Playlist: Happy Halloween!

Awaken all things eerie, evil, spooky and creepy.

Wishlist: Shorter Days and Longer Nights

Wishlist: Shorter Days and Longer Nights by wildenancy featuring a cath kidston bedding

Tenki long sleeve glitter dress, €34 / Wildfox Couture tiger print sweater / Topshop cotton pajamas, €26 / Skater skirt, €21 / Brown saddle shoes, €35 / ASOS black shoes, €45 / ASOS skeleton glove, €28 / MAC Cosmetics lips makeup, €11 / Crabtree & Evelyn body cleanser, €16 / Cath Kidston bedding, €14 / Stella McCartney Kids Arlo Boys Dinosaur Graphic Tee (Toddler/Little..., €56 / Moggs Strangers Guide Through London Map, €23

Snupped

Cardigan: Primark | Dress: ModCloth | Tights: Calzedonia | Laptop Case: Snupped

This adorable laptop case is from Snupped. You can actually customize it - feel free to pick a pattern, choose the colours and, of course, let them know which laptop model you own, and they will create this handmade, personalized case. Considering the fact that I'm the clumsiest girl ever, this case came in handy, preventing my darling (and slightly heavy) laptop to get smashed, when I stuffed it forcefully into my backpack. How convenient.
There are so many pretty and quirky prints that it was quite hard to pick a favourite... Instead of bananas, I went for the classic baroque blue and white. I don't think I would even take myself serious if I had a banana print laptop case. Oh well.

♥ Sunday Best ♥ #28

Jamie Hince and Kate Moss as Gomez and Morticia Addams. Don't they look awesome?

Dreams come true: NARS x Guy Bourdin Color Collection for Holiday 2013 - bold, vivid colours with a hint of 70's/80's neon and glossy hues!

I love Cosette's outfit and everything else about her.

Breaking Bad-inspired brooches? You have to be kidding me!

Here's a snap taken from Mel's iPhone. She's wearing MAC Flat Out Fabulous and I picked MAC Candy Yum Yum.
So, yes, we were the MAC Mob once in Barcelona.

This Portuguese tune is brilliantly nonsense and absolutely catchy!

As Titanic sunk, someone was playing this violin.

Lest we forget.

Meanwhile, in Czech Republic...

Just in case you are running out of booze-fueled ideas for Halloween...

A matter of lighting

I've always had a thing for lamps and lights. I wanted to pimp personalize my bedroom so I bought an owl-shaped decorative source of light and an incandescent touch-sensitive lamp. Believe it or not, lighting can affect your mood. I wonder how can you possibly feel comfortable under a cold, blue-ish kitchen LED... There is no warmth in it, you know what I mean?

Pernilla & Vanessa by Wendy Hope in “Punk is Dead” for Fashion Gone Rogue

(Left) Pernilla wears Chloe Black Sequin Jacket from Albright Downstairs, Shirt Jil Sander White Cotton Button Down Shirt, Tee “World’s End” Vivienne Westwood from Albright Downstairs, Skirt D&G Plaid Wool Kilt, Net Body Stocking Leg Avenue, Blugirl Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots, Cuffs (right) Jeff Beler, Cuffs (left) LaruicciWhite Pearl Handcuff Bracelets (Right) Vanessa wears Net Top stylist’s own, Heatherette Printed Tee, Yohji Yamamoto White Cotton Sleeveless Button Down Shirt, Search and Destroy Black Braces, Blugirl Plaid Skirt from Albright Downstairs, Rick Owens Ruched Black Leggings, Givenchy Black Boots, Laruicci Pearl Handcuff Bracelets

Customized Shirt stylist’s own, Stella McCartney Black Bra, Jean Paul Gaultier Nylon Kilt with Multiple Buckles,Miss Sixty Black Knit Arm Warmers, Search and Destroy Plaid Stockings, Givenchy Black Leather Boots

Topshop Nylon Green Fuzzy Sweater, Net Top stylist’s own, Obesity and Speed Grey Cotton Tank Top, D&G Black Patent Leather Mini Skirt, Laruicci Silver Handcuff Necklace, Givenchy Black Boots

Givenchy Silver Diamanté Horn Earring, Leg Avenue Net Body Stocking, Vintage Black Mohair Dress from Albright Downstairs, Blugirl Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots

Miss Sixty Black Knit Arm Warmers

Customized Shirt stylist’s own, Stella McCartney Black Bra, Jean Paul Gaultier Nylon Kilt with Multiple Buckles,Miss Sixty Black Knit Arm Warmers, Search and Destroy Plaid Stockings, Givenchy Black Leather Boots

McQ Alexander McQueen Red Plaid Blazer, Obesity and Speed Black Cotton Tank, Dolce and Gabbana Black Leather Bondage Trousers from Albright Downstairs, Laruicci Gold Earrings, Leg Avenue Net Body Stocking,Blugirl Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots

Givenchy Silver Diamanté Horn Earring, Leg Avenue Net Body Stocking, Vintage Black Mohair Dress from Albright Downstairs, Blugirl Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots

Photographer: Wendy Hope

Stylist: Liz Rundbaken

Hair Stylist: Anthony Cole for Sebastian Professional

Makeup Artist: Margina Dennis for Kevyn Aucoin Beauty

Nails: Honey Nailz

Stylist Assistant: Jessica Murray

Props and Prop Styling: Jeff Beler

Models are Pernilla with New York Models and Vanessa with Wilhelmina

Retouched by Chris Rice

Photo Assistants: Colleen Lidz and Chris Rice

Dinner at Mullens

Yesterday evening I had dinner in Mullens with Cláudia and her boyfriend (yes, I know, I'm always the third wheel ahah!). The chicken pesto was literally melting in my mouth, the wine was not too bad and Mozie (aka beef Mozambique) had this juicy flavour with a hint of coffee (?)... Oh, and the chips! Best motherfucking chips in town!
I have this theory about drinking (alcohol) and eating at the same time: if you keep on drinking during a meal, your gradually intoxicated brain will, eventually, stop being able to let you know when you are full, so you can keep on eating: it's a convenient balance between your digestion and your tipsiness.

Baileys and Brownies

Tunic: Vintage | Brooch: ModCloth | Leggings: Primark | Boots: Dr. Martens | Lipstick: MAC Ruby Woo

I was VERY lazy this afternoon but I forced myself to wake up at a reasonable time and go for a walk with Cláudia. Even though the skies are relatively grey by now, it's not really chilly outside. In fact, I had the impression that it's still Summer, only not so torrid.

It didn't take too long to decide what to wear today - it's easier when I'm in a rather neutral mood and tend to go for something practical and comfortable. The chocolate-coloured boots, paired with Baileys-hued leggings, make me look a bit like Lara Croft with an equestrian approach. The bag's floral print softens the outfit and I added that lovely brooch so it looked more playful and less... adult. Classy and whimsy, right? The brown brocade of my tunic has an exquisite texture and I love to wear it with or without leggings. My face looks goofy as usual but oh, well, at least I'm noticing how less tanned I am, day after day, which is quite an achievement. 

Nancy Mel Barcelona

DAY 1
Barri Gòtic | Parc de la Ciutadella | Port Olímpic | La Barceloneta | Telefèric de Montjuïc

DAY 2
La Boqueria | La Rambla | Museu De L'Eròtica | Port Vell | L'Aquarium | El Born

DAY 3

Jardí Botànic | Passeig de Gràcia | Parc Güell | La Sagrada Família

I rarely have the opportunity to travel since I am working all the fucking time, and only have one day off per week. Autumnesque October brought me holidays and I invited my friend Mel to come with me to Barcelona from the 14th to the 18th (we arrived late and left early so we only had 3 days to make the best out of it). It sounded like a plan! Barcelona is such an awesomely vibrant city! From the exquisite architecture to the seaside warm-toned streets, there are many things not to be missed. Mediterranean waters are way warmer than Atlantic so you can always go to the beach if you're into sea and sand.
The narrow streets are, of course, the prettiest - interesting cafés, shops, antiques and colourful artsy spots.

Barcelona is so much more than Gaudí and nightlife. Well, I didn't actually witness the splendor of the Catalan nightlife because I had to wake up early so I could seize the day and have enough energy to walk a hundred miles - hence, my dark circles.
One thing that I really loved about Barcelona was the fact that it's a bicycle-friendly city and every urban area has cycle circuits; no tormenting ups and downs like in Lisbon. The gardens I've visited are luxurious and whimsical, to say the least. Overall, people are nice and solicitous.
Strolling around the Gothic Quarter was really what fascinated and captivated me the most, with its cobblestones lanes and alleys, reminiscent of a distant, dark past. The smell of tapas and churros is always there to tempt you, and count on something surprising waiting for you around the corner.
This is a city for art lovers, for bohemians, for the open-minded youth... And also for those who can walk for hours and still enjoy it. Meet the locals, go to the morning markets, explore the parks, try interesting activities and more importantly, don't wear high heels. There are many splendid things to see around you and you will only get there if you wear comfortable shoes, trust me.