to be consistent and smart with your under-eye skincare and having the right tools for when you didn't go to bed, cause you know, sometimes there are better things to do than sleeping.
What to do for a weekend in Montreal
The architecture, the food, the french, the fashion sense, the enchanting streets. If you know where to go, Montreal will be an unforgettable experience. Keep reading this post to make it happen.
Fashionable blue light blocking glasses that will save your eyes
Blue light glasses or "gamer glasses" are designed to reduce stress on your eyesight caused by your daily screen time. They do so by blocking blue light coming from your screen (tv, laptop, tablet, phone, the light they use at your office, street lights, and more). As you may imagine, in this decade we are…
Get some piercings with me! My guide to a new piercing
I've gotten a few over the years and they've all come together pretty great so I am here to share my experience with you in case you are considering getting some of your own.
Trampoline Park: A funnier way to exercise
My experience was so fun that I kept wondering how have I never considered a trampoline park as a gym alternative. After all, 10 minutes jumping equal 30 minutes running!
Long lasting nails: acrylics vs. dip nails vs. bio gel vs. shellac
Oh yes, I've personally tried them all. After 5 years of multiples nail salons visited, I feel confident on providing you today with a guide to the most popular long lasting nail procedures you will find at your local salons. Keep reading for a straight-forward description, what to expect at the salon and my own … Continue reading Long lasting nails: acrylics vs. dip nails vs. bio gel vs. shellac
8 Lessons from my 20s – Happy 29th to me!
TWENTY NINE. It's such a strange feeling, honestly. The best way to describe it: surreal. I always heard my elders talk about how once you turn 25, it all goes fast. And how fast it went! I was not sure to share this post, I am still figuring out the whole blogging trends thing, trying … Continue reading 8 Lessons from my 20s – Happy 29th to me!
How I levelled up my journaling
It's been 15 months since I started taking journaling seriously and, as mentioned on my All About Journaling post, I've seen a great amount of positive results in my life. Read my last post about journaling for some journaling tips here. For my 29th birthday last week, I decided to gift myself something that would … Continue reading How I levelled up my journaling
Gua Sha Technique Tutorial and Face Before and After
Coming back to writing about a jade face tool is both exciting and nostalgic. One of my first beauty posts in the blog was about using a jade roller, benefits, and more. I am here 3 years later still enjoying the benefits of using a Chinese beauty treatment, now in the shape of a heart … Continue reading Gua Sha Technique Tutorial and Face Before and After
The 6 mini Summer Handbags I am obsessed with
Some are new, some are old. Some are luxury, some are really affordable. Find a cute photo album from my bedroom, showing you my favourite mini handbags that I haven't stopped using all Summer. Directly from my wardrobe to your screen, keep scrolling to take a look! Ruched Bag I got this beauty on Shein. … Continue reading The 6 mini Summer Handbags I am obsessed with
Trend Report: FW21
I am bringing you what are the trends for Fall / Winter 2021 so you can make the most out of those new garments. What works for me is to pay special attention to colors, silhouettes and bend towards pieces that can be layered in colder months.
Summer 2021 Outfits, 5 playful looks from SHEIN
It was about time! After 3 years living in Toronto, I have acquired some Summer dresses to add to my wardrobe. As I've been focused on putting together my Fall Winter outfits all of these years as I had plenty of Summer friendly clothing coming from Panama, I've been using the same hot weather outfits … Continue reading Summer 2021 Outfits, 5 playful looks from SHEIN
Converse x Kim Jones Collab, I am obsessed
My dear readers, totally unrelated but necessary to uncover, life caught up with me this past week and this post, unlike all the others, wasn't planned. Please allow me to be real for one second, I am that kind of person that has many projects, hobbies and meetings going on at the same time and … Continue reading Converse x Kim Jones Collab, I am obsessed
Diagnosing my Chronic Bloating? Updates
It’s been 6 months since I posted here about my chronic bloating condition (click to read) and 1 year since I’ve completely cut gluten and lactose out of my diet (plus many other trigger foods like onions, garlic, carbonated drinks, chewing gum… the list goes on). Unfortunately, despite a year of highs and lows, I … Continue reading Diagnosing my Chronic Bloating? Updates
Purple Hair for Summer: trying another shade of hair makeup
I have committed to make this Summer colorful. Colorful makeup, colorful clothing, colorful ideas and colorful hair all along. I want to look like a mermaid. There, I said it.Now, going back to my post damage-free colourful dyed hair where I showed you the different products available in the market to achieve this look, I … Continue reading Purple Hair for Summer: trying another shade of hair makeup
Summer De-Bloating Delicious Smoothie
Another day, another delicious Summer drink. Today I am posting my delicious go-to smoothie for de-bloating my belly and refreshing my mornings. This smoothie is so delicious you will want to drink it everyday. Ingredients 1 cup blueberries2 cups pineapplesMint ( add to your taste)Splenda (add to your taste, try the pineapple first)Water 1 1/2 … Continue reading Summer De-Bloating Delicious Smoothie