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RUSSELL-COTES ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM

Sallida | 28. July 2016 | Lifestyle

Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

If you are intrigued by the unusual, fascinating objects art from remote, exotic, unusual locations from around the world, then a visit to this small well preserved mesmerizing museum is a must. The team of staff is exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about the history, paintings, objects and, of course, the Victorian couple responsible for creating this remarkable home.

Situated in Bournemouth commanding one of the best views of the golden beach, the house is an unusual creation of mini-towers and conservatories.

The original owners Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes, owners of The Royal Bath Hotel, moved to this stunning British seaside resort in 1876.

They were avid travelers when travel was opening up to the wealthy and embarked on journeys as far as the Orient and remote areas in the Pacific islands, and even potentially dangerous regions such as Papua New Guinea.

What was outstanding to their house guests, consisting of notable pillars of society, were the artifacts they brought back. Some pieces would not be "PC" by today’s standards, consisting of intricate ivory carvings, moth and butterfly displays. However, the majority of the collections included various items such as a Moorish orange and gold mosaic fountain; puppetry and masks, some depicting the Devil from various cultures; jewelry, a silver bejeweled elephant and even a pair of Chinese shoes that required a lady to have her feet bound to be able to wear the miniature items.

There is literally no empty space at all; instead, every display cabinet is overflowing with rare delights and cornices and corners are highly decorated from handmade wallpapers. In the dining room, a rich boundary surrounds the ceiling, emblazoned by peacocks, that sets the tone of this lavish home.

The art gallery is breathtaking and would require a few visits to fully absorb the richness of the work.

If minimalism is your thing, then visit this museum and just let go and take in the richness of two eccentric travelers who have generously left a legacy of a bygone world to the public.

For more information please visit: Russell Cotes

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MAKEUP ARTIST CHRISTINE AKBABA

Sallida | 19. July 2016 | Beauty

Makeup Artist Christine Akbaba

Christine Akbaba is an Austrian makeup artist, in the past, I had the opportunity to work with her, in some fashion shows and some photo-shootings, after that experience I knew I want to make her an interview for the blog. Her style is just amazing and super versatile and it is no wonder that she has built a name in the fashion scene in Austria.

When did you know, when you wanted to be a makeup artist?

When I was a little girl. At this time I did not even know that this is a profession and of course not what it means to be a makeup artist. But I painted all the time and loved it (still do) and I've always liked to play with colors and different materials. I really love to use my hands and create something with them.

Who are some people that have inspired you throughout your career?

Oh dear - the list is endless! So many people have inspired me my whole life. I think my mum inspired me a lot in a matter of "attitude to life". She always says - do whatever makes you happy! My man is the best in the world and my calm-anchor (I'm really a weirdo and a nutcase *hihi*), he supports me in everything. With my family and friends I can be myself - they give me the strength to do, what makes me happy.

Lisa Eldridge, Pat McGrath, and Charlotte Tilbury are my absolute favorite makeup artists in the industry. I adore them and their work! It would be awesome to meet them or even work with them.

How long have you been a makeup artist and how did you get your start in the industry?

In Austria, it's not possible to become a make-up artist in a teaching profession, so I started as a hairstyling trainee. I've not only learned how to deal with hair but also what is it about the skin and the face- and eye-shapes and also how to deal with different makeup situations such as beauty-makeup, makeup for tv & film, etc.

After my graduation, I've received an offer from a theater. But I never was a big fan of theater-makeup (sorry to all my colleagues out there) so I've decided to change the industry for a while. I am an educated marketing manager and also hold a diploma in event management.

That all combined really helped me a lot when I've decided in 2014 to go back to the roots and make my own business.

How would you describe your signature look and what is it about your style that sets you apart from other makeup artists?

My main focus is definitely on the skin! For me, a good looking, healthy and flawless skin is the base of every makeup look. I always start preparing the client's skin with a good moisturizer and use an illuminating product afterward. Only then I start with the foundation. Also, eyebrows are an essential issue for me. I set great store on them and love to make them big and bushy. 😉 And, last but not least, I adore highlighter.

What’s your favorite make up forever product?

Lipstick! I'm blessed with good eyelashes. I often omit mascara and only wear awesome lipstick. This is my personal "go-to-look" for any occasion. For all of you who cannot live without mascara -> just apply a small amount, choose an eye-catching lipstick and you are ready to go!

I'm a huge fan of MAC Lipsticks - well, who isn't - they just smell gorgeous! But in fact, I'm a makeup junkie. I love to look around in the stores and discover new products. I'm also a big fan of drugstore products like Maybelline or Catrice and have many of their products in my makeup kit.

What does beauty mean to you?

To feel comfortable about oneself! It's a charisma-thing. When you feel good, you look good. When you are happy, there is this magical glow in your face and everyone can see it. Is there anything more beautiful than to be happy?!

Which are the colors for this season? / What are the makeup trends for this season?

The makeup-trends for fall/winter 2016-2017 are:

The Artistic Liner: drawing an accurate eyeliner is part of the supreme discipline in the world of makeup - now everyone has to face a new challenge 😉 From graphical elements to strong lines up to sharp angles. Everything is allowed and desirable.

The Gothic Lips: Burgundy, Plum or Black lips combined with nude eyes gives your face an absolutely stunning and mystical character.

Lashes: they have their BIG comeback - you can wear them completely messed up or as spider-lashes or doll-like. Essential is as black as possible!

The New Bleached Brows: We already saw the bleached brows in summer 2016 (combined with a nude look). Now we go one step further. The look is reinforced with a dash of punk rock spirit - an intense black smoky eye.

What is a no go for this season?

To be honest - I think there are no no-goes in the world of makeup. No, stop! There is one: wearing too much (but this is not only for this season). Otherwise, do what u please.

Which are the must make-ups every woman should have in the makeup bag?

That's an easy one... Lipstick, Mascara, a Khol Pencil, a good Highlighter and Blotting-Powder - READY!

Where do you get your inspiration?

... followed by a tough one... It's really hard to put "inspiration" into words. I take it from everywhere and it happens subconsciously. It may be a person, or an image that inspires me, or simply nature or a great situation. Sometimes I just look into a face and it comes over me and I know exactly what kind of look I want to create or what will fit perfectly.

For more information please visit: Christine Akbaba

Photo-Credits:

Iveta Lange Photography

Riccardo Ulpts

PHOENIX FASHION WEEK 2016

Sallida | 14. July 2016 | Fashion

Phoenix Fashion Week 2016

Ines Shanks is the first Austrian designer to participate in Emerging Designer Boot Camp and debut at Phoenix Fashion Week 2016.

Phoenix Fashion Week is the leading authority on fashion in the southwestern United States, The mission of the organization is to bridge the gap between national and international designers and leading retailers and top fashion media. Phoenix Fashion Week's ultimate goal is to collect global attention for the Arizona fashion industry. Through training programs, seminars, a year-round fashion event program and community partnerships, it creates the Phoenix Fashion Week world-class innovations through the United States to pick up.

Among the 15 finalists, Ines Shanks was the first Austrian designer o participate not just at the Fashion week, but also at the boot camp offered by the organization.

“We want to continue to deliver an extraordinary runway experience at all of our events and in order to do that, we need to seek out the best in each category,” says Brian Hill, Executive Director of Phoenix Fashion Week. “Every year, we travel around the country to discover new talent—the most innovative designers. This year, we discovered some of the best we’ve seen and we’re excited to finally announce them to the public.”

Shanks Shoeware

The Austrian company Shanks Shoeware produces innovative and high-quality shoes and accessories. Shanks High Heels stand for individuality, elegance and unique design. The modular Heel Caps are high quality, exchangeable leather covers for the rear quarter of the high heel and together with an exchangeable leader band, they are available in many colors and styles. Besides spectacular looks, each shoe provides stability and optimal foot holding.

We could not be more proud of Ines, and we cannot wait to hear all about the boot camp!

COUSCOUS SALAD FOR THE SUMMER

Sallida | 11. July 2016 | Recipes

Couscous Salad

Couscous is originally from Africa and is the national dish of the countries of Maghrib, which is Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisian. this dish spread from this area, where it originated, to Libya, Mauritiana, Egypt, and sub-Saharan countries.

This dish is one of the most versatile dishes that I know, you can mix with vegetables, legumes, meat, or fish, or it can be eaten with butter or fresh fruit.

There are three main types: Moroccan, Israelian, and Lebanese:

Moroccan

Tiny grains of semolina is about three times the size of a grain of cornmeal. This type cooks very quickly.

Israeli

These semolina pellets are about the size of peppercorns and will take much longer to cook. This type is usually steamed in the traditional long-cooking method or stirred as one would rice in a risotto.

Lebanese

Larger than Israeli couscous, the starchy pellets are about the size of small peas.

One cup contains 200 calories, 12% of which is accounted for by protein, 87% is from starch, and only 1% fats.

When I was studying fashion at the university in Caracas, one of my dearest friends, was from Morocco, and for her birthday, the family of her husband, prepare a typical Moroccan feast.

They prepare it with carrots, raisins, cabbages, and Lamm in the center, and to be honest I will never forget the flavors of Morocco right in the middle of my hometown.

So today I bring you guys a simple cold couscous salad, that I love to eat especially in summer when the temperatures here in Vienna are really high.

Print Recipe

Couscous Salad for Summer

Amazing couscous salad

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Course: Salad

Cuisine: israelian

Keyword: couscous, israelian

Servings: serves

Calories: 140kcal

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
3 tomatoes
2 radish
1/2 red onion
1 avocado
2 dry tomatoes
fresh cilantro

Instructions

Put the cup of couscous in a pan and cover it with boiling water, add a piece of butter and cover (without cooking it). Cut all the veggies, and when the couscous is ready (take 5 min) mix all add a spoon of olive oil, salt, a bit of cilantro and voilà!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g

CRYSTAL GALAXY COLLECTION BY SWAROVSKI

Sallida | 5. July 2016 | Fashion

Swarovski Crystal Galaxy Collection

For a couple of weeks, I had the opportunity to see the new collection Crystal Galaxy of Swarovski. For the Autumn/Winter 2016/17 collection, Swarovski creative director Nathalie Colin found her inspiration in the vastness of the universe. Four themes: stars, planets, froze galactic structures and the dark color palette of the cosmos; together bring us an extraordinary design for this collection.

Nathalie Colin explains: "The theme" CRYSTAL GALAXY "is ideal to play with light and shadow to create jewelry that captures the mysterious aura of the universe figurative or abstract way. We work with three-dimensional, rounded contours and innovative forms such as two-sided open rings and exciting bleeding, reminiscent of the color match of a solar eclipse or star clouds. "

The "CRYSTAL GALAXY" collection, therefore, presents a cool color palette of black and midnight blue to a frosted crystal in jewelry for every occasion.

Stars and star formations are a major theme of the new collection. They decorate elegant, timeless classics as well as unconventional Trend-jewellery.

Comets serve as a model for modern small and stylish designs with light-dark contrasts. Large crystal cabochons and pearls evoke the shape of the moon, while with crystal glitter studded rays as cool moonlight.

A successful combination of these elements presents the "Fatal" line, in which the timeless elegance of pearl a cool upgrade replaced by modern PVD finish.

Another theme of the collection is the planets and their orbits. With spherical shapes that float weightless on fine metal versions, the collection celebrates the aesthetics of simplicity and silence in the universe. The "festival" line recalls with the modern combination of crystal beads and metallic circuits to a supernova and offers a variety of wearing styles. The followers of the "Festival" necklace can be removed, so this is a trendy Torque. A refined double-ring rail, both vertically and horizontally portable, characterizes the spheres of the “Festival” ring.

Cosmic Night defines the cool colors of the collection. Their varied gradients are inspired by the Aurora Borealis effect, a further focus of the collection. That in the 1950s, created in partnership with Christian Dior finish of Swarovski charms on his 60th anniversary not only to crystals, but also refined metal. Inorganic designs of holographic, hypnotic effect radiate in the colors of the rainbow, creating expressive jewelry with mineral accents on Crystal applications that demonstrate with even the high craftsmanship of Swarovski.

In addition to stars, planets and the cosmic night, the collection also accesses the cold of space. This symbolized by structures that are reminiscent of ice. Icicles adorn necklaces as spikes; frosty frosted elements flow into swinging earrings and crystal clear starring in this icy universe. The mother-of-casing the autumn / Winter 2016/17 collection of watches reflects this mood.

For more information please visit: Swarovski Austria