Have you heard the news? H&M is creating a new affordable luxury line, called "& Other Stories". According to a short article on Vogue UK, there will be stores in Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Milan, Paris and Stockholm selling the pieces in spring 2013. Up to now, there's a webpage that forwards you to Youtube. The videos are amazing! Check them out here.

Do you like this new concept or not? I love it! One more reason to plan a trip to one of the cities with a "& Other Stories" store (unfortunately, there's no online store for Switzerland)!

XoXo S

If someone asked me what my favourite free time activity is, I'd probably say shopping. Seriously, I love strolling through stores, touching different materials, discovering new patterns and leaving with a bag packed with new pieces on my arm and a smile on my face.

So as you may have guessed, I went shopping last Friday. I photographed my favourite buyings of that day and of a shopping spree through Zurich from some weeks ago.

By the way: I'm always searching for a partner in crime (if you know what I mean...). Apply here! 

XoXo S

Pink Sweater: H&M / "plaid pink" (matte): MAC / "plum dandy" (frost): MAC

 Chunky Necklace: H&M

Grey Jacket: H&M

(I ♥ everything about it, it's one of my favourite pieces!)

Best shower gel ever! Le Petit Marseillais

Shea Body Butter by The Body Shop

Amusing: "Very Classy" by Derek Blasberg

Wedges by Vögele Shoes

 Romantic Nail Polish "Cotton Candy" by essence

And last but not least:

My new romantic comfortable amazing bed! ♥

instagram: rosekiarapeaches

Everytime I listen to "Bittersweet" by Ellie Goulding and Skrillex I get really emotional, because it's such a wonderful song. So I tried to create a look around it. The result is a mix of nude shades and beautiful materials: lace and faux fur. Unfortunately I'm not the greatest model, so there are only a few pictures. I really try to improve at looking prettier in front of the camera. 

By the way: I put this look up on lookbook, so feel free to hype it. Thanks for your support!

XoXo S

Here comes part 2 of the pictures featuring Tane Mahuta, Auckland, Pauanui and the most gorgeous view I've ever seen.
Tane Mahuta means "Lord of the Forest". It's the largest living kauri tree in New Zealand, probably one of the oldest and it's really important for the Maori. When we arrived to take pictures, there was a little group of tourists, but it was really quiet. I think everyone was quite impressed by Tane Mahuta.

Pauanui is situated on the Coromandel Peninsula. It's a small village and apparantly lots of rich New Zealanders have a holiday house there. We lived in small yet cute and modern apartments.

We spent our last night in a hotel in Auckland. In the morning before our flight left, we went power shopping. There are many cool stores, all in the same street which makes it really easy to buy a lot in a small amount of time... Switzerland is also represented in Auckland: there's a store with Swiss watches and a Mövenpick shop (ice cream ♥). Unfortunately we only saw two streets of Auckland, but I'd love to go back.

And last but not least, we found a breathtaking place while travelling from Paihia to Pauanui. Words can't describe it, so just have a look at the pictures.

This was my really really small New Zealand diary. I hope you like it! 

XoXo S

Tane Mahuta

Auckland

 

Gorgeous View

When I look back at this journey, I see nothing but good memories. Well, the first few hours weren't that awesome: I got sick the evening before our flight left. Additionally, I was really afraid of flying. However, after six departures and landings I got over that.

Anyway, I want to focus on the nice things right now. The landscape is really gorgeous, special and diverse. But just have a look at the pictures, they are self-explanatory. Our hotels and apartments were situated in Paihia, Pauanui, Rotorua, Napier, Whakatane and Auckland. So we travelled a lot in our rental car. Fortunately, it wasn't too hot! Man, there are so many good memories, I don't know what to write without this post getting too long.

So I'll just show you the first few pictures (I didn't take that many :( I hope you'll enjoy them nonetheless). If you have any questions, just leave a comment below!

XoXo S

Treaty Grounds, Paihia

Cathedral Cove, Hahei