Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, the exhibition to see right now

February 25th, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Exquisite experiences / No responses

Some kimonos from the ancient Japan history. A costume created by Alexander McQueen for Björk for ‘Homogenic’. And some original Star Wars costumes inspired by - of course - kimono. The major exhibition from Victoria & Albert Museum is a gorgeous display of one of the most loved item in ...

Into the (natural) light: COS SS 2020 collection was shot by Zoë Ghertner

February 21st, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Cool things / No responses

How does the perfect spring wardrobe looks, for me? A lot of white, beige, grey and blue, some asymmetrical cuts, a hand full of natural fabrics, a hint of classic and a big dose of coolness. Add to that an incredible natural light captured by the lenses of one of the most acclaimed photographer ...

4 looks I liked from NY Fashion Week: fall/winter 2020 edition

February 18th, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Cool things / No responses

One fashion week is over. Three more to go. While London looks are on going right now, I scrolled the fashion shows from New York catwalks again and I have decided the winners on my favourites list. 4 looks I liked from NY Fashion Week, fall/winter 2020 edition are, of course, Rag & Bone, ...

Katerini Mou, bites of happiness: interview with the designer

February 12th, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

A tiny little detail can change everything, in just one second. In life, in a business but, more important (at least here, on a lifestyle blog) in an outfit. Katerini Mou headpieces, the earrings and the brooches are, in fact, those accessories that emphasise my statement. Those details that ...

8 things to put on the bucket list for a visit in Romania

February 10th, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Amazing places / No responses

Romania is not just Dracula’s country. And has more things to offer than just folklore and virgin forests. Art galleries, some mud volcanoes, music festivals and some beautiful wine counties are perfect to be put on the bucket list. My personal favourites 8 things to put on the bucket ...

5 Haute Couture catwalks SS20 to put on the moodboard

January 28th, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Cool things / No responses

Haute Couture week is over. And I cannot get out of my mind some wonderful pieces. The beautiful Chanel setup, the incredible feminine dresses from Dior, the mathematically well-arranged catwalk from Ralph & Russo, the sci-fi outfits from Iris Van Herpen and, of course, the beautiful and ...

Bags: Inside Out – an exhibition to put on the 2020 list

January 13th, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Exquisite experiences / No responses

Margaret Thatcher’s iconic handbag, Winston Churchill’s despatch box and a World War II gasmask bag belonging to Queen Mary all to feature in major 2020 exhibition Bags: Inside Out, at Victoria & Albert Museum, in London. Over 300 from the most beloved items in fashion industry are on ...

Mihaela Gherlan: the feminine suit reinvented

January 8th, 2020 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

Determined, hard-working, warm and very, very talented: Mihaela Gherlan is one of my favourite discoveries lately on the Romanian designer’ market. I have noticed her jumpsuits a couple of years ago, I tried (and I loved) the blazers with sexy & cheeky messages (how does it sound ...

10 reasons why I wish to go in Madagascar

December 23rd, 2019 / by Alina Aliman / in: Amazing places / No responses

Have you seen the movies? The lemurs? The incredible beaches? No joke there, Madagascar is going to be the hottest destination of the year. And I want to be the first to discover it! Here are those 10 reasons why I wish to go in Madagascar. Now?! More info about Madagascar on ...

Between worlds: the unique exhibition Eugen Bratfanof

December 20th, 2019 / by Alina Aliman / in: Exquisite experiences / No responses

A face come into sight from a coat sleeve, a face is actually a human body, an eye catching more than we can see at the first look - the world imagined by Eugen Bratfanof in his Între lumi exhibition (just opened at Galateca), is a neverending suprise.  Eugen Bratfanof - Între lumi - ...