Icon: Veronica Lake
You may have never watched a movie starring Veronica Lake, but surely is aware of her famous hair. The wavy blond, side-parted do, covering one eye, is still synonymous of ‘Hollywood glamour’. A sultry classic.
One of my biggest dilemmas before moving to London was to bring or not my cosmetics. I knew I would be crazy with the entire offer at decent prices. But I also knew I couldn’t shop till I drop because I need to control my money (after all, for now I’m just studying). So I…
When in doubt, choose red! Even with all the trends and tons of colours to pick, red nail polish always makes a statement. It is classic, chic, feminine and a great self-esteem booster! Some suggestions… – Come to Bed Red, Butter London – Dragon, Chanel – Jungle Red, Nars – Red, OPI – Revlon Red,…
Jacqueline Kennedy, later Onassis knew how powerful an image could be. Her posture, smile, delicate gestures, and of course, style, were painstakingly calculated to charm. An icon that keeps inspiring us over a half century later!
Blusher is an absolute essential item in my makeup. Seriously, I’d rather go out without mascara than blusher, and the pink tones are my favourites. That rosy colour on the cheeks gives you a healthier, younger looking in seconds. Moreover, it matches all skin tones, as long as you find the right shade – just…
Answer quickly: what is the item of clothing that best represents the English weather? The trench coat, of course! And who makes the most iconic trench in the world? Burberry, no doubt. Everyone knows the story, but it’s worth a quick summary: it all started when Thomas Burberry founded a small store in the Hampshire…
She brought a new beauty ideal to fashion, went from heroin chic muse to Playboy bunny and for over 25 years has influenced designers, brands and everybody else with her absolute cool, ‘couldn’t care less’ attitude. Kate Moss is the ultimate icon!