When our friend Steph told us that she was downsizing her wardrobe to become a “capsule closet” we must admit that there may have been a few eye rolls. It seemed slightly drastic to get rid of almost your entire wardrobe in exchange for such a limited [and dare we say boring?] closet. But then […]
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If you’ve arrived on this page, it must be Sunday and you must be some combination of bored, under stimulated, depressed and restless. We understand; we’ve been there too. Walking around town can feel like everyone has been invited to an amazing party except for you. Where is everybody?!? So what’s the deal? The truth
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We met Erelle over three years ago when our blog was extremely new and we were still trying to navigate our way around Lausanne. Little did we know that by meeting her, we had already stumbled upon one of Lausanne’s hippest and most creative entrepreneurs. This year marked a huge step forward in Erelle’s business,
We started this series in some way, shape, or form last year when we got a peek into our friend Jaifa’s life. She, and our dear friend Eleni of Eleni Eyebrows fame, generously provided fashion tips for busy women. We didn’t realize then that this profile piece would pave the way for an entire series
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Picture this: sitting on a rooftop of a riad in the heart of the medina, straw lanterns swaying overhead in the cool desert breeze that only visits once the sun sets. The perforated lanterns cast shadows on the floor and on the faces of the diners as they eat their tagines and bastilla and sip
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Petit Toi Whimsical, practical, charming, playful. From hand-crocheted dolls and superhero cape kits to designer cribs and Swiss branded clothing, it’s all there and ready to be yours. More information here. Franz Carl Weber From wooden to plastic, Barbies to Hot Wheels, and everything in between, this multistory toy store is sure to have what
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Reminiscent of an old apothecary, the relatively new Aēsop counter in Globus has shelves of brown glass bottles that are guaranteed to provide satisfaction to even the most particular of customers. Started by native Australian hair stylist Dennis Phaphitis in 1987, this brand has excelled even in the most economically challenging times because of its
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You already know how much we adore Pedro. He’s the one who transformed our friend Steph’s look last summer, and also gave one of us a killer fringe for the fall. Well our friend Eleni, who actually introduced us to Pedro, was craving a change…a major change. So naturally she went to see Pedro and you’ll
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We cannot stop gushing over Barbara’s new Winter 2014 collection at Viva Frida. Seriously, we wanted almost every single piece we saw/touched/tried on (and all of her clothing/accessories are dangerously affordable). Barbara has such an eye for current trends, as well as what will flatter the female figure, so we decided it was time to
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A special thank you to our talented friend Gabriel Garcia Marengo for taking these stunning photographs. I’m not sure about you, but every once in awhile (ok, more often than not) I start to feel a bit of a fashion lull coming on. You know, the one where you don’t feel inspired, and frankly don’t
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We don’t know about you, but we have been on the hunt for an English-speaking, reasonably priced, trendy, and local hair stylist for quite some time. That’s why when our friend Steph confided that she wanted to chop it all off for the summer we jumped at the chance to find one here in
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It honestly felt like we were transported into a Jane Austen novel (without the angst). The property of Chateau de Vullierens is expansive and manicured; sitting atop the rolling hills and vineyards just above Morges, boasting a panoramic view of Lake Geneva and the Alps. It’s a beautiful property in its own right, but the
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Alejandra grew up in an environment that fostered creativity. Under the watchful eye of her grandmother, she learned to appreciate colors, patterns, textures, and methods from a young age. This upbringing led her to study design, prompting a successful career in the watchmaking industry among other professional endeavors. It wasn’t until Alejandra became pregnant with
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Urban Gentlemen of Lausanne, this one is for you! Monsieur Alain, a new men’s boutique in the Sous-Gare neighborhood brings an interesting selection of clothing and accessories from brands as far away as Japan and as close as Sweden and the UK. While inventory is quite small, we were intrigued by so much that we
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In the English language we have so many different phrases that involve the word ‘run’. There’s ‘running on empty’, ‘running out of time’, ‘running with a different crowd’, or ‘running for office.’ But all of these phrases avoid the true implications of the word ‘run’. What comes to mind when we isolate the word ‘run’?
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