In a perfect world, happiness would be defined by Chopard. However, in the real one, the French Maison makes sure to express this joyful feeling in the most wonderful of ways. One of them is its Happy Talk series, which stars this time Tunisian actress Dorra Zarrouk. So, let’s see what happiness means to her through the universe of dancing diamonds and the Happy Sport watch!

What are your tips for happiness?

Firstly, try to let go of the past, let go of the fact that we cannot forget everything that has happened to us, and try to move on and forgive. Forgiveness is unquestionably a very important principle which both brings us peace personally as well as to others. Moving on, forgiving and not harbouring grudges or hatred for anybody makes me feel a whole lot better.

What makes you happy instantly?

Love… love is always something that makes me happy. Being with people I love and care about, always brings me joy and happiness. Meditation is something really good that I have only just discovered lately. So, when I am very annoyed with something, I take a little time off to breathe and practice meditation on my own. There are a lot of other things though, like good food, being in my favourite restaurant, eating my favourite dish, listening to music or watching a movie that I love. Other than that, maybe when someone expresses their appreciation to me or says kind words. Receiving a kind word when I have worked hard makes me feel like it was not all for nothing and when someone compliments my work I always go “Like - really? For real?” I even say it in Tunisian! Obviously, it depends on the situation but it always makes me smile! As I mentioned before, it is really important to be able to move on and forget the past. I may sometimes go to sleep feeling really annoyed with something or even cry myself to sleep but the next morning when I wake up my only thought is about getting a cup of coffee and starting a new day… I try to leave it all behind me and appreciate the light, the sun, and the beginning of a new day – a fresh start filled with happiness and the hope that today will be better than yesterday.

What part of your inner child remains today?

I have held on to a lot of things from the little girl that I was. You might say that I live for the little girl inside me – I live to make her dreams come true. Sometimes, I feel like some of my qualities are a lot like those we have in childhood. For example, I have a big heart, I forgive easily and I don't hold grudges. I may be really annoyed with someone but when he or she comes seeking forgiveness, I grant it instantly.

Aside from that, when I am with my friends making funny noises and we are behaving like children, it makes me laugh. That also makes me happy. I really love everything to do with the little girl I was. When I was a little girl, I used to feel very happy when my parents bought me a new dress, especially if it was a fluffy wrap. I had exactly the same feeling when I watched movies about princesses and things like that. Today, when I wear a dress on the red carpet I feel like a princess myself, and it reminds me of my childhood. I feel like I have achieved something and made my childhood dream come true.

What do dancing diamonds evoke for you?

They inspire freedom, first because the diamonds are free inside the watch, which is different from the immobile diamonds we usually see. In this instance they dance, so they also inspire lightness and happiness, which I feel is very pleasant and joyful.

What is so special about Chopard?

Chopard is a very sophisticated Maison, with everlasting style. When someone is wearing a Chopard piece, one feels particularly chic. What I like the most about it is that while this watch is very elegant and luxurious, it is not only suited to big events, but I can also pair it with my daily outfits. It goes perfectly with jeans. Most of all, it is timeless: I feel like a mother could pass on her Chopard watch to her daughter or her granddaughter and it will never date.

How important is responsible luxury for you?

Firstly, I am very honoured to represent a Maison which is respectful of the environment, nature and people. I love fashion, luxury and everything beautiful but it is very important that the people working behind the scenes are respected and their rights preserved. At the same time, nature and the environment have to be taken into consideration so that we don't ruin the world we live in. This is crucial, and I am very proud of Chopard for its efforts in this regard.

How would you style your Happy Sport watch?

The Happy Sport watch goes with virtually everything. You can style it with jeans, with a bracelet or you can just wear it on its own, maybe with a t-shirt. But I can also wear it for a date night, or when I am going out for dinner. It is so versatile that you almost never need to take it off your wrist. I love watching the diamonds moving and whenever I look at the watch, it brings me joy. I also love to style the diamond-set Happy Sport with a black dress for special events. Although it goes perfectly with all colours, I tend to wear it with black and with not much extra jewellery. It is highly valuable on its own and is usually the masterpiece of the whole outfit.

What is your happy resolution?

To try to find happiness within myself, in the simple things life gives me. To think of what I already have instead of what I don't have. I don’t compare myself to anyone and I try to ensure that I am happy myself as well as the people surrounding me, because when you do this and everyone has a smile on their faces, it really brings me joy.