I've been dreaming of Istanbul for several years now. And as life has it, I had visited Turkey before: Efes, Troy and Kusadasi, in a whirlwind trip with my father alone, when I was a mere thirteen year old teenager. For some reason, though, we never stopped in Istanbul. And so, over the years, I built a cult like desire to visit the thrilling city. To say that there is no other place like Istanbul is a cliché; but there really … [Read more...]
Turkish coffee by the Sultanahmet Blue Mosque
June 15, 2012 by · 2 Comments
I've been yearning to visit Istanbul for some time now, and here I am now! Enjoying a cup of hot Turkish coffee, enjoying the view of the Bosphorus and hearing enchanting from the Blue Mosque right in front of me ... I am utterly fascinated by the Middle Eastern architecture, the food, the music and the overall atmosphere. More to follow ... … [Read more...]
Vote for me at The Qatar Airways Reflections Photo Contest
June 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Hello all! As you already may know, I am passionate about photography. So when I heard about this contest, I decided to submit some of my favorite photographs. Please vote for my entries at the below contest. You can vote daily, BUT bear in mind, you have to sign up to be able to vote. Or you can log in through Facebook, it is very easy to vote! By voting daily, you win points eligible for winning one of the Qatar Airways 220 prizes. Thanks a … [Read more...]
My Gary Pepper Vintage favorites
June 9, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Gary Pepper Vintage is by far one of my favorite fashion blogs, an excellent source of inspiration and vintage finds. Nicole Warner is the owner of the blog and also the model of the posts. I absolutely adore her style and the photography is really well done. Here are some of my recent favorite outfits: Zimmermann Blouse / Maurie & Eve Pants, Ray Ban Sunglasses / Vintage Bag / Christian Louboutin Heels / DIOR Rouge 'Daisy Plum' … [Read more...]
Intrepid and its Space Shuttle Enterprise
June 7, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Fleet Week (May 23-29) is a United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations dock in a variety of major cities for one week. Once the ships dock, the crews can enter the city and visit its tourist attractions. Fleet Week also means handsome sailors and navy crew populate the streets of New York, in their impeccable uniforms. For this Memorial Day … [Read more...]
