bonne année!

the zetter

This is such a cool and cosy place away from the bustle of the West End. The Zetter Hotel is to me a cute little chic bolthole for when you need to cosy up for a good conversation (of the deep and meaningful kind) and some good food.

The bistro has a good selection of your not-so-typical french food but with a more contemporary twist to it. All delicious coupled with a good wine list. Tres bonne!

The Zetter Hotel
St John's Square, 86 - 88 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5RJ

le editrix

French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld leaving after ten years… is Mr Tom Ford calling her back to relive Gucci / YSL golden years? Or.... are there more exciting things to come from this fashion revolutionary?

joyeux noël

blackbird

adr - fiercest chick in fashion

Anna Della Russo getting ready for the Masquerade ball celebrating Vogue Paris' 90th Anniversary
Headpiece: Gareth Pugh

Gown: Custom made by Pucci

Photos via jaknjil.com

karling in the new year

Who wouldn’t want to start a year off chicly with Karl Lagerfield’s calendar for Pirelli? The designer picked his favorite muses like Julianne Moore, Erin Wasson and of course, Baptiste Giabiconi, to model in the limited-edition mythology-themed almanac. Mmmmmm......

kaisertv

A Karl Lagerfeld television network? We can all dream. For now,I’ll settle for recent news that the Kaiser has indulged his thespian side...and shot a Volkswagen commercial. Even I couldn't make this stuff up! The playful spots directed by Johan Renck (the genius behind music videos for Madonna and Robbie Williams) will arrive on December 22 in Germany, and Karl reportedly plays himself.

in progress - Habits, Patterns, Algorithms

Stephan Jaklitsch Architects - the firm behind the design of Marc Jacobs stores around the world, and soon to be unveiled, this is a a preview of their first ground-up store for the brand, located in Omotesando, Tokyo, right next to Herzog & de Meuron’s Prada store.

The 3,000sq feet project (which already won an Award of Excellence from AIA New York) is a stratified volume, with two dark strips sitting on top of a glass box, acting as a lamp during night.

Cheesy as this video may be, but the tune is sooooooo uplifting!!

sac magique

I am in love with these bags, whatever the colour, but mainly in the lovely blue and navy hues it comes in, or... just any colour - red, khaki, black... J'adore......! Xmas wishlist No. 555. Noted.

Bonne weekend! Bisous! X

Photo via jaknjill.com

love is all you need

You needn't be recession-proof to buy some fine jewellery, really. Marie-Helene de Taillac's mini love amulet pendant is made of 23-carat gold and royal blue enamel, and weighing in at under four figures, it's less expensive than most boots at Harrods or Louboutin. Epic with tees of any persuasion!

Available at net-a-porter.com

Daisy Buchanan

The recent CFDA awards event was a big night for Carey Mulligan. Sure, she was on the arm of Karl Lagerfeld at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund party, but she also got what looks likely to be the next big role in her career: as Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby. According to Deadline Hollywood, Mulligan got the call from Luhrmann on the red carpet—and promptly burst into tears. (In fairness, I might too if I was told I’d be playing opposite Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.) “I was thrilled to pick up the phone an hour ago to the young Oscar-nominated British actress Carey Mulligan and say to her: ‘Hello, Daisy Buchanan,’ ” Lurhmann said in a statement to Deadline. Here’s a preview of what to expect: The Aussie director shot this image of Carey in character during a rehearsal earlier this month... enchanting, non?