My first time at Lush
Posted on | February 8, 2010 | No Comments
French
This weekend I went to Lush Covent Garden. I already knew that I was about to find a new kind of cosmetics made from fresh organic fruit and vegetables … Here are the other things I discovered:
1. A really nice atmosphere and the impression of being in a bubble out of the stressed world;
2. Many lovely people to help you choosing the best product for you (even they were slightly too present sometimes);
3. A great range of products from shower smoothies to body dusting powders and bath bubble bars;
4. The opportunity to test all the products, making the experience amusing and quite sensual too. 
At some point, one of the employees asked everyone to come to say goodbye to one of his colleagues who was going to work in another Lush shop.
I really thought he was about to choose one of us (me!) and announce something like “you’re the winner of the day; we offer you a lip balm, the product of your choice” … so I was a bit disappointed. Wouldn’t it be a lovely concept?
Finally, even if it’s not the kind of products I am used to, I thought I should have a go and bought a softening sea salt shampoo with jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom (Seanik), a tasty honey and chocolate massage bar (Mange Too -that apparently you can eat it…mmmhhh), a body lotion (Dream Cream) and a cleansing lime, coconut and sea salt face scrub (Ocean Salt)… for a total of £ 25-30 (a little too expensive for me but I haven’t tested these gems yet…).
PS: I learned back at home that Lush is against animal testing which is a fairly good point!
PS bis: It is not a sponsored blog post and I will always tell you when it’s the case.
And you? Have you ever been to Lush? Have you ever tried their products? What are your favourites?
Welcome back!
Posted on | February 6, 2010 | No Comments
Hi all and … Welcome back!
It’s been a while since my last blog post and I am really sorry about that. I guess we can blame the lovely weather we had last summer which made me walk outside instead of blogging inside.
More seriously, I think the perfectionist I am was never really satisfied with the theme and design etc. and spent maybe too much time trying to solve that to finally neglect the writing part.
It’s time for a change and I will definitely attempt to blog more in 2010, hoping that you’ll find the articles interesting and that we’ll exchange ideas, share tips etc.
My first blog post in 2010 will tell you my first experience at Lush, Covent Garden (Let’s start with a girly subject ).
Otherwise, I will continue to blog (mostly both in English and French) about my life in London (hidden gems included ), social media and online public relations, books, board games … about random things really.
I hope to read you soon!
Jul’s
The McDonald’s new sign at Piccadilly Circus
Posted on | May 29, 2009 | No Comments
McDonald’s has recently launched a new interactive sign, where passers-by can take pictures of themselves interacting with images displayed on the McDonald’s giant LED screen.
The billboard displays fun images that are central to Britain and London’s identity (such as a bowler hat).
So whether you’re a Londoner or a tourist, next time you pass by Piccadilly Circus, don’t miss the opportunity to take a funny picture of you!
Have a look on this video which demonstrates how the sign works.
Don’t forget to add your pictures to the Flickr group here.
Caroline Coraline: Have you ever wished for a different life?
Posted on | May 11, 2009 | 1 Comment
Last Saturday, I went to the cinema with Laurence and Pascal and saw one of the CLEVEREST, AWESOME and FASCINATING films I’ve ever seen: Coraline
All began some days ago, when I saw on Laurence Tumblelog a video explaining the extremely well-orchestrated social media campaign the advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy made to promote Coraline (Check it out here and on W+K blog here!)… I then spoke about the film with some friends and those who had already seen Coraline loved it!
All of this aroused my curiosity and we finally went to the Covent Garden Odeon to watch it in 3D.
The plot summary
A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life - only much better. But when her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents (including Other Mother) try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family.
The biggest smallest movie ever made
Directed by Henry Selick (T”he Nightmare Before Christmas”) and based on Neil Gaiman’s book of the same name, Coraline is the first feature film from Portland animation studio Laika.
And when you think that every single thing you see on screen was made by hand, it’s totally amazing! These videos about the doll hair and knitting will give you an idea about the work behind the scenes.
Have I ever wished for a different life? Yes, a life where I could see more films like this… Awesome!Just awesome! And you?
Don’t wait anymore! Rush to the cinema and discover the enchanting and scary world of Coraline!
Here is the trailer:
Bonus:
Be creative and button your eyes here.
Then, add your picture to the “Coraline - button-eye gallery” on Flickr 
My first Social Media Camp
Posted on | May 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
On 25 April and for the first time, I went to the London Social Media Camp which took place at the amazing Wallacespace St Pancras in London.
The aim of the event, extremely well organised by @Vero, was to gather 100-120 people to exchange ideas on social media, from social networking platforms, blogs and podcasts to using new media cleverly, marketing ethically and identity the age of technology…
As a newbie rather than a super media geek, I was encouraged to attend as it was specified the Camp was for everyone from super media geeks to newbies, from developers & designers to marketers & artists.
Originally scheduled for last a week-end, the lack of sponsors made the event finally took place on Saturday only.
It was a typical BarCamp, where everyone was welcome to present on a topic of its choice.
I had a great time there, everybody was lovely, the atmosphere was very friendly and I attended excellent talks!
I learned a lot throughout the day and I really look forward to the next Camp!!!
While the whole event was FANTASTIC, I cannot help saying that it’s a pity some people who booked finally didn’t come while so many people would have loved a ticket…
I’m yours
Posted on | April 10, 2009 | 2 Comments
Hi all,
Watched some of the « Nouvelle Star » contestants (French equivalent of Pop Idol ITV1 reality tv show) on M6 website last night and was particularly impressed by Mahdi’s performance of “I am yours” by Jason Mraz.
Since last night, I just can’t get this song out of my mind. I love it. Here is the song of the day!
A lovely Sunday song
Posted on | March 29, 2009 | 6 Comments
Hello,
I stumbled upon this song some weeks ago and I was really eager to share it with you.
I love it and you?
Enjoy!
Lisa Mitchell - Neopolitan Dreams
#followfriday: the explanation
Posted on | March 26, 2009 | No Comments
Last Friday, I noticed many people on Twitter were using the hashtag #followfriday.
On Friday night, I met Laurence (@blogtillyoudrop) and she explained me the concept.
So, for those who are also wondering about this hashtag meaning and don’t have the opportunity to get to know Laurence;-), here is the explanation:
On Twitter, you sometimes want to recommend to your followers people you follow. It’s precisely the aim of the Follow Friday! Every Friday, you’ll suggest your followers Tweeple they should follow.
Two ways to do it:
1.#followfriday @edwardtheking @romeothelover @bradthestar
2.#socialmedia #blogger #London #cocktails fans follow @blogtillyoudrop #followfriday
Simple, isn’t it?
Calling all artists!
Posted on | March 25, 2009 | No Comments
Famous French new wave/rock band, Indochine, offers his fans the opportunity to make his next video-clip.
Interested? Choose one song from their new album “La République des Meteors” and post your video on their MySpace page or on Youtube.
I personally don’t know yet their new album but found the idea to offer fans the possibility to express their creativity very interesting.
Indochine official website (you’ll find the ad in the news page on 13March)
Image found here
Twitter Premium Accounts: did you fall for it?
Posted on | March 20, 2009 | 1 Comment
These last hours, a satirical blog (BBspot), though described some years ago as “world’s best tech humour site” by The Register, fooled credulous journalists and bloggers and worried the Twittersphere.
The hoax: Twitter co-founder and CEO Evan Williams has announced the launch of Twitter premium Accounts. Williams explained that many users have expressed the willingness to pay for accounts and that now they give them that opportunity but stressed that free accounts will still be available to all users, and that only those wanting more services would have to pay.
Brian Briggs, the blogpost author, goes even further and detailed the 4 types of accounts.
While up to now, the information could have been credible (as Twitter, since its creation, tries to find itself a business model), the possibility of being followed by a celebrity or the concept of a Twitter Concierge who will tweet for you while you are asleep or busy (and more) were a bit too much…
BBspot post here
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