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Welcome to the first post of 2021! I thought it would be nice to do a little 'Christmas Recap' for you guys. Last Christmas was a bit different compared to the other years. We couldn't travel to the Netherlands to celebrate with my parents, unfortunately. We had a little Digital Christmas breakfast instead, which was very nice.

The days leading to Christmas were a bit hectic because Oliver and I were working on a Christmas Medley for my Youtube Channel. We loved doing the 'This is Halloween' video and wanted to do something special for 2020.

In case you haven't seen it: A Christmas Medley We took three Christmas classics and changed the lyrics to describe the year 2020. It is in German, but a lovely follower translated the lyrics in the comment section. However, in German, the rhymes work better ;) Oliver orchestrated and produced the whole song. It went live on Christmas Eve.

A little disclaimer: No toilet paper was harmed in the process. They were real toilet paper rolls but didn't end in the trash but in the toilet. We didn't waste any product ;) I was quite tipsy at the end of the filming session... I didn't waste any of the wine that I used to film the wine scene ;)

Our Christmas Eve, we did a super quick photoshoot (photo number 3 in the post) and finished the Medley video. Vincent performed some songs on the piano and his cousins danced happily during the his concert.

It was a very successful Christmas Eve. The kids loved their presents, but most of all loved spending time together. My outfit was a little black dress with poofy arms. My make up was simple, yet very sparkly. I used a glitter eyeshadow from Stila Cosmetics called 'Bronzed Bell'. Quick and effective :)

On the first day of Christmas, we had a digital breakfast with my parents. Vincent unwrapped some more presents and my parents also had a present. A 2021 calendar with photos from Vincent.

My outfit for the next two days was the very comfy Paul jumpsuit from Les Lunes that I bought during Black Friday week. With code simonesimons you can still get 44% discount. I loved that it looked very put together, but felt like comfortable home wear, with lots of room for a food baby belly ;)

Loki didn't break down the Christmas tree, which was nice. I still have our Christmas tree standing in the living room. It is a small tree, but this year Vincent and I decorated it so nicely that it breaks my heart to break it down... I also got a cute camera ornament to hang in the tree :)

A present to myself was a photography book from Lindsay Adler, which I have been reading ever since I got it :)

How was your Christmas? Could you spend it with your family? Did you get dressed up? I know a lot of questions! Let me know in the comments.

Simone

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This how I spend most of my time when I am online. On the couch, underneath my blanket, with my laptop.

However, I do miss being on the road and the current situation sometimes gets the best of me.

Here is what I do to make myself feel better during the days where I am not feeling all that great:

1. I start my day with a large glass of water to wake up my body and get my metabolism going.

After my breakfast, I jump in the shower.

My all-time favorite shower oil is the Almond Shower Oil from L'Occitane. This has been a favorite of mine for many years. I have the 500ml version and always buy the refills. Like this you save plastic ;) I have lost count of how many times I have repurchased this shower oil.

2. Next, I pick a cozy outfit. I love to wear the high waisted leggings from Les Lunes and an oversized sweater. Staying in my pajamas or bathing robe all day is very tempting, but I am less productive if I don't get dressed.

3. It is the colder time of the year, which means that I drink more tea!

My current favorite tea is a spicy chai with almond milk. So yummy! I love the Yogi tea and the Bengal Spice from Celestial Seasonings.

My favorite almond milk is the Rewe Bio Mandeldrink. I also use this to make my cappuccinos.

4. This next step is not a must, but I love it! Apply some red lipstick. Even if I don't leave the house, I still like to get ready. This has the same effect as getting dressed for me. I feel more motivated to be productive and feel more put together. Going outside with masks has taken away the joy of applying lipstick, I mean, why bother? That is why, when I am at home I do apply lipstick and preferably also a bright one.

The lipstick I am wearing here is '346 Scarlet Silhouette from L'Oréal Paris'.

5. As tempting as it might be to stay in bed with my laptop, I choose the couch. I also sit a lot at our dinner table and my office. But the couch is a great alternative ;) I find it is a good compromise between the bed and the dinner table. A laptop is portable, so I can change my office during the day. I am used to be at different places every day, I don't like to be at the same spot ;)

How does your home office look like? Do you prefer to work from home, or on a different location?

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Hello lovely people!

Have you seen that I have joined the 'Reel Side' of Instagram? Well, not 100%, but almost ;)

I wanted to switch things up a bit on Instagram. I have been posting Instastories of me talking during the makeup application and I thought that it might be a bit tedious for some of you.

I tried the Reel function and I must say that I am loving it! It is so fun to create and I can show you some of my favorite beauty products, without taking too much of your and my time!

Besides the 'Reel Stories', I thought it might be nice to show you some of my favorite beauty products from one particular brand. Today I am showing you some of my favorites from L'Oréal Paris that I used in one of my Reels.

Glam Beige/Back to Bronze

This is my bronzer and eyeshadow in one. If I need to get ready in a short time, bronzer is always a great eyeshadow. The Glam Beige bronzer was a limited edition, but you can still find it online. I love it because it is great for lighter skin tones. Another alternative is to get a finishing powder, but in a couple of shades darker.

Age Perfect Cream Eyeshadow - 06 Precious Bronze

It is so easy to apply, super pigmented, and won't budge during the day. They come in many different shades and can be worn on its own or as an eyeshadow base. A little bit like the MAC Paint Pots.

Voluminous Waterproof Mascara

This is my favorite drugstore mascara! It lengthens, volumizes, and lifts the lashes. I always go for waterproof mascara, because that is what works best for my stubborn lashes.

Super Liner Perfect Slim

A very easy to use eyeliner with a felt tip. After many years of applying eyeliner, I still sometimes just don't get it right. This helps me create a feline flick in seconds. I store it upside down between my make up brushes to make sure that the tip always has some product in it.

Life's a Peach Blush

Peach blushes are my favorite and fit me best. They also make my blue eyes pop. A little tip; also apply a bit on your eyelids when you apply your blush, it ties your whole look together.

Color Shine - 656 Beige in the City

A warm nude with a slight metallic sheen to it. I love the scent of these lipsticks! It reminds me of the Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Shine lipsticks. It has a lovely fruity scent to it.

Let me know which brand you would like me to do next. I was thinking of Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona, Mac Cosmetics, KVD Vegan Beauty, Linda Hallberg Cosmetics, Zoeva, Laura Mercier, etc.

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