KAYTURE

THE BUND

2013-06-19T08:30:00.000+02:00

REMEMBER IN SHANGHAI Okay, so I was browsing the other day through my picture files and realised that I completely forgot that I haven't shared with you guys these last pictures that James and I shot during our stay in Shanghai with Hugo Boss. I guess, I was a little jet lagged when I got back home and simply forgot that these pictures even existed. Luckily I found them since they bring back such awesome memories of an exciting day spent in China at the famous Bund.

As we had a little bit of time off that day, we decided to go ahead and visit some iconic places in Shanghai. Other than the red bar (which we unfortunately didn't had time to see because of a tight schedule with HB) we got tons of suggestions regarding the Bund. And you were right. It was definitely breathtaking, and even the terrible weather didn't ruin our impression. We had a long walk under the rain, admiring the mega tall buildings and feeling extra small (even smaller as I wasn't wearring heels that day, comfort above all for city tours!).

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

PANTS / JACKET : Zara

SHOES : Valentino (Through Runin2)

BAG : Hugo Boss

SUNNIES : Roberto Cavalli

SHIRT : Mango

BRACELETS : Vita Fede

MONTREUX SUNLIGHT

2013-06-18T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE For weeks, no okay for months we've been waiting, craving, hoping for summer to arrive. Now, it has never been so hot in Geneva lately, we won't complain right but still. Why can't there ever be some sort of a balance? Who's with me? Anyway, last week-end James and I needed a break, a little rest in our favourite spot in Montreux. Yep, everytime we need a healthy getaway we go there and fuel up with energy, good food and sleep.

It's kind of like my personal little L.A paradise but in the heart of Switzerland, with all these palm trees, ice creams and smoothies, I honestly feel so far away : like on a stunning island and forget suddenly about everything. Talking about a cool therapy! Being in Montreux is so refreshing, and we really try to go there at least once a month, also because James has some family living there. An occasion to spend some quality time.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

DRESS : Lavish Alice

SHOES : Zara

BAG : Roberto Cavalli

BRACELETS : Vita Fede

RINGS : Calvin Klein, H&M, Avinas

KRISTINA BAZAN FOR ELLIN ANDEREGG

2013-06-17T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by Ellin Anderegg

SOFT AND SUBTLE First of all, I'd like to start this monday article with a huge thank you regarding the ''About Me'' video. I honestly feel so extremely lucky to have you guys as loyal readers of Kayture, you're just the sweetest and most supportive people ever. You can't even understand how motivational it is for me and James to read your feedback, it makes us want to show you a better content every single day. So thank you really, for your constant presence, support as well as your kindness and honest opinions.

Now today I am happy to show you one of the most amazing shootings I've done with Ellin Anderegg, a super talented photographer (also super beautiful one by the way if you want my opinion) based in Switzerland (Swiss power!)(girl power!). I think she's honestly one of the rising talents currently from Zürich, her work is a true gem. Here are the two first sets we shot at the Park Hyatt in Zürich, their lovely team gave us the most amazing suite to shoot these pictures so a big thanks to them for their generosity and trust. This shooting was all about a much more mature and sophisticated look, I feel like I grew up so much in the last couple of months and these pictures express it quite well. This shooting is a story about a real women, powerfull, strong and confident. Hope you like it!

MY STORY

2013-06-15T09:00:00.000+02:00

THOUGTS ABOUT PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Since I've been doing Kayture, meaning since 2 years, my life has been changing non stop. And definitely in the most positive way possible. Many of you write me, asking me some questions regarding my life. James and I wanted to find a nice way to share with you some of my thougths and a little story about my childhood, hoping that some of you could relate to it and/or find it inspiring. Founding Kayture in 2011 was one the best decisions I've honestly ever made, it was a space where I was free to express myself. Thanks to a great team work with James, awesome efforts and creative improvements, the blog grew very quickly and we had to consider it as a carreer. It's crazy how internet has changed society so much, now it's offering so many job opportunities but most important : a voice to people. Both James and I are learning so many things right now, and are managing a real business. It's extremely interesting, and everyday, there's something new, a new challenge, a new trip, a new project. I've always though, while growing up that I'll finish my high school, go to university, get me master and then work for a company.

Secretely I've always been dreaming of founding my own business and working for nobody else than myself, managing my schedule and seeing my hard work affect directly my entreprise (okay I'll admit that at 5 I wanted to be a superhero, but erm that isn't very accurate). I feel like so many teens go to university without knowing what they want to do in the future, but most of them also have a secret dream in a little corner of their head that they try to ignore because following the traditional path is seen by society much better than somebody who makes up his own rules. Nowadays especially in Switzerland, most of the people have a university backround, and it's more and more difficult to find a job. So how to be special? How to make a difference on the market? Build up your own experience and believe, hard as a rock in your dreams even if they may appear worthless in the eye of your surrounding. If you have an idea, go for it. Work for it! Develop a concept and study to get the theoric knowledge you need to be able to maintain your craft. Because university is the most amazing opportunity, but it won't teach you life or how to make your own experiences. The holidays are soon arriving, and I am wishing good luck to all of you guys who are passing their exams!! Crossing fingers for all of you :)

CASUAL-ING

2013-06-14T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

PERFECT SUMMER PUMPS Okay so yesterday James and I almost threw our computer by the window (okay not litterally, but I seriously considered doing it...for a second). As we were planning to post a brand new video that we worked on for days and days, not only on the concept but on the whole creation, the filming and the editing. We started to upload it on Youtube and as always, the upload bugged and we had to start over a zillion of times and wait each time 5 hours between another try failed. The result is that yesterday, we didn't have a post and I hate these kind of situations. But hey, we're still working on to see what went wrong and hopefully the video will be ready for tomorrow with a nice surprise!

Now this article is not really about the video but about my perfect summer look and the clothes that I'd honestly wear everyday if I could. Okay so it wasn't that hot the last couple of days, so wearring jeans was just a pure delight. I mean, when I remember that I once said that I wasn't a jeans kinda person, it makes think "crazy how styles and choices can change'' right? I remember I hated avocado as a kid, now I love it! Anyway, a loose shirt and jeans are my perfect combination. So if I can add to it a perfect pair of bright summer shoes (especially if they have a super high platform) like in this case, of course I say yes! These ones are from a brand I've already talked to you about called Randa, awesome label from Japan. I love their pieces because they look so fun but are also extremely comfy, which is kind of becoming more and more rare. Enjoy!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

JEANS : Citizens of Humanity

SHOES : Randa

BAG : Tory Burch

BRACELETS : Vita Fede

JACKET : Minusey

SHIRT : Zara

KEEPING UP ON TIME WITH EBEL

2013-06-12T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

URBAN MOOD As many of you have already discovered throughout our previous editorials, I do have quite a close relationship with watches as I grew up in a country where we have a fabulous market as well as a big respect and knowledge of quality regarding the mechanisms and craftmaship in the watch industry, these usually circulate from generation to generation and become a real family heritage. As I am more of a fashion peep, I do love innovating and playing with my watch as if it was an accessory, because let's all admit that nowadays, watches are just the best accessory for a modern and active woman. Not only does it look great, but it's also so usefull (especially when the battery of your phone dies in the middle of the day, and you thank the holy grail that you've got your watch on your wrist to keep you up on time with the meetings and other appointments).

In this article I am wearring a really beautiful model from one of my favourite watch brands, Ebel. The exact reference is EBEL 100 on mesh bracelet (green accents) and I love how it's so modern, minimalistic but so timeless at the same time as well. I feel like it fits me as much as it could fit my boyfriend (who by the way loved it, saw him sneaking around and trying it on!). To correspond to the vibe of this watch I decided to play around with kind of a boy-ish look (which I am not really used to, but I enjoy trying new things out) but of course as always, with a lot of elegance by pairing in with this gorgeous Valentino bag from Monnier Frères. What kind of relationship do you guys have with watches?

LOOK OF THE DAY

WATCH : EBEL 100 on mesh bracelet (green accents)

SHIRT + JACKET : H&M

PANTS : Citizens of Humanity

SHOES : Desire

BAG : Valentino (got at Monnier Frères)

RINGS : Avinas + Vita Fede

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL ''LA MONTEE DES MARCHES"

2013-06-11T08:30:00.000+02:00

FAIRYTALE As you guys know, James and I had the priviledge to be invited this year to the Cannes film festival by one of our favourite luxury brand : Chopard. We were so happy to be able to take part in such a wonderfull adventure and looking forward to experience the famous red carpet and stairs at the "Palais des Festivals''. Of course, as soon as I learned the news the obvious question popped out : which dress shall I wear? I mean okay, now I'm starting to get used to the fashion week process and it's all about picking out the perfect street-style look. While in Cannes it's a completely different story, forget about the "less is more" statement (I still suggest to keep it in mind at all time, being subtle is the key to elegance, amen). So in your mind you start thinking that the dress you'll wear to the red carpet is a really big deal...

And it kind of is. First of all because you want to feel gorgeous, comfortable, elegant, sexy as well as super subtle and mysterious at the same time. So good luck to find a dress that says all this... I did my little research and thanks to my lovely friend Soraya and their boutique in Geneva, I thought that Elie Saab was the perfect solution. Their dresses are young, fresh yet full of chic. In this dress, I felt like a modern mermaid and the Chopard jewerly I got to wear, brightened everything up and added some amazing glamour to this already fabulous evening. We had the chance to see ''The Immigrant'' by James Gray, with Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix, quite a deep and emotional movie. It was great to see Marion receive her standing ovation. We ended our evening at the restaurant ''La Petite Maison'' located in the hotel Majestic Barrière. Again, a huge thank you for this fabulous experience, and hopefully we'll be back next year.

FABI

2013-06-10T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

BACK IN TOWN We've recently came back to home sweet home Geneva after a long month of traveling between, Milan, Paris, Cannes and finally Shanghai. I will always tell you that I am a huge lover of traveling, I mean who isn't? At the same time, I was kind of craving a little rest. Especially since both James and I got quite jet lagged after Shanghai, our braid needed a little peace. It felt good to be back in Geneva, enjoy the lake and the great weather.

On our meeting days, we usually spend the whole day in town rushing from one place to another while shooting pictures at the same time. So it's key to stay elegant but feel comfortable as well. As you might know, wedges are the perfect solution for these kind of days where you have to find a balance between fashionable and wearable. I found the perfect pair from an awesome italian shoe brand called Fabi, already wore their boots a couple of seasons ago and got tempted again by those fabulous babies as I think they have such an amazing colour and shape + they're really high and feel very comfy. What do you guys think? This is my option for a formal business lunch look, but with a spice of fun :)

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

SHOES : Fabi

BAG : B-Low The Belt

SKIRT + TOP : Zara

RINGS : Avinas/ Calvin Klein/ Brandy Pham

BRACELETS : Vita Fede

SUNNIES : Windsor Store

BLUE IN SHANGHAI

2013-06-07T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

DIM SUM AND BLUE SKY I think that what I liked the most about China was all the Dim Sum (how plane right). Okay I am just joking here, obviously the city was beyond amazing with unexpected views (and heights by the way, we went on the top of the Park Hyatt hotel tower, the highest building in Shanghai : so impressiv!), a completely new culture and mentality with totally different standarts and values than us. It was so much fun discovering all these new things and I did feel a bit lost at some point, but that's just the thrill of travelling.

However, there is a part of true when I say that I got crazy about Dim Sum. I mean we had dumpling for breakfast, lunch and dinner, of course we also tried other things like jellyfish, duck or beef, but these ones that really got us cray-zay. We also tried the famous Hai Di Lao Hotspot restaurant, and it was a real struggle to find it as it was kind of hidded in a business center building, fact is we were the only europeans in the restaurant, but the service was so incredible, I've never seen such friendly and caring waiters. For our second day in China I wore my brand new holy grail purse from Saint Laurent (recent obsession) that I got from Runin2, they have the best selection ever. I won't hide you guys that I obviously had to quickly change for flats during our visit, those Choo babies are too damn high.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

DRESS : Goat

SHOES : Jimmy Choo

BAG : Saint Laurent (got through Runin2)

BRACELETS : Vita Fede

LIPS : ''Morange'' by M.A.C

RING : Calvin Klein + Brandy Pham

KRISTINA BAZAN FOR ZHANNA ROMASHKA

2013-06-06T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by Zhanna Romashka

SHOOTING IN MILAN You guys might remember if you're following me through social media that I've worked on an exciting shooting a couple of days ago in Milan with the lovely Zhanna Romashka. She is a fabulous photographer based in Italy, who contribues often for Vogue or other fashion magazines, but she is also known as a fashion week It Girl, strolling around in absolutely perfect outfits. And that is actually how I met her.

Zhanna is originally russian, so during the whole shoot we spoke russian which was so nice, felt like going back to the roots. The make-up and hair artist was also russian speaking, so we had a real russian mafia going on over there (James who was there as well, was a little bit lost between all this!). Anyway for this shoot we wanted something different and very 60ies ''Twiggy'' inspired. The pale skin effect is of course done on purpose. I think it looks so interesting with this whole black and white theme.

MY FAVOURITE BEAUTY SECRETS

2013-06-05T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

ALL ABOUT MAKE-UP Even though fashion is my main passion and obsession, I've always been quite fascinated by make-up products. I feel like a good make-up adds a special touch to any outfit and creates a perfect harmony. Whether it's playing with a bold brow, a nude lip, a smokey eye or a bright orange lip gloss, I feel like make-up brings so much personality to a look, and to me, putting make-up on in the morning is just like dressing up : it's a great way to pamper, get a little creative and learn how to hide your little flaws and accentuate what's most beautiful and special about you. So it's kind of a learning process all the time!

I must admit that in terms of make-up I am not the genious, but I know my make-up routine very well and I try to perfect it every single day by using better products or trying to make improvements in the way I put my make-up on, wether it's in the quantity I use or in the gestures I make to apply it. So it's really about the details. For a long time, I've been buying drug store cosmetics thinking that it didn't make a difference with luxury products and blaming the price tag. With time I learned to appreciate quality over quantity. I have a little selection of my absolute favourite products, that are not only good for my skin but also a pleasure to apply every morning. Here are some of them.

1. I use Météorites Perles ''Base Eclat Les Ors'' by Guerlain as a primer, it gives my face the perfect fresh glow 2. Because I have such pale skin, I need something to boost my natural sun kissed skin glow, for that I use Guerlain's Terracotta Skin's ''Healthy Glow Foundation Second-Skin effect'', it has a very natural texture which blends in perfectly with my skin, looking completely transparent yet adding the perfect shade or bronze. Remember that it won't hide imperfections 3. To hide little flaws, I'll use my all time favourite foundation, Guerlain's ''Parure Lumière''. It's honestly the best one I've found so far. I wear it in colour 02 Beige clair. It has a very light and creamy texture which gives a beautiful glow, making the whole make-up look very natural. In my opinion Guerlain has honestly the best skin beauty products out there, really worth trying!

4. Only recently, I started to discover the hidden mysteries of contouring (I make it sound so mystic don't I). As I have a round shaped type of face, I like to use Too Faced's Chocolat Soleil Bronzer under my cheekbones in order to create that sexy shade and accentuate the impression of high cheekbones. I like this powder in particular because it's really more of a light brown/chocolate shade instead of an orangy bronze one like in most of the bronzers. So it really does look like a natural shade. + this powder really does taste like chocolate, I am absolutely not kidding

5. To finish my skin make-up, I like to add some Terra Ora ''Sculpting Powder, Contrast Highlighter'' by Guerlain on my checks to add a sunny glow as well as some highlight that will accentuate the contouring previously done. 6. For that I use my beloved limited edition Dior brush, I don't think it's in store anymore but you can always try to check with your local Dior beauty counter or get it throgh the link I posted above

7. I've always been a huge lover of Yves Saint Laurent's eye shadows, they have the most fabulous colours ever, with great colour pigments (you don't have to insinst too much on your eye to have a nice colour) which last the whole day. In this case I re-created my favourite bronze smokey using only 3 shades from their new Marrakesh Sunset Palette (summer collection). I'll use the lightest middle shade on my whole lid, then work the crease with the golden tone and finally finish the smokey with the dark brown.

8. Even though I am a big sucker for bright lipsticks, I recently got obsessed with nude shades and this one must honestly be my favourite one by far. It's the colour ''Crème De Nude'' by M.A.C and looks so natural yet shiny like a light non-sticky lip gloss, giving your lip that sexy yet natural pout. Plus it smells like fresh vanilla, simply fabulous.

欢迎来到上海

2013-06-04T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

WELCOME TO SHANGHAI Okay, so first of all to any of you who speak chinese : please let me know if the title of this article is correct because damn, I don't understand a word (or should I say symbol, thanks to Reverso I imagined myself being a chinese expert for a second). Note the effort over here though! I am so excited to share this new adventure with you guys, as it was our first time in China discovering the amazing city of Shanghai as well as this completely new culture.

I wanted to learn some new words as soon as I set my foot on chinese ground. So the first things I've been taught was obviously ''Nihau'', which means hi and ''Tchien Tchien'' for thank you. It basically ended up at that stage... So I just had to use hand language for the rest of the trip, like any random tourist (ah, I feel so bad about myself). Because we were invited with Hugo Boss, we had the chance to stay in a lovely region where the hotel Andaz was located. On our arrival day, we took some time to explore the neighborhood and try out some local dishes. My dream came true : dim sum, but sweet version. For the day, I chose to wear a lovely Moschino dress as well as my new bag crush, this white Valentino I got from Monnier frères. Gotta be carefull as white gets dirty so quickly, but gosh it looks so good!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

BAG : Valentino (found on Monnier Frères)

DRESS : Moschino

SHOES : Zara

RING : Vita Fede

BOSS FASHION SHOW IN SHANGHAI

2013-06-03T08:30:00.000+02:00

SHANGHAI AFFAIRS If you guys follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, then you might already know that James and I have spent the last week in China with Hugo Boss. We had the great pleasure to be invited by their awesome team to Shanghai in order to attend their fashion show as well as big after party with a bunch of super interesting personalities such as Gerard Butler, Carey Mulligan or Lin Chi Ling to name a few.

It was an amazing evening full of surprises, the runway show was definitely one of them. We all know Hugo Boss as a very sophisticated brand, symbol of timeless elegance and modern minimalism. Well this time, I got to discover Boss in a much more colourfull and high fashion way, with luxurious materials such as silk or sequin embelished skirts, and stunning details (don't forget to check out their website for more details of the show by clicking here). For one second, I had the impression of seing an Elie Saab show with a modern twist. Not to mention that the set up was truly breathtaking, with a lightning arrangement above the runway. A magical evening that I am really happy to share with you guys!

MY OUTFIT OF THE NIGHT

ALL HUGO BOSS

LOUIS VUITTON ON THE CHAMPS ELYSEES

2013-05-31T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

WHILE IN PARIS Do you guys remember when James and I were in Paris for another fun adventure with Louis Vuitton? Indeed during this trip we got to learn the story of the brand a little bit better as we had the opportunity to enjoy a visit of the Vuitton family house in Asnière as well as the ''Cabinet D'écriture''. It's always been important for me to get to know the brands we are working with, understand their spirit and ethics as these amazing labels have usually such incredible story and heritage. This time we took part in a private visit (early morning before all the clients started to do their shopping) of their big flagship store located on the Champs Elysées.

An interesting fact about this store is that it was initially a tourism office build in a very special art deco style. Louis Vuitton opened his boutique here for it's great location and of course the bond with the travel was set right away from the beginning. During the war, the boutique was however closed and moved to a private luxury residence. However, with the arrival of Marc Jacobs in the LV house and the revolution of Louis Vuitton who started producing not only leather goods but also clothing and shoes, the brand decided to go back to the roots and re-opened their boutique on the Champs Elysées. Enjoy!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

SHIRT : Ralph Lauren

PANTS : Zara

BAG : Hugo Boss

SHOES : Jimmy Choo

SUNNIES : Windsor Store

CAVALLI ON A SUNNY DAY

2013-05-30T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

DAYS IN CANNES I must admit that the experience in Cannes with Chopard was full of emotions and absolutely unforgettable even though our stay was very short. In just a few hours, we got from huge excitment, to pure anxiety and then to surprisement and euphoria. While I was waiting for the official pictures of the red carpet to come out, a.k.a ''La Montée des Marches'' I decided to show you guys this last look we shot near the famous Croisette.

The lovely Roberto Cavalli team let me pick this dress for our stay in Cannes and enjoy it for our events and dinners. It was such a great pleasure to wear it during our last day as I felt like it looked perfect with my new look, talking about the bangs here (which grow so quickly by the way, it's insane). The material of this dress was so exquisite and rich. It had metal embelishments all over it as well as crystal stones on the sleeves. Pure glamour. Picked out some lovely Gucci shoes to go with it. Stay updated for the red capet shots!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

DRESS + BAG : Roberto Cavalli

SHOES : Gucci

RING : Calvin Klein

SHANGHAI UPDATE

2013-05-29T19:00:00.000+02:00

HUGO BOSS FASHION SHOW Hey folks! Couldn't resist a quick update as we finally arrived in China and more precisely Shanghai not that long ago after a super long trip. I am already full of emotions and a little bit lost in time and space (I mean, what day is it? what time is it? and where am I exactly right now?). I have such an awesome first impression of this totally new country. I've already been to Tokyo a while ago (it was my only reference for comparison) but honestly it's nothing like it.

We are here with Hugo Boss to assist at their fashion show which will take place tomorrow (30th of May 9:45pm, China time). I went ahead and joined for you this little live streaming video so you guys can follow the show directly from your computers, see all the celebrities that will be attending the event and maybe even catch a quick glance of me strolling around! Hope you'll enjoy, also don't forget to check out their website for more info (click here to check it out). Can't wait to share this experience with you, don't forget also to follow my Instagram (@kristina_bazan) as well as James's (@james_vyn) for news and updates!

RANDA IN CANNES

2013-05-29T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

FILM FESTIVAL, CASUAL LOOK Okay, you can say that I am kinda crazy because that day I felt like I really was somehow. Who would honestly wear leather skinny pants on a 30° temperature? I was litterally burning in them, but I'll admit that I was quite happy with this all black look and thank god the hat saved me from an insolation on the sun. It seemed to me like a timeless outfit perfect for a lunch with the Chopard team at the restaurant Z. located on the beach of the hotel Martinez.

Now in terms of shoes, it's always quite tricky as during summer I feel like it's so much more challenging to wear heels because you can't wear tights or socks to protect your skin from being scratched. So you gotta find a pair comfortable enough and that won't bruise your poor feet. I decided to go for these cool ones from Randa (the japanese brand I've talked to you about in my previous post and that I recently discovered and loved). I think that the design of these awesome pumps is so fun and surprising! At the same time, they're high enough to satisfy me and super comfy.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

SHOES : Randa

PANTS : Guess by Marciano

BAG : B-Low The Belt

HAT : H&M

SHIRT : Lovers & Friends

LIME

2013-05-28T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Chardon

GUCCI FOR CANNES While we were in Cannes for the film festival with Chopard, we had to enjoy a stay at the Five Seas hotel, which is a much more intimate spot than the big hotel block busters on the Croisette. Typical example, we saw Paris Hilton walking casually throughout the hall of the lobby and even met our favourite artist of the moment while checking in, I am talking about Thomas Bangalter from Daft Punk. James and I have been admiring him for quite a while now. So it's definitely a spot that I suggest as it is perfectly located (1minute away from the ''Palais des Festivals'') and quality reputation.

It also beneficiates of the most awesome rooftop ever where you can sip a cocktail and enjoy a little swim. Now, I understood quite well that, in Cannes you can really dare to wear. I mean, you don't have to think about whether your outfit's over the top or not, you just go for it and it's definitely the occasion to go for a long dress. So that's what I did. This amazing Gucci dress (which I think really does look like an art piece) was meant to be worn for the red carpet, it ended up to be another pick as James and I thought that this one would fit better for the AmFar after party (which ended up to be cancelled because of the wind) and Chopard dinner.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY
DRESS : Gucci

CLUTCH : Roberto Cavalli

BRACELET : Nayla Arida

RING : Calvin Klein

SHOES : Jimmy Choo

ARRIVAL IN CANNES

2013-05-27T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

WITH CHOPARD AT THE FILM FESTIVAL Sometimes James and I have to pinch ourselves to make sure we're in the right place or simply to make sure that we aren't dreaming. This time, we really had to as we got the chance to live a fabulous experience with one of our favourite luxury labels (straight from Switzerland, which makes it even more special) : Chopard. As they are the official sponsors of the Cannes film festival we got invited to attend various events with them and of course walk the red carpet, but more about that in my next post.

We really got to enjoy a royal treatment and one of the most amazing views ever from their lounge at the hotel Martinez. The spot was a real hidden treasure as it had such an amazing terrace which reflected the spirit of the brand so well : fresh, feminin, extremely elegant and of course purely luxurious. Not to mention that they had delicious snacks to enjoy throughout the day, which made us stay there for a little while (whoops)... Can't wait to share with you guys all our little insights about the festival.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

SHIRT : Guess by Marciano

SHOES : Louis Vuitton

SHORTS : Zara

BAG : Yves Saint Laurent got through Runin2 (find it here)

PARK HYATT MILANO

2013-05-23T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

HIGH STYLING IN ITALY One of our favourite things about travelling, and I say we because James and I both show a big interest in it, is discovering new treasure spots. Whether it's an architectural landmark, a fusion restaurant, a spa or a hotel like in this case. We already have an amazing partnership with the Park Hyatt in Zürich, their team makes us feel like home even if we are far away. And as the PH in Milano is situated right next to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, I couldn't avoid but spot the place and want to discover it from the inside.

Like I told you, this hotel has probably the most amazing location possible in Milan, right next to the luxury shops of the Galleria and 5 minutes away from one of the best Gelateria in Milan, I am talking about Grom of course. We had the chance to stay in one of their deluxe room during our trip to Milan and enjoyed every second of this pure luxury lifestyle experience The interior of the rooms is set in warm and peacefull shades, with stone details and flower embelishments. We had to order a little room serive to try out their food, and I highly advise you the ricotta raviolis (gotta eat pasta while in Italy!). Hop on the little tour!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

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PANTS : Guess by Marciano

SHOES : Jimmy Choo Nude Anouk

BELT : B-Low The Belt

BLAZER : Zara

TOP : Lovers & Friends

SOMEBODY STOLE THE WALLPAPER

2013-05-22T08:00:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

CARVEN PERFECTION To answer the subject regarding the title : I did, because it felt perfect as a design for a dress (or may I say skirt and top ensemble). No actually, I am just messing around. Here's the real story, as you guys might now I am a 100% into timeless pieces, classic yet edgy elegance and pure chic. But when it comes to exciting prints, I just can't resist. So when I first saw this ensemble from Carven on My Wardrobe, my instant reaction was : ''challenge accepted''.

What I love about fashion, is that there are no rules, the goal is pleasure. I like to have fun with my looks and try new things out (highly suggest you to do the same, feels really good). I thought that the print of this ''dress'' was stunning, totally reminded me of those crazy wallpapers you can find in old baroque tea rooms in Paris, or some vintage shops. Not many accessories were needed to finish the look, it looked already quite great simply as it is and believe me, I tried the top with some black leather jeans and it looks ah-may-zing.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

(click to view the items)

ENSEMBLE : Carven (Find the top here, skirt here)

CLUTCH : Gucci

SHOES : Jimmy Choo Nude Anouk

RING : Vita Fede

RANDA IN MILAN

2013-05-21T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

GOLDEN HOUR Yes guys, here we are in Milan for a couple of days. Simply to hop on a couple of meetings and work on some exciting projects we are currently developping, can't wait to tell you more about everything. Italy is definitely one of my favourite places to be, I feel like it's such an opened culture : so vivid and friendly. Now don't get me starter on the food subject, it's simply the best (my top favourite with japanese cuisine).

So this time as we had to walk a lot during the day, I had to find something comfortable yet chic to wear as I knew we were going to shoot pictures. And well, it's not like you can put flats in this tiny Gucci clutch. So I picked out these awesome wedges from Randa, a japanese brand I currently spotted and liked right away for it's bold designs and comfortable yet fun pumps. Have a look at their website here, I'm sure you'll love it too ;)

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

BLAZER : Minusey

SHOES : Randa

CLUTCH : Gucci

RING : Vita Fede

PANTS : Zara

SHIRT : Lovers & Friends

A DAY WITH LOUIS VUITTON

2013-05-20T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

HIGH STYLE This article is going to be a little bit different than usual, but new is always good isn't it? Since months, James and I have been talking about a new category for Kayture, something even more inspirational and informative. We love shooting fashion pictures but since we get to travel that much and work with so many amazing labels, we thought that it could be the perfect occasion to share insider stories with you, focusing on lifestyle, luxury, travel and all good things. May I introduce you to the ''high style'' category. Our trip to Paris with Louis Vuitton was the perfect occasion to launch this new concept as the purpose of the experience was to get to know ther history and heritage better.

I was extremely impressed by how rich and interesting the story of Louis Vuitton and it's debut is. I mean, most of us only know LV's modern ''Marc Jacobs'' period, but there's so much more behind it. We spent the day with their team, starting with a visit of their ''Cabinet D'écriture'' located at Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Gustave Vuitton, the grandson of Louis was born with an illness and decided to put all his energy and efforts into knowledge, litterature and arts. Interests that you can see reflected in the label as Vuitton specialises not only in fashion, but also in luxury office suplies. From paper, to ink and partnerships with french authors, the brand shows a really tight bond with the art of writing.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch at la ''La Société'' right next to the boutique. A very intimate restaurant, with an exquisite menu full of delicacies. I had to try their shrimp dumplings, but also highly suggest the spicy tuna and avocado tartar which was beyond any expectations. Later on, we headed to Asnières, where we drowned in the peacefull atmosphere of the Maison de famille Louis Vuitton, the very first house that the owner of the legendary label owned. It was incredible to see old archive paintings and pictures but also the architecture of the house which might have inspired Louis Vuitton day by day.

We ended the tour at the trunk manufacture where we admired the craftsmanship put into each Louis Vuitton luggage piece. Each and every worker knows perfectly it's move. We've seen some amazing special trunk orders (which we couldn't show you guys unfortunately due to clients privacy reasons) such as special barbie trunks, or tattoo trunks. But the interesting thing is that LV never does twice the same special trunk, they'll insit on creating a unique piece for their customer. They can basically build a trunk for anything, the only limit is human and animal trunks (thank god). Enjoy the pictures folks!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

BLAZER : Helmut Lang (Completely in love with it, perfect shape and print. Find it here)

PANTS : Guess by Marciano

SHOES : Hugo Boss

SHIRT : Lovers & Friends

JIMMY CHOO STYLEMAKERS : FINAL ARTICLE

2013-05-18T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

CHOO 24:7 LOOK VI So here we are, coming to the end of this Jimmy Choo week, the seventh article has been posted a couple of days ago so if you guys would like to check it out click here. I hope you've liked the looks that has been created! It was such a big pleasure to work with Jimmy Choo on this project, it's a brand that I simply adore so being able to get all creative and imagine the perfect looks for their iconic pieces was thrilling!

Now since this is a week-end post I wanted to talk to you guys about something quite different than usual. Lately I've been obsessing over a couple of things and thought, hey why not share that with you as extra info is always the welcome. Hopefully it will inspire you and you'll make new discoveries.

1. I've been completely mad about YSL's new rock and roll branding and especially Hedi Slimane

2. Daft Punk and their whole discography in general, serious musical orgasm while listening to their Alive tour concert (this remix and this remix are just... I have no words... legendary)

3. Naked Palette by Urban decay (get it here) and Juicy Tubes by Lancôme (here), my two favs

4. Modern Family show, it's so awkward and fun. Perfect comedy to watch with your family or friends 5. Tofu (with green curry please)

OUTFIT OF THE DAY
SHOES + CLUTCH : Jimmy Choo

SHIRT : Billabong

SKIRT : Goodnight Macaroon

SUNNIES : Windsor Store

WATCH : Michael Kors

BRACELET : Mango

RINGS : Backstage

STYLEMAKERS

2013-05-17T08:30:00.000+02:00

Pictures by James Vyn

CHOO 24:7 LOOK V We just came back from Paris with Louis Vuitton and brought back loads of exciting stories and pictures. I wanted to let you guys know that we are currently developing a lot of new content for Kayture and especially a new category which I can't wait to talk to you about next week. There are definitely a lot of exciting surprises coming up this summer, I am looking forward to share all the new adventures with you.

This fith look that I styled for Jimmy Choo represents quite well what currently appeals to me in terms of style and fashion. I simply adore a more edgy look balanced with some elegant shapes and sophisticated designs. For this outfit I wanted to play with a very chic black ensemble mixed with some colourfull details such as the Shourouk necklace and these gorgeous Manous Jimmy Choo pumps. What do you guys think about it?

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

DRESS : Zara

NECKLACE : Shourouk

SHOES : Jimmy Choo

JACKET : Minusey

BRACELETS : Nayla Arida

RINGS : Backstage