Gingerbread Architecture

Last Christmas Unidentified Lifestyle was just an idea in my head , so I couldn't show you this amazing Gingerbread Competition and Charity Auction hosted by Creative Room.
Several architectural firms were asked to show their design skills by creating Gingerbread houses. 
You can find all the designs and the final auction prices here .  
These are two of my favorites.I hope you like them, 

Enjoy the rest of your Christmas day :D


design by

Eastside Design & Solus Decor
highest bid :  80$
Title: the Earthship Lollipop
www.eastsidedesign.ca

I want to wish you a..

marimar

The Art and Science of Cooking

Let me introduce you to ..Ryan Matthew Smith ,the lead lensman and photo editor behind the forthcoming book "Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking. 

A few notes about Ryan Matthew Smith & the book Modernist Cuisine

• He graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle in 2007
• Since 2007 Ryan has been employed at intellectual Ventures in Bellevue , WA as digital imaging Editor and Photographer
• Modernist Cuisine is currently scheduled for release March 14, 2011
• He used a Canon 5D Mark II with zoom and macro lenses to create "minimalist, high contrast imagery that really pops off the page."
• The small team of food stylists and cooks were generally led by chef Maxime Bilet
• Building the sets, shooting the food and finally editing the photos was a three year process in total
• It's a meticulously photographed book that demonstrates the full Art form of cooking.
   

Patricia Field for MCM

A few years ago every girl around me was craving for a Louis Vuitton bag, but I didn't.

I wanted an MCM bag and when I saw the bags that Patricia Field designed for MCM I realized that the time has come for to get one.

What you should know about Patricia Field & MCM

• Patricia Field is an American costume designer, stylist and fashion designer. 
• Field was born in New York City to Greek and Armenian parents, after they immigrated there from the island of Lesvos in Greece
• She has claimed credit for inventing the modern legging for women's fashion in the 1970s
• For her work on Sex and the City, Field was nominated for 5 Emmy Awards
• She was Costume designer for the  film The Devil Wears Prada, for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design 

• MCM was founded 1976 in order to manufacture high quality leather goods for traveling purpose. 
  
• It's a german luxury fashion brand specialising in leather goods, accessories, apparel & footwear
• MCM stands for "Mode Creation Munchen" 

The Collection

 

Styling Recipe : Handmade Christmas decorations

If you have tons of holiday wrapping paper , then please don't throw it away.It's a fantastic way to decorate your house or your Christmas tree. You can see how to create a holiday garland here. 

From Kidspot Australia , via Automatism.

The Glove Issue

I'm flying home for Christmas tomorrow and it's way too cold there,so it's time to show you the post I created a few days ago.
I'm currently packing and packing and packing everything 'winterish'.. 
I am also taking my laptop with me so I can still blog!

So if you don't want to keep your hands naked this post will help you find out your personal-glove style!
Enjoy 


Gloves sorted by Categories

• Studded leather gloves
• Gloves with bows
• Fringed gloves
• Fur gloves
• Too Long or Too Short?

 

Studded Leather Gloves by marimarmat featuring studded gloves

Star Studded Leather Gloves, 18 GBP
Mango Tac Studded Gloves, $52
Studded Leather Gloves, $175
ASOS Leather Cut Away Fingerless Flat Stud Gloves, $22
3.1 Phillip Lim studded leather gloves, 185 GBP
MICHAEL Michael Kors silver leather studded cuff glove at Bluefly, $42
Studded Leather Gloves, $125
Diane von furstenberg accessories SAND, 122 GBP

Bow Gloves by marimarmat featuring leather gloves

Dents Leather Studded Bow Gloves, $72
Black Leather Bow Gloves, 18 GBP
Miu Miu Bow-embellished suede gloves, $277
Leisurely Drive Glovelettes, $50
DENTS BLACK SUEDE BOW GLOVES BLACK SUEDE -, 35 GBP
John Lewis Bow Detail Gloves, Black, 39 GBP
John Lewis Bow Detail Gloves, Vintage Blue, 39 GBP
Milly 'Belle du Jour' Beaded Gloves, $98
Cashmere Contrast Bow Gloves by Moschino Accessories, 95 GBP

The fringe Issue by marimarmat featuring fringe gloves

DSQUARED2 Chain Gloves, $606
Fringe Glove, $199
Blue&Cream: Lauren Urstadt Chain Fringe Gloves, $135
FRINGE MIDDLE GLOVE, 26,250 JPY
FRINGE MIDDLE GLOVE, 15,750 JPY
EMILIO PUCCI - SUEDE GLOVES, 1.230 EUR

fur gloves for me please by marimarmat featuring mitten gloves

ASOS Fantasy Fur Mittens, $28
Leather mink trimmed glove, 450 GBP
Women's Black Italian Nappa Leather Gloves w/Mink Fur, $178
ASOS Knit And Fantasy Fur Mix Mitten, $24
Causse Kim gloves with fur trim, 325 GBP
fur trim fingerless glove - Echo Design » Shop Designer Scarves, Home..., $38
Paw Gloves, $295
Paw Gloves, $229
ASOS Fantasy Fur Palm Warmer, $21

Too Long or Too short? by marimarmat featuring gray gloves

Barneys New York Long Gloves, $255

Jas MB Long Gloves, $155

ASOS Leather Extra Long Glove, $52

Long Leather Glove, $95

Grey Fingerless Biker Gloves, $24

black studded knuckles, $125

ASOS Leather Extra Long Glove, $36

black studded knuckles, $125

ASOS Leather Finger Hole Cuffs, $21

ASOS Leather Perforated Finger Cuff, $15

LADY GAGA Style/100% Sheep Skin/Nails Decorated Bows Half Style...

 What do you think? What type of glove is your favorite? 
I have one pair with bow and a few short studded gloves!
I hope you have and an amazing weekend
marimar 

House tour : Have a very merry Black&White Christmas

Who said that Christmas is only red? 

Jesper Moller Hansen [furniture designer & carpenter] managed to bring Christmas at his house with natural materials and monochromatic palette .
He made all the decorations in this house by himself.
Please notice that he replaced the actual Christmas tree with some (decorated) branches he found in a forest.

I really think this house looks so festive although it has only black and white in it. 

Enjoy!

Maria Matiopoulou

Layering: How to dress like an Onion.

This post is a request from my girls and it's dedicated from me to my girls.

I used looklet to create Three Outfits to inspire you and help you stay warm and chic.

I decided to name this style Onion Chic.

tip: The key to layering is keeping under-layers close-fitting. This keeps the look from being bulky and increases the comfort factor.

Outfit number1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items in this Look

• Gloves by Lars Wallin
• Hat by Monki
• Handbag by Mulberry
• Coat by DAKS
• Necklace by Vintage
• Necklace by Vintage
• Necklace by Marc by Marc Jacobs
• Sweater by Zara
• T-shirt by 2707 Tjugosjunollsju
• Boots by Ugg
• Tights by Burfitt