favourite things

1) this amazing nail polish : "A woman's Prague-ative" by OPI

2) autumn & its colours!

“It was those 3 words that saved my life.

It wasn't complicated, wasn't pre-meditated.
To you I'm dedicated,
Lets just go ahead and say it...
I love you...”                                                   > Cheryl Cole & Will.I.Am 

Essie-ntial

I really like pastels shades, especially those from Essie. Those two combined are beautiful together!

"Cause I've been around two times and found that you're the only thing I need..."    > Foals






* nail polishes = Essie 'Eternal Oprimism' & 'Boat'

Psych

What  really like in this series ? Seeking the pineapple in each episode!!

"And in her colour, I found my faith..."  > Paolo Nutini







*nail polishes : 'Mint Candy Apple' by Essie, '865 Yellow sub-mandarin' & 'Dulce and Havanna' by Catrice, 'Uh-oh roll down the window' by OPI, 'Innocent' by Sinful Colors.

promise is a deal

I wrote that I'll make a review about Foster The People's Supermodel...here it is!

I have to confess that I was a bit afraid about what this second album could be, because I just adore their first one! But it's been a month I only listen to it (+ Torches + new songs from The Black Keys...) and don't cannot stop.

So then? Some songs (like 'Pseudologia Fantastica' or 'The Truth') sound like nothing else, but I also appreciate them and for me, they perfectly knew how to stay true to their style while evolving. Music still has this amazing (Helena)beat and joy and energy which make me dance!
Besides that, lyrics improved too, being more adult and serious ('Are you what you wanna be?' and 'Ask yourself' made me think about life, consumerism and future a lot...!)



Plus, I find Mark Pontius (drums) is as cute as a surfer....

“If you want more and you'll get there.

 Throw a quarter in the well.
 Well, it's okay, you're fine, ambition's not a crime.
And you say that dreamers always get what they desire.
 Well I've found, the more I want the less I've got.
 Is this the life you've been waiting for.
 Or are you hoping that you'll be where you want with a little more?
 Well ask yourself…”                                                               > Foster The People

american pastels

 My aunt (who lives in Florida) offered me for Christmas lots of polishes that I cannot find in my hometown!! Here, some of them...

“When I need you, you can't be found

I want someone who's around for me
Does it have to be so complicated?
…
Love long distance
Is testing me trying my patients
I need more of your assistance now…”         > Gossip







*nail polishes = Nicole by OPI :  'stars at night', 'Am I making myself Claire?', 'Selena' / OPI : 'short story'.

sparkling new year

I'm not that bling-bling, but, sometimes, glitter is necessary!
Happy new year!!

“...the lights are flashing

 Down in here tonight
 And some might exchange a glance
 But keep pretending to dance
 Don't act like it's not happening
 As if it's impolite
 To go and mention your name
 Instead you'll just do the same
As they all do, and hope for the best...”             > Arctic Monkeys

2003 - 2013

The Killers : 10 years of existence!
Here's my 10 favourite songs I'm obsessed with :

cosy casual autumn

This is what my outfit looks like (with different colours per day!) for one week and I completely LOVE it!

 

 

 

"We are Young
We are one
Let us shine for what it's worth..."   > The Royal Concept

 

 

 



November DIY #2

 I found inspiration here, but made my rings with some nail polishes (so, now I've already 3 different colours as you can see..., but I want to make lots of new ones!)

"Call it what you want
I said just call it what you want
Yeah we're locked up in ideas
We like to label everything
Well I'm just gonna do here what I gotta do here
'Cause I gotta keep myself free ..."         > Foster the People




* nail polishes = Mavala, Sephora (silver and red)

DIY November #1

No more identical tights in your warderobe!
I found the idea here :)

"Nooo you don’t even know what you want,
 know what you got, noooo
I don’t even think that I want what’s left of your heart
I used to think that I can make you happy then you go and throw it right back at me
Noooo you don’t even know what you want,
know what you got..."                          > James Blunt





* nail polish = Pupa / tights = ?? / skirt = LaRedoute /shoes = Zara

Alex + Alex (music review)

Twitter, Pinterest

1. Alex (Kapranos) = Franz Ferdinand

FOUR YEARS after Tonight (which unfortunately hadn't much success...even if I really really like their funny lyrics ('Twilight Omens', 'Ulysses', 'No you girls',...)), here are 10 new songs!
Okay, I don't (already) understand everything they say ("We're fresh strawberries..."*/"Car keys choose your keys..."**), but their music still sounds as FF but with some very nice improvements (choir, rythme, trumpets or hypnotic chorus).
And Alex's voice is great, excited and sexy with his improbable tones. This is a great album to dance, jump, run or to make some exercice :)
So, yes, I love this album and it could become my favourite one!


2. Alex (Turner) = Arctic Monkeys

Okay, I already wrote about this album (here), but I was OBLIGED to make a review. Why? It is awesome! Okay, Alex's voice is soooooooo sexy, but music is amazing (bass on 'Knee socks' or 'I want it all', guitar on 'Do I wanna know?' or drums on 'Snap out of it'), more mature and lyrics are still good ("Secrets that I have held in my heart are harder to hide that I thought..."*** / "I can't explain but I want to try, There's this image of you and I..."****)
One negative point? I worried they'll become too American...because, yes, we feel this sunny hip-hop californian influence on their work. Not bad. Yet.
Love it, but should be my 2nd favourite of their albums ; 1st = Worst Favourite Nightmare...

"I'll meet you coming backwards

I'll meet you coming back

When the universe has expanded

Time will contract

You'll come back..."  

 

> Franz Ferdinand

"And her lips are like the galaxy's edge

And a kiss the colour of a constelation

falling into place..."

> Arctic Monkeys

 

♥

♫

* 'Fresh Strawberries'
** 'Brief Encounters'
*** 'I wanna be yours'
**** 'Fireside'

"proof that love's not only blind but deaf..." (nor mute...)

I really do love music festivals...especially when I can see ones of my favourite bands... This year : Phoenix and Arctic Monkeys! but it's also a great way to discover new ones :)

+ Reptile Youth, Palma Violets, Two Gallants, ...

 



fun & sun

How to spend great summer days :


+  Franz Ferdinand's new songs ( I was waiting for this new album for 3 years and it will be released August 26th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

 

 

“I wrote your name

Upon the back of my hand
Slept upon it then I woke up
With it backwards on my face

Reading forwards

From my mirror to my heart…”   > Franz Ferdinand

French corner

French is my mother-tongue, so I wanted to talk about people who have this common with me...


I chose one band, one singer, one actor and one journalist:



pictures from Google, Twitter and Pinterest

1) Vincent Glad : journalist
He's the one who continues to make me want to be a journalist. He writes for several newspapers and works for TV too (Canal +) and created a job with what he likes : web technologies and information.

2) Thomas Dutronc : singer & guitar player
He's got famous parents, but I really appreciate his music which doesn't look like everybody's. Plus, he's a super guitar player and he's completely amazing (and good-looking!!)

3) Raphaël Personnaz : actor
He's my last crush and we'll hear a lot about you this summer : he plays Marius in the remake of Pagnol's films. Plus his character in La Stratégie de la Poussette is sooooo cute!

4) Phoenix : band
Ahhhhh, I'm a big fan of them for years!!! and their last album is great (they have songs called 'bourgeois', 'drakkar noir' or 'oblique city'...French words in English, I love it!). and the singer  (Thomas Mars)'s wife is Sofia Coppola.

“I don't always think of you

As untitled, insecure, Chloroform
I would rather stand if you stay
Why would I lie to you?
My love, my love, my love, my love is
My love, my love, my love it is
My love, my love, my love, my love is
Cruel
Buckle up, we'll chase each other
It's not a lot it's just enough to matter
Anyway you want the truth is
I will marry you on Tuesdays …”         >    Phoenix  

"R U mine?" I wanna know

I'm really really really really happyyyyyyyyyy  to I have some tickets to see Arctic Monkeys live at a festival nearby!!!!

Yes, I already told you about my love for Alex Turner (here and here) and when I listened to their last hypnotic song (Do I wanna know) I had an auditory orgasm... I ♥  him and his amazing voice !!  So, if he agrees, I'm his!  ♥

♥  ♥  ♥

“I dreamt about you nearly every night this week

How many secrets can you keep?
Cause there’s this tune I found that makes me think of you somehow
When I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep
Spilling drinks on my settee
…
And I’m sorry to interrupt
It’s just I’m constantly on the cusp
Of trying to kiss you
I don’t know if you feel the same as I do
We could be together if you wanted to…”         >  Arctic Monkeys   

dis-moi oui, Andy*

My new musical crush : Andy Burrows!
This blond English guy is an ex-member of Razorlight, We are Scientists and now works in solo, what I love!

pictures from Instagram (@andywburrows) and Google

“If I had a heart,

 I would've let you go
 And if I had a heart.
 Well I wonder would I know
 That we're still miles away
 Still running and hiding
 If I had a heart,
 Was good to you,
What good would that do now?”    > Andy Burrow





* quote from a French song of Rita Mitsouko

FUN.(ny) nails

First festival of the year! and we saw Fun. (and Imagine Dragons !!!) that's why I made my manicure for them... (we had rain so I put my lovely floral boots on!!!)
Gigs are so great!

“C'mon, c'mon, with everything falling down around me

I'd like to believe in all the possibilities…”    > Panic at the Disco & Fun.



"I was out of the town,
So I came to your Windows last night..."   > Fun.

sum-May-ry

cinema + rain...

My Great Gatsby nail (sorry for the quality of the pictures...)

The Bling Ring crew

“If you fall asleep down by the water

Baby, I'll carry you all the way home
You've gotta believe me when I say
When I say the word "forever"
And whatever comes your way
We'll still be here together
I know it's hard, I know it's hard
But I understand you, just take my hand  …”   > The Drums

sun - shine

what a sunny sunday!!

 

 

“I don't ever, want the rain to stop

 I don't ever, want to leave this coffee shop
 I don't ever, want the clouds to part
 'Cause the shape of love is the only shape that fits my heart
I don't' ever, want the sun to shine
I don't ever, want to leave this one behind
I don't ever, want the summertime to start
'Cause the shape of love is the only shape that fits my heart…”         > Passenger & Boys and Bear

'eternal optimistic' & sketches & music

'Eternal Optimistic' is my favourite Essie nail polish! I was searching  this shade for a long time and this one is just perfect...besides that I just fell in love with Essie itself...

How I can summarize it: soft pink = classy and girly

 

"Take a bunch of optimists, and drop ‘em in the same boat

I don’t really gotta' take so long - take so long

but I'm missin’ all the times in the past

when I couldn’t see your face at all..."                  > Hoodie Allen






* jeans = H&M / top = Mango / Inail polishes = Essie, Mavala