MY MAKEUP GUILTY PLEASURE

Jan 18, 2015

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I think we all have one makeup guilty pleasure. That makeup item that we love unconditionally, the one we wouldn't mind spending a few more euros -or dolllars, or any type of money you're using- to get. I am personally a lipstick junkie, and I have some serious problem with high end ones mostly because of the packaging. I am all about the YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks. They are to me with the Tom Ford lipsticks the prettiest lip products on the market currently and everytime I want a little make up splurge I'll get a new one. I currently own 4 shades, one of them being my all time favorite lipstick! On the picture below, you can see Pink Lingerie, which is basically the perfect baby pink shade, Pink in Paris, the perfect vintage rose, Fuchsia in Excess, which makes your lips look like you just eat some cherry or redish/pinky fruit, and finally Rose in Tension, kindly gifted by my dad for Christmas. Formula wise, lots of people don't think they worth the price, I think they do, the smell is amazing, they won't last hours and hours on your lips but I'm not the type of girl who mind reapplying my lipstick. Might reward myself for finishing school with a new one soon, any suggestions? 

LIEBSTAR AWARD, MY FIRST TAG EVER

Jan 15, 2015

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Hello there! Sorry for being away for more than a week now! The past two weeks have been epic! Basically, I am finishing university tomorrow (no more classes, but and internship and reports to finish), so for the past 14 days I had a crazy amount of exams and presentations and 4 to 5 hours of sleep at night (my skin really loved it). But today I finally had my two last presentations! Tomorrow is the last day of class, and it's bitter sweet in a way, I've spend 5 years of my life in this university, but this year has been special, because of the lovely classmates and the intense amount of work. Got some tensions but in the end lot of laugh and love. It's hard to leave them, but we're all ready to write a new chapter of our lives I guess. Anyway, to restart I decided to reply to some questions that the lovely Alice asked me in the Liebstar Award. I don't have time to pick any of you tonight, but feel free to reply to these questions and link your blog in the comments!

1 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK AND WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHOR? 

My favourite book is definelty Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami who is by the way my favourite author. He is japanese and has such an incredible style. I think it's the kind of author that you either really like or totally hate, but I am just completely in love with so many of his books. About Norwegian Wood, I don't want to give you any spoilers but it's a love story between two students, it's kinda hard to explain but it's super poignant and the end guys... just read it until the end. It was just the kind of book, that it's 3AM, have class the next day, but don't care at all because you just can't stop to read it! And I'm so happy to finally have some time for myself to read Murakami new book, and maybe read this one once again.

2 - AN OLD SONG YOU LOVE?
Depends on what's old means here. If it's childhood like old, I would have to say any 2000's Britney Spears song. Stronger, Overprotected? I mean, Crossroads use to be one of my favorite films. Just remind me the girly sleepover at my best friends house. I would have to pick a few Destiny's Child one too. The Beyonce addiction started quite young actually.

3 - WHEN DID YOU START BLOGGING ? WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO START?
I'll talk about my more adult blog, because no one care about the old and useless blogs I had when I was a high school student right? So fashion fixes hearts is my first grown up blog. I first started it in 2012, because I was reading a lot of other beauty and fashion blog and felt like I wanted to have my own space to talk about what I liked! But then come the master degree and its crazy amount of work. As my formation has always been super important to me, I decided to stop blogging for a while, because I like to do things a 100% or not at all. But now that I finally have time, I'm starting again and I hope I can give you some good content!

4 - WHAT IS THE FIRST BLOG YOU STARTED READING?
Fashion Toast. I remember how obsessed I was with Rumi style back in 2008! (still obsessed by the way, I think she's one of the blogger with the strongest style identity)

5 - PET PEEVES? 
Bad-mannered children and people and general. I can't stand children who are crying to get stuff in shops or talking rude to their parents or strangers. Noisy children in general, in closed space, like buses or planes. Oh and girls who act overlly cute, like ... da girl can you just stop that?

6 - WHAT'S YOUR GO TO NAIL POLISH ?
I'm biting my nails for so long that I can't even reply to this! Let's say that when I'm having my gel manucure done, I usually go for a lovely nude or light pink color because I think it matches every outfit. 

7 - WHAT'S YOUR BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE?
Tokyo, a 100%. I've been there five times but I can't pick just a single travel. They were all very special to me. I love this city and it really holds an important place in my heart, I feel like it became my second home. I love how it's big and tiny at the same time, I love japanese people, the way they act always so politely, their way of thinking, but also the food, culture and the amazing fashion sense of the population. I can litteraly stay two or three hours by myself in a coffee just staring at people when I'm there. I've met incredible persons, some of them being very good friends now. All of the people I met in Japan were nice, helpful, and respectful.  For many people it might be just another big city, but I just think it's beautiful. I love Tokyo because it just add so much to my life. It gave me love and confidence. 

8 - BEST AND WORST SCHOOL SUBJECTS? 
I think that talking about "highschool type" subjects will be more relevant here. So ... math, math were the worst school subject EVER to me. I just can't understand it, and I never tried to. For the best, languages, english and spanish were by far my favourites. 

9 - FAVOURITE LIPSTICK COLOUR?
How can you ask that to a lipstick junkie. Well I like to wear kind of rosy nude, or antique pink colors. If I had to pick one I would say the Rouge Volupte lipstick by YSL in Pink Paris. Or for a much more affordable option, the Revlon Matte Balm in Elusive. I'm almost out of mine and I'll definetly repurchased it! 

10 - DREAM JOB?
I would love to work for a cosmetic company, in the marketing area if possible. But my real dream would be to work in a foreign country. I have interest for the United States, Canada or Asian countries such as Japan for example.

11 - FAVOURITE ONLINE SHOPPING WEBSITE?Sorry, I can't pick between my two absolute loves. Zara and Asos !  


A LIPSTICK NAMED CHARLOTTE

Jan 6, 2015

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For a few months, everyone has been talking about the new Nars lipsticks, aka the "Nars Audacious ". And now, I undertsand why girls! Here is the very first Nars Audacious of my collection -which means I plan to get a few more shades-, I got it today, from my best friend for Christmas. And guess what? It's in the shade Charlotte. Can a girl can have a better makeup gift than a lipstick named just like her? Can we talk about those names first? I love the idea of making lipsticks for iconic women because lipstick is to me, one of the most representative item of powerfull and fierce women. I was so glad when I saw that one of the shade actually had my name, and that it was such a pretty color. Charlotte is a kind of plumy/burgundy shade, perfect for the colder season. In the tube it looks more redish but on the lips it's definetly a burgundy. The packaging then is gorgeous, it's very sleek, and has that satisfying click when you close your lipstick because it has a magnetic lid. The formula is super creamy and the finish is semi matte. I just can't wait to work on makeup looks with this beauty!

PS: Just hit the 100 followers on GFC, tiny number in the blogging world but it means a lot, thank you! 

FASHION EDIT - THE BRALETTE AND CAGED BRA TREND

Jan 4, 2015

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During the colder months  we all go back to our beloved and comfy grandpa sweaters. How can we not? Feel like having a constant hug without the boyfriend. But still, it's not the most flattering and feminine kind of outfit right? But here is a little tip: think lingerie. For a few years, lovely lace bralettes and caged bras have been all around. They're extremely feminine and girly and super fashionable. It's sexy without being bitchy, reveal without exposing your chest to the face of the world. I like them in the summer under a flowy tank or a nice cotton tee but they are also super winter friendly! Think about it ladies, it's all about staying feminine and flirty during the sweater weather. Here are a few lovely little piece of tissue that will does wonders, all from Asos, might add one of this to my newt order! 


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BEAUTIFUL FEET KILLER

Jan 1, 2015

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Being a stilettos wearer for years now, I wasn't that affraid by this pair of pumps when I saw them in Zara. It was love at first sight, for real. I saw them on a shelf, shining under the shop lights, and it was litteraly a x100 heart emoji moment. I went crazy! I thought Christmas parties, I thought night out... I needed them so bad. I didn't bought them right away tho, because I was out for Christmas shopping, and convinced myself that for once, I should think about getting other people present and not buy anything for myself. But one week and a few clicks later, my favorite human, aka, my postman, came with a lovely box and finally they were mine. And they're still awesome, certainly one of the prettiest pair of shoes I own. But it's such a pain to walk in them! I'll need lot of practice but hey, that's my new 2015 challenge. Turn the shiny feet killer into pumps slippers. On that ultimate new year resolution, I wish you all an amazing new year, stay healthy, happy, bright and beautiful!