Friday 28 April 2017

MAC x Betty Boop

MAC is paying tribute to the sassy cartoon character Betty Boop with a red lipstick which is already challenging Ruby Woo for the no. 1 red lipstick in my chart. Inspired by the signature Betty's red pout this lipstick is just the perfect shade of red with a retro vibe. When compared to Ruby Woo this matte red lipstick is slightly lighter and not as matt but with that retro vibe that gives it that special something which is set to make this lipstick as iconic as its inspirational character. 
A contender for Ruby Woo? Definetely! Not a problem for me as you can never have enough red lipsticks..















MAC
Betty Boop
Available in May
 exclusively online

ESPRIT by OPENING CEREMONY

Opening Ceremony is once again collaborating with Esprit for a collection which draws from the counterculture mall brand’s fresh, subversive history. Inspired by funhouse prints and sherbert stripes from Esprit’s ‘80s and ‘90s heydey—with silhouettes that will look as modern in 20 years as they would have on a Memphis Milano sofa—the collection is an icon in the making. 

“Esprit and Opening Ceremony share an ethos, from our relationship with global youth culture to our insistence on diversity in fashion,” says Opening Ceremony co-founder Humberto Leon. “This collection channels that spirit.”























ESPRIT BY OPENING CEREMONY
is available on

Flowers for Spring?

Flowers for Spring? Groundbreaking.. The quote is of course from one of my favourite movie " The Devil Wears Prada" and although flowers are certainly not that original for Spring they can surely be cute!
I am not a huge flower fan for clothing and I don't think I own that many items with flowers motifs but this palazzo pants somehow striked me when I saw them at a market stall in Italy. I find them super cute and the black and blush flowery print is quite different from the usual multicolors prints.
I think I will be able to wear them anytime of the day on both casual and smart occasions. For this shoothing I am wearing them with my new metallic Adidas Superstar Boost which I love! They are so on trend with the shiny metallic upper the beautiful copper color they are my must-have shoe for Spring!
At night of course I will be swapping my trainers for a pair of wedges or sandals for a more glamourous evening look!

XOXO

My-Sweetvalentine


















Jacket: H&M
Top: H&M
Watch: MICHAEL KORS
Pants: Found at market in Italy
Bag: TALLY WEIJL
Shoes: ADIDAS ORIGINALS



Thursday 27 April 2017

Logo tees from the '90s are back!

Logo tees have been having a moment for some time and this let me say is one of those trends which I really like! My favourite have to be all the logo tees with '90s brands: Fila, Ellesse, Calvin Klein, Guess, Levi's, Champions.. they are not only super cute but also have that vintage vibe which for me is oh so cool!
I am so happy they are back in style as I will be wearing them all Spring! Here I am pairing an Ellesse top with mom's jeans and a khaki jacket with a military vibe. But no worries logo tees are just so easy to combine you can literally wear them with anything, try them underneath a slip dress or with a white denim and you are sure to be the coolest girl on the block! My collection of logo tees is rapidly growing and you will see me wearing many more through the season!

XOXO

My-Sweetvalentine














Jacket: PRIMADONNA COLLECTION
Top: ELLESSE
Jeans: PULL & BEAR
Bag: TALLY WEIJL
Shoes: ADIDAS ORIGINALS

Zara Larsson x H&M

H&M and Zara Larsson have teamed up for a capsule collection which takes inspiration from the style of the Swedish pop sensation. The collection features strong graphics and edgy streetwear pieces such an oversized hoodie and a t-shirt dress. Both pieces are emblazoned with hot pink graphics and strong feminist messages contributing in making the collection fierce but feminine. The colour palette is dominated by pink in various shades complemented by black and silver all in materials such as velour, denim, mesh fabrichs and cotton jersey.
The collection will launch worldwide at selected H&M stores and online on May 18th 2017.






"I am really excited to finally share my collection with H&M. I have had so much fun working with them to design pieces and create a campaign that reflects my personality. I can't wait
to see how girls everywhere wear the pieces to add to their own personal style".
Zara Larsson






















Jack Daniel's recipes for great Summer cocktails

 Summer is coming up and so is the time to enjoy a nice drink while sitting outside. There are many ways to enjoy Jack Daniels whiskey and the recipes are really easy to make and made up of only a few ingredients so really everyone can have a go and enjoy a wonderful Jack Daniel's drink this Summer!.
At the Jack Daniel's event held in Zurich a few weeks ago I had chance to see the cocktails made for us by a Jack Daniel's bartender but I can assure you no bartender is needed  to make a Lynchburg Lemonade or a Jack Honey & Lemonade at home as you can see for yourself from the recipes here below. I have tried for myself and with only a few ingredients you can make some delicious cocktails for you and your guests.
My favorite has to be the Lynchburg Lemonade, yours?












JACK DANIEL'S Lynchburg Lemonade

The JACK DANIEL'S Lynchburg Lemonade
 is prepared with a smoky, 
fresh note of the Old No. 7, 
also called Black Label.
Ingredients:
- 4 cl JACK DANIEL'S Tennessee Whiskey
- 2 cl Triple Sec (orange liqueur)
- Lemonade
- Juice of a lemon
- Juice of a lime
- Cocktail cherry
- Ice cubes

Put all ingredients (except Lemonade) on ice in a shaker, shake briefly
and fill with lemonade. Serve into a cocktail or a special Lemonade glass.















JACK Honey & Lemonade

With its smoky-sweet note, rounded off by the fresh aromas of a lime the JACK
Honey and Lemonade is quickly made with only a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 4 cl JACK DANIEL'S Tennessee Honey
- Lemonade
- Juice of a lime, lime for decoration
- Ice cubes
Preparation:  Pour the JACK DANIEL'S Tennessee Honey in a longdrink glass with ice and fill with lemonade. Put a slice of lime over it as decoration.








JACK DANIEL'S Gentleman Jack Sour

The classic among the sours, JACK DANIEL'S gentleman Jack Sour, is fast and easily
prepared and consists of the soft gentleman jack, sour lemon and sweet syrup.
Ingredients:
- 4 cl GENTLEMAN JACK Tennessee Whiskey
- 2 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cl sugar syrup, maple syrup or freshly squeezed orange juice
- Cocktail cherries or a quarter of orange or lemon slice
Preparation: Put all ingredients in a shaker and shake. Pour the mixture in tumbler-glass with plenty of ice. Garnish with a cocktail and an orange / lemon slice.












System Professional EnergyCode goes Solar!

The System Professional EnergyCode collection gets a Summer addition thanks to the solar products also tailored of course to your energy code. System Professional EnergyCode is as I told you a little while ago is  a truly effective care system tailored to your individual hair and scalp need.
Designed to protect your hair from sun exposure the System Professional EnergyCode Solar range protects hair thanks to the HelioGuard complex. During the summer hair and skin are exposed to UV lights  and hair's structure can be damaged and colour can fade. Take care of your hair this summer with EnergyCode Solar range.
















  • (SOL1) Hair & Body Shampoo: it moisturized hair while removing sunscreen, salt and chorine residue on both hair and skin leaving hair fresh, light, shiny and easy to style. With Helio Restore Complex it is equally effective on skin removing perfectly even waterproof sunscreen.


  • (SOL2) Hydro Repair Conditioner: this conditioner with HelioRestore complex repairs hair from the damages caused by sun's exposure. It also replaces moisture loss from salt and chlorine water making hair really soft and easy to comb.

  • (SOL4) Sun Oil: This sun oil makes your hair really soft as well as deeply conditioning your hair thanks to the luxurious blend of oils. Thanks to the UV filters it protects keratin for long lasting smoothness.

  • (SOL5) Solar Cream: This nourishing sun protection protects hair against UV rays and the damaging effects of salt and chlorine. It helps in controlling frizz and improving combability.

  • (SOL6) Helio Spray: This water resistant  UV protection spray is ideal for all hair types. It protects hair from sun damages. It has a non-greasy formula and prevents color fading and loss of moisture.

To find out which EnergyCode Solar products is better tailored to your hair's needs you can visit  any System Professional salon for a personalized EnergyCode mapping or visit www.systemprofessional.com








SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
EnergyCode Solar Range
is available
 at your nearest System Professional Salon