 TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012
Vacation in Nice @ the Negresco, now that's really nice!!! :o)
All rooms have a different decor - we are lucky to get one in pink with balcony!
Window with a ... >> full
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
A friend of mine recommended this adorable shop in the heart of Vienna's inner city to me (THANK YOU!!!!!). My intention was just to go and take a look - after all: it's named after my big idol Empress Elisabeth nicknamed Sisi - ... >> full
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
Oh, what's this?! A frog in my bed!!!!!
After the kiss he's still a frog ... what to do?!
... >> full
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012
SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012
Top & skirt: REDValentino, bag: Chanel, shoes: Prada, leggins: Wolford
Let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barbie accessories for Sophie & me ;o)
My new shoes by Prada ... >> full
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012
OK, who's gonna play with me?
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
Ester Bunny parade :o)
Since I'm unable to 'kill' a bunny, I'll probably have these till Xmas when Hubby will have to do the deed and I'll use the chocolate to make really rich, almost sinful cake!
THE most adorable card ... >> full
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
Shades, Jacket & Bag: Valentino, Body & Stockings: Wolford, Dress & Shoes: REDValentino, little white Angel: Sophie
@ the Martini Lounge
Sophie's first perfume :o)
A bit of glitter: Miu Miu
What every princess ... >> full
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012
Our last day in Paris is wonderfully sunny :o)
And look, what I discovered: a Repetto Store -> I'm in Heaven :o)))
They are famous for their unbelievably ... >> full
SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012
Off we go to make out way from Place Vendome to Montmartre
The Paris Opéra
I love all these little Parisian streets
You find a café at every corner...
... and a ... >> full
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Our first day in Paris after a long time - how exciting :o)
Marabou-Bolero: REDValentino, Rest: Victoria's Secret
Our first stop :o)
The biggest treasures to be found at Cartier's in Paris on this day are Hubby ... >> full
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Celebrating with my Lugano Girls - Sex & the City gone Desperate Housewives ... also known as the Prosecco Club Girls ;o)
I had a wonderful time!!!!!!
Off we went in the evening for a weekend in Paris :O)
... >> full
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
You guys might wonder where I've been hiding the last couple of weeks.
The answer is: behind moving cartons ha/ha!
Finally my new home is finished :o)
Chaos as far as the eye could see - contrary to mainly ... >> full
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
Many, many thanks to the wonderfully innovative Sabine Schirmeier for taking these lovely photos :o)
You can ... >> full
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012
Stay tuned for more pictures be the innovative Sabine Schirmeier :o)
To see more of her work visit her on Facebook:
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2012
The last day of 2011 was one of those gloriously sunny ones again :o)
Sophie continuing her Olympic training - she's soooo adorable running like the wind!
In Rome it's literally impossible to find anything not ... >> full
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011
The whole family :o)
The most romantic place in the world :o)))
Sophie training for the Olympics ;o)
Have you ever seen anything cuter?!!
Picture with angel
Breathtaking views
Saint Sophie ;O)
Remember these shoes?! Notice the pink heel - here in Rome they sell a change of colors - what a ... >> full
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011
Off to a day of exploring ... Jacket: Valentino from L'INDE le Palais :o), Shades: D&G, Sweater: REDValentino, Jeans: Victoria's Secret, Bag: REDValentino
In Rome even the parks (Borghese) are heart shaped :o)
Sophie is doing the princess of the forest - she's running around like crazy ... >> full
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011
In the late afternoon we arrive at Rome, the eternal city We're staying at the Grand Hotel Parco Dei Principi :o)
Did I mention that I loooove chandeliers?! ;o)
This must be a direct ancestor of Hubby -> same stern expression when he sees the credit card bill ... >> full
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011
If you live
in Lugano which to every Fashionista equals 'Lostgano', you naturally depend on
a lot of online shopping and I just love the online version of L'INDE on: http://www.lindestore.com/
BUT to be
able to go to the store in Bologna is a REAL ...
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
Jacket: Vintage from Flo in Vienna, Corduroys: Victoria's Secret, Gloves: Milano, Bag: Chanel, Doggy: Sophie-Angel dressed in pink & creme :o)
I loooooooooooooove all the Xmas decoration - why don't they keep it all year round?!!
... >> full
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011
Shades & sweater: Valentino, headband: Piera
La Scala
Milano with sunshine and 18°C in December -> NICE!!!!
Cute window displays :o)
Art for feet
Angelic Sophie ... >> full
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
Sunday afternoon we went to Como just to have a change of scene and grab a panino :o)
I love all these little Italian cities anyway, but before Xmas they are even more romantic!
... >> full
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
I looooove the time before Xmas - all the decorations are just so pretty :o)
This by the way is the biggest tree I have ever seen!!!
From tip to toe in Valentino
LOL!!!
... >> full
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
For a long, long time I wanted to have a nice fountain pen ... Mont Blanc did special editions on Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich & Ingrid Bergman ... they were all nice but since my biggest idol is Grace Kelly I was hoping ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Vienna really is one of the most beautiful cities in the world - my favorite route to go downtown is through the Imperial Winter Palace (Hofburg)
Just opposite is my all time best loved brand: Valentino...
... >> full
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011
On a freezing cold Saturday afternoon -> the best time to buy a new sent!
'Le Parfum' just opposite from Hermès is THE place to go for unusual perfumes!
Ahhhhh, the whole selection by Annick Goutal ... >> full
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
My newest aquisition :o)))
The perfect match for my new boots - can't wait to wear them both together!
How cute is pink lining?! :o)
Isn't the clasp with bow adorable?!
... >> full
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Shades: Tom Ford, Coat: Valentino
Since day time Lugano doesn't offer much besides the lake view scenery in terms of shopping or in fact other entertainment, I decided to go to the hairdresser ;o)
... >> full
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011
How to spruce up a rather plain chandelier:
Step 1: collect silk flowers the color of your liking - surprise, I chose shades of pink ;o)
Step 2: Separate them from their 'stem'
Step 3: grab ... >> full
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011
The reason I have not posted much about fashion of lately is because I have been really busy cruising the net for interior decorating ideas and checking up on the progress of my house :o) And it's finally coming along! The bathrooms are ... >> full
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011
The other day my friend introduced me to a wonderful webpage: www.polyvore.com :o)
It's a page filled with the latest fashion items that not only lets you browse and leads you to the link of where you can actually buy the stuff, but offers ... >> full
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011
As usual my beautiful friend Silvia & I meet at McDonalds to take a to-go-coffee and head to Foxtown :o)
Smiling in anticipation
Between the two of us we try on everything there is in sizes ... >> full
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
Halloween Party - what fun!!!!!
The hostess, my beautiful friend Krystyna :o)
How cute!!!!
Pablo - Sophie's fiancé ;o)
Beauty & the Beast ;o)
... >> full
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011
A wonderfully sunny fall day in Milano :o)
Jacket: Vintage rabbit, Ballerina Cashmere Wrap: Blunauta, Body & Tights: Wolford, Skirt: REDValentino, Bag: Croco Vintage, Over knees: Move Dancewear, Shoes: Boss
Sophie wearing her new harness & leash from 'For Pets ... >> full
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011
For my new DIY-project I intended to dye these two emerald green since I have quite a few tops & dresses in that color but was unable to find matching accessories!
I thought by mixing these two colors I'd get ... >> full
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2011
Shopping the fall/winter collection for Sophie :O)
Purple suits my little angel really well :O)
This shop has the most devine things for ... >> full
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011
Headband: Piera, Makeup: Kiko, Star: Dorotheum Vienna around 1870, Dress: Victoria's Secret
Since I was wearing all black I thought dug out my Chanel watch
Ahhhh, back in Milano :o)
Coat: Vintage (in two ... >> full
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011
After an intense yoga class Regina & I decided on a lazy evening at her home with pizza and our two pets - unfortunately her bunny wasn't impressed with her furry visitor and spent the night in her cage, sulking!
... >> full
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
After raiding an esoteric shop and buying everything that wasn't nailed to the wall, Regina and I went to see if we could discover a new cafe in our neighborhood ;o)
Jacket by Crazy Emily
We like this shabby-chique French ... >> full
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011
Gerlinde Waldherr, the owner of Freiverkauf invited me to come along to a vintage market with her - how lucky I am to have an expert with me :o)))
Only a short subway ride & a couple of stops ... >> full
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
As everyone knows, Vienna is a great hunting ground for antiques! One area where one finds lots of antique shops is around Naschmarkt and one of my fav ones is 'Freiverkauf' on Burggasse 33 in 1070 Vienna :o)
So besides turn of the ... >> full
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
Yesterday my order from RedValentino arrived -> yeahhhh
It was like Xmas! I opened the big brown UPS-box and found this black one inside, wondering if I had ordered boots by accident ;o)
But when I opened the black ... >> full
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
Fashion: Angela Glas
Photo: Iris Camaa
Makeup: Tanja Erhart
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
Angela Glas
This is the friendly face behind the fashion I like so much :O)
Her collections are feminine, and suit basically every body shape, they are easy to wear in a variety of styles; for example her tops can be worn ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
As yesterday it was gloriously sunny I decided to walk half the Ringstraße to get to my first Bikram Yoga class :O)
Here are some pictures of my city
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011
Many thanx to Sabine Schirmeier for these wonderful pictures
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011
Angela Glas creates fashion that has a certain something to it but is easy to wear, the fabrics she uses make you feel very sensual and you can create a variety of looks out of a single ... >> full
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
Birthday-Hubby :O)
Party preparations
LOL, this is how Hubby treats the female heart ;o)
Sophie always in the middle
It was ... >> full
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
I'm very excited about today’s evening shooting for a new radio station :o)
The only props I have to bring are a long hair piece and my Louboutins
The rest will be taken care of by the ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Off I go to Iris Camaa's photo studio to shoot the new collection of Austrian designer Angela Glas :o)
The fabulously talented Tanja Erhart is doing my makeup - yeahhhhhh!!!!
Iris Camaa's photo studio
Seriously ... >> full
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
Top: Blumarine (the one I bought last week), Eyeliner: Kiko, Lipstick: Coco 'Paris'
Since the top is all glittering I kept the jewelry classic :o)
Isn't this shop front cute?!
Shades: ... >> full
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
AMEN = a Fashionista's prayer answered
Yeahhhhh, my package from l'INDE arrived :O))))
My new, super cool T-shirt from AMEN
This was attached to the T-shirt ... isn't it adorable?!!
AMEN ... >> full
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
After checking on the progress of the renovation works of my new house, I always to Yoga class on Thursdays :o)
Ballerina wrap: Emotione Danza, Tank: P2, Shorts: Victoria's Secret
Anna Babenko
... >> full
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
Since the day was darkest grey we thought we go to Como Sud to hunt down DVDs - not the best choice since a shopping center like that should be avoided on ANY day!!!
To fight bad mood on a dreary ... >> full
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
Off to Milano, yeah!!!
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Since the top is already long and very sparkly I kept makeup and jewelry simple
... >> full
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
The sun is out, it's the weekend and I'm off to Milano :O) Life is good!
I have called this shop in advance to make sure they're open and guess what? I'm in luck :o)
Stay tuned for a full report :O)
... >> full
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
Lugano - a Fashionista's cry for help!!!!!
As today I just ignored my alarm clock - being still sore from yesterday’s intense Yoga class - I turned around and kept on snoozing instead of going to the gym. Later on in the ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Since Lugano equals the desert when it comes to shopping, what's girl to do?!
Right: Cruise the net!
So that's what I did and came across this amazing place for vintage dresses:
The Posh Girl Vintage
These two are ... >> full
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
I need the perfect black little dress for an event at a blues/lounge bar ... so I was looking through the dresses I have here in Lugano (there might be some more in my wardrobe in Vienna). It should be sexy but not ... >> full
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Sunday in Milano :O)
Shades: Valentino, Tank: P2, Skirt: petticoat from about 1900 with silk lining (bought at Freiverkauf, Burggasse 33, 1070 Vienna), Bag: Valentino, Shoes: Bordello fromhttp://www.cobragirls.de.vu
Lip stick: Plumful by MAC
... >> full
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
A sunny and warm day - I was in the mood for color, glitter & sparkle:O)
My Cartier watch, Thomas Sabo charm bracelet and one by Swarovski, Nailpolish: Kiki
Two Sabo-bracelets put together as necklace - this ... >> full
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
Sisi - Elisabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary
24. December 1837 – 10. September 1898
She was one oft he most faszinating women of her time. Since I saw the first exhibition on her when I was 7, I was hooked and ... >> full
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
My new office Barbie equipment ;o)
And this is my environment when I sit and post my blog :o)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Since Hubby was going away on a business trip yet again, he took his two blondes out to dinner before he left.
Dress: Iblues, Necklaces: 2 long ones by Chanel wrapped around a couple of times, Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana
... >> full
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, my package already arrived :O)
Everything is wrapped in eco-friendly tissue paper
Aren't those cute? :o)
AND they go perfectly with my old Chanel bag!
One can NEVER, ... >> full
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
In absence of real shopping opportunities here in Lugano, one has to get a little bit more creative in sourcing fashion & satisfying the urge to splurge :O)
So I was very happy when a friend of mine introduced me to the ... >> full
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Sunday, it's raining cats & dogs...
...which my doggy doesn't like one bit - neither does Cat ;o)
So to brighten up the day I buy industrial quantities of bright colored makeup at Kiko...
... >> full
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
Ever wondered why the Italians drive a little crazy?! ;o))
Shades: Marc Jacops, Top: Amen, Jeans: Victoria's Secret, Bag: Valentino, Shoes: Alfonso Garlando
Wearing most of my gold jewelry at once: Bracelets: Vintage, Bangle: Dubai, ... >> full
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Every good shopping trip starts with a large coffee - in absence of a Starbucks in Lugano, McDonalds will have to do ;o)
Off we go to Foxtown!
Shades: Prada, Top: Vallentino
First stop of course: Valentino
... >> full
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Since I got my Iphone I'm continuously taking pictures -> what fun!!!!
These were taken with the all-in-one SuperCamera and represent only a fraction of
options this app offers! :o)
My ... >> full
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
L'INDE - le Palais is one of THE most beautiful concept stores in the world ... unfortunately one only finds it in Bologna!
They carry a variety of different designers - and the merchandise is displayed in a way that ... >> full
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
Photos: Iris Camaa
Scarf: Satya Paul
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011
As a friend recommended I go take a look at Lena Hoschek's shop around the corner of my house I went (Gutenberggasse 17, 1070 Wien, Mo.-Fri.: 11:00 - 19:00 Sa.: 11:00 - 17:00)
I was told the stuff there was cute but I ... >> full
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2011
Since it was such a nice and sunny day Regina, Sophie and I went to Volksgarten to enjoy a wonderful day :o)
Sunglasses: Chanel, Bikini bought in Mauricius
Sophie was sooooooooooooooo happy to roll in freshly cut grass!
... >> full
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011
Walking Sophie before we set off to a Heurigen
Dress: vintage Valentino, Shades: Chanel, Shoes: Finesse (India), Bag: designed by me, made by Mr. Battu in New Delhi :o)
Kathi always hip & colorful introducing Hubby to the latest trend ... >> full
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011
Meeting Alex is always a pleasure - and very often an educative one ;o)
Instead of only drinking one coffee after the other, I order something new: lemonade with basil! Not only is it pink (yeahhh), but tastes ... >> full
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011
A typical day in Vienna starts with Yoga or Pilates (after noon that is, naturally) and then meeting your friend for coffee, gossip, chain smoking and simply enjoying life ;o)
Emergency shopping at H&M for leggins ;o)
... >> full
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011
As soon as we're ready (well after noon that is on vacation!) we go downtown
Sophie in flight training ;o)
T-Shirt: Valentino T-shirt Couture, Shades: Prada, Capris: Dolce & Gabbana, Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Valenino
... >> full
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011
While Sophie sits decoratively on the living room couch ...
... and Hubby cuddles with her or works, I go for a work out!
I discovered this little fitness center around the corner of my house where ... >> full
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
Getting ready to go out :o)
Sophie does the 'I'm the cutes Doggy-dance' in hopes that she can come with me ;o)
Top by Roberto Cavalli
These shoes (by Miu Miu) ... >> full
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011
When you arrive in Vienna you first call up your friends and see who's got time to go for coffee :o)
Since the day was all sunny we met at Volksgarten-Cafe where you can sit ourtside under pink umbrellas and have your first ... >> full
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011
On the way back to Lugano we stop in Monte Carlo to absorb as much glamour as possible to take it with us!
We have coffee in the sidewalk cafe in between the most famous Casino & the Hotel de ... >> full
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011
Since we slept right trough breakfast hours we ordered coffee to the room!
It was served on Hutschenreuther china - my dream come true tea set!!!
Since Sophie had stolen Hubby's sandwich last time we ordered ... >> full
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011
How nice to be in Nice!
Since going to the beach before 4 is not too good an idea provided you're as pale as Hubby & me, we use lunchtime to stroll around. I found this amazing designer vintage boutique!!!
... >> full
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011
A day in St. Tropez
Like most of the little towns in Italy & France also St. Tropez is made of little beautiful winding streets :o)
The only difference is that here you find all the ... >> full
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011
T-shirt & Skirt: Blue Girl (I have discovered that kids size 12 - 14 years fits me perfectly and even the designer stuff costs a lot less! Yoooohoooo!), Bag: Chanel, Shades: Dolce & Gabbana, Shoes: Mauro Leone (a small shop in Milano ... ... >> full
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2011
A day spent at the beach
Sophie looks like Beethoven during a storm ;o)
Bikini: Victoria's Secret, Shades: Dolce & Gabbana, Doggy: Sophie
My Angel!!!
Top: Victoria's Secret
... >> full
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2011
Sophie's first b/day has arrived :o)
She's very curious about her presents!
I help her to unpack them ;o)
Her new harness looks like a piece of jewelry!
Listening ... >> full
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011
Off we go to Nice - yeahhhhh :O)
Also Sophie is excited sitting in her little black bag on my lap
Now THIS is life - ever wondered why 'a good life' is said to be lived like God ... >> full
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011
This is what you need to make a b/day card:
First of all: an angelic doggy who's b/day is coming up shortly
Second step: get your die & ink pad ready
... >> full
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011
Finally Hubby is back from one of his endless business travels so we celebrate by going for Japanese
The two blondes
As usual I order my fav algae salad & avocado makki
... >> full
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011
I LOVE FIREWORKS!
Two hearts beating as one
My Angel watching all the other angels dancing in the sky - Sophie feels quite close to heaven :o)
... >> full
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011
Party Animals :o)
Party with a life band - NOTHING can keep me from hitting the dance floor as soon as the music starts!!! ;o)
Entire outfit by Valentino - what else ;o)
... >> full
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011
This is me after my first haircut :O)
All snow white and fluffy ...
... what do you think?
Three whole hrs of grooming - I'm telling you, it's not that easy to be ... >> full
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011
Shopping in Como
Shades: Tom Ford
Top: Valentino T-Shirt Couture
Jeans: Victoria's Secret
Bag: Cartier
Shoes: Miu Miu
My beautiful friend Silvia glued to the first fashion shop window we come across of ;o)
My fav ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011
As my name is Cat, it goes w/out saying that Miu Miu kind of calls my name ;o)
So last weekend I went to check out their shoes in Milano
Who can resist their stuff if it's packaged so nicely?! ... >> full
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011
Spreading gossip
I know its part of the code of conduct between girls to not spill others secrets ... that's how gossip gets started, normally !
BUT this one's just too good to keep to myself ;o)
So here I am sharing Victoria's Secret ... >> full
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011
My latest aquisition :o) Does anyone know where to get a matching purse from???
Thx!
FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011
Climbing the corporate ladder:
Get your Dolce & Gabbana high heeled foot in the door!
Put your best Christian Louboutin forward!
Be two steps ahead: shop the ... >> full
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
My many faces/phases of modelling
... >> full
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011
If Cinderella exchanges her glass slipper (in my case her Christian Louboutins) for something THIS ugly ...
... there has to be something to this shoe ;o)
Through a friend I have discovered Shape-ups by Sketcher. Admittedly they are ... >> full
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011
Since having to wait for the works on our new house to start is an invaluable lesson in patience (which is not usually one of my strong points), I wanted to use my spare time with continuing to hunt for treasures ... >> full
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011
Nonbelievers think the Bootist will grow out of the obsession, but the Bootist is obsessed with growing the collection
This discrepancy in life philosophy can prove a little bit difficult especially in male-female relationships since generally husbands fall into the Nonbeliever category.
... >> full
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
Grace Kelly & Elisabeth, Empress of Austria
These two women are as different as can be but are equally fascinating - at least to me. Obviously they were both one of the most beautiful women of their time!
... >> full
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011
The reason I have shamefully neglected my blog during the last few weeks is because I was really busy with house hunting :o) I have found the perfect house for our needs - not too big but enough garden for Sophie to run ... >> full
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
If you are a true Bootist repeat daily:
There is always room for one more pair of shoes!
There is always room for one more pair of shoes!
There is always room for one more pair of shoes!
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
The truths about shoes:
1. You can never ever have too many shoes
2. Style is everything
3. Bootism is not a destination, but a journey through life in a dynamite pair of shoes
4. Price ... >> full
FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011
My Birthday
As every year since I was 13, I celebrated my 21st b/day (and I plan on sticking to this policy till I'm 6ft. under!) ... This year it was an especially wonderful day! I want to thank all of you for your sweet ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Honoring Louboutin's Barbie special edition pumps by making them into a piece of art ;o)
The starting point were my Louboutin Barbie shoes that are kind of too special to wear ... so I wanted to display them!
... >> full
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011
The ones of you who know me well will probably be concerned about me reading the head line - BUT not to worry, I'm well and healthy ;o)
The weather on the weekend was so lovely that I was way too ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Late on Friday we went off to have a weekend in Verona and staid at 'La Dolce Vita' which is a lovely B&B run by Anne, a very sweet French lady. The place is made up with a lot of flair & love ... >> full
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
Dear Blog-Friends, dear Fashion-Victims, dear World Travellers & Dog Owners!
The Austrian magazine ‚WIENERIN’ nominated me for the ‚Charity Woman of the Year Award‘and in order to win, I will need your help:
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011
My little heart teaser with her new pink hair clip ;o)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011
What to do when winter's around already way too long
As everybody knows the only cure really proven to work against winter depression is shopping - at the same time it serves as a wonderful (and not boring) workout to get rid of the Xmas-cookies ... >> full
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011
Innocence personified ;o)
Cuddling is sooooooooooooooo good ;o)
She would like to be cuddled all ... >> full
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
Basically by accident I discovered 'Amicis', this gem of a shop when I was simply on my way to get an international drivers license ... So the next day since Sophie needs to be walked anyway I went back and explored ... (Seilerstätte ... >> full
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
Shoe Addicts Anonymous by Beth Harbison
This is one of the cutest books ever ... especially if you love shoes just as much as me ;o)
This entertaining novel is set in Washington, D.C., Harbison features four very different women brought ... >> full
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011
The first shop I fell into upon opening for the first time in 2011 was of course Valentino ... one of my favourite designers :o)
Who can resist a window like this?! Since I have still 7 ball ... >> full
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2011
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy New Year :o)))))
I'm sure 2011 will bring lots of new adventures, much better collectios to explore, lots of new shoes to buy and dreams to come true for all of us :O)))
This year we spent New Years ... >> full
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2011
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2010
Like every Fashionista I had planned a couple of looks for this Xmas party season ... here are some of them:
Dress: Valentino
Boots: Prada
Dress: Valentino
Shoes: Alexander McQueen
Dress: ... >> full
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2010
My Home is my Castle :o)
Here is a virtual tour through my home in Vienna ... picture above shows the front of the house
Original Art Nouveau tiles in the staircase
Entrance
... >> full
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010
Straight to the heart ;o)
I know it should be me teaching my puppy-doggy ... but she's also helping me in learning a thing or two - for example:
1) Not to be grumpy B.C. (before coffee)! Now my ... >> full
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010
Going to Milano with Sophie :o)
Since it was a nice and sunny day I decided to introduce Sophie to one of the world's most famous shopping capitals :o)
Hubby driving, Sophie sleeping like an angel, not ... >> full
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010
Pictutes by Iris Camaa
Here are some more pictures by Iris Camaa for 'Be Beautiful'
It's obvious we had a lot of fun ;o)
... >> full
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
Sophie - my Maltese Puppy :o)
This is Sophie, my Maltese puppy - I have her since Saturday evening and am in looooove! She's the cutest thing God has ever created :o)
She ... >> full
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Girls just wanna have high heel shoes ;o)
We girls all loooooove shoes, so here are pics of some of mine with funny heels :o)
Prada
Prada
Thierry Mugler
... >> full
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
Shooting for 'Be Beautiful' by Iris Camaa
When the multi-talented Iris Camaa called me to ask if I wanted to do a shooting with her for 'Be Beautiful' on Monday, I immediately jumped at the opportunity!
Although the owners of the ... >> full
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010
How to keep happy on a typically drizzling November day?!
It was a rainy and quite dreary day so to keep depression at bay I felt there were two options:
1) Stay in bed and drink hot chocolate heavily laced with rum ... >> full
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
Girls day out in Milano :o)
At 10 a.m. (which for me still equals the middle of the night) we start the trip to Milano to expand our shopping horizons ;o) Plan A was to conquer Via Monte Napoleone ...
... >> full
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010
To buy to not to buy ... that's my question to you!
This Valentino bag is covered over and over in crystals starting in clear white, shaded champagne/medium bronze towards the bottom. It goes with basically every basic outfit - but is it ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
Re-designing Louboutins
As you guys know very well by now, I'm a great, great, GREAT fan of Christian Louboutin's shoes! They are crafted immaculately, very comfortable once broken in (which I have to do with basically all my new shoes) and are simply spectacular! Having ... >> full
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010
Veni, vidi, vici & acomprato - meaning: came, saw, won & bought ;o)
On Saturday morning I had a nice long soak in the tub, enjoying the smell of essential oils of my bath salt and the visual teats of Italian Vogue ... ... >> full
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010
The Handbag
So to explore this subject further, on a sunny Saturday ... >> full
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010
Dinner with friends :o)
Jeanne D'Arc -Top: Sandro
Leggins: Manor
Shoes: Alexander McQueen
Bag: Cartier
I looooove everything with panther-detail :o)
Nailpolish: Kiko Number 243 and 278 on top ... goes well with the top but is ... >> full
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010
Workout at Margit Manhardt's Dance Studio
In order to motivate myself to finally start a regular workout routine again (haven't moved a muscle in years, I have to blushingly admit to my big shame!!!) I was looking for pants that have a ... >> full
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Vienna Fashion Week
My show styling
Jacket: Gucci
Top: from India GKII
Jeans: Alexander McQeen
Boots: Venus
Swarovskis in the heel -> cute, no?! ;o)
Bag: Cartier ... the ... >> full
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
Chanel Days
Jacket: Chanel
Shirt: Malizia
Satin Pants: 7 All Mankind
Let me explain about ‘Chanel Days’: Those are the ones where one doesn't feel all that confident or competent and needs a boost from ones ... >> full
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
When Angels travel - from Milano to Vienna
Guys, here you can see my new buys in action which is prove that I actually wear everything I buy ;o)
Bag, coat, green sweater all by Valentino, T-shirt: H&M, jeans: 7All ... >> full
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
On the way to do 'damage'-> the report' ;o)
Here everything in detail:
Nice little top by Valentino Red -> goes with practically everything and can be worn all year round :o)
Little ballerina sweater by Valentino ... >> full
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
On the way to do 'damage' ;o)
Since I don't like this year’s fall colours I have decided to buy up what I left out last year and shop at an outlet ... This is me on the way there ... ... >> full
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
My views on the current Fall/Winter-Look
Back in Lugano after exciting weeks of vacation I was feeling a little bit low being all alone for two weeks (at this point I accept all heart-felt condolences, ha/ha) while Hubby is away on business and ... >> full
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010
Fashion + Passion = me
Fashion is what I wear ! Now I know this statement sounds somewhat daring and perhaps even arrogant … But come to think of it, what really is fashion? Is it simply something we wear to protect ourselves from ... >> full
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010
Fashionista goes to Dubai
Do you realize how Dubai already sounds like ‘to buy‘?! And that’s exactly what I intended to do, because what you don’t find here, simply doesn’t exist!!! ;o)
We arrived at the airport and were already greeted by Dubai’s ... >> full
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010
Louboutin & the Great Pyramids
When we left Lugano it was raining cats & dogs – and anyone who knows anything about first mentioned species (and me, Cat!) is aware that this demonstration of natures powers is not much appreciated by any of us ... >> full
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010
Fashion Diary - how to save by buying new shoes ;o)
When I saw these lovely Pradas I knew I had to have them - it was love at first sight!Hubby was with me and wrinkled his nose asking me what on ... >> full
MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010
Fashion diary of a Shopaholic ;o)
My styling for a weekend shopping trip:
Shades: Lolita
T-shirt: H & M
Tank: P2
Tutu-Skirt: H & M
Bag: Chanel
When going on a shopping expedition I ... >> full
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010
Fashionista goes Shopaholic in Bern
When Hubby told me that we were going to Bern, Switzerland’s capital, for a day I immediately went to surf the waves of endless knowledge on the world-wide- web in order to be well prepared for my ... >> full
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2010
Summer reads
Since summer is the time when we hit the beach, park or simply enjoy the outdoors we need to be well equipped with reading material - after all it's too hot to exercise so one simply takes the mind for a walk ... >> full
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010
Fashionista goes to Nice
Did you ever notice how ‚Nice‘already has the word ‚nice‘worked into itself? It truly is one of the most beautiful, wonderfully glamorous spots on planet earth!!! The landscape is all pastel coloured, the architecture is a mix of ... >> full
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
Travel report of a fashionista – Sydney, Australia
For me Australia was simply this far, very, very far away country/continent on the right bottom corner of the word’s map and it surely wasn’t on my ‘must-go-see’ travelling wish list. The only ... >> full
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2010
Travels of a fashionista – Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) for me are synonymous with ‘the promised land’ or ‘paradise’ since I spent the happiest 2.5 of my growing up years ... >> full
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010
Makeup – how to transform your face into a masterpiece
Part 4 – Read my lips ;o)
What’s the way to express ourselves? Talking, whispering, singing, pouting, shouting, kissing, reciting poetry, smiling, whistling, sipping champagne … Whatever it ... >> full
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010
Makeup – how to transform your face into a masterpiece
Part 3 – The eyes
It is often said that your eyes are the windows to your soul … Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? And although windows look very ... >> full
MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010
Makeup - How to transform your face into a masterpiece
Part 2 – The eyebrows
By finding the perfect shape of your eyebrows you can really "open up” your eyes, make them look bigger and draw attention to them, ... >> full
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010
Makeup – how to transform your face into a masterpiece
Part 1- The base
Think of your face as a brand new canvas – unlimited possibilities are awaiting your creativity! Like every good artist one must prepare the raw ... >> full
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010
Face Cream
The other day I met this beautiful girl with curly hair down to her mid back and smooth skin the color of pale olive … she looked about 23 to max. 25. When she told me she was 31 I ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
Friends
It’s often said that blood runs thicker than water … so apparently nothing beats family ties which is a great thing, if you get along well with your folks. Your family knows you since you came into this world – you are born ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
The secret of looking like a million bucks on a shoe string budget
To answer your mails that go like ‘I have two problems when it comes to fashion: first of all I hate shopping and secondly I don’t have much money ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010
Shoes, shoes, shoes …
Like every fahionista I don’t only enjoy shopping tremendously but I’m especially crazy about shoes. They are like jewelry for your feet. Since my feet are quite an ugly pair, a bit distorted by toe shoes and dancing, ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010
La Italiana
Currently I’m living between Vienna and Lugano. My Italian husband and I spend Italian woman and her difference to us Austrians
While in Vienna we’re getting ready to celebrate Sigmund Freud’s 153rd birthday in ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010
50 and fabulous!
In the process of expanding my network on Facebook I was lucky to find a great new friend through a mutual one. She has such positive energy that it jumps right off my computer screen into my work space when we ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010
Dressing for occasions when unsure about the dress code
This is not as difficult a task as you might fear. It helps if your wardrobe consists of well stocked basics that can be combined and an array of accessories.
Let’s say you ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
The Bimbo Saga
All men are said to go crazy for a girl with big breasts, slim and preferably blonde, who will only open her mouth to pay him a compliment, take a sip of champagne or give him a blow job ... >> full
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
 Unwanted Hair 
Having just recently been to the States I couldn’t avoid the endless bombardment of commercial breaks while trying to watch a movie after and exhausting day of passionate shopping. Besides millions of car/loan/shark lawyers clips I was informed that every ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
 Mars & Venus 
Today I read an article in ‘Cosmopolitan’ basically crucifying John Gray’s theory that men and women are from different planets. It went on and on how this idea of his puts us poor women basically back not only into ... >> full
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010
 Think purple – a wardrobe overstuffed This winter season I discovered a new color for myself that - with my fair skin and green eyes - suits me sooo well & perfectly that I felt I had to replace all the black I usually wear ... >> full
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010
 <<<…Choosing which one???!!!...>>>  Clever Shopping and ‘The Sales'
Have you ever wondered why after the end of the ales ebay is overflowing with more special offers then usual or that your wardrobe is somewhat fuller but still you don’t have anything to wear? When ... >> full
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Wardrobe check
Instead of proving the cliché right that women without exception always whine of having nothing to wear (although most of their wardrobes are overstuffed), let’s get organized and if said cliché turns out to be true after all, ... >> full
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Finding your style
Exercise Number 1:
Stand in front of the mirror in underwear and assess yourself, study your shape.
Exercise Number 2:
Find at least 10 points about your looks that you really like. Noooo … sentences that start ...
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Underwear
Gravity … Fg = G (m1*m2)/(d^2)
But what does this scary looking formula of letters and numbers that Newton so cleverly discovered really mean for us in daily life?
You see gravity at work any time you drop ... >> full
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