Find Your Version Of A Happy Pill And TAKE IT!

The sun is powerful friend to have because she always sheds light on situations (pun very much intended). Friday I had what the French would call "péter un câble" I went crazy, solitude is a bitch!! alors Lyon again was calling my name. We went to Lyon and took in all that was there for me that simply means Cafe-ing it just relaxing listening to the latest crazes the locals are following. That alone was my version of popping a 'happy pill' & It worked!!

Sunday was a day for romance and profiting with the sun, Dams Solly and I went to a beautiful lake with a picnic in tow later I've learned that's his version of a 'happy pill' such tranquillity but also a day away took any depressing thoughts I had & let them go. I do believe in change of the norms and to not become introverted, guarding loneliness inside we all feel it sometimes and others more, is a real demise and nobody needs to feel that way so find your 'joie de vie' and take it for all its worth be it in a noisy cafe or by a quiet lake. 

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У нас снег сегодня And We Have Snow

We have snow today and it's really coming down heavy. My town has always had scenic views but today it's far too beautiful to describe. My last post I was a little down in the dumps but it's amazing how a little iced water can cheer one up :)
I'm cooking the most delicious wholesome meal for my cheri and I and listening to festive music what a great day. Also this weekend is the fete des lumieres I advise you to check it out online plus I added some photos it's a most wonderful event that originates here in the region.


У нас снег сегодня, и это на самом деле падение тяжелой. Мой город всегда был живописным видом, но сегодня это слишком красивая, чтобы описать. Мой последний пост, я был немного вниз в свалках, но это удивительно, как мало воды со льдом могут поднять чей-то духе :)

Я готовлю самый вкусный полезную пищу для моих Чери, я и слушать праздничная музыка, что великий день.

Dress For Success Fate and Fashion

Today I went to the local school to see perhaps if they would like an English tutor, no rendez-vous, appointment or anything just arrived at the door looking to speak with the "directeur". Little secret is that I was extremely nervous and didn't know what to expect all I had with me was my look and my charm (it doesn't go very far in the French language due to only speaking it a couple of months) my look on the other hand was carefully thought through. All went really well and low and behold I got the job.
I dressed smart a really beautiful H&M double-breasted grey coat (yes I finally got one :)) A beautiful Tom Tailor polo neck jumper and flattering jeans. Topped off with my glasses (normally don't wear them but hell with it, I needed to look intelligent).
One should never underestimate the power of smart clothing and how the world can change to your advantage with just an extra button done-up. Here's some images of the professional-not-too-wall-street-look.



P.S. The colour purple is associated with knowledge and good intuition and grey with formal and conservative luckily both go really well together and you can make yourself more attractive to possible employers.
 

Halloween is here FINALLY

I'm always super excited this time of year Halloween has always and I mean always been my favourite holiday however, here in France it's not really celebrated to my dismay :(. I could not let this go by so I decided I'll organise a little dinner party/soiree this weekend and let our buddies here see how we celebrate across the water.

• I love the idea of costumes but its a little much for the French so masks would be suitable for the occasion.
• I have to buy a lot of cider perhaps try some of the new flavours
• A couple of party games like dunking for apples (my other half found this hilarious when I told him)
• As for food rustic food like pork , apple sauce, root veggies the lot .
• Desert of course has to be every kind of sweet or candy you can buy or make , normally I make caramel squares .
• My friends here usually play poker or tarot so we play on into the night .

Really wish I could decorate like this its Georgeous


Here's a recipie for a shot which for us adults can make it a very merry celebration :)

Apple Pie Shot 2 drink recipe

Apple Pie Shot 2 drink recipe made with Apple Juice,Cinnamon,Cream,Vodka,. How to make a Apple Pie Shot 2 with all the instructions and ingredients.
Recipe Rating:	3.1 stars based on 194 votes
Ingredients to use:	0.75 oz Apple Juice 1 dash Cinnamon 1 whipped Cream 0.75 oz Vodka
Directions:	Wet tongue with juice/vodka mix, sprinkle cinnamon on tongue, put shot in mouth, do not swallow. Fill rest of mouth with whipped cream. Swish, swallow.    Happy Halloween Week-end my Friends

Homemade Chanel My Style

This week I've had a little bit of an obsession with Chanel but a couple of days ago I was inspired to create something, I had some clay that I bought and throughout the years I've tried and failed to master pottery, mainly because my heart wasn't in the projects I did but this time I had a huge interest and so I began designing.

Im very proud to show you the almost finished product( still needs a lot more varnishing) I had such fun making this that I'm sure there will be a Gucci mug, Kenzo mug and perhaps I'll try my chances at a Versace plate :)

Lila Says Film Of My Life

I really want to share with you guys my favourite film "Lila Says" French " Lila dit ça". I found this film in 2007 after becoming a fan of the lead actress and what can I say about the film, it's just  wonderful. .
The story is very quirky without having many theatrics and the scrips is 5 years ahead of 50 Shades of Grey in it's content. I never bore watching the story unfold, parts of the film are like an adventure i'd love to go on. Mohammed Khouas & Vahina Giocante play the roles with ease and have such powerful chemistry together. Its definately a movie to keep, and rewatch, and rewatch and rewatch.

Set in Marseilles, this coming-of-age tale centres on a berautiful and outrageously flirtatious teenage girl, Lila and the poetic but shy boy Chimo on whom she focuses her attentions. Bemused but excited, Chimo is intoxicated by Lila's charms. One day, Lila dares Chimo to look up her skirt - "if he can handle it" - and by doing so, puts into motion a sequence of events that have devastating consequences, laying bare the danger of playing games.





"... it's impossible to take your eyes off Giocante..." New York Times
"As sweet as it is dirty" Washington Post
"An unabashedly erotic cross-cultural love story" Entertainment Weekly



Can't find the trailer with subtitles in but the films available online in English .













 

Brad Pitt For Chanel Not For Me

I've only just seen the advertisement for Chanel No.5 with Brad Pitt and I have to say he's tainted the brand for me a little. Chanel is a fashion and beauty house that's really stood the test of time it all commenced with Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, a woman who always fascinated me. Through some research and general fascination I found her to be a strong and pretty controversial woman. Her vision was to change how women wore clothes. She tailored for women and maybe I'm just old-fashioned but as a guy of course there were times I wished Chanel was more masculine but loved the fact it's a loyal brand to women. With Brad Pitt as the face of something that to me is the absolute scent of a woman is a bit too mixed for my liking.


The Faces throughout the years who represented Chanel No.5


Sorry but it's really not for me, don't get me wrong Brad Pitt is a good actor but that's what he is. Chanel has always had the "Captivating Beauty" of the time front this campaign and that's how I see it but such a change as a man front No.5 is just bizarre .
Advice to Chanel, Vahina Giocante would have won me over in this campaign, ditch the man keep traditions as they are .

 

Gucci Me YSL Lui

Today we're both sporting fishbone style jackets  but with temperatures 20oc plus I don't think we need them. My other half has teamed his with a well fitting YSL T-shirt & Lee Jeans. Me it's a day for Gucci, Ray.Ban's & Wrangler.

Aujourd'hui, tous les deux ont portaient des veste de style fishbone,mais avec 20 degres
il y en avait pas besoin . Mon autre moitie portait un tee-shirt Yves Saint Laurent un jean Lee moi une chemise Gucci avec des lunette Ray.Ban & un jean s' Wrangler.

Jacket-Gemo,

 Tshirt-YSL,

Jeans-Lee

Jacket- River Island,

Shirt- Gucci,

Jeans- Wrangler

Shoes- H&M

 

Move over Cannes, Beaurepaire is Where the Festival's At!

This week my humble little town Beaurepaire hosted a very established film festival. This is the 24th year of its running. Both French and International cinema have been very well represented and those both in front and behind the camera have made appearances over the week to celebrate and release their films. This weekend we have seen actress Sandrine Bonnaire turn her hand to directing, presenting her debut film "J'enrage de son absence" as well as legendary actor Daniel Prevost attending the festival .


Ce weekend dans ma modeste petite ville de Beaurepaire a eu lieu le 24eme festival du cinema,ou Sandrine Bonnaire "actrice " etait la pour presenter sont premier film en tant que realisatrice "J'enrage de son absence"d'autre acteur comme daniel PREVOST etait present


Actress Sandrine Bonnaire has turned her hand to directing in the film "J'enrage de son absence" Actrice Sandrine Bonnaire a tourné sa main à diriger dans le film "J'enrage de son absence"

Actor Daniel Prevost. Acteur Daniel Prevost.

A selection of the films shown over the weekend. Une sélection des films présentés au cours du week-end.