Black Swan

It's no secret that I'm a terrible blogger as I hardly ever update, but after watching Black Swan I couldn't miss the occasion of sharing it with all of you. Some of you might have watched it already (it was released in the USA earlier this month) and some of you might not (it will not be released in Spain until the 28th of January), but for those who haven't seen it, this movie is definitely a MUST watch.
In other circumstances I might fear my judgment to be biased as Natalie Portman has always been one of my favorite actresses, but Black Swan is for sure not the case.

Natalie Portman’s performance is beyond perfection, the music (obviously) is extremely beautiful, as well as the make up, the lighting and how the film is shot. That not to talk about the dresses, as it was predictable that Kate and Laura Mulleavy from Rodarte would do a gorgeous job.

Natalie Portman has not only been endowed with the talent of acting but also possesses an irreproachable taste. It is obvious undeniable that she is full of grace, but above it all, I look up at her as a woman who shows the world that if you work hard, you can do it all. I see her as a role model, her intellectuality, the fact that she is a Harvard graduate (she contributed to a study on memory called "Frontal Lobe Activation During "Object Permanence" during her psychology studies at Harvard and after graduating she was guest lecturer at a Columbia University course in terrorism and counterterrorism) and studied, besides already speaking English and Hebrew, French, Japanese, German, and Arabic, and if all of that wasn’t enough, she also has a great sense of humor (see video here).

Well, after my ramblings and musings on the movie, I could not wish you all the best for the upcoming year, hope that it brings you all you ask for and great success in your goals. As for me, I will be working hard on mine to make them happen (and who knows, I might even become a better blogger!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Recent purchases

♥ Clutch from Zara and bracelet from Primark. I just bought the clutch today, and I just can't wait to wear it, too bad I have to stay at home studying...
♥ Black blouse from Zara
♥ My "Rudolphs" from Zara
♥ Black hat from Zara (gift from the Boyfriend), and the other two items from Primark.
♥ American apparel nailpolishes, I totally adore them. The brown-ish one is from H&M, and I've had it for months, I still love it though.

It's all about the costumes

Or about living fashion just the way you like it, no matter what.

Mr o Mrs Jacobs?

Marc Jacob's halloween costume, by Terry Richardson.



Mr. Galliano.

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One lucky girl

What makes a girl happier than a package on the mail from one of your best friends? That package containing something by a genius called Marc Jacobs.

If I'm lucky for a reason that certainly is for the friends I have and, specially, because I was fortunate enough to meet one hell of a girl called Annie, who I couldn't admire more for all of her characteristics that make her so "her" and unique. For six years now my fondness for her hasn't stopped growing, not only is she beautiful and clever (UPenn!! She's greatly missed in Barcelona...) but she has impeccable style, while dressing and, let the pictures speak for themselves, while choosing the perfect present. Thanks Annie for the gorgeous package you sent me (she knows me well, I've wanted a Marc Jacobs bangle for a while now...).

P.D: The nail polish is American Apparel, beautiful colors, instant dry, and work great, give it a try!

Currently loving

♥ Louis Vuitton fall collection. I still can't get over A-line skirts, kitten heels... Pure feminity, nothing I like more.



♥ M.A.C eyeshadows.


♥ My new BlackBerry.


♥ LUSH products ( I went to a store event yesterday and got a little (well, rather big) present with lots of products).


♥ Macaroons. I'm waiting to go back to Paris and buy some from LaDurée.


♥ Brad Goreski (well, that's more like a major crush).

Love.
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Night out and SATC2

Yesterday night I went out with two friends to watch Sex and the City 2, which wasn’t released here in Spain until tomorrow, and well… what could I say? As some of you may know (see here: get carried away) I am a huge fan of the series, I actually have all of the seasons in DVD, and even though I can’t say the first movie was great, well, I liked it, and this one… not so much, I couldn’t really relate the characters from the movie with the ones in the series, like, where’s Miranda’s cynicism? And heels in the desert? Please, fashion is like the fifth main character, but there’s always a point that is too much, and there it was. But what impressed me the most were the Abu Dhabi ladies that where wearing the super fashion clothes underneath, hello? What was that about? Besides that, I had a good time, and I just can’t help to hope that, if they really make it into a third movie, they will “clean the mess” and make it a good movie for the sake of the real series followers and not for a new target public that is for whom the movie seemed to be for.

I decided to wear a Carrie inspired outfit (clearly, as it is probably her most famous ensemble) as I bought this skirt a while ago and I couldn't resist the occasion.

And here you see my lovely friends :) (both called Nuria, btw)

Skirt from Zara, Shoes from Blanco, Bracelet from a flea market in formentera, basic tank top.