Martine's Lifestyle Blog

Hi Everyone! I love to read and every Summer I love to organize a little reading list to keep myself busy. It's really cool how all the books I have in my little collection this Summer are all so different to one another. Last year, I did the same and I was so glad I did. Sometimes being busy with work and everyday stuff, I find that I don't have much time to read, relax and have a bit of down time. It's actually easy to find the time to read; you just have to find the right moment. I usually read before bed, on public transport or on a nice afternoon outside on a patio. I got most of my books at Chapters Indigo in-store; but you can also find them online. Here are some of the books I am reading during the Summer: Best Kept Secrets of Paris by Michael Kerrigan This book is so COOL! It always reminds me of my trip to Europe (which was almost 3 years ago!!!). This book has all the best places to go to in Paris; and since I plan to go back soon, I wan...

Hi Everyone! In this post, I would like to talk about my Summer Beauty Faves. SIMPLE Skincare Micellar Cleansing Wipes I don't think it's a secret that I like the Simple Skincare brand. I use some of their products regularly; like the Toner and the Foaming Cleanser. A few weeks ago; I went to the Pharmacy to get a few things. I came across these skincare wipes and got them so I could try them out. I know it's weird to say but, I Love these wipes! They remove makeup better than some makeup wipes I have used in the past. I strongly recommend these wipes if you are going on a trip, because they are very handy and compact. Clarins One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser About a week ago, I was in Sephora and I was looking for the Origins GinZing Cleanser. Unfortunately, it was out of stock; so I asked one of the sales people to help me find a similar cleanser that had all the same benefits. The lady recommended I try the Clarins Cleanser on the back of my hand; and ...