The song of the week is “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, which has been in my music folder for a while. I hope you’ll like it. It’s from 2003 but it doesn’t seem 16 years old, at all.
MUSIC
MEXICAN DRESS/BLOOD RED SHOES
A friend of mine made me discover Blood Red Shoes and this song, “Mexican Dress”. I hope you’ll like as much as I did.
LINKS & THINGS *8*
Rosie Assouline made a beautiful set of golden enamel elastic bracelets.
Photo via Moda Operandi
I’m thinking of buying this transparent shoe strap to finally wear my pumps without losing them while walking. {on Amazon}
Five things you can do in five minutes during a slow day at work. It’s a routine that will make you feel more productive. {on The Muse}
Nine films about Charles Manson and his cult. After fifty years from the murder of Sharon Tate (and Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowsk, Steven Parent, and Abigail Ann Folger), Manson and his “family” still hold a dark fascination. {on Men’s Health}
This article tries to explain why people are still so interested in Charles Manson, the only serial killers who wasn’t present at his crimes. {on Grazia}
Margot Robbie plays the role of Sharon Tate in one of the most talkabout films of the season, “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”, and she also stars alongside Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman in “Bombshell”, a film based on the true story of the Fox News scandal.
Such a pretty nylon bag. {on Arket}
Such a beautiful anklet by Anissa Kermiche.
Photo via Net-à-Porter
If you’re getting married and you’re not into the most traditional way to wear the veil but you want to wear it, take a look at this beautiful photo. {on Pinterest}
I found this song a bit by chance and I like it. It’s so eighties!
LINKS & THINGS *7*
It seems that chrome nails will be in fashion next fall.
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Celine is launching eleven fragrances. The French house enters the world of scents with unisex perfumes with charming names (I particularly love Black Tie and Nightclubbing). Nine of them will available in fall, while the other two will be launched in 2020. Here’s one of the teaser.
Since Hedi Slimane’s taste in music is interesting, listen to the whole song he chose for the teaser of the campaign. It’s “Cave Crawl” by Warm Drag.
The beauty of houndstooth and how to wear it. {on H&M}
This Instagram account is dedicated to food in films. This is one the photos you can find there, I chose it because I love “La Piscine”. Did you miss my post about the great fashion of this film?
How beautiful is this ring designed by Delfina Delettrez?
Photo via Delfina Delettrez
Not a color I would wear, but what a beautiful knitted dress!
Photo via Net-à-Porter
A creative and useful way to use frames. {on Pinterest}
Twenty-eight facts about “Friends”. Even if I loved this series so much I ignored many of them. Number 8 is so unexpected! {on Mental Floss}
These shot glasses are so pretty! {on Urban Outfitters}
Such a cute way to serve salt and pepper. But if you don’t like flamingos don’t even click! {on Arket}
LINKS & THINGS *6*
Such a beautiful and feminine top (a bodysuit, actually) by Elisabetta Franchi, one of my favorite Italian fashion designers.
Photo via Elisabetta Franchi
I haven’t read “Pride and Prejudice” but I love the film with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen directed by Joe Wright so one day maybe I’ll read the novel, too. I admit I started to read “Sense and Sensibility” (I love the film, too!) but I found it a bit boring so I gave up. Anyway, if you are a fan of Jane Austin, these are some facts about “Pride and Prejudice”. {on Mental Floss}
Isabeli Fontana and her perfect beach hair.
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I have a thing for key rings that look like the key tags of old hotels, so I like this one very much, also for the embossed writing. {on heartman}
I hate Christmas but I love Christmas films. And I love Emilia Clarke! So I’m looking forward to seeing “Last Christmas” (I even love the song!), which will be released in November. And I also want to wear my leopard faux fur.
Still in love with chunky necklaces.
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Such a pretty skirt. I love the button arrangement and the slit. {on The Outnet}
A song I like.
LINKS & THINGS *5*
Such a pretty set of earrings!
Photo via Adornmonde
I’m sure many of you will relate! I do.
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I recently started to follow Mel Robbins on Instagram (with my private account) and gosh… I love her posts!
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These are the chicest beach/pool towels I’ve ever seen. {on Soho House}
Zara made some pretty cool golden slouchy boots.
Photo via Zara
Do you keep your toothbrush in the wrong place? {on The Sun}
This song is 22 years old and it’s still so cool.
LINKS & THINGS *4*
Good films in which actors wonderfully played other actors. {on IndieWire}
The best plants to add privacy to an outdoor space. {on decoist}
Luggage is the new status symbol. {on The Fashion Law}
“Mémoire d’une Odeur” is the new “universal” eau de parfum by Gucci. And Harry Styles is the face of the fragrance. The commercial was shot in the Roman countryside. I’ve been wearing a Gucci perfume since years and I like to have my signature fragrance, but I’m curious about this one, I love its name (memory of a smell) and the vintage style of the bottle.
Oh my gosh, “Dangerous Liaisons” is going to become a TV series! I haven’t read the book because I don’t like epistolary novels, but the film is one of my favorite ones. I wonder who is going to play the main characters. {on Deadline}
You probably know that the Duchess of Sussex teamed up with Marks & Spencer to create a workwear collection. The purpose is to support Smart Works, a charity that provides clothing and coaching for women who are unemployed but want to re-enter the labor market and have job interviews. The collection will launch later this year and for each item purchased, one will be donated to the charity.
Beautiful dresses. The black ribbons and details are so classy.
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How pretty is this little Jaquemus-esque transparent bag?
Photo via Urban Outfitters
Zara made these beautiful earrings.
Photo via Zara
In case you forgot or don’t even know how beautiful Aaliyah’s music was is.
LINKS & THINGS *3*
A bit of history of nail polishes and some great nail moments in films. Spoiler: Mia Wallace’s dark red nails in “Pulp Fiction” are missing! {on Dazed Beauty}
Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce decided to sell their amazing villa in Stromboli. Take a look at the dreamy estate. I love the way the walls of the room have been painted in different colors. {on Daily Mail}
Some say you should never mix metals and wear gold and silver together. I think metals can look very good together and this beads bracelet is a proof.
Photo via Shashi
Mia Becar seriously makes amazing shoes. These pink beauties are dreamy.
Photo via Mia Becar
Such a beautiful necklace. If you like crystals Sirconstance is a brand to watch.
Photo via Net-à-Porter
My mood right now.
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I think I just found the chicest ear cuff.
Photo via Saskia Diez
Saskia Diez also makes beautiful jewelry for men. Look at this silver bracelet. I love both the chunky and the thin chains.
Photo via Saskia Diez
I love the colorful tiles of this shower. {on Pinterest}
Such a beautiful side table.
Photo via The French Bedroom Company
You may want to try this sock hack.
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I’ve never been a fan of Taylor Swift but I think she can make great songs. “Calm Down” is one of my favorite songs of this summer. And her videos are always visually beautiful.
SWEET OLD WORLD / LUCINDA WILLIAMS
The song of the week is “Sweet Old World” by Lucinda Williams. I didn’t know who she was until I read my weekly horoscope and it suggested me to listen to this song. So I did it. And I liked it. It’s so sweet.
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL / MADONNA
While many people are talking (and writing) about Madonna‘s new, controversial video for the song “God Control”, the song of the week is “What It Feels Like For A Girl”, a track from 2001 album “Music”. The video of this song, directed by Guy Ritchie (married to Madonna, back then) and shot in Los Angeles, is one of the queen of pop’s most criticized videos, probably because it shows a woman being violent towards men.
I’ve always liked “What It Feels Like For A Girl” for its strong message about the double standard that exists for women. And I love the sweet voice of Charlotte Gainsbourg emphasizing it, opening and closing the song with a sample from the 1993 film “The Cement Garden”.
Madonna, as a great trend setter, wore an overalls in the video, a piece of garment which is now, 18 years later, pretty stylish.