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Fifty Shades of Pink

15th June 2013 15 Comments

Today it’s time for a lot of pink – fifty shades of pink.

Not just flamingos have pink wings, but my backpack too.

Isn’t this the sweetest colour ever for a name necklace?

Mister flamingo thinks so too and nods.

Gosh, I feel like in a world full of candy floss.

Everything is bright, sparkling and cute.

This is probably the only backpack I will ever consider as absolutely stunning.

A barbie dream come true with the cutest wings.

This shoes are described as “Hipster mermaid shoes”, I agree and love them.

Whenever I travel by bus or train, I spot many copies of the book “Fifty Shades of Gray”. I haven’t read it and I certainly never will, but every time I read the title it makes me a little bit sad. I imagine all this shades of gray next to each other and think, how much more beautiful fifty shades of any other colour would be. Fifty shades of gray sounds like a lot of boredom to me and like the complete absence of every excitement. When I put on today’s outfit with all it’s shades of pink, the title “Fifty Shades of Pink” popped into my mind immediately. Don’t you agree this is far more fun than gray? Pink and orange is a combination I didn’t try very often before, but I like how they enhance and contrast each other.

I am in love with every piece I wear and hope you see it in the pictures. What on earth can beat holographic shoes, a winged backpack and a flamingo bodysuit together in one outfit? My look is inspired by the creative outfits of the girls in Harajuku. I think especially the shoes and backpack express the cuteness of this kind of style very well. The first time I saw this backpack was on a Tokyo style blog and since then I couldn’t stop thinking about it, till I could call it my own.

From now on I wear my name around my neck. This name necklace was a very sweet unexpected gift from Sugar & Vice and since it arrived I don’t know how I could have been without it. I love the colour of the perspex and maybe with this people will finally understand that my name is spelled without an “h” at the end. If it doesn’t work, I don’t mind if people just remember me as the pink candy floss girl instead. Now you have to excuse me, I need to spread my wings and discover a few fluffy clouds.

What do you think about this outfit my lovely readers?

My Outfit:

Bodysuit: Asos, Skirt: Vintage, Shoes: Ego and Greed, Backpack: Lostmannequin, Name Necklace: Sugar & Vice, Ring: Rachel’s Wonders, Bangles: H&M, Sunglasses: Primark

Thanks a lot Sugar & Vice for sending me this beautiful name necklace. I wear it every day since it arrived.

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Lovely Label: Eat.Me.Do

10th June 2013 4 Comments

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Eat.Me.Do is a world full of colourful and mouthwatering jewellery. Each piece looks like a tasty menu or a piece of food and there is something to serve everybody’s cravings. From broccoli, cherry pie, squid, Fruit Loops and pasta, everything what Eat.Me.Do turns into jewellery is a feast for the eyes. You might be tempted to put the beautiful things in your mouth, but beware: It looks to good to eat and therefore is made to last and sate your appetite for stylish fashion accessories day after day.

Melbourne based Designer Lara Ivachev is the creative mind behind the label Eat.Me.Do. After graduating with an advertising degree, Lara started in June 2012 to create handcrafted jewellery made from clay. After being moulded, the jewellery is baked in an oven and hand painted. Customer orders are welcome as well, just tell Lara about your favourite meal. Lara is the right person to turn all your dreams of chicken tikka and banana split into a tasty statement piece.

I adore that the jewellery from Eat.Me.Do looks so playful and happy. I believe everybody who sees this jewellery must immediately feel the love it was made with. All the pieces are extremely appetizing, yet this sweets are neither bad for your teeth, nor do they have any calories.

Five Questions to the designer:

Hi Lara, did you dream of making food jewellery for your whole life or how did this idea start?
No I never dreamed of making food jewellery at all. I always had a love for quirky, bright things…it came about after I discovered how much I enjoyed making the pieces and how much people loved them. No one wanted to give me a job,so I created my own.

What was the first piece of food you ever turned into jewellery?
The first food I ever turned into food was actually a string of banana! They were so fun and colourful!

What inspires you for your work?
I am inspired by anything quirky,bright,sparkly and 60’s inspired. I have a fetish for all things glittery and bubbly.

What is the connection between food and fashion in your opinion?
The connection between food and fashion in my eyes is the beautiful colours and somewhat novelty quality of food in fashion. I’m attracted to different and unique ways of using food in a wearable way that makes people fall in love.

What is your the menu of your dreams?
My dream menu would be one filled with mountains of sparkles,whipped cream,fruit and glazed cherries. I have a cheeky sweet tooth and can’t go past a sugar coated treat.

Did this wheat your appetite for this delicious jewellery? Then go and visit Eat.Me.Do’s page.

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Love Is Red, Love Is In the Air

5th June 2013 8 Comments

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When Lovely Sara meets Miss Lovett…

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…love is in the air.

If there is a beautiful Pearls & Swine fascinator involved, the romance is perfect.

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Fashion heaven is on earth today.

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The cutest Peter Pan collar ever.

Who said that black flowers are not lovely? That is a lie!

The cats love to play games on my tights.

Skirt and top are perfectly matched. Same buttons, same fabric.

Kitty loves it to I bet.

Everybody who knows Sweeney Todd, remembers Miss Lovett and her worst pies of London. No worries, I don’t show you bad pies here, but lovely clothing from another Miss Lovett. This is definitely not the worst fashion of Mannheim (Germany). What Miss Lovett designs is a mixture of rock n’roll and cuteness. Everything is handmade with love. The top and skirt I am wearing are from the “A Kiss from Miss Ivi” collection, Miss Lovett’s latest masterstroke. When I opened the parcel, I was excited. The pieces look cue and feminine and are very comfortable to wear. The fit is perfect, even for curvy girls like me.

I love the cute Peter Pan collar of the top and the puffy sleeves. The skirt matches the top perfectly with the red stripe and the same buttons. The colour combination of black and red is one of my favourites and made me fall head over heel for this outfit. I recommend you, to pair outfits like this with a beautiful fascinator, high heels and red lipstick. Probably you can also go for false lashes like I did, to make the look even more dramatic. If you go out for dinner or have a date, it’s just perfect.

I am absolutely convinced by this outfit and already lusting after more pieces from Miss Lovett. You can pay a visit to the shop as well and treat yourself with something. You will find no bad pie in this shop for sure.

My Outfit:

Top and Skirt: Miss Lovett, Tights: Pamela Mann bought at Powder Room Zurich,
Shoes: Daisy Street, Fascinator: Pearls & Swine

Thanks a lot Miss Lovett for providing skirt and top for this outfit and as well lovely thanks to Pearls & Swine for the fascinator.

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From South Korea With Love: Etude House & Tony Moly Cosmetics

31st May 2013 3 Comments

My first three products from the South Korean brands Etude House and Tony Moly

Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar, 9 Neon Red

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Etude House Sweet Recipe Ice Cream Nails, 04 Strawberry Stars

Etude House Missing U Hand Cream, #3 This is “Panda Story”

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Etude House Sweet Recipe Ice Cream Nails, 04 Strawberry Stars

This is the first cosmetic review post ever on this blog. I think the products I discovered fit so well to my blog and I couldn’t resist. I am strongly influenced by Japanese fashion, I love South Korean movies and now I found another love made in South Korea: Cute, very kawaii make up from Tony Moly and Etude house. All their products have the most pretty packages you’ve ever seen and their prices are very reasonable, even if you have to import them. I tested three products for you and let you know about my experience.

Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar, 9 Neon Red

Let’s face it, I rarely go out with natural looking lips. Usually a bold, bright lipstick makes me feel very good. Therefor this gloss bar is not really the product I would wear every day. It leaves just a hint of colour on the lips, but it makes them smooth and shiny. Despite the colour being called neon red, it’s more a pinkish shade. The lip gloss bar has a light fruity candy scent, which reminds me of my teenage years. All the girls at school had lip gloss and a huge variety of sweet scents. I suffered from several allergic reactions, because of them. With this lip gloss, I don’t have any issues at all, just nicely hydrated lips. There are about 10 different shades available, all with a different smell and another cute little face printed on the packaging.

Etude House Sweet Recipe Ice Cream Nails, 04 Strawberry Stars

Isn’t it a genious idea to design a nail polish packaging that looks like an ice cream cone? I love the light pink colour of it and the pretty glitter. The brush is flat which makes the nail polish easy to apply. It’s a little bit vicious and you definitely need to apply at least two layers, till it’s well covering. If you want to have a really opaque look, I think you might need 3 shades. It doesn’t chip off easily, after three days of wearing it, it looks still perfect on my nails. All in all I think this nail polish can’t compete with my Essie polishes, but it’s cheaper and the pretty packaging is worth buying it.

Etude House Missing U Hand Cream #3, This is “Panda Story”

This panda that appears like a mini matryoshka doll is indeed a hand cream. It smells pleasantly of peach, maybe a little bit artificial. The cream contains shea butter, natural herbs and olives. The texture of the cream is light and it leaves no greasy film on your hands, but makes them smooth and feeling hydrated. However, if you have very dry hands, you might need another cream. The packaging is probably the best thing about the cream, it’s cute beyond all meanings, but it’s maybe as well a minus: The size is very small. It contains just 30 ml of hand cream, which is gone very fast if you use it regularly. The good news: There are three other cute animals waiting, all of them containing a different scent of hand cream and you can collect them all and make your girls jealous, when you take one of them out of your hand bag.

Where to buy: I ordered everything over Ebay. There are many sellers. The delivery from South Korea was surprisingly fast and without any problems. I definitely have to come back for other products and would love to try out more from both of this brands.

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Lovely Blog Award & Fabulous Blogs To Discover

26th May 2013 5 Comments

My Blog was awarded with the “Best Blog Award” by Naïma from Tenebris Jewelry. I am delighted, because I really appreciate the opinion from this edgy lady. I own a few pieces of her jewellery and wear them a lot. I think one of the cool things about being awarded is, it means not just that somebody likes this blog, but as to have the opportunity to nominate blogs I am in love with. I am delighted, to present you three of the most awesome ladies I am following here.

The rules of the award are to answer 11 questions and to nominate ten bloggers with less than 200 followers. I decided to just nominate four bloggers, because I think nobody will have a look at 11 blogs in one post. The blogs I chose, are very different, all of them unique and wonderful in their very own way. Please pay them a visit and say hello. You will also find my little interview below and learn a little bit more about me and things I usually don’t talk about here like food and friendship.

My Name is Peggy Sue

My Name is Peggy Sue
Elena’s blog is all in Spanish and I don’t understand a word, but I don’t miss a single one of her post. On her blog she shows the cutest dresses and gives us a glimpse into her pink world. She is a modern Alice in Wonderland and a big inspiration.
Speciality: The colour pink and wonderful dresses

The Wilder Things

The Wilder Things
I don’t know this blog for a long while, but it’s unlike most of the other blogs I read. The quality and editing of the pictures is very artistic and the outfits are refreshing.
Speciality: Edgy looks and surprising images

Betty Bow

Betty Bow
This blog is a paradise for vintage lovers. Betty Bow is a lady with a delicate style. She knows how to style her hair and how to create amazing looks from the 30s to the 50s. She writes in German, but her pictures reach you no matter if you understand the text or not.
Speciality: Vintage looks and wonderful hats

11 Questions & 11 Answers from Lovely Sara

What is more important, the personality or the look of a person?
Personality is more important when choosing your friends certainly, but I adore people with a unique look. They are a big source of inspiration for me.

Why did you start your blog?
A lot of people told me they would love to see a website with my outfits. For a long time I didn’t even consider this idea, because I don’t like to see myself on pictures. I always loved to style myself but I am not very vain and don’t think I am especially beautiful. Just looking at other blogs encouraged me to start my own little blog.

When did you start your blog?
In January 2012.

Who inspired you to start something new?
Many people, especially my friends. I tend to underestimate myself and they always encourage me to have more trust in my skills. My friends also encouraged me to start a blog and their support and enthusiasm is always giving me a lot of energy to get better.

Do you follow a lot of blogs?
I visit a lot of blogs, but read just a few of my favourites all the time. What I like about blogs is their authenticity. Unlike glossy magazines, they offer a platform for a bigger variety of fashion and girls that don’t look like models but have the most amazing style are so much interesting to me than over-styled and retouched fashion shootings.

Let’s talk about food: What do you prefer, dessert or hearty meals?
Both! I love to eat and never skip a meal and there is no day without chocolate in my life.

Do you prefer to cook by yourself or have others cook for you?
I love both. During the week, I often eat in restaurants, because I don’t have so much time and look always forward to the weekend and plan meals then.

What book are you reading at the moment?
“The Cloud Atlas” by David Mitchell

Which piece of fashion survived the longest in your wardrobe?
Because I didn’t put on weight since I am a teenager, there are many things I keep. Sometimes I don’t wear things for a long time and suddenly rediscover them.

What’s your favourite meal?
I love Indian food, especially a very, very spicy menu with paneer and papadums.

What characteristics are important for you in a friendship?
Honesty, loyalty and intelligence.

What’s your favourite movie?
I am a movie addict and watch a lot of movies. I do like Asian movies, horror, science fiction and English movies. A few of my favourites are “I’m a Cyborg but That’s Ok”, “Existenz”, “Howl’s Moving Castle”, “Lord of the Rings”, “The Fifth Element” and “Disney’s the Beauty and the Beast”.

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The Return of the Melon Girl

21st May 2013 17 Comments

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Forget bananas, apples and oranges, go for melon!

Mmmmmmhhhh… There is nothing sweeter.

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Matching your outfit to your ice cream might be eccentric.

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But there is no such a thing like too much melon.

This ice cream will be gone very quickly for sure.

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At least the leaf fascinator is made to last.

And the bubblegum scent of the Melissa shoes will still be here, when the melon is gone.

Let’s go and get more ice cream!

Once upon a time, there was a melon girl. She loved to eat melon for breakfast, lunch, dinner and between the meals as well. But what she loved even more, was to dress like one. The rule of her life was, that if you feel to dress like a melon, you should just do it. The same rule applies for bananas, apples, and other funny things as well of course.

Dressed colourful she feels strong and like being reborn. It’s like a metamorphosis, when she gets dressed. The mousy caterpillar turns into a butterfly. She might be a little bit eccentric sometimes, but she embraces it instead of denying. When it comes to crazy fashion looks, she rather asks “Why not?”, instead of “Why?”. She loves to have a concept for her looks, best from head to toe. So why not even matching the ice cream to the look? She doesn’t care if you shake your head and enjoys her sweet dessert. Some people might call her look a disguise and fit for carnival, but she objects. There is no such a thing as a costume in her world, every dress is a new way to express some part of her personality and she has so many parts to discover yet. She was not born a bold girl, but she refuses to be something she is not. This is melon girl, this is colourful happiness and yes: This is me, Lovely Sara.

I hope you love this post and feel encouraged to dress up now too. Wish I could see all my pretty readers, I imagine we would make the most amazing rainbow together.

My Outfit:

Top: Franco Callegari bought at Van Graaf, Skirt: Vintage, Belt: Vintage, Fascinator: Pearls & Swine, Socks: Topshop, Shoes: Melissa (not recent), Socks: Topshop, Bangle: Anna Dello Russo for H&M

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Lovely Label: Joanna Pybus S/S13

17th May 2013 6 Comments

This is the return of the eyeballs! After her breathtaking A/W 12 collection, London based designer Joanna Pybus had to fulfill high expectations with her next collection. She did more than to succeed and designed a spring/summer 2013 collection, just as quirky and fabulous as one might have wished for. Flattering skirts and cheeky shorts are at their best in Joanna’s stripes and eye prints. The beautiful pastel colours make the collection as sweet as candy and as explosive as a firework on a warm summer evening.

Joanna Pybus’ fashion has a strong graphic approach and the patterns of her fabric are very distinctive. All her clothes are striking, yet easy to wear. The sixties are obviously a strong influence in Joanna Pybus’ work and walk hand in hand with a generous touch of pop art. The simple, 60s inspired shapes are the perfect canvas to show off the bold prints. No piece of Joanna Pybus comes without a lot of humour: The eyes seem to twinkle and tell you that life is far more fun if you don’t take everything too serious.

I think Twiggy and Andy Warhol would have loved this fashion, so do I.
Visit Joanna Pybus’ homepage and shop the collection on Etsy.

All pictures used with the permission of Joanna Pybus. Photographer: Anya Holdstock, Model: Katharina @ M+P, Hair: Kevin Luchmun, Hair Assistant: Dexter Johnson, Make Up: Helen Rose Drake, Stylist Assistant: Aimee Ward

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10 Fashion Finds & 10 Things About Lovely Sara

13th May 2013 5 Comments

Dawg Shirt: Lazy Oaf at Asos, Pink Collar: Romwe, Red Lips Handbag: Romwe, Ufo Necklace: Me & Zena,
Ice Cream Collar Clips: AlternateNormality at Etsy, Flamingo Collar: Topshop, Jumper: Aloha from Deer
Bralet: Lashes of London, Pink Boots: Ego & Greed, Pop Mary Necklace: Shop with Romi

10 Things About Lovely Sara

1. Somebody once offered me money to see me without makeup. I didn’t accept and am still waiting for a better offer. 😉

2. I often have nightmares about giant spiders hiding under my bed.

3. When I lived in London, I had the same hair dresser as Agyness Deyn.

4. I only have one pair of jeans in my wardrobe. It’s a pair of Levi’s Curve ID trousers, the only one I found to perfectly suit my curvy body shape.

5. My favourite milliner and my current hairdresser are as well two of my very best friends.

6. I love Fruit Loops, no matter if for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

7. I rarely call people. Somehow I suddenly feel very shy if I have to dial a number and write instead, whenever there is the possibility.

8. The perfumes I love most are Alien by Thierry Mugler and The Rouge by Bvlgari.

9. I’ve seen the movie “Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King”seven times at the cinema because I was so enchanted by it.

10. Something you might have guessed: I collect Melissa shoes. At the moment I have 15 pairs. I hope my collection will grow a lot of and I want my whole flat to smell of their bubblegum scent.

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Pink Spring Blossoms

9th May 2013 12 Comments

Hello stunning flower tree, you are a true beauty!

May I take a picture with you? Oh see: Kitty wants to be with us too.

Your flower petals are so delicate and tender.

Both of us dressed in pink, aren’t we a cute couple?

I love to be in this world full of pretty flowers.

Dressed as a 50s woman with my pinafore skirt.

Kitty wraps herself around my finger.

We can enjoy the afternoon in this pink garden.

Wow look at all the pink trees outside, isn’t it breathtaking? Pink has always been one of my favourite colours. There was a time, back at School of Arts, long, long time ago, when I dressed in no other colour. I am not that singleminded anymore, but pink occupies still a big space in my heart. My heart started to beat faster when I saw the flower trees outside and I just had to be the pink girl under the pink tree. My outfit is a lot of vintage inspired, I feel like a modest 50s housewife from an advertisement. This image of a woman fascinates me, always pretty, with a bright smile and perfect nails and makeup.

My skirt is indeed made from an original vintage pattern. After discovering this skirt, I couldn’t get it out of my head again. The shape is just perfect and I love the silhouette it makes. I bought it at The Black Pinafore, it’s the Etsy Store from Debora, a lovely dress maker from Italy. She is a diploma costume designer and loves the 40s and 50s. I could just send her my measurements and she made this wonderful skirt for me. I was able to choose the fabric, buttons and length of the skirt. When it arrived I was very pleased, because it fits perfectly and looks even more beautiful than I expected. I just had to wear it, go outside with it as fast as possible and show it to you surrounded by this dreamy location. I am always surprised again and again, how close from the city beautiful places like this exist. It looks like I am in an enchanted garden at the countryside, but it’s just a few steps away from the big apartment blocks of the city. Even a cat wanted to be part of my pictures and she was very stubborn in staying exactly under the same tree I wanted to take my pictures. But I think she just made the pictures perfect.

I hope you enjoy spring as much as I do my lovelies. What do you think about this outfit?

My Outfit:

Top: Vintage, Bow Tie: H&M, Skirt: The Black Pinafore at Etsy, Headband: H&M,
Shoes: Melissa (not recent), Ring: Ebay

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Pearls & Swine: Dreaming of Mystical Creatures and the Adventurous Sea

5th May 2013 5 Comments

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Mystical beauties with gorgeous headwear.

This is how pictures from a secret dream land look.

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Breathtaking dresses are the perfect match for this fairytale creature mood.

A styling fit for proud queens and daring adventuresses.

Let’s open the velvet curtains and step into a world full of mysteries: Do you believe in fairytale creatures? Do you think there are women with eternal beauty, eyes full of sparkling magic and dangerous powers of seduction? I can’t tell you on which island of the world they exist, but I can reveal another secret: There are clothes and accessories, which make a woman feel and look like a mystical creature and this is almost as good as having special powers. If you wear what you dream of in your wildest dream, it’s a daring adventure and like achieving some glorious mischief. There will be a sparkle in your eyes, which is only seen in the eyes of the bold ones.

I think the models on this pictures have the expression I just described in their eyes. No wonder, if you consider the decadent clothes and wonderful fascinators they wear. The most elaborate boudoir could not beat what Lovechild Boudoir (clothes), Redneck Leeds (clothes) and Pearls & Swine (headwear) combined for this pictures. The elaborate dresses and the extraordinary fascinators are perfectly matched and styled. There is an atmosphere of secrets and temptation in these pictures. Because I am a big fan of Pearls & Swine, of course I can’t keep my eyes from the fascinators especially. Marie Antoinette would be jealous of this wonderful ship hats, all the feathers and delicate beadings.

I almost hear the rustle of the precious garments, while looking at these pictures and they make me dream of adventures at sea, full of mermaids, giant octopuses and siren songs. Are you under the spell of this pictures too and join the dream?

Headwear & Styling: Pearls & Swine, Photographer: Ellie Victoria Gale Photographer, Model: Gemma Lou/Chloe Francis Foyster , MUA: Jane Armstrong MUA, Hairstylist: Jessica White Hair Artist, Clothing: Lovechild Boudoir/Redneck Leeds