Category Archives: My looks

Chanel Illusion d’Ombre in #Diapason

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Alessia

Inspired by Annie’s post on last November about a Chanel Illusion d’Ombre, and by her enthusiastic comments about the quality of this creamy eye-shadow, I decided it could have become a wonderful self-present for the next important occasion or target … Continue reading →

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Black and white (revisited)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Alessia

You have two reasons to keep a black and white outfit in your wardrobe. The first is that whatever you’ll be wearing, it will give you a ‘so-sophisticated’ air. Probably one of the most chic you could ever achieve. Two … Continue reading →

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Hypnose Doll eyes

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Alessia

Okay, I won’t be posting about an eye shadows palette every week. Promise! But this post has been in preparation for such a long time, that, believe me or not, it must go online now! Do we really need a … Continue reading →

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What’s the signature of a lady?

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Alessia

I don’t know you, but I’ve been often made this question. And quite mysteriously the answer has been changing over the years, together with me, my habits, my preferences. During my childhood, probably because I stared at my mom’s heels … Continue reading →

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En plein air

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Alessia

In line with Pantone’s 2015 color mood for spring, which has been poetically labelled ‘En plein air‘, last Christmas I bought as a present for my mother this wonderful 5 Couleurs palette from Dior. The shades combination is called Carré … Continue reading →

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Chic white

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Alessia

The first week of the year has arrived, it’s time to get off those PJ’s, stop eating all the festive sweets, empty our baskets full of Christmas ribbons, papers, decorations and boxes and finally head back to work. I know … Continue reading →

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Many Monday #4

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Alessia

Can a trip by train offer you some time for a good beauty treatment? Of course so! Especially when talking about hands care. During my last trip by train this weekend, I enjoyed some time for myself, painting my nails … Continue reading →

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Silver wings

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Alessia

Can comfy shoes be also glamorous? Hamletic doubt. If I had to answer this question one year ago, it would have been a big ‘No’. So, no doubt at all. But if you asked me now, I’d be a little … Continue reading →

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For Espresso lovers only

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Alessia

Ah, the perfume of fresh made espresso! If you have ever had the chance/luck to live in Italy for a while, you’ll know how our houses smell of espresso in the morning. No matter of the region, or the status … Continue reading →

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Chic orange manicure

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Alessia

Sundays are supposed to be the day of family lunches, relax and soft jogging at the park. For me they tend to include all those pampering rituals I cannot enjoy during the rest of the week, due to lack of … Continue reading →

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