Big hair of the day

I like the idea of a controlled wild tame, if there is such a thing. 

It is ultra sexy when paired with masculine pieces such as a striped blazer or riding boots. Lots of skin complete the look. Why not try it while it's raining out? 

Image via: La Nacion

Purples and Reds

Once can only dream of purples and reds, of Isabel Marant perfection.  Her gorgeous boots and easy style work when everything else fails. Spring may not have reached New York but it's definitely reaching my thoughts tonight. 

 The loose shorts paired with boots are perfect for walking around the city this summer. 

 My favorite by far is this ultra feminine dress paired with a brown belt and boots. 

Love the flirty red skirt 

A bit harder to pull off but sublime nonetheless. And the shoes are so sexy! 

Images via Isabel Marant

Our favorite from the Armory Show

 

Despite the heavy crowds and overwhelming amount of galleries displaying their work, we managed to cover a pretty good part of the Armory Show. We even ran into some friends (woohoo for those who sold all their work!).

 

 

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Beauty & Essex

I had so much fun sipping champagne rosé in the ladies room and admiring the

 vintage perfume bottles that I had to share it with you. Probably spent more time in the 

ladies room (all pics below) than at the real bar! (above). 

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I Heart Red

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Photos: Isabel Marant, Rio Cafe, YSL, Delaostia

Flamenco Hoy

Not allowed to take pics at City Center but wanted to share the beautiful flamenco show staged by Carlos Saura. It was truly spectacular. Want to go out and buy a flamenco dress and start taking dance classes again!

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Video: YouTube

Love Potions

We all know it's a commercial holiday but we might as well share the love and celebrate! 

I'm doing so by going to Aedes de Venustas in the West Village 

and smelling some love potions!

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Elements Showcase

A few weeks ago I headed to the Elements showcase with two close friends. 

We dissected the niche fragrance market in a few hours and found a few surprises.

Upon entering we encountered the fragrance of a woman about to climax.
Petite Mort (parfum d'une femme)

Etat Libre d'Orange

These ink holders have feathers sprayed with perfume. 

These beautiful trumpet-shaped stands are an ingenious way

for consumers smell fragrances. The perfumer explains what his line is all about

Belle Fleur has beautiful quality flowers as well as home fragrances. 

Sweet peas and treats from La Maison du Chocolat

A delicate aroma exuded from the Lily of the Valley bouquet. Gorgeous. 

Keiko Mecheri. Spent some time speaking to Kamel Mecheri who told me how 

perfumer Claude Dir helped them elevate their brand years ago.  

Etienne de Swardt explained his latest fragrance, Archives 69. Inspired by Boris Vian's controversial writing and by Debussy's Afternoon of the Fawn.   

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