Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Orval Trappist article in Celebrator Beer News-online now


(Photo, above: the new brewhouse at Orval, with
stained-glass windows in the background.)



Sorry for my absence lately. It's been a very busy few
weeks.

I'm happy to say that I have a 1,000 word feature article about
Orval, one of the seven Trappist Abbeys that brew beer,
in the December issue of Celebrator Beer News.


I'm even happier to say that you can read the entire issue
on-line now, for free, here. Enjoy!



(Photos, above: The new Guardian Angel Cafe, and the new
Petit Orval on draft there.)

You do have to have Adobe Flash player installed.

Simply click on the page image to zoom in and read.

(Photo, above: a very old enamel plate in the Orval
brewery offices.)

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

B-day girl ....

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                                                                                                 dress ( worn as skirt): zara,
                                                                                                 tights: primark,
                                                                                                 boots: zara,
                                                                                                 sweater: non branded,
                                                                                                 blazer: new yorker,
                                                                                                 scarf: pashmina,
                                                                                                 belt: vintage,
                                                                                                 earrings: non branded ( dve smizle),
                                                                                                 rings: no name,
                                                                                                 ph. BonjourJR

Today, im celebrating my second birthday with you! We are now talking about one big number, 26, but shh! ;) And for this occasion, i made special post! Hope you will like it!
If someone told me, that i would walk around town with balloons, i wouldn't believe him! But now, I do! :) Everything is possible!


p.s. huge thanks to my dear Jovana for taking these photos!♥


Sunday, November 27, 2011

What's your flava?

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                   Vera Wang "Princess" - water lily, lady apple, mandarin meringue, golden apricot, dark chocolate, chiffon vanilla ....
                    Escada "Magnetism "- blend of pineapple, blackcurrant, rose, magnolia, iris, jasmine, sandalwood and patchouli ...
                    Escada "Moon sparkle" - strawberry, red apple, citrus, fressia, raspberry, sandalwood, musk ...
                    Escada "Incredible me" - clementine, honeysuckle, orchid, vanilla and sandalwood ....
                   Gucci "Guilty" - mandarin, pink pepper, peach, lilac, geranium, amber, patchouli ...
                   Sarah Jessica Parker "Lovely" - nectarine, rosewood, lavender, cedar, musk, amber, patchouli ...
                   Nina Ricci "Love in Paris" - violet, rose, apricot, jasmine, cedar wood, musk and touch of vanilla...
                   Dolce&Gabanna "Sicily" - honeysuckle, orange blossom, banana, nutmeg, jasmine, sandalwood, musk ...
                   Dolce&Gabanna "The One" - mandarin, peach, bergamot, jasmine, plum, amber, musk ...
                   Calvin Klein "Euphoria" - pomegranate, lotus blossom, black orchid, mahogany, musk ...
                   Bvlgari "Omnia" - mandarin orange, white chocolate ...
                   Hugo Boss "Boss Orange" - apple, peach, orange blossom, plum, cinnamon, vanilla cream, sandalwood ...
                   Moschino "Funny" - pink pepper, jasmine, amber, musk, cedar ...
                   Versace "Bright Crystal" - pomegranate, peony, magnolia, vegetal amber, musk ...
                   Moschino "Hippy Fizz" - raspberry leaves, lemon, lotus flower, magnolia, moss ...
                   Jil Sander "Pure" - coriander, bergamot, tuberose, gardenia, rose ...
                    Avon "Outspoken intense by Fergie" - star fruit, kumquat, blackberries, passion flower and sensual musk ...
                   Versace "Vanitas" - lime, freesia, tonka bean, tiare and cedar ....

When i was younger, i was totally crazy about perfumes. Brands, news, prices, i knew almost every scent in the store, and which one is new. I was also purchasing them a lot, thanks to my mother who shared this passion with me. She continued with it, and i stopped. Now im buying only one or two per year ...but they are still in my heart ... ;)
Probably the most favorites for me are fruity, citrus and gourmand scents, love to have those yummy mixes on my skin.The most of my perfumes contains sandalwood, amber, and fruity ingredients, and almost every Escada perfume is gorgeous for me ( Magnetism is the third bottle;)) .
How to know which one is perfect for you?
Its really easy, you gotta pay attention to several things :
- choose perfume depending on season ( there is nothing worst than using some winter scent during the summer );
- the second important thing is color of your hair ( brunettes choose deeper, darker fragrances and most blondes and readheads choose the lighter and fresher tones),
- depending upon your personality and preferences ( or how you feel on that day) perfume tone range from deep, dark and mysterious to light, outgoing, airy and romantic,
- before you buy a perfume, test it on your own skin first, wear it a few hours to see how it reacts, to determinate how long it lasts and then make a decision.
To resume - wear fresh/light during summer and a sweet/dark during winter. If you have your signature perfume ( when people recognize you before you enter the room) that's great, but you should also have a few different perfumes to choose from for evening and day looks. Some fragrances are more suitable for some age groups, so be careful.
I'm not a huge fan of celebrity perfumes, but i gotta admit, there are nice scents (the pleasant surprise was
very cheap perfume from Avon Outspoken intense by Fergie). They are like "must have" for Hollywood and people are buying them because of the name not because of the quality and irresistible scent ( there are exceptions) .They are not for me, but if you like it, why not ...

If i had to choose the top three, it would be Chanel "Coco Mademoiselle" ( im planing to buy the third bottle), Dolce&Gabanna "The One" and Escada ( can't decide which one). I also have one secret crush scent from Guerlain, hope it will be mine soon! ;)
Tell me about your favorites, which one are u using currently, im curious! :)

p.s. on Scentmap.com you can check some perfume advices based on the perfume you are currently using - click Here ...


Friday, November 25, 2011

The dark of the alley ...

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                                                                                                  jeans: pull&bear,
                                                                                                  coat: zara,
                                                                                                  leopard scarf: h&m,
                                                                                                  burgundy scarf: pashmina,
                                                                                                  bag: mona,
                                                                                                  gloves: accessorize,
                                                                                                  ph. BonjourJR


On a rainy Wednesday you only have three seconds to snap a photo of your outfit, and then run into caffe to have a hot chocolate and warm up. I was wearing for the first time two different leopard patterns at once ( we all know who wear it best, Bee of course) and i like it. Burgundy was there to separate these two shades, and my new lipstick to spice it up even more. In one of the upcoming posts, i will show you (as i promised) new nail polishes and this perfect dark lipstick.

p.s. may i ask you to "like" my set HERE, for Luisaviaroma contest?! thank you!


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Crabtree&Evelyn b-day party ...

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In May, you had chance to see how was it at Crabtree&Evelyn tea party, and today, im showing you photos from this Tuesday, when they celebrated their first b-day! Lots of delicious food, great products to try, pleasant atmosphere, hand massage , and cute gifts, made this afternoon perfect.
And now, i have to recommend you some products, which i love:
- 60 seconds fix for hands ( im using it couple months already): restore dry, parched hands to silky smoothness in just two easy steps, this product is magical, and you will feel the same after first usage;
- All butter lemon biscuits ( tried for the first time) : classic crispy British heritage biscuits baked in Scotland, bursting with the zest of lemons ,  ideal for lovely tea/coffee time-pleasure;
- Rosewater Body lotion and bath&shower gel ( gift set): this velvety rich body lotion features a moisurising blend of shea butter and evening primrose, almond and coconut oils and this luxurious cleansing gel leaves skin feeling soothed, refreshed and gently scented. Im not a huge fan of Rosewater scents, but this one is really nice, after using it last two days, my skin is great!
Giving season is almost here, and if you like gorgeous packages, beauty products and scents from nature that will nurture your skin, Crabtree&Evelyn is for you! Treat yourself! ;)

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Notion ...

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                                                                                               boots: mango,
                                                                                               jeans: pull&bear,
                                                                                               belt: accessorize,
                                                                                               jumper: h&m,
                                                                                               necklace: bijou brigitte,
                                                                                               coat: zara,
                                                                                               bag: benetton,
                                                                                               ring: gift,
                                                                                               hat: primark,
                                                                                               ph. Masa

If you are following me on FB page or twitter, you could see my new boots from Mango which i adore! I have them for a month and already wore them many times. They are really comfy and easy to match (remind me of Isabel Marant a little bit) on bare legs, skinny jeans, boho dresses/skirts, you gotta love them! Necklace is also a new piece ( bought  in one cute store with accessories in Haarlem) and fedora with feathers too. Little tomboy or gangster like?  Masculine way to wear them is one of my favorites!
Are you playing an imaginary guitar in front of the mirror with hat on top of your head, while you listening Kings of Leon?! I do, but shh ... ;)


Friday, November 18, 2011

Countdown ....

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                                                                           Can you imagine me, being serious all the time?;)
                                                                                                jeans: pull&bear,
                                                                                                boots: alberto guardiani,
                                                                                                t-shirt: primark,
                                                                                                cardigan: non branded,
                                                                                                faux fur vest: zara,
                                                                                                necklace: vintage,
                                                                                                hat: h&m,
                                                                                                ring: no name,
                                                                                                bag: non branded,
                                                                                                ph. Masa

November is my favorite month and you can probably guess why it is so.... My b-day is near, and i'm counting the days until then. I already got some gifts ( thank you mom) and this bag is one of them. Cupcakes, cute goodies and some new small wrinkles, don't you just love birthdays?;)

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Lazy Wednesday ....

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                                                                                                chocolate cake with raspberries ...
                                                                                           are you following me on twitter?
                                                                                                fashion mess ;)
                                                                                              do not ask what we painted with this ... :)
                                                                                              sneak peak of my new bag ...
                                                                    gorgeous Pilgrim bracelet ( thanks to jewelery store Stefanovic)


                                                                                               calming interior, great for day dreaming ...

                                                                    this is how 26 years old girls look like without make up ... :)
                                                                    my new favorite nail polish color ( it deserves special post;)) ...
                                                                                             nude lip gloss instead of lip balm ...
                                                                                                ph. Jelena and me

Last couple days i had terrible headaches so i couldn't post anything on my blog.... But luckily these days are behind me ( probably 'till next month ;)) and here i am .... Laziness is occupation now and i have photos as a proof.  ;) Just kidding, yesterday i enjoyed with Jelena in one of our favorite places in town, cafe in Belgrade Art Hotel ( Bah) , where we made some plans for our near future .... ;) Little bit of this and little bit of that, nice view, perfect cake, great coffee, we couldn't ask for more!
What were you doing lately?