Cabinet of curiosities & Inspirations since 2009

Cabinet of curiosities & Inspirations since 2009
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16 sept. 2008

My fashion Pics Fall-Winter 2008

I have seleted some look for this winter 2008.Of course, 
It's never cheap but this is a trend selection.
I like simple cut and light materials.
Those look can suit a XS or a XL size and still be elegant,
 classic but with a Glam rock touch that i favour.


Listen to this "Rock Dame" Mixtape select for you.



I try to pic style that can still be worn for years.
Remenber ladies: 
Don't think fashion and trends when you buy your clothes.
Think Style and attitude.

First, i will begin with the last runway look that caught me.
Lanvin with those so simple cut but modern materials for a modern "femme fatale".

Rick Owens Gothic minimaliste chic, and i can tell you
 the fabrics are soft and so easy to wear years after years.


Balmain can't be forget with there 2 last rock'n roll
 collections.(Read my post about it here).


Halston that i am sure will soon be a name that you will read often.

 Marchesa for the night.



Now have some look to the accessoiries that will suit to those styles.


Christian Louboutin
Chambre D'ami ballet flats
Python shoulder bag

Leather knee high boots

I choose this photo of the 50's fetish model of Irving Klaw "the pin-up king" :
 Tana Louise who inspired me this shoes selection.









Malone patent pumps 


Elizabeth satin pumps

BRIAN ATWOOD Starlet suede pumps
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Embellished heel pumps

All this shoes selection can be bought on Net-A-Porter.

15 sept. 2008

Girls with Dog with a blog



I am proud to announced that i am a menber of a very VIP and selected club:
A Girl with a Dog with a Blog...

I would like to introduce you my Sweet chihuahua Cancan.
She is 9 months old and only weight 1k300.

I may not be a star but Cancan Van Paris has already plenty of fans.
You can found her pictures on several cell phones .

Some links for Chihuahua owners who need a cute appareal during cold weather:


And if your best friend is ill, try to use Homeopathy first:

















I am back


Dear readers,

i know i have been away for a long time 

but i am back in "blog business", now....


I've been tagged by Marie-Laure.



What are the last three things you purchased?

a Leonor Grey shampoo, a vintage industrial lamp and a pin-up pencil skirt.

What are the last three songs you downloaded?
Lucky Number by Lene Lovich

Bitter Sweet by Roxy Music

Let's have a party by Wanda Jackson


What were the last three places you visited?

Biarritz, Florence and New York

What are your three favorite movies?
The Red shoes, Laura and Vertigo.

What are your three favorite possessions?
A french 30's lamp with the shape of a cat with big ball eyes.
A black Hermés cashmere sweater without buttons designed by Martin Margiela.
An oriental iron dragon statue who was belonging to my grandfather.

What three things can you not live without?
One of my balinese silk skalf, sunglass and kisses.

What would be your three wishes?
It's a secret...

What are three things you haven't done yet?
Learn guitar, Spend time in one of those amazing Maldives resort and pass my driving license.

What are your three favorite dishes?
Strawberry pie, Banghan Bartha and cereal Bread.

What three celebrities do you want to hang out with the most?
Céline, Bourdin and Cole Porter.

Name three things that freak you out.
Marketing-Marchandising, Capitalism, Children abuses.

Name three unusual things you are good at.
Remenbering melodies, shop for gifts and anticipate trends.

What are three things that you are coveting?
A sofa, a pro camera and Florence Broadhurst wallpaper.

28 août 2008

Gothic inspiration: The Black lipstick Trend


Lancome’s new artistic director for makeup, Aaron de May, has created
 a  limited set edition  that’s scheduled to launch in November.
The set, which is inspired by a pair of Louboutins includes 
a red lipstick (Pita Red) and a sparkling lip gloss in Black (Piha Black).
You can wear the products separately or slick the lipgloss on
 over the lipstick to achieve a multi-dimensional dark lip.


Also in mid-september, YSL Gloss Pur Black is described as  a sparkle-free

 lipgloss that’s “transparent, yet intense.”

This gloss was wore in Yves Saint Laurent: Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear: a very classic and elegant look

 with white skin and black lips from the gothic look inspired by

 Louise Brooks haircut, Punk-Rock and Batcave make-up.


Click here to see the video of YSL show.

On a Goth website vampfangs.com, you can find the true matte punk shade

 with the affordable Manic Panic Raven Black Lipstick ($6.95).




If you want to lear  how to get a  strong Goth make-up look and 

applying a black or dark lipstick, have a look to this tutorial video:

http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=SNTvcG8htzA


The Louis Brooks Haircut in 2008.

The inspiration: Louise Brooks and her famous bob.

Here is a selection of other shades from the Dark brown to the strong violine:

Click on the names for the links:

Urban Decay Lipstick in “Apocalypse” 








One of myspace friend the lovely and elegant Euridice is a great source of inspiration.

I love her pale skin look with black retro eyes mixed with vampire burgundy inspiration.
Her look is definitively more modern them the goth black eyes.

I wonder dear readers, if you will fall for 
this Gothic black and darker make-up inspirations?