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Monthly Archives: July 2012

the pro, part II

By Marlene | Published: 11. July 2012
Remember when I said I wanted to show you the rest of Kathrin's sensational Fashion Week outfit "tomorrow"? So, that was five days ago. But here it is now! We had about ten seconds to take the picture and - what can I say? - she's a total pro in front of the camera, too. P.S. I need a printed pencil skirt. Now. Suggestions?

beauty favourites

By Marlene | Published: 9. July 2012
When Ari asked me to share some of my favourite beauty buys - and, perhaps, some secrets - on her blog Primer & Lacquer, I had no idea that: 1. I have a lot of favourites. A LOT. 2. If I had fewer favourites, I'd have more money in my account (although naturally, I like to think, also less shiny hair, ahem). 3. How much I'd enjoy going through my [...]

review: syfb

By Marlene | Published: 7. July 2012
So last night James, our visiting friend Charlotte and I went to the "Start Your Own Fashion Business" award (or SYFB). I arrived a bit later than they did and went straight to looking at and taking pictures of the three collections in competition. I might as well have stopped at Blame. Because I really liked the clothes. But also because one of the models [...]

the pro

By Marlene | Published: 6. July 2012
Alright, so here's how I blog during fashion week (or, really, any other week): late at night, glass of red wine to my right, box of Manner Schnitten to my left, on the sofa, thinking "Well, I could always write that post tomorrow..." A thought usually followed by more red wine, then bed. Yesterday, Kathrin showed me how it's done: laptop in her bag, writing [...]