Sight-skating Around Paris

My love and I had the pleasure of visiting Paris after a wedding in Chantilly. We were lucky enough to arrive on the day of the Fete De La Musique, where the whole of Paris was in song. Every courner had a block party, from early in the day to late at night. Being the wannabe hipsters that we apparently are, Kieran and I elected to bring our wheels (his Penney, my Micro Scooter) and see the most of Paris, with the freedom to stop as we wanted. It was a perfect day.

Kieran looking suave

So many beautiful details in Paris

The Louvre

We chose scooter and skateboards as main mode of transport. No better way to travel around a city

Chanel Launches the new No 5 fashion film ft Gisele.

I am usually not a fan of fragrance advertisements, chiefly because they generally tend to make no sense. Whist this new Chanel film contains all the tell tell signs of a fragrance film (woman running somewhere looking for something) it also achieved far superior levels over typical perfume promos.

Perhaps that is because Chanel is experienced with this sort of thing. From Monroe to Nicole Kidman, over the years acclaimed directors have collaborated with our  it girls and icons.  2014 sees the addition of the beautiful Gisele. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the fashion film is truly a beautiful work of art. I think it is because Gisele has such a genuine life and energy about her that transpires so well through the lense thanks to Baz Luhrmann. I genuinely enjoyed it. So well done all.

 

Stay tuned for Launch Dinner Fashion tomorrow. The good the bad and the oh no girl why.

Love,

Life By Lois

I'ts the weekend fool! Indulge

 

Ok before I get started, lets have a moment for all the under appreciated warriors who work in Retail on the weekend. For them this 'back off' aaah moment to exhale does not apply :( But If you are lucky enough to own your weekends, this message is for you.

Hello you 9-5 superwoman storm trooper. You have braved it through the London traffic, the delays, annoying co workers and work initiatives that have no relation to your actual life, but have taken up more time than you have dedicated to yourself all year. Now is the time to breathe- claim some you time & indulge. Its tempting to go all YOLO all weekend, but the good Lord knew what he was talking about when he said take one day to rest. So, here it is, your must have , back off ME day.

Begin with easing your pretty self out of bed, except you don't feel so pretty? Late nights and stress have you looking like the troll under the bridge and the goats in '3 billy goats gruff'? No matter, take some time to pamper yourself.

So here is the plan

Bath's are the most accessible luxury that we all fail to take advantage of. Question- Why do we all fuss so much about a hot tub with strange old men at our gym and fail to take advantage of ours at home. Ok, I can hear you, " It's not a hot tub its a bath... no bubbles". Well I say its a fair trade, trade soaking in the juices of creepy old men for the privacy of your own home, and trade bubbles for essential oils, bubble bath and candles. 

#1

Set The Scene

Get your self some scented candles

Lights:

Its amazing the difference lighting can make, I don't like sitting in a dark tub, or a bright interrogation light, so a happy medium is an array of candles scented to relax. Parisian brand Diptyque are famed for their quality scents. Check out their Anniversary collection 34....if your'e fancy. If not, head down to your local pound store and get yourself some French Vanilla ones....and you can bring more Paris luxury into your bath on the next point.

Music:

Get some Jazz, I am specifically feeling French Jazz right now,  but if you prefer bopping your head to English, Lana de Havas &Laura Mvula are great newcomers, whilst Floetry , Zero 7 & and Lemon Jelly, Jill Scott and even the odd Q- Tip song can make amazing rewind remedies. Beyond that go old school with Nina Simone, Aretha, Frank Sinatra & my favourite, Nat King Cole.

Before you get in the bath grab some essentials. Grab a mud mask.
Now, Grab some magazines, some fresh juice coffee or tea and just soak.

Take this time, to do your face regimen or condition your hair (with all that lovely steam). Aaah.

When you are done , moisturize with some body butter and finish off around your neck with some perfumed creme. My favourite? Jean Paul Gaultier for that classic , oh so feminine magic..

Feel refreshed? 

Now try this beauty secret to seal the deal.  To get rid of dark circles, grab half a lemon and squeeze onto it 3/4 honey. Massage onto face, leave for a few - and then wash off with cold water.

Now you are ready to start your day... Take it easy awesome, and I suggest treating yourself to a cupcake. Well you have to have some You Only Live Once spirit in your weekend.

L A W of Life : Enjoy every moment.


Love Lois

xxx