Review: Pretty in pink

For some time, I've been toying with the idea of dip-dyeing my hair - I'm sure you're sick of reading about it.  You'll be pleased to know back in December, I did end up getting subtle balayage in my hair for summer. I also purchased Kevin Murphy's Color Bug which is a wipe-on colour hair product of a chalky powder texture which looks pretty damn good when applied to my now lighter ends. Available in pink, purple and orange, it buildable colour with the commitment, the cost and any damage to your locks. One wash and the colour is gone.

While the dome-shaped packaging is difficult to grip onto, I dropped mine the first time I used it, thankfully, not all the powder shattered on the floor but enough to turn a section of my floor hot pink. Since that almost heart breaking experience, I hadn't touched my Color Bug in some time (I forgot to pack it when I went overseas), so on Sunday, I decided I would take it out to play. 

After about 10 minutes of wiping on the colour and  hair spraying it so it would set, viola, I was greeted with pink hair.  I even snapped a pic for you - much later in the afternoon so it's slightly faded but you get the idea.  Perhaps next time, I'll build on the colour even more.  Wondering if you could pull it off?  Judging by the positive comments I received from my friends, I say you can, and they were so glowing that I'm even considering doing it permanently (once again).

Being a Francophile

What a perfect day to laze around in the garden sipping chocolate tea from Angelina Paris. This afternoon, I actually got around to reading some of the mags I'd bought, they're divided into two piles - French and English.  Not that I can read French but one of my new year's resolutions is to learn.  I stumbled across the website Babbel, which allows you to take language courses online, your first free of charge. I spent a good amount of time this afternoon repeating, "je", "tu" and "nous" to my laptop and then being digitally graded on my pronunciation.

In London, I was introduced to The Kooples, a French label are the epitome of French cool. They partner with Savile Row tailors to create sharply cut vintage inspired streetwear. I fell in love with their prep shirts, their cute skulled scarves and their blazers, which were such an amazing fit, I had to buy two. 

The brand also publish their own magazine featuring their threads modeled by gorgeous real-life couples and release, The Kooples Records, a compilation of indie, rock, electro and pop tunes celebrating the talent of (well, of course) couples. Now, if only this super chic brand would ship to Australia and I could look like the stunning beautiful women who feature in their mag. Sigh.

Honey, I'm home

I arrived home from my month long European adventure last Friday and while it's nice to be back, boy, oh boy, is it depressing.  How I miss wandering the streets for hours and then stumbling across unexpected hidden beauties and treasures. 

While it was winter, I was glad to be there  during what one of the mildest winters seen in years, so mild in fact, we only saw snow once and it was gone after half an hour. Despite this, we still rugged up, wearing chunky chunky scarves and knits and plenty of layers, even double thermal-ing on particularly windy days.

So, what did I love the most?  London for absolutely everything except maybe the weather, regardless, I would still like to move over there in the next couple of years.  Berlin for its free spirit, rich history and culture. Paris for its delicious, delicious food, beautiful parks and chic style.

20 years of Dazed & Confused Magazine exhibition

Berlin street art - Little Lucy strikes again

Berlin street art in Prenzaleur Berg

Recognise this from The September Issue doco?
The Grand Trianon, Versailles

Even the nuns are out to enjoy a sunny winter's day in Paris.