I hope you had a good week-end, mine was particularly good. Which gives me the energy for all the work this next week is going to bring me !
Today, I’m sharing with you an outfit in which I feel really good and comfortable. Two Marina Rinaldi pieces I brought back from my Turin shopping.
mint tea at the Café des Epices
Let’s get back to my trip to Marrakesh, I’ve been telling you how I fell in love with this city. I’m now sharing with you a few pictures and my addresses.
I spent 5 days in Marrakesh, the purpose of this trip was for me to rest, recharge my batteries with sunshine, get away… and this trip totally fulfilled my expectations,200%.
The weather was particularly good, between 93.2°F and 95°F every day, I was able to enjoy the pool. The sun rays weren’t as strong as in the summer, my little boy was able to stay in the sun by the pool with good sunscreen and a hat on of course, but he wasn’t bothered by the heat.
I flew to Marrakesh from Paris CDG on a EasyJet flight, I had no problem. Lino had his own seat on the plane, which wasn’t full, whether it was on the outward on return trip. That’s the advantage of going on vacation out of school breaks.
You girls take a lot of shoes on this blog because, almost every week, you get a post about my passion : my Ladies, my shoes.
Today, I’m going to talk to you about a great operation which is taking place right now in various Klépierre centers. On the occasion of “La semaine des femmes en or” (“the week of golden women”), 15 pairs of shoes can be won every day.
Obsessional accessories, feelgood power, fetish pairs or real instruments of torture, shoes definitely fascinate. Each woman has a particular relationship with this accessory, they’re a true reflection of our daily feelings and desires.
This event is illustrated by the look of shoes’ designer Karine Arabian. The genius of the chic and comfortable shoes, like the stilettos you can see in illustration of this post.
Here we go, let me show you a few pictures of my trip to Morocco, of course I was going to share all of this with you.
It was my first trip to Marrakesh, and it’s the 3rd city I visited in Morocco. I was really transported by Marrakesh and it was a nice change of scene, I stayed there for 5 days. This city did me a world of good, I fell in love with it.
For this first part, let me take you to the Majorelle Garden, an unmissable place if you ever visit Marrakesh, a haven of peace, a green oasis of beauty that took my breath away.
The garden was created by Jacques Majorelle in 1924, it wouldn’t be until later, in 1980, that Yves Saint Laurent would buy it to make this place durable. Today it belongs to the Pierre Bergé Foundation and it’s still open to the public.
I’m back from my vacation (yeepee), let’s begin the week with a shiny outfit.
There’s a big copper trend in decoration right now, but also in accessorizing, like with jewels or shoes.
When I saw this skirt, I immediately fell for it.
I matched it with a little short peach sweater to completely soften the metallic look of the skirt. This association allows me to wear this skirt during the day.
Finally, for a more seasonal look, I chose to wear it with my black trench coat.
The whole outfit comes from Dorothy Perkins and, in partnership with the brand, let me offer you an exclusive discount code for my readers only : 25% off and free delivery with the code LBDBBXDP25
Use it here before October 26.
Enjoy your shopping !
Ps : the 11th edition of the “Big Vide-dressing” will take place on November 8, come and buy everything is my closet ! Register by e-mail only at leblogdebigbeauty (at ) orange.fr
+ Jupe midi cuivrée Dorothy Perkins + Pull court Dorothy Perkins +
+ Montre Daniel Wellington + Escarpins DUO + Trench h&m+ + Collier Chic Alors +
The shoes addict that I am couldn’t possibly miss the launch of the Sarenza collection. We all already know the shoes’ website Sarenza, the treasure chest, and their crazy selection. How many hours have I spent on this shop… anyway !
Backed by their experience in shoes, the people at Sarenza have designed and produced their own label ! They’ve imagined the perfect selection, the shoes we all dream to have, and the result is great.
5 emblematic parisian neighborhoods inspired them for this first season. Boyish, glamorous, high heels or flat… Sarenza thought of every girl.
I’ve bought 2 designs so far, but some others are eying me up already.
Even the boxes are beautiful, for once I want to keep them and not hide them, I might even use them to organize stuff.
So, what do you think ?
Hey, ho, don’t leave just yet, how would you like to try and win a 100€ gift certificate to spend on Sarenza.com ?
It’s easy to participate, just leave the name (just the name, not the link) of your favorite pair from the new Made by Sarenza With Love collection (here) in a commentary down below.
You have until the 10/23/2014 to participate, good luck to all of you !
(contest available in France only)
+ Mocassins Bataclan Sarenza + Bottines Rue du Cherche Midi Sarenza +
I’ve slowed down the pace but it’s for a good cause since I’m off to enjoy a few days in the sun starting tomorrow. You can still follow me on my Instagram account here.
Meanwhile, let me share with you an outfit I wore last week-end with my new autumnal stuff. And beware, you’ll get a nice surprise at the end of the post !
Boden, this british brand you’re starting to get familiar with on the blog, alaways creates wonders for the fall/winter season. A little reminder if you don’t know this brand : it offers clothing for men, women and children from size 4 to 20. They always have beautiful fabrics, colors, patterns, and a really superior quality. Sizing wise, it’s perfect, the 20 is a real 20.
Incidentally, I would really like this brand to launch a PlusSize collection because they have the abilities to do it, the savoir faire, and I’m sure it would be a big hit ! Boden, if you’re reading me… (nudge nudge, wink wink)
Before we get to the surprise, let’s talk about my socks. I have the feeling they’re going to divide the ecstatic crowd ! I have a new addiction, socks in stilettos. You either like it or you don’t, and I completely get that.
But for me, it was a true revelation. I spent years envying this style and I finally took the leap, thanks to THE right pair of socks. One often underestimates the importance of the right pair of socks, ha ha don’t laugh, it’s true.
Will you get used to it ? OR better yet, also take the leap ?
To sweeten the socks pill for you resistants, Boden has decided to spoil you since this week on the blog you can try and win 1 Boden outfit !
It’s super easy to participate, just write the names of your favorite pieces in a commentary down below (don’t put the link down because it gets into spams too easily). Make your choice here.
You have until Monday the 20th of October to try your luck (1 outfit or an equivalent gift certificate if the outfit is already sold out). Don’t forget to leave a valid e-mail address that you often check, too many winning e-mails remain unanswered.
Good luck to all of you !
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+ Robe Selina Boden + Trench Boden + Cardigan court Boden +
+ Chaussettes GoldenLady + Escarpins Högl chez Sarenza.com + Sac Trunk Marni +
I just got back from Italy and I didn’t just bring back some pasta and vino.
No, you know me, I stopped by my favorite italian stores, but also by a flagship in Turin that sells only limited editions. Clothes, accessories and shoes.
There, I couldn’t avoid these wonders : the Superstar Metal Toe Adidas.
Okay, I admit, I gave in and also bought a pair for Lino. I have a double reason to shop now.
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+ Adidas Superstar Metal Toe + Adidas Dinosaur ZX +
I took a few days off to spend a little time in a country that I love very much : Italy.
The weather is still very mild here in the Piedmont, no need to wear a coat or tights.
Today, I’m wearing a “cage effect” skirt I’ve already presented to you on the blog last summer. And a top that looks more like a bomber jacket. I found it last winter on Asos’ mega sales.
Fishnet derby shoes at my feet, they’re quite atypical. I like their style a lot and I especially like this feeling of still be wearing open shoes.
Around my neck, a pretty necklace from the designer Bibiana. I will talk to you about her again soon because you’ll soon be able to win a piece of jewelry from her new collection.
I’m off to enjoy a beautiful day in Turin !
Huge hair trend for a few months now : the volume.
Volume on the side for a more rock’n’roll hairstyle, volume on the back of the head for a glamorous style, or simply to fill your usual hairstyle a bit.
A few weeks ago, I got the new Calor hair appliance : Volum24.
Why Volum24 ?
Simply because this appliance promises you a 24h lasting volume.
I tried it and I even posted a picture of me right after waking up here on Instagram and a lot of you were surprised by my hairdo (I was surprised too).
This appliance’s principle is simple thanks to a roller you apply at the root of an hair lock. It creates lift at the root and thus volume. The appliance also releases ions that will stop static electricity and make your hair shine.
Its use is simple, at first I had to practice the gesture and then it became more natural.
The roller heats up to 338°F tops, just the right temperature for the hair to take the shape you want. No need to use a serum or a protective spray.
Before I give you a little demonstration with pictures, I’m sure you all want to try this appliance already ? I have good news for you since you can try and win one of the 20 Volum’24 Respectissim by Calor from October 6 to 24 over here.
1st step : to avoid the roller’s demarcation, make sure to lift up the first lock of hair, you’ll get a more natural look.
So start on the second lock.
2nd step : pluck the roller on the lock at the root, next to the skull, for 3 seconds. You won’t burn yourself because only the roller gets hot, the appliance doesn’t.
3rd step : make a 90° rotation towards the bottom of the lock. That’s an important step to create lift.
4th step : pull the whole lock to the opposite side of your head.
The gesture is simple : pluck the lock with the roller, a 90° rotation towards the bottom and hup, pull up the lock (on the opposite side).
Repeat the operation on the locks of the zone you want to be voluminous.
I shot you very expressive before/after pictures so that you can visualise it better. After I used Volum24, I curled the rest of my hair with my straightening iron as I usually do.
Made in partnership with Calor