Sometimes I just wish I could wake up on Saturday morning, get served my freshly squeezed carrot & apples (and whatever else I fancy adding to it) juice in bed, cuddle with pupster under a massive duvet cloud and watch a few episodes of Cougar Town that I have recently became addicted to. Instead, I have a long to-do list of things that require my presence including the juice making as nobody else knows the recipes. I am not complaining as most of the things on my list are of a pleasurable kind, but I could really do with an extra hour or two of sleep today and it’s not possible.
So I get up, make the above juice, breakfasts for Mr and pupster, briefly visit the garden, update the blog and get ready to take Oscar for his much anticipated walk. Turns out, that the newly discovered and loved by all three of us park isn’t just “a pretty place”, but a present from Henry VIII to one of his wives’ relatives. In England it is so easy to find yourself submerged in history, it always takes my breath away just to imagine what sort of people might have been walking around and visiting the place and staying in a gorgeous house nearby.
And then I have a hair appointment. You know, I was THIS close to cutting everything off and getting a short bob. I had it in the past and it suited me, so there are moments in time when I stop and wish I had it again. Then the reality kicks in… Plus a strange feeling of love towards my long locks. Somehow I feel that I cannot lose them just like that. And I like to have a long ponytail made of my own hair rather than clip-ons and chignons made of some other Easter European girl’s hair. So there will be no massive change for now, just a trim and a few new layers. Of course, it’s going to rain. It always does. In the last 6 years there was only ONE appointment that wasn’t accompanied by a heavy shower afterwards. One. This is another thing about England. It really does rain a lot here, especially in April.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Always yours,
Photo source: Elle 2006
I promise, this is the last iPad-related post for a while, but I just had, I really had to share some of my favourite finds with you. When I first got my iPad, I downloaded dozens of fashion and style related applications. These are the ones I tried, tested and chose to keep because they are either very useful and interesting or simply because they are very beautiful.
STYLE.COM A must-have for anyone interested in fashion. You get an access to 10 years worth of ready-to-wear and haute couture shows, beautiful runaway images, videos and party coverage. {free}
THE CUT The latest news, catwalk reports and looks to inspire. {free}
THE COLLECTION Created by the New York Times, it merges the news, trends, street reports and catwalk shows - all beautifully presented on your screen in a click-on-picture-to-find-out-more format. {free}
THE DAILY W Your daily dose of W magazine featuring exclusive fashion content, latest news, celebrity interviews, accessories reports, beauty and travel advise and occasional giveaways from the top designers. Includes a very useful Favourites folder that allows you to keep everything you’d like to remember in one place. {free)
LOVE MAGAZINE Allows you to download the latest issue. Includes videos, editorial photo coverage and interviews. I really love the simple and clean presentation. {free}
INTERVIEW View the original magazine content that comes alive on your screen. Absolutely brilliant! {free}
SELF SERVICE Another wonderful addition for the fashion library as it allows you to read the magazine on your iPad without having to run around looking for a print copy, which may not always be easy to find. editorials come alive when you least expect it. {free}
THE EVER CHANGING FACE OF BEAUTY Presented by W magazine and created by Sølve Sundsbø this interactive video features Lara Stone and David Agbodji. Enchanting and magical, very much like a dream. If you don’t feel like starting at your screen, you can simply enjoy the music by James Lavelle and Charlie May. Or have a little play by sliding parts of an on-screen image to create something quite unique. {free}
DIOR DAIRY An electronic diary with a very chic layout that includes images from Dior’s Be Iconic campaign. {free}
VALENTINO Everything you want to know about the brand: latest collections, look books, fashion show videos, ad campaign and video news. {free}
TOD’S: AN ITALIAN DREAM A short movie celebrating the quality and traditions of “Made in Italy” craftsmanship. Dancing on Teatro alla Scala’s famous stage and throughout the theatre’s balconies and corridors, thirteen ballet dancers from Teatro alla Scala directed by Matthias Zentner and choreographed by Gianluca Schiavoni, interpret the passion and creative talent of the Tod’s artisans. Includes behind the scenes and craftsmanship videos. {free}
MY LITTLE PARIS Not so much about fashion, but it’s just such a beautiful app that I have to add it to the list. Includes charming illustration by Japanese illustrator Kanako Kuno, e-cards, 360 degree views of the city from the roof tops, secret addresses and interactive features. {free}
Photo source: personal
Woke up this morning just to face the cloudy sky and drizzling rain that I’ll have to face in an hour or so once pupster is ready for his walk (he is enjoying his post-breakfast nap at the moment). Right now am cheering myself up with a glass of freshly made carrot juice and these photos from the latest issue of Vogue US.
Photo source: Vogue US May 2012
"A dress could be seen as a piece of art, but a piece of art with added value in its functionality."
Consuelo Castiglioni
Photo source: Vogue US May 2011
I admit, it took me a while to get my first pair of Converse, but once me and my new trainers had a walk I was converted. Needless to say, I was excited to hear that Converse teamed up with Missoni for the fifth time to give an iconic zigzag look to Chuck Taylors, one of the Converse legends. The green and cream (officially known as tan) shoes in woven fabric that sparkles thank to silver and gold metallic threads are designed specifically for women. The boys can treat themselves to a navy pair. I am loving the tan version that would look perfect with jeans or wide off-white linen trousers and also fit a pastel trend brief seamlessly. What do you think?
Photo source: converse.com
Lets dream of summer time and lose ourselves in this beautiful editorial featuring exquisite Anne-Marie van Dijk photographed by David Vasiljevich for the winter issue of 10 magazine.
Photo source: 10 Magazine Winter 2005
