La Bohème...

A song to go along with the pics!

"On s'aimera" (We will love each other) from Léo Ferré, my favorite french singer!

                                                                      

Pictures taken in the streets of the Gotico in Barcelona

Dress: vintage from Holala Ibiza

http://www.holala-ibiza.com/

Jacket: H&M (old)

Boots: Uterque (old)

http://www.uterque.com/

Bag: Chanel (old)

Tights: Calzedonia

http://www.calzedonia.it/eng/

Nail polishes of the moment...

It seems that there is more and more incredible colours of nail polishes all the time, at least enough to make it hard to choose!!!
This is part of my collection, the ones I loved soo much I actually decided to buy and that I wear the most!


Chanel always makes incredible colours and are the ones to launch colour trends so when one Chanel nail colour comes out, you usually have to wait a bit before being able to find a similar colour in other brands, but they always do come though! 


In terms of quality, I find that O.P.I, Mavala, Essie or Butter London are amazing . They do not damage your nails as much, hold on well and are nice and shiny.


Mavala is great because the bottles are small and if you like to change colours a lot you will waste less product (I have never finished a nail polish bottle in my life!!! Have you? Ever?) and they are easy to carry in your bag for SOS retouch or to take on holidays! They also have a very wide range of beautiful colours and nail care.

Velvet and Black Oyster from Mavala - Holiday Glow from O.P.I

This is a Colette special edition by USLU Airlines. It smells of the famous fig scent of the store too! Got it last Christmas at Colette (Paris).

Black Pearl and Blue Satin from Chanel - Vertigo Red from Mavala

http://www.beautybay.com/

http://www.butterlondon.com/

http://www.usluairlines.com/

http://www.colette.fr/

In the mood for snow...

Comforting shower gels for winter...

Who honestly enjoys getting out of his warm comfortable bed on cold winter mornings? Pretty much no one and certainly not me! But... as we must get up and brave the cold and the sleepiness, we can find little things to look forward to, like a warm cup of tea or coffee, a good breakfast or a nice comforting shower gel to chase the sleep away!


So here is my selection of comforting shower gels!

VANILLA & CINNAMON
Korres is a natural skincare Greek brand. This shower gel has been a favourite for years now.
about 8 euros in pharmacies or at http://www.korres.com/default.aspx  

CRÈME BRULÉE
This is from a brand called Philosophy which I am absolutely insane about!
about 12 euros in Sephora or at http://www.philosophy.com 

SPICED CHAÏ TEA
Philosophy again with the flavour of one of my favourite drinks. Just can't get enough!
about 12 euros, exclusively at http://www.philosophy.com  

SPICED PUMPKIN
From The Body Shop, the one I am using those days. A limited edition unfortunately.
5 euros at The Body Shop
http://www.thebodyshop.com/_en/_ww/beauty-lounge/originals/thewinners/?

CANDIED GINGER
Christmas limited edition
5 euros at The Body Shop
http://www.thebodyshop.com/_en/_ww/catalog/list.aspx?CategoryCode=C_ChristmasCandiedGinger&ParentCatCode=C_Christmas

I would be happy to learn about other nice and comforting shower gels so let me know...

A necessary post about Michael Spirito

If you like jewellery that does not look like something anyone else could wear and you definitely feel you have a wild at heart side, you may then really like Michael Spirito's pieces.

Rock´n´Roll with an enchanted twist would be my description of his style, it looks like jewellery from an other world and I am in admiration. The music of his web also helps putting you in the mood!

Images from his online store

Go take a look! http://www.michaelspirito.com/

The "Red sweater"

Red sweater from http://romwe.com/

Boots from Yves Saint Laurent

Bag from http://www.thebodyshop.com

The Body Shop is making Christmas promotions. For three euros you get a bag filled with a green apple shower gel, a cute red mirror for your bag and a sample of their Shea Body Butter. You have the choice between two designs for the bag, one is for recycling, the other again child sex trafficking and they verse part of the benefits to an organization.

Trends pass, beauty remains...

This season, North-american Indian inspiration is very present in fashion, which makes me the happiest of the women since I have been fascinated and attracted to their culture and aesthetic since I am a little kid. Of course this is just a trend and will eventually go away but I will take advantage of it to stock beautiful Native Americans inspired items of clothing and accessories since it is not very easy to find original items, specially in Europe.

Here is a selection of pictures of Lakota Sioux and Navajo Indians.

Most of the pictures being old are not in colour but you can still appreciate the beauty of the materials and designs...

LAKOTA INDIANS

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0QKPQi3NNnnTLV1-h4JIWSF6JkvEjKaJQQVZwVfYzXvCHcCJh0rOgAnYurtLDzP5BMo9jozgazIANGlfTMiQzwDJAoqo4Rov45fcAswYL4RudajtxI32D9em5DGjGxRxvW4RE71Vi7s/s1600/Lakota-Sioux.jpg

http://ericstoller.com/blog/images/marycrowdog.jpg

http://www.firstpeople.us/photographs/Walking-Shooter-Hunkpapa-Lakota-1872.html

http://blog.hmns.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lakota_dress.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/viejoblues/imagenes/imperio/nacion_lakota.jpg

NAVAJO INDIANS

http://www.native-american-tribes-jewelry.com/images/navajo_jewelry_history_warrior.jpg

http://navajopeople.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Mariano-Navajo-Chief-New-Mexico.jpg

http://www.medicinemangallery.com/images/Group-of-Three-Navajo-Blankets.jpg

IN FASHION...

Isabel Marrant - Fall 2011

Bullet boots - Boutique 9

selection of items from Nasty Gal

http://www.nastygal.com

One Teaspoon Native Poncho

http://www.spanishmossshop.com

    

http://www.brookestonejewelry.com

Ugg Arianni sneakers

Ralph Lauren bags