These days everyone has a busy schedule so it’s really a treat to get together with friends for a day of lunch and girly chat. When Florence invited me to visit her gorgeous newly finished home, I thought I would take the time to chat about makeup, real-life makeup. Of course it’s inspiring to look […] Read more…
When I travel I like to discover new beauty products and I often bring them home as souvenirs. I think one can learn a lot about a country by it’s beauty criteria and hence the beauty products that are on display. When I went to Singapore recently, the emphasis was on perfect complexions and there […] Read more…
by Alix Neoprene …! This season I am drooling over Neoprene – tops, swimsuits; it is my obsession of the moment. Maybe I’m missing scuba diving or maybe I should start therapy! It started with a cute top, half Neoprene half sweet followed by a chic black short from Maje that works perfectly of course! And […] Read more…
by Alix Blush and Beyond is pleased to introduce one of the finest french Jewelers : “Agnès Pellegrin.” This elegant, creative and intimate brand has been in business for more than 150 years created by the great grand father of the actual owner, Agnès. My dearest and talented friend Tamara, daughter of Agnès is about to […] Read more…
by Alix A few days ago Colleen and I had a business meeting about the blog and our new e-shop … Have you seen it? So we reviewed our datelines, agenda and so one. Then out of the blue we started to discuss other topics, you know how it is: up coming holidays, end of classes, end of […] Read more…
by Alix Summer is coming and I really need a cute new tote! How about this cool large straw/market bag/”fourre-tout” that you can fill up with your entire life… Perfect for the beach, lunch with friends, shopping, party or more formal tea time to be a bit “decalé”! (off beat) If you are lucky […] Read more…
by Alix It’s hard to believe after such a long winter, but the sun, light and warmth have begun to invade our everyday lives! It’s time to adopt a lighter way of dressing,show a little skin, so why not dress your body with a different type of accessory… Personally I went for my first tattoo […] Read more…
I have always thought that Haute Couture was the ultimate in chic, elegance, luxury, craftsmanship and so very French. It doesn’t exist here, the land of casual dressing and sneakers. So when I went to Paris to model it was a dream of mine to walk in an Haute Couture fashion show, if just for […] Read more…
by Alix April 21st rings as an exceptional day for the FAAM who hosted an Art Deco fine jewelry auction. The founder of FINE ART AUCTIONS MIAMI (FAAM), Frederic Thut pursues the challenge of setting up a European-style auction house, with its unique values and ethics here in Miami. What a great asset for our […] Read more…
by Alix Like every other year the moment Spring arrives I’m dying to buy new shoes! I can not explain this craziness because it is indeed craziness that takes over my feet, my brain and my credit card! A motto in mind: New Shoes… May I share with you my upcoming shoe shopping… Translation & […] Read more…