Karl Lagerfeld has a surprise for us!

Chanel will be releasing another short film on dec. 1^st! The title is “Reincarnation” and was created and directed by Karl Lagerfeld himself, in honor of the Métiers d’Art collection which will be presented in Salzburg next week. I’m so excited about Cara Delevingne and Pharrell Williams being the main characters!!

The film recounts on the moment when Coco Chanel was inspired to create the iconic Chanel jacket, when she spotted the elevator operator’s uniform at the Austrian hotel where she vacationed in 1954.

Pharrell plays the elevator operator wearing the famous jacket, and Cara plays an Austrian royalty in a beautiful dress. 

The song, “CC The World” that comes with the trailer is composed by Pharrell and sung by Cara. This model was apparently on the first row when talent was handed out. What is it that Cara can’t do?!

Have a look at the teaser, are you also getting excited for the complete version of the film?

- Amal ♥

Tarte cosmetics

Hello lovely readers,

Last year, my cousin introduced me to this new make-up brand called Tarte. One of the main things I love about these products is that they are cruelty-free and eco-friendly! As you probably have read before on this blog, you know that I have highly sensitive skin. I'm always skeptical about trying out new products because I easily break-out. But Tarte only uses naturally-derived ingredients which mean there is no crazy chemical bad-for-your-skin stuff in it!

This brand originates from the US, and that is where I got my products as well. Unfortunately, they don't have stores in every single country. For the american readers, you can find this brand at ULTA. For other countries: it's available in SEPHORA (make sure to check the website first to see if they actually got it!)

My absolute favourites:

Tarte Amazonian Clay Airbrush Foundation

Tarte Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes!

Thanks for reading! 

Xoxo Molly

Who is Taylor Marie Hill?

I’ve been wanting to write this article for a while, but never really got to it. Today I decided to write, and immediately upload it (hurray for my productivity!). 

So this article is about Taylor Marie Hill. Maybe you haven’t heard from her before, but you must have spotted her face at least once. Taylor has been modelling since she was 15 years old. She started with Ford Models, now the model is signed up with IMG Models.

Taylor Hill for Blugirl ss 2013

I’ve been keeping an eye on this girl for about two years now and I’ve been sensing that she’s making big career steps in the world of modelling. I think she has a lot of potential and she might get really big in the near future, that’s why I wanted to introduce you all to this girl. I also think that she deserves this little shout out.

There’s not too much to find about her on the internet or in magazines, but I thought it would also be fun to give you an overview about the things I picked up about her since I first spotted her. By the way, I think it must have been on Instagram. She caught my eye because she seemed very familiar to me. I had seen her before on the H&M website. She’s been working a lot for H&M, DIVIDED. That’s why you might spot her while looking for clothes on their online shop. 

Taylor Hill for H&M

You can also find her on the VS PINK website. She’s even has been on the head banner for a while. And not so long ago, Taylor announced that she’ll be walking in the VSFS this year. She posted a picture on her IG account, caption: “New from VS pink also I’m super excited to announce I’ll be walking in the VSFS this year I’m coming for Ya London!! @victoriassecret”.

Taylor Hill for VS PINK

I already mentioned I have a feeling that Taylor Hill is becoming bigger. The fact that she will be in the VSFS is of course one of the biggest reasons. But also because I’ve seen her on several catwalks during the latest Fashion Month. She’s walked for Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce & Gabbana, Christopher Kane, Versace, Kenzo, ... and (my favourite designer!!), Elie Saab!
 

Sooo, big up for this girl! I’m no expert in the model industry, but in my opinion she’s been doing awesome work and I think she’s a person we’ll be hearing more about soon. I’m telling you girls, keep her name in mind. Taylor Marie Hill.

If you want to know more about her modeling story, then go watch this video!

- Amal ♥

Plain T stylin’

I’ve been loving plain T’s lately. It’s the perfect item for creating different styles and a great base for layering. In this post I will show you some of my plain T creations. Hopefully you can use this as an inspiration for your own outfits. :-)

This is an everyday look. The plain T allows you to play with different accessories.

Here you have a look that’s more convenient for a more special event. This glitter skirt brings out your feminine side!

This is how I mostly style my plain T. A laid back look, again with some jewellery to spice up the outfit. I love slip-ons!

If you want to see more “outfitbords” like these, visit: http://imagina-tion.polyvore.com/ t’s my Polyvore account.

Love,
Amal

Pic of the week: Blake Lively's baby bump

Starting today, I will be sharing a pic of the week on each Saturday.

This week's picture goes out to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.

The actress and actor are expecting their first child. Blake Lively confimed her pregancy early this week. She shared this amazing news by posting a picture of her baby bump on her lifestyle website Preserve. (shoutout to the cutest baby announcement ever!)

Blake is now posting more photos of her pregnant figure. So if you want more babybumpfun, then go visit her website!

I can only imagine this is going to be a beautiful baby. - Amal ♥

5 items I would definitely repurchase

Hello there,

sorry for being so MIA lately. I've been all over the place: London, Marseille, Paris and Mallorca. It was great but I'm happy to be sleeping in my own bed.

I love trying out new products but here are 5 products that I'm pretty sure I'll always repurchase:

1. Moroccan oil: words cannot express how much I love this product. It's a bit pricy but very worth it. A little goes a long way since you only need about one pump (+/- the size of a dime). I have dry hair and this oil works wonders for me. It keeps my hair healthy, especially because I almost never get a haircut. Maybe about once a year (hashtag: long hair, don't care).

2. Bioderma Créaline: this may not come over as a shock to you since I've posted an article about this not too long ago. It's just THAT good! If you want to read my review about it, click here!

3. Bioderma body lotion: another Bioderma product. Way to go, Bioderma! It's so important to have a good body lotion, especially when you have dry skin like me. This lotion is very moisturising but at the same time very light.

4. Archery from Soap&Glory. Everyone loves a good eyebrow game. I don't like mine too overdone or drawn on my face. I like to keep it very natural and this "brow tint & precision shaping pencil"does exactly that. It has a pencil on one side, and a felt tip marker on the other side.

5. Stay Matte pressed powder from Rimmel London. I love this powder because it keeps my face shine- and oilfree throughout the day.

What are your 5 favourite products? Let us know in the comments!
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Xoxo
Molly

Vaca Loca, the Crazy Cow …

Although it’s been almost three months ago since I’ve been to Málaga, I still like to share something about this city. Better late than never, right?

“Vaca Loca” means “Crazy Cow”, and it’s the name of the trendiest tapas bar in Málaga! It’s a young, hip bar where you can get drinks, food and … tapas of course! The best thing about this bar is that you get one free tapa with every drink you order. A fun fact: I’ve never gotten the same tapa twice!

Because you get free tapas, I consider this bar to be very cheap. The tapas are huge, while drinks remain a normal price. A perfect combination for young people/students with little money! J

The bar has an urban/hip, young feel to it because of the interior and people who visit the bar (mainly students, newly grads, teenagers …). The waiters were friendly, warm and sociable. It’s perfect for a chill evening out with your friends, to reminisce the long they you spend at the beach or prepare for a night out in the city!

Unfortunately we don’t live in utopia, so things can’t always be 100% perfect. The same goes for “Vaca Loca”. Service was not always on point. The bar was always crowded, but there wasn’t enough work force to handle the bustle. That’s why we usually had to wait way too long for our drinks/bills to arrive. But hey, if you’re on vacation time doesn’t matter that much I guess …

When in Málaga, don’t hesitate to hop in! ;-)
Address: Calle Moreno Monroy, 3, 29015 Málaga, Spain ‎

What did you do during summer break? Let us know in the comments below!