Eve's Diary

Stripy Friday

2013-02-07T22:59:00.004+01:00

In love with these merino sweaters by JCrew!!!! I am sure they'll look fabulous with a pair of skinny jeans and cute ballet flats in bright color!!

www.jcrew.com

Rue Du Bac

2013-02-07T22:48:00.002+01:00

So I think I have already mentioned how francophile I am and how much I love Paris since my student days spent on the beautiful Île St Louis and Quartier Latin..I doubt that there is a better way to spend your time rather than stroll along the beautiful streets of the beautiful St Germain; drop my Les Deux Magots for their magnifique café crème; check out La Grande Épicerie for groceries; have a Tartare de Boeuf at Coffee Parisien.....One of my all-time favorite streets is in fact Rue Du Bac in the 7th.

So, naturally, when I discovered this lovely collection of plates & other beautiful things for home bearing the wonderful name of Rue Du Bac I could not resist!!!

www.rosannainc.com

Matouk

2012-07-07T17:48:00.000+02:00

In love with the beautiful brand Matouk - check out their beautiful selection of bedding, bath & table products. Also, how cute are these tissue box covers?!..

Happy week-end y'all.

www.matouk.com

Pink 5 of the night

2012-06-30T22:59:00.000+02:00

Shades of pink...Tonight's favorites are:
1. Fabulous fuchsia purse by Mulberry
2. A bouquet of pink roses by my favorite florist Au Nom de la Rose
3. Cute Marc Jacobs bracelets
4. Rock'n'roll Topshop slippers
5. Perfectly silky Georgio Armani's Blush in cute tubes

Color Block

2012-05-20T09:47:00.002+02:00

Make sure to check out Jcrew's new arrivals including these candylicious color block cardigans!

Don't you just want them all? I personally MUST have #1,2 & 4!

What's your favorite one?

Eye Candy of the Day

2012-04-21T18:28:00.001+02:00

It's still far from summer here, yet I am contemplating warm, sunny days having a hard time choosing among these beautiful sandals by Steve Madden...Not only are they true eye candy thanks to amazing color palette, but they are also super comfy!

Aaah, decisions, decisions...

spotted right here

Spring is in the air

2012-04-12T23:00:00.000+02:00

It's getting warmer, sunnier, the air gets clearer...Time to embrace the fact that spring is coming!

Is there anything more precious than to welcome it with a couple of girly, flirty dresses?!

I find these ladies quite fabulous!

Check them out HERE.

Obsession

2012-04-08T00:19:00.001+02:00

Confession - my current obsession involves these colorful, pattered, absolutely stunning pillows by Caitlin Wilson from San Francisco. All prints are absolutely amazing and I am struggling to make a choice...The most fabulous thing is - you can mix and match however you want, so...why not order them all?!..

You HAVE to check them out!

Caitlin Wilson

Keep calm & Freak out

2012-04-07T23:21:00.000+02:00

Sometimes you just need both....:)

Bow love on the beach

2012-04-06T17:48:00.002+02:00

Just when I thought my bow love collection has reached its limits, I discovered Princesse Tam Tam's new bathing suits and bikinis! I am smitten with all three color combinations and am struggling to choose the best one to suit my pale skin. Aaah, choices, choices!

Color my spring

2012-03-25T20:58:00.005+02:00

Spring has finally arrived and so have colors! After endless months of grey, black &beige, I simply can't get enough of anything pink, green, orange & blue! What's your favorite one this season?

pantone chairs

converse shoes

compagnie de provence home scents

jonathan adler pillows

chanel nail polish

Dreaming red

2012-02-26T19:13:00.000+01:00

Even though Valentine's Day's been gone for a while now, I am still dreaming red these days!

From top left to bottom right: Isabel Marant pumps, Chanel bag, Kitchen Aid, Chanel nail polish, Keep Calm and Carry on iPhone case and Compagnie de Provence soap bar - all in RED. Have a good week, y'all!

Herbaticum

2012-01-22T14:36:00.001+01:00

Oh how I just love this particular line of Dibbern - dedicated to all kinds of greenery that can be found on your plate - literally.
I have six of these and love to use them to serve salad - they complement my colorful plates (check it out again here) just perfectly!

Have a look here!

Soprano

2012-01-22T14:17:00.002+01:00

I am smitten by these colorful night stands by Madura ! Beautifully named Soprano they would serve a perfect eye catcher in a lightly colored bedroom.

Which color would you prefer?

Choose your own here

Audrey a Roma

2012-01-10T21:03:00.002+01:00

Aaaaah, what a shame I missed the tribute-exhibit celebrating "Audrey's Rome"!

In 2011, on the fiftieth anniversary of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" taking place at the same time with the Rome International Film Festival, the beautiful icon has been honoured in a special exhibit celebrating her time in the eternal city. An array of rare/never seen photos/videos/personal objects were part of it and it must have been a thrill!

Luckily, the content has been documented in a book Audrey a Roma, by Ludovica Damiani and Luca Dotti. I had the book in my hands - only to find out it was in Italian, which I do not speak. Rumour has it, however, that it is currently being translated in English, French and German, so - fingers crossed, ladies!

Eye Candy of the Day

2012-01-10T20:52:00.000+01:00

Don't you just love these colorful Parks candles, looking like a tiny macarons box?

Parks produces 100% natural wax candles only and offers a laaaarge array of scents and packaging. I truly fell in love with this one - and definitely keeping the cute little box after using up the candle.

Check them out HERE!

Hammocks & High Tea

2012-01-07T20:10:00.002+01:00

The beautiful thing about internet is its endlessness of possibilities and discoveries. I wish I had so much more time to read about wonderful things online - but this little blog of mine is just a hobby next to a full-time job in an industry & function - far - far away from the things I write about here. However, once in a while, when I am in good spirits and not distracted, I get to read and learn about some new brands of which I have never heard. Like this one - Hammocks & High Tea, who specialize on eco-friendly textiles. One of my absoloute favorites are their reversable clutches - I L-O-V-E that darling lining!

See for yourself HERE.

Winter remedy

2012-01-07T19:50:00.002+01:00

I don't know about you, but I seem to enjoy winter temperatures up until the holiday season ONLY. I love , when it gets a bit frosty and windy and the first snow of the year is always so exciting and often a bit melancholic. There is some sort of peacefullness and sadness about a snowy paysage - don't you find it just so calm and still?

Well, on another note, if it were for me, I would prefer the spring to welcome us with mild temperatures right after the New Year's. Unfortunately, the climate I live in does not allow for that. Instead, it's rainy, windy and just uncomfortable. The implications of this meteorologic condition are numerous - especially in the beauty department.

This is why I am sharing my current three favorites, when it comes to some of the most common symptoms, among us, girls.

1) Dry & sensitive hand skin.

I personally hate dry hands - they just make you so uncomfortable and wearing all those gloves does not help. My recent salvation is this rich yet surprisingly rapidly absorbing Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm of Aesop - helps my hands in a very efficient way!

2) Dry & chapped lips.

Another classic one. Who does not suffer from that during winter months? Being a big lover of Diptique, my most favorite Parisian brand, I was thrilled to find this new Soothing lip balm during a recent stroll in Brussels. It makes your lips all soft and velvety! Yummy!

3) Finally - the hair.

Let's be honest, those cute little hats do help our hair to deal with damage from cold temperatures, but they do not make it pretty underneath. To prevent your hair from those frustrating moments of being statically charged or volume- and gloss-less, I highly recommend this newly discovered styling product from Shu Uemura - Liquid Fabric Mineral Texture Spray, which gives even my fine hair plenty of volume!

Winter, we are ready!

TASCHEN

2012-01-07T19:21:00.000+01:00

I have previously proclaimed my infatuation with TASCHEN's books HERE. I simply love their illustrations and they always pick the most stylish spots.
Well, now in addition to the glamorous coffee table city guides, TASCHEN has published a selection of miniature ones - for my all-time favorite cities of Berlin, New York, London and Paris! The set includes 12 books in total, with the overall guide being divided into a shop, restaurant and hotel sections per metropole.
Isn't this just the perfect gift for any upcoming holiday for someone who wants to travel en vogue?!

Find them HERE

Shoegirl

2012-01-07T19:08:00.001+01:00

It's New Year, ladies. Time to conquer it with new accomplishments - in style, naturally.These charming little ballerinas are not only comfortable - they come in two color combinations which are both hard to resist!

Taupe/beige and black is an absolute classic - perfect with a pair of black skinny jeans and a blouse. The coral and grey alternative, however, is just as darling and can be a perfect match to a plain grey summer dress!

Well, for 36 Euro, I can only imagine that this choice is not such a tough one, after all. I want them both.

For all you, heel-lovers, they come in a more dressed up version as a pump. Just as lovely!

Spotted in shoe heaven :)

Eye Candy of the Day

2011-12-07T22:05:00.000+01:00

I am absolutely charmed with these gorgeous illustrations by Iris Olschewski! The talented graphic designer from Germany offers an array of beautiful, sophisticated and feminine designs - I can't decide which ones I need most!

Check her out here.

Shoe of the Day

2011-12-04T21:15:00.006+01:00

Isn't this just the perfect, elegant most festive shoe for a New Year's night out?!...

Pair it with black stockings and a simple dress. Ready, steady, go. Spotted at www.zara.com

The Sound of the Day

2011-12-04T16:07:00.000+01:00

It's a windy, rainy, grey Sunday afternoon - time to calm down, relax, drink tea and enjoy some good music.
A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure to witness Randy Crawford live on stage - this lady has an absolutely amazing repertoire and a serious vocal talent. So happy I just found her album "No Regrets" - this is just the right sound for today!

Mr Boddington #2

2011-12-02T20:28:00.001+01:00

Make sure you check out Mr Boddington's holiday selection of boxed cards and wrapping paper - fabulous, as always.
Look at that envelope lining! Looking forward to receiving my goodies soon! Ah!

www.mrboddington.com

Gaggle Pump

2011-12-02T20:22:00.001+01:00

As winter holidays are approaching with a remarkable speed - it's December already! - it is time to work on a festive outfit for the holiday season. Since this year has been full of color so far, I am committed to resist to the greyness outside of my window and add - at least a minor - sunny element to my wardrobe. Don't you think these utterly chic, elegant and sunny pumps are just perfect for such an occasion?!

Spotted at www.topshop.com. Bow included.