British Birthday Present

 

Well, well, well... If you want to win me over, conquer me completely, make me adore you and worship you, buy this pair of boots for my birthday. Date: March 30th. Yes I know I am so vain :)) but HEY mate it's about the UK. It's about sex, scotch and rock 'n' roll. It's about handsome guys with British accent. It's about my own peace and serenity.

Monday Photo: We Like It Smokey

 

Want to feel fierce? Flashy? Stunning? Want to surprise people, make ordinary boring girls envious and charming lads interested in a conversation with you about everything from physics to religion and pleasure? Well, I have the solution. The medication. The secret ingredient. Smokey-eyes! Dramatic smokey-eyes :-) Red lip-stick is optional, you can use it if it tickles your fancy BUT you have to say "yes" to black. And with this note I shall end this post.

Monday Photo: Lovely Spring

I love spring! I love all seasons actually... when it's summer and the sun is shining I enjoy it enormously because my body asks for lots of ice-cream, cocktails and fresh fruits... then autumn begins (I love dreary days and heavy rain more than anything. THAT is my kind of weather) and I suddenly feel vigorous because school starts and it's like something brand-new is stimulating me. Winter means Christmas, cinnamon, ginger-bread and cosy clothes... this is my least favourite season because I can't stand shivering while smoking, walking, breathing... shivering 24/7 actually. Now spring... well, I love it! Not only because I'm born in spring, but also because the great majority of my friends are born in March, April or May (lots of parties) and because the freshness of flowers and nature inspires me a lot, even though I'm not a romantic girl at all. Too many things about me in one post... sorry! :-D

New York Fashion Week Spring 2011- A Short Recap

   There's a reason why we all wait with such pleasure for spring to arrive and enchant us with its fresh flowers and sun rays. Not only is "the departure" of snow important when thinking of spring, but also the festive atmosphere in New York, London, Milan and Paris. Why festive? Because we finally get acquainted with the latest trends in fashion as far as autumn is concerned. I shall begin by making a short summary of the most divine collections presented at New York Fashion Week.

    I've noticed that people tend to associate autumn with dark colours and dreary days but they couldn't be more wrong. Labels such as DKNY, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Carolina Herrera and Diane von Furstenberg aim at teaching women to be cheerful and adore electric tones. Another thing which you should bare in mind is that fur is also popular amidst this autumn's trends. Oscar de la Renta, Anna Sui and Donna Karan seem to particularly take a fancy to it. However, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Alexander Wang stick to leather and opt for motorcycle jackets. XXL jumpers are also very popular (needless to say that they're also cosy and comfy) and Michael Kors and Vera Wang like them. For sure. Marc Jacobs seems to be in a league of its own with its dotted materials as well as Y-3 which reminds us of Scotland and advise us not to throw our tartan skirts/trenches away. They will always be in! 

   In conclusion, the range of styles is extremely wide and that certainly means that you are at an advantage. For whatever your look is, you will find a possibility of being fashionable this autumn.

 
DKNY


Diane von Furstenberg


Carolina Herrera


Marc by Marc Jacobs


Proenza Schouler


Marc Jacobs


Y-3


Donna Karan


Oscar de la Renta


Anna Sui


Tommy Hilfiger


Ralph Lauren


Alexander Wang


Michael Kors


Vera Wang

Monday Photo: Some Girls Never Stop Being Happy And Dandy...

I start this new week with an optimistic thought (for a new week obviously contains the word "new" which suggests prosperity and optimism; also, a new week starts with Monday and I for one hate Mondays. A bit of a contradiction, eh?) and therefore I attempt to make you all see the bright side of your lives, live every moment as it is all you've got left and fall head over heels in love with fashion and beauty. This photo happens to subscribe to all the psychological theories mentioned above, so keep calm and be flashy! Like this fetching girl here... called Coco beautiful Rocha!

Spring 2011 Campaigns: Cosy&Glamorous

Now, another option for you to stay IN and follow this season's trends is to go shopping for spring colourful jumpers, short trousers and fetching blazers. Isabel Marant and Iceberg shall be your absolute guides when it comes to this particular cosy, but glamorous style. I know... how can you wear a jumper during spring? Trust me, if it's a little bit chilly outside and you choose to wear a Marant cotton pullover, you will be just fine my dear.

+ You might also like: Zara, Mango                       

Iceberg


Zara 


Mango

Spring 2011 Campaigns: Animal Instincts

Nowadays animal-print is so damn accessible and its many forms and colours are so various that one can truly admit that, in terms of prints, this is the most wearable trend ever. Go to a gig wearing a pair of animal-print trousers, everyone will fancy you. Go to the beach wearing an animal-print swimming suit, boys will go mental. Go to your grandma's 78th birthday dressed with a leopard dress, she will think you are retro. See? Puuurrrrfect! You will love Just Cavalli and Roberto Cavalli's new spring campaigns.

+ You might also like: Dolce&Gabbana Animalier

Dolce&Gabbana Animalier

Roberto Cavalli

Just Cavalli

Film Reviews: On The Edge (2001)

 "You can never really know what was going through a person's mind at that exact moment. If they survive, they'll never tell you. If they succeed, all you can do is spend the rest of your life feeling guilty. Your only concern can be for the people they leave behind. They're the ones to look out for."

   Since we all high-school boys and girls are currently on holiday and it's only the beginning of the cold February, the best thing to do is to stay indoors and watch lots of good films, read books and stay online on Facebook. Yes! So, I've come across this (apparently) anonymous film called On the edge, which is set in Ireland, somewhere near Dublin, and gives us the possibility to admire the talent of 3 particular actors: Cillian Murphy, Tricia Vessey and Jonathan Jackson. The film focuses on 3 major themes: suicidal attempts, love and friendship.

   With a plot revolving around such powerful human emotions, you will definitely discover new things about yourself whilst watching the film. The story begins with Jonathan Breech (Cillian Murphy), a 19 year-old boy, who is sent to a psychiatric institution after trying to kill himself. There he meets Rachel (Tricia Vessey) and Toby (Jonathan Jackson) and their friendship sort of develops throughout these 3 months they are required to spend in the hospital. Things sort of complicate when Jonathan falls in love with Rachel and becomes best friends with Toby, who also likes Rachel very much. The story becomes even more interesting when all 3 discover that the reasons for which they are in a mental institution are quite identical. If  Rachel decides upon her loved-one and if this "insane" love triangle can make it to the end, well, watch the film and you shall see.

   For I'm so much into this sort of subjects (mental illnesses, obsessive feelings and stuff), I strongly recommend you to download On the edge and to watch it hundreds of times 'till you finally get what it is really going on behind those sarcastic remarks and intelligent questions. I reckon you will develop some sort of passion for it :-)

Spring 2011 Campaigns: Trés Sophistiqué

Just by observing the title you can figure out that this is Chanel, Miu Miu, Gucci and Elie Saab's special spot. You can say whatever you want, but when wearing those classic blazers from Chanel, those colourful silk shirts from Gucci or, maybe, a dress from Elie Saab, you always engross everybody's attention. Guaran-f****n'-teed! So don't be afraid to go back to classicism and elegance. It works every time!

+ You might also like: Giorgio Arman, Yves Saint Laurent

Giorgio Armani

 
Yves Saint Laurent 

Chanel

Gucci

Elie Saab


Miu Miu

Spring 2011 Campaigns: White&Pure

White has always been associated with innocence, kindness and freshness. Until this new season, no one has ever thought of white as a privilege of looking sexy and, at the same time, simple. Natural. Truth is, camel, black and white are this year's highlights when it comes to colours. Take a look over Chloé, Versace and Calvin Klein's proposals and find out what suits you best: a blazer, a minimalistic dress or a trench?

+ You might also like: Emporio Armani, Alexander Wang

Versace

Chloé


Emporio Armani

Calvin Klein


Alexander Wang