Running to WHSmith because...

ELLE's September Issue is now OUT!

and Emily Blunt the coverstar!

Can't wait to have it (this was just to break the ice because the blog was inactive for like a month)

And just so you know: I wanted to say how in LOVE I am with an eye shadow from Maybelline NY in the shade: 621 Sparkling Gold.

Some friends asked which green I use, in that case is: 540 Intense Green from Maybelline as well.

I prefer leaving all the make up stuff to my mentor Katrine Dall. She knows all the good stuff.

*Click in the name of the post and you'll be redirected to Emily Blunt's Elle Cover shoot video.

/J

Lily Allen: ELLE MAGAZINE August 2010

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Tonight on Lily Allen's new cover photo shoot for the August Issue of ELLE MAGAZINE.

Stunning shots from the British singer who admits 'giving up' her music career to focus on her 'fashion business' and maybe a baby.

I like her music, but the idea of her starting a retail/hiring vintage shop of her own wardrobe alongside her sister doesn't convince me that much. I think she does great behind the mic though, so why not stick to that? Oh, I get it, it seems that nowadays 'celebrities' are more of a package. But anyway, I'm sure she's going to do great with it, she's a very talented woman with a powerful personality and it wouldn't surprise me if she dazzles us again with her projects.

The store (co-owned by her sister Sarah Owen) will be opening "in September in a quiet street behind London's Oxford Circus" and it's called Lucy in Disguise.

Check out her latest CD "It's not me, It's you" released in February 2009 and includes The Fear, 22, Who'd have known & Not Fair amongst others.

Don't miss this month's issue with a free t-shirt by Paul & Joe Sister.

*Click on the title of the post to watch "Behind the Cover: Lily Allen" in ELLEUK.com

/J

Dear Spring: see you next year.

I've always believed in Horoscopes and that whole crap of the moon and the planets.

I've always believed in music lyrics and the bands that I love.

I've always believed in Fashion Magazines and those crappy articles (cause the photo shoots are nice)

I've always believed in listening to my favourite song while watching birds fly or a car pass by.

I've always believed in cute and tidy.

Today I say fuck the planets and the love section in horoscopes, the fashion mags' crappy gifts. Fuck the car passing by and the ipod's battery that just died before the song finished. Fuck the birds cause they occasionally poo on your head. Fuck cute and tidy, fuck perfection and that pair of trousers that doesn't fit you anymore. Fuck the bus driver who didn't stop. Fuck the hairdresser that chopped half your hair. Fuck the shampoos that say "makes your hair shinier". Fuck the packed tube, yes, fuck it... even though you spotted a hot guy over there... fuck it anyway. Fuck that film that made you cry like a baby in front of your parents. Fuck your favourite nail polish. Fuck brands and their branding. I say what and when, who and why. Fuck it.

There's a song that always makes me cry and it's not slow.

I believe in lights and colours, smells and songs.

/J

21st Century Breakdown World Tour 2010

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Ok, my photos are not the best, I was really far away and couldn't see properly so this is what my camera got. Anyway, the huge screens were helpful and you could see everything from there.

Apart from that, the show was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Is the best concert I've ever seen in my life so far (and I've been to a lot)

Billie Joe was astounding, his voice is incredible. Mike, a bit reserved but definitely showed his shocking bass guitar skills. Tré was sensational!!!! Such a performer and breathtaking drummer. LOVED IT!

I've always been a Green Day fan, specially of Billie Joe.

I think he's SMART ☑ and HOT ☑

I definitely recommend their cds, there's so much going on there. In my opinion it's not just a punk/rock band, they managed to create a totally different concept of punk music with energetic and really strong lyrics as well as extraordinary songs.

Their most popular cds are: Dookie (1994) American Idiot (2004) and 21st Century Breakdown (2009)

http://www.greenday.com/site/homepage.php

/J

Les bébés rockers

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Tonight on a French Girl Band. Les Plastiscines.

They are amazing! Cause they are french, they are girls and the play music ergo a band.

Shall I make it in French then? that would be fun...

Les Plastiscines est un groupe de pop / rock de Paris créé en 2004. Ils sont 4 jeune filles: Katty Besnard (Chant / Guitare), Marine Neuilly (Guitare), Louise Basilan (Basse), Anaïs Vandevyvere (Batterie). Son style est différent et novateur. Leur sigle plus célèbre est "Barcelona" dans le NYLON Summer Playlist et About Love (leur premier album).

The Plastiscines is a group of pop / rock from Paris created in 2004. They are four young girls: Katty Besnard (Vocals / Guitar), Marine Neuilly (guitar), Louise Basilan (Bass), Anais Vandevyvere (Drums). Their style is different and innovative. Their most famous single is "Barcelona" featured in the NYLON Summer Playlist and About Love (their first album).

Track Listing

1. "I Could Rob You" – 3:26
2. "Barcelona" – 3:21
3. "Bitch" – 3:07
4. "Camera" – 2:25
5. "From Friends to Lovers" – 2:56
6. "Time to Leave" – 3:51
7. "I Am Down" – 4:11
8. "Another Kiss" – 2:54
9. "Pas Avec Toi"– 2:58
10. "Runnaway" – 3:43
11. "You're No Good" – 3:06
12. "Coney Island" – 3:26

I bought the CD in November and a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y loved it. They were featured in a Gossip Girl episode singing "Barcelona", "Bitch" and "I Am Down".

This is a MUST in your summer playlist.

The video absolutely rocks in all the possible ways:

"Barcelona" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMy7DRLlDaE

BTW: amazing eye shadows (Katrine that was for you)

Take a look at their twitter accounts:

http://twitter.com/hi_plastiscines

http://twitter.com/KattyBesnard (Katy's)

http://twitter.com/anaplastoc (Ana's)

http://twitter.com/marplastiscines (Marine's)

lots of "i'm a bitch when i brush my teeth" kisses

/J

1929-1993

One of the all time classics and my personal favourite is the amazing "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with Audrey Hepburn. My friend Amanda introduced me to Hepburn's world two years ago.

She's seems so delicate and fragile in that little black dress. The sunglasses are just mazing! and the hat with the scarf is my favourite outfit featured in the film. I really recommend the film, is not a masterpiece but it's amazingly endearing. The music is so sweet and it's filmed in NY.

She definitely looks better in the first half of the film, towards the end you can see her rocking an awful hairstyle given to her "lack of time" before moving to south america with her new boyfriend (so bad).

So, in my opinion the best part is when Holly and Paul spend the day together. That is the most romantic bit in a film I ever seen. Is not about being mellow and caring and all the romantic stereotypes fixed by movies. I think that bit in the film represents what two people enjoy doing while being together. Obviously you can see that "she's not into him", as her objectives are totally different, however, he's utterly sweet without being corny at all. He was really handsome and I could definitely see a difference between the first paul (before meeting Holly) and the second one, he was in love, obviously, but apart from that, I think she taught him how to have fun and seize the moment.

There's more behind this film that you imagine, now is when I realise I choose the wrong Elective at uni. But still, watch it!

/J

Dance me to the end of Love.

As an old lover of jazz music, I always search for new and upcoming artists to add to my collection. I have been in a very beautiful French mood lately and so when I discovered Madeleine Peyroux I instantly fell in love with her music.
If you click on the title you will listen to one of my favorites, Dance me to the end of love.
Enjoy, fellow lovers.


love, C x