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About the Blog

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! This corner of the internet is reserved just for you!

Here, it is all about sharing life in Paris and positive vibes.

So, what is life in Paris like? Well, it is full of fashion, beauty, and art (or, as the French say it joie de vivre – the joy of living)! So, expect to find fashion and style inspirations, skincare and beauty recommendations, and of course all the details about the art of French living.

Now, what about those positive vibes? Well, expect to find tons of guidance and actionable advice on how to turn your dreams into reality and how to take care of yourself while you’re achieving those boss goals. I want to help you let go of your fears and inspire you to pursue your dreams and goals.

About Me

My name is Adriel and I am an expert at stepping out in faith and making bold moves. In February 2020 I made my biggest and boldest move yet and realized a grand dream of moving to Paris!

Here, you will find…

• Clean Beauty and Skincare
  • Primarily nontoxic skincare brands and products.
• Fashion + Style
  • Expect to see lots of color and quality and unique pieces.
• Sustainable Self-Care
  • I love bubble baths as much as the next girl, but, for me, self-care needs to last longer than the bubbles and do more than make my skin soft.
• Life in Paris
  • Moving to a new country isn’t easy, but I do love my life in Paris. Sharing it with you here and, of course, on my social channels!
• Positivity
  • Tag you’re it! I realized a dream by moving to Paris and now it’s your turn. Sharing  guidance and actionable advice on how to turn your dreams into reality. 

I hope these pages inspire you and encourage you.

xoxo Adriel

Favorite Things

My Life Philosophy: I don’t need to wait until a situation is perfect to pursue a goal or realize a dream; I just need to be bold enough to step out in faith and work consistently and persistently towards my desired result.

Manner of artistic expression: Photography.

Essential home items:  Humidifier, KitchenAid mixer, Le Creuset dutch oven, plants (and no I do not have a green thumb), and photos of friends and family.

Favorite quote: “Sympathy’s easy. You have sympathy for starving children swatting at flies on the late-night commercials. Sympathy is easy because it comes from a position of power. Empathy is getting down on your knees and looking someone else in the eye and realizing you could be them, and that all that separates you is luck.” – Dennis Lehane –

Favorite verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God.” -Philippians 4:6 –

Favorite Books: Thursday Next Series by Jasper Forde, Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, What Color is Your Parachute by Richard Bolles, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Policies

Just a few quick housekeeping matters — any and all gifted items will be disclosed and Style is a Mood does use affiliate links throughout the site.