Frills and tassels are the perfect words to describe my style, aren’t they?

Haha, for someone rather keen of “tomboy” looks without too much flourish, it’s indeed pretty rare to find frilly clothes in my wardrobe… and yet ! When I saw this shirt, I knew I would love wearing it.

Dungaree & frills

With a dungaree, we keep a feminine style but without being too much, which I like. This being said, I can also imagine this shirt for a night out with heels and a fancy pants. Let’s see the next episode when I’ll get more inspiration. (English translation by Quiterie)

Since end of March, La Redoute has revealed its new fashion brand “La Redoute Madame”. Whether the print campaign or the TV campaign, you probably didn’t miss it.

We were able to discover different “Madame” personalities with “Madame French”, “Madame Summer”, “Madame à la Mode”, “Madame Active”… amongst 16 in total. That is when I got contacted by the brand to represent one of them on the Internet.

Madame Digital

Even though I could easily identify myself with a few profiles, I decided to choose the very connected Madame Digital, because that’s how my relatives see me…

Although I try sometimes to keep some distance with the Internet and social media, it’s almost impossible to see me without a cellphone in my hands or in my bag. I work 80% of my time with a computer, typing on my keyboard or drawing on my pad and… my friends offer me Emoji pillows as Christmas gift!

It’s also because I’m a “Madame Digital” deep down that you can read me today… otherwise I wouldn’t have opened this blog this holy day of May 2007.

Shooting at Studio Zéro

We gathered with the whole La Redoute team in this amazing Studio Zéro for a very special photo shooting. Programme of the day: make-up, hairstyle and styling with professionals.

I couldn’t refrain myself to take pictures of the ambiance that day so you can imagine the atmosphere of behind the scene.

We need at least all this to tame my hair !

The idea was to stay natural with pictures in line with the campaign, in other words, spontaneous and full of movements.

Set up of the “Madame Audacity” accessories

The lunchroom area of the Studio (with a delicious meal prepared by a Chef (!)

Look wise, after discussing a long while with the team (our mailboxes can testify haha) I decided to choose an outfit with a graphic rendering, which left me free with my movements. The Japanese side of these wedge sandals finally convinced me.

… and here is the result !

So here is the final image selected to represent “Madame Digital” : No, I didn’t fall down from my pedestal, juggling with my electronic devices.

At least I hope you will enjoy discover the other “Madame” during the coming weeks. On my side I will have to go, I think someone is trying to reach me on my phone! (English translation by Quiterie)

Photos credits : ©Tokyobanhbao except the last ©La Redoute

Even if with the Marie Kondo method I’m able to get rid of a number of things, there are some objects or clothes for which I’m still in doubt as to if I should be saying good-bye to them or not.

Billy, the return

If you’ve been following this blog since 2009 (can’t believe we’ll be celebrating the blog’s 10th birthday next year, it’s crazy!), you’ll know this Billy bag and the deceptions I went through with it, color-wise.

From blue it turned green-ish and in 2016, the color isn’t exactly great. I tried dyeing it, but the dye didn’t stay. I almost put it up for sale, but ended up keeping it. It’s not really beautiful, but it’s pretty practical.

So here’s a look to show you “how to wear a tatty bag” : I think it’s a first! haha! I hope you’ll tolerate this good ol’ bag that’s trying to eke out a life against the odds. (English translation by Marine)

Thanks Lili for the pictures <3