Mimi in Beirut

May 20, 2011

Artsy

I was requested to put together something for the walls of the FB-office. This is the first one that just needs to be framed now..

In the haircare department....

... at Spinney's clients can enjoy a wast variety in haircare perfumes. If you're tired of your hair smelling like tropical coconuts or spring flowers, you might want to try this!

Yep, bones. I've always dreamed of having my hair smell like.. cow bones.

May 18, 2011

I'm watching Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant in Charade a mixed thriller and romantic comedy. It's the second time I watch it since our DVD-trip to Bourj Hammoud and it's an absolutely lovely film for a boring wednesday afternoon.

May 17, 2011

My friend Axel

I miss you every day.

Owl

Owls have been everywhere this season - from Chopard watches to Topshop-accessories. - I invested in the latter.. The owl trend recently went editorial, I like the result.

images from FashionGoneRogue
Photos from the latest issue of Twin
Sara Blomqvist in Rodarte's spring collection
Styling by Celestine Cooney
Photography by Ben Toms

May 16, 2011

Olay 7-dinner

I wrote an article about the Olay 7-dinner that was deemed too non-fashion-related for FB, so I thought I'd say a few informal words about it here. The concept was a seven course dinner with the main ingredient of each dish being beneficial for the skin; yes, this was a fun concept. However, since the invitation did not suggest a seated dinner I, first of all, did not arrive hungry and second of all found the time line of the evening confusing. The courses were served fast (a plus) and the ones I tried were tasty; of course the guests who were not hungry, were not going to stay for seven courses - which was the major down part of the evening. I understand that the last minute location change probably had an impact on the plans for the evening but if I'm sitting down for the duration of seven courses - I want there to be things going on til the end of the seventh course! All activities sort of came to a halt at about dish four....

Nice evening though!

Oh, and one thing that I found funny and have really noticed since I came here is that outfit-wise it's a very ALL or nothing scene in Beirut;the semi-dressed look (cocktail-wear) does not really exist. There's also a misconception about matching! Pairing an orange dress with orange shoes and bag, all with similar embellishments, is so much more than 'ha ha'-funny..

Tyson, play dead!

Organic market

Every Sunday behind Beirut Souk you find a mix of used books, last season's designer clothes, farmer's plant, organic juices and sh-t expensive manouches.

I came back with two bracelets and a Bret Easton Ellis novel.

Boyfriend's birthday party

May 4, 2011

One, two, three

Miu Miu

Lanvin

Christian Louboutin - Yolanda

all from net-a-porter

So, I panicked there for a little..

... while about having a blog again and just shut down for a while. I'm back now however.

Apr 7, 2011

Tyson ♥

I'm watching Tyson growl in his sleep, moving his legs as if he's dreaming of chasing something. Soon, we'll go to sleep and move him away from the bed. He will wait until he thinks we're asleep, then sneak back and lie on our feet. I love him so much!

Apr 6, 2011

charmimilotteparisnostalgia

fckacidrain

What you see pictured above is a morning on one of our balconies a few weeks ago. To me, that's the middle eastern climate I was expecting (minus the camels, there is a constant lack of camels here) - a shining sun with a slight Mediterranean breeze on top. So when the prognosis for this week says rain until Sunday, and not rain-rain, no no, acid rain, even some spicy Japanese nuclear rain according to some, needless to say - I feel ripped off.

(Update: now they're saying it'll be sunny. Ginette's terrace here we come?)

Kristina Gorina

When my dear boyfriend took me to the Chanel HC show last summer, I didn't have the slightest idea what to wear so we went to see the lovely Kristina Gorina who let me pick and choose some pieces from her b e a u t i f u l spring collection. Unfortunately, Cinderella had to give everything back after the ball, and while waiting to see what her new spring collection looks like I am still tormented by the fact that I didn't buy the pieces I borrowed...

I wore this light pink dress - which is backless,

(it's longer than what it looks like in the photo, don't worry)

.... with the white sleeveless vest

that's under the grey jacket in this photo

edit***: this in no way implies that I did not very much appreciate and love the black Gorina-dress that you got me, boyfriend dearest!

Apr 5, 2011

"I'm here for sport"

As I've previously mentioned the women who go to the same gym as me don't exactly share my definition of "work out-wear". Not that I think it's ever okay to wear white lace-trimmed leggings (see older post), but it's especially-extra-not-okay to wear it to the gym. Unfortunately, I can't photograph the women in my gym during their non-working out sessions, that would be a less than socially graceful move, so fortunately I managed to find Maya Zankoul's perfect illustration of what I'm dealing with.

- But I would like to add that the lace-trimmed leggings woman also sometimes wears legless shorts and, this one has been my favorite look so far; today she wore stockings under her shortshorts. Stockings. At the gym. C l a s s y.

Illustration from Maya Zankoul's old blog

Thisishowyoucleanstairsinbeirut

Instead of taking the time to get a mop and giving each step a swab - you climb all the way up to the top and then spend half an hour or so poring copious amounts of water and chemical products (biodegradabwhat?) down the stairs causing a beautiful possibly-toxic-waterfall. - That you have time to admire in all its glory cause if you're not wearing a swimsuit there is no way to actually use the stairs during this time.

Apr 4, 2011

Great Pants

all from net-a-porter

Silver Balmain... Blue Roksanda Ilinic... and three silk pants from Gucci's extremely wearable (as always) spring collection. Seriously, black tuxedo pants in stretchy silk!! Why, why aren't they a part of my recently color coordinated closet?