LIEBSTER & INFINITY DREAMS AWARDS

Dear Julie,
thank you so much for tagging/ nominating me! I really like your blog and I enjoyed reading your Q&A very much! Btw, Maroon 5 is probably my favourite too. ;) Your posts are great!
Guys, feel free to do the TAG and invite your favourite bloggers and friends.
Check out Julie's blog on fashion & make up: www.yuppi-in-wonderland.blogspot.com
So here are your questions (LIEBSTER & INFINITY DREAMS AWARDS Q&A):
Why did you start blogging?  I always knew that I wanted to become a journalist. My blog is kind of a sketch and a great way to practice writing and editing. I love to write and photograph, fashion is the essence of my life. Blogging is a great platform for people who are interested in unique clothes, art and the lifestyle in other cities. I feature everything that inspires me and I hope that it can brighten up someone else's day. ;)
Do you have any pets?  No pets
What's your favourite make-up step? 
Concealer and blush - Diorskin Nude Concealer and the Artdeco Blusher (Nr. 10 or 25)
What's in your purse / bag right now?  Phone, wallet, Dior Addict lipstick, notebook and a pen

Would you prefer living in a big city or in a small and calm village?  I live in Munich which is considered to be a rather big city. But to me it's still not big enough. I'd love to live in London one day, so the bigger the better. There are so many great cities with beautiful architecture, incredible locations and inspiring people. As many of you might know, I adore Paris! The French capital is magical. Paris is definitely my muse and all time favourite source of inspiration. ;)

Favourite food?  Italian and Japanese (and I have a guilty pleasure for chocolate!) There are many restaurant reviews on my blog, I love to check out new places with stylish interiors. ;)

Favourite jewelry piece?  Probably earrings - I never leave the house without earrings. I'm not that big on necklaces, I prefer a big statement ring or a chunky watch.
Where do you find your inspiration for blog posts?  Designers, Munich, friends, movies, TV shows, celebrities, instagram and music
If you could change anything in your life, what would it be?  My impatience! Also I need motivation to get things done. You know, I just need to get up and start to make things happen! ;) Like now!
What makes you happy?  My family, love, success, my studies (seriously, I love to go to university, I'm kind of a nerd), other people's happiness, beauty, fashion, sunshine, accomplishments and summer... ;)
What's your absolute favourite smell?  Right now, I'm obsessed with Flash by Jimmy Choo. However, my favourite night time fragrance will will always be Coco Noir by Chanel.

Here are my questions, can't wait for your posts! ;)
I tag all of you, plus my favourite bloggers Lexi from Fashion Filth, Shannon from ShannonLouiseVintage and Luisa from Style Roulette
www.fashionfilth.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/ShannonLouiseVintage
www.blogwalk.de/style-roulette
1. What's your favourite Award show (Brit Awards, Grammys, Oscars...) ? / 2. What are your plans for summer?/ 3. Where would you love to live?/ 4. Who's your favourite designer?/ 5. What would you like to see in stores this season?/ 6. Which TV show is your guilty pleasure?/ 7. Album of the year?/ 8. Favourite make up product?/ 9. LA or NYC?/ 10. Who's your favourite novel/ movie/ TV character?/ Best dressed celebrity?
xx
LOVE
M

IN STORES: FASHION, PIECES, BOOKS

Spring in the city! The ice is melting, the birds are singing, the SALE is ending, the summer collections are in the windows and we all just can't wait for sunshine! The best thing about the Oscars is the fact that they officially close the winter and introduce the spring season. Am I the only one who thought that they were particularly boring this year? Where was Old Hollywood? I get that the Academy tries to make the ceremony more modern. But seriously, when you watch the Oscars you expect Robert De Niro and not Chris Pine (#nodisrespecttoPine). At least Meryl Streep is an A-lister you can always count on! I'm so glad Eddie Redmayne won the Academy Award for his unbelievable performance in The Theory of Everything. It's such an inspiring story and breathtaking adaption. British Hollywood is the best thing ever. Benedict Cumberbatch, Matthew Goode, Ed Weeks - Guys we need to see more of you on the big screen, go for it! ;) My best dressed awards go out to Dakota Johnson, Adrien Brody and Lady Gaga. That Alaia dress made my day!

For now let's take a look at the beautiful new spring/summer pieces from our favourite designers in my beloved In Stores series! Enjoy! I love my München... ;)

DOLCE & GABBANA -  HERMES - DIOR - GUCCI - HUGENDUBEL - CHANEL

xx
LOVE
M

50 SHADES OF GREY REVIEW

I did it... I watched 50 Shades of Grey. I've never seen a movie theater this full! The excitement was unbelievable, apparently Sam Taylor-Wood 's latest masterpiece is obligatory for every modern day adult. Wherever you go, whatever you hear or see - It's everywhere. Fifty Shades of Grey is officially the movie of the year. This century's most outrageous and controversial book is finally hitting the big screen. We've fantasised about this twisted romance for years now. E. L. James embodied the 21st century's dark twisted fantasy on over 500 pages. The magic of a book relies on the fact that there are no boundaries to our imagination. T. S. Eliot taught us that the novel doesn't exist without the reader. Thanks to those millions of readers Fifty Shades of Grey now became visual and it's... brilliant! Creating an aesthetic and tasteful BDSM movie seemed to be 'mission impossible'. There is only a number of directors who could make this happen. Sam Taylor-Wood managed to direct 125 minutes of pure beauty and art. There is so much luxury, exquisite locations, breathtaking places and most importantly amazing chemistry. Bow down! Taylor-Wood deserves 5/5 for her unbelievable work. It's so natural and light, an epic love story with a little déjà vu effect. There were obviously some moments of awkwardness and discomfort, but that again is unavoidable with a topic this delicate.

When the making of 50 Shades of Grey was announced the internet screamed Ian Somerholder, Alexis Bledel, Henry Cavill...! Vampire Diaries fans hoped to see a Salvatore brother in the Grey suit. We all had our opinions on the cast. Choosing 'newcomers' was definitely the smartest decision. Jamie Dornan is insanely hot and absolutely amazing for the role of Christian Grey. The  Irish actor used to model for Dior and Calvin Klein, now he became Hollywood royalty. Well deserved! He did a great job. (The toast scene, you know it!) But the shining star of this film is Dakota Johnson. Her aristocratic beauty made this movie so tasteful. She's flawless. Her incredible on-camera presence is breathtaking. Ana and Christian's chemistry was hypnotic. Dakota is the perfect innocent flower, this was an Oscar worthy performance!

Dakota shares the gold medal with the woman whose music made this movie so exquisite. My favourite track is definitely Haunted. Queen Bey's powerful voice, the addictive beat, the sensuality - Haunted is one of the best songs she's ever done. The first trailer already featured a remix of the power couple's anthem Crazy in Love. Wait until you see it in the movie, it's a match made in heaven! Beyoncé collaborated with Boots, who is famous for co-writing and producing many songs from her incredibly successful self-titled album. Bey, you really are the one and only reigning queen! And as we all know, there is no classic without the epic soundtrack. Also featured: The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding, Sia, Annie Lennox, Frank Sinatra and The Rolling Stones. Rita Ora makes a little appearnce as Christian Grey's sister Mia Grey. I can't wait for the second movie! What do you guys think?

All in all: 4.5/5 I can only  highly recommend the cinema visit. 50 Shades of Grey is certainly worth the hype!
xx
Love
M

YEEZY'S CLIQUE, NYFW, ADIDAS BOOST

It happened: Kanye West presented his long awaited 'vision of perfection' in cooperation with adidas Originals. Unlike his predecessors, Kanye chose muted colours and truly original cuts and textures. The maître was obviously inspired by some of his favourite colleagues like Haider Ackermann and Helmut Lang. The concept takes the breath away and the setting of the show reflects Kanye's love for flawless simplicity. The selection of models (including Kim K's gorgeous little sister Kylie Jenner) and guests is pure perfection. This was probably the most epic front row ever - Queens and Kings only.

Rihanna visited the show wearing Julia Seemann, she loves to experiment with fashion and looks from newcomers. This outfit by the young Swiss designer Julia Seeman is amazing on RiRi. I love her current natural look. So beaut!

The fashion elite is only complete with Queen Anna I. and designer Alexander Wang. The most important editors in the game were busy instagramming and tweeting. It was the show of the year! First Lady Kim Kardashian West supported her husband together with their incredibly adorable daughter North and Kim's sisters plus mom/manager Kris Jenner.

This guest list definitely had the potential to steal the show and even outshine the designer himself. Bow Down! Nonetheless the line managed to live up to the hype. Kanye's colour palette is my ultimate 2015 trend. Can't wait to style those 50 shades of West this spring. I love how the collection is very different from Jeremy Scott's work for Adidas. The pieces are mostly very unique and exquisite without being too avant garde. The models were styled perfectly, minimal makeup with maximal effect. Kylie is so beautiful without all of her signature MAC glam. Less is very often more.

How did you guys like the show? Is Kanye West a modern day genius? (Yes he is!) What about Kim's look? Mrs. West was dressed head to toe in Yeezy. Kim looks amazing but next to the fully dressed Beyonce the total look comes across a little - excuse my french - cheap. Those are luxurious sports wear pieces which only work in combination with well... 'actual clothes'. Dear Kim, you are gorgeous and we all know that but wearing nothing but tights next to Anna Wintour is a little disrespectful. Sweetheart, put some clothes on already! ;) All in all: Beautiful designs, incredible music, epic people, lovely couples, great expectations and a big comeback for one of the most talented and productive men in the music/fashion industry. We can't wait for your upcoming projects Ye'! ;)

Pic via VOGUE.COM

Enjoy you weekend guys! xx
LOVE
M

MINDY'S STYLE, PFW & UPTOWN FUNK

Good Morning Ladies & Gentlemen,
welcome back! ;) After weeks of endless study sessions I finally got time for a little bloggin' & talkin'. Also I'm about to use the weekend to catch up with my current TV guilty pleasure. Let me give you some hints: There are two super hot doctors (one of them is British and absolutely flawless), NYC, the coolest girl in the comedy business, her hilarious adventures and incredible designer bag collection! The FOX hit show The Mindy Project is the best doctors comedy series since Scrubs! The super charming, beautiful and talented Mindy Kaling managed to pull a show together which is unlike anything else. It's the perfect cast (e.g. Amanda Setton aka Blair Waldorf's minion Penelope or guest star Seth Rogen) and the perfect city. I love it! This show is a must for every CC enthusiast - Comedy and Chanel. The witty Dr. Lahiri is rocking one Chanel flap bag after another. Hermes, Herve Leger, Stuart Weitzman - This is one colourful designer party. It's a love for a live time... Chanel always gives me butterflies. ;) Mindy is the best!
Check out the amazing hit series on Tuesday nights @FOX.
More pics from Mindy's closet (like her Birkin trio above) on: 
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/photos-inside-mindy-kalings-wardrobe-655127

via Mindy's IG & FOX The Mindy Project

Paris Fashion Week: Valentino Haute Couture was absolutely brilliant! We always knew that the label had a thing for folkloric elements but this show took it to another level.This is art at its finest - So unbelievably beautiful, magical and chic. Vyshyvanka meets Haute Couture aristocracy: Well done Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli! It's a dream come true...

Music: Who else is celebrating the glorious return of Sir Mark Ronson? My favourite producer and ultimate beau is back in the game with a super successful single and an even better album. The London born musician stayed true to his love for retro disco sounds and created the song Uptown Funk featuring the amazing Bruno Mars. The track reminds me of Ronson's early works like Ooh Wee. Honestly, I was a little disappointed his last album Record Collection. It's just not him. He's the modern day super cool dandy with the perfect instinct for what's hip. Thank you for bringing the funk back Mark, you really are a genius! With Uptown Special he's just where he belongs - At the Nr.1!

xx
LOVE
M

PRE-SPRING SEASON IN MUNICH

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen,

can you believe that the long-awaited festive season is actually over? It's time to get rid of the decorations, remove the Xmas trees, get back on track and focus on work and university. January also means that it's time to watch award shows and discuss Oscar nominees. Wes Anderson's incredible masterpiece The Grand Budapest Hotel is getting the credit it deserves. He's the most unique and talented director of his genre -  Seriously guys, this film will change your view on art and cinematography forever. I obviously have to mention our beloved Sir Cumberbatch, every Cumberbitch is cheering for you Beau! ;)

Our favourite stores already celebrate the (very early) beginning of spring: Dolce & Gabbana show us some stunning florals, while Chanel and Dior keep it light and casual. Here is a little peek into Munich's luxurious shopping world, can you spot some ultimate spring 2015 trends? ;)

Isabel Marant - Dior - Dallmayr - Dolce & Gabbana - Kempinski Pâtisserie - Tom Ford - Chanel

xx
LOVE
M

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!

I WISH ALL OF YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FULL OF HAPPINESS, LOVE, HEALTH, SUCCESS & JOY! MAY YOUR 2015 BE FULL OF GOOD SURPRISES, EPIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND MAGICAL MOMENTS!

I HOPE YOU GUYS HAD A GREAT NEW YEAR'S EVE, START YOUR YEAR RIGHT! ;)
What were you guys listening to at your party? Here's my current (& this year's first) music obsession: Stromae! Oui c'est sûr...

We spent the night at the legendary five star hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. It was such a beautiful night, I can highly recommend their New Year's Eve specials - Great location, great people, great party! ;) Today we took a trip to Starnberg. This place is perfection! I just couldn't take my eyes of the divine beauty of the sparkling lake. 2015, I'm so excited... ;)
xx
LOVE
M