Prada Flowers

This Prada bracelet is my perfect piece of jewellery for the autumn.  Although I got it a while back, it has become a staple piece in my wardrobe, as it almost goes with anything in my wardrobe and is the epitome of gothic glamour.  I used to borrow my mum's Prada bracelet in the summer, which has red flowers and white stones instead of the khaki green and black stones here, and I loved that one, but I thought that this colour combination is a bit more unusual, not so typically flowery.  It works perfectly with skinnies, a basic white or grey t-shirt and nice cosy knit sweater during the day.  For evenings, it works great for a grungy look, with a skin tight black dress, an floor length skirt or, if you want to go crazy a little, you could even match it with some stripes or dots!  

The whole collection is great, and Prada also sells these bracelets in gold with black and red accents, which is a fabulous, glamorous statement piece, that can equally be worn casually or with a great evening outfit.  There are matching earrings and colliers as well, and I am very inclined to invest in a gold statement necklace, what do you think?

Kiehl's Go-To

This serum by Kiehl's from their Ultra Facial range is a great product, not only for the colder times of the year.  I have been noticing that a lot of my friends are experiencing really dry skin because they are still using products for blemish-prone skin, as this is what they are used to, and it is easy to miss the transition, to when your skin gets better and products targeting blemishes often dry skin out a lot.  A serum is a great way to get moisture into the skin, and it is used before using a moisturiser.  This product by Kiehl's has a really nice consistency and feels like a smooth layer on the skin.  The smell is a little strange to begin with, but you get used it to!  The price, 29 Pounds for 50 ml, is quite alright for a serum, as the ingredients are very concentrated.  Other fantastic alternatives include the HydraQuench serum by Clarins, which is more expensive, 40 Pounds for 30 ml.  

If you are unsure about your skin, it is always great to get your skin analysed.  Kiehl's do a quick skin analysis at their counters or in store, as do spas offering skin treatments.  They are often free, and offer a great alternative to get your skin checked out so that you can purchase the best products.  And do not be alarmed if your skin is very oily, it can also mean that your skin is dehydrated and producing a lot of oil to compensate for this.  So get it checked out and then it is much easier to buy the right products targeted at your concerns!  

Gold and Pink Armcandy

Pink is not a really common colour in my closet, but the weather was so cold and rainy today, that I decided to go for some colour.  Matching my Topshop jumper, I am wearing a Marc by Marc Jacobs gold watch, a pink Prada dog-collar bracelet, a pink hoop my grandma got me and the Believe ring from Asos.

Rosacea Help

My mum just got diagnosed with Rosacea a couple of weeks ago, so I have been doing loads of research on this skin disease.  The disease causes redness, bumps and red blood vessels on the face.  As far as I know, it cannot be cured, and people will have to deal with it for the rest of their life.  However, there are numerous websites out there for you to find tips on how to cope with this disease and how to make your life easier.  The main thing is, that you have to understand that you need to change your skin care regime in order to fit the disease.  Many cosmetics companies make specific products for Rosacea patients.  

One of the main things we have learnt so far, is that as little products as possible are useful, and that natural products are best.  So far we have gone for products from Origins, who have their own series against Rosacea, with mushroom extracts.  My mum also bought the original La Mer moisturiser, along with a Bare Minerals foundation and their redness treatment, and so far my mum is loving all of it!

The most important thing is to go a dermatologist or doctor, as medical treatment is also often necessary.  Here are a few links to websites dealing with the disease, and also companies that offer specific treatment for Rosacea patients:

1. http://www.rosacea.org/index.php

2. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Rosacea/Pages/Introduction.aspx

3. http://www.origins.co.uk/products/3873/Skincare/Range/Dr-Weil-Mega-Mushroom/index.tmpl?cm_sp=Gnav-_-Skincare-_-Dr.WeilMega-Mushroom

4. http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentualsUK-Site/default/Default-Start

5. http://www.avene.co.uk/Rosacea-Products

Vanquish Launch at Tyringham hall

Two busy weeks have passed; uni has started and Aston Martin launched the Vanquish near the Millbrook testing course.  Aston Martin events are always incredible and we really enjoy ourselves and get to know great people, we are very blessed to be able to take part in these things.  Here are a few quick pics from the location etc.  The event was held at Tyringham Hall, a stunning location!  Weekends like this are always quite casual, so I got to wear in my new Prada boots that are amazingly comfortable and my new jumper from Comptoir des Cotonniers.

Liz Earle Cleanser

So I finally tried the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser after reading about its superpowers on numerous blogs around.  I used it for a good five/six months and have to say I was quite disappointed.  Perhaps I was expecting a miracle to happen and my skin to be perfect after using this product...and it was, for maybe a month, but then it went really bad! The first two months using it, the skin always needs time to adjust and renew (I think a normal cycle for skin to renew is about 20-28 days, but look it up!) so the first month or two I noticed my skin getting worse, which is quite normal as all of the impurities are flushed out of my skin.  Then my skin got better, but only for about four weeks, after that it all went downhill.  The next three months my skin was getting worse by the day, I looked like a Streuselkuchen (a German cake that has a topping like a crumble), and also a lot dryer every time I looked into the mirror.  My skin was not this bad since high school and no matter what hydrating cremes or masks I used, it was not improving.  

Liz Earle claims that their product does not dry out skin, it is made for all skin types.  Perhaps one of the things I was doing wrong was using too hot water for the muslin cloths, and water that is too hot will dry out skin, which is why only luke warm water is to be used.  All in all, I found using the cloths to be a real annoyance! I travel quite a bit, and I found myself forgetting the cloths half of the time, then I had to travel with wet towels sometimes if there was no time for them to dry overnight, so I always had to remember to bring a little bag to put them in.  There may be a trick to all this, as so many women are using it and really happy with it, but it was not really a solution for me.  Finally, when my bottle was empty, I went to Kiehl's and talked to them, and have been using one of their facial washes ever since and I am loving it so far.  A post about it will follow shorty.  Please do share your experiences with the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser or muslin cloths in general, maybe I was using it completely wrong!  

Magic Water

After a recommendation from my friend Francoise, I tried the Eau Micellaire Douceur by Lancome.  And I cannot believe that I have never tried this before, it is pure magic!  It is described as an express cleanser for make-up and express could not be a better word for it.  Make-up comes off in one swipe and there is no oily or greasy feeling afterwards, neither is skin dry or itchy.  The make-up really just seems to dissolve as soon as it comes into contact with this special water and no trace is left.  It is a no-fuss product and definitely worth the money (200 ml for 21 Pounds).  It is the best make-up remover I have ever come across!  

Hair Care

These are two fantastic products by Kerastase.  I have used the Elixir Ultime for several months now and it has become a definite go-to product. There are several ways to apply it, either as a pre-shampooing treatment, before blowdrying or as a serum after drying hair.  Usually, I go for the pre-blowdry option and it leaves my hair silky and smooth.  This is the gold version, as far as I know this is main version of the Elixir.  It also comes in different colours for different hair types.  

The Ciment Thermique Leave-In treatment is quite a new product for me.  It is applied before blowdrying, and works with the heat of either this or later with straighteners/curlers.  I really like the Kerastase Resistance series, as long hair needs a lot of attention and this is proving to be a great treatment so far to make long hair stronger.  And the smell is great too!

Maxi dress love

The last days of the summer heat have come and gone, I spent them at home in Germany and could finally enjoy our garden. 

 I was really not prepared for any weather above 20°C, so I has lucky I had packed my S.Y.L.K black and white maxi dress I bought in LA a few weeks back.  

Finding the right maxi dress is not an easy task, and really depends on your body shape.  A lot of the cuts this season in stores like Topshop and Zara were very straight or even more carrot shaped, becoming slimmer towards the ankles.  

This works fine for an boyish figure, however, for apple or pear shaped girls, an a-line dress is a far better solution.  As the skirt part of the dress flows past the hips, accentuating only the waste, and then draping down the legs in order not to attract attention to the hips.  

This particular dress also has a great pattern, as the downward and outward sloping lines elongate and slim the figure.  Nonetheless, I prefer to wear something light over the dress, preferably sleeveless, just to have something draped over my upper body, especially if the dress has a low cut neck line like this one.  I am wearing a jeans shirt by Cloth & Stone from Anthropologie.

Lazy Days

Finally I can call these incredible Sandro sneakers my own!! They have been on my wish list for a while, but I was always waiting for the right ones to come round.  This season they have an incredible selection of styles, ranging from plain black snake skin sneakers to multi coloured pink-purple-blue sneakers, but these ones with the leopard print and studs were just too good.  

The pants are by Gap, a comfy alternative to leggings, and the leather jacket by Zara is a great contrast to make the outfit more day appropriate.  The watch is by Marc Jacobs, bracelets and necklace from Asos.  Grey goes great with the gold and the tan coloured shoes are the perfect way to spice the monotone colours up a bit!

Delicious cake in a cup

If you are in Los Angeles or surroundings and have the chance to go to Newport Beach, then first of all you have to go to Fashion Island and check out the stores.  There are a few generic shops that you can find anywhere, a few cute boutique style shops for women and also big department stores with the latest high-end fashion pieces.  And if you have a sweet tooth like I do, then you have to pay a visit to Casey's cupcakes.  These were by far the best cupcakes I have eaten in a long time, with a delicious and scrumptious icing on top and a wonderfully fluffy cake.  I tried both a peanut butter and also a surfer boy cupcake, if I can correctly remember, a vanilla cupcake with fancy decoration and loved them both.  

Hermes All-round

Sandro skirt

Lucky Brand Jeans black tank top

Office flats

Ray-Ban sunglasses

Prada mini nylon bag

For Christmas this year I was given this beautiful Hermes scarf that is an absolute all-round talent in terms of accessories.  In the photos I am wearing it as a bracelet, however it could just as well be a head band, a bow around a pony tail, a bow around the neck, or just a decoration for the handle of a hand bag, that can be used to spice up a plain bag according to the occasion.  This specific scarf is reversible, the one side shown is rather pink, with small ballerinas dancing on it.  The other side is mainly green, so this band alone is very versatile.  I adore how easily it can work with any outfit, something casual such as jeans and a white t-shirt will get a splash of colour, but it also would work with a little black dress in the evenings or during the day for work with a suit.  It is simply a fabulous piece!

As well as that I am also wearing blue and purple earrings by Konplott.  So far I have seen their stores only in Germany and Luxembourg, so I am not sure about the availability outside of these countries.  If you can, you should check their shop or website out!  Konplott makes fashion jewellry with a very distinct style, their pieces always being displayed in collections of matching earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.  But most pieces are so fabulous that just one of the elements stand out by themselves.  Also great pieces that work with different outfits and also greatly complement the Hermes band.

Hair let down

I find it quite difficult to stick to one product for my skin and my hair, so when I finally went to get my hair cut, I decided to go with this Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital conditioner.  Previously I used the Kérastase Resistance, a light green bottle, but I can't find the exact one online, maybe they discontinued it! It was a repairing conditioner for split ends with different levels of broken hair, but all I can find now is the mask, but the one I had was a conditioner in the same bottle as pictured above.  The Resitance conditioner clearly made my hair stronger, it did not make it feel oily or heavy, rather it was very very soft.  Using it together with the Elixir oil, my hair was happy.  The lady at the hair salon recommended the Lait Vital to nourish my hair, however, after the first use I was not completely happy.  My hair felt very heavy and got tangled all the time.  Initially I thought that perhaps I had used too much Elixir oil or not completely washed out the conditioner, so next time I took extra care to wash out all of the product and used only a tiny amount of the oil in my hair before blowdrying.  Nonetheless, my hair felt really really bad! It felt extrememely weak and got tangled again, resulting in a lot of pain and broken ends when trying to comb through it.  But still, I stuck to it, giving it a chance and hoping that after a while results would be better and my hair would feel healthier.  Unfortunately, it got so bad that I decided not to use it again.  I am heading back to a store to go back to the Resistance line, which includes an amazing hair masque that I can recommend to anyone with longer, brittle hair!

I also tried to get my nails on the picture, as I have not gotten around to take a picture of them by themselves.  Usually I have Shellac done on my nails, and have had it applied for a year now, without any breaks.  I adore Shellac, it is perfect, and although I have heard some negative feedback, I am completely and utterly happy with it.  It lasts at least three weeks, even four sometimes, and then I just get it re-done as the colour grows out and my nails get too long.  I have noticed, that the lighter colours do not stick as well as the darker ones, but that seems normal, as the darker ones have more pigment.  However, I have found it quite hard to find a good nail spa in Central London that does Shellac.  Most of the time I have to say that I am shocked at the standards you find in salons and spas; they are often filthy and look a lot better on pictures than in real life.  No matter how small a salon or spa is, cleanliness is a must, and I also expect as a customer to find seats and sofas without holes or staines!  Prices are usually around 40 Pounds, including the removal, but there was one salon which priced this service at a minimum of 80 Pounds, which is not acceptable for me.  For the same price, even less, I could buy my own UV lamp and Shellac nail polish and apply it myself, which by the way, I am considering, as I after a year I have gotten the hang of how to do it myself!  

I found a nail spa at Topshop on Oxford Circus, called Wah-Nails.  Wah-nails come from Eastern London and specialise in funky nail art.  Their designs are great, so if you are interested in something extraordinary, you should definitely try this out!  On the phone, when making the appointment, they told me they do Gelish, rather than Shellac, and I was not sure if it would be better, but I tried it anyways.  They told me there then, that they are also able to do some nail-arty styles with Gelish so I went for a colour-fade look, changing from black to clear and I am super happy with it!  It looks a lot more funky then just black nails and a lot of people notice it, without it being too ott!  I have had it on now for almost two weeks and so far so good, nothing to complain about in terms of the standard.  The main difference between the two brands is that Shellac is great with different shades of red, their black is great, and also their grey.  However, that is pretty much all they have, and I wish they would do some more colours such as different shades of blue.  Gelish has a lot of bright colours, also neon, so it really is a matter of what colours you prefer the most!

Summer spray

Finally I am going to write about these two fabulous products by Chanel.  I took this photo a while back, but I have been wanting to write about them since I got them in January.  However, as they are more summery products I thought I would wait until the warm weather comes!  The product on the left is a moisturising body mist smelling like the Chance fragrance.  This mist can be sprayed on the body at any time and really makes it soft.  I sprayed it on my legs last night when I was wearing a skirt and not only does it smell heavenly, but my legs were as soft as with a light body lotion.  I also always spray it on my arms, especially now when sleeveless tops are starting to become a regular thing.  I find that, contrary to many perfumes, this body mist sticks, I can still smell it in the evenings when I spray it on in the mornings.  It really is any everyday thing, especially if you would like to wear something lighter as a perfume, as the smell is not as concentrated.  

The product on the right is a shimmering body creme.  I am well aware that these products have had their ups and downs and some people most certainly go over-board with glitter!  Nonetheless, this creme is perfect!  I usually apply it to my neck, arms and décoletté in the evenings.  It is quite similar to the mist, being just a bit stronger in the scent and giving you that nice, summery shimmer.  

Fight or flight

I had my first real sale experience on the day Selfridges launched theirs at 8 in the morning.  At first, when I walked past the store at 8:15, it seemed really empty and I was not sure if anyone was already in the building, so when I finally convinced myself I would not be alone, and I walked through the doors, there was a just a feeling that is quite inexplicable and unusual.  There is a certain tension in the air, women quietly rushing through the aisles and mountains of bags and shoes, careful not to attract any attention whilst they cunningly rummage through the piles to make a good catch.  On the other hand there are those whose excitement seemingly overflows, having come in groups to strategically work through the offers.  I thought this would be the perfect time to find some good deals, and I wanted to be there early so that I had enough time to choose wisely.  What I had not expected was the tremendous feeling of pressure that I got as everything I looked at did not seem to be 'the' perfect bargain, and so I ran from one floor to the other, from one pile of clothes to the next pile of shoes and I absolutely could not decide what I wanted and was simply just overwhelmed by the countless possibilities I faced.  Eventually I phoned my mum and told her I was in desperate need of her assistance as this endeavour was not one I could complete alone.  As she hurried to join me, I had picked out a short sleeved Missoni cardigan I had my eye one for a while now, and I was delighted to see the 50% off sign posted above it.  After another while closely examining every corner of the department store, my mum had enough and went home, leaving me to enter the one area I had spared; Christian Louboutin!  Without a doubt, this area resembled an inferno and when I finally managed to get my hands on a pair of espadrille sandals, they were placed into their dust bag and nicely boxed and wrapped, I was quite satisfied!  It really is an experience being at a sale like this and taking part in this most carefully planned chaos.  So here are my espadrilles, and I will post my Missoni cardigan in the next few weeks.  

Go green

Contrary to any belief, today actually started off with a beautiful sunny morning and temperatures rose to about 25°C, so it was the perfect opportunity to get out a skirt!  This particular one is by Vero Moda and was bought in Germany.  It is the first time I wore it today, but I really thought it was a cute skirt that can also easily be worn with a button blouse and black heels, as well as wedges and a tank top.  I went grocery shopping with my mum and therefore wanted to stay casual and comfortable and wore my white All Stars and a white t-shirt by Sandro.  What you can't see from the front is the cut out back of the shirt that is held together by black strips, a bit difficult to describe but I will show the back soon! Preferably I like to wear smaller bags that have a shoulder strap or something of that kind so that my hands are free.  In this case I picked a tan coloured Mulberry bag with gold fittings.  It has a really long strap and it is really practical as it can be tied into a knot at the top and can be adjusted into any length you want!

Walking 'round town

I spent the day with my mum today and we decided to meander to Chelsea to visit the Saatchi Gallery.  Whilst I am nowhere near being an expert on art, I do enjoy the occasional trip to a gallery, mainly those like the Saatchi or Tate Modern.  Having lived in Korea for five years, I still have ties to Asia and really enjoyed the exhibition of Chinese contemporary art.  From what I gather, Chinese contemporary art explores many political aspects and has a very distinct style, very much to my interest.  However, that is almost the whole extent of my knowledge on art and so I will refrain from further analysis and will leave this to the experts.  So prior to our visit, we induldged in some light lunch, which we clearly deserved after walking all the way there from Oxford Street.  I walk around a lot and my collection of shoes, perhaps contrary to many other women, includes mainly flats.  Alongside variations of All Stars, I also have my share of ballet flats and now also more flats in the slipper style which seems to be very popluar lately.  Today I wore my Kurt Geiger animal print loafers that I wrote about a few posts back.  As the weather is momentarily unpredictable, clothing needs to be practical and jeans are always a relatively safe choice.  When it gets warmer I just roll up the bottoms, giving them the cropped look, and when it cools down I just roll them back down.  I wore a black tank top from H&M, and as a light cover-up I ended up with one of my favourite pieces at the moment; a gold peplum cardigan with cropped arms.  It works really well with jeans, but I've also worn it with black skinny jeans and a black mini dress.  It is a nice alternative to a jeans jacket or leather jacket.  I borrowed my mum's cognac Prada tote, and to maintain the gold look I wore black and gold Ray Ban aviator sunglasses and my Rita & Zia ring, a Marc Jacobs watch, a vintage bracelet and a studded bracelet from Asos.  My earring were bought in a shop in Düsseldorf called Mytho.

Animal print x 3

As I mostly wear plain basics, I decided that I need a pair of flats that are a little more exciting.  I don't own a single piece of clothing with animal print, I do not really know how to work with it, and leopard print is especially difficult as there is a fine line between trendy and trashy.  However, shoes are a whole different story, although there were many shoes out there with leopard print that looked rather cheap (contrary to their price!).  At Selfridges I came across these Kurt Geiger slippers (the ones in the middle) and knew right away that it had to be these ones.  The outer material is fur like and I think it looks quite well made.  At the 24 hour race at the Nürburgring, I wore the slippers for the first time with boyfriend jeans by J Brand and a plain oversized white t-shirt.  When I came back home I found that my both my mum and my sister had also found a liking for these printed shoes.  My mum actually bought herself the Pretty Ballerina flats (right), but they did not stay in my mums closet for long as my sister snapped them up right away.  (Btw very frustrating not to have my mums shoe size, whilst my sister does!).  So having to set out for a new pair, my mum then purchased the Prada version (left).  These shoes have a patent material and are much slimmer than the KGs.  In terms of price, the shoes are in ascending order, the Prada flats being the most expensive.  

MAC at Selfridges

Just a quick notice: MAC has opened a new counter on the top level, across from the denim section.  The counter offers personal tutorials of different lengths, workshops, bridal make-up advice etc.  As far as I am informed, at least for the personal classes, you pay for a certain length of time and then receive a voucher for this amount to spend on products.  If you are certain you want to buy products, need new inspiration or just the basics taught by a professional, this could be quite a good deal as they probably know best how their products work.  As I always buy my powder, eyeliner and eyebrow pencil there, I can spend the voucher quickly without having to be forced to buy new products, so it comes in quite handy as I can still seek advice and try out new things with a professional without having to buy new products.  Definitely going to try it out soon!

Summer glow

I have picked out my some of my favourite must haves for the summer time.  Preferably, I do not like to wear tons of make-up and a tinted moisturiser will do the trick, except for the evenings where I also use a hydrating fluid foundation.  I have tried several tinted moisturisers such as Kiehl's, Laura Mercier and Lancome, however, the only one that has really convinced me is the Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 15.  When buying tinted moisturisers, there is often a far smaller choice of shades, often there is only light medium and dark.  Even then light is generally too dark for me, and it looks more like I have applied self tan to my face.  Conversely, the Moisture Surge, shade 01, has a very slight pinky undertone that I like, it gives my face a slight bit of colour, but it does not overshadow it.  Although freckles on my face are rare, the tinted moisturiser does not cover them up and thereby maintains a very translucent and natural look.  It still manages to even out my skin tone, and for any imperfections I apply MACs Studio Finish Concealer, a definite staple in my make-up bag.  

Up until recently I was obsessed with my face being totally matte, so most of my past foundations were mattifying, rather than hydrating, and this had really dried out a lot of my skin.  The tinted moisturiser has really changed my skin for the better.  Whilst I still use the Pressed Blot Powder by MAC for my t-zone, I have discovered Guerlain as a tool to create an incredible glow.  Using it mainly on my cheek bones and my forehead, I was astonished that it did not make my face look shiny, like I had previously believed, but rather it really made it glow.  I bought the Guerlain Meteorites Perles in the lightest tone, Teint Rosé 01, and I do not know how I ever managed without them.  Granted, the loose pearls are a bit of an annoyance as the packing is really large.  I did consider buying the pressed compact version, however, the price (over 130 pounds if I recall correctly) and only about 40 pounds for the loose pearls, seemed a little bit too expensive.  There is a more compact version of the pearls for travelling, nonetheless, it is still in a tube-like container and not the best thing for small purse.  So far I have kept the container at home, so there were no touch-ups during the day, which is a bit of a shame, as the shine does not last all day on my skin.  This is really the only criticism of this fabulous powder.

A further summer must have for me is the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish powder/blush in Semi Precious Rose Quartz I bought last year.  The outer part of the powder is a really light pink blush, the inner part being a multicoloured highlighter with slight greens, pinks and darker reds.  Quite honestly, this blush is fascinating to me.  MAC blushes are usually so strong in their pigmentation, that it is important to apply it only so slightly, at least for my very light skin, as otherwise it just looks like two large blocks of colour on my face.  On the contrary, this blush, together with the highlighter, gives such a natural look, with a fantastic glow, and it blends in miraculously with my skin tone, making it look just a slight bit rosé, very natural and absolutely radiant.  

Lip colour is not my expertise, I have quite a few different lip sticks, glosses and serums, but I am a bit lazy, sometimes applying it just in the morning but forgetting to reapply during the day.  I am determined to use more colour on my lips though this summer.  It is always a bit difficult, lip sticks are just too heavy during the day and if I use lip gloss, my hair always gets stuck in it.  Then I came across the Serum De Rouge by Dior (I bought the colour 640) and it is an ideal combination of lip stick and gloss, absolutely natural and easy to apply.  It is hydrating and so I almost use it like a lip balm.  

Quick stop

Just a few snap shots before we went out for a quick dinner with friends at Vapiano (make the best salads) and then a movie.  I bought this blazer from Zara and had to have it, it is incredible and so bright, I feel it is a great way to bring some colour into an outfit.  As I wear mostly jeans or black pants, a bright jacket is the ideal way to make a statement (Zara actually has numerous amazing jackets in their collection at the moment, very hard to pick which ones I like best).  Whilst I usually stay away from yellow as it makes me even more pale, this colour seems to work okay for me.  I paired it with jeans from Urban Outfitters, which next to J Brands, are my favourite jeans at the moment, and with a simple grey Zara tank top.  Alongside that I wore gold jewellery, my absolute preference with grey shirts, such as the Rita & Zia ring I posted a while back and some other vintage pieces.  The red Celine Phantom bag has become my go to for most outfits, with red being such a classic colour, much as I anticipated.  It is still quite new and a little bit stiff, I am eagerly awaiting it to become a bit softer, especially around the bottom, but other than that I have to say I am in love with it, so perfect.

Promenade

After a rather long period of studying for exams, I just wanted to post a short something I wrote for a Brighton-based magazine, so be sure to check it out (p. 34) :) And I promise to get back to posting asap!

http://issuu.com/promenademagazine/docs/the-spring-issue

Birthday dinner

We had my birthday dinner at Sketch last week and it was the perfect opportunity to wear one of my gifts, the Stella McCartney fold over clutch!  As you might notice I love and need things to be versatile and this bag is definitely useable at night to go out, but its also big enough to use it during the day and just pop it under your arm.  

Zara leather jacket

Equipment blouse

Stella McCartney clutch

Tod's cuff

Tiffany cuff

Pandora rings

Tiffany rings

YSL artsy ring

Jeager Le Coultre Reverso watch

Shellac in Hollywood

Goldfinger

Photos by Fabien

For my birthday I got given this ring by Rita & Zia and it is absolutely stunning!  I posted a ring by Zadig & Voltaire a while ago and I fell madly in love with how simple yet unique it was.  This ring is almost the same, there are a few differences in the pattern, but the concept remains the same and so it is no surprise that this ring was the perfect gift.  I admire how versatile this fabulous piece of jewelry is; whether its just jeans, converse and a t-shirt or a little black dress, it will go with everything and never looks too ott or too casual.

Darling

Day

Night

Just found this darling skirt by Sandro, and I thought it would be a great piece for during the say as well as for going out.  I am trying to get away from my regular black and thought this would be a great way to try some new colours (how amazing is that clutch?! ).

Sandro skirt
Kain tank
Zara wedges
Monserat De Lucca cuff
Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag


Sandro skirt
Markus Lupfer lace blouse
Bottega Veneta clutch
Yves Saint Laurent heels

First warm day

Photos by Fabien

Last week we had an amazing day of sunshine and according to my car it was 18° outside, so just the perfect weather to finally wear this amazing Zara parka for a quick London shopping afternoon.  London is always amazing but weather like this is just the cherry on top.

Zara parka, Topshop shoes, Prada bag

topshop.com favourites

I picked out some favourites from the Topshop website, there are a lot more but too many to post here!  They have a great variety of basics like oversized tshirts and jeans, but also some really nice shirts and the dress in the middle is drop dead gorgeous!

MOTO Cyan Baxter Jeans

Hardy Shirt by Motel

Sleeveless Drape Front Blouse

AMAZE EVA Stripe Wedge Boots

Hieroglyphic Piped Maxi Dress by Unique

MOTO Tye Dye Side Jamie Jeans

SHILO Strap Raffia Platforms

Molly Top by Goldie

MOTO Pink Metallic Leigh Jeans

Longsleeve Scarf Shirt

Fabulous cuffs

With the weather starting to get a bit warmer again and prospects of 16 degrees, I am getting excited because that means no more winter coats!  Wearing cuffs in the winter time gets a bit annoying as they do not really make a good accessory to wear underneath anything.  The four cuffs I posted here are all completely different, but all gorgeous.  

The Aphrodite cuff by Aurélie Bidermann is a stunning statement piece that will catch any eye.  I especially like the little detail in the front that looks like a golden apple.  

The second, more bracelet type cuff, by Fashionology would make a great addition to my arm, as I mostly wear a silver Tiffanys cuff and several silver rings.  This will go with anything really, and I really like the contrast between the different silver textures, it transforms many silver rather plain bangles into something more exciting.

Monserat De Lucca's feather bangle is really something else and would go well with a more vintagy style.  On their website they have many other creative ideas, regarding what shape can be used to make a bangle!

In the same style as the ring I posted earlier, Zadig & Voltaire continues to amaze me with their jewelry.  I love their clothes, but this cuff is just perfect, so light and airy, despite it being to large.