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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 Trend: Your Handbag Is Your Best Friend

5th June 2015 8 Comments

cute handbags, fluffy bags, bags with eyes

Furry Backback – Cat Pouch
Shark Bag – Yellow Keychain – Rainbow Coloured Keychain – Owl Backpack
Monster Choupette Bag – Flying Pig Handbag

Are you lonely sometimes or just in the need for more cuteness in your life? Then these bags and keychains are waiting for you to keep you company! One is cuter than the next; my dream is to have all of them and start a little zoo of pretty creatures.

Life is too short for boring bags! Carry around some joy and never grow up entirely! Your inner Peter Pan will agree and have a lot of fun, carrying a furry creature or a hungry shark with you and have that perfect “what-else” expression on your face.

I think cute bags hold kind of a precious super power: They can make even the grimmest people smile. Just observe the reaction of people on the street when somebody with a flying pig on his shoulder crosses and you will agree.

Which one of those bags is your favourite?

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JumpFromPaper SS 2015

25th February 2015 3 Comments

Look who is back: JumpFromPaper and their SS 2015 – called “Girl Gang Power”. Inspired by sport and campus life, it showcases the primary colours blue, yellow and read. The guys at Taipei-based label JumpFromPaper got into 90s movies and came up with a fantastic throwback. Not just tennis court beauties and baseball heroines will love this collection!

The lookbook – shot by young London photographer Charlotte Rutherford – captures perfectly well the sporty vibe of a cool high school girl gang.

Either if you like the bags from JumpFromPaper or not, you must admit that their quirky 2D-looking bags are true eye-catchers and have the power to turn heads. Yes, believe me: They are real and waiting for you!

Shop JumpFromPaper here and don’t forget to visit them on Facebook.

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Lovely Label: Moskitas Muertas

23rd March 2014 6 Comments

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Let me introduce you to a a very original and romantic label: Are you looking for witty shoes fit for a tea party in wonderland or a handbag to make even Alice herself jealous? Do you like girly things, flowers, bows and cute details? Then this is perfect for you!

Moskitas Muertas is a Spanish label, based in Madrid. In their shop you will find exclusively designed bags, shoes, fascinators and jewellery. Everything is made in sunny Spain, using high quality materials. Moskitas Muertas dream is to create a magical world full of candy floss, rainbows, fantasy and love.

Their new spring/summer collection is called “Made in Heaven” and looking at the pastel colored shoes with their sweet flower prints, the nostalgic granny style bags or the cheeky sailor collars with ribbons may indeed cause the most allured dreams. Everything comes with a big touch of retro style and you feel a love for the pretty things in life in every single piece.

I bet if you wear the accessories from Moskitas Muertas, all the boys will buy you the biggest pink candy floss for sure…

Visit Moskitas Muertas here and follow them on Facebook.

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10 Lovely Things For Spring

9th March 2014 9 Comments

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Flamingo Tee: Hello Minky, Sunglasses: Le Specs, Pumps: Miista , Flamingo Earrings: Tatty Devine,
Orange Plastic Bag: Kartell, Ballerinas with Bow: Vivienne Westwood x Melissa, Sugar Eye Necklace: Sugarhead
Neon Sign Foulard: Moschino, Pink Skirt and Crop Top: Lazy Oaf, Perfume Bottle Purse: Aldo

Do you already have that feeling that spring is close as well? It’s like a tickling in my fingers, this feeling of new things coming and the birth of change. Spring is the perfect time to get rid of unwanted things and habits! Time to sort out old things and feel as light as a bird in the sky afterwards.

My life seems to change fast at the moment. I don’t know where it leads me, but I know there are exciting things to come. The approaching spring is just the boost of energy needed to face the future and open the next page of the book called “Lovely Sara’s Adventures”.

After a proper spring-clean, it’s definitely time to treat yourself with a reward! What better reward is there than something thrilling in your wardrobe? The days of moody winter are numbered, time to colour yourself, colour the world!

What from my list do you like best and would you love to see in my future outfit posts?

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The Heart of the Flamingo

14th August 2013 15 Comments

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2D meets 3D world. What is real here? -Everything!

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The heart of the flamingos on my breast beats for the pink handbag.

I can’t get my hands of it too.

Loving the psychodelic print of this dress and playing with my pastel hair.

“Comic Lovely Sara” is what I feel like with this bag.

Orchards, lilies and my favourite resin bangle are a winning team.

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The playfulness of the handbag is inspiring me.

Imagine this stone came from a planet far, far away, where the whole surface is blue and shiny.

Sweet, sweet confusion! Today I am tricking your eyes with a psychodelic all over print and a handbag that is almost too good to be true. This outfit is a declaration of love to Asian fashion: The dress comes from Thailand/London based label Lalalove (Yes, I couldn’t resist to buy it after I told you about it) and the bag from Taiwanese label JumpFromPaper. I love the creativity and playful quirkiness Asian designers often display in their work. If I find a new label from this part of the world that satisfies my urge to be a walking rainbow, I always get very excited and feel like a little fashion explorer.

JumpFromPaper wasn’t actually found by me, but rather I was found by them. When they contacted me, I couldn’t believe I didn’t hear about them before, because my style is literally made to fit these bags. I already wrote a post about the label here if you are interested to learn more about them.

When my very own JumpFromPaper bag arrived, I instantly felt that we were gonna be very close friends. The quality of the bag is excellent and it’s super flat. There is a zipper at the bottom of the bag and when it’s open the bag gets a lot more roomy. Enough space for the things I carry around in my everyday routine is provided.

The bag gets a lot of looks and compliments. Isn’t it a wonderful achievement for a bag to make people smile? This makes my flamingo heart beat faster for sure.

What do you think about this outfit and are you amazed by Asian labels too?

My Outfit:

Dress: Lalalove London bought at Famous Ape (for all people not from Switzerland, it’s available here), Handbag: JumpFromPaper, Bangle: Kate Rhode at Edition X,
Blue Ring: Bijou Brigitte, Golden Ring: A gift, Flower Crown: Selfmade,
Shoes: Bought in Camden, Tights: Claire’s, Socks: Topshop

Thanks to JumpFromPaper for the beautiful bag.

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10 Lovely Fashion Finds

9th August 2013 6 Comments

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Red Lips Shoes: Vivienne Westwood x Melissa, Round Sunnies: Romwe, Crystal Ring: Nasty Gal,
Marshmallow Skirt: Topshop, Lightening Bolt Bag: Paul’s Boutique,
Flower Print Top: Lashes of London, Flamingo Phone Case: Etsy, Bow Top: Miss Lovett,
Glitter Shoes: Minna Parikka, Cat Face Bag: Sugar + Style

This is a selection of the items I like best in the online shops at the moment. A lot of prints, pastels and cute details included to spread fun.

I will ignore the darker autumn colours that are sneaking into the shops as long as possible. Down jackets? Nobody needs them, as long as there are light girly things spreading fun instead.

I definitely need the flower print top with the cute metallic bows and the Melissa heels. I think the lightning bolt bag is a winner too. I have a lot of fancy bags, but just a few bags for everyday use. This one could be the solution. I really have to restrain myself, not to order everything and I just hold back because I want to leave some pretty things for you.

What do you think, which of this items can’t be missing in the perfect wardrobe?

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Lovely Label: JumpFromPaper

1st August 2013 17 Comments

Are you confused? Your eyes are not fooled, this bags are real and they look exactly like on the pictures. I have seen them with my very own eyes. 2D is the new and better 3D and the Taiwanese label JumpFromPaper makes what is so hard to believe come true: They create hand bags you’ll need to take a second glance to realize they are not just a cartoon day dream.

Chay Su and Rika Lin are the creative masterminds behind JumpFromPaper. The two crazy girls both studied communication design and had the fabulous idea to turn 2D illustrations into bags. Their designs looks literally like they jumped to life from a quirky comic book and unlike anything else I’ve ever seen.

The philosophy of JumpFromPaper is, that life does not need to be that serious. People are born to enjoy. Indeed, this colourful bags spread a lot of fun and turn you instantly into a comic character. Probably the greatest thing is to take a picture of you with a JumpFromPaper bag: Every shot looks like photoshoped and causes a sweet irritation, which leads to unstoppable fascination.

Katy Perry was already spotted with a playful JumpFromPaper handbag, Lovely Sara will follow soon. Do you wanna join the pop art 2D gang?

Visit JumpFromPaper’s website and shop your own comic bag or join them on Facebook.

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London Wish List

8th November 2012 7 Comments

Red Candyfloss Girl
Polka Dot Sequin Jacket: Louise Gray for Topshop, Red Shoes: Office,
Sequin Dress: Louise Gray for Topshop, Latex Kitty Collar: Atsuko Kudo,
Multicoloured Clutch: River Island, Creepers: Jeffrey Campbell

Dark Comic Cutie
Faux Fur Earmuff: Accessorize, Panther Crop T-Shirt: Lazy Oaf, Baroque Alice Band: River Island,
Happy Smiley Crop Shirt: Lazy Oaf, Laser Cut Collar with Pearls: Topshop,
Zebra Print T-Shirt: J.W. Anderson for Topshop

Big happiness: I am going to spend a few days in lovely London very soon. My favourite city will have me again. I can’t wait to visit all the exhibitions I have in mind, meet my dear friends and of course go shopping excessively. For you, a brand new London Wish List post is here, revealing what I might bring home from my trip. I searched all the pages of my most frequented London shops to make a pre-selection of cool items I’m gonna watch out for. On my last trip, the list was a big help and I actually bought a few great things according to it. Your comments and opinions have been a wonderful help as well to make my choice.

All the items catching my eye this time are either sweet as candy or a little bit dark and comical. It was not the intention to create two looks, it just seems my taste is torn between this two moods at the moment.

Don’t be sad if you have to stay at home and can’t raid all the beautiful shops with me! If you fall in love with something from my list: All the items are available for online shopping too. Please just don’t buy everything before I arrive in London. 😉

Which of this treasures make your heart beat faster? I am very grateful for your opinion and will follow your advice. Of course I’ll show you my shopping after the trip.

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Funky Fruits in Fashion: The Pineapple

13th May 2012 15 Comments

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Love: I’m the proud owner of a beautiful pineapple bag from Asos

Tropical Fever: Trousers and Shirt from Zara. Necklace from my mother. Bangles from Becksöndergaard

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Details: Matching fruit nails and how the bag looks while being carried

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Details: The pineapple has a flip top opening

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Shoes: Vivienne Westwood for Melissa

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Two Pineapples: Which one is more juicy?

After my post about the melon, here follows another fruit: The pineapple. This sweet and juicy fruit stands for self-confidence, hospitality and exotic. Christopher Columbus discovered it during an excursion to south africa and since then it has been very popular. Specially because you can make delicious cocktails and desserts with it.

As you might now, I’m a huge fan of funny shaped bags and my latest discovery is this very eye-catching pineapple bag from Asos. It has exactly the same size as a real pineapple and I think it’s a very lovely interpretation of the fruit. I love how the woven straps form the body of the fruit. It’s quiet spacious inside and I manage to carry around more than just phone and lipstick in it. The pineapple bag has a flip top opening with a press-stud fastening and a body strap with adjustable length. It’s a very funny feeling to sit in the train and open the pineapple to pick out the ticket.

I combine my pineapple bag with tropical print trousers and a simple coralline shirt. The colorful fruit nails make the outfit complete.

This pineapple is the perfect bag for a bright summer outfit. I’ll take it out for having a few cocktails (maybe even a Pina Colada). The pineapple will be the star of this summer for sure!