EIS SCHALEN SINN WONNERSCHEIN! (A scarf a day keeps the doctor away ..)

#THINGSILOVE #ILOVESCARVES #INDIANEWS #HANDMADE #GUDDEMOIEN #TIMELESSPIECES
 TIMELESS PIECES™   one-of-a-kind scarves are made in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India by a designer artisan. 

Spontaneous color and pattern dazzle in these unique masterpieces of silk assembled from vintage saris with traditional hand-made embroidery.

In an inspired recycling endeavor, sections of vintage saris are pieced together into romantic and colorful one-of-a-kind shawls. This type and detail of sari embroidery, beading and cut-out-work doesn't exist any longer and you will be the only one wearing this exact same shawl.

Not only are the scarves extremely beautiful they also give us a chance to showcase worthy works of art from the other side of the world.

available at www.timelesspieces.com

Model: Ayoush; Copyright: TIMELESS PIECES, LLC 

Featured on www.clew.lu  May 2014

http://clew.lu/2014/05/26/letz-create-martine-gales/

ECH HUNN DECH GAER! (Be my Valentine ..)

#THINGSWELOVE #ARMCANDY #GUDDEMOIEN #VALENTINESDAY #JEWELRY #ONEOFAKIND #SHOPNOW #WESHIPWORLDWIDE #HANDMADE #TIMELESSPIECES 

We love Valentine's Day around here. Sure it can be over-commercialized, some might even call it cheesy, but all irony aside it is a day to remember YOUR LOVE (S).

La Saint Valentin - Valentine's day - عيد الحب commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is one of the most celebrated holiday around the world second to New Year's Eve/Day.

Our illustrator Arash Akhgari - Visual Artist captured the mood perfectly, don't you think? 

Shop for your LOVE at www.timelesspieces.com  

Credits: Arash Akhgari for TIMELESS PIECES; All Rights Reserved 

ENG HOER-EG SACH (Curly hair is the bane of my existence..)

Here at Gudde Moien we are always on the search for new hair products that actually work. Having thick, frizzy and unruly hair makes all of us obsessed with finding quick fixes and perhaps a miracle cure. 

I recently tested OROFLUIDO's Sahara dry oil spray and loved everything about it. Granted, there was almost no humidity and the temperatures were hovering around 80 Degrees (no extreme weather conditions) but it left my hair soft, very manageable and reduced most of the frizz. It is also lightweight and I must admit I am quite fond of the vanilla/amber smell (not cloying).

Here is some additional info on the Orofluido Sahara Spray via Vogue "Desert sun shield. At temperatures up to 45°C, under humid conditions and with a blustering wind, this intensely hydrating, nourishing cocktail of Argan, Cyprus, Flaxseed and Jojoba oils, combined with anti UVA-UVB filters steps up to the mark."
Agreed!

Price €22.60 or $30 

All of us at GUDDE MOIEN and TIMELESS PIECES are wishing you  A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR filled with Good Health, Joy and Sweetness. Thank you for all your support in 2012.  

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.

D’KLEEDER MAACHEN D’LEIT! (Paris – part 2)

I am not a fan of fast fashion chains (I highly recommend reading "Overdressed" by Elizabeth L. Cline) à la H&M, Forever21, Old Navy, Zara, etc. For one, the ethical issues (pollution, toxic chemicals, labor rights and conditions…) are hard to ignore. Moreover, I prefer investing in my wardrobe, making sure my garments have a great fit and stand the test of time. Quality over quantity!

This said, if you are on a budget, shopping at a value retailer is often a solution and truth be told, at some point or another, most of us have bought inexpensive staples. The trick is to find items that hold their shape, don't shrivel or fall apart after the first washing/dry-cleaning and are able to endure a few fashion cycles. Enter Massimo Dutti (owned by Zara's parent company Inditex).

I visited their Champs-Elysées location and was pleasantly surprised:

a) Gorgeous window displays; an inviting, sleek store design

b) Staff was extraordinarily nice and helpful

c) Large selection of clothing, footwear and accessories (men, women, kids)

d) Free tailoring on full priced items

e) The clothing is on trend rather than trendy, very wearable and well-made (high-end fabrics f.ex. cashmere, silk, etc. but not top quality (there is a reason why a Loro Piana sweater retails for $600+) and all within a comfortable price range ($100+ sweater and shirts; $200+ blazers; $300+ coats)

From a stylistic point of view, Massimo Dutti is a cross between Banana Republic (classic cuts) and J.Crew (colors and choice) paired with an European sensibility.

I bought a tweed & leather jacket and a silk tunic and wore them later in the evening to great acclaim. While I might not become a regular Massimo Dutti customer, I will definitely check out their recently opened Midtown NYC store  (their first venture in the US) and the exclusive-to-NYC limited edition collection. 

Massimo Dutti currently has over 270 stores in 23 countries. 
Luxembourg location: 37, Grand Rue, Luxembourg-Ville 

If you don't have a boutique in your area, shop online. 

(article first published on Gudde Moien Facebook page on October 19, 2012)