Flowering prime

Spring is on its way.
These pictures from my dear friend Victoria , make me feel alive this morning.

Columbia Road.

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Open your eyes

"Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around"



Vanilla Sky

It is time for me to turn it all around.

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Coup de Coeur

Conor Harrington By Paul Smith: “He combines being able to paint in a classical way, and then abstracts the work- he has an amazing talent.”

Crossing Lines from Andrew Telling on Vimeo.

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Memorable London

150 years London street photography

Museum of London until 4th September 2011.
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Pimp my sneakers

Extreme makeover for sneakers


To pimp your sneakers click here


Superga Flag series

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I have been beaten by a Crocodile this morning...

By Mert Alas & Marcus Pigott for Lacoste( Felipe Oliveira Baptista)
Does that mean I can play golf with my Cocktail dress?
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Who is your favourite cinema couple?

"Gone with the wind", Victor Fleming, with Clark Gable & Vivien Leigh

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Virgin Suicides

"Emotions, in my experience, aren't covered by single words." (Jeffrey Eugenides)



Everybody had a story of why these girls killed themselves. What is yours?

Mathilde xxx

Svpply my London

A friend introduced me to Svpply recently. It is a website where you can bookmark and find things found in online shops and retail sites (more friendly that Amazon). This is a great way to collect everything at one place and share it with your friend, family, boyfriend…

Follow me on Svpply

To create your own Svpply

Mathilde xxx

Weekend- Playlist

Friday Night with David Bowie "John, I'm only dancing"

Saturday with Metronomy She wants

Sunday with Bob Dylan Just like a woman

COS' I want it!

My COS spring dream


T-Shirt 35€ £29

Heavy cotton trousers 69€ £59


Coat 150€ £135

Canvas brogues 125€ £115



What is your spring dream?
Mathilde xxx

Serious count down in London

Still few more days to get your advent calendar.
Here is my selection for 2010.

For the Ladies
24 mini beauty products to help you to start your day
£65, at Selfridges

For the Gourmet
What a better wake up call than Truffles, sugar minces…
£95 at F&M

For the Millionaire
It is maybe way too much expensive, but it includes a yacht and a golden swatch! So, not really just a calendar than…
£618,000, if you are interested please contact Porch

For a personalised count down

£5.99 at Thorntons

Happy count down,
Mathilde xxx

Play time with Hermes in London

Everyone will agree with me if you want to be Chic you need a silk scarf. Spotted on the majority of F/W 2011 catwalks, it is The accessory of this winter.
But how to wear it?

La Maison Hermes Knotting Cards offers you multiple ways to wear your favourite scarf, around the neck, headscarf, belt, bag handle, bustier… I love it!

What do you need: one square scarf, at least 90cm x 90cm, just to make sure you can realise the majority of combinations.

I am not sure if you can still find this game cards in store, so I have a special treat for you click here

Mathilde xxx

Mick Rock(s) London

Idea Generation hosted Mick Rock: Rock Exhibition last weekend, in association with Zippo.

Mick Rock not only captured The best rock music pictures, but also helped to define the meaning sense and trend of Rock’n Roll during the 70’s.
This is the best retrospective and documentary done on rock music, mostly provocative and outrageous. To be very honest, what else can we expect from Rock’n Roll anyway…?

I leave you there with my favourite selection ,which I hope will rock your day!.

Mathilde xxx

L'envie Lanvin in London

Oui Oui Oui!

Fashionista get ready for the new H&M designer collection, created by our King: Alber Elbaz for Lanvin .
The Swedish prêt-a-porter brand is making our dream come true: Lanvin designer cloth at affordable prices.

The women collection has been inspired from the Parisian glamour. It is very much a Lanvin collection, with clean silhouette for the dresses, flashy colours and enchanted accessories.

Lucas Ossendrijver was in charge of the man collection. He is showing us today what is the new face (or should I say wardrobe) of a Gentleman. You will find tuxedo suits, 3 buttons jackets, cardigan with light stitching and stunning accessories.

When Lanvin’s exclusive collection for H&M arrives in store on November 23 (24th for UK), the absolute essence of Lanvin will be available in
around 200 stores worldwide.

Mathilde xxx

Hello London Galleries

Eating, Partying, “Arting”…Where to be seen this weekend in London’s most famous galleries...

We eat at Mess, The Saatchi Gallery: The best venue for a Saturday night, with a very attractive menu (Pumpkin Tortellini). Open Until 11.30pm Tues –Sat.

We Arty at National Gallery: What a better start for the weekend than a long evening walk around the National Gallery paintings. Enjoy a drink at the award winning eaterie Olivier Peyton’s restaurant (must see the view).

We dance at Victoria & Albert Museum Every last Friday of the month, participate at the V&A’s Friday Late event. DJs, special guests… Have a break and feel the Art.

I wish you a very Arty Weekend!

Arty London

The weekend has arrived again, yes! But do you want it to be the same as every weekend? Here are few things to do this weekend that you probably wouldn't normally...

We visit the London Art festival: One of the UK’s biggest and best established Modern British and Contemporary art fairs, where collectors at all levels of experience can browse and mingle in style.. The London Art Fair 2010 takes over the Business Design Centre in Islington for a five day exhibition of work from over 100 of the country’s premier art.

We eat at OTTOLENGHI: This southern Mediterranean restaurant and deli has become a cast-iron favourite with Islington's socialites, who love the all-white decor, the sharing tables and the exotic cuisine, that mixes a dash of Italy. You can eat from £12.

We shop at Aria :Aria is a lovely place to browse and look at all sorts of designer (but still affordable) house wares, local UK designers. Everyone always comments on how cool the rings are.

We listen to Julien Casablancas, my favourite song “11th Dimension”

Enjoy your Arty weekend…

Mathilde.

Swinging London VII

What's new for the weekend??

We go see Trafalgar Christmas tree. Each year since 1947, a Norway offers a Christmas tree to Londoners to show their gratitude for Britain's support during World War II. For many Londoners the Christmas tree and carol singing in Trafalgar Square represent the start of Christmas countdown.

We drink at The Tea House. If you are looking for a warm place to drink a White Jasmine tea (my favorite) this is one of the best spot in London. Even better, these teas make useful gifts – anyone for a cuppa?

We shop Sonia Rykiel at H&M. The French house founded by the “Queen of Knits” represents the distinctive, modern and impertinent spirit of Paris. Sonia Rykiel pour H&M will be available on 5th December.

We listen to Taken by Trees, my favorite, song of John Lewis Christmas ad campaign: Sweet Child O’ Mine (original by Guns & Roses, you knew that already)

Have a lovely weekend…
Mathilde.

Zoe & Morgan Love London

Zoe and Morgan, brother and sister design duo, have been launching their first jewelery collection in 2005. Following in the footsteps of their jeweler father, they first experimented with design and learned the business at his shop Moonbird.

I am happy to present you today their new collection: We loves wins, they take inspiration from their worldly travels, and create handmade necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Get ready to see serpent and skull motif necklaces becoming fashion must-haves.

If you want to treat yourself with a piece of Zoe & Morgan jewelery count £80 for a pair of earrings, £90 for a ring, £100 for a bracelet and £150 for a necklace (all the accessories are coming in gold or silver).

We can find Zoe & Morgan new collection into Beyond The Valley, and of course online with Asos and net-a-porter

I leave you there with my favorite pieces from the new collection…