Recently, liberty London has invited Hermès to set up a flash store to showcase its signature scarves for a month. Hermès then turned the whole liberty scarf room to a sea of orange. I love the installation of the house’ iconic boxes, especially these striking creations by artist Kyle Beans (have a look here).
After seeing these pictures, I just can’t help taking out my own orange boxes and playing with them. This is what came out… 
I actually wanted to watch this movie with a girl friend, because I thought it is some kind of women’s film no men would be interested. Unfortunately we couldn’t coordinate a night out. So my hubby surprised me yesterday with two movie tickets.
Based on the book by Edmonde Charles-Roux and directed by Anne Fontaine, Coco Before Chanel is a biographical tale of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel before she founded the fashion empire and became a style icon. Unlike these Hollywood blockbusters, Coco Before Chanel is a breath of fresh air, a beautifully made decent film with a soaring performance from Audrey Tautou. It’s not a movie about the glamorous fashion world, but what a person Coco was and how radical and wild she was. Her controversial personality is the key to understand why she made the evolutionary impact on women’s fashion later.
Coco awant Chanel was a feast for the eyes and definitive not a movie just for women, although 95% of the audience were women, lol. 
I had a girls’ day out with a friend yesterday and we were talking about style. She asked me about my style icon. Well, it was hard for me to answer the question because I’ve never had one. The person who has influenced me the most is my mom, in a way that she always knows what she wants and never really gives a damn about what other people think.
Talking about style in general, I admire the French style. French women are so good at wearing classics but twisted to give a respectful nod to the trend of the day. However they almost never look like fashion victims or slavish follower of fashion magazines. It’s all about the individual, the person, not the clothing itself.
Picture Credit: Andrew Durham for The New York TimesSofia Coppola is not French but I found her style very French chic. The effortless hair cut, minimal make-up and ballerina flats…Just like one of these beautiful women in left bank who don’t stuff their sexuality down your throat, so refreshing and yet so stylish.
Sensuality is a way of life and fashion.
Every girl might have some her very own fashion must haves. Well, I am not referring these trendy pieces which come and go, but some trendless essentials you are gonna love and wear forever. For me, black blazer is definite one of them.
I love to collect classic black blazers which have a modern twist. Just like this one, its clean cuts and abstract tailoring remind me of these gorgeous pieces from Jil Sander. Pure, understated, my cup of tea!
And the best part is, black blazers can be always dressed up and down. Elegant……
……or casual, your choice!
We went to Berlin during the weekend. Berlin is probably not the most beautiful city in Germany, but no doubt the most interesting. A mix of the Old and the New, the East and the West gives this city some special vibes you’ll find no where else. One face of Berlin is about its traumatic history, you can still feel the second world war many places you walk or see.
I love taking pictures of street artists while traveling. Unlike those in Barcelona, the street artists in Berlin are
quiet and solemn. Most of them are showing or doing something to remind you of the past. Like this man near the Brandenburg gate.
If you are an emotional person, you’ll be moved by these artists easily. There are still plenty of remains from the DDR days in the eastern parts of Berlin around Alexanderplatz. Everything is dark and painful. I don’t even need to photoshop these pictures in gray scale, they ARE gray.
Please don’t feel depressed, because this is fortunately only one face of Berlin. I’ll post some colorful and fun sides of Berlin next time. 
I really hope you aren’t getting tired of my lil’ suede vest. This is her last show (at least for a while ;-P).
Today I’m wondering if a cool suede vest can ever look sweet and girly. So I teamed it with a cropped swing jacket and a denim shorts. Used a scarf as belt for more softness and femininity. Doesn’t she look lovely together with her friends? Please Let me know what you think?
Plaid cotton shirts are probably the best friends of suede jackets/vests. IMHO they complete each other perfectly.
Today I put my beloved green plaid shirt with bow at waits together with a pair of gray jeans. Spice the look up with a statement belt. I like that kind of feminine with a hint of inner tomboy attitude, very self-confident and urban chic.
I promised a friend to post some fall outfits with the same little black suede vest, this is one of them. The scarf is called “Les Zèbres II”, designed by Robert Dallet. One of my favorite Hermès carre designers.
The contrast of royal blue and blue lagoon simply make my heart sing. How about you?
Yesterday we had one of the hottest days in summer, about 35 degrees Celsius. Today the temperature fall to 19 degrees Celsius (the weather here really sucks)! But maybe it’s time to put together some fall outfits.
I picked up some basic pieces and played with colors coz bright colors always bring a smile to me. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
I had a great time in the United States. NYC is such a fascinate city, not only are the museums and skyscrapers spectacular, but also the people living there, so kind and helpful. I always heard New Yorkers are cold and arrogant, but we’ve met so many wonderful people there. From the homeland security officer at JFK to the SAs at Saks, from our hotel concierge to the taxi driver, from the city hall clerk to the kiosk owner…Thank you for making our stay so pleasant and making us feel so welcome.
We stayed some days at my uncles house in NJ. It is very interesting to see how the everyday American life is. On a quiet evening, he showed us the prestige Princeton University where he has studies and worked for years. I love this picturesque small town with a rich history. As we strolled down the street, a beautiful decorated bakery caught my eyes. French croissants and cakes are elegantly put together with fine china and crystal tablewares. I felt like taking a picture of the window just because of the orange boxes. For all my Hermès loving friends.
