by Colleen If you follow my personal Instagram, you may know that I just came back from a trip over to Singapore. While I was there I had the opportunity to try Virgin Active, a really fabulous fitness center by the Virgin group. I have family and friends who live in Singapore and so I joined […] Read more…
by Colleen One of the things I really enjoy about my job as a makeup artist is that I sometimes it takes me to places or events that I might not otherwise have experienced. Case in point, a lavish Indian wedding. I was hired to do makeup for an Indian wedding a couple of weeks […] Read more…
by Alix I wanted it as soon as I heard about it! Awake at 3 am, midnight in Copertino, I placed my order, and then waited 2 months… it is finally on my wrist and I propose a little “What I like/don’t like about the Apple Watch!! First impression, as we have become accustomed from […] Read more…
Photo: Soul Cycle by Colleen After a particularly frustrating and long day on set (model was 2 hours late, we had to hurry to catch the light) the hair stylist I was working with on the photo shoot suggested we go to Soulcycle to “sweat it out” she said. Normally I run to de-stress, and […] Read more…
by Alix Twice a week before going to work, I offer myself a selfish moment of freedom just for me and I jump out of my bed – not always fresh and ready – at 6am to go to my power yoga class. I like yoga more and more. I know it’s good for my […] 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…