MENG HAUT ASS DAT WAERT! (The skin you're in ..)

#MUSTHAVE #DONTLEAVEHOMEWITHOUTIT #SPF #GUDDEMOIEN

There are some beauty products I can easily do without (blush f.ex.) BUT I NEVER leave the house sans Sunscreen (and nor should you)

I am a light-skinned Northern European, using SPF is a MUST. Over the years, I tried many products before settling for these two:

1) Face, Neck - CHANEL UV Essentiel Complete Sunscreen SPF50
Chanel describes this as the “skin’s guardian angel”. It is oil-free and lightweight with a pleasant non-obtrusive smell. It is not chalky (although it contains Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide) and glides on easily. The only drawback is the price tag: $55 1 fl oz

2) Rest of the body - Anthelios by Laroche-Posay. I purchased Anthelios suncare products in France long before the FDA finally approved their sale in the US. High SPF, fragrance/paraben free, water resistant and tolerance tested on sensitive skin. 

Anthelios products are recommended and endorsed by the The Skin Cancer Foundation and by many dermatologists. Reasonable price range.
Only drawback: white residue on my face and my pores tend to get clogged (even with the Fluide and the Mineral) (doesn't happen with the Chanel UV Essentiel)

Both Chanel and La Roche-Posay offer a vast range of sun care products. Check them out.

DAT ASS LEIWT! (In Love ..)

I am in LOVE!!!

The new limited edition Chanel Le Vernis DIWALI paired with the Mono & Me gold skull bracelet spells PERFECTION!!
The end!

Chanel Diwali €25.00; Mono & Me - Gold skull bracelet: €50.00; 


P.S.
Via Chanel: 
"A glowing mix of pale gold and luminous silver recalls the traditional festival of lights with opulence. Part of the limited edition Bombay Express de Chanel Collection."

UM STRAND! (Life’s a beach ..)

Endless white sand, shimmering blue water, radiant sunshine, tropical umbrella drinks, all add up to summer perfection.

Not planning a beach vacation? Here are 7 turquoise accessories to rock on or off the beach.

VIVE L’ETE!!

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1. Shamina Cashmere scarf $590 / €467

2. Turquoise 3 Row Necklace $489 / €386

3.  Meenakari Enamel Bracelet $110 / €87

4.  Turquoise and Gold Earrings $455 / €359

5.  Hand embroidered Clutch $589 / €465

6.  Cocktail ring $289 / €228

7.  Chanel Coco Blue www.chanel.com

All items www.timelesspieces.com  except Chanel Le Vernis “Coco Blue”  

BLOZECHT! (True blue ..)

Blue is my favorite color. Our company logo is electric blue.

I like all shades of blue, from a brilliant Tiffany turquoise to a dark ink navy. Needless to say that I am ecstatic that blue is the color du jour for nails. Last fall, Chanel set the mood with “Les Jeans”, a denim inspired trio of nail polishes and judging from the Fall/Winter 12/13 fashion shows, this beauty trend is here to stay, for now at least.

Here are my picks:

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Butter London No more Waity, Katie $14

Dior Vernis St. Tropez, $23 

Essie Go Overboard, $8

OPI Dating a Royal, $7.50

China Glaze Blue Island Iced Tea, $4

Chanel Coco Blue, $29

Rescue Beauty Lounge, Bikini Bottom, $18

Nails Inc London  Baker Street, $9.50

Zoya Ibiza, $8

Click on links for additional information. Selected nail polishes can be found in Europe and in the US. Need additional information, send an email

OH MADAME, DIR RICHT AWER GUDD! (Scent of a woman ..)

“A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future.” 

Coco Chanel

My name is MG and I am a perfume lover. I started wearing perfume at the age of five when I sneaked into my Grandma’s bedroom and proceeded to literally “bathe” in 4711, a refreshing old-world cologne. When questioned, I vigorously denied the obvious. It became a ritual for me (the splashing of cologne not the lying) which was graciously tolerated by my beloved Boma. 

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My taste in perfume has evolved through the years and I still do not leave the house without a bottle in my purse or luggage (a smaller bottle these days due to the stringent travel regulations and restrictions). I ardently follow news about imminent releases and launches and eagerly test them but of all things I have a peculiar fondness for the classics. I like full bodied oriental fragrances with rich aromas. Musk, leather, sandalwood, frankincense and patchouli are among my favorite accords. My constants are Shalimar (the original not the re-issue) and Bois d’Armenie by Guerlain while Tabac Blond by Caron, Rahät Loukoum by Serge Lutens and others are rotated depending on mood and season.

I wear scents that suit my taste and happily cross the perfume gender divide. My latest obsession is the intricate and compelling Bel Ami by Hermes (again not the re-issue but the original).

On a related side note, J’adore by Dior was the best selling perfume in France (according to the NPD Group) in 2011. It surpassed for the second year in a row the grande dame of perfume sales, the iconic Chanel No 5

There are so many incredible scents on the market and hundreds more are released every year. We all have our idiosyncratic list of favorites but when it comes to personal style there is no “right” or “wrong”. My Grandma would certainly agree.

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JEAN-IUS! (You nailed it ..)

Gudde Moien!

We love nail varnish and nail art. It is an easy and affordable way to quickly spruce up or effortlessly complete your look.

Chanel – Le Vernis nail colors are among our favorites. Their state-of-the-art formula strengthens and moisturizes nails and the rich hues always seem to be a step above the rest. When Chanel unveils a new polish, the fashion world pays attention; Rouge Noir, Black Satin, Riva and Khaki Vert all achieved cult-like status.

Chanel debuted last September in the US in celebration of Vogue’s Fashion Night out, a limited edition trio pack: Les Jeans de Chanel. These denim inspired polishes quickly became the Next Big Thing and sold out faster than macarons at Ladurée.

Peter Philips, Global creative director of Chanel makeup and the brains behind some of the Holy Grail lacquers has created Blue Rebel (the darkest blue of the collection), Blue Boy (medium classic blue) and Coco Blue (the lightest color of the set, a sky blue with a hint of shimmer). 

For the more adventurous, the colors are designed to be worn on different fingers so you get all three shades on one hand. 

At long last, Chanel is launching this highly anticipated nail collection in France on March 6. Reserve your bottle(s) at your local Chanel boutique, buy it online or at Parfumerie Ici Paris XL (Luxembourg).  Price: €22/bottle.

One thing is sure, these Jeans will always fit.

Click on the links or pictures for additional information.

All pictures courtesy of  www.Chanel.com