There are no ugly women...

Today I woke up really, really late and whilst I was under the shower I remembered this sentence I read many many years ago:

I never leave home without make up and actually, a couple of times I dared to do so (reason: empty fridge + Sunday morning = Supermarket) I always had to meet a chatty colleague at the grocery stand!! VERY embarrassing!!

Not only that they see me out of the working environment but without makeup..............that's a no go! After all, one has a reputation to keep!.

I know that many men insist on saying that they prefer us with clean faces, however I never believed that simplicity statement. I just feel ugly without make up, sorry.

I'm a makeup junkie.  

Call me superficial, but when I meet my best friend and see her without a hint of makeup or mascara or even gloss on her lips..........I feel sorry for her.

Okay, okay, her excuse are her two kids, however, I wonder how long do you need to put some mascara on and lipstick?!

Maybe I'm wrong and maybe, when I'm a mum I don't care anymore about looking pretty and maybe I give up all this beauty insanity BUT for the moment I am determined, I need 10 min a day for my beauty ritual! 

PS> it took me exactly 15 min to get ready this morning, including shower, dressing,  make up and teeth brushing. Not bad, huh?

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Apples & Limes

The Why of Chanel Colours

I'm passionate about Chanel and everything that has to do with this amazing lady and her worldwide famous brand.

Recently I've been receiving some super interesting videos about the story of the Maison. About THE Chanel Jacket, THE No. 5, (and yes, in capitals as there are unique!). 

This one today is about the colours she used for her collections. It's all beautifully explained and all sounds so clever!! I love her!

Watch this!

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The loss of a Legend: Oscar de la Renta ♥ (1932-2014✤) ♥

Oscar de la Renta, one of the most sought-after fashion designers of the last half century, dressing American first ladies and Hollywood stars in his classic silhouettes, died on 20th October of complications from cancer at the age of 82.

Born to a prominent family in the Dominican Republic, he went to Spain to study art, but was drawn to fashion and started working alongside Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga.

He made his name in the 1960s dressing one of the major fashion icons of the day, first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and established his company in New York in 1965. 

De la Renta was known as one of the industry's classic creators, famous for elegantly feminine designs marked by flattering silhouettes with full skirts and cinched waists, often rendered in soft hues and floral patterns.

Most recently, de la Renta made the wedding dress for human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin for her marriage in Venice, Italy, last month to Hollywood actor and director George Clooney.

"George and I wanted a wedding that was romantic and elegant, and I can't imagine anyone more able than Oscar to capture this mood in a dress," Amal Clooney told Vogue magazine.

In memory of Oscar de la Renta, from his spring 2015 collection

"So sad for the loss of this legend. Oscar de la Renta, thank you for all the beauty and inspiration you shared with us," tweeted Nina Garcia, the Marie Claire creative director and judge on TV's fashion designer competition "Project Runway".

Earlier this month, de la Renta appointed Nina Ricci's artistic director, Peter Copping, as creative director of his company, a new position that he was to assume in early November, working closely with de la Renta.

Source: www.reuters.com