October 19, 2020
What’s wrong with Emily in Paris?
Emily in Paris - the newest production of the creator of Sex and the City, Darren Star with costumes by Patricia Field, set in the ultimate European destination, Paris sounds like everything we need this fall of 2020. The whole concept gives a major Carrie Bradshaw vibe, who runs around Manhattan in high heels and is not afraid to ask difficult questions about relationships, friendship, or sex. But instead of New York City's urban jungle...
March 19, 2020
Cristal Palace
Madrid is not always on my way. For bigger concerts or events I would usually go to Barcelona and later stay there for a day or two. Besides, it’s such a convenient travel base. However, when the exhibition “Balenciaga and Spanish painting” has appeared at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, it was time to visit the capital.
January 9, 2020
Roman Holiday
Everyone remember the famous scene at the hair salon near the Trevi Fountain, when Anna walks in and demands a haircut. But why did she do that? Was it possible to do without the scissors in the script? Yes, if it wasn't for a very significant reason that the creators were aware of....
April 2, 2019
Vicky Christina Barcelona
Is there anyone who, after watching Vicky Cristina... didn't want to hop on the next plane to Barcelona, drink red wine, listen to a Spanish guitar and get lost in the nooks and crannies of the Gothic Quarter? The Spanish summer seems to lure not only tourists but also filmmakers who can easily
February 19, 2019
Fashionable TV Shows
Raspberries and chocolate, skinny jeans and Ramones jacket, Beyoncé and Jay-Z...well there are plenty of pairings that will never go out of style/taste. One of my personal all-time favorites is obviously the combination of fashion and film, also on a silver screen. I love when tv productions let the fashion play a meaningful role or even hand over the main focus. Recently, when fashion is...
January 15, 2019
Costa Blanca in winter
While moving to a different country you have to adjust to a few changes, one of which is undoubtedly the weather. As you can guess, in the case of Spain...
November 12, 2018
Italian Cinema #1
I think there is no use to try to convince anyone to Italian cinema. Names such as Fellini or Rossellini are sufficient showcase of the cinema Italiano. Usually, American filmmakers love Italy and treat it as a visually stunning set, a beautiful background for countless stories. It is hard to even think of every production that took place in cities such as Rome or Florence (I'm pretty sure I will prepare a separate post about it). Today, however, I will briefly present four films that will surely attract moviegoers!
October 30, 2018
The new city lights
Although I have tried to travel as much as I could, explore new places and step out of my comfort zone for the past couple of years, changing the postcode was always temporary and had an expiration date. This time, however, I decided to do otherwise, and take the plunge. I changed not only the city but also the country. No pre-established returning date needed. Something tells me, that here, in Valencia, my collection of sunglasses will expand quite a bit whilst the chunky sweaters and coats will be at the bottom of the closet for most of the time.
July 8, 2018
Jungle In The Heart Of The City
There are some places that don’t necessarily require us to even go out of town and yet make us feel like we are hundreds of miles away. We often visit local cafes and cinemas and we rather ignore the nearest attractions. I try to go against such thinking occasionally exploring the nearest area. Inspired by the exotic character of the Palm House, I chose a shirtwaist dress with a rather loose cut that I associate with film-style jungle crossings and a pair of heels with the snake motif which I bought years ago. Minimalist, silver accessories complemented the whole outfit. I’m sure this wasn’t my last visit to this beautiful place and I will make more than one project here.
May 3, 2018
City Vibe, Day Look #2
There's nothing better than having a cup of coffee in one of your favorite places...
January 25, 2018
Say no to grey
Winter temperatures bring a change in both our mood and closet. What’s interesting, these two seemingly unrelated things have a significant impact on each other. Somehow we avoid cheerful or expressive colors almost with the same reluctance as standing in the cold. Our Polish tendency to choose subdued colors is even deeper during this period and makes the streets grayer. However, without going to the extremes, we can revive our look by choosing accessories or one particular item in a bright color. I chose a canary coat. Simple as that. It definitely can bring you closer to spring.
January 10, 2018
City Vibe | Day Look #1
I decided to start a mini-cycle dedicated to some of my ideas. A DAY LOOK is a collection of my outfits inspired not by films…but this time by streets of European metropolises.
December 24, 2017
Best Retro Christmas Movies
No, probably there is no better Christmas movie than "Love Actually". This multi-threaded story has been incessantly wining viewer's hearts all over the world for almost two decades now. However, there are some films though forgotten, can boldly compete with this British production Here is a subjective list of the five best Christmas retro films.
December 7, 2017
Valencia, little Paris on Spanish coast
There is no Eiffel Tower, but there are palms, there is no La Défense, but there are Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias – although Paris and Valencia seem to be extremely different cities, I have found many common features in them.
October 20, 2017
Does the coat make the man?
The power of individual style is reflected in our personality more often than we even think. Not without reason, the old saying, “Fine feathers make fine birds”, still works. Regardless of our opinion on that subject, the clothes are an integral part of the personality in the same way as they...
September 15, 2017
Golden season, golden tower
Living in a new place always entails many captivating occurrences; starting off deliberately throwing yourself into the experience of getting lost in some narrow streets, discovering your favorite places or simply ending up in places where you never wanted to. I absolutely love the second aspect, meaning, finding your favourite spots, especially when it happens by chance. I still remember my favorite café in Milan, which reminded me of Truman Capote's "Breakfast at Tiffany's", it was not popular nor beautiful, most of the signiori came to talk about sports, the students were coming for the brioches and espresso quickly sipped at the bar counter, but I loved this place and its cappuccino. For me, that bar has some elusive quality. That is the beauty of discovering the favorite spots, you can't always tell exactly why you love the particular place, you just keep coming back and enjoying it every single time.
September 7, 2017
Livin’ la vida sevillana
One of the most beautiful places in Seville is undoubtedly the Spain Square and its Maria Luisa Garden.
August 12, 2017
It’s been a year!
It's hard for me to believe, but my blog is one year old! Exactly a year ago I dared to start this small undertaking, which was in my head for God knows how long.
August 5, 2017
¡Hola Sevilla!
There is a place in the world where the clatter of heels is not accidental, the pattern of polka dot is proudly worn, and the flowers in the hair are not signs of kitsch nor are considered as tastelessness.
June 10, 2017
The pleated skirt
Well, here it is. It arrived a while ago, but only now it boldly hits the streets. Every Milanese girl wears it. It can be seen in eco-leather version or in very shiny, metallic hues.
May 7, 2017
New look in a 25-cent skirt
A walk through the streets of Cracow is always worth venture even if it is a constant heel-pavement gameplay.
April 24, 2017
The Longest Week: New York relationships’ satire
Love was just like communism. It was a great idea but never quite worked out." those words can be heard during the movie's narrative. The director invokes this analogy, suggesting that both the political system and love are nothing more but Utopian dream. He closes that dream in the eponymous "longest week", where Monday or Thursday are not just the days of the week but the stages of one's relationship. Although lazy jazz or New York can bring an association with Woody Allen's productions, the creator is more gracious for his characters. It is a pretty pleasant story of a love triangle, involving two somewhat neurotic New York elite representatives and a connoisseur of Victorian literature.
April 10, 2017
Spring Color Block
Spring has finally arrived, and nothing seems to bring back the March slob. A season for high heels has officially begun!
March 14, 2017
Fashion Inside 2017
Believe it or not, polish fashion is becoming our national export commodity, it really does exist and it is in a good shape. Fashion Inside proves that right, year after year, leveling up, inviting more and more interesting designers.
March 7, 2017
Winter-to-spring transitional outfit
March is a little nicer November's cousin; it's already a little warmer, the days slowly lengthen and fur hats and gloves safely end up on the bottom of the closet.
March 1, 2017
Oh, Toto, We’re not in Kansas anymore: The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
It is said that there wasn't a better year in the history of cinema than 1939. The work of such directors as George Cukor, Billy Wilder, and William Wyler continues to highly occupy rankings of the best, timeless movies. These lists complete Victor Fleming, along with the adaptation of the novel "The Wizard of Oz ", a wonderful creation of Technicolor, the embodiment of children's fantasies.
February 15, 2017
Milan Fashion Map: La Scala
La Scala, one of the most famous opera houses of the world, is known not only to avid music lovers but also to any person choosing the capital of Lombardy for visiting.
February 2, 2017
While in Paris: Cinematic bucket list
There are two types of tourists: the first wants to see everything according to the guidebook, the second - prefers shopping, sitting in local cafes and restaurants in order to feel the atmosphere of the city. My sightseeing map is always connected with..surprise, surprise.. movies! Paris is a background for so many wonderful movies. Here's the film list of things to do when you're in Paris..
January 8, 2017
Funny Face (1957)
I'm strictly (a) tourist. But I couldn't care less. When they parlez-vous me. Then I gotta confess. That's for me: Bonjour, Paris! France. The third most-visited country in the world with the capital in Paris - extremely popular, visited by millions of tourists every year. City of love, a city of burlesque, cabaret and film. The place which attracts foreign filmmakers. Hollywood takes it as guarantor of success (no wonder, European cities have always been attractive film sets). But there is no other place like Paris. It is not hard to create a list of box office blockbusters filmed on the river Seine. Certainly, on this list would be few titles with Audrey Hepburn.
November 29, 2016
Milan Fashion Map: Fondazione Prada
If you want to enjoy the timeless collections of Prada, admire beautiful dresses and suits it is better for you to stand in front of one of the boutiques at Vittorio Emanuele Gallery.. because here you will not find them.
November 16, 2016
Far from heaven, but close to fall (2002)
Let's get real. Fall. It is not always sunny and gold. More often along with colorful leaves, it brings the promise of early winter and icy November evenings. This is the time of a year when you skip on your friends with some lame excuses and get cozy under the warm blanket. What to see? For Christmas films, it is still too early, and the ones set in summer would only cause unnecessary annoyance. There are a few titles that effectively can fight the autumn blues, one of them is "Far from Heaven".
October 30, 2016
Milan Fashion Map: Libreria dello specttacolo
One of my favorite places in Milan is Bar Magenta - in the city center, but slightly off the beaten track, which is not visited by a swarm of tourists, yet it is always live, especially during the famous aperitivo and happy hours
October 20, 2016
Milan Fashion Week #MFW part 2
During MadMood Milan Fashion Week there was also a presentation of the collection of Caresta bags, the Romanian brand specialized in leather goods and accessories.
October 12, 2016
Milan Fashion Week #MFW part 1
When the sound of the Milan Fashion Week slowly fades away, and the eyes of all fashion enthusiasts were aimed at Paris, it's time for my relation from this event.
September 28, 2016
Waterloo Bridge (1940)
Running and kissing in the rain, contemplating by the window, love at first sight, in short, all those clichés…. Have you ever wonder where did it come from? Probably you roll your eyes while seeing all of it, repetitively, all over again, thinking “Isn’t there any better idea? Well, there is not. At least I guess. In order to better understand the mechanisms working in this film, remember that what to us is obvious, once was incredibly new and even scandalous due to social standards and morals. I would like to present an absolute classic, romantic masterpiece, the reason of sobbing in the dark corners of the cinema. No, it’s not Titanic but Waterloo Bridge, an American production from 1940.
September 19, 2016
Milan Fashion Map: Via Giardini
It's been a while time since I said my first Ciao! in Milan. Although summer has not said its last word yet, fall is approaching inexorably.
September 15, 2016
Love And other Disasters: what are romantic comedies for? (2006)
What if Holly Golightly lived in London, and instead of having a ginger nameless cat on her lap she would have the latest edition of Vogue in her hand?
Well, she would look like Brittany Murphy, not Audrey Hepburn, but love for the classic charm would remain. Although the first one, more contemporary to us, runs through English streets in light ballet flats and white male shirt, the latter one ”rocks that Givenchy dress” on Fifth Avenue, both still embody elegance, so wonderful in its simplicity! Excellent simplicity! This expression reflects both heroine’s style and the film itself.
September 13, 2016
Milan Fashion Map: Via della Spiga
Another place on my map, Via della Spiga, is a prettier sister of a very famous and luxurious Via Montenapoleone (the main street leading from Duomo, where one can find numerous boutiques such as Channel, Dior or Valentino). Why prettier?
August 30, 2016
Milan Fashion Map: Armani/Silos
Milan is considered to be one of the key fashion capitals of the world, and I couldn’t agree more but why is that exactly? Is it the fact that the Italians are famous for its unique sense of style, and every second Italian woman that I pass by on the street has a luxury brand bag? Yes, but not only. Milan is one of the richest Italian cities, where life is, unfortunately, not the cheapest, and I witness it every day, wondering its streets, sometimes in a hurry, sometimes deliberately getting lost in its corners. Everywhere I go, I see countless boutiques with clothes, haberdashery, and accessories. Clothes shops are definitely easier to find than grocery stores, which can be sometimes quite funny because it’s easier to buy a new dress here than, for example …a pack of pasta. The shops are everywhere, even on the less popular streets or neighbourhoods. Nevertheless, Milan has its own charm: beloved by great designers is one of the top three alongside with Paris and New York cities, where twice a year there is a veritable fashion craze known as “Fashion Week”.
August 12, 2016
Monte Carlo Baby!
The idea, to create as popular venture as the blog is, was born at least 2 years ago, however, I didn't have enough time and courage, and the final kick in the ass came along with my moving to Milan, Italy.