Big Sister, Little Sister

Esme Wissels and Anouk by Chris Craymer for Glamour UK August 2012

Because I miss my sister.

Because I wish I was there for her.

Because I'm always proud of her.

Porque tenho saudades da minha irmã.

Porque gostava de estar sempre lá a apoiá-la.

Porque tenho sempre orgulho nela. 

 

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Birthday Countdown - 8 Days To 26

Lisbonlovers 

(photos from their website/fotos do site)

Yesterday I found this necklace on Maf's blog Eye Love Fashion an it was love at first sight.

The silver medal is Saint Anthony, a very popular saint in Portugal and specially in my home town of Lisbon. No wonder then that the brand responsible for this beauty is called Lisbonlovers, a Portuguese brand that focuses on Lisbon souvenirs for people who really love our beautiful city and it's symbols like Saint Anthony.

Saint Anthony is said to bring lovers together and I'm not ashamed to say I prayed to him for a soul mate and it worked. He brought me my boyfriend António (Portuguese for Anthony), so I'm a believer.

I've kept a picture of him in my wallet for many years and had a figure of him in my bedroom, but how great would it be to show my devotion in a fashionable way? That's why I'm getting it on my next visit to Lisbon (they sell it online, but I'm old fashioned).   Can't wait to have it! Totally obsessed!

Ontem encontrei este fio no blog da Maf, o Eye Love Fashion e foi amor à primeira vista.

A medalha de prata é do Sto.António, um santo muito popular em Portugal e especialmente na minha cidade, Lisboa. Não é admirar que a marca responsável por esta beleza se chame Lisbonlovers, uma marca que se especializa em souvenirs lisboetas para pessoas que amam a nossa cidade e os seus símbolos, como é o caso do Santo António.

Sendo ele o santo casamenteiro, não tenho vergonha de dizer que lhe pedi muitas vezes uma alma gémea e ele deu-ma, o meu namorado, António (coincidência? acho que não), por isso tenho bastante fé nele.

Tive, durante anos, uma fotografia dele na minha carteira e uma imagem no quarto, mas o quão fantástico seria poder mostrar a minha devoção de uma forma mais estilosa? É por isso que vou comprar este fio na minha próxima visita a Lisboa em Agosto (é vendido online, mas eu sou muito antiquada.). Mal posso esperar por comprá-lo. Estou mesmo vidradinha de todo!

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This is yesterday's countdown because the post was supposed to have been published yesterday and I thought I was, but something must have happened.
Esta é a contagem de ontem, porque o post devia ter sido pubolicado ontem, e eu pensei que tinha, mas deve ter acontecido alguma falha técnica.

The Girl Who Loves Horses

Erin Wasson for C Magazine, Summer 2012 by Hilary Walsh

This editorial just reminds me so much of my sister .  Her love for horses, her "I don't care" attitude, her skinny legs... It also reminds me of how different we are in pretty much everything. And how much I love her no matter what.

Este editorial lembra-me tanto a minha irmã. A sua tara por cavalos, a sua atitude do "Não quero saber", as perninhas magrinhas dela... Também me faz perceber o quão diferentes nós somos, em praticamente tudo. E o quanto eu a amo, sempre, incondicionalmente...

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Birthday Countdown - 19 Days To 26

Topshop - €5

In the last couple of years I've developed a small obsession with hearts, the ultimate symbol of love.

I guess it's because all I have in this world is love. Love from my boyfriend, my family, my friends and even you, my readers.

I'm not saying you can survive on love alone, but you certainly can't live without it.

Nos últimos anos desenvolvi uma pequena obsessão com corações, o símbolo máximo do amor.

Acho que é porque é só isso que tenho neste mundo. Amor do meu namorado, da minha família, dos meus amigos e até de vocês, os meus leitores.

Não estou a dizer que o amor é suficiente para vivermos bem, mas sem ele não vivemos de todo.

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The Middle Ages - Versace at Milan Fashion

Versace ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2012/2013

Versace went totally medieval on our you know whats and filled the runway with leather, mesh and more chainmail than a crusader could handle. The end result was a sexy and powerful collection that perfectly fits the Versace woman's daily battles. 

My favorite pieces are definitely the Oscar worthy gowns and the black coats with the colorful crosses, a symbol of catholic exuberance so typical of our overly religious Mediterranean culture. 

As usual, I'm curious to know your opinion.

A Versace entrou na onda medieval e encheu a passarela com cabedal preto e mais cota de malha que um Templário conseguiria aguentar. O resultado final foi uma colecção sexy e poderosa que se enquadra perfeitamente nas batalhas diárias da mulher Versace.

As minhas peças favoritas foram os vestidos de noite dignos dos Óscares e os casacos pretos com cruzes coloridas, um símbolo da exuberância católica, típica da nossa cultura mediterrânica tão ligada à religião.

Como sempre, estou curiosa para saber a vossa opinião.

Fun fact: While I'm writing about a medieval collection my boyfriend is playing World of Warcraft...If that means nothing to you, you're a very lucky person.

Curiosidade: Enquanto escrevo sobre uma colecção medieval, o meu namorado está a jogar World of Warcraft...Se isso não vos diz nada, são pessoas cheias de sorte.

Love Is An Every Day Affair

Forever21 love bracelet and Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings (that my boyfriend gave me for our first Christmas) that I wear every day
Pulseira Forever21 e brincos Marc by Marc Jacobs (que o meu namorado me deu no nosso primeiro Natal) que eu uso todos os dias

Happy Valentine's everyone! What a great day! Have you ever really thought about it? There's a day when everyone is celebrating love and their loved ones! Talk about positive energy! 

But although it's great to do something special on a special day, I just wanted to remind you of cherishing your loved ones and showing them how much they mean to you, every single day!

Feliz Dia dos Namorados a todos! Que dia fantástico! Já pensaram bem? Há um dia em que toda a gente celebra o amor e os seus amados! A energia positiva!!!

Mas, apesar, de ser bom fazer algo de especial num dia especial, não nos podemos esquecer de tratar bem as pessoas que amamos todos os dias!

Unleashed

This year Bergdorf Goodman's holiday video is promoting animal adoption in a very cute and touching way! I was very excited that the department store endorsed this cause, since is the one closest to my heart!

I'd like to remind all of you that there are animals in the streets, pounds and shelters that need your love. There's no need to spend enormous amounts of money on a pet, when there are millions of animals out there that are willing to give you everything for food, shelter and of course, lots of love!

If you can't adopt a pet, there are many ways to help. Shelters are usually in need of food, medicine, toys and blankets. Every bit helps!

Too Twisted

Vogue Italia has apparently succumbed to pressure by removing this picture of Karlie Kloss from their website vogue.it . The model covers the December issue of the magazine, that also includes and editorial with the model photographed by Steven Meisel. The editorial named "Body by Kloss" shows the very skinny model (aren't they all?) in hardly any clothes showing off her barely there body.

Honestly I think it was a mistake. This photo, apart from disturbing, is a great fashion photo and say what you want, but that pose isn't impossible. I'm 95kg and I can do it! Well, almost. But the point is, that is not impossible for a body without fat. Now, how that body is without fat, I cannot tell. Is she naturally skinny? Does she suffer from an eating disorder? Is she a skinny person that works out a lot? I don't know! But it's unfair to judge a model and a photo because some girls got jealous!

That's not my ideal body by far, but it's her body and we are to judge? We should be more shocked by her performance at the Victoria's Secret's show! What was all that? Oh well, the guys seemed to have liked it. Yesterday, one of my boyfriends' friends was commenting on how that show was the best thing he's ever seen. I thought he was absolutely insane, but instead of saying anything I just kept my mouth shut, hoping they would forget this 95kg fat girl was there and that I'm actually dating one of their friends...

So what are your thoughts on this? Was Vogue Italia right taking out that photo from the website? Is that photo really that bad? And how about Karlie Kloss's talent as a model?

And this one's for the girls: Do you ever feel embarrassed for your boyfriend being with you? I mean, that he is dating you and not some hot girl? I get that sometimes...Please, don't tell me I'm alone on this one!

Fashion Crystal Ball

Hello patient blog readers! I'm sorry I haven't posted in so long, but I've been busy lately. Moving to a new apartment, going to San Francisco (because I have the best boyfriend in the world, who let's me tag along in his business trips)...You get it, right? I wanted to write about my experience in San Francisco, but I can't upload the photos from my phone... Whenever that is possible I'll write about it and give you some tips about what to see and where to shop and eat in San Francisco. I don't want to write a giant post today, but I must say I loved the States! Believe or not, it's just like the movies, which might explain why I was constantly expecting an asteroid to hit the earth or the zombie apocalypse to start. All in all it was great! They called me ma'am. I couldn't have asked for more!

As for today, I'll share with you a video from the 1930's showing futuristic fashion predictions for the 2000's. It was so fascinating how most of them were right on. I specially like the prediction that's made about men, who will be fitted with a phone and a radio...So true! It was also funny to me how they predicted the necessity of today's women to have clothes that can be adjusted to day and evening. I wonder if we will ever get to the point of fashion evolution that most tv shows and movies have predicted for the 2000's. Do you think we'r getting there?

Hope you enjoyed the video. I promise I'll be back soon!

Olá leitores pacientes! Desculpem não postar há tanto tempo, mas têm sido semanas muito preenchidas! Mudar de casa, viagem a São Francisco (isto porque tenho o melhor namorado do mundo que me deixa colar às viagens de trabalho)... Vocês percebem, não é? Queria contar-vos a minha experiência sobre a viagem, mas mais uma vez o meu telemóvel decidiu não colaborar e não consigo pôr fotos nenhumas. Quando conseguir, vou escrever sobre a viagem e dar-vos todas as dicas sobre os melhores sítios para visitar, onde comer e onde fazer as melhores compras, claro. Não quero que este seja um post gigante, mas tenho a dizer que adorei! Acreditem se quiserem, mas aquilo é mesmo como nos filmes, o que explica a minha expectativa de ter um asteróide a cair na terra ou de assistir ao começo do apocalipse zombie. Foi mesmo muito bom. Chamavam-me ma'am, o que é que eu posso pedir mais?

Assim, hoje vou partilhar convosco, um vídeo dos anos 30 que mostra as previsões de alguns designers quanto à moda dos anos 2000. Foi fascinante como acertaram em muitas das tendências dos nossos tempos. Gosto especialmente da previsão relativa à moda masculina, em que o homem vem vom telemóvel e rádio incorporado. Tão acertado! Também é engraçado como lá longe, já se adivinhava a necessidade da mulher moderna ter roupa que se adaptasse a eventos diurnos e nocturnos. Pergunto-me se algumas vez chegaremos ao ponto de evolução que tantos programas de TV e filmes previram para os anos 2000. Acham que estamos a caminhar para lá?

Espero que tenham gostado do vídeo. Prometo voltar em breve!

Expecting

Posh photographed by Becks while pregnant with her baby girl

Isn't that something?

Kate's New Beginning

Finally a Vogue Uk cover that does it for me! (The last cover was so bad I didn't even buy the magazine...That's how bad it was! You all know what I'm talking about right?) Kate and Mario never let you down I guess! Specially if there is a Miu Miu dress involved! Right now I'm flipping the pages like a maniac! Loving loving the August edition!

(Is it me or does Kate look a bit like Uma Turman in this picture? And when I say looks like I mean they look like twins separated at birth!)

(Sou só eu ou a Kate está um bocadinho parecida com a Uma Turman nesta foto? E quando digo parecida quero dizer mesmo igual, tipo gémeas separadas à nascença!)

Since the blog wasn't working very well on the weekend and I've been busy busy (birthday, in-laws in town...) I'm gonna leave you with some photos from Kate's wedding!

Absolutely loved the custom John Galliano dress and the amazingly romantic and sweet veil!

I thought it was really cool that Kate had such a traditional wedding. Wasn't expecting that from her! But what impressed me the most was how happy and excited they were! Aww! Congratulations Kate and Jamie! Hope you're happy together!

Finalmente uma capa da Vogue UK que funciona! ( A última era tão má que nem tive vontade de comprar! Era assim tão má! Vocês sabem do que é que estou a falar, certo?) Acho que a Kate e o Mario nunca desiludem! Especialmente se houver um vestido Miu Miu envolvido no esquema! Agora estou a passar as páginas como uma maluquinha! Adoro mesmo a edição de Agosto!

E como o blogue não estava a funcionar no fim-de-semana e tenho andado ocupadérrima (aniversário, sogrinhos a visitar...), deixo-vos umas fotos do casamento da Kate.

Adorei o vestido John Galliano e o véu super romântico! Achei giro que o casamento da Kate tenha sido tão tradicional! Não estava à espera! Mas o que mais me impressionou foi o quão felizes e animados eles estavam! Aww! Parabéns Kate e Jamie! Espero que sejam muito felizes juntos!

The Coolest Bride In The World

The moment we've all been waiting for is here: Kate Moss's wedding!!!

Here is a picture of her very special day! Look how happy she looks! Aww! And how cute is her daughter Lila Grace? Looking forward to more pictures! Need to see that dress!

I Don't Work Here

Today my boyfriend invited me to have lunch with him at the office a.ka.a. Google a.k.a. Geekland, so the dress code is nerdy, very nerdy! If the web was my closet this would be my outfit:

Ray-Ban

Think Geek

J.Crew

Timex

Chloé

Miu Miu

Hoje o meu namorado convidou-me para almoçar com ele no escritório, a.k.a. Google, a.k.a. Terra dos Cromos, por isso o dress code é totó, muito totó! Se a net fosse o meu armário, seria esta a minha vestimenta.

Shopping For The Ultimate Fashionista, My Sister!

My sis is the queen of leggings! She can't get enough of them! And she shouldn't! Leggings are a great option for energetic kids like her, cause you get the comfort and the style!

Found these amazing leggings on The Outnet and I'm sure she'd love them!

A minha irmã é a rainha dos leggings! Não se cansa de os usar! Nem devia! Os leggings são uma óptima opção para miúdas energéticas, como ela! São confortáveis e têm estilo!

Encontrei estes leggings fantásticos no The Outnet e tenho a certeza que ela os iria adorar!

Thomas Wylde

McQ