New York City: Brooklyn

Where: NYC Brooklyn
When: 27.12.13
Why: New Years Adventure

As per tradition, the H and I boarded a plane in Frankfurt and headed off to explore a different country/city for our new year holidays. 2013/2014 New York City!

Day 1 saw us staying at a friends apartment in Brooklyn and we decided to view Manhattan from this side before venturing over Brooklyn Bridge.

Armed with a sparkly new Samsung digital camera we explored the Dumbo area (Down Under the the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and discovered a multitude of super cool boutiques, bars and restaurants.

My recommendations...

• Retail Vintage Cool - Front General Store (143 Front St. Brooklyn) The ideal location to pick up a fantastic retro leather biker jacket or a pair of funky yet hard wearing boots. 
• Modern Anthology - a mix of menswear, homeware and gifts. A somewhat over zealous collection of  varied items but certainly worth exploring. www.modernanthology.com
• For some local Brooklyn talent do pop into Trunk. I particularly liked Radka Osickova's jewellery, a clever manipulation of wire and rather beautiful. www.trunkbrooklyn.com
• A nice spot for a glass of wine? We picked the 68 Jay St. Bar and weren't disappointed. 
• Essential eating, wander through a desolate landscape of warehouses and stumble into eaterie Vinegar Hill House www.vinegarhillhouse.com make sure you try a Fast Rascal possibly the best cocktail I have ever drunk! (Pear Brandy, Sloe Gin, Ginger and lemon) and the Red Wattle County Chop was perfection.

Enjoy!

Bis Gleich,

a

Busy Busy Bee...

My goodness I have been busy!

The London Assembly officially opened on November 7th with a fantastic fashion show showcasing some of our fabulous designer creations specially brought over for you ladies in Frankfurt from across Great Britain.

Delicious canapees kept our guests happy and were provided by the fantastic Villa Kennedy Chefs whilst funky tunes by DJ Tibor kept our feet tapping before and after our inaugural Fashion show.

Opening Launch Party

The models did a splendid job strutting their stuff and Filiz Aycan was the worthy winner of our collaborative competition with Rocco Forte's Villa Kennedy Spa and Model Karma http://magde.modelkarma.com/category/modelkarma-contest/

Filiz wearing a bespoke sequin evening dress by Lizzie O

I am enormously proud of what we have managed to achieve in just 8 weeks and huge thanks have to be given to all of our collaborative partners from Alex the expert decorator to Siria Nielsen our Head of Marketing and PR.

In the coming weeks I promise to keep you updated with details of our exciting events program as well as 90second exclusive interviews with some of our designers and collaborators as well as providing some exclusive behind the scenes images of the creation of our boutique as well as the usual cultural reviews and previews of a creative life across Europe for a busy Retail Boutique MD.

In the meantime sign up to our events list via our  www.thelondonassembly.com and don't miss out on keeping updated with some very special festive happenings!

Bis gleich,
xx
a

photos courtesy of Michael Gozcal www.michaelgoczol.com

A Baker's Dozen of Business Startup Tips

When I started this blog I wanted to share some of my journey with you as well as some of my insights into planning, setting up and running your own business. With things moving at a whirlwind pace for the The London Assembly, here are a few tips to get you started...

1. Talk about your business idea to everyone you meet. If you're passionate about it you won't bore them and you won't bore yourself.

2. Research every aspect of your business concept. Everything you learn will aid you even if it's just a "oh I already knew that" confidence boost

3. Read, read and then read a bit more. Why? see above!

4. Get as fit and as healthy as possible. this will make everything else just a little bit easier.

5. Learn to listen, you might just learn something you didn't know you needed to know.

6. Ask for help. The ability to get other people involved in your plans will be beneficial

7. BUT ask the right people the right questions and don't force people to get involved.

8. Take time out to totally switch off. I always come up with the most innovative ideas when I'm going for a walk or taking a bath ;-)

9. Plan, plan and then plan a bit more

10. Be consistant. Once you have defined your vision, your brand and your company values then follow it through with everything you do.

11. Work out what you're best at and become and expert, find out what you're worst at, learn about it and then delegate.

12. Make sure there is someone, indeed preferably a large amount of people who will actually buy into your idea!

and finally... Define your idea, create a vision and then focus on manageable time orientated goals.


Hope you find that helpful? Let me know...

Bis Gleich,
xx
A

Gold Star Holiday Outfits

It's always interesting to look back at holiday pics and certainly as a fashionista to check out what you've been wearing. I use the picture evidence to work out what does (and doesn't) work and to help plan outfits for the next trip.

This blog looks back at some of the looks I've donned over the last few holidays and features my gold star ensembles. 

What are your favourite holiday outfits? 
Leave a comment below or on facebook via www.facebook.com/TheLondonAssembly

• For some Wine Tasting in Germany
• Marvin Browne Print Cotton Dress (85€ The London Assembly)
• Typical Freaks Leather & Wood Collar Necklace (65€ The London Assembly)

Lighthouse exploring in Australia along the Great Ocean road

• Jersey maxi dress (Various colours available from Marvin Browne The London Assembly 65€) in this case in stripes from American Apparel but doing some kind of weird optical camara illusion trickery!
• Marks and Spencers Wolf boyfriend cardigan.

A Summer in the city. Press event at The Serpentine Gallery in London.

• 'Marilyn' dress by Cos
• Aurelia stone belt by Reiss
• Kervin Marc Nina Satchel (Exclusive design for The London Assembly 285€)
• See cos-not-just-salad-essential blog
• This is actually my favourite look for summer 2013! I usually like to wear bright colours in the summer but the light fabric and floarty nature of this dress has been ideal for multiple occasions. 
• Also looks great with colour pop accessories like fuschia and yellow.

Metallic Dream 
berlin-series-metallic-moment blog

• Black Sheer sleeve sweatshirt H&M
• Metal fan Necklace Nicole Fahri
• Pleated Skirt Drykorn for Beautiful People
• Another sheer floaty number that looks fab for many different occasions. I heartily reccomend adding some pleated joy to your wardrobe and am currently trying to source something similar for The London Assembly
• Black Leather collar ankle strap heels Shanibar

Everyone needs a Kimono! 

• Gorgeous vintage komono from Portobello road market
• Silver and Precious Stone Necklace by Gallardo and Blaine www.gallardoblainedesigns.co.uk
• Voodoo necklace by Australian/Vietnamese designer Alistair Trung from Shop 28 QVB Article on Trung's work www.alistairtrung.com.au

A sunny happy outfit suits Melbourne perfectly for NYE!

• Versace sunglasses throughout
• Vivid yellow Marks & Spencers lace skater dress
• White Converse Chuck Taylors
•  In 1917, All Star sneaker gave the world a blank canvas. At first it played basketball and then Rock & Roll and then everything else. It went along with athletes and artists, experimenters, rebels, visionaries and now, even after everything it’s been, it remains anything you want and has become one of the most worn canvas shoe ever!

Sydney walkabout

• Black wool & silk dress, Collection by Italian label Stefenal www.stefanel.com/de
• Sunglasses by Karl Lagerfeld
• Voodoo necklace by Australian/Vietnamese designer Alistair Trung
• Black & white leather pumps by Pretty Ballarinas www.prettyballerinas.com

Bye bye, Bis Gleich!

Lianne La Havas @Somerset House

Where: Somerset House
Why: Lianne La Havas Live as part of the Summer Series with Amex
When: Saturday 13th July

Lianne la Havas states on her Facebook site: "Nothing like Corinne Bailey Rae or Andreya Triana, but we all have similar hair." Brilliant.. I am always getting asked if I'm whoever is the popular mixed race women of the time so this comment really made me chuckle!

Lianne la Havas live at Somerset House

The gig surpassed excellent. Somerset House at sundown is the perfect environment for her voice and she looked fantastic in a red pvc skirt stopping to pause for a just a moment to wipe the prerequisite talc from her legs! Her voice really is sublime and I urge you, if you haven't got her album or seen her live PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY and GO see!

I was so impressed I'm looking forward to seeing her again at Lovebox next Sunday. (Review to come)

Wiki Facts: Born 23 August 1989 as Lianne Charlotte Barnes is an English folk and soul singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She was nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll Her debut album Is Your Love Big Enough? was awarded the title of iTunes Album of The Year 2012.

La Havas was born in London, England to a Greek father and Jamaican mother. She was raised in Tooting and Streatham, spending the majority of her time with her grandparents following her parents' separation as a child. La Havas began singing at seven and cites her parents' diverse musical tastes as having the biggest influence on her music. Her mother played with Jill Scott and Mary J. Blige, and her father, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, taught her the basics of guitar and piano. Lianne wrote her first song at the age of 11, but did not learn to play the guitar until she was 18 years old. Lianne attended Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls in Croydon, where she studied art A-level, and planned to take an art foundation course; however, she left college to pursue a career in music full-time. Although born Lianne Barnes, her stage name is an adaptation derived from her Greek father, Henry Vlahavas's, surname.

Matt Corby Support Act

Matt Corby certainly held his own, another beautiful voice and I expect perhaps next year's headline act!

Bis Gleich,
xx
A

Cos... not just a salad essential.

When: 11.07.13
Where: The Serpentine Gallery
Why: Cos Press Event

I've been enjoying a bit of a love affair of late with Cos! Every time I go in I find something fabulous to add to my wardrobe and with the current sale on, there is simply no stopping me!

Amy Silberzahn at the Cos Press Event

• Cos pleated halter dress
• Reiss Aurelia-Stone encrusted belt
• Kervin Marc Cow hide Bag exclusive to The London Assembly
• Sergio Rossi Wedges

COS, Collection Of Style, is for men and women who want high end design and good quality at an affordable price.They state that they are always exploring their original concept of favouring style over fashion, COS appreciates timeless design that lives beyond the season. Merging traditional methods with new techniques and innovative fabrics, they work hard to create fashion pieces that look and feel at once classic and modern. COS likes functional design crafted from simple ideas.

This summer COS are supporting Park Nights, a series of events, screenings and talks that take place at the 2013 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion. They have commissioned film-maker James Aiken to explore the Pavilion space, and asked the architect Sou Fujimoto to tell the story of the project. http://www.cosstores.com/

"It is a really fundamental question how architecture is different from nature, 

or how architecture could be part of nature, or how they could be merged...

what are the boundaries between nature and artificial things." Sou Fujimoto

Sou Fujimoto's fantastic architectural sculpture at sunddown. (Photo Amy Silberzahn)

Bis Gleich,
xx
A  

A Summer's Day

What to wear on a summer's day?

Edy & Bridge's fabulous Emi bow top of course!

Seen here worn with Edy & Bridge Tabitha tailored shorts, TopShop leather Belt and Pretty Ballerinas.

See May 14th Blog: Bow Selector for a blog about the Design duo behind the label.

What's your fave summer outfit?

Bis Gleich,
A

Brighton Rocks

Other than being the permanent residence of my beloved sister, Michelle, I love Brighton!

Brighton was the location of my first 'mini break' with my dear Husband. And Brighton was where I would hop on the train from London the moment we had a sunny enough day and escape to sit on the stones gazing out to sea.

Brighton holds so many special memories. It's the place I return to for calm, uncomplicated relaxation.

Blessed with a few weeks holiday in the UK, I am happy making lists of fabulous things to do, wonderful people to see and exhibitions and events to inspire.

This weeks Baker"s Dozen: (in no particular order)

1. Watching Despicable Me 2
2. Designer meeting with the super talented leather creative Kervin Marc www.okmarc.com
3. Watching Lianne La Havas at Somerset House www.somersethouse.org.uk/music/summer-series-2013
4. The LoveSupreme Jazz Festival, specifically Espanza Spalding
5. A Wire Wrapping Course at The London School of Jewellerywww.londonjewelleryschool.co.uk
6. Visiting The Lowry Art Exhibition at The Tate Britain www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain
7. Hanging out at the Belorussian Embassy in Kensington trying to get a holiday Visa so I can go to my friend Anna's wedding in August
8. Playing with my sister's gorgeous Basset Hounds, Stanley & Henry
9. Working on my Happiness Project (Blog to come!)
10. Enjoying brunch at Carluccio and catching up with the super Anisah
11. Organising a reunion for my University Fashion and Marketing BaHons Graduate friends.
12. Watching, "Behind the Candelabra"
13. Making a final London Assembly Logo decision!!!! www.facebook.com/TheLondonAssembly

Come back to see how how I got on!

Bis Gleich
A

Mermaid Dreams of Anami & Janine

Established in 2005 by Anami & Janine, they have been producing two collections a year and since its start has gone from strength to strength. The girls met at Portobello Market where they both worked part time. Janine had just graduated from Cordwainers College where she had been studying accessories and Anami, who is self-taught, has been designing and producing small collections for ten years prior. Their love of vintage clothing was their drawing point, and with their own unique and individual styles, began designing small capsule collections of vintage inspired dresses.

Those who love a sense of quirkiness with a strong feminine touch covet their unique pieces. And that would certainly include me! I met Janine at Spitalfields Market about 8 years ago and have watched the company grow in confidence year upon year. As such it is a real pleasure to add these gorgeous printed dresses to our rails and to be able to offer our customers something so special.

Anami & Janine dresses have appealed to women as diverse as musicians Regina Specktor and Florence Whelch, celebrity Danni Minogue, tv presenters Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby, actresses Julia Stiles, Sharon Horgan and Neve Campbell,  royalty Laura Parker Bowles and novelist/journalist Rachel Johnson. Accentuating the feminine shape, Anami & Janine's aim is to design for all shapes and sizes. Their dresses make you feel feminine and sexy, their forte is undoubtedly the wrap dress but with each season brings new shapes and  feminine prints.

Florance Welch wearing an Anami & Janine Design

Whatever your style their ultra-versatile items are the sartorial solution that will suit all types of women and will fit effortlessly into your wardrobe. When you find the perfect style for you, you'll be wearing it from the office to the party and everywhere in between.

Mermaid Scallop Wrap Dress 115€

My favourite for this season: The Mermaid Scallop Wrap Dress embodies all that is feminine. 

An updated take on our classic wrap pleat. The mermaid print arouses visions of a summer’s day with angelic mermaid swimming in a myriad of sea turtles, seahorses, and starfish in a colourful seascape pattern. The cut of this dress ensures that all your best assets will be complimented while your least best camouflaged. The London Assembly love the chic 3/4 length sleeves - and the fact it works equally well with flats or heels. Feminine scalloping around the arm and neck with a concealed tie in the bust allows you to control the depth of opening. A must have staple for any stylish women’s wardrobe. Available in 5 tropical colourways tangerine, black, ice creme, sea green, grey. Machine wash 30 degrees. 100% viscose crepe de chine. 

In our humble opinion Anami and Janine's dresses are an investment and should be on every girl's wish list.

Bis Gleich,

A

Festival Chic

With the amount of column inchs written about festival chic, what you're wearing has become almost as important as who you are going to see!

Festival outfits are certainly a challange; unpredictable weather, day to evening, comfort versus style, style versus comfort...

My key elements:

• Cute scarf: Missoni
• Sunglasses: Versace
• Funky gum boots: Viviene Westwood for Melissa
• Army jacket with a thousand handy pockets (Kervin Marc not seen)
• & Denim in some form.  Jeans by Karl Lagerfeld
• Bright lippy and nails: Chanel Nail Varnis in Lilis! 

At this years Field Day festival in fashion centric East London every other girl was wearing hotpants. A look best worn by the skinny, uber toned and dare I said it young! Plus it is true dungerees really are back with a vengence!

Best dressed? Solange Knowles of course! Because well Afros rock obvs as does beauty & real vocal talent combined with such ecentric ne confident  style!

... oh and the music, fellow Librian Bats for Lashes got my vote (plus Natasha Khan looked super cute in a rainbow lame swirly number!) plus if you can check out French band Francois & The Atlas Mountains, http://www.youtube.com their quirky synchronised dance moves und sehr suß catchy tunes are earning them a legion of fans!

I'll be checking out Lianne la Havas at Somserset House in July, who are you looking forward to seeing?

Bis Gleich,
A

Wardrobe staples: The White Shirt

The Shirt Company is the latest addition to the London Assembly's product portfolio. With the aim of providing a collection of garments that can take our customer from the office to a party, these shirts have just enough twist to be note worthy wardrobe essentials. 

Penelope Shirt 95€

The Shirt Company was created with an aesthetic regard to the purity of the white shirt. - Which, in addition to its pivotal role in any closet, symbolises life stripped to its essentials. As designer and The Shirt Company’s Principal, Donna Middleton has dedicated herself to providing a luxurious product that’s innovative, radiates quality and embodies the quest for effortless style and simplicity.

A chameleon, the perfect white shirt comes in many guises, all of which have certain things in common. The perfect shirt fits well. Its sleeves are long and well shaped, its top button thoughtfully positioned. Its colour is a bright, complexion flattering white. The fact that it is made well -  and made to last -  goes without saying.

The devastatingly minimalist Penelope Shirt (above right) is a dress shirt as simple as it is effective. The pin-tucked front panels and stand collar of the Penelope create a very contemporary sort of grandeur. Wear with a tuxedo jacket, glossy stilettos and a hard case clutch.

Amelia Shirt 65€

My other favourite from the collection is the lovely Amelia shirt, which is a wardrobe staple that oozes minimalism and will work with almost anything.  It has an easy fit with a concealed front placket giving off a thoroughly contemporary look.  It can be worn loose or neatly tucked into trousers and skirts. It features a pleat in the back yoke seam which gently flairs out to the hem. 

Think Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday - a crisp, white, collared shirt is iconic, elegant and timeless. The shirts are manufactured entirely from fine Italian shirting fabric in a century old factory in the north of Italy. The panels, collars and cuffs are ingeniously brought together with diagonal and horizontal pin-tucks, frills, ruffles and pleats to create the most simple of classic shirts to the most flamboyant ones.

 

Every season the white shirt features in countless editorials as the essential wardrobe piece, and these lovelies from The Shirt Company have finally filled that gap in my wardrobe. Now if I could just find the perfect black tuxedo suit, I'd be happy ;-)

Bis gleich,
xx
A

Mari & The Sow's Ear

If you really want something unique, ethical and beautifully constructed then you need look no further than Mari Hughes the super talented designer behind the Sow's Ear label. From an icy studio just outside of Brighton, this clever lady's imagination knows no bounds. She sources vintage fabrics from all over the UK in-order to create eco-couture master pieces.

The London Assembly is ecstatic to have stumbled across such talent and is really excited to be the exclusive Germany stockists of a selection of her beautiful one-off pieces.

 This beautiful wedding dress is made from vintage lace, & is bias cut for a super flattering fit.

more images to follow plus an interview with the designer herself,

bis gleich,

xx

A

(Photography by Manel Ortega)

How to be a Stylish Wedding Guest

Stylish Ladies & a Baby Bump at my Wedding!

Wedding Season is truly upon us!

From now till the end of August there is simply no point trying to arrange to see my girlfriends at the weekends because they are going to be at someones wedding!

This year I'm looking forward to two sets of Germany based nuptials, a wedding extravaganza near Estepona, Spain and an Orthodox Belorussian Blessing. But what to wear to these very different events? Since I know I will feature in a few photos there is no way I can get away with wearing the same outfit to each wedding and as they are very different styles of event, I wouldn't want to anyway.

THE LONDON ASSEMBLY has been busy mulling over this problem and we are happy to bring to you some fabulous and versatile wedding guest outfit options!

Nancy Mac is a UK-based boutique womenswear label run by two sisters that offers beautiful garments with a gorgeous vintage twist.

Designed to flatter, Nancy Mac dresses and stand-alone separates are cut with care from luxurious fabrics and unique prints.

Every piece in the range is inspired by the belief that true style stands the test of time. Nancy Mac love making beautiful yet affordable clothes that you will want to wear and keep in your wardrobe forever.

• This gorgeous outfit is the lovely Kristen dress in pink and teal 190€ available in sizes 36-44
• Worn with the Fine-knit Belle shrug 60€ with detachable corsages trimmed with a choice of fabrics available in sizes s-m & m-l
• Fits perfectly with the Kristen & Olivia lace dresses or dressed down with jeans. 

Do you already have a suitable dress but need to add something fresh to it? 

How about this sumptuous thirties style Georgette Silk Shrug? 

Seen here in Poppy Print this Georgette Silk Shrug 120€ is perfect over black or dressed down with simple skirt or jeans and a camisole. This is a perfect accent piece for elegant lounging, parties or travels. 

Also available in Amethyst Fleur pinterest.com/Amethyst and Butterfly Print pinterest.com/pin

My personal favourite is the Olivia Dress 180€ and this certainly proved very popular with the guests at my Fashion, Wine & Gossip Event

Just like the Kristen dress it is currently available in Soft Black, Reef & Teal, Moth & Pink and as seen below in Blue Pearl available in sizes 36-44

 

What are you planning to wear to your next wedding? Comments welcome below.

Contact me via www.facebook.com/TheLondonAssembly for orders or enquiries.

The Inaugural London Assembly Fashion, Wine and Gossip Evening

Next event next week! Wednesday 29th May....

Happy Shoppers!

Where: Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt
What: A Spring/Summer Fashion Preview

When I ran my own fashion label called Oluremi in London, I used to organise fashion, wine and gossip evenings (Name inspired by the popular US tv programme at the time Gossip Girl). These evenings involved  inviting my friends and clients to my home for wine and nibbles and a private view of my clothing and accessories collections. They were hugely successful as well as popular and so I thought I should bring the concept with me to Frankfurt.

Wednesday 30th April brought together a select group of ladies for a special preview of some fabulous British womenswear and accessories. Marvin Browne's African Print 100% cotton dresses were particularly popular Blog: Print Practice as were Gonsalves and Hall's super soft, light wool coats If-its-good-enough-for-Zoey and Edy and Bridge's Emi Bow tops Bow-Selector.

Lots of lovely dresses were tried on and modelled for us by our fabulous guests and THE LONDON ASSEMBLY would like to say a huge thanks for everyone who came out on a rather rainy evening to get involved we sincerely hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did! See you again very soon! More exciting stock is already on it's way for your shopping pleasure!

xx
Amy Silberzahn & The London Assembly

We are already looking forward to the next event on Wednesday 29th May.

Showcasing fantastic new designs from Nancy Mac, Gonsalves & Hall & Enienay.

Have you  got your invite?
 It's not too late, join us at www.facebook.com/TheLondonAssembly and PM for details...

Print Practice

Marvin Browne certainly has an eye for print and this cotton dress is ideal for summer; it's super flattering and really comfortable. I love the colour combination and the bold print. With limited availability don't miss out on yours, exclusively available in Germany from The London Assembly. Welcome Note

Th Contrast Collar Necklace is cute & quirky and made from perspex, wood and leather on a black metal chain by Typical Freaks. A very talented designer with a strong creative mind. Her latest collection has a Navarjo vibe, other designs include the Black Tribal Pyramid Necklace which goes with everything. See my blog: the-first-days-of-spring.for a pic.

• Purple Swirl Print dress by Marvin Browne
• Burgandy Leggings from American Apparel
• Vintage Cowboy Boots from Absolute Vintage (London)

Are you brave enough for a summer of bold print?

comment below...

Bis Gleich,

xx
A

If it's good enough for Zoey...

Alongside the fact that the US sitcom New Girl, in which she stars, is hysterically funny, Zoey Deschanel also has fabulously good taste.

Zoey was spotted wearing this fabulous coat with an asymmetric button placket and patterned buttons by Gonsalves and Hall 

 

And as is the luck, The London Assembly are happy to announce that we are exclusively the Germany based stockists, so don't miss out, order yours now! 

Updated for Spring/Summer 2013 in Maritime Blue and Weak Tea Tan, this coat is available in sizes 10 - 16. (EU 38 - 44).

A lightweight wool coat is also available for those chillier evenings in a similar style with spring floral buttons in Dove Grey, Charcoal, Oatmeal and Maritime Blue.

Come back soon for an exclusive interview with Diana Gonsalves herself.

Bis Gleich,

xx

A

Beauty and the toes

Chanel le Vernis in May, Rose Luxurious & Mimosa

Nail varnish and I go back a long time. I believe my first really interactive relationship with style and beauty started with a small stall in Chelmsford market that sold every possible shade of nail varnish.

Every 2weeks I would go and buy another colour and line it up with all the other weird and wonderful hues I had already purchased. I never wore them though, I just liked the idea of collecting all those lovely pigments.

I still do, collect bottles of nail varnish I mean. These days I have ventured into the more luxury market and have created a tradition that every flight = a duty free Chanel nail polish purchase habit.

• London this month featured no 561 Suspicious, a raspberry red.
• March's Berlin trip = no.525 Quartz, metallicy
• Brighton brought me a bonus no.450 Illusion D'or a golden gift from my sister.

New season nails officiandos may be saying Get Naked! and that the new nude should be matching your skin tone like foundation, but I like my nails to pop, that bit of colour makes me smile throughout the day. Art school nails on the other scale scream to me of having way to much time on your hands, literally!

I think April's visit to Amsterdam will feature a pot of premptive, "May" or  maybe the neon "Mimosa" or even "Rose Luxurious", oh my choices, choices, choices!

Are you a nudist or a nail art expert? Comment below..

Bis Gleich,

xx
A