Le monde de Tokyobanhbao: Blog Mode gourmand

Pokemon Go !

Mon 25 Jul, 2016 · Fashion, Illustration

The application with the most media attention is finally released in France ! You mustn’t have missed this “Pokemon Go” tsunami: Everyone has been talking about it.

Gotta catch ’em all !…

For those completely disconnected (how come would you read my blog then?), Pokemon Go is a mobile application using augmented reality and which allows people to catch Pokemons with their Smartphones.

To sump up, when you walk, you may see through your screen various creatures to catch in order to collect them, which can create quite awkward situations…

This phenomenon might get to a new stage as it will be economically interesting too; we can easily imagine the Pokemon Go “sponsored locations” toward which the Pokemon hunters might rush all at the same time.

… but not yet !

On my side, I still resist, as I know it would be the kind of game I could be easily addicted to, and unfortunately one day is only 24 hours and I need to finish a lot of work and keep a least some of my life away from my Smartphone, therefore I should consider using blinkers against Pokemon Go.

Meanwhile it seems that the reality surpassed the fiction and for today’s look, I was disturbed by an unusual companionship.

Not far from succumbing to the Pikachu and other Pidgey hunt, huh ? (English translation by Quiterie)

Illustrations & Photos : Tokyobanhbao

My Outfit

Bandana ASOS
Top Sézane
Culottes Soft Grey (-50%) (already seen here)
Sandals Les Tropéziennes
Bag The Cambridge Satchel Compagny (-60%)
Bracelets Dinh Van, Mya Bay, Louis Vuitton et Atelier B
Ring Papyrus Atelier B
Watch Casio

Lipstick Infaillible Sexy Balm « 203 Yala Yolo » L’Oréal Paris
Eyeliner Super Liner Black Lacquer L’Oréal Paris
Nailpolish La Laque couture “Bleu Majorelle” YSL

Ready for Rock en Seine

Mon 18 Jul, 2016 · Fashion

Last year I attended for the first time the Rock en Seine festival thanks to Bonobo Jeans. It was really a good memory, the line up, the ambiance and the sound everything was great.

I loved moving to the rythme of my dear Marina, from the Stereophonics, and discovered a few nuggets such as Years & Years which I still don’t get bored of listening since then.

My festival outfit

Bonobo Jeans proposed me to create a special festival outfit for this event and it was with pleasure that I decided to do it again and went to the Etienne Marcel shop to select clothes. Last year, I bet on comfort, this year… too! We do not change a winning team.

The style is a bit more “boho” but, you know me, I wanted it to remain simple without too much flourish: slightly boyfriend-slim fit jeans , a loose linen shirt to freely move and a waistcoat in case the weather would be a bit “chilly”.

I also chose a mid-size bag with two zipped compartments to organise everything inside (a bit Rock, a huge Control freak…haha!)

This year line up…

I’m so looking forward to going there because the line up looks phenomenal. First… Bastille! I already had the chance to attend their concert three times (and even met them in backstage!) and I wouldn’t object to see them a fourth time. Two Door Cinema Club, Editors, Sum 41 are also on my list…

By the way if you are also fan of “Rock en Seine”, I advise you to follow my Instagram account the following days because it seems that I have a few passes to give away… Be also ready! (English transation by Quiterie)

(This post was published in collaboration with Bonobo Jeans®)

My Outfit

Tee shirt Bonobo Jeans here
Waistcoat Bonobo Jeans
Cropped slim jeans “Sofia” Bonobo Jeans here
Bag Bonobo Jeans here

Deauville delights

Thu 14 Jul, 2016 · Food

During our weekend in Deauville, we finally came out of our hotel, and took a chance to discover a few good addresses which I wanted to share right away!

La Villa Gabrielle

(95 rue Eugène Colas, Deauville) This place located right in front of our hotel, is a tribute to Coco Chanel, who for the story, opened her first shop in Deauville!

A few carefully thought-out to Gabrielle in the decoration such as these “tweed jacket” chairs or this portrait on the wall.

For the rest, tables in white marble (smart for Instagram hehe) and a blue-green peacock feather printed wallpaper.

The lunch menu is affordable (20€ for main course and dessert). The waiter of the day was particularly cute (feast your eyes on), efficient and good adviser. The plates arrived really hot and under a cover.

Say Cheeeese ! (= Parmesan cheese ?)

This time I was tempted by the fettuccines with veal, San Danielle ham, Parmesan and foie gras. I especially liked these cousin of tagliatelle, and most particularly when the foie gras was smoothly melting among the al dente pasta, mixing perfectly with everything else: I was melting too.

Fettuccine with veal, San Danielle ham, parmesan cheese and foie gras

My SO preferred the 7-hour lamb shoulder confit with soft spices and crunchy veggies with cumin. Apparently tender and tasty based on what he said.

7-hour lamb shoulder confit with soft spices and crunchy veggies with cumin

The dessert also fulfilled my addiction of texture mix: melting, crunchy and soft. Everything in mouth thanks to this “Craquant chocolat” and its melty salty butter caramel…

Craquant chocolat and its melty salty butter caramel

On the other side, a bit of disappointment for my SO and his Villa Gabrielle lemon pie.

Villa Gabrielle Lemon pie

Slightly revisited with its crunchy meringue instead of melting: which apparently perturbed him… Anyway, just a question of taste.

Le Ciro’s

(Les Planches de Deauville, boulevard de la mer, Deauville) A great envy of seafood led us to this place well known from the festival-goers on the Planche de Deauville.

The previous day, as it was fully booked we came back for lunch on Sunday: the ambiance was a way calmer (because of the bad weather).

We decided to choose the Royal plate of seafood and the bouillabaisse, Royal too. Suddenly submerged by a feeling of laziness (also Royal) to peel the 1/2 crab usually coming along with the plate, I asked to change it by additional oysters.

Royal seafood plate

These oysters from Isigny were so fleshy and delicious: happiness.

The bouillabaisse was devoured/sipped with enthusiasm: I guess it was good too.

The Ciro’s Royale Bouillabaisse

Just a disappointment for the dessert menu that didn’t motivate us but we must say that we were not the best judges with our full stomachs.

A Gourmet Tea to share was the most reasonable option: mini-pastries without real interest though. You may prefer an artisanal ice cream along the Planches.

Glaces Princesse Sophie

(Les planches de Deauville) A large choice of handmade ice cream flavours: I tried the red berries and crumble. Savoured and approved.(English translation by Quiterie)