I heart my Mini

I've had my Mini for about two and a half months now. Am I happy with it? Absolutely! How did I ever live without a car? No idea!  

It is such a fun car to drive, especially because it's the sporty Cooper S. The engine has a really cool and dangerous-sounding rumble to it :-) 

I'm really pleased with the colour of the car, too. I'm glad I chose the white silver metallic, I think it's elegant and there aren't that many around. The child car seat is also from Mini.

I'm even getting better at parallel parking. I've always hated it but you can't avoid it in Europe so I've had no choice but to learn. When I'm parking, though, I'm always reminded of this video and I sometimes look around to see if anyone's filming me (do you ever wonder if you're on YouTube without your knowing?!). It's funny to watch but how humiliating for the woman! (I actually cringe every time I watch this!)

I heart my Mini

I've had my Mini for about two and a half months now. Am I happy with it? Absolutely! How did I ever live without a car? No idea!  

It is such a fun car to drive, especially because it's the sporty Cooper S. The engine has a really cool and dangerous-sounding rumble to it :-) 

I'm really pleased with the colour of the car, too. I'm glad I chose the white silver metallic, I think it's elegant and there aren't that many around. The child car seat is also from Mini.

I'm even getting better at parallel parking. I've always hated it but you can't avoid it in Europe so I've had no choice but to learn. When I'm parking, though, I'm always reminded of this video and I sometimes look around to see if anyone's filming me (do you ever wonder if you're on YouTube without your knowing?!). It's funny to watch but how humiliating for the woman! (I actually cringe every time I watch this!)

Daria Werbowy Off Duty: after Balmain

talking with George Cortina

Outside of Balenciaga: Abbey Lee and Eniko Mihalik

Abbey Lee (Next, Paris)

Eniko Mihalik (Elite, Paris)

To me the style action outside of the Balenciaga show rivaled the action going on inside. Both girls were spotted outside of the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris this morning.

COACH EMBOSSED PATENT GALLERY TOTE Style# 15246

COACH EMBOSSED PATENT GALLERY TOTE

Style# 15246

Color: Black, Crimson Red

Measures 13.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches

RM1045 all inclusive

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PARIS - fashion week s/s 11, day 1, 09/29/10

Chanel lip balm

Do you know that feeling when you really want to like something but it's not quite right for you? You're a bit disappointed but determined to make it work? (what was it?) 

Well, I wish I could declare right now that this Chanel lip balm is the best. I can't, though, because it's not quite as perfect as I'd like it to be... but I'm not giving up just yet! Maybe I'll even blame myself - my expectations are just too high sometimes - so I don't have to criticise a Chanel product :-) 

This doesn't dry out the lips, which I swear some lip balms seem to do. It's moisturising and does its job... it's just not as rich and creamy as the Baume de Rose by Terry that I love so much. Unless you apply a lot, it can feel a bit thin and watery, if that makes sense.... which is uh... perhaps a good thing if you want to apply it under a lipstick?

At least the packaging is chic, light and relatively travel-friendly for a lip balm in a pot.

Chanel lip balm

Do you know that feeling when you really want to like something but it's not quite right for you? You're a bit disappointed but determined to make it work? (what was it?) 

Well, I wish I could declare right now that this Chanel lip balm is the best. I can't, though, because it's not quite as perfect as I'd like it to be... but I'm not giving up just yet! Maybe I'll even blame myself - my expectations are just too high sometimes - so I don't have to criticise a Chanel product :-) 

This doesn't dry out the lips, which I swear some lip balms seem to do. It's moisturising and does its job... it's just not as rich and creamy as the Baume de Rose by Terry that I love so much. Unless you apply a lot, it can feel a bit thin and watery, if that makes sense.... which is uh... perhaps a good thing if you want to apply it under a lipstick?

At least the packaging is chic, light and relatively travel-friendly for a lip balm in a pot.

Alluring 60's

Julia Stegner & Hilary Rhoda for Vogue Turkey October 2010 by Cuneyt Akerogl. The best of 1960 Kusagi.

 Vogue Turkey Photographed by Cuneyt Akeroglu  Retro inspired looks styled by Ece Sukan. Wearing Miu Miu, Valentino, Pucci.

Imogen Morris-Clarke (Next, Paris)

Imogen always has a story behind the pieces she wears. Her cape is vintage Alberta Ferretti which she discovered at a vintage store in Milan at a price that would make anyone drool.

COACH OP ART CHAINLINK - Newest Color

This appeals to me, I am not sure why. Maybe it's the Scarf Print itself, perhaps it's the Sateen finish. It could be it's leather interwoven straps or just the Tribeca Tote in general. And perhaps, just perhaps, it could be the awesome price I got it for! Whatever it is, I think this is a bag for keeps. Limited Edition Color, a must have collector's item. :o)

COACH OP ART CHAINLINK TRIBECA TOTE

Style# 15549

Measures 14 x 9 x 5 inches

Actual Retail RM17++

RM1099 all inclusive

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Also available in the Maggie style:-

COACH OP ART CHAINLINK MAGGIE

Style# 14420

Color: Purple Multi

Measures 13 x 12 x 4 inches

Actual Retail RM17++

Previous preorder price RM1255

RM1099 all inclusive

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Deadline to order: October 25, 2010

Arrival: Mid November

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Many gorgeous preordered bags have been successfully sold including this beautiful Miu Miu below :)

David Longshaw - LFW

                               

                              

                                   loved these scarves.....

beautiful dresses, 

David's illustrative line drawings work really well on clothes

his distinctive accessory ideas....

On the LOOK OUT for new up and coming talent in the LFW Designer Exhibition I noticed David Longshaw’s stand displaying his distinctive SS11 collection.

He studied fashion at Central Saint Martins and did his MA at The Royal College of Art graduating in 2008. His quirky illustrative style works really well as a fabric pattern design.  I really liked his colourful illustrations of flowers and whimsical characters which work very successfully on accessories such as scarves, one of which he opened up to show me, totally fabulous. 

www.davidlongshaw.co.uk

Photographs Schelay McCarter copyright

LONDON - fashion week s/s 11, bonus 3

La tarte tropézienne

Have you ever heard of La Tarte Tropézienne? If you're ever in the south of France you should stop by their boulangerie / patisserie / salon de thé. 

It is also the name of their famous cake. I wanted to try it so I got the smallest one (they called it the bébé - the baby!). It was too sweet for me.

But some people love this stuff... that's why they also sell huge ones (on the left). 

They make everyone's favourite macarons, too. Don't they look good? With all the move-related stress we've had in the past few weeks, I'm so ready to go back for a short holiday!

P.S. We finally got internet in our new home! It's far from perfect - think: cable spaghetti - but I couldn't wait for the hi-tech solution that my husband's planning, I just had to get online. It was torture, not having proper access and I missed blogging. Thank you for coming to visit and comment, even when I couldn't return the favour. It will take me a while to get back into it because I'm still busy with the house but I look forward to visiting your blogs again!