REMEMBERING // Chloé
A Canadian in Paris has the last laugh. I will never forget day that I was accepted into the Intensive Course for Fashion Design and Pattern Making at ESMOD, Paris. At 25 years old I was sitting in my parents' TV room, excited and frightened by the prospect of yet...
ART / frozen flowers by by AZUMA MAKOTO
Tokyo based flower master Azuma Makoto has created 16 super-sized bouquets in large ice blocks. Set in a dimly lit industrial space, the results are even more dramatic in the way the giant floral sculptures are lit up against the dreary backdrop.
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SWEDEN / modern country home
Located in Linköping, Sweden, the "House of Mother" is work in progress designed by Faf Architects. Essentially formed by two equal sized barn-ish spaces, the exterior is entirely covered in corrugated aluminum while the interior is warm & cozy with an...
MOMENT OF / gold foil eyes
PARIS / white loft at MOULIN ROUGE
The Moulin Rouge district is past its stage of up-and-coming and is now in full-blown hipster status, with so many new bars & cafes coming onto the scene it is almost hard to keep up. This white little gem of an apartment located in the heart of the 9th is...
DREAMING OF / this
This. Yes. More.
MOMENT OF / ballerinas
It's always a good time for a ballerina moment.
OBSESSED / pearlescent star fish EARRINGS
So precious. Golden starfish earrings with teeny little pearlescent beads. $34. Available at emmastine.com
CANNES / The Martinez Grand Hyatt
If you are going to attend the Cannes Festival, you may as well do it with a bang. The Grand Hyatt Martinez, situated in the heart of the Bay of Cannes with unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Sea, is probably the most authentic 'Cannes' experience you will...
TORONTO / oysters at CÔTE DE BOEUF
On a stroll last night down Ossington we stumbled upon a little treat: our neighbourhood's favorite butcher, Côte de Boeuf, is now open at night for drinks + nibbles. Following the success of their private dining services, the CDB offers yummy wine by the glass...
WANT / confetti chair by MODERNICA
Literally inspired by confetti, the classic mid-century Eiffel Chair has been reinvented with confetti imbedded inside the high-pressurized fiberglass. Handcrafted in Los Angeles by MODENICA, you can choose between an orange or yellow wire frame. Now...
KATE MOSS / *un*PHOTOSHOPPED
Huge shocker - Kate Moss is just as stunning without any PhotoShop as she is with it. But I don't really care about PhotoShopping avec or sans - the reason why I love this shoot so much is because it reminds me of the good ole' days of The 90's Supermodel. ...
HAPPY / place
This is how we remember Paris: pretty, serene, inspiring.
POM POM / furniture by MYK
This collection of pom pom furniture & accessories by Berlin-based MYK will definitely give you the warm and fuzzies. Made of up to 1,300 hand made pom poms in an array of fun colors & different sizes, each piece is unique and one of a kind. And...
LOVE / Jared Leto Fanny Packs
Well, actually he is dubbing them 'hip packs'. Er, ok, anyways... Not only has he created his own collection of 'hip packs', he is also modeling them. For this, we are very grateful. Hip Pack by JARED LETO$32jaredletomerch.com
LONDON / afternoon tea at SKETCH
Finally there is a place where you can have afternoon tea surrounded by pink. Sketch has always been at the forefront of edgy glamour, and they have taken things to new heights with their dreamy yet quirky tea room that serves high tea along with quail &...
OBSESSED / maillot by ZIMMERMAN
An Aussie staple for fashion-focused beachwear, Zimmermann is known for structured suits with a twist. This frill bandeau maillot is no exception. Yes.Frill Bandeau Maillot by ZIMMERMAN$210anthropologie.com
FINLAND / Igloo Village
Nestled in the wilderness near Finland’s Urho Kekkonen National Park, Hotel Kakslauttanen has one of the Arctic Circle’s best views of the Aurora Borealis. And for good reason - located a mere 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, guests can enjoy unobstructed...
AMSTERDAM / The Loft
For companies looking to get their creative juices flowing, The Playing Circle provides unique and creative meeting spaces in the center of Amsterdam. These spaces include an old rubber factory, a former theater in the famous flower market, and and old...
TOP TEN / Fashion Moments 2014
After a few (or several) tough seasons in the industry, 2014 marked the start of an emerging optimism in fashion. After years of black and leather and black leather, finally a lighter and mood has come out of the wood works. We started to see things like...
ABOUT MARIKA
LISBOA // Baguettes et Cornets
MAISON // Feather Floor Lamp
SETUBAL // Da Pedra e Sal
PARIS // In One Day
Remembering // Interview Magazine
Montreal’s Sexiest Bars
My Endless // ITALIAN SUMMER
LISBON // Top Ten Things
MOMENT OF / Classic Men’s Style
SPRING ESSENTIAL: the shirt
SEVILLA // Bar Sal Gorda
VALENCIA // Café Sant Jaume
HOME // SASSY WINE TUMBLERS
LISBOA // Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
CASCAIS // House of Wonders Café Galeria
LISBOA // Torel Palace
LISBOA // Visconti Chiado
LISBOA // Jobim Bar & Petiscos
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