Tricolor Sailor Stripes

· Fashion

Stripy jerseys and me…I won’t repeat myself another time about how much I love them, you must very very aware if you follow this blog. I feel like I will never have enough of those stripes: the quest of a life.

 

The Petit Bateau + Cédric Charlier Collection

So, I was delighted to learn that Petit Bateau, a brand that is very present in my wardrobe, was going to come up with a one off collection from a Belgium designer that I am very fond off, Cédric Charlier. I like his universe both graphic and full of colours (I actually have two jackets that I cherish when the weather gets warmer).

This new collaboration stays true to its style and it’s what I like: he found a way to divert the boating stripy top by cutting into it graphic tricolour stripes. The collection is made of dresses, trouser and sweatshirts, all of it in the same thinking of the “jostled” stripe.

Dress or sweatshirt ?

Petit Bateau asked me to choose my favourite piece of the collection : I hesitated but in the end, I let myself be tempted by the sweatshirt, easier to mix with other outfits.

Today, I am wearing it with a pair of large trousers and trainers but I imagine it would be paired very well ma Carven x Petit Bateau dress or my stripy skirt for a all for one effect. Tips and tricks! (English translation by TradIsa) (Post in collaboration with Petit Bateau)

My Outfit

Sweatshirt Petit Bateau + Cédric Charlier
Peacoat Zara (already seen here)
Pantalon Jacquemus pour La Redoute (already seen here)
Sneakers Stan Smith Adidas (already seen here)
Clutch Monster Choupette Karl Lagerfeld
Lipsticks : Mix of Rouge in Love « Crazy Tangerine » Lancôme
& Rouge Dior « 869 Rouge Massaï » Dior

Kiss Kiss

· Fashion

I haven’t really looked into Christmas presents yet, but I found the perfect dress to cut the turkey, or, for a more romantic version, to kiss under the mistletoe. I don’t know yet if I’ll be wearing it for Christmas eve or New Year, but I found it, and that’s the most important part!

I love its skater cut and the cut-out back: simple with that little detail that makes the whole thing special. A couple accessories to spice things up a bit, and that’s all you need for the outfit to be complete.

Maaaaark ! ♥

Apart from that, with the cold weather we’ve been having, I’m on a Christmas rom-com binge: Love Actually (the ultimate cult classic), Serendipity (meh, but it’s set during Christmas), While you were sleeping (Sandra Bullock’s smile never gets old), and Bridget Jones.

I didn’t remember how charismatic Marc Darcy was: this cold and reserved character (reminescent of an english pudding having spent too much time in the fridge) yet with such great potential warmth? Totally my thing (Hiiiiiiiii).

So much soppy sentimentality has clearly rubbed off on me: here I am, sending kisses everywhere and to everyone (and just in case you hadn’t noticed I was sending you all kisses, my bag is a good clue). xoxo (English translation by Bleu Marine)

My Outfit

Dress Mademoiselle R
Bag Minelli
Shoes Rockstud Valentino (already seen here)
Bracelets Mya Bay
Tights Luxe 9 black Wolford
Lipstick Rouge Dior « 869 Rouge Massaï » Dior
Nailpolish « 853 Massaï » Dior

Guimi House

· Food, Illustration

Here is an address for Hong-Kong desserts that I have wanted to test out for a long time after drooling on some Instagram pictures. If you are looking for a change in scenery or if you like the texture of those little tapioca balls in the bubble tea, this place should be of interest.

While I wait to go with my man, I went with my friend Lionel who is as curious as he is greedy for yummy things.

 

Cute & kitsch

Once we were there, let me tell you that I blended perfectly in my surroundings like a piano in a black and white room as we were exclusively in the company of young Asian girls.

Once in, a strong odour of durian came to tickle our nostrils. This would tend to make most people who are not familiar with the smell run away, but for me, even though I am not the biggest fan, I am used to the smell which was similar to my parents fridge that ended up perfuming the whole house.

The decor is mid cute and mid kitsch: little soft pillows, pastel colours, crystal chandeliers: very “teen” effect. Anyway let’s talk food !

 

the desserts

So I chose the Vanilla Island based with home made crushed ice milk, of flower grains mounted on balls of vanilla ice cream. I think it would probably be more appreciated in a steaming hot summer but this dessert of a rough texture is still very pleasant.

We then tested the mango pancakes quite different from our classic Brittany pancakes: the texture is soft and melting, stuffed with whipped cream and bits of mango: ultra light and delicious ! (For the adventurers out there, there is a durian version).

Next time I go, I will tempt myself with the impressive mango millefeuille, composed of the same paste, which looked succulent (judging by the girls in the table next to ours who looked like they were loving it).

My sidekick of the day chose the Rainbow pearl: a duo of tapioca pearls, taro and coconut milk. The tapioca balls had the right texture, not too rubbery, not too soft (yes tapioca pearls are a real science). All of it not too sugary, perfect.

what else…

The cake shop also provides bubble tea and one of my favourite desserts that I tasted in Thailand (nothing to do with Hong Kong but anyway): the fresh mango with sticky rice and coconut milk. Other forms of tapioca dishes and trembling jellies are also present (about 5€ each dessert). In any case, I will need a few visits to discover the whole menu. “Guimi more” Britney said it, didn’t she ? (English translation by TradIsa)

GUIMI HOUSE
38 rue de Turbigo
75003 PARIS
(Métro Arts et Métiers)

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