Novidades: parte 1

Pois é, parece que está mesmo a acontecer...

O Jardin Secret é a partir de hoje um blog bilíngue!

Sim, perceberam bem... Vou passar a escrever no blog em duas línguas diferentes: o Português e o Inglês.

O Inglês foi a minha primeira escolha, não porque não gosto da lingua Portuguesa (para mim será sempre a mais bonita de todas!) mas porque a língua de Shakespeare é a língua mais comum neste mundo chamado blogosfera.

Quando comecei a escrever no Jardin Secret, senti que me faltava algo. Faltava-me o facto de poder escrever na minha língua materna. Faltavam-me as nossas típicas expressões. Expressões essas que são impossíveis de reproduzir em qualquer outra língua.

Além disso, muitos do meus amigos e familiares em Portugal, queixavam-se que nem sempre liam o blog porque era difícil para eles o fazerem em Inglês. Senti que lhes devia isto, a eles e à minha casa, o meu cantinho na Europa. 

Como é óbvio, o trabalho vai ser a dobrar mas quem corre por gosto não cansa! 

Quero muito que este bébé cresça e sinto que este é o primeiro passo em direção a algo melhor.

Àqueles que já liam o blog obrigado pelo vosso apoio.

Aos novos leitores, sejam bem vindos.

Espero que se divertiam tanto quanto eu nesta viagem maravilhosa pela blogosfera!

Com muito amor,

Raquel

P.S: nenhum dos posts antigos será traduzido visto que já são mais de 20 e alguns deles são bastante extensos. Obrigada por compreenderem!

News: 1 of 2

The time has come and it is finally happening:

Jardin Secret is now a bilingual blog!

Yes, you got it right! I'll start posting in two different languages: English and Portuguese. 

English was my first choice because, as we all know, Shakespeare's language is the most common language around here.

When I first started this blog, I knew something was missing. 

I missed writing in my mother tongue. I felt the need to use "our" expressions (idiomatic expressions they are called). You know, those expressions that make every language unique!

Also, some of my friends and family members would talk to me and confess they didn't read my posts because they were written in English. So, I feel like I owe them this. I definitely want them to read it and understand everything I write here.

Sure! I'll have much more work now but writing is my passion and it's a pleasure to do so in my two favourite languages.

I want this little baby to grow up and I feel like this is the very first step for something better and bigger!

Thank you for all the support!

 I hope we can keep walking side by side and enjoy this amazing journey around the blogosphere.

Love,

Raquel

Clarisonic - yes or no?

Hello sunshines!

In exactly 13 days I'll be 20 years old and with it I noticed how badly I have been treating my skin.

Besides a "not always healthy" diet, I actually have never had a skin routine to which I'd stick to. 

I do use a moisturiser and sometimes it comes that I exfoliate my face but nothing more. 

I reckon I've been waiting for it just to be ok as time goes by. 

But guess what... It doesn't.

That's why I have been thinking about getting a Clarisonic Cleansing System.

Clarisonic is an America based company known for their skin care products, which have won beauty awards such as Allure - Best of Beauty or InStyle - Best Beauty Buys.

There are 4 Cleansing Systems beiMia 2, Aria and PLUS

Each one of these has its own functions (you can learn more about it here) and of course prices variate from one to another.

There are different cleansers and brushes that can we can buy depending on what our skin needs or its type.

I'm still trying to figure out which one I should get, being Aria and PLUS my favourites.
(I have to confess that PLUS is tempting since it can be used for the body too!)

What do you think? Have you ever tried Clarisonic products? Which ones? Please, let me know your opinion on this!

Love,

Raquel

Sun was out and I went back to the 60s

Hello sunshines!

Guess who's back... Sunny days are back! 

And when lovely weather comes what do we do?
We start longing for bright clothes, sweet colours, open shoes and straw hats. (Am I right or am I right? )

Personally, when sun is out all I want to wear are pastel colours such as baby pink or light blue, yellow and of course our old friend white.

That's what I went for to attend a friend's party two weeks ago.

I bought the kimono before any other piece and had planed to wear it with white ankle length trousers and a nice top. 

But then, I saw a beautiful scooter blue dress, which reminds me of the 60s and that's how I put the white trainers and the little messenger bag together... To give it an idea of a "back to the 60s" outfit.

My make up was pretty simple.
I did my eyeliner in a classic way and put on a bit of blush and light pink lipstick.
My nails were painted in a very light pink too.

Want to know more about where I got my outfit from? 

Let me know!

Love,

Raquel 

KIKO & I

Let me tell you a little story....

Two years ago my best friend Ana called me, very excited, tolet me know she'd found the best place in the world. 
The place where dreams come true and the magic happens... 
KIKO Cosmetics.

At first, I thought she was going crazy (sorry bichito!) but then...

 I visited KIKO for the first time and I knew that moment would change my life.  

(Ok... Maybe not my life but my savings for sure!) 

  Kiko is an Italian professional cosmetics brand founded in 1997 and has more than 600 stores in 8 countries (Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom, Austria and Switzerland). 

If you don't live in one of this countries, you still can get KIKO products since they ship to 34 other countries. 

 Unfortunately, I don't have a store close to me so every time I fly home (Portugal for those who don't know) or any place where KIKO is, I take the opportunity to buy some products that I have previously seen on their site. 

 The greatest thing about KIKO is that you get quality products for a very reasonable price. 

My first acquisition was the Ultimate Pen, a black eyeliner. 

It's not super black, which is perfect for makeup beginners, and it won't budge. 
The thing about it is that it will vanish a few hours after the application but besides it the Ultimate Pen is great as an everyday eyeliner.

 

 I think I have never talked about it but I have a thing for lipsticks. I can't go out without wearing it. Being the addicted I am, I had to try theirs. 

915. Mauve - Smart Lip collection

604. Bright Orange - Velvet Mat collection

BOOM BLUSH!

 When I saw this stick blush, I knew I had to buy it and give it a chance to surprise me. 
Easy to use, this particular colour leaves a very beautiful brown/dark pink shade on your cheeks and, personally, I think it gives a dramatic final touch on your make up which I found lovely. 

Last but not least my white eye pencil. 
I think we all know the effect a white pencil has on our eyes. 
They will look bigger and brighter. 
I have tried a few before but this one has been my favourite so far.

 

01 - Taupe White - Refined

I think it was a limited edition because I can't find it on their site anymore.

 I'm no expert on make up but I think I can recognise quality when I see it. 
 So, if you haven't given KIKO a chance yet, think about it.... Maybe you'll fall for it too!

For more info check their webite

 

Love,

Raquel 

 

P.s: I'm sorry ok? I know it's been a month since I last wrote a post but past weeks have been busy ones. I've been working on something exciting for Jardin Secret and can't wait to share it with you!