Lola Re & The Whatnot

BISCUIT

I noticed my titles are very basic, so I thought I'd take a cue from Portishead and make it completely unrelated and therefore somewhat more interesting. But on to the matter at hand.

I love shoes from the 40s. Chunky shapes like these really complement curves, I find.

I've been dreaming of these feetsies for a while, so I'm glad some designer finally caught the vibe. Of course, it was wonderful Marc Jacobs.

Now bring back the swimwear, but not in an ovbo retro way... uck. More like the below, please! I dream about getting a tailor and just making my own clothes. Not a clothing line though... just clothes for me.

Lola Re

WHAT IT DO, WORLD?!

Hiya!

Neva checking in from Cairo; I'm Lola's sister and occasionally I'll be posting on the blog to mix it up a little, keep it fresh. Yep, I like fashion, but I'm also into alternative medicine, beauty, dance, traveling, languages, fine arts, make-up, world cultures, etc., so expect posts on those as well (if Lola will let me...What do you say, huh, Lola?).

Moving along. I'll let you know right now: I love color. I'm big on femininity. Silver jewelry makes my heart sing. I'm heavy into looking at what women wear everyday in the countries I visit (and the ones I don't, but spy on via internet). And if I see a trend...I tend to run the other way! Not sure why, but 'tis so, y'all. Soooooooo, check out a few photos that make me smile:

Enjoy! Happy weekend, folks ;0).

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R.I.P. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

NATURAL BORN STUNNER

I Love these photos of Juliette Lewis. Free, playful, curious and irreverent.

Lola Re <3

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Mally Roncal is a makeup artist who's famous for creating dewy skin on top celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé Knowles. She's got her own (inevitable) line of beauty products as well, which look to be quite good. Here are the products I'm interested in trying.

Lola Re

SHIMMER, SHAPE AND GLOW
This product attracted me to the brand in the first place-- this little compact combines three colours in one. You get a hilighter, a contour and a blusher in one place that's tailored to your skin tone. Good idea there.

CANCELLATION CONCEALER SYSTEM
When I saw the orangey colour on this baby, I knew it was a go. If you've got brown skin, a concealer with orange undertones is perfect for undereye circles or imperfections. Just look at the color wheel if you don't believe me -- orange and blue are directly opposite one another, which means they cancel one another out.

PERFECTING POWDER
I think the packaging here is so sweet-- how much fun would it be to touch up your face on the go with a teeny powder puff? I'd never be shiny again....

GET CHEEKY DEWY BLUSH
Dewy cheeks are my favourite, and Mally promises to deliver them with consistency.

COOL OUT

Today's inspiration post has been brought to you by L7, Al, Robert, and Barbie.

Lola Re

HEY, I LIKE YOUR DRESS

I've been sipping roasted twig tea and browsing the net, and in true gamine style, I love the dresses I've found here on gamine.co.kr.

However, I realise that my body type is more curvy, so I'd probably look better in one of these sexier dresses from modcloth.com

Lola Re

THIS IS NICE

Opening Ceremony Fishtail Tee featured on LaGarconne.com. Definitely gamine.

BUTLER AND WILSON COSTUMER JEWELLRY

I like this bling-- as usual, I'm mostly into the earrings and necklaces. Rings and bracelets make me feel claustophobic lol.

Lola Re xoxoxo

[images: butlerandwilson.co.uk]

Ragamuffin can't afford it!!!!!

So, LaGarconne.com and Net-a-Porter.com are having "sales". Here are the pieces I'd get if.... they weren't still so damn expensive. :o) Gotta keep loving the clothes though-- really, how could I stray???

LOVE
Lola Re

Grey Ant Flag Dress

3.1 Phillip Lim Gathered Ruffle Dress

Emilio Pucci Printed Chiffon Gown

[images: lagarconne.com, net-a-porter.com]

Inspiration: La Vague A Lames

Vanessa Paradis is a big inspiration for me; I love the moodiness and feeling of being lost this video invokes. It's like a cloudy day...

Lola Re xoxoxoxox

CHIC ME

My dear Sugar Daddy,
Here are some products I'm going to buy myself. ;-)
Lola Re xoxo

YSL BABY DOLL EAU DE TOILETTE
I've been searching for a citrusy scent for a while to add to my collection and this one is perfect. It smells like sweet grapefruit mixed with gentle floral undercurrents. I'll probably layer it with my Stella McCartney, which is a classic scent I always have in my collection.

KOSE MEDICATED SEKKISEI HERBAL ESTHETIC
This mask/massage cream contains 10 Chinese herbs which help to even out skin tone as well as soften and condition the skin. I've heard a lot of great things about Kose, so I'm excited to try this Japanese skincare brand.

SHISEIDO TSUBAKI CONDITIONER FOR DRY OR DAMAGED HAIR
With Japanese camelia oil, this rich conditioner is perfect for my dry hair. I want to use it for conditioner washes and to smooth the ends of my hair during styling. It smells yummy, too. :o)