On past Saturday my dear friend Leesa and her amiable hubby came over for a night of fun and dining. Time flew away lickety-split as we discussed the culinary pleasures of France. I loved hosting Leesa. Baking up a dessert and prettifying myself a soupçon for the treasured occasion. Welcoming friends at our place is always a veritable primrose path to me. I love opening up my home and heart, sharing and most of all, always ending up receiving even more in return. A deeper connection is weaved. Stories shared and lives joined. Now I feel like positive energy is pumping yet stronger in my veins. I’m ready to sky out. This is what precious friendships do to you.
On the apparel side, I’m going scrumptious alike. Chocolate’s on my mind, can’t you tell? When I chanced upon this ruffled belt at Zara, I was a goner. Accessorizing the is current fashion hype and I’m gladly plunging into that magic cocoa potion. With just a jot you can give new, exciting peps to your trustee pieces.
How do you feel about hosting guests? What’s the best part – cooking, beatifying or maybe reminiscing afterward?
Precious Heart dress, Etam turtle neck, Zara belt, Dim stay ups, Tamaris pumps
This is how I embrace the early days of March. Smokey blue tunic – chiffon light and flimsy – together with pearls and sequins to render the stir yet girlier. Letting the wind blow my locks. Yep, my hair does buckle naturally, provided it let it. A crunch after shower, with a dollop of mousse and there I am, rocking the fairy looks. Sweetheart adores. He finds it sensual.
Dear friend Audrey encouraged me to write about the secrets behind my tresses. Well, there aren’t any real scoops. I am and have been as long as I remember a fervent The Body Shop fan. I like their ethics as well as the high-quality products. I use The Body Shop Honey Moisturizing Shampoo, followed by The Body Shop Amlika leave-in conditioner, and for sheen I apply The Body Shop Brazil Nut Define cream. I do with as little hair products – spray, mousse and gel – as possible. When so, I go for regular brands like L’Oréal or Garnier. For me, beauty is about subliming what you and I have with affordable and sensible efforts. Then going out and having that huff of refreshing air take us on to new mind-blowing adventures.
What will be your high point of March? Moi… Sweetheart and I are taking a hop to the French Riviera.
London Camden found dress, Promod turtle neck, Etam pants, Bata boots, Naf Naf bag
Dear Miss Neira got me into this merriment… Running up for a chance to be in the Benetton Fall/Winter 2010 catalog. The most successful candidates will be flown to New York. If you so feel, vote for me, or sign up yourself. The more the sweeter the tart. Oh how I’d enjoy a brief fashion getaway from my lovely chic Paris to the ever so vibrant and buzzing Big Apple. I’d dive heads on into Manolo sea. Drink a Cosmo or two. Hook up with dear fellow bloggers. Well, a gal can always dream - n’est-ce pas?
Beige accommodates well any hue. Black prints on my hold ups, thoughts soaring up high, life being stormy – husky winds in Paris lately – but oh so tasty. Sweetie and I took a long leisurely walk in the woods, then savored a vodka cocktail. I’m a vodka gal. Always mixed with something sweet. Well chilled and served in a long-lined glass. Some green olives to go with. Could life get yummier? What’s your fave’ beverage, stylish chicks?
Etam turtle neck, Etam scarf, Camaieu leather mini skirt, Le Bourget hold ups, Bata pumps
Feeling like a real mademoiselle in Paris… Dressing up in feathers and satin. Dreaming away, being contented in today, shaping up ideas for future creations. This outfit makes me fly. It is at the same time comforting and girly. Sensual and practical. I love the sleek touch of satin under my fingers. The feather-decorated necklace – a recent found at the local clothing store – gives the look a luxurious twist. As I wear this to work, I see clients smiling. A little pinch of playfulness can make all the difference.
I’ve been binging over movies recently.”It’s Complicated”, “Up In The Air”, “I Love You Philip Morris”, “Valentine’s Day”…these romantic comedies have slipped down as smoothly as a delish’ Cosmo would. It is a dash superficial, right. But on the other hand, in the midst of all life’s hard realities, a brief moment of comfort and laugh in the embrace of my good old, trusted corner movie theater… where is the harm? And, the frosting on the cupcake is that they have everything in the original, English versions… pure sweet music to my ears – me, mademoiselle who’s otherwise living her life à la française twenty-four seven. Loving it sure, one hundred and ten percent, but don’t mind an occasional break from the lovely macaroons.
Would you go for satin and feathers? Have you devoured any of the above films?
La City tunic, Camaieu cardigan, Promod necklace, Etam pants, Bata over-the-knee boots
One of the up-coming spring trends is military influences. As I ventured in to the local Spanish retail queen, this satin beauty caught my eye in a jiffy. I had been craving over a jumpsuit for a while and after a try on, the deal was done. Since we’re still in the chilly seasons, I titivate the deal up with some turtle neck-tights layering. Later on, this silky soft texture will surely caress my legs to an over the moon-like state.
Khaki and naturals are something very pacifying in the midst of the big city bustle. Don’t get me wrong, I love the haste – it just needs a bit of counterbalancing to render the flurry yet more titillating. I’ve been enjoying the energetic push that the cold weather has cast upon me and I just finished my third piece of artwork as of my Friday creative getaways. I’ll be sure to post pictures as soon as I can get the stuff out in the open… Now behind me are a series on Paris, New York as well as a large canvas with black over color – a mysterious lady. Next assignment is to work around the overall school theme “The Other”. What does that evoke in you?
Zara jumpsuit, Etam turtle neck, Camaieu tights, Bata booties
Winter keeps showing its snappy face in Paris. I opt for layers and have actually enjoyed the recent cold spells. My frostbitten cheeks that gently cave in as I enter the velvety indoor air. The gentle caress of hot veggie soup. Folks that somehow seem to lean closer than usual, as if to savor the warmth between.
Contrasts are there to wake and shake us up. I’ve been pondering lots recently. About my life, its goals and where the dance is leading. I long to leave my print. Walk steps of a princess. Spreading pink feathers in the form of good thoughts. Hopefully my comments on your blog bring you that gentle touch of kindness that I so dearly long to diffuse in my aftermath.
Promod tunic, Camaieu cardigan, Etam pants, Promod booties, InText scarf
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