Junebug

Never ever sales on a Saturday again... to relax a bit, I had a nice movie night with the film Junebug. It is the winner of Sundance film festival. If you are not into Indie cinema, it is not for you. The story is about : A dealer in "outsider" art travels from Chicago to North Carolina to meet her new in-laws, challenging the equilibrium of this middle class Southern home.(IMDB) Urban  crashes the North Carolina country side. It is funny and sad at the same time.

Just a quick post today, as I am heading to Rockafield festival to see Arcade fire among other bands. Stay tuned for more about the festival. Have a nice sunny Sunday ! 

Nadine xx

J'adore

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There it is, the crème de rose de Dior. After waiting for some weeks for the release in Luxembourg, I found it finally on a travel to France. I love it, the crème the rose de Dior is a smoothing  plumping lip balm. The smell and taste of it, brings good old memories about holidays back. The package design is so cute.   Has anyone of you tested  the crème d'abricot for the nails  yet ? 

Have a nice Saturday evening! 

Nadine xx

Undress Like a Princesse (Tam-Tam)

Yesterday I drove to Metz  for the sales.  After my wardrobe clear out, I wrote a list of what I really need to refresh in my  wardrobe. However for the pleasure of shopping I allowed myself 4 extra pieces, will show them very soon. So far I sticked to it, but I have to say temptation was really big while being in the Princesse Tam Tam  and the Orcanta shop. France is just a paradise when it comes to lingerie and shoes. Here is a preview of the A/W 2012 Princesse Tam Tam collection " Undress like a princess", I cannot wait till it is in stores. 

Have a nice day guys ! 

Nadine xx

Match Point !

Match Point ! Nothing to add, special, wonderful, Woody Allen !

 Midnight in Paris is now at the top of my list which need to be seen. 

Has anyone of you seen it already ? 

Short post today, I have to finish the wardrobe clear out and set up the thread for you guys. I hope it will stop raining for the party tonight... 

Have a nice one! 

xx Nadine

Jusqu'à toi

I saw an entertaining movie today, which I would like to present to you. It is not a  mainstream movie, if you are more into that, I suggest you forget about all the movies I write about.  I am looking for visually stimulating images and stories which you keep on thinking about for some hours. Open ends...  just perfect! Well of course you never no if the story is simple or worth it while watching the trailer.

 I have to say even that the story of " Jusqu'à toi " is stereotypical, I loved it a lot for how the camera captures the images, the simplicity of Melanie Laurent, the idea of the film and of course the emotions. I guess it is a typical sentimental comedie, I tapped into. 

The story of " Jusqu'à toi " is about Chloe who picked up by coincidence Jack's suitcase.  Jack is a young  American guy visiting Paris after being dumbed by his girlfriend. Chloe falls in love with Jack by discovering the content of the suitcase. After reflection, she decides, to take pictures of her everyday life and people she is surrounded by. She puts them into the suitcase and gives it back to the hotel Jack is living in. 

 Can we really know a person through a suitcase content ?

Let me know what your opinion is.

Well, have a look and decide for yourself...

Nadine xx

How to optimize your wardrobe ?

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I wish I would have such a perfect dressing. Whenever I buy a bigger wardrobe, there is still not enough space storage... i have already put 1/3 of the clothes at the boyfriend's place.  I think it is either time for sales shopping at Ikea or a wardrobe clear out. I will be having friends  over summer at my place so I better find a solution for all my clothes before they sleep between all the clothes on my bed  : ) I think there is no way around a wardrobe clear out. It is my typical start of summer. Get rid of the old and look for new stuff to decorate the walls and floors of your too small room. As I have a lot of shoes , acessories and clothes which have been worn only once, I will set of a  page for the clear out on the blog. Especially with the sales starting on Wednesday I should make place for new stuff and be aware of what I need to buy and what kind of treasuries sleep  in my ward robe.  Feedback welcome for optimizing space in wardrobe. 

Have a nice day ! 

Nadine xx

Brush with Fashion

The Body shop has team up with students from the London College of Fashion to launch a limited edition of make up.  

The collection was showcased with looks of Jena.Theo, a design duo and graduates from LCF.

The products are eco-friendly and fashionable.  The beauty line includes 2 eye shadow palettes, a fluid blush, an illuminating face base in apricot; a kit of mini brushes and a face illuminate stick.

While shopping around I was like magically attracted by the packaging  and couldn't resist going for the face illuminator in apricot tone. I was looking for one anyway and the price was affordable. I have to say I love it. Katarina Voloder, a first year student did the design for the packaging. 

I bought also the eye shadow palette à la mode and the high shine lip treatment in peaches. I think that is my favorite item from the collection.

 The eye coloring set is a bit too flashy in my eyes and doesn't suit me well. 

 I really wanted to get the fluid blush after seeing an online tutorial where it was used, but of course it is already sold out, the same for the illuminating stick.  The blush is a transparent gel, which transforms into rosé blush while you put it on.

Hopefully they will have new stock in June and the Body Shop and LCF will do further collaborations. 

I recommend the high shine lip treatment in peaches to you if you are looking for a nice nude summer make up.  Below you can see the video of the presentation during Fashion Week. 

Credit : www.thebodyshop.fr

Have a nice day ! 

xx Nadine