Summer Must-Haves 2013

Summer is in the city and most people are planning or getting ready for their beach holidays. Here are some accessories and important beach essentials that will spice up your summer. First of all a perfectly-fitting and nice bikini, I love colourful bikinis with cute patterns or eye-catching cuts, like this yellow bikini from H&M.  Second very important accessory: Sunglasses! the more the better, always matching with your summer outfit. Shoes: My summer sandals are already a bit well-worn, they are from last year and I was wearing them on the beach,  city trips and so on. I love them, they are very comfortable but still look pretty. 

My absolute must-have accessory this summer: a colourful and chic summer bracelet. At the moment I can't live without my Hipanema bracelet, which I got from my mom. I love the combination of the vibrant colours and all the small unique details like the seashell and the beads, plus it is so easy to remove with the magnetic clasp. 

Also my iPhone is in summer mood and ready for the beach! Always when I see my iPhone case I get a bit of summer feeling, which makes it the perfect summer accessory.

Coconut water - don't forget to stay hydrated! Drinking water can get boring after a while that's why I treat myself with coconut water every now and then. There are millions of different coconut water brands, but I only like those with 100 % natural fresh coconut water without any added sugar, otherwise it tastes too sweet. Furthermore it is the perfect source of pottasium, calcium and magnesium. 

Also very important is a high and good sun protection, I usually use La Roche-Posay sun fluid, which is very light and good but on the go I always have my sun make up (SPF 30) from Shiseido with me. 

Ready for the beach! Enjoy the summer!

More summer items: summer Sandals: Similar ones; Necklace: brasi & brasi; Nail polish: Barry M

Countdown: Holiday Gifts

It's getting hectic in London's streets and shops, everybody is busy looking for T-H-E perfect present for their family, friends and loved ones. Every year the same stressful procedure...but that doesn't make it easier. Here are some gift ideas and inspirations, which will help you finding the perfect present for EVERYONE

If elegance would have a scent it would be Chanel No°5. A classic parfum, feminine and floral. Matches perfectly with 'The Little Black Jacket' book, which contains Karl Lagerfelds photographs of celebrities wearing the iconic little black jacket. Stunning photographs! Ideal for...

The Little Black Jacket ₤56, Chanel No°5 Eau De Parfum ₤65

Cute golden star necklace, super soft around-the-world panties and this sleeping eye-mask are the perfect presents for...

Dinny Hall Star Necklace ₤75, Cheek Frills Around-the-World Pantie Set ₤70, Eye-mask ₤15 

I love Moleskine notebooks and the new metallic Satchel bags (available in 4 sparkling colours), not only for...

Cambridge Satchel Bag ₤125, Moleskine Notebook ₤9

A must-have for every creative person in your life: Lomography camera and Helmut Newton's book 'Sumo'. 480 pages full of stunning photographs!

Lomography camera ₤40, Helmut Newton: Sumo ₤100

For 'Mad Men' fans and Whisky drinkers! The new limited Mad Men edition includes all seasons, four Whisky glasses and drink mats. Cheers!

Mad Men Dvd Set ₤95, 1988 single male Scotch Whisky ₤140

Penguin re-issued the classics! Limited edition hardcover books for all F. Scott Fitzgerald and classic book lovers...and of course some sea salt caramel truffels, what is a reading night without chocolate?

Set of 6 Fitzgerald books ₤90 each book ₤15, Charbonnel et Walker Truffels ₤10

iPad, iPod, Blackberry...everybody has one of these devices. Embellish your friend's iPad/iPhone with this unique gadgets

Rebecca Minkoff Don't Bother Me iPad Case ₤96, Marc by Marc Jacobs heart headphones ₤35

 Ultra-cool retro radios available in different colours. The perfect present for...

Roberts Revival Digital Radio ₤160

Taste the magic....for all cooking and food lovers. This Alchemical larder contains sixteen magical ingredients. Salts, spices, petals, saffron and more! And of course luxury tea from the Selfrigdes Selection

Alchemical Set ₤30,  White silver needle loos tea ₤17

Kate Moss...the supermodel's photos are unique and impressive. This hardcover tome shows photos of the icon's twenty-two year modeling career. A must-have! Combined with this small candy turnlock bracelet it is the perfect for....

Kate Moss, by Fabien Baron ₤50, Marc by Marc Jacob bracelet ₤79

Wow! Christmas-Crackers with beauty gems inside...perfect for your beloved Mom.

Estee Lauder Christmas Cracker set ₤45

Neaten your boyfriend's jeans pocket: a classy money clip from Hugo Boss

Banknote Clip by Boss ₤55

Something classy for Daddy, Auqua di Parma eau de cologne gift set and Launer luxury card case

Auqua di Parma eau de cologne gift set ₤80, Launer card case 6₤5

By giving the OPI new top ten collection you can make a Nail Polish lover's (Christmas)day

OPI set: top 10 ₤29, and a sparkling investment Azure 267 carat black diamond nail polish ₤160,000 (no that is not a comma mistake)

For people who like to enjoy their drinks in style. Super classy silver flask and cocktail shaker

Izola Small Flask ₤25, Cocktail Shaker ₤45

This cosy hot water bottle and the cashmere gloves will save your loved ones from cold winter nights

Aroma hot water bottle in grey ₤25 , Jardin des Orangers Cashmere gloves ₤63, Diptyque jasmin candle ₤170 

Dates, dinners, events, notes....a woman's life needs to be organised! Do it in style...with this Alice Temperley filofax

Alice Temperley filofax ₤399, Diplomat Traveller Pen, Stainless Steel ₤34

Glamorous beauty kit with everything a beauty queen needs: Lipstick, high-luxe compact and powder

Mac Beauty-kit ₤30

Home accessories of style are always a good idea. Especially when it's a classic black pair of candlesticks, an aura footed bowl and a 'Mr and Mrs' frame made from vintage playing cards

Vintage playing cards frame ₤60 , Jasper Conran @ Waterford bowl ₤60, Vera Weng @ Wedgewood candlesticks  ₤60

KitchenAid: a dream and must-have for every hobby cook and baker. It's more than an eye-catching kitchen accessory, this stand mixer includes a wire whisk, flat beater and dough cook. For sweet inspirations: Lily Vanilli's Sweet Tooth cooking book with delicious recipes

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer ₤430 (available in more colors), Lily Vanilli's Sweet Tooth cooking book ₤20 

Bvlgari makes every woman feel like a lady, combined with this classic Marc Jacobs bracelet it is the perfect presents for....

Bvlgari pour Femme Eau de Parfum from ₤54 on, Marc by Marc Jacobs leather bracelet ₤80