#WithShandraInParis Part 6: Paris After Dark ✈️

The Eiffel Tower, Charmp de Mars, Moulin Rouge, Monmatre

Our last stops in Paris before we had to head back to the hotel and prepare to fly back was at the Moulin Rouge and at the Monmatre. I really wanted Noob and I to see a show at the Moulin Rouge but sadly we did not have enough time, so that is still on my bucket list and hopefully in the future, I will be able to take Noob to the Moulin Rouge and catch a show. The very last stop was at the Monmatre. It was really close to our hotel so it was perfect that it would be the end of our Paris trip tour. The Monmatre is on the top of a hill so you have to be prepared to walk on a lot of stairs but when you finally reach the top, the view is worth it. Since we arrived there at night time (around 10 pm), it was super romantic seeing the lights of Paris light up and I couldn't be more thankful and happy that I got to experience what Paris had to offer with my Noob.

So that was the end of my #WithShandraInParis posts, hopefully you've enjoyed the journey and learned something new about the beautiful city that oh so many people love. Until next time - Ingat!


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Shandra.

Fruity Facts: Berries

Hi again, lovely!
If you haven't read my first Fruity Facts post (then I suggest you go and check it out hihi) then let me tell you that I am doing a series called Fruity Facts, where I will share with you all of Mother Natures beauty secrets. In my previous FF post, I talked about the benefits of Vitamin A and what type of food that contains it. Today I will be talking about some fruits that are pretty small but yet have a big impact on our bodies.. You guessed it, berries!
Now I am talking about all the types of berries you can think of (strawberries, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberies and even the more tropical berries like goji berries, inca and acai), they all contain a thing we call anti-age antioxidants. A fancy term that pretty much means it contains something that helps with anti-ageing as in it will help you looking young.

Blueberries: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants. They are believed to lower cholesterol, prevent urinary tract infections  and improve memory, eyesight, balance and coordination. It also helps to slowing down the signs of aging and reduces the risks of heart disease and diabetes. 

Strawberries: Strawberries contains a thing called Carbolic acid, a fancy term for anti-inflammatory properties. They can protect your heart and fight cancer. According to research cited on WHFoods.org, “Those eating the most strawberries were three times less likely to develop cancer compared to those eating few or no strawberries.”

Raspberries: Raspberries contain Ellagitannins, which is a group of cancer-fighting compounds that are almost exclusive to this fruit. The berry's antimicrobial properties are also known to help prevent the multiplication of certain bacteria and fungi in the body.  

Blackberries: These berries are believed to protect the body against esophageal cancer. They are also believed to protect the body against heart disease, diabetes and memory loss, and will help prevent several types of cancer, endotoxin shock and blood clotting. 

Cranberries: Cranberries are famouse antidotes to urinary tract infections. It is also known to aid gastrointestinal and oral health. They can prevent kidney stones, lower your low-density lipoprotein and cholesterol, and can even help with recovery from a stroke. A perfect fruit for the elderly. 

Berry ice cream - the healthy way:
Pick the berries you want to blend, add a bit of vanilla powder, a bit of fresh mint leaves and some yogurt. Blend 2 dl of berries and add 1 tsb. of vanilla powder, then put 10 mint leaves in the mix and add 1,5 dl yogurt. You can add dried prudence to make it sweeter and blend away. When the mix is done, you simply put it in the freezer and a few hours later you got a healthy alternative to icecream that contains lots of Vitamin C that will protect your body. If you're smart you could also add some mango or carrots to the mix to add some Vitamin A to make sure you keep your skin looking fresh ;)

Whiter teeth:
One of Mother Nature's beauty secrets for keeping your teeth white is by scrubbing your teeth with a toothbrush and one mashed strawberry. The strawberry contains acids that helps your teeth while the stones in the berry helps as an exfoliater to remove the dirt from your teeth. Catherine Zeta Jones are one of the women who uses this method to keep her teeth white instead of always going to the dentist.  

Anyways these were only some few facts about the amazing berries but hopefully you learned something new from Mother Nature and might have inspired you to eat more fruits (especially berries)? So until next time - Ingat!  


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Shandra.

#WithShandraInParis Part 5: The Royal City ✈️

There is no way that you can go to Paris and not visit the Versailles Palace (if you're a history geek). And since I am a history lover, Noob and I of course went to the famous Versailles. I am sure many of you have heard about the Versailles (Marie Antoinette used to live there). It is in Section 5 of Paris and is kind of a city by itself. I didn't really know what to expect but I knew it would be beautiful since it was all royalty who used to live there. But I had not imagined how beautiful the Versailles palace really is in real life, my jaw literally dropped when I saw the golden gates. I really felt like I was going back in time and I simply couldn't believe that I was inside, standing on the same spot where so many royal people through out history had been standing. The Versailles Palace is a must see and I suggest you spend an entire day there since it is so big and the garden is just.. I can't even put it in words, just extravagant and grand - A truly fit for a king.

If I could be a princess and choose any castles or fortress in the world, I would pick the Versailles Palace. When the Versailles was build, it was a country village. The court of Versailles was the center of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris. The Versailles is not only famous for the building and it's beautiful architecture but also as a symbol of the monarchy. Fashion around Europe was copied after what the royal court of the Versailles used to wear and that it's probable one of the reasons why Paris is seen as the Mother of fashion. 

Anyways I think I should stop now before I get way to deep with the history, so until next time - Ingat! 

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Shandra. 

Beauty Haul

Osmo Wonder 10 Leave in treatment / Revlon 375 Passion fruit / All in one BB cream / Rimmel lasring finish by Kate colour 29 

Rimmel lasting finish by Kate colour 01 / Rimmel Scandaleyes 002 Bulletproof / Lee Stafford Dry shampoo sark / Trine's Wardrobe Argain oil 

Just picked up a few goodies though the month of February since it was my birthday I recieved some giftcards and thought it would be a waste if I didn't use them, so these are pretty much the stuff I picked up with the giftcards haha. Pretty much my favorite thing about turning a year old - you get giftcards and cash HAHA. 

Anyways I will do a review about the Osmo Wonder 10 Leave In Treatment and Trine's Wardrobe Argan Oil in the nearest future so stay tuned to see if they are worth the money. 

That was all this time around, y'all so until next time - Ingat! 

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Shandra. 

February Favorites ♡

Vitamin E Eye Cream / Clinique Lash Power Mascara / Almond Hand And Nail Cream / Rimmel Scandeleyes / 

Camomile Eye Make Up Remover / Eos Lip Balm / Gosh Brow Kit  

Clinique Lash Power Mascara / Rimmel Scandeleyes / Vitamin E Eye Cream 

Okay starting off with my February favorite is this Clinique Lash Power Mascara. It's my first time trying it since I usually go for the Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara but none the less, this little one is pretty awesome. It simply gives the effect of longer and slimmer lashes. So any Asians like me would love this one too.

Moving one to the Rimmel Scandeleyes in the colour 002 Bulletproof Beige which is suppose to be 24 hour long lasting and waterproof. I'm not so sure about the 24 hour long lasting part but it is for sure waterproof. It is originally a shadow stick meaning eye shadow but on a stick so it's easier to apply and you can just smudge it around the eyelid with your fingers, but I have been using it as an eyeliner for my under eyes and for my inner corners of my eyes. It helps make my eyes look more awake and fresh. 

Right next to is is the Vitamin E Eye Cream which helps to reduce appearance of lines and wrinkles around the eyes and dark circles. As I am getting older (even though I'm still under 25) I find myself wanting to keep myself looking as young as possible so to prevent myself for getting wrinkles early on in life, I find it's a good idea to start using eye creams.

Eos Lip Balm / Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover / Gosh Brow Kit

We have of course my trusted partner that pretty much comes with me everywhere I go, which is the EOS lip balm. Now I swear to this lip balm cause it is simply amazing. So moisturizing and not to mention cute. 

Then we have the Body Shop's Camomile Gentle Eye Make Up Remover for all skin types. My eyes are very sensitive when it comes to make up removers, they get easily red and teary so I was on the hunt for a gentle make up remover that wouldn't sting my eyes and I found it at the Body Shop. It pretty much smells like cold camomile tea but it is very gentle to the eyes so I had no problem using it. With this make up remover, a little goes a long way and I would only need to add a bit on a cotton pad and I could pretty much remove any eye make up. 

And the newest edition to my brows is this brow kit from Gosh. It's in this pretty cute black packaging and you get three different shades of brown and a wax to keep them crazy brows in place. I have been using this baby none stop since I got it. Pretty compact and not so pricy when you think of other eye brow kits. 

 Almond Hand And Nail Cream from the Body Shop

The last thing from the Body Shop is of course my beloved Almond Hand Cream. I have told you about it in my previous favorites so I don't feel the need to explain why it's a favorite of mine. But if you do want to read about it, then go check it out on my two other previous Monthly Favorites ♡

Anyways what were your favorites of the month of February oh and did you have any plans on Valentines Day? I would love to hear about it. If you didn't have any plans well don't feel bad since I didn't either HAHA. Anywho that is all this time around so until next time - Ingat!

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Shandra.