MBFWB 2012

I think no words are needed to describe this collection. Schumacher did an absolutely beautiful job!

Images via vogue.de

MBFWB 2012

I decided that since it is the new year, it is time for my blog to grow up and change its appearance a little bit, so I hope that you like it.

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin started and how much do I wish to be there. The city has an incredible flair to it that I really want to experience.
Anyways, I came across the show of Lena Hoschek, an Austrian designer, who is knows for her retro influences. This season she combined heavy, typical Austrian materials with French Chic, lace and silk. Basically the collection very mich reminds me of Woody Allen's movie "Midnight in Paris". I hope you like it as much as I do.


Images via bild.de

I think the whole collection is incredibly beautiful and feminine. It just makes you want to take out the heels and the beret and go out on the street.

New in: Part 1

So I have a TON of new things but I never got around to posting about it. Also at some point my computer charger broke and there I was computerless for a while. I have been in Germany again so all in all there have been a few hauls and I do want to share.
Let us start with the shoes!

Booties H&M

Booties Caligula

Brogues Primark

Here are also two of the shirts that I bought over the last months. There is more but there will be a second part of "New in" following.

Shirt Zara Woman

Kimono top H&M

I hope you guys like my new post.

New year and hopefully new habits

Firstly let me start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

Yet again it has been ages since my last post so yet again I do have to apologise to you if you are following my blog. I flew home for a few days over the holidays and I have to admit that I don't really have any outfit pictures, so let me share some personal ones instead.

Top Zara

I am not big on new years resolutions since one usually doesn't actually keep them but then again I read today that supposedly seeing the resolutions written down somewhere is a good motivator. So I decided to give it a try.

* Be more positive

* Eat better and drink more

* Work out more

* Take better care of myself

* Try to be less lazy

* Shop less

* Spend more time on things that I like and enjoy life

Beginning tomorrow I am giving this list a try and even if I manage to stick to half of the things then it will be a decent change.

Soon I will also write a post about all the new stuff that I have, since there is actually a lot over the past few months.

Ich bin ein Stern

One of my favourite poems, which is haven't shares here yet is called "I am a star" by Inge Auerbacher. I thought about posting a translation, but I fear in this case the poem won't have anything of it's original grip left.

Ich bin ein Stern

 

Sterne am Himmel, ein Stern auf der Brust.
Mama, ich weiß, ich hab’s längst gewusst,
Kein Zeichen der Schande ist er, mein Stern,
Ich trag ihn mit Stolz, ich trage ihn gern.

Ein Stern als Lohn, der höchste Preis,
So war es immer, ja, Papa, ich weiß.
Es ist mir egal, was die anderen sagen,
Ich will ihn für mich und trotz allem tragen.
Ich bin ein Stern.

Wenn sie über mich lachen, wenn sie mich schelten,
für mich soll der Stern etwas anderes gelten.
Sie starren mich an, sie zeigen auf mich,
sie sind ohne Stern, der Stern bin ich.

Sie sind von Gott, die Sterne der Nacht.
Auch mich, auch mich hat er gemacht.
Weine nicht, Mama, hör mein Versprechen,
Niemand wird meine Seele zerbrechen.
Ich bin ein Stern.

*It's wish list time again*

I have a short wish list this time because I guess I stocked up on everything and all the items from the list are actually affordable and will make their way into my home in the near future.

When I last visited the M.A.C store and one of the make-up artists was applying the new foundation with their 187 brush and although I do have a foundation brush, I don't actually like it and this brush seemed absolutely amazing. I never bought a M.A.C brush because I find them super pricey but I guess it's a good return on investment since it is supposed to last for a long time.

 

I also think it's time to switch up my evening cleansing routine a little, since the moisturiser doesn't really moisturise my forehead enough. So when I bought my scrub again the sales lady gave me a tester of the moisturising gel. I tried it for a few days and it really is great so I definitely need this in my arsenal.

 

I was always afraid of bronzer because I didn't know how to use it and it made my face look dirty but nowadays I actually know how to use it and how to properly contour my face. Plus I have to admit that this bronzer works wonders and I really should stay away from the M.A.C store because I always find stuff I want and cannot afford in the desired quantities.

 

M.A.C Matchmaster Foundation

A few days ago I strolled into the MAC store, big mistake, to buy my mother a present. She loves the Mineralize Foundation, which I once bought for myself but haven't used much and realised it was too dark for me (NW25) so it was passed on to her. Anyways, I went into the store to get it for her and of course one of the lovely ladies, who was helping me got me to try some foundations and showed me this new line called "Matchmaster". It is unique for MAC since it is neither NC not NW, but goes by numbers, where I was matched at 1.0, which is the lightest shade. 

Of course I ended up buying it, so here is my quick review on it. Supposedly it is a medium, demi-matte coverage, however I find that it is rather medium light. It works great for me since I do not like heavy foundations and I am always afraid to look cakey and the matte finish is also great for me because I really hate sparkling foundations or blushes or anything of the sort and prefer a natural finish. Also, today I was wearing this foundation the whole day (roughly 14h) and it still looked fine by the end of the day and I neither used a primer nor a finishing powder, so in my view it is very durable.

Now just a short list of the products I use, when or if I do a full face:

- Primer (L'Oreal Studio Secrets)

- Foundation (Matchmaster by MAC in 1.0)

- Concealers (Studio Finish Concealer by MAC in NW20, Mastertouch Concealer by Max Factor in 306 and Indefectable by L'Oreal in 02)

- Blush (Powder blush in Melba Matte by MAC)

- Finish (Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder by MAC)

I hope you found my little review and the selection of products that I use helpful. I think soon I might actually try to make a video and upload it on Youtube.

The hair issue

I do apologise for the little hiatus but I flew home to Germany for a week, because it was my grandparents' golden wedding anniversary and didn't get to post, which now results in a little back-log.

Now, however is the perfect timing for a new post. It's Sunday evening and I'm cuddled up in my bed under my new duvet with a cup of delicious pineapple tea. And I am debating the hair issue. All my life except maybe the last year I have had long hair. And I have been cutting it a little short all the time. Nowadays I'm contemplating a pixie cut and gathered some pictures of what I liked:

Images via google

Marethe Hopland, a Danish model

Of course beautiful Natalie Portman

Emma Watson and Ginnifer Goodwin with a longer fringe front

I have to admit that I am scared to cut my hair because it is a huge step. Also for me like for most people long hair symbolises femininity so such a short crop really gives me thoughts, but then on the other hand it also looks so so cool.

Thoughts?

Simplicity

Today was the first day of the year where I had to leave the house with an umbrella because it was raining. It's time to get out the cardigans and enjoy their warm an cuddly texture. I love this particular cardigan that I'm wearing here because it was made of 55% silk and 45% cotton so it feels amazing to the touch.

I really think that although the outfit is really simple it still looks fashionable and great.

 

Cardigan Zara • Top H&M • Jeans Mango • Flats Zara

Long lost and found

One day many years ago an amazing perfume found its way to my grandmother. It was a gift from an old friend. However it was just the vial, almost empty with no tags on it whatsoever, so I never actually knew who this perfume is by. Anyways, today I went to the drug store to buy a new things and wondered into the perfume section and then I saw this:

This perfume is incredible. It has a soft and floral scent and since it's eau de perfum and I am very confident that the scent will stay on the whole day. I really cannot wait to use it.