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L.O.M.: Vendala

30th October 2016 4 Comments

L.O.M., Louise O'Mahony, festival fashion

Louise O'Mahony, festival fashion, pompom skirt

L.O.M., British fashion design, festival fashion

L.O.M., festival fashion, british fashion design

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Louise O'Mahony, festival fashion, pompom

Boooooom! British label L.O.M’s new collection Vendala is out, and it’s a fabulous blast of rainbow colours, tassels, and sparkly pompoms, combined with nature inspired psychedelic prints.

Designer Louise O’Mahony was carried away by wanderlust and got inspired by Tibetian landscapes and wild dreams of far away worlds for her new collection.

What came to life is a unique fun collection for the bold and brave that turns every ordinary day into a festival day. All pieces are handmade in the UK, and the fabric prints are designed in L.O.M’s Brighton studio.

I am dying to get my hands on anything from this collection. Since I heard about Louise and her work for the first time, I am a real fan and own pieces from her past collections. Her things are easy to wear, flattering and sexy. They brighten up my day very often, and lovely Louise has become my queen of printed lycra.

So what are you waiting for: Get some L.O.M. on and party!

Find out more about L.O.M. and shop the collection:
lomfashion.co.uk

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An Exciting Shopping Experience at Fashion Fish

24th October 2016 3 Comments

Bally shoes, blogger look, evening outfit

fashion blogger, hallhuber coat, flower print coat

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fashion fish, pink haired blogger, pink evening look

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For the first time ever, I went to a factory outlet, the Fashion Fish in Schoenenwerd. I imagined outlets to be sad places with a lot of jumble more for the label-addicted than for the real fashion lovers. What I found was far better than what I could have imagined and surprised me. But let’s start from the beginning:

The Fashion Fish is very easy to reach from Zurich by train and offers premium labels such as Bally, Lacoste, Guess, Diesel, Nike, Timberland and much more.

I arrived with a lovely bunch of other bloggers, and we were warmly greeted by stylist Clifford Lilley and photographer Amanda Nicolic, who offered us helpful advice on how to look good in front of the camera. After drinks and a guided tour through the center, we got a 500 CHF voucher to shop a look.

It was quite a crazy experience, and I felt like a participant of the TV show Shopping Queen. Because the time was limited and I was keen to find something that I loved, I felt under pressure. After all, you don’t get so much money to spend in one go every day. It was a lof of fun to see all bloggers shop, ask those likeminded but all very different people for their opinion and see what treasures they found.

But when I spotted the gorgeous pink Bally shoes, the first shoes I own from the luxury label, all doubts vanished, and I was inspired to style an elegant evening look. Shortly after I bought the shoes, I found the perfect coat and dress to go with them at Hallhuber. I love the simple elegance of the look and think the coat has a slight Asian touch, especially combined with my hair cut.

After a touch-up, it was time to show our purchases in the pictures taken by Amanda. Since she is such a cheerful person, I instantly felt very comfortable in front of her camera and the shooting was a fabulous end to an exciting day. Thank you so much for having us Fashion Fish, I can’t wait to be back (Maybe one Bally item isn’t enough in my life…).

Find out more about Fashion Fish here: www.fashionfish.ch

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Look Me In The Eye & Tell Me…

17th October 2016 10 Comments

Kenzo Eye Jumper, pink hair, blogger style

Metallic skirt, kenzo jumper, kenzo world

satin bomber jacket, pink hair, blogger look

metallic look, kenzo world, bomber jacket

kenzo jumper, metallic clutch, satin bomber

Kenzo jumper, pleated skirt, pink haired blogger

Kenzo is my brand of the moment. I can‘t wait for the Kenzo x H&M collection launching at the 3d of November (Hello invitation to preview at the showroom, I‘m coming, yay!) and their viral hit advertising spot by Spike Jonze for the fragrance Kenzo World made me think of Kenzo eyes for days. Just when I believed that their tiger designs are too repetitive, the eyes got me, and I couldn‘t resist to treat myself to this jumper.

I like the casual easiness and coolness of the look. It‘s a look perfect for city trips: Comfortable to wear but if you go for a cocktail spontaneously, nobody will accuse you of bad taste.

The eye is a powerful symbol, and while wearing my jumper, I have to think of the eye shaped talismans common in Turkey quite a lot. They are supposed to protect from the evil eye causing injury or misfortune. Let‘s see if Kenzo can do that as well!

The only thing left to do is to dance as wildly as Margaret Qualley in the Kenzo add and find a flower eye sculpture to float into…

My Outfit:

Jacket: Urbanpeople, Jumper: Kenzo, Skirt: Topshop (similar here),
Sunglasses: Craig & Karl for Le Specs, Bag: Maison Margiela for H&M,
Shoes: Reebok bought at Voegle Shoes, Tights: H&M

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10 Wish List Items & 10 Things I Wanna Do This Month

12th October 2016 1 Comment

Metallic High Heels – Neon Sign Necklace – Pink Sunnies
Metallic Flamingo Bag – Love Me Tender Bag – Diamond Ring
Pleated Velvet Skirt – Flower Necklace – Red Platform Shoes – Fake Fur Jacket

1. Enjoy autumn: Although it’s not my favourite season, I want to focus on the good things, munch a lot of chestnuts, wrap myself in fluffy things and hide from the cold at home with a lot of tea and scented candles while listening to records.

2. Declutter my wardrobe: It’s time to let go and downsize! Earlier this year I read the book “The Lifechanging Magic of Decluttering” by Marie Kondo. I love the thought of having a flat full of only the things that cause a “spark of joy.”

3. Less understatement, more self-confidence: I am the master of making myself small. But is this reasonable? I am not perfect just like everybody, and I feel it’s time to be okay with this and focus more on what my skills and qualities instead of being worried about my faults.

4. Manage to have a tidy desk for more than a day. Seriously: My desk looks very blogger-cliche, a mess full of shoeboxes, makeup, accessories and event invitations. My goal is to have it Instagram ready – all the time.

5. Call or write all my friends I’ve neglected during the last months and let them know that they are important in my life, even if I might not be there every day.

6. Shop less: I own far more than I need and I think it’s essential that we all reflect on our habits of consumption because of our environment.

7. Take my darling to a unique location in London for his birthday. It should be posh, lovely and have fancy food. If you have any ideas, leave me a comment.

8. Visit the Björk Digital exhibition at the Somerset House: Cause this iconic woman is a big source of inspiration, I admire that she seems ahead of her time. Besides: This is gonna be my first virtual reality exhibition.

9. Start to think about Christmas: Cause it seems to be too soon every year, and it’s always a stressful time to have everything from cookies to gift guide articles ready. This year I wanna finally make it and start early!

10. Relax: Sometimes I feel like one of those Indian gods with the many arms, not because I consider myself as divine, but life is so busy, and there is barely time to take a breath and just be. I believe it’s important to slow down from time to time. A perfect day doesn’t have to be glamorous but can involve to stay home with uncombed hair, wear no makeup and watch series only.

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Frida Kahlo On A Ride With Her Pink Cadillac

4th October 2016 2 Comments

vintage look, frida kahlo outfit, mexican style

vintage look, pink haired girl, frida kahlo dress

Prada SS12, cadillac shoes, pink stiletto

prada stiletto, cadillac high heels, fashion

Frida Kahlo dress, Prada shoes, Markentussi

Furla metropolis, pink glitter bag, mini bag

Frida Kahlo look, blogger style, pink hair

Prada Cadillac shoes, Prada SS12, stiletto

Sometimes every girl should feel like a princess! Even if she knows that she is not the prettiest girl in the world and will never win a beauty contest, it can happen, sometimes just for a second. This outfit is one of those moments for me, and I don’t even need a diamond crown to go with it.

I don’t want to make you jealous, but look: I found my dream Prada shoes from SS12 at the vintage store Markentussi, and they were even my size (otherwise I might have considered playing Cinderella’s evil step sister, so lucky me I didn’t have to). As you might know, I am not the kind of girl you can impress with a car, but stilettos with a bullet-shaped tail light are my favourite means of transportation.

Because the hot heels are very 50s, I couldn’t resist to combine them with a vintage style dress. This Tara Starlet is a true head turner. It feels very cheeky with the open back, but what got me first was the print: I am wearing my beloved idol Frida Kahlo right by my heart.

Frida has always been one of the strongest sources of inspiration for me. A woman full of strength, power, creativity, and uniqueness. She fought against all the odds life put in her path and in the end, even conquered death with turning herself into an immortal icon. Imagine this strong woman having a ride in a pink Cadillac, just as pink as my Prada shoes. Frida, you would rock the streets just as you rocked everything you did!

My Outfit:

Dress: Tara Starlet SS15, Shoes: Prada Vintage from Markentussi, Bag: Furla,
Flower Hairclips: Temptress of Waikiki

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CeliaB: Latin Lover

25th September 2016 4 Comments

Oh CeliaB, you did it again! This Spanish designer owns my heart for making bold and life-affirmative designs. Every one of her collections is a firework of vibrancy, fun, and careful craftsmanship.

CeliaB’s newest collection “Latin Lover” is a collaboration with Argentinian artist and illustrator María Luque. The two women met during Celia’s trip to Argentina, and the result of the encounter are beautiful prints exclusively for “Latin Lover.”

This collection is an ode to Latin American culture and in particular the Andean region art. While Celia’s designs have a strong Asian influence, the prints enhance them, so the two cultures build together a bridge between continents. The clothes come in CeliaB’s habitual silhouettes, volumes, ruffles, and details, all expressing her Latin origins.

What I love most about this collection is the strong expression of playfulness, an important part of CeliaB’s work. The commitment to sustainability of the label fits very well my philosophy and what I believe fashion should be nowadays. Whenever I wear Celia B I feel strong and powerful, just like a modern Amazon. So here I am, dreaming of jaguars, dancing Latinas and autumn in Argentina. CeliaB, thank you for fulfilling my need for more colours, that’s just what the world needs!

Shop the collection here.

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Lovely Giveaway: Michael Michalsky x Freixenet

11th September 2016 13 Comments

One could believe it must be Christmas: I have another giveaway for you, yay! And not just any other giveaway no, but you can win a very exclusive Michael Michalsky bag in trendy rose gold and two bottles of Freixenet Cava. There are only a few of these sets available in Switzerland, so take your chance and have a party!

For its 75th birthday, the traditional Spanish label Freixenet is going fashion and asked German designer Michael Michalsky to create a special edition for their bottle. The designer inspired himself in Spain, visited the Freixenet winery and the local production of the sparkling wine. Freixenet and Michalsky share their high-quality standards and tradition, as well as a unique design and style.

The result of the joint venture is an elegant and classy bottle for the fizzy wine drink. The dots on the bottle remind of studs, an essential element of Michalsky’s signature style. They appear on the metallic bag as well and make it an eye catcher. I fell in love with this bag as soon as I opened the box and the greedy part of myself wishes to keep it. But as my lovely reader, you deserve a unique piece so much, and I am euphoric to make the bag dreams of one of you come true.

How to win: All you need to do is to comment below this post and tell me what would be the perfect party for you and leave me your mail to contact you in case that you win. The giveaway is open to residents of Switzerland only and will end on the 2nd of October 2016.

Good luck to everybody and cheers to the winner!

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Lovely Holidays: Amsterdam

30th August 2016 4 Comments

Floaties and a breathtaking view on the rooftop of the W Hotel.

neon, cactus, The Conservatorium Amsterdam

Neon cacti at the Conservatorium. I regret I didn’t drink a cocktail more and would have dared to steal one.

The Student Hotel, Amsterdam, pink blogger

I stayed at the Student Hotel and my looks fit the furniture.

Oh, how charming the canals are! I must have taken 1000 pictures like this.

Pink penguin(-ish) sculpture seen while shopping.

It is a joyful day for sure when the streets are full of confetti!

Colourful Rebel, Amsterdam, flamingo jacket

Best Changing Rooms ever at Colourful Rebel. Of course I couldn’t leave without this flamingo jacket.

Still dreaming of the food I had at the Envy.

Rainbow logo ready for Euro Pride at the W Amsterdam.

“Everybody should like everybody” Oh yes, well said Student Hotel!

If there is a United Nude flagship store in a city, it’s a must go.

Found a doll that looks like me. Aaahhh how cute she is!

Amsterdam, Conservatorium, best cocktail bars

Best Cocktails in Town at the Conservatorium

Oh, Amsterdam, I enjoyed wandering your streets during my holidays this month. The Dutch capital is truly a fabulous place to relax and spend a few days. Most people know that Amsterdam is famous for sex and drugs, I say it’s a paradise for shoppers, delicious food, art from many periods, and innovative design.

I have never seen so many concepts stores at one place, so shopping was a real experience next to sightseeing and wandering around museums and galleries. The Dutch are very friendly and joyful, and most people speak very fluent English what makes it very easy for visitors to find their way.

While you wander around the beautiful historic houses and cross the picturesque canals of Amsterdam, you feel like you landed in a real life version of Disneyland. If you like to walk, you see most of the city. It’s not too big or confusing, so you don’t have to be afraid of getting lost. If you arrive in Amsterdam, I can recommend doing a boat tour first to get an overview. Afterward, you might hire a bicycle and go with the flow, just like the Dutch.

Amsterdam, be prepared, I am coming back for sure!

My five favourite places in Amsterdam

The Museum of Bags and Purses:
The world’s largest museum of handbags located in a beautiful house by the canal. Read more about it in my post here.

Envy:
Treat yourself to a five or six-course menu and just sit back and enjoy at this modern and rather posh restaurant. If you are a Vegetarian like me or have any special wishes, just mention them and the lovely staff will take care of it.

Kitsch Kitchen:
My favourite shop in the city offering all kind of kitschy things and a huge selection of colourful treasures from Mexico.

The Conservatorium:
Very cool cocktail bar with a fantastic selection of gin cocktails. I even found a cocktail to fit my pink glitter handbag 😉

W Hotel:
The rooftop bar is not just a good place for having a snack or drink but has a fabulous pool with the best view. Another advice: Visit the toilets, they are quite spectacular…

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We’re All Mad Here

22nd August 2016 4 Comments

Chesire Cat dress, summer look, coupette lagerfeld

Naposhop, cheesier cat dress, disney dress

house of holland, pink sunglasses, pink hair

Karl Lagerfeld Choupette, blogger summer look

choupette box bag, karl lagerfeld, chesire cat print

chesire cat dress, alice in wonderland dress, tatty devine statement

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Oh, Alice, I wish so much I could join you in crazy wonderland, play flamingo croquet, have a tea party with the mad hatter and try to solve the riddles of the Chesire Cat. Agreed, the last Alice in Wonderland movie was a disaster, but this can‘t harm my love for the world and the characters by Lewis Carroll.

Especially now, right after holidays I feel the strong need for a magical escape and going back to the everyday routine feels like the fall into a rabbit hole. It was just too beautiful to have time for my own, just to do whatever I want (working for the blog is always high on the list of course). No need to get up early and no reason not to stay up the whole night. I‘ve been wearing my Chesire Cat dress a lot during holidays and got quite some compliments for it. No wonder: Grinning cats rule!

You can still look forward to see a few more expressions from Amsterdam, stay tuned! Sharing my memories with you allows me to dream of sweet holidays a little bit longer. Advise from the caterpillar: Just book the next holidays right after coming back, nothing helps better to beat the blues.

My Outfit:

Dress: Napo Shop, Necklace: Tatty Devine, Bag: Karl Lagerfeld,
Sunglasses: House of Holland, Shoes: Melissa, Socks: The Whitepepper, Ring: Vintage

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Museum of Bags & Purses Amsterdam

15th August 2016 2 Comments

Evening bag by Gianni Versace Couture 1997, worn by Madonna for the première of the movie Evita

Mary Frances, pineapple bag, Museum of bags and purses amsterdam

Beaded pineapple punch handbag by Mary Frances, available for sale in the museum shop

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Clutch showing the Nile with the pyramids

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Beaded Cat bag by Marc Frances, available for sale at the museum shop

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Delicate metal bag with colourful rainbow stones

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Beaded shoes from the exhibition “The Bead Goes On”

Museum of bags and purses, amsterdam, sarah's bag

Leather clutch with camel and gods

Beaded Clutch by Sarah’s Bag, 2016

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Evening bag, France ca. 1915

Museum of bags and purses, amsterdam, bridal bag with portrait

Bridal bag with portrait of Princess Maria Leszynska, France 1725

Museum of bags and purses, amsterdam, judith leiber

Evening bag “The cupcake” by Judith Leiber 2007

Museum of bags and purses, amsterdam, curiosity handbag

My favourite curiosity: Bag with mice playing poker

One of my favourite things to do while traveling is to discover museums and galleries all around the world. During my trip to Amsterdam this month I visited an extraordinary gem I have to share with you: Let me tell you about the world’s foremost museum of bags and purses, The Tassen Museum Hendrikje. The museum, situated in a lovely 17th-century canal house, tells you about the history of the (hand)bag in Western culture. It proudly presents an extensive collection of over 5000 bags from the 15th century to creations from contemporary designers, focusing on bags from exceptional quality and design, special materials and shapes. Fodor’s Travel awarded The Tassenmuseum Hendrikje as one as one of the ten best fashion museums in the world.

Among the highlights, you can see Margaret Thatcher’s iconic handbag and a Versage evening bag worn by Madonna for the première of the movie Evita. Classics such as the Hermès Kelly Bag or the luxurious creations of Judith Leiber stand next to next with all big names from Chanel to Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Gucci.

The story of this fascinating collection of bags started only about 30 years ago, when Hendrikje Ivo, an antique dealer, bought a handbag from 1820. This was the beginning of a real passion of gathering extraordinary bags and with the help of her husband Heinz the collection grew and grew until it counted more than 3000 bags. They decided to show it to the public at some point. First, the bags were displayed in two rooms of a villa only, till the museum moved to its current location in 2007.

I enjoyed my visit to this museum a lot and can honestly recommend everybody who has an interest in fashion to go there. Another benefit of visiting the museum is to be inside a charming Dutch canal house. My advice: Book a High Tea for your visit to fully enjoy the beautiful museum cafe.

Plan your visit and get more information:

tassenmuseum.nl