PALERMO // Tatum Art Jazz Lounge
Tatum Art is as difficult to find as it is to research on-line, however their Facebook page pretty much sums it up: "Un luogo dedicato al buon bere a alla grande musica" (a place dedicated to good drink and amazing music). Quietly located on one of many...
today’s look / WINTER PASTELS
So what if it is -4C outside? I feel like wearing pastels today! 1- Curly wool coat, BROSE (FW13)2- Nude ballerinas, LUCKY BRAND3- Googly-eye ball, COLETTE4- Mini dot blouse, BROSE (FW13)5- Skinny chain ring, AVENTURE PARIS
OBSESSED / googly-eye ball from COLETTE
I bought this as an impulse buy when I was at Colette last week. It's a rubber bouncy ball with a googly-eye & sparkles that float in water that's inside it. I wish I could capture the effects when it bounces on camera - the eye-ball goes neon in a...
today’s outfit / PARIS
1- Washed silk high-low top, BROSE (FW11)2- Studded oxfords, BERYL3- Eau de Parfum, COVET by Sarah Jessica Parker4- Stretchy crystal bracelet, vintage5- Stretch leather godet dress, BROSE (FW13)
PARIS / Le Castiglione
Le Castiglione is hardly a 'new find' - it's one of my Paris staples, especially during fashion week. Because you are guaranteed to run into the who's who of the fashion scene. Located ever so conveniently between Place Vendôme and Colette, it's no...
PARIS apartment / Rue St Honoré
Bonjour from Paris. I just checked into my rental this morning, what a treat. Not only is the location killer - literally next door to the Balenciaga flagship store, and a stone's throw from Costes - this swanky pad has thought of everything:...
cute & cozy at EXTRA VIRGIN / New York
I am always looking for small, cozy restaurants in New York for those nights when you just want to be low-key and dive into deep conversations with old friends. I did just that last night at a small Italian spot in the West Village, Extra Virgin. Even...
NYC SPOTTING / Beatrice Inn
Not even 4 carb-free days could keep me away from a dinner at Beatrice Inn with the girls. What was once a den for New York's blurry-club-kid-celebs (think Lindsay Lohan, Kirsten Dunst, Chloe Sevigny) has now transformed itself into a beautiful swan. ...
NYC SPOTTING / Chelsea Wine Cellar
When I die and go to heaven, this is exactly how I imagined it: stacked wine bottles everywhere! The Chelsea Wine Cellar is a true diamond in the ruff. Stocked with more than 2,700 labels (the owner said that's when he stopped counting), this cozy...
NYC SHOWROOM / set up
Finally got the New York showroom set up this morning with the fall 13 collection. I love how it's framed by the sitting area. Fab location too - just behind the flat iron building.Dana Dramov Agency27 East 22nd Street2nd FloorNew York, NY...
packing for nyc / ESSENTIALS
These are the staples that I always bring with me for New York market - I love how I can mix & match BROSE pieces across several seasons:1- Deconstructed blazer, BROSE spring 112- Tunic, BROSE fall 123- Solid pumps, COSTUME NATIONAL4- Fragrance, CHLOE5- Measuring...
FW13 / pre-shoot
Wow I must be really dedicated to showing you the behind-the-scenes shots of today's shoot. Because I only got back 1 hr ago and managed to scarf down a couple pizza slices and prep these shots. But also because today's shoot was AMAZING. LOVEd it.
SHOOT PREP / Fave Items + Accessories
The fall 13 shoot is in a couple of days.... here are some of my favourite pieces + accessories.Swan feather chubbie, BROSEMetal tip ankle booties, ALDOLeather godet tank, BROSEOpal crystal multi-strand necklace, BROSEMini-dot blouse, BROSESilk tie, BROSECroc moto...
Furry Friends
Brrrr it's cold outside today. Here are this week's favourite fur picks from pinterest.
Wedding X-list / Grand Hotel Bohemia, Prague
We briefly considered the magical city of Prague, what with my mother being Czech and all. We found this beautiful Baroque ballroom in one of the city's top luxury hotels, the Grand Hotel Bohemia, located in the heart of the old town. Built in 1927...
Obsessed / Petros Chrisostomou
I need one of these photographs in my house. They make me happy. Petro Chrisostomu painstakingly creates architectural models in which he stages ordinary objects in playful proportions and in whimsical arrangements. Monty Python meets Salvador...
Honeymoon Ideas / Aegialis Hotel & Spa, Amorgos, Greece
Finding a decent hotel on the island of Amorgos, Greece, is no easy task. Which means that this is one of the few islands of the Cyclades that has still not yet been overly developed. I did manage to find the Aegiolis, a small modern hotel perched up high...
Wedding / Dress Inspiration (more)
Today I was supposed to finalize my wedding dress. Failed.Anna Dello Russo in VersaceVersaceArmani PrivéeLanvinAlexander WangTommy HilfigerL'wren ScottOscar De La Renta, coutureLa Marilyn
Wedding X-list / La Maison Champs Elysées, Paris
This is the one venue that still haunts me - in a good way. It's the one that was way up there on our list. Here's why. Location: in Paris, near Les Champs Elysees. Decor: the entire hotel has been recently designed & decorated by renowned...
Honeymoon Ideas / Tzekos Villas, Santorini
When you think of Santorini, images of the Caldera cliffs and blue-domed churches immediately come to mind. So why not just get right in there? Let's. Located in the main town, Fira, the Tzekos Villas are literally built into the Caldera cliff-side...
Wedding X-list / Deerhurst Resort, Muskoka
The Deerhurst Resort is a very special place for me, which is why it was the first that we visited as a potential venue for our wedding. Sitting on some 200+ acres of sprawling land overlooking Lake Penninsula, the resort was established over a century ago and I...
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VALENCIA // Café Sant Jaume
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