Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo Buscaglia

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Vasco Rossi -Siamo soli


Ehh! tutto puo succedere ora qui, siamo soli..
Vivere insieme a me.. hai ragione, hai ragione te
non è mica semplice, non lo è stato mai per me..
io che ci credevo più di te, che fosse possibile..e smettila di piangere..
Ehh! tu non puoi rispondermi.. sono qui e non mi ascolti
Ehh! tutto puo succedere ora qui siamo vivi..

Magari Oppure No - Federica Camba


Magari è meglio stare un po' lontani considerando che non siamo poi così vicini
Magari è un male istantaneo che invece fa bene vedi che vale la pena e riprovi a sognare
Magari hai modo per ricominciare e avrai qualcuno con cui potermi dimenticare
Magari invece ci rincontreremo più grandi ci prenderemo per mano e non sarà troppo tardi.. Magari oppure no..


Friday, February 25, 2011

Mads Langer - You're Not Alone - Road movie from LA

love this song..reminds me of summer ♥
Here are some of my favourite italian singers and songs.. the lyrics are great, the voices are extraordinary... and the language, as we all know, is the most romantic in the world.. i'm sure that i have forgotten many of them but when i remember one i'll put it here:D.. i'll start with the most famous, like Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Lucio Dalla and Vasco Rossi..

 
                
..these are beautiful songs famous all over the world.. songs that touch even the most sceptical/cynical person...

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Despicable Me - Pharell Williams ft. Jaymic

love it:D

Im having a bad bad day its about time that I get my way steam rolling whatever i see, huh despicable me..
I’m having a bad bad day if you take it personal thats ok, watch this is so fun to see, huh despicable me

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Andrew Allen - Loving You Tonight


..And I'll say hey, you'll say baby, how's ur day, I'll say crazy, but it's all gonna be alright
You'll kiss my smile, I'll pull you closer, spend a while just getting to know ya, but it's gonna be all alright
I'm loving you tonight..


Saturday, February 19, 2011

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel - Fashion Icon


From her first millinery shop, opened in 1912, to the 1920s, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel rose to become one of the premier fashion designers in Paris, France. Replacing the corset with comfort and casual elegance, her fashion themes included simple suits and dresses, women's trousers, costume jewelry, perfume and textiles.

Coco Chanel introduced her signature cardigan jacket in 1925 and signature "little black dress" in 1926. Most of her fashions had a staying power, and didn't change much from year to year -- or even generation to generation.

Gabrielle Chanel left the world with a legacy of wise and witty quotes.  As well as where to wear your perfume and the difficulties of wearing a LBD, Mademoiselle Chanel imparted her thoughts on fashion versus style, work, men and destiny.  Here, there is a selection of my favourite quotes from fashion's Grand Dame.


"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
“A fashion that does not reach the streets is not a fashion.”
“Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.”
“ Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.”
“Fashion has become a joke. The designers have forgotten that there are women inside the dresses. Most women dress for men and want to be admired. But they must also be able to move, to get into a car without bursting their seams! Clothes must have a natural shape.”
 "Where should one use perfume?" a young woman asked. "Wherever one wants to be kissed," I said.
“I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”
“Legend is the consecration of celebrity.”
“My friends, there are no friends.”
“There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time.”

From her use of monochrome to her oversized 'costume' pearls and cuffs, everything is still sublimely, continuously referenced. As she herself once said: "Fashion fades, only style remains the same."

   She created a new look for women in the 20th century, creating clothes that were primarily comfortable. A Chanel suit of 1923 or handbag is still seen as a landmark purchase for women of increasingly younger ages.

Coco Chanel's bobbed hair, bright red lips and outspoken manner also broke the mould.

The Chanel No.5 scent is the best selling in the world. Keira Knightley followed Kate Moss as the new face of Coco Mademoiselle in 2007. The brand could not be more alive with watches, beauty, fragrance, womens wear and new stores.




In 2009 a biopic film based on her life titled 'Coco before Chanel' was released. Audrey Tatou was given the lead-role and follows as she goes from orphan to Haute Couture designer.

 
Coco Chanel has been putting out some witty marketing techniques. For example, take a look at this particular marketing scheme of blatantly replacing Mcdonald’s french fries and hamburger boxes with Coco Chanel’s own, and not to mention the fact of sticking in that equally witty quote by Karl Lagerfeld.
“Fashion is the healthiest motivation for losing weight.”

 

Gabrielle ’Coco’ Chanel is a legendary fashion icon who, even if you’re not a fashion follower, have been unsuspectingly influenced by her genius. Coco Chanel, synonymous with impeccable and timeless garments and deliciously pungent perfume, was named one of, Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century. It’s an honor only suiting for the founder of fashion powerhouse, Chanel.
It’s hard to imagine a world without where Coco Chanel. Especially since her designs were not only groundbreaking but paved the way to many popular designers that we’ve grown to love. We love her, we love her designs, we love the brand, we ♥ CHANEL!!!!!!
 

Monday, February 14, 2011

♥Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone!♥




In a time when everything moves faster and faster we just forget how to live and to be thankful for all we have.. we are caught in this world of continuous change and we don’t cherish anymore the people that are next to us and the little things that make our lives better..  so Valentine’s Day is a day to express our love, and to celebrate the spirit of love..  is a day when we can remember the people that we love and appreciate.. it’s a day when we receive and give gifts, we say “I love you”  and we forget about all the bad things and all the troubles in our lives.. who doesn’t  love all the gifts, the flowers, the heart-shaped candies and the pretty cards!?!!..
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be one day a year (it can be everyday), but if our lives are too complicated and we don’t have time for nothing, this holiday  can be a good opportunity to say the one we love how much they mean to us.



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Perfect Cup of Coffee



Coffee is one of the most popular drinks consumed by people from all over the world.  It seems to have that distinct aroma and taste that most people like. This is probably the reason why coffee has become a worldwide favorite. Coffee, in its different incarnations, is being enjoyed by people from all walks of life, gender in even the farthest regions of the world.
Beans.. Instant.. Mocha.. Espresso.. Americano.. Cafe latte.. Cappuccino.. Macchiato.. Decaf.. Black or white.. with cinnamon and chocolate mint creamer.... It’s divine..


  I am a huge coffee fun.. My morning  wake-up coffee is black coffee with creamy milk.......mmmmm.. On a regular day Latte in the morning and  Cappuccino in the afternoon.. Frapuccino specially for Sunny and hot days... What's yours?
Finally, you must remember the most important thing: one cup coffee makers are all different, better or worse, this or that characteristics, one or another manufacturer, red or stainless steel… But at the end of the day, or in this case probably at the beggining, I hope you found one right for you, one that makes YOUR PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE.