Want to know me a bit more? See what I do, what I wear, what I read, what I like, places I’ve visited and I miss a lot… discover ideas coming from a totally crazy mind before they hit the blogosphere. These all in one place, called Instagram (no, really?!) Valentina Chirico aka Valens
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Zooey Deschanel’s no make-up selfie and some personal considerations
I usually don’t follow celebrities on the social media but Zooey Deschanel is a big exception; she’s always surprising and what did she post on twitter? A no make-up selfie! Before pictures like this one become a fast spreading trend (if they aren’t already), I have to think this photo, in particular, is genuine, a sort of liberating action. Besides her talent, I like Zooey’s appearance: no matter the amount or type of make-up, she looks extremely beautiful, that kind of beauty that isn’t randy. She is the girl next door, as you are, nothing fake. That twitter selfie, with her messy “morning hair”, dark circles and pale skin, puts…
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A lazy shopping day: the bazaar
After entering the Coursera “tunnel”, I’ve totally forgotten that there’s a whole world out there, so my sister and I have re promised for weeks and weeks to go out, eat the ice cream with the strangest taste we could ever find and do some sane shopping. Few weeks ago we planned a nice shopping afternoon, even because I needed a light jacket. So, what happened? No jacket! We went to the usual shop-bazaar and bought some “things”, we didn’t even need some of them! First of all, I wanted to buy a small fan brush for nail art and, at the end, I’ve bought this: a kit with 6…
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Holidays at Valens
I’m back, officially! Days have flown among cups of steaming tea, visits to relatives and chats, my holidays were quiet and joyful… was the lack of internet a positive thing? I don’t know, I really missed reading blogging fellows’ stories and browsing around. And you, how did you spend the holidays? I hope the new year will bring you happiness! The discovery of the holidays! Sir, this is the best tea I’ve ever tried! Jamaica Brew: black tea, orange peel and spices. Spices? This is such a mystery but it’s all legal! hahaha Christmas gifts: no make-up, just useful things! A warm wool sweater (I love the V-cut) and the…
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Make your Christmas everyday
Christmas is always a general rush but I couldn’t forget to send you my greetings. Have you noticed this strange atmosphere, that kind of feverishly wait? It’s like being under a spell, illuminated by coloured tiny fairy lights; all of us feel suddenly kinder and more generous. ayala triangle Christmas lights 2011 made by Roslyn in Starfish Island My wish or advice for you is to make your Christmas every day. No matter the season: be cheerful and passionate, help those in trouble and have always a smile for those around you. That’s hard for me too… I’m such a grumpy cat! However, I think these little things make people…
