Accessories Accede: What’s in My Miu Miu Peonia Sac?

Q&A in London, England

Tell us about your shopping tip at Bicester Village.

Bicester Village is on the outskirts of Bicester, Oxfordshire, owned by Value Retail. Outbound from London Marylebone directly to Bicester Village Station is taking approximately 46 minutes; a round trip standard adult ticket costs 22 GBP. Bicester Village provides a wide range of top designers’ storefronts, for Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chloé, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Molton Brown, Prada, Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood are on my must-visit list. Firstly, cruising around the total selection, planning the bargain-hunts will give a clear mind to make the perfect decision, then having a sushi bento at Itsu Japanese fast food restaurant for a chill, grabbing a bottle of orange juice, and then it’s about time to shop but not to drop!

How would you pack in a compact way to your next destination, Bath?

I purchase this Miu Miu calfskin peony wrist clutch at Prada, Bicester Village, for its lovely hue, supple touch and surprisingly price! This length 25, height 13 and width 2cm sac is perfect for vehicle survival kit bag slash convenient wallet. I like to collect travel size bottle, tube cream or trial perfume, since those petite appearance not only representing a feel of adventure, but also reduce the unnecessary weight of luggage.

✔Arriving at London Design Festival this time, Victoria & Albert Museum Map helps to discover more of special exhibitions in this amazing labyrinth.

✔L’Occitane Shea butter hand cream is fast moisturizer at any time. Usually 10 ml size comes with monthly special offer or Christmas gift set.

✔Chanel Chance 2ml tube perfume is freebie from the purchase of fragrance at Chanel. Kindly ask staff for samples can always experience further!

✔Dimensions de Chanel Mascara Noir is one of the giveaways by choosing any Chanel perfume at SOKOS. 1,5ml of amount is good to retain a nearly 10-day tour.

✔Chanelquilted caviar cardholder AW16 has the perfect craftsmanship on design and leather. Its 11.2 in Length, 7.5 width and 0.2 height (cm) size provides easy insert-in-and-out move while paying at cashier. Finnair and Harrods reward cards may bring yet another coupons!

✔Chanel lip brush is from Chanel make-up tool kit. It ensures even and controlled application of lipstick colour for a precise finish.

✔Japanese sandalwood mini comb is the souvenir from bro. Sleek and smooth, with kanji trademark situated at the left upper corner. My scalp can be massaged by using the wooden teeth and hair will not get tangled anymore after wake-up.

✔Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb 15ml body lotion performs as immediate scent. For the dehydrated remedy I will go for L’Occitane Shea butter instead.

✔And 3M dental floss travel kit is always helpful on the aircraft or train while holding the doubt of clean water. The well-designed transparent container is good for maximum 8 pieces, only coming with special offer at Watsons’ drugstore.

✔At Bicester Village I fall in love with those Molton Brown 30 ml gift package. Made in England, without parabens preservatives, MB gingerlily body wash can also be treated as quick hand soup, and coco & sandalwood body lotion cure my rather drier arms under indoor air conditioner.

✔La Mer Illuminating Eye Gel 3 ml and Avène Soothing Hydrating Serum 5 ml are essential for my 9-day trip in UK. At the end the tubes are all disposable, quite a smart way to travel light and spare the space for more souvenir!

✔Chanel Rouge Coco #53 Amant enhances the focal point while taking photo shooting, containing hydrating cream, sweet almond oil, sappan wood and green tea to prevent the chapped lips.

✔Chanel Logo piercing earrings are my recent collection and investment. Though its faux pearls reduce the unit price, still the gold plated materials and the trademark holds very strong at auction market.

✔Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Lip Protectant has been my favourite since 2014. I take, shoot, and carry it everywhere with me!

BICESTER VILLAGE

MOLTON BROWN 

MIU MIU 

Beauty Boom! The Secret of Chanel No°5 Eau Premiére

Q&A in Helsinki

Debrief the reason on the purchase of No°5 Eau Premiére.

Eau Premiére is the new version of the world-renowned Chanel No°5, which is lighter, fresher, softer, more delicate, and suitable for every-day use. I purchase it due to Chanel freebie giveaway at SOKOS, therefore a bottle of perfume is accompanied with a mini pochette, inside a 2ml mascara, 1,3ml Les Beiges foundation, and a 2ml No°5 Eau Premiére trial tube.

How does the fragrance give out the emotional notes?

This seductive fragrance was adapted from the original Chanel N°5 by Perfumer Jacques Polge, the top notes including Aldenhydes, neroli and ylang-ylang, while the middle are jasmine and rose, and the base notes vetyver, sandalwood and vanilla. The opening reminds me of those retro lemon sherbet sweeties, fizzy and powdery. Thirty minutes later it has settled into a smooth almost cool, creamy powder floral vanilla, an echo of the original Chanel No°5.

How are the choices of the gadgets made for photo shootings?

✔I am always a fashion publication mania. During Chinese New Year holidays in Taipei, I immediately purchased The Secret of Chanel No°5 by Tilar J. Mazzeo. The story of the iconic scent extends from Coco Chanel’s early success to the rise of ‘le monstre’ (nickname of No°5 in the fragrance industry) during the 1950s to the confirmation of its bestseller status in today’s competitive perfume market. The binding of the book adapts black and white the monotone, an embossed of Chanel No°5 bottle places on the centre of the cover.

✔Chanel Le Vernis Longwear #18 Rouge Noir, a souvenir from my hubby in Rome, protects the health of the nails and bioceramics, which is strengthener that prevent chips and fully opaque in single coat. Rouge Noir has a very glossy jelly and can be easily worn without a topcoat, but more or less it affects its longevity. Chanel Le Vernis has lovely packaging and iconic bottle, and the purple tone of the nail polish can lighten up the sweet touch of the photo.

✔Chanel Camellia flower is always the best giveaway together with the Chanel packaging, which are also very elegant photo gimmick. Some say Coco Chanel’s love of oriental bloom was inspired by memories of when young dandies wore them pinned to the lapels of their suits, or perhaps it was a reference to Alexandre Dumas’s novel, La Dame aux Caméllias. Displaying one or two Camellia next to the objects conveys the connection between the Chanel No°5 and its origin, completing the whole le look of the composition.

CHANEL 

Helsinki Design Week: Design Market September 4, 2016

September 4, 2016 11-18, At Kaapelitehdas

In 2016, Designers around the Nordics face a huge moral dilemma in wondering what justifies to design or to sell more. According to research house Nielsen’s report, of more than 8500 European newcomers launce, only 18 were breakthroughs. Nevertheless, clients, shoppers and buyers are holding anticipation toward better quality design, furthermore, a more of convenient, modern and eco-friendly daily necessity.

Design Market during the Helsinki Design Week is no doubt one of the most popular events, hosts a selection of furniture, interior items, clothing line and accessories from nearly 200 handpicked design companies in Finland. In 2016, Design Market halls divide mainly into 3 sections: the Major Hall and upper level are for the furniture design and accessories designers, while the Rolling Mill Room (Valssaamo) shows fashion houses and children’s wear, and the independent exhibition space (Turbin Hall, Turbiinisali) is exclusively for the Paper Market.

Circling around the whole market/exhibition is my routine to explore the better picture of the event. When I enter first the paper market I was immediately contagious from the creative and high spirits of the crowd. There is Khaos Publishing for the indie zines; at the opposite of the entrance, Cozy Publishing displays beautifully the hardcover books of food, art and travel; illustrator Timo Mänttäri depicts the fun and warm city view of Helsinki, and at the rear hallway, Kuosit is a pattern design company that stands for freedom of self-expression, diversity and originality.

Being at the Major Hall feels being back to the night market of Taipei. The visitors are full of smiles, and handful of bargaining harvest. I greet my designer friends Chao & Eero and try my favourite ‘Bubble Pearl’ collection, since exactly on my finger the wedding ring was customized by Chao & Eero three years ago. Not far from the jewelry stand, Finnish clothing brand Month of Sundays has elegant picks, Designer Milla Kettunen always welcomes with lovely smiles, alas the blue silk top I adore has sold out the sizes, I have to wait for the SS17 for the great piece for the year to come. For the eye-catching design, Pentti from Mikko Mäkipää, the materials of the geometrical wooden tools, quite a bird view vision of Mitsubishi logo, are chosen from Black alder and aspen, and can be designed to suit each customer’s need.

Yet another brand new stand ‘Suomen Jäätelö’ (Finnish Ice Cream) situates in the Major Hall and near Rolling Mill Room, its wooden trolley represents the nature of Finland; the black and blue uniform stands for the national flag of the nation, even the symbol of ice cream is sleek and cute, which no doubt appealing a school of children and family. At the outdoor walkway, 'Premium Hot Dogs' also makes the queue non-stop, apparently the street food stalls can be a great part of the chic and sleek design.

In 2017 will be the 100^th Birthday of Finland since the independence in December 6th, 1917, Helsinki Design Week implements a celebratory theme called “Yhdessä/Together” by becoming more international viewpoint around the world (7-17 September, 2017). Surely, I will definitely take friends with me, to join and enjoy the best of the creativity and vibe, together. 

www.helsinkidesignweek.com

http://www.helsinkidesignweek.com/weekly/books-for-everyone/?lang=en  

MONTH OF SUNDAYS

CHAO&EERO

COZY

KAOHS 

KEHVOLA

KUOSIT

PENTTI