Going back to high school

Just finished reading " The Carrie Diaries" by C.Bushnell. I bought this book at the airport and figured out it would be a  perferct read for a boring flight and good disctraction from the reality. It turned out to be just that, plus I really enjoyed going back to Carrie Bradshaw world. Even if this time she took me to her high school and made me go back to my memories of this period of my life.

First thought - I wish I was as self aware and smart back in high school as Carrie was. Honestly reading this book made me realize how lost I was and that I really didn't know myself back then. Also, I was constantly worried about everything. Grades, boys, skin..I forgot to worry about myslef and figure out what I really wanted. I am glad I caught up with myself finally. Second though - polish high school is really not that different than the one in Castlebury. Characters, plots and situations are all the same. Maybe this is why I related so much to this book?

If you want a good and funny read I encourage you to grab this one. Or you could just wait till it hits the theatres. Yes, that i's right - they are making a movie! SATC Prequel.

 Rumors has it that Blake Lively will play Carrie. It makes sense, right? However I doubt she will be wearing the same school uniform..

Not fair

I fell in love with Marc by Marc Jacobs earings and apparently only US residents get to have them.

No shipping to France. Shame on you Net a porter and all the others!
Friday is now my complaining day.

Update : Opium banned

Just a little update for my post about new YSL fragrance "Belle d'Opium" .

It's just launched in the US and apparently the TV ad was banned. Fashionista reports that "thirteen people complained that it was offensive because her actions “simulated drug use,” so it was banned. Thierry says at the end of the ad, “I am your addiction.”

It's just so silly...it's a fragrance add for a "Opium".

What did you expect?

Dress mania

Time for some patriotism.
I don't write much about Polish aspiring designers. It's mostly because I haven't really find one that inspire me enough. This might change thanks to new Polish brand on the market - La Mania. Designer: Magdalena Butrym, Investor: Joanna Przetakiewicz. Finally good designer that understand the need of pret-a-porter and it's not scared to propose good quality, every day wear clothers. In addition all pieces are cute, feminine, practical yet classy. Butrym is like a fresh air for Polish fashion scene.

I know what you are going to think " why so sad, why no bright colours?". This is the only disadvantage of this collection I see. I do have hope that spring and summer will bring some change in that department.

Photos courtesy of  Ofeminin

My picks from Haute Couture Printemps Ete Paris 2011

Haute Couture Printemps Ete 2011 are now history.

For a week I was living in a little fantasy world where Haute Couture is affordable and I can imagine myslef wearing some Dior to work. Here are my picks from Paris shows.

 Bouchra Jarrar - my "it" designer of the moment. One more time she proves that details are everything.

Armani Privé, my favourite show this week. Rich shades, metallic, out of space. I fell in love with the red dress. Also, from the Red Carpet point of view - many potential celebrity Red Carpet moments.

Chanel. Very sober, very organised. I wish I could see more imagination, instead I got a dress I could easily wear to work. But it's Chanel, so it had to be in this post.

John Galliano for Dior. My fantasy world. Beauty. I love the extra volume on the skirt here. I would maybe change the colour.

Alexandre Vauthier. Nexy Mulgler?

Jean Paul Gaultier - My Fair Lady meets Mariniere.

New discovery, good surprise

Olka Osadzinska is my favourite discovery of the moment. She has been around for a while now so shame on me that I discover her talent and her creations so late. Better late then never...

Osadzinska is a polish artists who specialise in illustrating fashion, style and design. Her illustrations are full of colour, expression and interpretation of the lives of others. Others in that case means mostly fashionistats. Young, active and original. I love her pieces because they make me want to move and go for it. If like the samples I show here, check Olka Osadzinska blog.

She will put colour and optimism to your life.

It's snowing but I already think about spring

It's snowing but I already think about spring.

I guess I can blame all spring collection campaigns that started to show but deep inside I am just tired of cold, dimmed light and worm clothing. And I miss colours...Somehow this winter dark tones are predominant in my wardrobe.  

There goes my wishlist for SS 2011 season perfect bag:

Chloé Marcie

Mulberry Bayswater

Furla

 

 

I wouldn't mind having all of them...

Pictures courtesy of Net a porter