Sunday, April 22, 2012

Manhattan street views watercolor


Yesterday in the afternoon we were wandering in the west village with our shiba inu, enjoying warm beautiful weather, Italian gelato, trendy boutiques window shopping and people watching. 
On the corner of the Bank and West 4th street  we spotted an artist painting those amazing watercolor sketches of Manhattan street views

Check it out!

Aren't they awesome? 


Source: flickr.com via Elvina on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Elvina on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Elvina on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Elvina on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Elvina on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Elvina on Pinterest


The name of the artist is Kazuya Morimoto and you can find his wonderful works on flickr



Saturday, April 21, 2012

Beauty list

Here are some items that i got recently and really enjoy:


1. Chloe eau de Parfume. 

It is my spring/summer favorite. Smells amazing! Fresh, smooth floral fragrance with top notes of pink peony, freesia and lychee, at the heart midtones of magnolia flower, lilly of the valley and rose and at base -cedarwood, amber and honey. 

Addictive, romantic, and sophisticated! 








Source: sephora.com via Elvina on Pinterest



2. Shiseido oil-free UV protector SPF 42


Sun is pouring outside and that means we need more protection from UV lights and opt for sunscreens with  higher SPF.  Of course SPF recommended all year round but in spring/summer time we do need  stronger protection, including not only skin care products but also wide brim hats.
I got Shiseido, oil -free UV protector with SPF of 42,  which has very liquid and light texture, easy to apply and not greasy, lives skin silky soft.   No shine when applied, great for oily skin.

 I also tried it  on for  running outside at +19  C and was very satisfied, it absorbed quickly and did not make my skin oily or greasy at all. 








Source: sephora.com via Elvina on Pinterest



3. Bronzer. 

In love with Terracotta bronzing powder from Guerlain for instant natural-looking tan, its formula enriched with moisturizing ingredients which will not dry out the skin. Leaves face glowing...
It is pricey but worse money it costs.



Source: sephora.com via Elvina on Pinterest


What are your summer/spring favorites and must-haves?


Saturday, April 14, 2012

Home ideas.

I love the idea of having a picture frame wall. I might even try to put one together  in our apartment, but quite overwhelmed by the prospect of choosing the right frames. May be thin black and white frames or simple  wooden frames from Ikea would be a good start, though I really tempted to get some vintage frames from Brooklyn Flea market. 

Here are several photos of frame walls I am inspired by currently...