I love bags and shoes and accessories. Nothing gives your outfit that extra spice you have been looking for other than shoes and accessories.

 So I decided to make a wish list for autumn which I am pretty much looking forward to.

 This summer has been kind of disappointing for me since things did not work out as expected. Therefore, I am in London in July instead of sipping cocktails on my sun bed in St Tropez or Porto Cervo. 

 On the other side, rainy and cloudy London has inspired me to look for the new season´s hot pieces I will probably desire for the next couple of months.

 I am obsessed with hats, headbands and especially with veiling.

 Eugenia Kim


These cat ears have been in fashion for quite some time but these one just caught my attention. Cute little kitten.





Jennifer Behr and for more see here (currently my favourite hair accessories designer). In London available at Liberty.




However these are all pretty pricey (ranging from 200 up to 1000 pounds). Alternatively, you can get a normal whoop hat with veiling ranging around 90 pounds.

Next on, shoes. Personally I think that a woman can never have enough shoes. We dress to kill and nothing helps more than some crazy heels to match.

First of all the Stuart Weitzmann classics. I have only the flat ones and I adore them. 
The Pre fall collection debuts the highland in normal leather and   the Allegs which is basically the same boot as shown but goes higher. Love the sound of it!

I love the new Louboutin collection... 
This bootie is just adorable, I am a huge fan of bold leopard print (seen here).


Araknene suede and mesh ankle boots

I LOVE these booties, they have been sold immediately all summer long (here)

Speaking of Louboutin you might find it noteworthy that Louboutin and Sabyasachi Mukherjee came together for the Indian fashion week with a collaboration that resulted in breathtaking shoes.   I´ll keep my eyes wide open for more pictures.. Promised.


And since I am already posting instagram screenshots here one more beauty by Louboutin that I sadly couldn't find anywhere else. Isn't that just the cutest shoe you have ever seen? 


Then, I love Dolce shoes.. especially these two beauties.
These booties are also available in red and white. Hard to say which I would to go for…



And then there are these gorgeous over knee boots, I am a sucker for lace so I LOVE these beauties. However, they tend to bite into ones thighs…

This selection of shoes is only a really small one but I hope it is enough inspiration for autumn.


For some bag inspiration, I have made a selection of my favourite pieces:
I love Valentino´s rockstud bags and this little beauty in black and white seems to be perfect for  autumn. I love my Valentino, the bag fits to every outfit and is really comfy for day and night.

Next, I LOVE all peekaboo bags from Fendi. Perfect mix of classy and cool. Plus you can get all these little bag charms like a karlito to spice things up. 





Last but not least my ultimate bag crush at the moment. The newest model of Dior bags is said to complement the "ready-to-wear style of the new Dior woman" - the Diorama. I personally think that Dior has excelled themselves and this little beauty has already become the non plus ultra it bag even though it has just been launched. 






Talking some days off? Where better to go than St Tropez?! 

 After all exams were done, D and I packed our suitcases and drove off to the airport in search of fun freedom and sunshine. 



 The Fortum&Mason champagne bar - shown her our classics, two glasses of rosé and some tuna sashimi. This is the best part of being at the airport early.








Here comes my little guide to the secret (and not so secret) gems in St Tropez.

 Touch down in Nice. Some troubles with our luggage and a lost suitcase later, we finally met the others and were ready for take off!






The Helicopter flight was amazing, for 20 min we had great all round views and then we were picked up by the Hotel car and brought to the little paradise called Hotel Villa Belrose hidden in Gassin.



Definitely the best way to arrive. First things first, to celebrate our arrival and keep up the good mood despite any lost luggage and long waits we headed out and sat down at the terrace cheering us up with some champagne and Gin Tonics. As the waitress kept the drinks coming we could fully embrace the beauty around us.



We sat there until the sun started to set down before rushing of to change and get ready for dinner at the beautiful Hotel restaurant.



Although we had at some point to help ourselves with wine, the dinner was very good and the location beautiful. After the dinner we headed to the port to Le Quai for some music and dancing. A perfect start to a great holiday in St Tropez.

The best way to spent your days in St Tropez is to head off to the mythic Pamplonne beaches - a nearly five kilometres long white sand beach.


Club 55 - definitely the place to be. Amazing crudité, great food, posh people everywhere. One of the places where you'll see Birkin bags and diamonds at the beach. However, the beach itself is not too good, no wind and lousy sun beds...



Here are my personal beach club favourites:

 Tahiti Beach - orange signature sun beds, great service and even better food. After walking the beach and getting my little workout done, lying back in these sun chairs felt like heaven on earth with wine being brought faster than I could possibly drink it. This is my favourite beach since I can remember.

Nikki Beach



 Famous all over the world and it definitely lived up to my expectations (every time I come back my expectations seem to be unreachable, but somehow NB always lives up to them). The white party was amazing, its is like an outdoor club in daylight. Champagne showers, pool vibes and a lot of fun. It never seizes to amaze me.

Bagatelle - this one you can call my new found love as I have never been there before. Even though we snug in only for 2 hours, it was amazing. Loud music, a lot of alcohol and people dancing on their tables..  No matter which day of the week it is always crowded and crazy. I had an amazing time with a bunch of good friends drinking and dancing to the fullest...



The best restaurant we have been to was L´Opera in the heart of St Tropez. 

Luxury overdose

Wearing Zara top and trousers, Miu Miu shoes and a Louis Vuitton bag 

After walking down the port and taking some obligatory outfit pics, we headed down to L´Opera to meet the others.



Overwhelmed by the white beauty around me and the opera singer walking from table to table singing his arias I could not believe that the food was going to be good. I have to admit I am in general quite sceptic about french food, the only french dishes I really adore are mousse au chocolate and crepes ( I know I am not much of a gourmet). However, the Chateaubriand and truffle pizza were not only good but seriously delicious. 



We were lucky enough to sit at the middle table which had steps on both ends for the dancers. While dining we were front row as the dancers did there numbers. 








My personal favourite was this beauty doing her fire number, I could literally feel the heat striping my head but at the same time I was captivated by her performance.



The show goes on until about 3 am and around 12 it gets really crowded. This place combines dining, drinking and clubbing in one great experience, I loved it. We stayed until the end and had an amazing time, this place is seriously crazy but 100% St Tropez.



To end the night and our time in St Tropez we popped into Les Caves but it couldn't stand anywhere close to L´Opera, nevertheless, it is a typical St Trop in spot. We left pretty soon and instead got some food with ocean view to enjoy the last hours in St Tropez.

 Vive la France! Every time I come here I fall in love all over again no matter whether its Paris or la Cote d´Azur.

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We set off to a typical friday night to celebrate being back in town.

 My favourite places in London usually involve either delicious drinks or mouth-watering food. So to start the night right we went to the Connaught, a London institution in the heart of Mayfair.

The hotel first opened in 1815 and belongs along with the Berkeley´s and Claridges to the Maybourne Hotel Group. If you are ever in the need of a personal butler just get a room (butler included).






To fit in the posh London location I went for a classy look, high waist black pants from Michalsky, a white body blouse by Patrizia Pepe, heels by Jimmy Choo (TOTALLY loving the silver glitter), my favourite leather jacket and a red Fendi Peekaboo.

Arriving at the Connaught is like entering a little chateau with perfectly well trained personnel everywhere. My personal favourite is, however, the hidden socalled Connaught Bar opened only on weekends. 

The decor is inspired by English Cubist and Irish 1920s art and invites into a stylish atmosphere of great luxury and opulence. Interior Designer David Collins has undoubtedly produced a gem in the jungle of London bars.




The cocktail list at the Connaught bar is wide and simply great, there is something for every taste. The Connaught exhibits the most exquisite selection of whiskey starting from a Jonny Walker black label and up to a 50 year old limited edition McCallen for 1000 pounds per glass or a Jonny walker diamond jubilee single malt bottled in baccarat crystal.
Being not so much of a Whiskey fan, I recommend a Rossini, most likely the best Rossini you will ever taste. It is not on the menu but ask the waiter for this mouth-watering delicious little cocktail, you won't regret it. It is freshly made with strawberries and champagne and added some secret ingredients making it irresistible...



The Bellini isn't bad either but the Rossini is simply better.


The real trade mark, however, is the famous Connaught martini. Personalised for the mood and occasion of every costumer. You are greeted by the Connaughts martini serving trolley. Loaded with the finest Vodkas and Gins as well as homemade bitters, ranging from coriander, mint to lavender. Once you choose your liquor and bitters the frozen martini glass is washed in dry vermouth and ice. Meanwhile the vodka or gin is cooled in ice and the bitters slide down the edges of your glass. The cold liquor is poured into your glass and ready is your own personalised Connaught Martini. Enjoy! 

When ordering drinks you'll get some snacks. But be careful, The pane carasau is so good you'll probably end up at the 10th serving at the end of the night while finishing the last sip of your Rossini.


Finishing up the 6th round of Rossini we tumbled into the restaurant to get some "real food" into our stomachs (not that we were hungry..). 

Keeping the night casual we went to 34. There you get the usual London classy decor and people. 


The kitchen seems to be a fusion of Asia, Italian, French, Spanish and British food. It is a mix of everything, something for every taste.

I went for the Bass ceviche as a starter. The lemon made the dressing really amazing. 




Then I went for the steak tartar which my friends previously took as a starter...


D's steak and sides looked soo tasty definitely gonna take that one next time.




All in all I like this place from time to time, it seems new and different but I still prefer the old classics like Scott's or my me found love Ivy.



But I simply love this little buddy! 

After, we headed home to have some more drinks, talk and play drinking games. Great memories with great friends. 












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