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All Princesses

Wed 12 Nov, 2014 · Fashion, Travel

Like a lot of you brought it up on instagram, I was lucky to be invited to Disneyland Paris last weekend for the opening of the Christmas season but also so I could share an event brought on by the ‘Secours Populaire’ that is close to my heart.

Hard to talk about charity without asking who it profits to, should you do it in secret so it stays honorable?…etc. Usually I tell myself that if it means bringing a positive impact to someone in need, it’s always that gained whether it is made in private or in a big obvious way.

The operation #ToutesDesPrincesses (=all princesses)

Here the event #all princesses organised by the ‘Secours Populaire’ (Equivalent of the red cross or Oxfam in France) is aiming at sending the maximum of deprived little girls to the Disney parc for a dream day.

The idea is simple: share the info on social media by posting a picture that translates your vision of the modern princess and add it to all the hashtags #toutesdesprincesses #disneylandparis. These are details.

For the 10 hashtags mentioned previously, a little girl will be sent to the parc for a day full of surprise and enchantment. So nothing is as simple!

If you feel concerned, let your imagination grow and post as many pictures as you want until December 31st and we will see if your involvement light up sparks in the eyes of those little girls.

The new Christmas parade

Appart from that, the little girl that I still am admired the new moreish Xmas parade entitled ” Sugar and spice”: Snowstorm on Main street, Sugarcane giant houses, a very early Santa and reinvigorating mulled wine smells.

On the looks department, I chose simplicity (I even took off the bow off my Minnie ears: hope she forgives me) to meet the very done-up princesses of the parc: Princess Aurora, the sweet Snow White and and the famous Merida.

Disney dreams celebrates Christmas

The special Xmas dreams show was also incredibly magical starring Princess Elsa and Anna the Snow Queen.

I will leave you with these images who will mean much more than my words. Let the magic of Christmas begin! (English translation by TradIsa)

My Outfit

Coat Zara (already seen here)
Minnie headband (without the bow) Disneyland Paris
SweaterJacquemus pour La Redoute
Skirt Petit Bateau
Tights Mat Opaque Wolford
Bag Maccie Pieces
Lipstick Rouge Dior « 869 Rouge Massaï » Dior
Shoes 1461 Doc Martens

The Duffle-coat is back

Mon 10 Nov, 2014 · Fashion

So, what do you think? I hope you’re getting used to the new blog and that you’re enjoying it? On my side, it’s like opening a new notebook: I’m trying to keep everything neat (like at the beginning of the school year, when you have the tip of your tongue sticking out in effort, you know?).

Here’s an outfit from a week ago, at a time when it wasn’t as cold as it is now. Today, I’d have added socks, or sheer stockings: I know some of you are frowning right now, but the stockings I usually wear aren’t shiny at all! I could actually have told you I was wearing some on these pictures, but I wanted to be transparent (like those stockings! hehe).

On that day, being sock-less and wearing that scoop-back sweater was perfectly tolerable, weather-wise. Maybe the Englishwoman’s genetics (they’re never cold!) is rubbing off on me? (English translation by Bleu Marine)

My Outfit

Duffle-coat Cooperative (already seen here et here)
Cap H&M (already seen here)
Sweater Ba&Sh pour La Redoute
Pants Topshop (already seen here)
Bag Maccie Pieces (already seen here)
Nailpolish « 902 Bar » Dior
Lipstick Rouge Dior « 869 Rouge Massaï » Dior
Watch ASOS
Bracelet Mya Bay
Loafers Comptoir des Cotonniers (already seen here)

Live in Levi’s

Fri 7 Nov, 2014 · Fashion

We all share some history with Levi’s, as you may have noticed in their recent #LiveInLevis campaign.

On my part, a couple of years back, I discovered the “butt lift” properties of the 501 – a great asset (pun not intended) if you’re about to be called up to the front of the classroom for a surprise school test.

Nowadays, I alternate between a pair of vintage 501 shorts and a mishandled pair of 571 slim fit (the’yre all torn up, but I love them). In any case, Levi’s has been with me for a long time.

As a tribute to this iconic brand, I created a look that’s 100% me, that I can move around and live in on a daily basis. I won’t give up either fashion or comfort, you know me!

So I chose a slim fit pair from the “Revel” collection – it’s ultra stretch, with a new “elongating-shaping” technology, a revival of the “butt lift” jeans I was talking about above….with more comfort! I paired it with this Teddy style coat, for an urban back to school look.

Come on! Let’s head off to new adventures! (Well ok, picking out postcards is probably not the most dangerous and adventurous activity on earth, but you never know what could happen next …. tatataaaaaaaaa! * Indiana Jones music)

You can also share your experience or other favorite-levi’s-related stories by using the #LiveInLevis hashtag, and maybe you’ll be picked out and showcased on their website or the @levis_fr Instagram account.

Bag Photo credit : Levi’s

PS: From November 6th to 22nd, a tote bag, illustrated by the famous Kanako will be given for free with every purchase of at least 130€. You’ll find the list of participating shops here. It’s an even prettier way to live in Levi’s! (This post was published in cooperation with Levi’s). (English translation by Bleu Marine)

My Outfit

Varsity jacket Levi’s
Slim jeans “Demi curve Skinny” Revel Levi’s
Shirt Topshop
Bag Kurt Geiger (already seen here)
Socks Tabio
Nailpolish « 902 Bar » Dior
Sneakers Stan Smith Adidas