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Dazzling New Year’s Eve

Mon 21 Dec, 2015 · Fashion

After the decoration and the Christmas gifts, let’s not forget about the outfit for the festivities!

For me, each year it’s a nightmare since my wardrobe is mostly “casual”, I somehow have a harder time when it comes to ‘festive nights’. Nevertheless, I always manage to find a solution thanks to a spangled jacket and accessories. For this year, I have the best allies: sparkling touches from Swarovski.

“Droplet”Earring Swarovski
“Creativity” ring Swarovski

Pillows Ferm Living et La Redoute
Wool blancket Bloomingville
Reindeer head AM PM

“Distinct” Bracelet Swarovski
“Tactic Thin” Bracelet Swarovski
“Creativity” Bracelet Swarovski

This outfit would be perfect for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve (low heeled-shos mandatory): anyway, I am ready! Youhou! (English translation by Quiterie)

My Outfit

Dress Cadet Simone & Louise
Shoes Mademoiselle R
Tights Wolford

Lipstick « 16 Place Vendôme 364 » Color Riche L’Oréal Paris
Eyeliner Super Liner Black Lacquer L’Oréal Paris
Nailpolish 364 16 Place Vendôme Color Riche L’Oréal Paris

Japan at home

Fri 18 Dec, 2015 · Food

Tea towel Anthropologie
Bowl Rex
Book “Nanban” by Tim Anderson

Nostalgic about my fabulous trip, last weekend, I have practiced my Japanese cooking skills (with my SO’s help!) in order to enjoy Japanese food specialities at home, and stay warm.

Until now, I had liked cooking Maori Murota’s recipes (“Tokyo les recettes cultes” from Marabout), but I’ve been offered recently Nanban, Tim Anderson’s book, the winner of the British Master Chef, wich allowed me to discover new recipes as good as the ones I had.

Plates Anthropologie
Measuring spoons Anthropologie

So this time, I decided to experiment the Kurume Style ramen (a bouillon made with pork) and the kake-ae mackerel. Next time, I will try the crunchy onigiris, it looks so yummy!

Chopsticks Pocky (found at Junku bookshop)
Bowl Rex

Recipes are written in English but it is pretty easy to understand (if needed, use Google Translate!) and I already had all the basic ingredients at home. So here is a glimpse of these warm comforting dishes prepared with love: itadakimasu and have a great sunday! (English translation by Quiterie)

Onigiri box Tokyu Hands
Tea towel Anthropologie

Dazzling gifts

Wed 16 Dec, 2015 · Fashion

In line with my Christmas decoration post, here is this time a selection of Swarovski jewelry which you could either offer to someone or you may want as Christmas gift for you (Special Christmas tips: leave your computer or your smartphone open with this page and find a stratagem to have your friends or SO looking at it = NO, I don’t flirt I PROMISE).

So I have selected different jewelry to shine in several outfits. Let’s start unwrapping the gifts!

Chic !

Because lately, I’ve been trying to wear something else than my fluffy Carebears jumpsuit, to accessorize a chic outfit, I found these earrings which I find very clever.

“Attract” Earring jackets Swarovski
“Laurène” Blouse Pablo de Gérard darel

We can decide to wear only the crystal or with its row of 3 jewels, underlining the earlobe with finesse: a kind of 2 gifts in one!

Cool !

Most of the time I am used to this style (you know my passion for comfort and easy decision making when it comes to choose my outfit): so it might inspire most of you too

I chose to match this tartan shirt with a jewelry from the Delta line, also convertible!

“Delta” rings Swarovski
“Delta” pendant Swarovski
Shirt Maje (2009)

This time, we can either wear one ring, a duo or trio. The necklace is also made with 2 parts in order to adjust it either with a simple V shape or with a sparkling triangle, depending on the mood.

Dear Valérie, Vanessa, Virginie or other Vanina-A-A-A, I think you may like these jewelry. For the others, we will answer the curious that the V means victory.

Glam !

It’s all about the details! A naked back (to catch a cold), a flower with strass around your wrist and Delta earrings once again convertibles.

Actually, I decided to wear them unpaired for a less traditional look.

“Delta” earrings Swarovski
“Daylight” bracelet Swarovski
Sweater Ba&Sh x La Redoute (already seen here)

So? Which look and jewelry do you prefer? (if you write it in the below comments and follow the Christmas tip I gave you beforehand, your loved ones won’t have any excuse anymore) (English translation by Quiterie)