Sunday's Detail: Statement Necklace

Necklace - Forever 21, Sandals - from a local shop in Seoul, Perfume - Versace Yellow Diamond

This House Of Harlow inspired Necklace makes me smile!

Wishing you all a happy Sunday!

Friday's Detail: Hairband

Hairband, Vest & Skirt - from locals shops in Seoul, Shirt & Bag - Vintage, Wedge Sandals - H&M

I asked my mom to take some snaps to show you my somehow typically Korean outfit. So, this is what I wore to class today minus the wedge sandals - I went for simple flats. It's been over three months since I've started my exchange semester in Seoul. There are so many trends going on here: Long skirts, vests and all kinds of hair accessories. Korean girls really love hairbands and pins, it's all about looking cute and feminine. I actually never paid attention to hair accessories but I just couldn't pass by this blue stud hairband. 

And yessss I dyed my hair and cut off pretty much. More on that later!

For now I wish you all a lovely day and a good start into the weekend!

I'm not mad. I'm disappointed. There's a difference.

Denim shirt, blazer, bag, shoes & earrings - from local shops in Seoul, Scarf -Missoni, Pants - Zara, Bangles - c/o SAL Y LIMON *Springtime is bangletime! Have a look at the amazingly colorful bangles from SYL here!

I really enjoy dressing myself clean and boyish these days - it's all about clear lines and being minimalistic. One item that's missing is the perfect spring trench coat though. Do you prefer the classic beige trench coat or loose-fitting trendy ones?

Yellow is sunshine. Yellow is cheerful

Last Saturday was just so lovely...
I wore a springy outfit to meet my girlfriends for lunch and another special necklace by Aleksandra Shekutkovska. I already mentioned her in this post and really love to wear her unique designs to add a quirky touch to my outfits. Her label Laser Cut Design Laboratory is well known in her homeland Macedonia and I think we're lucky that she brought her designs with her to Switzerland, where she currently studies architecture. The materials she used for the necklace I'm wearing are plexiglass and vinyl. Be sure to check out her Etsy shop if you're interested in unusual jewelry.

Tram Saga collar necklace: Laser Cut Design Laboratory
Sunglasses: YSL

Cardigan: Koton
Top: Vero Moda
Shorts: H&M
Belt: Naf Naf

Sunday's Recipe: Pineapple flower cupcakes

It has been ages since I posted a "Kitchen Heals Soul" post but I was determined to be more productive as a blogger this weekend so I have a cupcake recipe for you!

I saw these pineapple flowers at Emma's blog Food Coma and thought they looked very pretty. I admit I thought they'd be easier to make. Actually it was not difficult per se but they take a lot of time to dry and keep their shape. I made a basic cupcake recipe (see here, minus the Raffaellos) with a cream cheese frosting. You can find the instructions on how to make the pineapple flowers either on Food Coma or Martha Stewart.

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend...

Terra Azzurra by Emilio Pucci - Guerlain summer 2012

After showing you the spring line of Guerlain it's already time look forward to some amazing products that are going to be available in Switzerland starting May 4th. The wonderful collaboration of Emilio Pucci and Guerlain* resulted in extraordinary, lust-worthy products that take us to the Italian Riviera.

Are you ready to imagine with me a turquoise sea, burning sun, azure sky and sandy beaches?

Terra Azzurra bronzing powder and blush

The star of this collection for me is undoubtedly this bronzer and blush compact. I am really impressed with the varnished wood case that holds itself together with tiny magnets. In the first picture I sculpted my cheekbones with a light dust of this multifunctional powder.

Aqua Allegoria - Lys Soleia

Are you looking for a floral summer fragrance? Guerlain's most recent perfume creation features ylang ylang, vanilla and white lily. As with most floral compositions, I mostly love the dry down when the scent becomes softer and in tune with the warmth of the skin...

Terracotta gloss No 12 Porto Azzurro
Terracotta Khol Kajal No 02 Blu Acqua

These are the other two products I used to do my makeup. A very light sweep of the terracotta Khol in Blue Acqua, which is a very lovely indigo blue and the Terracotte gloss in Porto Azzurro, which looks really dark blue in the bottle but goes on very sheer.

Overall I am in love with every product I used so far from this line and can't wait to try the Météorites Perles d'Azur as well once it hits counters.

*these products were provided to me by the manufacturer or their PR company for consideration on Styleseeking Zurich

Ugly March

Vest, Blazer and Blouse - from a local shop in Seoul, Bag - Vintage

Spring hasn't really arrived yet here in Seoul! I wear the same outfit repeatedly..but yesterday was pretty warm for the first time! I wore my super lightweight black blazer and combined it with a leather vest to create an edgy look. I've never paid that much attention to vests, but I realized how multifunctional they can be. I'm thinking about getting another one!

Happy weekend everyone!

Hometown - the sequel

Yesterday I was back in my hometown Winterthur and spent a day like three years ago with my cousin. It was really sunny but also windy so I chose to wear an oversized black jacket and spiced up my outfit with this wooden collar necklace. In another post I’m going to talk a bit more about the designer of these necklaces so stay tuned!

I wish you all a relaxing Sunday and hope you're full of energy to start a new week!

Wooden necklace: c/o Aleksandra Shekutkovska
Blouse: Zara
Lipstick: Maybelline Superstay in 510 Red Passion

Boots: Buffalo

Leather tote: c/o Rothirsch (you can still use the 10% coupon code STYLESEEKING on every purchase until March 18th)

Taste of spring

Just a little post showing the laid-back outfit I wore to have coffee with a friend in town yesterday afternoon. The weather was gorgeous and every café on the streets was bursting with people enjoying the sunny day.

I paired my so called job interview shirt (I indeed wore it to mine) with my parka which is still a staple for me this spring. The leopard leather tote is something my boyfriend would hate (he can't stand anything animal print, weird huh?) but as he's not in town these days I really don't mind... ^^

Have a great Sunday and don't forget to enter the giveaway if you're interested!

Parka& shirt: Zara
Tote: Mango
Sunglasses: Yves Saint Laurent
Trousers: Tally Weijl
Belt: c/o Buckles & Belts
Wedges: Tchibo

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream

You might have already heard of BB creams before, the famous blemish balm which is especially popular with Asian women. It’s an all-in-one makeup like formula I first discovered with the Korean brand Missha. Since February there is a new product on the European market: Garnier’s Miracle Skin Perfector.

MiJi and I were kindly invited to the launch* of this new product and found out that Garnier formulated it specifically for Caucasian skin types needs and European women’s wishes. This BB cream is therefore a little bit different than the ones available from Asian brands. As someone who now extensively used both BB creams I can say that there are pro’s and con’s depending on what you expect. Garnier’s Miracle Skin Perfector promises (and keeps!) 5 things: harmonious complexion, 24h moisture, anti-age effect, glowing skin and SPF 15. I am the kind of girl who likes layering products, which is also what most Asian women do. Garnier’s BB cream on the other hand is great if you’re more the no-fuss, low maintenance kind of girl as this product will save you lots of time in the morning. It really gives you an overall glowy face that feels plump and rejuvenated thanks to its energizing smell. Compared to Asian brand’s BB creams this one has rather low SPF, which isn’t a big deal for me as I am used to wear a sunscreen underneath anyways.

Are you curious to try this product? We are giving away one Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector for light skin types so you can form an opinion of your own! All you have to do is like the link to this giveaway posted on our Facebook Fan Page. The giveaway is open worldwide and a winner will be selected Monday March 5th 8pm CET.

Good luck!


*This product was provided to us by L'Oréal Switzerland for consideration on Styleseeking Zurich.

Still around...

Parka and dress: Zara Snood: H&M Belt: Mango Boots: Globus

This blog sometimes kind of feels deserted I know but I can assure you, we have no intentions of quitting this little hobby of ours anytime soon. It's just a little bit more difficult to post regularly now that I have started working at a new job and MiJi's away in Korea. Hope you'll stick around with us... ^^

Moving on to my outfit... I have worn this dress differently at my Master's graduation ceremony but the next day paired it up with a parka and this gorgeous leather tote to run some errands. During my studies I was always looking for a big leather tote to carry around school books and such. This caramel colored tote found it's ways to me a little bit too late to be used for this purpose but I think it'a also perfect for grocery shopping. It's sturdy and soft to touch at the same time and the color goes with so many others, which makes it a great allrounder bag. It can be purchased at Rothirsch's online shop. Besides leather goods they offer selected products in high quality material, designed to be a longtime companion.

I am happy to offer our readers a 10% discount code on everything at the Rothirsch online store. You can use the code STYLESEEKING to enjoy your discount. Valid until March 18th 2012.

Happy Sunday!

Leather tote: c/o Rothirsch

A little piece of Egypt in Seoul

Coat - H&M, Shawl - Saidi, Bag - Vintage

Who would have thought that this wonderful bright shawl is multifunctional - it can turn into a table cloth, bath towel or even into a curtain. The shawl looks like it's tenuous but the material is thick and therefore very suited for cold days. The golden shimmer of the Egyptian Saidi-Shawl refines every style. I'm in freezing Seoul right now and more than happy to have this muffler with me! Have a look at the whole collection with vibrant colors and patterns here!

♥

On staying warm and dry

For the last two weeks we've been having very cold temperatures around -15 °C, so being really warm was most days more important than looking strikingly stylish. I opted for these lace-up Sorel boots which keep my feet so warm thanks to the sheep fur lining. I've actually been wearing them around town in Zurich even though when I received them I thought they weren't chic enough to wear in a city. Definitely changed my mind about that!

Coat: Asos Beanie: H&M Cardigan: Zebra Red Shirt: Zara
Trousers: H&M Bag: Maison Mollerus Boots: c/o Sorel

Have a good start to the week everyone!

Tuesday's Detail: Hot Pink & Gold & Khaki

Lip Tint - Astor, Perfect Stay, Transferproof Lip Tint & Care, 153 Berry Nude

Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring? Four different types - do you know which category you belong to?

Head over to thetwist and read about why I chose hot pink, gold and khaki!

Tuesday's Beauty Post: Sephora Express Nail Polish Remover

A dear friend gave me this Sephora Nail Polish Remover and I'm so thankful that I got introduced to it! This product is beyond amazing: It is formulated without acetone or parabens and it works so good. You just have to dip your fingers into the foam for a few seconds and everything's off your nails - even long wearing nail polish traces.

This is serious magic in a bottle!

Lac Léman

As MiJi mentioned in her previous post we had the pleasure of visiting Geneva a couple of days ago. We rarely get the chance to spend an entire day together and therefore thoroughly enjoyed our day trip. After an interesting and lovely meeting we had a couple of hours left to explore the city, and as can be explected we hit some shops we don't have in the German speaking part of Switzerland.

These pictures were taken near the lake of Geneva which was even beautiful and calm on this cold day...

Coat: Asos
Jacket: Zara
Silk top: thrifted
Trousers: H&M
Wedges: Tchibo
Bag: Maison Mollerus

Currently wearing two watches due to the fact that my other half is many time zones away...

Watches: both Tissot

Ring: H&M
Nail Polish: Chanel 475 Dragon

Laugh till your stomach hurts

Blazer & Scarf - local shop in Seoul, Bag - vintage, Denim shirt & Boots - H&M

Neslihan and I took a short trip to Geneva last week! Geneva is a beautiful city and luckily I'll be there next week again! Yay! I hope I can take lots of photos to give you an impression!

Thursday's Beauty Post: Les Roses et le Noir de Guerlain

Probably just like every other girl I'm drawn to beautiful packaging. With Guerlain, you know that you won't only get collector-worthy design but also quality products that deliver. That's why I was more than excited to receive* the spring 2012 collection, which hit stores in Zurich last week.

Météorites Cruel Gardénia - Illuminating iridescent powder limited edition

I'm not a fan of glitter on my face but I love subtle shimmer that has been strategically placed to highlight the face. This beautiful highlighting powder is almost too pretty to ruin the rosette but I have been using it for weeks just above my cheekbones, sometimes also down the center of my nose or my cupids bow and love the iridescent, cool-toned shimmer.

Ecrin 4 couleurs in 11 Les Roses - Long-lasting eyeshadows

The spring 2012 line offers two two eyeshadow palettes with 4 colors each and one with 6 colors. I received the one with the pink tones in different finishes: there is an iridescent frosted pink, an intense pink with a matte effect, a raspberry pink with a velvety finish and a metallic violet. I'm not used to wearing pinks on my eyelids but I'm very fond of the ALCATAR'EYES violet so far...

Noir G de Guerlain mascara - exceptional complete mascara

One of the products that has been created for this spring line is the Noir G mascara with its integrated mirror for perfect, meticulous application. Even though I never apply my mascara outside of my own bathroom (unlike lipstick for instance) I don't really need a mirror but what I love most about this new toy is the fact that it's refillable. Needless to say this is the most luxurious and extravagant mascara I own. I really like the application of the intense glossy black color that curls and lengthens my lashes beatifully but sadly doesn't give much volume in my opinion. The mascara smells unexpectedly nice. In fact the House of Guerlain has created a signature fragrance with delicate notes of flowery peach, rose and jasmine for Noir G, which really makes this mascara extraordinary...

*these products were provided to me by the manufacturer or their PR company for consideration on Styleseeking Zurich