Amenea Skin Art: the trendiest temporary tattoos out there

Salut tout le monde ! ❤

After moving to Paris for my year abroad, I decided to take a little blogging break (partly due to an exciting yet demanding internship, non-stop Parisian partying, excess wining and dining (in other words, not finding enough time to keep up-to-date with my blog!) 

With fashion obviously in the forefront *sassy girl emoji*, my next blog posts will cover a wider range of things such as beauty, jewellery, lifestyle and travel. 

During my search for up-and-coming brands with an edge, I stumbled across something which really caught my eye. “Would you ever get a tattoo?” is a question we’ve all asked ourselves or friends at some point, and I can undoubtedly speak for everyone here, right? 

I came across the brand Amenea Skin Art on Instagram, whose feed is wonderfully eye-catching thanks to its very aesthetic pastel pink colour scheme, quirky designs and beautiful posts; I guess you could call it Instagram eye candy.

I recently met with the brand’s Parisian founder Charlotte, who has been working on this project for a few months now. The idea sparked from her wanting to sport a cute, decal-style temporary tatt on a night out, but not being able to find any trendy and realistic designs that would stay on for long enough, so she took the matter into her own hands and started up Amenea.

The first ever Wanderlust collection comprises four designs: a perfect pineapple, ‘wanderlust’ written in calligraphic style, a sharp diamond and a mini world map. And if things couldn’t get any better, the tattoos are hypoallergenic, kind to sensitive skin and can last for up to seven days (you have my word - mine did!) When I met with Charlotte, the Amenea Skin Art page had reached 700 followers within 40 days of the brand’s launch, and it’s now on the verge of reaching 2000 (amazing, right?!) 

Amenea’s founder gave me a sneak preview of the second collection entitled Bang Bang, consisting of eight tattoos which all speak volumes of rock’n’roll edge: ‘bang bang’ in bold, a red rose, a gun and bold quotation mark symbols.

I’m evidently a big fan of the concept and love wearing the Amenea temporary tatts (my picture below!) 

You can shop the the Amenea collections online here

And follow Amenea Skin Art on Instagram

See you guys in the next post!

 ❤ Paris love ❤

Nicole xx

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SS17 Rock and Roll vibes

Hello!

This whole week I've been very excited to share this post with everyone, as I had the pleasure of collaborating with Elena Gola, an incredible London-based fashion and lifestyle photographer.

This look is all about fusing Spring and Summer. I've been really into Zadig et Voltaire over the past few months and really love how this ready-to-wear brand successfully bridge the gap between the laid-back Rock and Roll vibe and the refined sophistication of high fashion.

Recently, the typical UK '14 degrees, sunshine with clouds' weather leaves me feeling rather perplexed in the mornings as I endeavour to put together an outfit that is both warm enough and summery...

Let's begin with the Bardot, or in more simple terms: the off-the-shoulder top

I paired the bardot with my favourite Zara black quilted crossbody bag, which is very Moschino-esque thanks to its unique patches.

2015 was definitely the year of the collarbone-bearing neckline, but this spring, the trend has returned. From its growing prevalence, it will undoubtedly be the centrepiece to SS17 style.

This stunning Miss Selfridge vermillion frill trim bardot gives the outfit a very exotic and carefree feel. I wear this an awful lot - it truly is such a versatile item which works perfectly as both a daytime and evening look. 

Miami sunglasses in Gold / Gold pineapple necklace:

Coconut Lane

I've also had the pleasure of collaborating with Coconut Lane, a very chic and aesthetically pleasing brand, specialising in fashion accessories and homeware. Their motto is 'Stay sassy, classy and bit bad-assy' which I just love! You can get 20% off on all of their products by using my discount code: nicolerayment20 - check them out!

Nothing can top a biker jacket and some leather ankle boots to complete a Rock and Roll look. I was also extremely lucky to have come across this lush red motorbike which complemented the top amazingly.

I also decided to play around with the look by swapping the cute gold necklace for a thick black choker. This, alongside the very cool gold vinyl CDs in the background really helped to reinforce the look I was going for.

I hope you've enjoyed this post as much as I have enjoyed putting it together!

See you in the next post.

Lots of love, Nicole xx

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Sporty Chic for Spring

As we all muster up the courage to ditch our thick coats in exchange for light tops, jackets, and even cardis for those brave enough - I guess we can officially say hello to spring!

The colour yellow is omnipresent at the moment, and I would definitely say it's THE colour this season. But if I’m frank, it’s never been my colour, especially not the pale yellow that I associate spring with. Ironically, my new favourite trainers are mustard yellow - maybe this is because I have found the ‘right’ shade of yellow that works for me...

I saw these shoes on the Zara website a few weeks ago, and they really caught my eye because they are completely different to any pair of trainers I currently own. Mustard and white, raised streaks AND platforms: futuristic or what? 

As I catch glimpses of what the people of London are drifting towards this season, bright colours prevail (and I mean a whole lot of them!) We’re talking people nonchalantly strolling around in bright blues, oranges, pinks, greens, and so on. I'd be lying if I said I didn't admire this audacious kind of colour-combining. 

Having already established that I am not an avid enthusiast of the colour yellow, I am also not so keen on combining too many different colours in one look. However, I definitely faced my fears with this outfit and came to the realisation that in order combat your excess colour-combining phobias, you should just keep the most colourful item as far away from your eyes as possible! In other words, get yourself a pair of colour pop shoes! (It works!)

Here, I decided to combine my colour pop sneakers with some simple black skinnies, a black denim biker jacket, a grey jumper, a cute black leather backpack and of course, some beaut cat eye sunglasses.

Fashion is all about balance, it’s neither about replicating what you’ve seen in a magazine from top to bottom, nor seeking to put together an outfit which mimics what a blogger is wearing because 'that’s the exact way you’re meant to put such items of clothing together.' This is why fashion is so great: there is no specific 'way'! Inspiration is excellent - without a doubt. But personal style is about working with what you've seen and injecting your own touch by combining items in a certain way to make the outfit YOU!

See you guys in the next post,

Love, Nicole x

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The day I met Fendi

When one thinks of Fendi, the terms luxurious, chic and innovative unquestionably spring to mind. Upon meeting Anna Fendi, daughter of the renowned maison’s namesake founder, I was drawn to the way in which she emulates the finesse and adroitness of her brand with such effortless poise and charm. 

Anna Fendi was invited to the Oxford Union, and I went to watch her speak of her revolutionary work in the fashion industry as former leader of her family run luxury fashion empire. 

All heads turned in adulation as the fashion designer and entrepreneur graciously entered the Union’s Debating Chamber. She walked towards the front of the room in her beautifully polished black leather heeled ankle boots, while the crowd mesmerisingly applauded her.

The evening started with a presentation film on the history of Fendi since the brand was founded in Rome, 1925. Her eyes glistened with pride and her smile was subtle, yet endearing, as she sat down to spectate her short film. Fendi’s smile widened as her words “Fashion is not frivolous, only a fool can think that” appeared on the screen. 

When the short film came to a close, she took centre stage and first of all apologised for not being able to speak in English. She then proceeded with introducing herself (with the help of her translator): “My name is Anna Fendi, I am an 83 year old entrepreneur and it is an honour being here with you all today at this historical and prestigious institution.” 

The fashion pioneer spoke of the Fendi sisters’ remarkable journey in establishing the family name, their youthful dreams of conquering the United States, and of the opulent brands’ unbreakable partnership with world-renowned German fashion designer, artist and photographer, Karl Lagerfeld. 

The talk was then followed by a short Q&A session, after which audience members were invited to join Fendi in the Union’s members bar. I shook her hand and admired her porcelain-like complexion and scintillating eyes. I thanked her in Italian for her very inspiring and admirable talk, and with a smile, she replied “the pleasure is all mine”. 

I had a list of questions in mind, but many others were awaiting a moment with Fendi, so I kept mine succinct, asking “Having entered the fashion industry at such a young age, what advice would you give to young girls looking to pursue a career in fashion?” with no hesitation and the utmost conviction, she replied “self-belief and determination, if you don’t believe in yourself, nobody will. You have to keep trying and trying until you make it, and in the end it will all be worth it.” I smiled and thanked her, I asked for a picture, to which she replied and laughed: “of course, but please no selfies - I don’t like them at all!”

Despite having only spent a few brief minutes conversing with Fendi, to a fashion enthusiast like myself, the passion that she exhibited was nothing but awe-inspiring. With her fervour for excellence and her business acuity, Anna Fendi is the true embodiment of her brand’s motto: Nothing is impossible. 

See Fendi's full Oxford Union address here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb_JpIt0tcQ&t=1102s

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January streetwear style: chic meets casual

Hello everyone and happy Sunday! ❤

I thought I'd post a little something on an outfit I really loved, which was perfect for a freezing cold yet sunny day out in London.

My first priority when picking this outfit? Warmth. I wore this to go for a spot of lunch and then to do some shopping, knowing that I’d want to be comfortable and wrapped up in the freezing cold January weather. 

I paired the oversized burgundy turtle neck jumper with this medium brown open coat throw-on and to my surprise, the colours really complemented each other! The jumper is super thick and the coat very light, so I knew I’d be nice and warm, without having to experience that classic winter feeling of layering so much that you feel ready to set foot on Antarctica. On that note, I guess it's safe to say that winter fashion does indeed require a little rationale. 

I thought I’d keep to black for the bottom half of the outfit, as I didn’t want to go overboard with the colours. I’m wearing high waisted black leggings, a little black tote bag and some black knee high boots. 

See you in the next post!

Nicole xx

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