Nails for Summer 2011

I'm completely obsessed with nails, it's just one of those things.  For me, nails complete the look and give emphasis to those all important little details.  This spring I've been experimenting quite a lot so here are my latest find:

 I used a regular black nail varnish and then brushed on a coat of Rimmel London Matte Finish which does exactly what it says on the bottle..erm makes the color matte! Works amazing on dark tones like black, dark brown and purple.

 This is actually old news but I tried it for the first time 2 weeks ago.  I applied black nail varnish by Barry M and then put a top coat of 17 Crackle Top Coat and voila! The golden top layer starts to crack after a few seconds and creates a look that looks much more time-consuming than it actually is! Works a treat with dark colors underneath or with different shades of pink for a more subtle effect.

Now this is my super favourite! This photo taken with crappy Iphone camera does this beautiful colour no justice at all! It's a beautiful cool shade of beige that looks so groomed and expensive with practically any skin tone.  It's also by 17 (they do amazing shades this season, truth must be said) and is called Forever.

This is a reverse version of French manicure. Pink nails with black tips.  Nothing revolutionary, was just feeling bored one evening.  And to be super creative I stuck on a nail sticker too!

And last but not least, this is my next planned purchase - officially the hottest shade for nails this summer.  Trust the guru brand of beauty Chanel, to come up with the most desirable shades for the season.

Miaw.

Blake Lively for the latest Chanel campaign

 

Shot by Karl Lagerfeld and modelled by Blake Lively

Miaw.

The Weather in London

If you're "lucky" enough to be in London this weekend, you will agree with me on this matter.  In this hi-tech metropolis, where transport has become non-existent, and "adverse weather conditions" have ruined all your plans, you will realize that what you need to get around town is a pair of skis, complete with skiing goggles of course.  With at least 7 cm of frozen snow outside my house, I now have the beautiful choice of skiing or ice-skating in order to get to the local corner-shop.  My brand of choice is obviously Chanel, darlings (I wish).  Stay warm.

Miaw.

Leighton Meester on the cover of Allure

Here's a glimpse of my favorite Gossip Girl Leighton Meester on the cover of January's Allure magazine.  Rumour has it that the acctress has been chosen as the new face of Missoni.  Missoni or not, it's a transparent Louis mac that Leighton is rocking and looking good indeed! Additionally Blake Lively a.k.a. Serena Van Der Woodsen is rumoured to be the new face of Chanel handbags campaign.  I really hope that's true because she would be a perfect muse for Karl and would also make me forget about the puffy monstrosity (Coco Cocoon bag) campaign.

Miaw.

Blake Lively: Lady in Red

The beautiful Christian Louboutin Big Lips 120 pumps worn by Blake Lively at the premiere of her new movie The Town teamed with a Chanel dress.  Killer heels!

Chanel dolly bag

The Chinese Doll bag by Chanel from the pre-Fall 2010 collection is so cute!  It's part of the Paris-Shanghai collection, insipired by Karl Laggerfield's trip to China.  But the Russian Matreshka Doll bag from last year is much better.  I have no idea why people call it Babushka doll by the way, it's MATRESHKA people!

Miaw.