guilty pleasures

Say no more … my sneaker exhilaration has reached new heights ! 

Benefits of drinking coffee {and having a Pain Quotidien nearby}

Ever since I started my sabbatical I don't get much out and about during the week. 

So I skip a LOT of coffee breaks and treats. And that's stupid {my fault to be honest)

I can't even think about a cheap excuse 'cause Le Pain Quotidien couldn't be closer to my house. 

In fact, it's a 5 minute walk ! 

So today, I needed to pick up a book I ordered and yes, when I headed home, I got off the tram one stop earlier to get me a delicious cup of coffee.

today I'm wearing 

Stella McCartney sweatshirt (similar here)

Nobody distressed jean

River Island studded heels (similar here)

clutch Zara (sale)

Coffee at Le PAIN QUOTIDIEN

Inspired by a lady

Told you yesterday about my drop crotch / harem pants by Maison Scotch. 

Here they are - in close up and a pair of Summer sandals I rediscovered in the back of my closet.

Although they are quite high, they are one of the most comfortable ones I own.

When you look closely, you'll see some red stitching ; they come with an additional red leather pair of laces so you can spice them up a bit. Fratelli Rossetti are one of the best brands around as far as high heels and comfort is concerned ; I guess it's all about a perfect fit and boot-tree. 

You guys ever heard about hoarding ?

I'm a frilly blouse hoarder. Not kidding here.

It started all in 1981.

Lady Diana was introduced to us as fiancée of Prince Charles and as a young girl I was totally fascinated by this young beautiful woman in her frilly blouses. 

I guess my addiction started back then. 

Just to show how beautiful this Vanessa Bruno one is, I took some detailed pictures of it.

Made me think of that Elizabeth & David Emanuel blouse she wore for her official engagement picture by Lord Snowdon. 

and here's my inspiration … 

style du jour

style du jour by pomeline-duchesse featuring a high heels stilettos

Isabel marant coat
lagarconne.com

Yves Saint Laurent high heels stiletto
ssense.com

Scotch Soda pink scarve
scotch-soda.com

Pre-Owned Rolex Men's High-Grade Stainless-Steel Datejust Watch
overstock.com

Nikon D3100 camera with 18-55mm VR lens
walmart.ca

Isabel Marant
$255 - intu.co.uk



Just a quick hello to you all .. showing you guys my outfit of the day. I have to say my pants are a huge change as they are way more harem and drop crotch than skinny ; most important of all, they are NOT black !
Mr C said I always buy black pants so voilà, I made an effort in looking at something different. I was in love with the plaid Isabel Marant (picture below) ones but they did not flatter me at all ! I looked like a hobo wearing PJ's. 
So this Maison Scotch burgundy one was way more interesting for me …
I do have to team this kind of trousers with heels at all times ; just my luck being 5'4" tall … 

hot & cold {something old & something new}

I had to get into the city to buy me a new lens ;  in 2 weeks time I'll be starting my life as a student digital photography. Had to run some additional errands too for an order someone made in my online shop. I just can't help myself poppin' in at Zara's while I'm in the hood. 

And I wasn't dissapointed when I saw these beautiful bracelets .. had to have them .. they are absolutely gorgeous, don't you think ?

And I also found this great golden mini bag at Mango's ; sales prices under 20€ are very tempting. 

Now that's what I call a bargon : looks fab on my Marant coat ! 

Meanwhile, let me grab this opportunity wishing you all a lovely weekend !

Promises Promises

 

As promised yesterday, here I am showing you my outfit I mentioned in this blogpost. 

I can't believe how I love sweatshirts these days : they are cosy, sometimes they are fierce enough to make a statement and comfortable to wear in Winter. 

Couldn't resist this Fujiyama sweatshirt by Marant ; get it too before it goes ! 

I am wearing (top down)

Isabel Marant Ziggy coat

Fujiyama statement sweatshirt by Marant étoile

Zara coated trousers

Miu Miu assymetric cap toe loafers

H&M polka dot scarf 

OOTD

As my daughter has the camera for a schoolproject, I'd like you to show my #ootd through this mood board. Very happy with the colours and softness of it all .. I hope you guys like it too. Maybe I'll get some 'live' pictures tomorrow ..

So stay tuned !

double breasted Ziggy coat Isabel Marant

Fujijama print sweatshirt Isabel Marant

loafers Miu Miu

jean Zara

chunky handknit hat River Island 

scarf H&M

bag Chanel

Interior wishlist

We all have our fashion wish lists but once you own a home this list gets extended by must haves for your interior. In another life, I used to be a lighting consultant/architect for more than 10 years. Whenever I enter a design shop or space, I feel the love for beautiful design and light never left my brain. Je suis toujours enchantée.

Scandinavian design unconsciously always has had my preference as for lighting devices, it's the Italians I prefer. 

I've tried to capture through these pictures, some of the pieces that are still on my wish list. Maybe they never will make it into my home ; it needs to be right, in the right atmosphere and surroundings. 

It has to be l'amour à première vue.

What's on your wish list for your home ?

Shop My Wardrobe

I would like to add that I've updated my shop with some new items ..

Check it out here

If you have a question, don't hesitate to contact me ; there's a contact form here as on the Tictail website 

blue monday outfit

blue monday outfit by pomeline-duchesse featuring black scarves

Isabel marant coat
lagarconne.com

Mango distressing jeans
mango.com

Zara booties
zara.com

Tom Ford zipper purse
bergdorfgoodman.com

H M black scarve
$13 - hm.com

beetroot and other Winter warm food

You all might know Sophie Dahl as a model, wife of Jamie Cullum and granddaughter of famous writer Roald Dahl, but she also wrote some fantastic cookbooks. 

I made a recipe from her Voloptuous Delights book yesterday. 

Don't you just ♥ these beetroot and rich red colours nature provides us ? 

Have to say that warm Winter salad was really good ! It accompagnied a roast beef we marinated for 6 hours in a red wine & herb marinade, before we cooked it in our oven .. so delicious ! 

sophie dahl