Full Hats-On !

When I was a kid, I hated hats. And when I say hated, I literally mean HATED. Especially those with huge, fluffy and completely useless pompons on top. I had a feeling that these pompons were bigger than my head and that I resembled a freshly landed alien. I thought I looked totally uncool and that none of the guys would even look at me... Well, Roulez Jeunesse! 

Gosh, what a missed opportunity!! Hats are awesome!! They not only keep you warm, but also give a TESSful touch to any outfit you wear. 

It can speak up for your mood and make you look & feel glam (#1), casual (#2), chic (#3), foolish (#4), playful (#5), festive (#6), funny (#7), sporty (#8) or cool (#9-10). So, shoot! Pick yours! Pick several! Change them all the time! Stay TESSful!

 

1. Kate Spade, €240 (TESS), 2. Tory Burch, €110 (TESS), 3. Maison Michel, €615 (TESS), 4. Markus Lupfer, €175 (TESS), 5. Silverspoon, €100 (TESS), 

6. Markus Lupfer, €180 (TESS), 7. Inverni, €275 (TESS), 8. Inverni, €350 (TESS), 9-10. Burberry, €360 (TESS & TESS)

*** So, LOVE it or HATE it? What is YOUR RELATIONSHIP with WINTER HATS? ***

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Warm & Cozy

Brrrr... It is getting cold and chilly out there. Well, I shouldn't be complaining though. It is still a luxury to have such a sunny weather almost in the middle of November. NOVEMBER!! To remind (first of all to myself) it used to snow this time couple of years ago. (Not in Paris though... I was a bit North, to be completely honest with you:)

So, no complaints! Let's just TESSfully enjoy these golden days of autumn. Wrapped in a plaid or a cape, a wide scarf or a furry collar, let's TESSfully stumble around the city. Wherever you are!

Clothes: Cape Belmondo, €110 (TESS), Faux Leather Pants, €24 (TESS)
Shoes: Over the Knee Boots Stuart Weitzman, €565 (TESS)
Accessories: Full Grain Leather Handbag 3.1 Phillip Lim, €715 (TESS), Iris Large Velour Hat Inverni, €255 (TESS), Red Dial Watch Isaac Mizrahi, €92 (TESS), Red Crystal Earrings Fragments, €24 (TESS) 
Cosmetics: Lipstick Lana Vivid Orange Red NARS, €31 (TESS)

*** So, how do YOU KEEP YOURSELF WARM and COZY this season? ***

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Be Hot in the Heat

Summer is around the corner... almost. I mean, it is far enough to bring our curves back in shape (in case you had too many chocolate bunnies this Easter), but still close enough to start thinking (read: dreaming) about so-much-deserved vacations. As I trust, that you keep TESSfully rocking the gym and stonily wearing down your snickers on a treadmill or in the nearest park, let's talk about vacation then.

The latter one clearly starts off with a new bikini: hot, gorgeous, TESSful. You know what I mean: a bikini, that makes all men on the beach turn their heads on you and only you. Mmmm!... And  so I found it! It is a beautiful set from Moeva, a luxury and designer swimwear brand from London. 

Love their model Lucille a LOT: check the delicious color, soft shimmer, innovative cut:

Model: bikini LUCILLE

Below are TOP 5 TESSful pics from the Moeva Spring/Summer 2014 Collection dedicated to embracing powerful femininity:

Model: one piece GIA

Model: bikini JUNE

Model: one piece ARIELLE

Model: bikini JEANNE

Model: one piece CAMILLA
All Images are courtesy of Moeva

*** So, ARE YOU all SET for the coming SWIMMING SEASON? ***

In case you need some gym inspiration, check it HERE,-) 

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Sick Pumps

My pumps just got sick... 

Seriously, they got a cold, a sore throat or, maybe, a runny nose, 'cause otherwise I don't see a point of wrapping them up in scarves.

I was a bit confused by this 'innovation' from Loriblu, a one of the most leading Italian shoe brands for women and men. Established in the early 70s, Loriblu traditionally signed-off only the most TESSful, gorgeous, sexiest female 'heels': pumps, scarpins, platforms - you name it. But these ones... are kind of 'special'. There is a term in marketing that perfectly describes launches like this: 'the idea was great, but execution failed'. Obviously, shoes are stunning, little silk foulards are fab, but paired together they suck. These shoes give me a feeling of covered throat to prevent angina:

Image are courtesy of Loriblu

In terms of styling, this 'fancy silk feature' doesn't make our lives easier either. The thick band wrapped around an ankle will visually cut the height, so these shoes will most probably work only for tall girls or those who prefer a relatively short outfits; otherwise, they will kill a look rather than heal it. So, a bit of a challenge from Loriblu (and for Loriblu!) this season. Let's see where the creativity brings them next.

***Do SILK SCARVES heal or kill these SHOES? ***

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Sparkly Eyes

I am pretty much sure you all have seen this image from the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign. ...But I am not sure if you got that much addicted to it as I did. (Frankly, it even forced me to get back to my blog, that I haven't done for a while).

The image is courtesy of Michael Kors

What can I say...? Beautiful photo-work by Mario Testino. It explains it all - you want to have it, own it, buy it, wear it, possess it. It gives you a spirit of relaxing vacation in St. Tropez or Monaco. Healthy tan, high-contrast white dress, massive gold accessories and...enigmatic, mesmerizing blue sunglasses! I think, that's exactly the answer why I love this print so much - I was mes-me-ri-zed. 

In other words, if I can be more figurative, if these gorgeous sunglasses would be a guy (obviously, a handsome one), I would definitely marry him! Totally! Without a second thought! And so I am trying to do. Yes, I am trying to find a good pair of sunglasses with a reflective optical coating 'to marry' them once and forever (or at least for this summer). 

If you want the result - well, I am still on the hunt... but I think that eventually I will get back to my favorite 'Kors-ies'. They were almost the only sunglasses that didn't make me (and not only me) look like a flying insect (yuck!). Seriously, dragonFly, butterFly, whateverFly, but clearly not a TESSfly. Yet, we all must be the one!

*** So, GO or NO GO for the MIRRORED SUNGLASSES this summer? ***

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Name behind the Frame

Year ago, at about the same time, I started a nice tradition of sharing with you 'names and frames' of my favorite fashion photographers. Back then it all started with a brilliant Christopher Anderson, as I am insanely fascinated by the work he does: richness of colors, complexity of shapes, sophistication of a story - you better check it by yourself! So stunning!

My TESSful WOW of today goes to another uber-talented cameraman - Kevin Tachman. You can see his work quite regularly in Vogue, Tmagazine, TheDailyBeast, GQ; however, my favorite source of his inspiration is a web-site, called www.BackstageAT.com. Kevin launched this photoblog in September 2009 to share a collection of behind-the-scene moments from different fashion weeks and shows.

 Get inspired by the unseen side of catwalks, as TESSfuly spotted by Kevin Tachman:

NY Fashion Week Backstage, Spring 2012

Dior Haute Couture, Spring 2012

Jason Wu, Spring 2012

Alexander McQueen, Spring 2012

Jason Wu, Spring 2012

Images are courtesy of Kevin Tachman

*** By the way, WHO is a FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY GURU for you? ***

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Mind your Business

Time is up, my dear TESSies... 2013 is almost showing its tail! 

But before we leave our office desks and go on so-much-deserved winter break, there will be multiple end-of-the-year meetings: for business and for fun. Make sure you look sharp, sleek, TESSful and professional - even if you simply need to queue for a lunch or a reward bonus (I am sure you will get one :) And then as I say, work hard - shop even harder!

Clothes: Black Bow Shirt Dolce&Gabbana, €659 (TESS), Dégradé Satin Skirt Milly Karina, €380 (TESS)
Shoes: Ankle Booties Sergio Rossi, €625 (TESSfully sold out), Black Diamond Tights Gerbe Parisienne, €33 (TESS) 
Accessories: 'Medusa' earrings Gianni Versace Vintage, €275 (TESS),Butterfly Watch Olivia Burton, €98 (TESS)
Cosmetics: Viva La Juicy Noir Eau de Parfum Juicy Couture, €65 (TESS), Eyeliner Stila Cosmetics, €15 (TESS) 

*** So, how will YOU PAMPER YOURSELF this CHRISTMAS? ***

(Keep your DREAMS COLORFUL)

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