Some more from Marie Claire August

I love this illustration, so french style. Witty and stylish


















I am not really a fan of bohemian or hippie style. But this robe dress is so neat and nice. I like the embroidery details, and the way they pair it with silver jewelery. Tribal jewelery will be too much. Clean and modern necklace and bracelet will do better.

Origami

Origami always fascinate me.
This blog has some interesting origami : http://yureikoen.wordpress.com/2008/05/

Entre Nous - book about French Lifestyle

My father was fascinated by French culture. He learned French language, and had a plan to move to France; but he met my mother and fell in love. So he get married and settled in "Paris van Java (Bandung)" instead.

Well I shared his sentiment about French culture. I am curious on how the French can be famous for their
aesthetic taste.

In this book, Entre Nous, the author tried to explain the difference between American and French culture. One thing that really stick to my mind is that the French concern more about quality rather quantity, so usually they have less things but in better quality. This applies to food, fashion, and home. I think this lifestyle is good, especially when we live in a city where living space is expensive.

Stranger in Strange land

I love this photograph that I saw in Vogue. Even the title is inspiring. In a way it is philosophical.