sandales aux pieds!

The joy of being able to put on sandals after a long winter...or shall i say the pain of wearing high heels again when i only wear flat boots during the snowy month in Helsinki...oh well at least my posture looks better and my outfit much sexier!!! This tan and black sandals i got from Zara some year or so ago but haven't wore them much for some reason..now they will be my best friend because even tough the heel is rater high (12 or 13 cm ) with no platform the heel itself is thick so it is easy to walk:)

also, tan sandals really do fit a wide range of outfit in different colors especially if you plan to wear a very bright dress :) and i went crazy and matched a light grey bluish nail polish to them...what do you think HIT or MISS?

Hope you are enjoying the beginning of the Summer Ladies!! BISOUX!!!

Instasnap!

I know i haven't been blogging much lately because so many things ( great ones and stressful ones) were happening and i needed to focus more on my real life..and the new acne on my forehead thanks to stress hihi

But i did use my instagram account a lot so you can follow me there too @byfedu

Also, i am now on holiday in  Morroco but i did bring my camera :) other than that here are few snaps of random things :

healthy eating: tried quinoa for the first time and i love it!! great substitute for those pasta cravings!

wore my MMM for H&M she's for the second time: beautiful but very painful!

healthy drinking...i checked the label and there are no additives or added sugar! its a DO!

blue and orange combined..what do you say?

trying to spend time with cuba before i leave for Morocco...he likes his teddy bear more than me sniff sniff!

Vappu!!!

@Helsinki vantaa airport

in transit at CDG Paris, sees Paul, goes to Paul, get fooood!!!

After reuniting with my family and an amazing dinner and after dinner chitchat i get to the bathroom time to relax!!!

moroocco, home, sneak peak from my balcony, love our garden, its so peaceful!

moroccan macarons for breakfast: yes / getting healthy and fit while on holiday: not gonna happen..

sunny!!!!

today´s outfit!

spring essentials

A good primer which isn't too drying and has some shine factor to it i a must for drier skin types ( a mattifying one for oily skin types is preferred ), I have tried and loved using this one from STILA! gives that glow and the makeup last that much longer!

// Pour les peaux à tendances sèches, un primer illuminant est un must : j'ai tésté et apouvé ce primer de chez STILA qui rend le teint lumineux et en plus on bénéficie d'une large quantité de produit...à savoir que la plupart des primers ne durent que 2 mois mais celui ci durera au moins un an!!

wondeful shade and this HD cream feels like velvet!!

i use a concealar in a salmon color to neutralize my dark circle , this one by Sensai ( in shade CB02 Medium) is very pigmented so a kittle goes a long way and it is the longest lasting one i've tried! then i illuminate my under eye with the trusted YSL touche éclat in shade 2

// Si vous avez des cernes assez prononcés, il faut utiliser un anti-cerne dans une teinte saumon et dans un ton plus foncé que votre carnation ( ou bien exactment la meme teinte) , ensuite on utilise un illuminateur par example touche eclat pour eclairer le regard.

i powder only where needed : my T-zone, i love this powder by PIXI as it has some shine in it!

// je ne poudre que mon front et le nez puisque je préfère une peau fraiche et non pas trop matte.

I use a my bronzer as my blusher these days: somebody is lazy..

// vous pouvez tout à fait utiliser votre poudre bronzante à la place de votre blush  sauf si vous avez ke teint très pale..

eyebrow powder by MUFR in shade: deadly

 I am in love with this TOO FACED duo lip-cheeks the color is perfect and will look even more amazing when ill get a little tan :)

// TOO FACED le duo lèvres et joues dans la teinte prim and poppy : j'adore!!

teeth story 2.0

before and after

the end of the tunnel

After theses news, i had ALL the cavities filled finally!! it took three visits and countless anesthetic needles injections to give me a healthy smile again! so now, on with brushing my teeth properly twice a day and flossing etc.. also limiting my sugar intake..which i should be doing anyway!

a bright smile 

the truth is that my teeth are naturally white, they would be even whiter if i didn't drink that much coffee and other stuff ( occasional cigarettes hihih) so the dentist told me they could only go one shade or so lighter with the whitening or even just proceed with the "sooda cleaning" and thats it.

So first he did the "Sooda cleaning" and my teeth were instantly whiter and cleaner. Then i still was curious to try the whitening but he warn me that at that point i might not see a further difference.

The whitening treatment is done by applying a special gel to the teeth and activating it with a special laser for 15 min. At the end...well...my teeth weren't whiter than after the Sooda cleansing but i was warned as i had reached the maximum whitening already

what you can consider

if you have naturally white teeth, you might just need a light "sooda cleansing" but if your teeth are stained or more on the yellow side then the light whitening is better. If you think your teeth are rather yellow or have grey stains , then a more powerful whitening is advised. In any case, you can always ask he dentist´s advice.

what do i think of Whiter teeth?

Well am not sure if i am one to judge because am blessed with very white teeth ( although filled with holes :() . If you love to wear colorful lipstick, whiter teeth will enhance theses colors. In my opinion , healthy looking teeth are best, one of my favorite actresses , Diane Kruger is seen with yellow teeth and i think it´s suits her and gives her a charm. It is a preference , so you decide :) The treatment is quick and painless and the results last up to 2 years with good care so what the hec?

if you are considering the treatment , remember :

Meidänklinikka was kind to offer special discounts to you lovely readers should you be interested !!

Meidänklinikka

Beyond power bleaching (Hampaiden laser valkaisu 299 euro) NOW 150 euros 

Beyond bleaching (Hampaiden KEVYT valkaisu 150 euro) NOW 75 euros  // I had this

Air Flow cleaning (Soodapuhdistus 59 euro)NOW 30 euros // I had this










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i think i found it!

Always on the quest

I am extremely picky when it comes to foundation so it is often that i don't wear any on a sunny day because i feel that they are too visible. My main issue is finding the perfect shade but also the perfect coverage and am always on the hunt. I always come back home with several samples and am always amazed that none of them fit ( especially the ones that the sales person swore were perfect)

Makeup forever HD surprise

while at the Makeup forever store i was sampling their HD much raved about foundation and picked up a shade which i though would be perfect and asked for a sample! when i got back home i can now say it match 100% my skin color ( when applied to my neck you can't even see or tell where the foundation is to my real skin)!!! It´s funny because had i looked at the number or the name of the shade before trying it, i might have missed my holy perfect foundation. Why?? shade: 115, color: ivory!!! Yes , ivory!! so maybe it is best to try on foundation regardless of the shade or name or what we believe fits us ( sales people always match me to golden medium or so but honestly i don't have golden undertones at all in my skin, at least not in the winter)! when i looked in their websites it says that the ivory shade is a neutral to pink one! WRONG ! it is definitely neutral to yellow: nothing pink in it! So once again just try on a foundation you might not think of at first...it might be the one :)

indoor lighting

mixed feelings

while the color is a great match and the glowy effect is just gorgeous, i would still say the foundation is a little too covering for my taste, plus if your skin is really dry this might not be suitable as it is rather drying. Anyhow, summer is coming, and am anyway going to warner horizons in few weeks so i don't think i'll be purchasing this foundation ( since i'll get a tan) but next winter it will be on my top list if i haven't found a better match :)

what do you think? does it look natural? do you use makeup forever foundation or do you have a better match ?:)

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Helsinki Day Spa

Yesterday i had an appointment at the Helsinki Day spa. I have never been there before but it definitely lived up to its expectations! I was booked for the popular "my facial time" treatment. I do not get facial so often, but i treat myself once a year to one great one! 

why to consider a facial

Between seasons, the skin changes and lets just say that since we live in a rather harsh climate, the skin needs extra pampering to recover from the winter dryness and welcome the spring. So if there is a time of the year to treat yourself to a facial this is it! Also, a continuous use of makeup is bound o clog our pores and skin in general so once a year deep cleansing and treatment will reverse it.

Benefits of the facial

The beautician started by analyzing my skin and diagnosed it as: combination-to-dry and dehydrated! Well, in that sense, no surprise! Then she deep cleansed it and advised we choose a peeling in my case ( i suffer from discoloration here and there) plus my skin looks really dull after the winter. Then the beautician massages various serums and creams and several masks onto my skin from the brand GUINOT ( they also use Darphin: both are french brands) :) am asleep enjoying! the skin is renewed and given a fresh start!

p.s the treatment lasts 90 min!!

The amazing spa itself

A beautiful lounge welcomes the guest with a delicious selection of herbal teas and healthy snacks. Guests are free to arrive before the appointment, given bathrobes and slippers and can enjoy the lounge before AND after their treatment. Needless to say, that is exactly what i did and  was surprise to see how popular the place was! 

The result

A bright and healthy skin that feels soo soft. Also, i noticed that makeup application is much easier ;but i always knew that good makeup starts with good skin so i will try and preserve the benefits of this facial for as long as possible by moisturizing properly everyday!

Sans-makeup!! i love my skin!!

special discount

If you want to experience the beautiful Helsinki Day Spa; they currently offer -10% on ALL their facials this month - just mention FEDU -. An ohh so worth it treat if you ask me :)

Helsinki  Day Spa

Erottajankatu 4, 00120 Helsinki

bookings: 09-685 0630

Opening hours: Mon-Tuei 12-20, Wed-Fri 8-20, Sat 10-18

e-mail  info(at)dayspa.fi

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tips on planning your perfect life

My blog posts are mostly beauty/fashion related and in that sense i know the content of the blog is nothing serious although i do hope you enjoy reading it :) Lately i have been wanting to talk about other topics and share more of my personal life experience and perhaps give out tips and advice in general. Please keep in mind that i am only talking from my own ( young- am only 25) personal experience so do note take/feel as though i am urging you to do the same.

that said here we go: planing a life in your 20s.. 

enjoy that period of your life (20-30)

belonging to 20-30 age group in my opinion is the most challenging period of one´s life, some of us are studying others working and perhaps we are still wondering if we are making the right decisions as theses choices will shape our life to come. if you feel a little frightened about making decisions that will affect your life to come, don't be ! As stressful as it might be , keep in mind that the best thing about being in your 20s is that theses choices might be reversed, but once you are over 30 that might be easier said than done...

know who you are and who you want to be

In fact who your are and who you want to be are the same thing: you are what you want to be  if you put some effort into it. Did you have some goals you haven't reach yet? did you dream yourself different? well guess what? only YOU can reach those and only YOU can become that person!

That being said , we live in a society ( although it seems some people live in their own world right?) so we have to behave in a certain way in order to be able to live all together. While we all have different personalities in my opinion it is important to make concession and understand people from different background even tough we don´t always share the same opinion. We can have different friend who think differently about life and it is a gift to share and be influenced by them but don't forget who YOU are and what YOU believe in. If you adhere to all what society or others are telling you it will only lead you to being more confused about your life choices. did you want to be a psychiatrist or a dancer? only YOU should decide!!! Also : find out HOW you can become the person you want to be :)

 compromise : good vs. bad

i believe one can´t live a life where one does only things they love! there has to be balnce between what you enjoy doing and what you don't. But here is a pointer: do things which will have a positive impact on your life. For e.g you don't like studying, fair enough but remember that getting an education will always benefit you, you don't like the gym? neither do i!!! but it benefits my body and my heart so i go!! You don't like certain people? me neither! But i remain polite , getting into childish argument will only make YOU look bad. i Hope you got my point :)

think outside the box

While it is easy to live in a familiar environment with familiar faces and same habits, sometimes changing your environment will open new perspectives and help you grow. While i do not imaging myself living in Finland for the rest of my life, i learn a lot and had different experiences here whih i would have never had if i stayed in my home country where life is easy. Did you want to study abroad? go for it? can find an interesting position in you country/city : then move! As i said in your 20s every things is easier.

know what you are worth

It is very important to asses your value and strength. Know what you are good at and what subject or tasks you exell in, this will help you in making life decisions! If you are confused then do this: know what you are NOT good at and what you Truly DONT enjoy and avoid those. Also, as much as we all like to think that whats on the inside is what matters remember that first impressions are everything! Looking happy and healthy is 90% of looking confident and strong! You are shy? no problem!practice talking in front of a mirror, practice your hand shake, have ready a little introcution about yourself for when you meet new people and small talk topics you can always discuss :) and remember nobody is a "renaissance man" there will always be something you know/do better that the others and vice versa so don't be intimidated by others: we all have different gifts :)

choose your friends

Friends have a tremendous influence on us whether you notice it or not. Surrounding yourself with people who share the same goals is important. Of course, having clones as friends get boring so don't take this advice to the point, From my own experience i realized that i now choose my friends more carefully than before just because i know myself better and have different taste thus i like to share my free time with people i love and who love me back not the "toxic friends". Toxic friends are people who secretly wish you ill, who don't want you to succeed in any way and who are not being helpful when you need them the most: steer clear of those people and learn to spot who they are before it is too late!!

define YOUR success

success has many definitions in my opinion. Of course, it seems there is only one definition to people in their 20s: love, career, money! While it is perfectly normal to wish for those , you should stand back and think: what was i wishing for when i was 5 years old? when i was 12? when i was 18? i bet all those wishes are very different and unrelated to love or money:) am sure once you are 30, 35 or 40 you will also have much different wishes . That's why we have to enjoy our small daily success to be happy. i usually have a to-do list on my phone and each task i complete makes me proud! if i manage to go through everything at the end of the day am Happy!! Did you want to go get yourself an ice cream ( or 2) while on a diet? does it make you happy? go for it! The point here is to enjoy smaller achievement so that when the bigger onces come along we truly appreciate them!

get inspired and ask

No need to look too far for inspiration or advice. Do you have a friend or a family member you particularly look up to?  Then ask them how they got where they are and what advice could they possibly give you. Never be afraid to ask for guidance, and overall it is always interesting to hear other people life stories as it might give us ideas or they might warn us about few things.

Remember

don't take yourself too seriously..why? because we are bound to make mistakes and if you are too serious about what you do or what you say , then you'll be very disappointed when that happens. But if you know that you WILL make a mistake here and there and you stay calm and don't think about it too much am sure you will come up with a serene and logical solution.

Voila!! hope i didn't sound too patronizing and of course i don't follow my own advice ALL the time but i definitely have those guidelines to help me in my young life. What about you? i would love to hear your tips or experiences !!

p-s i had so much more to say but i didn't want to make it too long a post :)

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Noire Lacque

This is definitely the darkest lipstick i own and i feel it gives a very "femme fatale" vibe but i can see how i would pair it up with a dark denim shirt and my wedge for a more casual look :) this color isn't for the non-adventurous people although it is refreshing to get a color you don't already have and try new things. In general i always have either red, nude or some shade of coral and i bet you do to :) if you are new to darker shade you can always start by applying it as a stain and go from there then build up the color toll you feel comfortable with the result. What do you think of this color

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p.s if your lips are really thin, this kind of intense color mind not be the best to enhance them. Remember that dark colors make lips look smaller and light color have the opposite effect, so do consider that when choosing a shade :) on that note: who cares!! it is just make up so play with it, if you smile you will always look beauuuutiful!!! bisou!!

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friday´s outfit

tapered pants JOIE cashmere silk top MANGO

As i  mentioned in the previous post, i did have a few drinks and of course i woke up feeling rather tired ( note that i have to wake up at 6 a.m every day to take BUBA out) so no time to laze around, so please forgive me if i look like the meanest person in the photos it isn't always easy to smile when one is very tired (mhhh hangover) . Anyhow my outfit is rather minimal, again, black and grey and i tried out this new lipstick that i'll post about lated today :) hopefully with better pictures.

ankle boots ELIZABETH & JAMES

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