..for your amazing comments and support you have shown me. It means so much to me!! ♥
It got pretty heated in the comment section in the last post as one poor soul couldn’t resist the temptation of spreading some negativity, but it makes me so happy to see so many wonderful and beautiful souls jumping in and spreading so much more positivity that in the end I was sitting with the biggest smile reading through your comments. You are the reason why I write this blog!! It is such an amazing feeling reading that I can inspire someone in their life and that coming here reading this blog makes them happy. How lucky am I to be able to make someone happy?? :D
And once and for all for the few of you that still haven’t understood this, I was never rescued by a knight in shining armour. I was already in Monaco when I met James. I was already travelling the world, even travelling more, before I met James. The difference is that we now do it together.
I don’t expect everyone that comes to the blog to like me. Everyone can’t like me, and I am honestly fine with that. What I’m not fine with is that someone throws lots of false accusations at me about my life, the people I love and our relationship as if they knew us. I share a lot on the blog, but this is still just a small percentage of my life and who I am, and even less about my relationship and family. There are much more to me than handbags and lipsticks, but I chose to write a blog about handbags and lipsticks. Luckily most readers get this, but it seems that some people don’t understand that even though I sometimes write about shallow things, that doesn’t mean I’m a shallow person. It’s a very dangerous thing to judge people too quickly, chances are you are missing out on a lot of lovely people coming your way in life too.
I wish you all a wonderful day! The post about Cannes is coming up later today :D
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You are BAAAAAAAAACK yuppee! *big bear hugs*
Welcome back, Celina, I’ve missed you in a bloggy way :D
Hehe, you are so sweet!! Thank you! :*
Honestly, for years I’ve been scrolling through blogs and youtube vlogs and stuff like that, and there are just a small, really really small amount of them that I consider to be genuine and charming and actually wanting to relate with people, not send products or two pictures, and I think of you as one of them. I can’t think how bad is that after putting so much effort into your blog some stupid person (that probably doesn’t even follow your blog, otherwise they would have read those entries in which you explained really nicely what do you do) says something rude. I really hope you know that this person is just one in a hundred, and we, all the readers, come back always to your blog not just for the bags and lipsticks, but because of your energy and happiness and how nice you are. Enjoy your time in Cannes and don’t allow Mr. Bitter get into you! xx
Thank you, Anna, this makes me so incredibly happy to read ♥ Lots of love
Don’t worry about these people and what they say, ’cause their opinion doesn’t
matter anyway. They’re not part of your world and them trying to intrude
it in a way through commenting negatively on your blog just shows how miserable
and jealous lives they’re living.
Keep up the great work with this blog, I love reading it and I have actually tried
two of your delicious recipes, so I would love to see more of that on this blog as well :)
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You are right, it’s so sad :/ Thank you for your kind words, Natali ♥
I’m happy to hear you like my recipes, I will do more :D
So glad you didn’t get upset about stupid people saying stupid things!
Laurenxx
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Hehe, you’re cute ♥ xx
Great, open and above board text! It’s sad, that you have to justify for your life(style)… But we all know: ‘Pity is for living, envy is for dead!’ ;)
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It is really sad :/
I think you seem just lovely!
Ani x
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Thank you Ani ♥ xx
Wow I missed that post/the comments until today, and I am so sorry that people were so vicious and judgmental. As I’ve said before, one of the reasons I love your blog is that you make little comments (and even big posts) here and there about what you find truly important in life and what it means to be a good person in addition to all of your fun fashion posts. I think that with the Second Wave Feminist movement, society lost a lot of respect for traditional feminine things like fashion and makeup and began to equate them with dependence and lack of intelligence. This is SO far from true, and you are living proof. One of my favourite quotes from Once Upon a Time (SOOOO GOOD if you haven’t seen it yet!) is “You know you don’t have to dress a woman like a man to give her authority.” I can’t wait to read about Cannes, and I’m so glad you and James are having a good time. Keep being happy–you inspire many who read this blog even just because you write in a language that is not your first one simply to practice it! If that doesn’t prove how accomplished and intelligent you are, I don’t know what does! :)
Thank you so much for your warm and kind words, Kait! I really appreciate it! I like the quote a lot, but haven’t seen once upon a time so I will have to check that out. Thank you ;)
Dont worry Celina, we are always on your side))
Actually, it’s all very funny. Sounds like Celina came from very poor hungry Norway and now rich and cool James showing her the world! Haha. Norway is very good country,with good economics, salaries etc. She can easily get a good job. She is not a girl from Eastern Europe.
I am not working as well( only do some modelling time to time which is pleasure to me) and even here in Russia( which is much more tolerant to this) i always get a questions if i am not afraid that my bf leaves me. That is so strange.
I can imagine how annoying it must be in Europe with its feministic ideas.. But you Celina have to be strong!)))
Kiss you dear and sorry for my English, i learned French but i know you dont speak it))
Hehe, this is exactly how I feel some people think it is like.. it’s so strange. Thank you for your comment sweetie, stay strong ;) xx
Now this was nice to girls from Eastern Europe. hehe
Celina – you’ve got a great blog, my favourite! :)
Sorry Elise but not all the girls from Eastern Europe are like you said and it`s not so nice to tell a thing like this.
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You are great and i really love and read your blog everyday :)
kisses,
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Aw, thank you so much!! ♥
Dear Celina!
I read your blog almost everyday! My life goes up and down but always when Im down I come here and read your wonderful posts and dream about the seaside in Monaco!
This is such a gift you give us by sharing these wonderful photos and just keeping the blog on positive and happy notes.
The world needs more persons like you ;)
Hey Lilly,
Thank you so much, it makes me so happy to hear that I can do something that puts a smile on someones face. I think the world need more persons like you too ♥ xx
I believe in the UK that sort of nasty person who bullies on the web is called a ‘troll’. Quite an appropriate name I think!
Im quite new to your blog but I absolutely love it! Yes, you may not earn money in the run of the mill kind of way, but your blog is beautiful escapism for me!
P.s….love your top, where is it from?!
Xx
Hey Buckers!
Yes, I’ve heard of trolls.. people cyber bully for fun, right? So sad..
Welcome to the blog, I’m happy you like it!! :D My top is from Nastygal :)
xx
De som velger å spre negativ energi er bare misfornøyde med sine egne liv, og lar det gå utover andre, så det er igrunn synd i dem! Synes det heller er inspirerende og utrolig kult at du har muligheten til å oppleve så mye :-) Jeg heier på deg!
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Aw, søte! Jeg er enig med deg, det er forferdelig trist at noen skal ha det så vondt med seg selv! Du er god ♥
I am what we can call a “new reader”. I discover your blog 2 weeks ago and it was love at first sight. So my “blogging relationship” with you (can’t find another word to describe me reading your blog!) is quite new and i don’t know as much about you as “old” readers. But I never (oh no never!) thought about you “what a snob!”
That is why I don’t even understand those negative comments. It’s obvious that you are the sweetest, the kindest and the nicest girl on earth (and I think I don’t need to mention how beautiful you are…!)
Keep going girl, you’re a wonderful person.
Hey Clèm,
Welcome to the blog!! I’m sorry you came just before my absence hehe, how typical.
Thank you so much for your warm and kind words, it means so much to me and I’m so happy to read that I don’t come across as a snob :D
Lots of love xx
I’m happy that you don’t let the negativity get to you. You seem like a beautiful, genuine person :)
What most people probably don’t realize is that blogging is actually a lot of work. You do such a great job with your blog and I always look forward to reading your posts!
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Thank you sweetie ♥
You are right, blogging is a lot of work, but I think the concept is still too “new” for people to understand it properly. Thank you for your kind words about the blog, it truly means a lot to me! xx
Oj, her har det skjedd saker og ting siden i går.
Jeg skjønner ikke hvordan noen tror de 1.) har rett til å vite alt om deg (og James) bare fordi de er innom en blogg. 2.) Tror de vet alt om deg fra hva de leser her. 3.) Have the audacity to interfere in your private life. Hvilket bringer meg inn på et farlig tema som er høyaktuelt og fraværende i Norge; DANNELSE! Ikke god oppdragelse, men god gammeldags dannelse. Sier alt om hvem du er og hva du kommer fra.
Vet ikke jeg, men tror kanskje mange år med reising kloden rundt i jobbsammenheng med mennesket og service i fokus har gitt meg noen ekstra antenner. Det er helt åpenbart for meg at du Celina utmerket klarer å stå på egne ben. Du har også bydd på deg selv på bloggen din om dette temaet. (om å være i lite fruktbare parfirhold og hva det kan føre med seg). Selv om jeg ikke på noen måte kjenner James (wish I did…!..), ligger det ladet mellom linjene du skriver hvilken respekt og kjærlighet dere har for hverandre. Alltid. Vi var jo inne på det etter et av dine innlegg; det faktum at menn ønsker en likeverdig partner og ikke bare noe pent å se på. Om det skulle slumpe til å bli begge deler må man si seg fornøyd.
Fra det jeg opplever av deg som person gjennom bloggen din virker du som en tvers igjennom genuin, snill og varm person, Celina. Du skal ikke behøve å rettferdiggjøre din valg, og jeg håper virkelig ikke at du tar slike kommentarer for mer enn det de er. Anonym drittslenging. Excuse my choice of words.
Du er en solstråle, Celina (med fantastisk god smak, ha, ha).
Hehe, ja her har det gått skikkelig unna.. tusen takk for dine gode og vise ord Dwightinha ♥
Jeg synes du virker som en veldig jordnær jente, og synes det er synd at folk har fordommer uten å ha møtt deg. Jeg er veldig glad i å reise, og det var derfor jeg begynte å lese bloggen din. Mine penger har alltid gått til å reise, men jeg hadde på et tidspunkt råd til dyre vesker. Folk prioriterer forskjellig. Personlig synes jeg det er en god investering å kjøpe en dyr veske man vil ha i flere år – kanskje tiår – istedenfor å kjøpe nye ting hele tiden. Selv er jeg veldig glad i å shoppe, så har en tendens til heller å kjøpe 5kjoler på H&M eller Forever 21, enn å investere i en litt dyrere kjole. Det er jo igrunn bedre å kjøpe noen få, dyre ting. Jeg synes heller ikke bloggen din er utpreget overfladisk. Jeg synes det er gøy med sminke og jenteting, så liker å lese om det. Mulig andre vil dømme meg utifra det. Men da har de ikke sett meg som fattig, sminkeløs backpacker. Eller da jeg jobbet som frivillig med dyr i Afrika, og luktet bavian hver dag. Alle mennesker har flere lag, og bare fordi noen liker sminke og klær, så betyr ikke det at man ikke kan sette pris på enklere ting. Jeg er vel som deg, og liker det beste av begge verdener:) Det er ihvertfall det inntrykket jeg har fått av deg. Det virker som du setter pris på det du har, og har evnen til å verdsette de små tingene i livet. Men: Det er det inntrykket jeg har fått av bloggen din, og jeg ville aldri dømt deg ut ifra hva du velger å dele på en blogg;)
Celina, I just love your blog and the manner you write about all the stuff!
You know, if people are talking about you behind your back, it means that you’re ahead, therefore you don’t need to worry or be sad because of such talks :) There are a lot of people in the world and not all of them are nice and sincere :)
So, just do what you’re doing and do it perfect :)
I’m so glad you share even the smallest part of your life. I know I’ve learned so much from you already (I bought a wheat grass juicer [and i'm forcing my guy to drink shots in the morning], my new favorite color to wear is mint, but I seem to wear more tangerine.) You truly have been an amazing inspiration and I couldn’t thank you enough. I think I may have gone through slight withdraw when you didn’t post for a day or two… j/k. :-) But, seriously ignore the negative souls and focus on the positive life is too short to care about the people who are inherently evil. Let them stew in their own self pity and let your self bask in the joys of life. :-D Yay! I’m glad your back!
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Your blog is my favorite and I learn so much through you! You’re definitely an inspiration to many. Obviously these readers have nothing better than to write unnecessary, petty comments and if they don’t like it than don’t read your blog! Simple as that! I first read this entry than went to that days post to see what you were talking about and i literally laughed out loud but how sweet of James! I also had a similar experience when me and my boyfriend got back together his sister would be openly talking about how I was just with him for his parents newly bought vacation house when I work 3 jobs and go to school part time. I’m so happy your bag and blogging! I hope you don’t waste any more time thinking about those rude comments :)
I never quite understood these people. Why bother reading a blog if you do not enjoy it or like the person writing it ???
Personally I read blogs for inspiration and well just for the joy of it :)
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I am so glad you dont let the negative people get to you. I love your blog. Its like a little window into part of the world that I wouldn’t get to experience without you sharing it with us.
Bra skrevet!:))
Well, if you ask me, I think whoever was mean to you is most probably jealous! You have an amazing life {from what I can see} and you know how to enjoy and appreciate it! I enjoy your blog immensely and I hope you never quit! Thanks for inspiring me:)
p.s. I once heard a quote that said 50% of the world will love what you do, and 50% of the world will hate what you do….meaning you cant win them all, but focusing on the 50% that loves what you do is far more beneficial and satisfying.
{by the way, I know there is wayyy more to you than handbags and lipstick too…and its incredibly ignorant of someone to think otherwise}
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For some reason some people seem to think they can say things on the internet I am pretty sure they would never say to anyone face to face. I worked as a moderator on a forum for a while and I was amazed by the rudeness of some. I don’t understand the point. If you don’t like a blog or website it is the easiest thing in the world to just not access it. I feel it is ok if people state an opinion on for example using products tested on animals if it is written down in a friendly way. Not by attacking people for buying animal tested products, but to tell people why you feel it is an important issue. It is a totally different matter to criticize people for how one assumes they live their life. I don’t feel that is ok at all. I think it is admirable that you actually publish these comments and reply to them. Many bloggers out there delete any negative comments (and a lot nicer comments than the one you got) and block out anyone who doesn’t worship them in the comment section. I don’t think this is a healthy trend. Not that I feel bloggers should have to publish every comment but I have a lot of admiration for a blogger who has the guts to publish them. I think it is pretty obvious for most who comes out the better person… I love that James commented to defend you as well. You two seem to have a very sweet and healthy relationship.
I live a very different life than you and I will likely never be able to afford any designer purses or clothing. I am older than you and I am single. Still I am happy with my life. There are times I can envy others but I always am happy for others that they have what they have. Even when I was stuck in a dark room for months due to illness and unable to hear any noise, have the lights on or eat much I still managed to find happiness. I am blessed living in Norway and I feel I am responsible for finding my own happiness and not going around wanting other peoples lives. Finding love is being lucky but making it stay is timing and love, not money or looks. I wish that kind of happiness for everyone and think it is really great you have it. We all find happiness in different things and unless you hurt someone to achieve it I don’t think it is right to say one way is the right way. I think it is great you are able to live a life you love and to experience the things you do. Actually the fact that you seem to be such a positive person who can enjoy life, knows how to have fun and appreciates what she has is what is making me read the blog. Not for all the stuff I cannot afford (even though it can be a lot of fun to dream) but for all the sunshine. I hope you keep enjoying your life for what is it and ignore all the people that feel entitled to not only decide over it but know about every aspect of it. You are not a reality show. It is your blog. You decide. I think a lot of people don’t understand it takes time to write a blog post (in particular when it is not in your native language) and find/take/edit photos. I have read your blog from the start and I have seen you put more and more effort into it. If you can earn a living from it (now or one day), that is great. Well done! I do hope all the hard work pays off. You deserve that.
Great attitude. You are my role model!!
Uff slike ting gjør meg så sint ! JEg vet hvordan det er for å si det sånn :/ Jeg skjønner ikke hvordan noen kan slenge med leppa når du er så glad og positiv på alle innleggene dine. Dette er sjalu mennesker som skulle ønske de hadde råd og mulighet til å leve slik som du gjør. Jeg skulle gjerne gjort det selv, så jeg er litt misunnelig, men på en god måte ;)
Ha en fin dag ! Håper du ikke lar disse menneskene ødelegge dagen din =) Klem
I am so sad that someone would actually say something like that. It’s no one’s business what a person does with their own life. My opinion is that the aforementioned negative people should live their own lives and not try to change your mind on doing what makes you happy, Celina. I, personally, love following your blog, because I blog for the same reasons. I am neither shallow, jobless, nor have nothing better to think about than beautiful things, but I blog because it simply makes me happy! I love sharing my ideas with the blogging community, and I enjoy taking inspiration from others. Don’t let anyone’s petty judgements make you sad, just know they misunderstand you and that there are so many more people that appreciate your sweet influence!
Love,
Sara!
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At least this person’s negative comment served to generate even many more comments than usual. I think it’s perfectly normal to wake envy, because besides being charming and pretty, you’re a lucky girl, you travel to beautiful places and live with a wonderful man. Who would not enjoy a life like yours?
I just hope you keep posting regularly. To me your blog is very entertaining and inspiring as well.
I love you blog Celina! You’re such a wonderful person and every morning i can’t wait to read your blog <3 I'm working and supporting myself through school and probably i'll never get enough money to buy a Chanel bag or anything. But it's so nice to see you sharing your life with us and showing all the beautiful places i don't have chance to go. You're such a sweet person and i wish you and James happy forever :)
Some people just like to shoot at others for what they don't have, instead of working hard for it themselves. Don't even get upset about that at all! We all love you!!
Not only is your blog inspiring, sweet, gorgeous and thoughtful – it’s fun! I wish people could appreciate the glimpse we are getting into your glamourous world, which for most of us does the same job as reading a magazine – it gives you a break from the real world for just a little while, and it is wonderful that you do this in such a lovely, caring way. The difference between appreciating the beauty in the world that we see on your blog and being jealous of it, is the difference between your fans and the negative people who use the internet to put others down. Keep it up – we can’t afford to lose a female role model as fantastic as you are! xxx
About Eastern Europeans, i did not mean anything rude. They are beautiful girls, and mostly very feminine, open-hearted and nice. I just wanted to say let’s maybe compare the salaries in Norway and Lithuania. I mean she doesnt need to do all her best to stay here in Monaco, because life in Norway is also good. And Celina will be fine there. I have a good lithuanian friend living in Denmark, and her life is not so easy, because she has to fight for everything she has now and do her best to stay here. She doesnt want to come back in Lithuania and get 300 euro per month.
This is what i mean.
You are so nice a sweet person, that I actually adore reading and following. You always bring so much smile and joy telling about make up, your travels and even personal life. I never ever had met a blog that I really want to ready continuously. But your blog is something incredible. No gossips, no bad attention, no “star sickness”, only joy and happiness. So many positive thought and advices and attention to those who read you.
Please do not pay any attention on such stupid people who irritates you. You are great and magnificent and lucky to have a sweet life that jealous people can only dream about so the only thing they can do is trying to abuse you.
Thank you for your blog :))
I loved this response! It was not cruel and entirely astute. I felt the need to comment for the FIRST TIME EVER ON ANY BLOG (though I follow a few) because… Well, I follow your blog religiously. And you know what? I have little in common with you on the surface. While I like fashion, I tend to wear all black and keep my closet minimal. Same with makeup (on the days I wear it!). And skincare. All beauty. My motto is “simple is sexy”. You come off as a girl who can appreciate some extra decadence, etc. What keeps me coming back is your strong sense of self, your positive attitude, and your style… which is SO different than mine… but is completely your own. Seeing someone being so much “them”, being so who they are inspires me on all levels. I’m not sure if I’d ever buy anything you’ve posted, really. We wear different colors (I’m very cool complected), different styles of both clothing and makeup, etc. But you know what? I still walk away more fortified and inspired in what I want for myself. It’s like going to another country and realizing you may not ever live there one day, but you can take pieces of it home with you. Sometimes I see the way you note an influence in your life and elaborate on it and I will do the same with a completely different source of inspiration. You’re 100% right that a person who writes about handbags & lipstick isn’t just handbags & lipstick. Whoever thinks a website is the entire definition of a personality obviously underestimates how multifaceted humans are. Keep being your beautiful -inside and out- self. You have adoring peers who are eager to see/hear/read your thoughts!
You don’t have to explain anything to us. You know what, even if all your whole life were just lipsticks and clothes I think it is none of our damn business! There are people like that and I admire them. They just enjoy their lives. I think a lot of jealousy is going on in criticism. But those who are not able to appreciate others will get nothing at the end of the day!