((^,,,^)) ~ HAPPY HALLOWEEN ~ ((^,,,^))

Freddy & Mary - you guys can guess what is about happen? 

Are you guys excited about this year's Halloween?

Did you pick out your costumes?

Planned any parties?

Or going to do some "trick or treat? 

Whatever your plans are...

DAILY SOPHISTICATION WISHES YOU

HAAAAAAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEN!

[Impression] Winter in October???!!!

My first snow teddy bear...and that in late October!

CLIMATE CHANGE is taking a toll on us.

This year's winter did not only start incredibly early but it is also said to be an extremely cold one...

TT_TT

Haven't heard of that yet? Living in a country where it's still nice and warm right now?

Well, I envy you for that then. Because Germany's been already covered in snow...

~ Mary ~

[Tutorial] Halloween Look II - Horror Doll

O_O *staring at you with big eyes*

Soooo here comes my 2nd Halloween Look Tutorial for you guys.

If you want to see how I transformed into this scaringly staring doll then read on after the jump!

~ Mary ~

[Impression] The Beauty Of Autumn

Last weekend I went on a walk up the hill were my dorm is located.

The autumn landscape was simply beautiful.

How do you guys feel about autumn?

Read on to catch some more wonderful glimpses at the colour-changig beauty of nature as autumn is making its way to Germany.

~ Mary ~

[Tutorial] Halloween Look I - The Queen Of Hearts

"OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!"

Heeeey guys, noooo don't worry I'm not after your heads! This sentence is actually a trademark phrase of a movie/tale character that I find very amusing. Can you guess who it is? :D

Anyways, this is going to be the first of the Halloween costume inspirations I'd like to give you.

You're a fan of Tim Burton's movie "Alice in Wonderland"?

Then read on to see how I created this "Queen of Hearts" inspired look.

~ Mary ~

[Fashion Alert] Vintage Golden Tone Jewelry

Lately I've been really into this type of accessory: Vintage Golden Tone Jewelry!

This aged looking golden tone fits perfectly into the fall season and adds an elegant, sophisticated touch to every outfit!

Read on to get some closeup shots on my favourite pieces!

~ Mary ~

[Student Life] How to make a fresh semester start!

source: http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p420/akina110495/studystudy.png

Soooooooo vacation's over....sadly, right? - But as we know, all good things come to an end eventually 

T_T

Still, let's see things from the positive side, shall we?

In a short interview me and Hel are going to show you guys how we manage to start off a new school term/semester!

~ Mary ~

[Fashion Alert] Let´s get trendy with arm candy!

Hello everybody, what´s up!

Did you guys know that great accessories can truly make an outfit?

 "Arm candy" is one of the essential things you should have in your accessory collection!

~ Hel ~

[Impression] Scary Beautiful

Scary Beautiful Shoes
source: http://cargocollective.com

These shoes outshine every high heel in the world. Now...aren't they BEAUTIFUL???!!!

Read on to learn what these pair of deadly high heels are about.

~ Mary ~

[Product Review] Lady Gaga - Black Fluid

"FIRST OF ITS KIND. IT'S BLACK LIKE THE SOUL OF FAME 

BUT INVISIBLE ONCE AIRBORNE"

Read on to know more about Gaga's magic potion.

~ Mary ~

[Fashion Alert] Hermés Bracelet!!!

Collier de Chien
source: http://www.jeluxury.com/blog/tag/hermes-collier-de-chien-cuff-bracelet

Fashion bloggers all over the world have often reported about so-called MUST-HAVE-ITEMS and now I have finally found a product that I think every fashion victim should own - the "Collier de Chien" by Hermés!

~ Hel ~

[Fashion Alert] Say Hi To The...Mustache!

STOP! No don't worry, I did NOT grow myself a mustache all of a sudden!!!

BUT I think people nowadays wouldn't even dislike it that much...because we're living in an era where mustaches are in STYLE!

Read on to confirm that I did not go nuts... This trend is FOR REAL!

~ Mary ~

[Fashion Alert] Spikes & Studs Everywhere!!!

source: http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/5706694/il_fullxfull.194257543.jpg

What once was a trade mark for hardcore punks only has now turned into a

trend for everyone! It's the Spikes & Studs that can be seen literally EVERYWHERE!

Read on to see how far this trend has already spread out!

~ Mary ~

[Impression] Epiphyllum

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Yaaay last night I was trying to delete some unnecessary files on my pc and found these fascinating photographs of a very rare cactus plant I took last year! 

~ Hel ~

[Music] BlaXtreme dances into Fall

Lisa, Denis, Mary & Freddy - BlaXtreme

If you read my profile, then you know that I'm a passionate dancer! I'm a member of the dance crew BlaXtreme and it's about time for me to introduce you to the 4 of us!

~ Mary ~

[Music] Psy - Gangnam Style

Gangnam Style

HEEEEEY SEXY LADIES!!! Get infected with the latest phenomenon Gangnam Style by Psy.
"So dress classy and dance cheesy!"



~ Hel ~

[Fashion Alert] Burgundy - This Fall's Trend Colour!

Dance Crew BlaXtreme dressed in Burgundy items

It is this fall season's trend colour and you can't help but loooooove it! Fall is all about BURGUNDY!

~ Mary ~

[Product Review] Favorite Lip Colors

"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together." - Elizabeth Taylor

~ Hel ~

[Travel Diary] Harrods London

Don´t miss an unforgettable shopping experience at London´s luxury department store Harrods!

~ Hel ~ 

[Food] Les macarons de Ladurée

macaron selection from LaDurée

Hey guys, have you ever heard of macarons? It's the latest trend in the sweets industry. Puffy, sweet and colorful - meant to lighten up one's mood just by looking at them!

~ Hel ~

[Product Review] Urban Decay Naked Palette

I knooooow I'm pretty late to review this super popular eyeshadow palette from Urban Decay!

But it was kind of difficult for me to lay my hands on this palette because it was either way too expensive to order or nowhere available in Germany. 

For all of you who are (still!) wavering about whether or not to get this palette or looking for an in depth review - read on for more details, swatches etc.!

~ Mary ~

[Travel Diary] What a sophisticated stay!

Wanna know where we lived during our stay in London? Read on after the jump!

~ Mary ~

[Fashion Alert] Like it or not - Leggings as Pants!

source: http://www.sportsgirl.com.au/site_media/photologue/photos/leggings_.jpg

Leggings are a must-have basic clothing item that suit everyone! They're made out of diverse fabrics, available in every colour, with and without patterns or cut outs and on top of that they're super comfy! 

However there is a trend going around the globe that some like and some think is a crime against every fashion sense...

~ Mary ~

[Food] Kimchee Restaurant

Are you curious and interested in Korean cuisine? - If you are in London you should check out this place! It´s one of the best Korean restaurants over there, even famous K-Pop stars were said to have had a meal there!

~ Hel ~

[Travel Diary] Shoutout to all my Shopaholics!

source: http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/images/2010/07/Great-British-Pounds.jpg

SHOPPING IN LONDON

 And now for all my shopaholics out there: London is indeed a great shopping destination - that is IF you have enough cash to spend! 

I'm here to cover up some very popular non-high-end shops (that even allow you to shop to your heart's content while being on a budget!).

~ Mary ~

[Food] Traditional British Breakfast?

As you all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day - same thing applies to British people!

~ Hel ~

[Travel Diary] London, we're watching you!

As already mentioned, Hel and me went on a trip to London. Our first time stepping on British ground! And here is what we got to see from England's big capital.
Oh but first of all, let me tell you that I'm not a London tourist guide and on top of that we didn't have a tourist guide to show as around. In conclusion I'm not going to give you all the historical facts...but if you're out for an honest overview on some of London's tourist attractions - then keep reading! ;)


~ Mary ~

CREATING A BLOG? - CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Welcome to DAILY SOPHISTICATION (and welcome to LONDON)!

Read on after the jump to find out why we decided to create this blog.