I just got back from Italy and I didn’t just bring back some pasta and vino.
No, you know me, I stopped by my favorite italian stores, but also by a flagship in Turin that sells only limited editions. Clothes, accessories and shoes.
There, I couldn’t avoid these wonders : the Superstar Metal Toe Adidas.
Okay, I admit, I gave in and also bought a pair for Lino. I have a double reason to shop now.
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+ Adidas Superstar Metal Toe + Adidas Dinosaur ZX +
I took a few days off to spend a little time in a country that I love very much : Italy.
The weather is still very mild here in the Piedmont, no need to wear a coat or tights.
Today, I’m wearing a “cage effect” skirt I’ve already presented to you on the blog last summer. And a top that looks more like a bomber jacket. I found it last winter on Asos’ mega sales.
Fishnet derby shoes at my feet, they’re quite atypical. I like their style a lot and I especially like this feeling of still be wearing open shoes.
Around my neck, a pretty necklace from the designer Bibiana. I will talk to you about her again soon because you’ll soon be able to win a piece of jewelry from her new collection.
I’m off to enjoy a beautiful day in Turin !
Huge hair trend for a few months now : the volume.
Volume on the side for a more rock’n’roll hairstyle, volume on the back of the head for a glamorous style, or simply to fill your usual hairstyle a bit.
A few weeks ago, I got the new Calor hair appliance : Volum24.
Why Volum24 ?
Simply because this appliance promises you a 24h lasting volume.
I tried it and I even posted a picture of me right after waking up here on Instagram and a lot of you were surprised by my hairdo (I was surprised too).
This appliance’s principle is simple thanks to a roller you apply at the root of an hair lock. It creates lift at the root and thus volume. The appliance also releases ions that will stop static electricity and make your hair shine.
Its use is simple, at first I had to practice the gesture and then it became more natural.
The roller heats up to 338°F tops, just the right temperature for the hair to take the shape you want. No need to use a serum or a protective spray.
Before I give you a little demonstration with pictures, I’m sure you all want to try this appliance already ? I have good news for you since you can try and win one of the 20 Volum’24 Respectissim by Calor from October 6 to 24 over here.
1st step : to avoid the roller’s demarcation, make sure to lift up the first lock of hair, you’ll get a more natural look.
So start on the second lock.
2nd step : pluck the roller on the lock at the root, next to the skull, for 3 seconds. You won’t burn yourself because only the roller gets hot, the appliance doesn’t.
3rd step : make a 90° rotation towards the bottom of the lock. That’s an important step to create lift.
4th step : pull the whole lock to the opposite side of your head.
The gesture is simple : pluck the lock with the roller, a 90° rotation towards the bottom and hup, pull up the lock (on the opposite side).
Repeat the operation on the locks of the zone you want to be voluminous.
I shot you very expressive before/after pictures so that you can visualise it better. After I used Volum24, I curled the rest of my hair with my straightening iron as I usually do.
Made in partnership with Calor
Okay, today’s post has nothing to do with fashion, but sometimes it’s nice to take a break, especially when that break involves falling back into childhood by going to Mickey’s !
My baby, well, my little boy is 21 months old and I was dying to take him to Disneyland. I didn’t really know how he was going to react and I think that my “experience” could interest you. On top of that, Disneyland has put up its Halloween decorations, which gave an even sweeter taste to our visit (it will last until the 7th of November).
I chose to spend only half of the day in the park, I knew that Lino was going to tire himself out quickly, with all the appeal, the crowd, the noise, the excitement. We got there at 2PM, which doesn’t change anything to the cover charge, I paid full price, that is €73 for 1 park. It’s free for kids until age 7.
As soon as we arrived, we got into the Halloween mood with all the little ghosts, the little pumpkins, and all the Disney characters who wore their costumes to give a sweet scare as they say. Lino was quite impressed by the ghost noises but especially by the characters whom he saw for real for the first time. I’ve rarely seen my little kitten be speechless but in this case it was pretty funny.
We watched the Halloween parade at 2:30PM, it’s shorter than the big parade but just as magical and not at all scary, Lino enjoyed it very much.
To avoid scaring him too much and especially to avoid the crowd rushing up to the Disney characters, I took Lino to Fantasyland where he had a lot of fun.
Sweeter, calmer, this area of the park is really adapted to little ones. I had not visited it properly yet for that matter, because I had always been to Disneyland with older children, my nephew or my godson.
I went with my son on many attractions that were really adapted, like :
Lancelot’s Carousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Alice’s Curious Labyrinth
Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Casey Jr. Circus Train
When you enter the park, it’s good to know that you can also rent a stroller if you’re afraid to leave yours in front of the attractions in the provided spaces. I personally didn’t, I had my YoYo with me and I had no problem. I was there during the week, there wasn’t a big crowd, maybe this can influence your choice.
There are several provided spots in the park to change your baby or warm up a bottle for example, it’s the american way, family friendly.
At the end of the day, around 5:30PM, we watched the second parade, the big parade, it was kind of the cherry on top of the sundae to end this beautiful day. Lino had a chance to recognize a few beloved characters, Mickey Mouse of course, Winnie the Pooh and his friends or Mr. Potato Head. He doesn’t know much about the Disney Universe yet, it should be said that I don’t bombard him with these films. We’ll see in a few years.
After a little bit of shopping on Main Street to buy a few souvenirs, including the famous Mickey balloon on which he had been drooling with envy all day. Maybe I should have bought it right when we entered the park, thus avoiding a few snatch-and-grab thefts.
When we got out of the park and right before Lino’s dinner time, we stopped at a diner near by, Annette’s. A retro, american style, burgers and all that. €14,80 for a children’s menu… But it allowed us to leave with the sunset, a beautiful view on the park.
There you go, I hope my experience has helped you if you were hesitating, and I especially hope I will have make you want to go and (re)visit Disneyland Paris. With me, the magic works every time, I’m 10 years-old there and I have so much fun.
Seeing stars in the eyes of my son that day was an additional gift, we’ll be back for sure !
Two outfis with sneakers in one week, OMG ! What is happening to me ?
That’s the kind of outfit I wear a lot during the week, when I’m picking my son up from daycare for example, then we go to the park.
I wear running shoes to be able to run after him !!
I haven’t been able to wrap my mind around the idea of opaque tights yet, so I manage to go out with bare legs under my dresses, but I balance things with a coat.
Today, I’m wearing a beautiful piece I found at COS : woollen cloth, raw seam, light gray, perfect !
An Issey Miyake-like pleated dress, slightly longer in the back, with short sleeves. I already found a way to wear it when it’ll be colder, with a blouse under it. I promise I’ll show you.
What about you ? Tights or no tights ?
Have a good day !
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+ Robe COS + Manteau façon gilet COS + Runnings Nike Air 1 bronze +
+ Bracelet h&m (old) + Montre bronze Fossil + Collier Charlotte Martyr +
Let’s continue today with an outfit that’s still in autumnal shades but very light so it goes with our super mild weather.
The Anna Poe dress is absolutely perfect with its curry color. I particularly like the fake belt effect, it’s almost shaped like a V on the belly. Very well thought, it’s impressive.
Always a touch of khaki, you’re gonna have to get used to it. Khaki is beautiful !!
And of course, as usual, a pair of sunglasses on my nose. I’m like a little vampire, one little sunbeam and I’m blind. But then again, when they’re that pretty, they’re a real and important accessory to my outfit.
Let’s enjoy the sun a little bit more while we say bye bye to September, and let’s hope that October won’t be too hard on us.
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+ Robe en soie Anna Poe + Sac MySuelly + Lunettes Prada + Escarpins LK Bennett chez Sarenza.com +
A little OOTD I shot on Saturday afternoon at sunset. My God, how lovely was this last week of September.
How to switch to autumnal outfits really softly : I used a color you’ll see a lot this year, khaki.
Many of you loved my metallized Zara skirt, it’s not available anymore but I found you a similar skirt here and it’s available in every sizes ! Yeepee !
My little jersey comes from Marina Rinaldi’s last winter collection. My trick to find beautiful pieces at soft prices : if you’re in Italy, the brand is 30% cheaper there, and if you happen to be there during big sales, it gets significantly more affordable. And if you don’t get the chance to go to Italy, Marina Rinaldi’s stores in France have sales just like any other brand. There’s no window display of them for luxury brands but you just have to ask the store where are their discount products when the time comes.
There you go, you now know everything. I leave you with a little OOTD featuring my Stan Smith shoes : I wear them all the time and with absolutely anything !
Have a good Monday !
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+ Pull Marina Rinaldi + Jupe Zara (similaire ici ) + Baskets Stan Smith + Lunettes House of Harlow +
+ Barrette & Other Stories + Clous d’oreille Fossil + Montre Perfect Boyfriend Fossil +
Unless you’ve been gone to another continent, it was hard to miss the new collaboration between Monoprix and the british designer Orla Kiely.
I bought these 2 playfully retro metal boxes for my kitchen. The rest of the collection wasn’t a good fit for my home decoration, even if I admit that the pillows were eying me up.
When I got home, I wanted to check the availability of a little tray that was sold out in my Monoprix. Sadly, everything was quickly bought on the e-shop, too bad.
Then, on Google, I suddenly see a collaboration that had escaped my vigilance ! Damned !
Orla Kiely recently launched a collection with the shoe brand Clarks.
I know the comfort of Clarks shoes, they were never really my style though, but now… O M F****** G.
Holy cow (no, I’m not saying “shit” anymore because of my future little parrot who is beginning to talk), so anyway, Shoot (hey, it’s not “shit”), I fell head over heels in love with this pair of high heeled Mary Jane shoes.
To top it all off, they’re super comfortable, thank you Clarks. Even the soles are pretty on these beauties.
I would keep them in my kitchen like that. But I don’t want them to get grease stains.
Don’t thank me, I know, it’s evil.
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+ Boîtes Orla Kiely X Monoprix + Babies à talons Orla Kiely X Clarks +
Phew, I’m keeping such a fast pace on this blog that fall is already catching up with me while I still have a few summer outfits to share with you.
Quick flashback, well not that long ago, it was last week.
77°F in Paris, I stopped by the Chanel pop-up store for a manicure (I told you about it here) and I had lunch with my girlfriends. Does you a world of good.
Speaking of Chanel, did you know that the brand has a beauty, care and perfume e-shop ? I’m a huge Chanel addict and oh my God I didn’t even know ! A good way to go if you don’t want to miss limited editions, like the relaunching of the famous Vernis Rouges Chanel for instance.
I’m wearing the Rouge Flamboyant (“Blazing Red”) on my nails and I was very surprised to see it last 4 days ! Hats off to the manicurist at the Chanel Beauty Store !
Outfit wise, I slipped on an easy little dress, another gem I found on sale and that I didn’t have the time to wear yet.
You already know the rest. (And yes, I’m only wearing one earing, it’s a habit of mine these days).
See you tomorrow !
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Pictures by Fanny – Play like a Girl
+ Robe Marina Rinaldi + B.O &Other Stories + Lunettes Prada + Escarpins DUO + Vernis Chanel Rouge Flamboyant +
There it is. Fall made its eternal return.
Along with spring, it’s my favorite season because nature is more beautiful than ever. The colors, the lights, the wind… I really like to walk around in the forest or even in the city during that time of the year.
Today, an outfit to make a sweet transition towards this new season.
A metallized skirt, a sort of safari jacket tied over a laced camisole, and my new Monoprix hat.
New things gradually enter in my closet, like this watch.
You know my passion for watches, today I’m wearing an Invicta design, a man watch because I like big faces. It comes from the Swiss website Watch-my-watches.com, they deliver all around the world. And right now, for you dear readers, you can get 15% off your order if you use the code BBB14.
ps: thanks for your feedback about yesterday, you enjoyed the 2 posts in one day, I’ll try to do more of these when I have the chance and time.
+ Veste Asos Curve (old) + Débardeur LaRedoute + Jupe Zara + Chapeau Monoprix +
+ B.O. H&M + Sandales Miista + Sac MySuelly + RàL Rouge by UNE +
+ Montre Invicta sur watch-my-watches.com (-10% avec le code de réduction BBB14) +