happy new year!

tfs- one of my favorite shots this year!

may your night sparkle and 2010 bring you everything you want + more!!

xo

♥

{wishing you a glamorous new year}

. . . last day of the year and a wild and wonderful whirlwind it's been -- thank you for coming along on this beautiful adventure -- there's so much to look forward to, but best of all, a brand new year filled with the promise of new beginnings . . .

wishing you a happy & glamorous new year, where ever you may be,
xo

{p.s.} as always, some things you may have missed:
* colour inspiration: hazy shade of winter
* two lovely things: chandeliers + party shoes
* at home with: elie saab, paris
* glamorous guide: champagne
* new year's inspiration: little white dress

{kate via a previous post; champagne via a previous post; also: chocolate champagne truffles in sparkling sugar}

WELCOME 2010!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!I LOVE YOU ALL!!THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING MY FASHION BLOG THIS YEAR AND FOLLOWING ME.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

LOVE YOU,

BURCU
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{new year's inspiration: champagne}

. . . before the clock strikes midnight tonight, we will have toasted a glass {or two} of champagne, bidding farewell to one year, and welcoming a new . . .

"Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!"

~ dom perignon, at the moment he discovered champagne

{a glamorous guide to champagne:}
champagne, a light sparkling wine made only in the champagne region of northeastern france, is different from all other sparkling wines in the world for three major reasons:
* a wine can only be labeled as champagne if it is made in the champagne region of france
* to be called champagne, it must be made only from the pinot noir, pinot meunier, or chardonnay grapes which grow in that region
* true champagne, as opposed to other sparkling wines, gets its bubbles by undergoing the fermentation process twice: once in barrels and again in bottles

{chilling}
* temperature determines the rate at which bubbles in champagne are released -- a bottle should not be opened at room temperature, as it will quickly froth up and go flat
* chill ideally to 40-45 °F {4.5-7 °C}, the lower temperature for parties and receptions where the room temperature is likely to rise
* chill champagne in a refrigerator for a couple of hours, but try not to leave it longer than a day, as the cork may stick or shrink
* emergency chilling in the coldest part of a freezer for 15 minutes is fine
* a bucket of ice and water (never just ice, as the water is essential for transferring temperatures) is still one of the best and quickest ways to chill a bottle of champagne, but faster still are the gel-filled jackets that are kept in the freezer and slip over the bottle for about six minutes

{opening}
* remove the foil to begin, or simply score around the base of the wire cage, then gently untwist the wire and loosen the bottom of the cage, but do not remove it
* holding the base of the bottle with your other hand, twist both ends slowly in opposite directions, backwards and forwards
* as soon as you feel pressure forcing the cork out, try to push it back in while continuing the twisting operation ever more gently until the cork is released from the bottle with a sigh, not a bang
* do not tilt the glass and pour gently down the inside, but top up each glass to between two-thirds and three-quarters full, and no more
* do not chill the glasses ahead of time, either by filling them with ice cubes or crushed ice, as it will have a negative effect on the release of the bubbles and the bouquet of the champagne

{glasses}
* a flute or a tulip-shaped glass is ideal, but nearly any vessel other than a coupe will do -- the wide, shallow coupe is the worst possible choice for champagne, as the mousse goes flat far too quickly and the wine's aroma can not be appreciated
* whatever glass shape used, the finer the rim the better
* if you have fine crystal, be sure to use it -- the irregularities in this elegant glass keep the bubbles alive longer

santé! / cheers!
xo

{images: 1 - scarlett johansson for möet et chandon; 2 - style me pretty; 3 - livingetc; more information: laurel hiestand, marie claire, bbc, tom stevenson's champagne & sparkling wine guide}

{at home with: elie saab, paris}

. . . completely swept away by this stunningly beautiful bedroom in fashion designer elie saab's paris apartment -- the mirrored screens and four-post bed, the satin-trimmed pillows, and most of all, the spectacularly over-sized blossoming branches that may be just the thing for getting through the winter . . .

{p.s.} more at home with:
* jessica alba
* marc jacobs, paris
* carter smith
* alexander wang

{image: ad via white & wander, interior design by chakib richani architects, photography by marina faust}

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WHAT'S YOUR NEW YEAR'S TRADITION?

Traditionally, it was thought that one could affect the luck they would have throughout the coming year by what they did or ate on the first day of the year. For that reason it has become common for people to celebrate the first few minutes of a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Parties often last into the middle of the night after the ringing in of a new year. It was once believed the first visitor on New Year's Day would either bring in good luck or bad luck for the rest of the year. It was particularly lucky if that person happened to be a tall dark-haired man. NOW THAT'S LUCKY!!

Traditional New Year foods are also thought to bring good luck. Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring brings good luck because it symbolizes "coming full circle", completing a year's cycle. For that reason the Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year's day will bring good fortune.

Many parts of the U. S. celebrate the new year by consuming black eyed peas.NO, NOT THEM!!

These legumes are accompanied by either hog jowls or ham. Black eyed peas or other legumes have been considered good luck in many cultures.
The hog and its meat are considered lucky because it symbolizes prosperity. Cabbage is another "good luck" vegetable that is consumed on New Year's day by many. Cabbage leaves are considered a sign of prosperity, representative of paper currency.
In some regions, rice is another lucky food that is eaten on New Year's Day.

Whatever your tradition, I hope you have fun. May it bring luck and prosperity to you this year!

CHEERS TO YOU, 2010!
TO MY BLOG FRIENDS, I SEND YOU A WISHBONE FOR GOOD LUCK, PROSPERITY, GOOD FORTUNE AND THE BEST OF HEALTH
MAY 2010 BRING ALL THE BEST THINGS YOU DESIRE TO YOU THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!

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the ysl bag! i die.

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ZOOM TO RACHEL ZOE'S LIFE

The woman is incredible!I know her since I was so into Nicole Ritchie's style after she started to wear clothes that her new stylist Rachel Zoe put together in those years.And I learnt that Nicole was not the only celeb she's been working on.It was also Mischa Barton who adores Rachel Zoe's stylings and works with her.Here are some of her life piece photos that she tweeted in recent months.I think shes not an ice-queen.The woman is so stylish and she knows it man!she knows it!


her jet set life


With Margarita Missoni with the special bag for Fashion's Night Out only 60 bucks


OMG!Rachel Zoe studio.I want them alllll!!!!!


with her websters




Rachel in vintage ungaro at Prada party



in Bally kaftan


marc jacobs resort pijamas and H.Bazaar Magazine.


Hermes cuff -present from her boyfriend.

Simay Bülbül'ün Yeni Deri Tasarım Konsept Mağazası

“Simay Bülbül -Leather Design Boutique” 23 Aralık’ta Galata’da Kapılarını Açtı… Açılış ve yeni yıl sebebiyle müşterilerine özel indirim uygulanıyor: 23 Aralık 2009- 10 Ocak 2010 tarihleri arasında alışveriş yapan herkese %20 indirim hediye ediliyor.

2006 yılından itibaren kendi markasıyla kişiye özel tasarımlar yapan Simay Bülbül, moda alanında bir ilke imza attı: “Simay Bülbül- Leather Design Boutique” tasarımcının ilk mağazası olmakla birlikte Türkiye’nin de ilk deri tasarım butiği olma özelliğini taşıyor!

“Simay Bülbül- Leather Design Boutique” Galata’nın tarihi dokusu içinde konumlandırılarak kendi özgünlüğü ile yerini aldı. İç mimarisi sokağın dokusuna uyum sağlayacak şekilde tasarlandı. Çünkü sokaklar, her gün adım izlerinin oynaştığı sayısız anların tanıklarıdır. Tıpkı bedeni saran kumaş gibi sokaklar da adımların sahibi insanlara muhtaçtır. Sokakların ruhunu insanlar, insanların ruhunu da bedenlerini saran kumaşlar yansıtır. Simay Bülbül, tasarımlarının kaynağını sokaktan yani insandan alıyor..Simay Bülbül'ü Istanbul Fashion Days dışında bir de bi öğlen Cihangir'de çay bahçesinde otururken görmüştüm.Saçlarından tanımıştım:) Mağazası hayırlı olsun diyorum.

{new year's inspiration: little white dress}

. . . this new year's, wearing a little white dress, inspired by romantic swirls of delicate snowflakes and warm winter whites . . .

{p.s.} other fun ideas -- the always classic little black dress, and of course, bows, ruffles and sequins:


{more new year's inspiration:}
* mrs lilien: show-stopping chanel
* le blog de betty: snow queen tiara
* the cherry blossom girl: paris in the snow
* lace & tea: covered in rhinestones
* more white for new year's: marchesa

{images: a glamorous little side project}