Shopping for bags at LYDC

Online Shopping can be so stressfull when you don´t have some stores you are shure that everytime you step in you find something you actually like to purchase. In fact it´s like in real life. Once you´ve figured out your style and how to get it there are a handfull of shops that you always go first to. I prefere H&M, Mango, Vero Moda and others like them on the Mainroad. And it´s the same online. I love shopping bags at LYDC (http://www.lydc.co.uk). Always cute with an edge and so versatile. My latest favorite is this one

I need big bags for my daily life. Where else should i put my purse, timer (i like the paper version in case my phone is lost, decharged or just refuses to work properly), tissues, cream, lip balm, umbrella and a bottle of water. This "Rutherford Bag" by Anna Smith in Beige and Black is therefor perfect. 
Or should i try this one? I´ve seen these in different shapes this autumn and there so practical: 
"PU Leather Look Shopper" by DSUK in black. For 31 pounds is it yours ;)

Eggs in olive oil - receipe

Here is a special recipe from the lovley blog "Oh Joy!" on how to make jummy eggs. All you need is one large egg, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.

1. In a small nonstick sauté pan, bring oil to a simmer over medium heat. As soon as you see the oil wrinkle in the pan, the egg is ready to be added.

2. Before putting the egg into the pan, crack the egg into a small bowl so that it can be easily transferred into the pan. Pour the egg out of the bowl and into the bath of olive oil.

3. Keeping the temperature at medium heat, slowly baste the egg with the olive oil (using a spoon) to help cook the egg white thoroughly. Now add salt and pepper.

4. Run a spoon or spatula around the edges of the egg to make sure it's not sticking to the pan. Then remove the egg from oil when it's cooked how you like it and serve immediately.

http://ohjoy.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341c6a0853ef017c38042e48970b-800wi

Chicken Mole Pizza Recipe
Makes 4 individually sized pizzas

You'll need:
- 4 pita bread or flatbreads of your choice (or you can use pre-made pizza dough divided into four pieces)
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 green peppers, sliced and sauteed until tender
- 1 red onion, sliced and sauteed until tender
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1-1/2 cups of tomato sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 3.5 oz. bar dark chocolate, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Here's how: 
1. To make the sauce: In a medium sauce pot, sauté garlic in olive oil until tender. Add cilantro and stir until wilted. Add tomato sauce and bring to simmer. Remove pot from heat and whisk in chopped chocolate. Set aside.

2. To make the pizzas, align pitas or dough on lined baking sheets. Top each one evenly with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, peppers and onions.

3. Bake in pre-heated oven at 400 degrees until golden brown (or use the temperature provided on the package of your pre-bought dough), about 15-18 minutes.

4. Top with a poached egg and enjoy!

Reality Show

There is this "Iwanttobeanalt" from the same fashionista that created "iwanttobeanraoitfeld". One of the latest posts is about how fashion translates from runway to the street. Basicly its about the editorial "Reality Show" by Emmanuelle Alt. Originally published in the August 2008 issue of Vogue Paris.
My favorites are of course the iconic chanel bag:

"D'un côté, les podiums, de l'autre, a rue. Échappée des défiles, la mode la plus pointue se retrouve dans la vraie vie comme chez elle.
On the one hand, the runways, on the other, the street. Escaping from the show, the most cutting edge fashion is found in real life like her home.

1. Boots, bag, sunglasses, Chanel.
Runway
Pull en maille de laine et angora, Isabel Marant Étoile.
Jean en denim bleu, Guess Jeans.
Ceinture en cuir, Isabel Marant.
Lunettes de soleil, sac «Classique» en cuir grené matelassé, grand modèle; et cuissardes en cuir mat et verni, Chanel.
Montre «Première» en acier et cuir, Chanel Horlogerie.
Knit sweater in wool and angora, Isabel Marant Étoile.
Blue denim jeans, Guess Jeans.
Leather belt, Isabel Marant.
Sunglasses, "Classique" bag in quilted grained leather (large), and thigh high boots in matte patent leather, Chanel.
Watch, "Première" in steel and leather, Chanel Horlogerie.
Street
Veste transparente en vinyle noir; robe courte en tulle, jersey et vinyle; collants en dentelle; lunettes de soleil en acétate, et cuissardes en cuir mat et verni, Chanel.
Sac «Classique» géant, élément du décor Chanel, pour le défilé prêt-a-porter Automne/Hiver 08–09.
Transparent jacket in black vinyl, short dress in tulle, jersey and vinyl; lace tights; sunglasses in acetate, and thigh high boots in matte patent leather, Chanel.
Giant "Classique" bag, an element from the Chanel scenery for the Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 08-09 show."

Second favorite is the tartan shirt, everybody loves tratan, arn´t we?



5. Shirt [tartan plaid], Dolce & Gabbana.
Runway
Manteau en agneau; veste, gilet et pantalon en tweed de cachemire et alpaga; chemise en toile de laine et cachemire imprimé tartan, ceinture en cuir, foulard en soie imprimée, casquette en chèvre façon poulain, derbies en cuir et détails en cristal Swarovski, le tout, Dolce & Gabbana.
Coat in lamb; jacket, waistcoat and trousers in tweed of cashmere and alpaca; shirt printed on wool and cashmere tartan plaid, leather belt, printed silk scarf, goatskin cap, leather derby shoes with Swarovski crystal details, everything, Dolce & Gabbana.
Street
Chemise en toile de laine et cachemire imprimé tartan, t-shirt, foulard en soie imprimée, et sac en patchwork de cuir et croco, le tout, Dolce & Gabbana.
Jean en denim délavé usé, DSquared2.
Ceinture en cuir et métal doré, Gucci.
Bottes «Babouska» en veau velours, Isabel Marant.
Shirt in wool and cashmere printed in tartan, t-shirt, printed silk scarf, and bag in leather and crocodile patchwork, all, Dolce & Gabbana.
Faded and worn denim jeans, DSquared2.
Belt in leather and gilded metal, Gucci.
Boots "Babouska" suede, Isabel Marant.

All the beautifull pictures and the ones i did´nt fancy can be found at http://www.iwanttobeanalt.com/journal/2013/3/22/emmanuelle-alt-reality-show.html

Love and hate items

Time for a rant about thinks i don´t liked recently. Let´s start with shoes. Not this cute cowboy inspired boot, it is perfectly wearable and i have one in my closet. I mean these plattform ankle-boots which are looking like a hoof. No woman has ever been seen walking elegant in them and there just to sky high for every person taler than 1,70m or 5,6 feet. 

Steve madden booties
stevemadden.com

Also rediculous are the studded pices you can buy since last autumn everywhere. I adore big cuffs and braceletts, wonderfull AND they make so charming sounds when you lift your arms. On the other hand i pitty everyone who has bought those studded ones. They look like a dog accesoire and i am for shure not a dog, so away with studded jewelry!

Yellow gold jewelry
$23 - debenhams.com

And what´s about the fact that every singer/actor shows the dear need to produce his/her own fragrance. with stupid names and almost evrytime a too sweet semll of vanilla. I like the ones by Boss and Vera Wang wich smell good and don´t look rediculous in their packages.

Fragrance
$76 - nelly.com

Away also with Kindles. I love reading and sharing books with my friends. But these times are gone because you can not share the files of your Kindle unless you give him away, stupid idea. And i love how i mark my pages over the years with various tea-spots, chocolate crumms and fingerprints that smell of strawberry..... talking about food, the one that you can haunt me with is coffee, never liked it till i had to drink it every sunday with my parents on the coffee table of my grandmother. Today i choose delicious tea or juice, smoothies or just pure water.

Books with Style The Little Dictionary Of Fashion
shopbop.com

Then i love the big chunky headphones that are so comfortable and you don´t have to adjust every second like those thiny earpices. End of rant!

Eskuche Control-i Headphones
nastygal.com

money means nothing to me

money means nothing to me von bonnet1875, lanvin enthaltend

Normaly i am carefull to create outfits at a budged so that chances are that a few pices of my sets are actually in my closet. But sometimes i got carried away by some expensive pices and now there is a whole outfit for arround 10.000€. As the title says, money means nothing to me (today).

Donna Karan oversized sweater
$770 - theoutnet.com

Michael kors top
marissacollections.com

Leather jacket
$290 - pret-a-beaute.com

Just cavalli
$970 - net-a-porter.com

Wool tight
$32 - whistles.co.uk

Rag bone suede bootie
mytheresa.com

Dolce Gabbana zip top bag
$790 - profilefashion.com

Aurélie Bidermann feather earrings
modaoperandi.com

Lanvin
mytheresa.com

Ashley Pittman bangle bracelet
$540 - net-a-porter.com

Brunello Cucinelli silk glove
marissacollections.com

Oscar de la renta sunglasses
marissacollections.com

Chanel perfume
$330 - debenhams.com

Natural Decorations, Inc.
ndi.com

because it rains

because it rains von bonnet1875, mid-rise jeans enthaltend

I made this set because i´m always having a hard time when it´s raining and i want to dress chic but waterproof. Unfortunately its raining nearly every week or at last every two weeks so swallowed my pride and bought some wellingtons. And then i went to polyvore and tried to match this with a nice outfit. The result can be seen above.

H m
$55 - hm.com

ESPRIT print tee
$30 - zalando.co.uk

Joules waterproof jacket
$220 - zalando.co.uk

Warehouse mid-rise jeans
$63 - warehouse.co.uk

Barbour wellies boots
$89 - julesb.co.uk

Messenger bag
maggiebags.net

Lipsy
$63 - lipsy.co.uk

Feather stud earrings
boohoo.com

Miss selfridge
missselfridge.com

Mango folding umbrella
$25 - mango.com

Max factor
$14 - zalando.co.uk

Vera wang fragrance
$54 - harveynichols.com

My closet smells so wonderfull

My closet smells so wonderfull von bonnet1875, beauty products enthaltend

Beauty product
$20 - johnlewis.com

Woodwick Gallerie Collection 8.5oz Lavander Ivory Tin Candle
$23 - treasurebox.co.uk


Have you ever felt that after washing your clothes they smell wonderfull but in your closet they get smelly -in a bad way? But there is a sulution. Yes a stylish one from my granny. She used to put soap between her clothes and it worked. But not any soap. It´s important to use the sopa with rich flower and natural oils. My favorites are the pink bouquet from Bronnley and the soaps by Roger & Gallet and also a soap called Maja. At first these soaps smell very intense but if you tuck them between your sweaters or pyjamas they will have the right amount of flowery freshness when you wear them When u use lavander as well it also keeps the moths away. All those smells are a bit oldfashioned but vintage is nothing bad. Sometimes i just nese my way trough my clothes and i have started to put even soap to my socks and kitchen towels.

Project Runways returns

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It´s only one day to count down to the 10th season of "Project Runway". This is a show i realy love. Not for the stars but for the fresh ideas the designers to be show in the challenges. Yes, it´s also entertaining to hear the critism but i think as everything concerning art, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. It´s hard to jugde fashion and creativity. Some outfits of the last seasons which were labeled as failure by the judges were pretty stylish and realy nice to my eye. However the star of the show is Tim and of the judges i love Nina Garcia the most. The interview with Heidi Klum is nontheless interesting. Here a few questions i liked, the full article and can be found at http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/blogs/project-runway-blog. 

Q: What’s it been like being back for the tenth season for you, as the host and judge?
Heidi: It’s been amazing. It’s been ten seasons and we all would’ve never thought that we would make it this far. Michael [Kors] always says that we’re on longer than "I Love Lucy", which we always laugh about, and I can’t believe it. Ten seasons is a milestone. It’s a long time. And even though we’ve been doing it for ten seasons I still love coming to work every season. I love being with Michael and I love being with Nina and Tim. They’re all so much fun, and we have become a family. It is always exciting to see these new designers. They’re young people that come here with green eyes and not really knowing 100% what this business is about and they’re not jaded. It’s always fun to have these people that are so hungry for it all. I started "Project Runway" from the very beginning, going around New York City trying to sell the show to networks and trying to explain what the show was all about. I’m very proud of it. It’s like it’s one of my babies. I love the show and I love what it’s become.

Q: Can you tell us how you think this group of designers compares to past groups, in terms of talent level?
Heidi: It’s always hard to compare, and each season fashion evolves and so do our designers. I think we have some [designers] on this season that are not that talented and we quickly see that. We have some that are really amazing that have come up with new things, where we sit there and we’re like, "Wow, we haven’t seen anything like that." So it’s always mixed. There are always some designers there that aren’t that great that we’re hoping to be better and they just aren’t. And then there are some that blow us away and they do beautiful work in the time that they have. So it’s always both, good and bad.

Q: Is there one memory that stands out in your mind from the first day or from the first season that you knew that you had something special on your hands?
Heidi: I always say it was after the very first challenge. I gave the designers $50 and one day and they had to go to the grocery store. I was so worried about this. The producers and I were all sitting together before and we thought, "Unconventional material challenge. That will either set the tone and either showcase the designer’s talent, or we will just tank because it will all look like arts and crafts projects." So we were a little bit worried about it, but at the same time we jumped in the cold water and we just gave it a shot. I’m so happy that we did, because the very first episode set the tone of what the show’s all about. It’s about creativity, innovation, people who have great talents and can really make clothes out of anything. We wanted to make sure of that.

Q: We have been hearing gossip that a couple of the designers left the show early under unusual circumstances. I wondered if that’s going to be something we’ll see on the show itself and if you could tell us anything about it?
Heidi: Yes, you will definitely see it on the show. This has never happened to us before. I think they just couldn’t make it work. We always say, "Make it work. Make it work." They just could not make it work, and in the morning they were gone. They literally packed up their bags and ran off in the middle of the night when everyone was sleeping. We just couldn’t believe it.

Diamond Jubilee via Twitter daily mail

All a-Twitter... What the big names made of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations with the Queen from the heart of the party outside Buckingham Palace 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2155112/All-Twitter--What-big-names-celebrations.html#ixzz1x0MlmGFZ

It is a view of the Diamond Jubilee concert that you couldn’t see on television.
Photos and comments posted on Twitter by those involved in the celebrations give a unique insight into how the events unfolded behind the scenes.
Posting a picture of herself standing next to the Queen, pop singer Cheryl Cole wrote: ‘This image will live with me Forever.. I could never have dreamed of this moment.’ 

Happy days: The Queen waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace as the Royal family watches on during the final day of the Jubilee Celebrations on The Mall in central London

Dressed to impress: Popstar Will.i.am with soldiers outside Buckingham Palace. The singer posted the photo on Twitter with the caption 'Me and my crew'

Starstruck: The Queen meets Aussie pop sensation Kylie Minogue and Lee Thompson from Madness backstage at the Diamond Jubilee concert

One of the more amusing Twitter exchanges began when Mike Tindall, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips, posted a picture of Buckingham Palace he took on his phone from the royal box at the concert.

American pop star Will.i.am, who performed at the concert, had clearly been enjoying his day at the palace.
He tweeted a picture of himself with the royal guards, with the caption: ‘Me and my crew holding down the royal palace while the people celebrate the #diamondjubilee.’
He then posted a picture of himself wearing one of the guards’ bearskin hats.
Stephen Fry, watching the concert from his London home, posted an audio recording of the fireworks, writing that they were ‘rattling his windows’.
He was obviously more impressed with the BBC’s TV coverage than he had been on Sunday, when he called it ‘mind-numbingly tedious’.
He tweeted: ‘You see BBC? It works so much better with no commentary.’
While the Royal Family, politicians and celebrities enjoyed the concert, Speaker’s wife Sally Bercow was absent from the celebrations.
And despite being an ardent anti-monarchist, she took to Twitter to complain that she hadn’t had a VIP invitation. ‘I wish,’ she told one user who asked if she had been invited.
‘We get the stuffy, pompous perks mainly’ – referring to the fact that she and her husband had been invited to join the thanksgiving service yesterday at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Later, she said she had reluctantly agreed to attend because ‘if I hadn’t accompanied Mr B, they’d bang on about what a disgraceful, unsupportive wife I am’.
In response to her comments, one exasperated Twitter user wrote: ‘Why don’t you just shove off and let someone who would appreciate it be speakers wife then?’
Mrs Bercow had already annoyed fellow Twitter users with her comments about the jubilee, after calling members of the public who had joined the celebrations ‘mindless, flag-waving loons’.
She told followers she was ‘underwhelmed’ by the jubilee celebrations – while boasting that she had ‘the best view in London’ of them.
She also tweeted that she was ‘c**p at pretending to be ardent monarchist’ and that the best thing about the jubilee was the ‘retailer discounts.’
The Duchess of York wistfully tweeted about the jubilee, which she watched on TV after not being invited to any of the official celebrations. Sarah, 52, wrote: ‘Sooo proud of my girls smiling broadly, celebrating Granny with the Nation and Eugie with her flag and both happy smiles.’ 
Minutes later, she added: ‘Prince Andrew, The Duke of York looking very dashing in his naval uniform.
'Would love to see more of my girls and their Papa on the BBC.’

Desk to fall in love with

If i ever would want a new desct, it will be some kind of this. I love the clean and timeless lines and the wooden finish. So many attention to detail, when you look at the knobs. And if you don´t like it all white and wood there are 6 other colours available. Now we come to the crucial point, the price. Take a deep breath and now open your eyes: 1545 lovely dollars. Oh yeeeear. But perhaps this will last for a long time so yourt grandchildren can use it too and remember grannys great taste ervery time their friends express their applause. The material is nothing less then 100% hardwood and is covered with non-toxic lacquered paint - it is worth this kind of money. So and here is the link for the ones who like to see more: http://www.ducducnyc.com/productdetail.php?productid=159&categoryid=53&navid=1

Lets dress the muslim way!

The most akward moment when dictionary meaning is more confusing then the word itself! by mossoo featuring long skirts

3 1 Phillip Lim long shirt
$250 - lagarconne.com

Comptoir Des Cotonniers cardigan
€110 - placedestendances.com

Reiss long skirt
$240 - reissonline.com

Miso gold sandals
£22 - republic.co.uk

Reed Krakoff leather tote bag
€860 - colette.fr

Jil Sander printed scarve
$410 - net-a-porter.com


What a sweet outfit that is. A so fashionable combination of a modest way to dress and a certain chic! This way it is fun to dress modest! Set can be found at my friends site http://mossoo.polyvore.com/.