Dianne and me
Meet my glamourous girlfriend Dianne Brill! The incarnation of a vixen with her signature features like the bouffant platinum blonde hair-do, the perfect eye make-up with long lashes and the amazing hourglass figure was known as “The Queen of the Night” in the Eigthies. The American maneater modeled for big names like Thierry Mugler, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood and wrote a book how to become a sex goddess with the title “Boobs, Boys and High Heels”. I had enjoyed reading it long before I met her at a party in Zurich where she is living now with her family.
Since 2003 she has an eponymous line of make-up that is inspired by the boudoir. Her love for detail shows in the most special and cute packaging that I have ever seen for beauty products. Have a look at my favourites named adorably “Panties in a Bunch”: six little lipglosses called for example Frilly Thong or Satin Hipster. This set is such a nice gift for a girlfriend as it looks like a box of chocolates. I mean how can you not love glosses in candy form? Her false lashes come in a set of three with glue included and are the best ones I know.
Dianne, me and Shawne Fielding
Log onto her website for a retailer near you and for more information on the entire make-up, perfume and care products collections. In Zurich you can find it at Jelmoli.
Happy Browsing!
LoL, Sandra
Over the years she became good friends with many other celebrities.
Katie Holmes was spotted in Jamaica on her way to a helicopter carrying the large Sofia top handle flap bag by Salvatore Ferragamo in the trend colour mercury. But what truly got my attention was the smaller version in the hands of her daughter Suri Cruise. The two bags were a Christmas present by the Italian fashion house.
But the twin look is no surprise. The 3-old and her mom are often seen dressed indentically, most of the time in outfits designed by Katie for her Holmes& Yang (her partner is the stylist Jeanne Yang) line of clothing that came out last year and is available exclusively at Maxfield, L.A. by special order (+1 310 274- 8800).
The Ferragamo bag comes in different colours and materials and has a “Kelly bag” style flap with signature hardware. If you like it, have a look at www.luisaviaroma.com. They sell a large variety. Some of the python models are even marked down and a great way of getting your hands on the trend material for accessories next summer: Snake skin! The “Sofia” is not an It-bag, but a classic companion for many seasons to come.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Ferragamo
The Claridge`s is truly the coolest old-school hotel in London. That might have been the reason why Rachel McAdams stayed there last weekend like me. She had arrived already Thursday to promote her new movie „Sherlock Holmes“ directed by Guy Ritchie (Madonna`s ex-husband). The actress had to squeeze herself into tight boned corsets to play Holmes` temptress Irene Adler. At her side will be acting Jude Law as Dr.Watson and Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes. The action-packed movie will definetely be spectacular in terms of the costumes.
On Monday, Dec 14th the world premiere took place at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square where Rachel McAdams showed up in this amazing one-shoulder embellished grey gown by Andrew Gn from his 2010 spring collection. The expected blockbuster will be in theatres Christmas day.
Stay tuned as I am having another exciting surprise for you from London that you`re not gonna want to miss…!
LoL, Sandra
The Birkin Bag was launched and named after the famous actress and singer, Jane Birkin in 1984. During a flight Jane Birkin was sitting next to Hermès-CEO Jean Louis Dumas and told him about her problems finding the perfect shaped and seized bag. She described him her dream model that she received shortly after that incident.
The Birkin Bag was born. It is a fashion icon- to me incredibly amazing- a mixture of a classic piece worth investing in and a total trend item. Many famous ladies carry this model. Victoria Beckham is said to own over a hundred.
But even if you have the money to buy it, does not mean you can. There are long waitlists in the Hermès stores. And in general it is even hard to get on that list. There are even waitlists for the waitlists and if you manage to get on, you have to be patient for approximately 2 years. But if you are lucky, the minute the orange box is opened, your heart will start beating faster. That bag is a real treasure and even comes with a rain cover for it. Besides it is a great investment because you can resell it at the same price you bought it, even after having used it.
There is a great book about all the different and funny stories to get one: „Bringing Home the Birkin“ by Michael Tonello. If you want to have an easy access to a real one: www.luxury-shops.com and www.créateursdeluxe.com sell new and used models in excellent condition. Watch out, the minute they come in, they go.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Hermès, © luxuryshops.com, © créateursdeluxe.com (first collage)
