BYREDO “BAUDELAIRE”

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Byredo scents (I have been wearing “Blanche”, “Gypsy Water”, “La Tulipe” and “Velvet Haze” for years) and every time I visit a Byredo store or counter and fall in love with new scents. My recent discovery is “Baudelaire“, which has notes of black pepper, incense, leather, hyacinth and papyrus. I think it’s a wonderful scent for autumn and winter. It’s always surprising – I fall in love with it again and again.

SIGNET RING BY SIF JAKOBS

This golden signet ring by Sif Jakobs Jewellery perfectly matches the scent: it’s a mixture of masculine and feminine, classic yet modern. I find golden and silver signet rings very beautiful because of their old-school heritage feeling and unisex appeal. This one is my new favourite! I got it in a small size so that I can wear it as a pinky ring.

Other favourite things in the photo: diamond “Vita ring” by Nives, vintage rolex.

PAULA’S CHOICE SKINCARE ROUTINE

I had read and heard a lot about Paula’s Choice before and when my skin was thrown off balance when I decided to quit taking the pill this summer, I thought I would finally give these products, that receive so much praise, a try.

I had a skin and product consultation with Paula’s Choice via phone, to make sure I pick the right products for me (great customer service, if you ask me!). These are the products I am using daily: “Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer” with SPF 50 as a day cream, and “Resist Barrier Repair” as a night cream. Both have a moisturizing and anti-aging effect. I use the “Resist Hydrating Cleanser” in the evening. I love these products, because they give my skin, which tends to feel very dry, enough moisture and care without feeling “too much” or greasy on my skin.

Whenever I feel like my skin needs some extra care and moisture, I apply the “Super Hydrate Mask“, which can be used overnight or washed off after 20 minutes.

And now to the magic product: Paula’s “2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant“. I couldn’t live without acid peelings or gels, they are a vital part of my skincare routine, and this one is truly amazing! I don’t use it every day, but around 3 times a week, in the morning – but it really depends on my skin condition. If you’re using this product, please remember to always apply a face cream with SPF during the day (after your skin has completely absorbed the peeling)!

I am definitely a fan of Paula’s Choice now.

Also in the photo: “Mini Sunshine Necklace” by Logan Hollowell jewelry.

SOUVENIRS FROM LA

You could get a glimpse of it in the first photo – here’s a little souvenir I bought myself in Los Angeles: a custom lighter case by Are You Am I. I also bought crystals (obviously!) and sage for smudging. The modern witch/ eso hippie in me is cheering!
The ceramic shell is by Frances Costelloe.

MORE TIE-DYE

… and more souvenirs from Los Angeles: a vintage tie-dye sweatshirt by I Stole My Boyfriend’s Shirt (which I actually found in the hotel gift shop of “Shutter’s on the Beach” in Santa Monica), a vintage tie-dye T-Shirt, which I bought at “Varsity“, and a tie-dye longsleeve shirt by Reformation. Groovy, aren’t they?

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My all-time favourite looks for summer holidays in Europe are linen dresses, straw baskets and hats, and leather sandals. Sorry to be so basic, but there’s just nothing like a simple summer look to make you truly feel that you’re on holiday. And what I lack in make-up during these holidays, I make up with beads and shells jewellery as well as hair accessories. This summer, I made some amazing discoveries, where to find the perfect accessories online – see below for the details.

Linen Dress by Vero Moda (via Peek & Cloppenburg)
Straw hat from Spain (but you can find it here)
Straw basket from Spain (but you can find it here)
Sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals (more affordable alternative here)
Sunglasses by Arket x Ace & Tate
Hair clip by Hello Love
Necklace by Tela Wave
Ring by Ciao Amore

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Es gibt zwei unabhängige Unternehmen Peek & Cloppenburg mit ihren Hauptsitzen in Düsseldorf und Hamburg. Dieser Artikel beruht auf einer Kooperation mit der Peek & Cloppenburg KG, Düsseldorf, deren Häuserstandorte ihr unter www.peek-cloppenburg.de findet.

The hotel is located right next to the ancient Ruins of Empuries in a pretty little Costa Brava bay. You can easily walk along the coast to other bays and beaches – perfect when you’re in need of some barefoot-days!

All photos: my own

The starting point for our trip was the tiny village of Villadamat, around 35 km from the city of Girona, to which we flew from Germany. The farming village of Villadamat consists of a few sand-coloured houses, a church, one grocery store, one bar – and the beautiful B&B “Les Hamaques“, which was created by an interior designer and his wife, a journalist and stylist. … and their small hotel has turned out even more magical than you can imagine. A wild garden with a salt water pool, the sounds of the birds, a greenhouse, which is attached to a community kitchen, where breakfast is served in the morning, and wonderful, friendly hosts made our stay one we will never forget.

From this perfect base we drove our little rental car to medieval villages, small bays, beaches, along winding roads and along golden fields. My must-sees near Villadamat: the villages of Sant Marti d’Empuries, Peratallada, Pals, Ullastret and Begúr. The countryside in between. The bays and beaches of Aiguablava, Sa Riera and Sa Tuna. The Dalí house and museum, if you’re interested in his Art.

I’ll tell you more about our Spanish holiday – and about our second beautiful hotel (this one directly on the beach) in my next post.

All photos: my own

We stayed at The Hoxton Paris, which is conveniently located within easy walking distance of le Marais, the Louvre, the jardin de Tuileries, jardin du Palais Royal, île de la Cité, Galeries Lafayette, … and several other places we wanted to visit. The hotel’s courtyard and restaurant is a popular meeting place for Paris’ hipster crowd, and you can find all kinds of trendy restaurants, bars and shops near the hotel.

We had deliberately not made many plans ahead of the trip – apart from our visit of the Musée du Louvre (we bought the tickets online in advance, in order to avoid the line in front of the museum). It was simply so lovely to be back in Paris in spring! We spent most of our time just walking around the city, we did some vintage shopping, had cake at Ladurée (I just had to), stopped by Hotel Ritz for an apéro, ate truffle pommes frites and salads (French cuisine isn’t too veggie friendly after all, but Paris is the one place on earth where I’ll happily order pommes frites), and we admired chic Parisians on their scooters. Sadly we did not visit Notre-Dame this time … Who knows when it will be possible again.

Here are some impressions from our stay. I’m sharing a few discoveries at the end of this post.

Stay:
The Hoxton Hotel

Shopping:
Bobby Vintage
Valois Vintage
Kilo Shop
Maison de Vacances
Le Drugstore Parisien

Eat:
Season
Ladurée
Bambou
Hotel Ritz
Café Kitsuné

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I definitely regret that I gave away the supercool leopard print jeans that I used to own (and love) seven years ago (I wore them with my “Pistol” boots by Acne Studios and my “Alexa” bag by Mulberry – remember 2012? … Time flies!). I should have known that fashion trends always return.

Fringe leather jacket by Replay
Animal print shirt by H&M 
Jeans by Anine Bing x Gina Tricot (similar here)
Boots by Sandro (old season)
Bag by YSL

T-Shirt: DIY (similar here and here)
Leather trousers: J Brand
Sneakers: Balenciaga lookalikes – shop the original here
Bag: Chanel
Hair Clip: Hello Love

SAINT LAURENT BANDANA BAG AND DIY-TIE-DYE

Even though I am generally trying not to buy too many things – and even though I generally believe that I have everything I need – sometimes love at first sight strikes me like a lightning bolt. When I saw this bag in the Saint Laurent boutique I just knew it was perfect for me. (I actually missed the Chanel bandana bags a few years ago, but dreamed of them ever since.) Well, last Friday I decided to get this bag for me – and it is making me so happy!

In the background of the above photo you can see a tie-dye T-Shirt I made myself a few weeks ago, during the DIY-tie-dye-session I had at my home with a friend. I am obsessed with tie-dye shirts, sweaters and hoodies at the moment. They’re so much fun! And I am already planning a second tie-dye-party with friends.

BAROQUE PEARLS

How beautiful is this baroque pearl necklace by Sophie by Sophie? I have been a fan of her classic, yet modern designs for years and this necklace is definitely a new favourite piece in my jewellery box! Every baroque pearl is unique – I like to look at them as the rebels among the pearls.

The golden signet ring in the above photo is by Maria Black. I absolutely love it and I wear it almost every day. Such a cool piece that really upgrades every outfit! I think Maria Black is making amazing tough and cool, but equally elegant signet rings – this one is great, too.

DIPTYQUE CANDLES

Even though spring is coming closer (when it’s sunny it seems like it’s almost here!), February is still a good month to lighten candles and to enjoy cosy evenings at home (I got hooked on “Sex Education” on Netflix this week and finished watching it last night).
My favourite scented candles are by Diptyque – I’m a big fan of their classics like “Figuier” and “Baies”, but I also love their limited editions and special collections, like the candle “La Prouveresse”, which comes in a beautiful handmade porcelain pot.

COCONUT BATHS

… and speaking of cosy evenings at home: I am addicted to the “Coconut Milk Bath Soak” by Herbivore (via Niche Beauty). It smells so so good – a mixture of coconut and vanilla –, like the best dessert I can imagine. … It’s kind of hard not to eat it. Haha! It’s also quite moisturizing, so it’s a real treat for your body and skin during winter!

HEALTHY WAFFLES

Buying a waffle iron was one of the best decisions I made last year. (It’s the simple things, eh?) Since then I have been perfecting my recipe for healthy waffles every other weekend. I really like this recipe by Heavenlynn Healthy, which I have slightly adapted for my own waffles (I always use oats, wholegrain flour, bananas, oat milk, no sugar, coconut oil for the waffle iron and loads of yummy toppings. I haven’t figured out how to make waffles without eggs yet, my vegan waffles never turned out right, but I’m working on it …)

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BLACK AND WHITE INTERIOR TREASURES

The very talented artist and illustrator Ralf Nietmann drew this Picasso-inspired postcard and gave it to me as a gift. It will always remind me to stay optimistic whenever I look at it.

The vintage Fornasetti tray I found in an antique shop in Hamburg. I think it had been waiting for me. The candles are by Diptyque and Bella Freud; and the ceramic shell is by Frances Castelloe.

HAIR CLIPS

This Copenhagen trend got me all of a sudden! Glitter hair clips by Pico (via Hello Love and Mili Store) and “Love” clip by Pico for Edited.

NEW PIERCING AND JEWELLERY

When having the pleasure to host Hamburg’s first “Fine Piercing Party” together with Anita Hass and Juuls Juuls I also got a new piercing myself! Thank you, Juuls Juuls!

The little diamond stud is by Maria Tash (just like the triple diamond stud), the new diamond hoop is by The Last Line (similar here).

CRYSTAL TOOLS

My quartz and crystal obsession was elevated to a whole new level with this quartz water bottle (via Soul Zen), which I absolutely love and which is a daily reminder to keep my thoughts clear (and which hopefully gives me energy as well – at least that is what quartz is said to do).

My favourite beauty tool at the moment is this rose quartz face roller (via Niche Beauty), which is not only very beautiful but also the most relaxing and wonderful thing in the morning! I keep it in the fridge for an extra refreshing face massage. I am obsessed!

BEAUTY FAVOURITES

And speaking of beauty … I had been wanting to try the Foreo face brushes for a while – and ever since I used the Foreo “Luna Mini 2″ for the first time I understand why so many people love this brand. My skin just feels so much cleaner and smoother after I have used the face brush.

Two other discoveries I made: the “Noni Glow” face oil by Kora Organics (via Douglas) and Skinceutical’s “Hydrating B5″ serum (I basically love all their serums!).

I have also been taking two new “inner beauty” supplements: “Daily Biotic Complex” by Ogaenics and “Beauty x Hyaluron” by Ylumi.

Something else that made me very happy: one of my favourite hair care brands ever, Ouai, has created a travel set which contains three of their best products: “Dry Texture Foam”, “Volume Spray” and “Wave Spray” – and it also includes several hair clips to create wavy hair! You can shop it via Niche Beauty.

“PALM SPRINGS” BY RALF NIETMANN

I have changed a few things about my home: a new rug, new pictures, … and some other little things that help to give my apartment a fresh look.My favourite new additions are the artworks by Ralf Nietmann (you have seen the other one above). This one is called “Palm Springs” – and I am always on board with California dreaming …

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Clockwise:
“Rock & Sea Circus Bracelet” by Anni Lu
“Stressed” Bracelet by Coqui
“Anxiety Necklace” by Coqui
Personalised bracelet by Dana Levy
“Candy Man Bracelet” by Wald

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