tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48249163917733743462024-02-21T04:53:06.901-05:00Histoires d'un boudoirHelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.comBlogger293125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-21089676853782288162013-03-31T16:31:00.000-04:002013-03-31T16:31:19.725-04:00PARIS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY, CHAPTER 2.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems like everything in this city is polarized within 2 axioms of good and bad, of nice and naughty. For instance, people that roam the street are nothing short of horribly Rotten, while the ones I actually meet (Bonjour, bise bise, moi c'est Helena, enchantée) are arguably much nicer than...dare I say it...Montrealers? Gasp! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They go out of their way to include you in their fast-paced and heavily-intonated discussions, they insist to pay for your meal, dranks as to welcome you to their city, they offer to you their number in case you need anything... What is going on?? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While bad cop is busy refusing to give you directions, or, in the latest developments, working at the shoe shop and messing up your put-away or bitching about the fact that you interrupted their shop floor gossip sesh with a question about hair conditionner ("ughh, c'est un après-shampooing, c'est çaaaa??"), good cop is striking up a conversation with you at the Sephora lineup and giving you her card - "N'hésites surtout pas!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or is the City so damn cold that whenever they actually get to really interact with somebody, they release all the niceness that they have been suppressing?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or are there 2 distinct species sharing a common ancestor, but whose genetic predisposition to tolerance and kindness diverged somewhere along stepping in dog shit, not being able to find a taxi (yeah more on that later), and cramming like sardines in the metro?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want to follow my séjour photo-diary-style, including but not limited to pictures of French puppy shit, follow me on instagram @helenaliang.</span></div>
Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-91943770715628310772013-03-24T12:19:00.001-04:002013-03-24T12:19:59.727-04:00PARIS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY, CHAPTER 1.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soooo another hiatus, but for good reason as I was prepping (mostly mentally) </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for the golden opportunity </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of a 4 month internship in...Paris. So here I was, packing <i>Altfits</i> and Loubs, grooving to Joris, sipping on café au lait all the while getting ready to only look at my man through my Facetime screen, and to nestle in my 10m squared studio. But I would be in Paris! The romance, the history, the lights, the fashion! The studio I rented is in Bastille, a terrific, lively neighbourhood! Everything was going to be mighty fine and mighty fabulous!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first interaction with a Parisian was when I was lost on my street, holding on to my huge luggage, I searched around confusingly and couldn't find my door. I stopped a guy walking past for directions. He had this to say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Vous ne voyez paaas, que jsuis au téléphoooneuh?" (Can't you seee zat I'm on ze pheuune?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The charming rue de Lappe that wiki described is actually a full-on terrorshow. My modest building is tucked between a slew of loud, overflowing bars, restaurants and kebab counters (more on THAT later), and my studio? I think nothing can reflect my feelings about it better than the lines I furiously scribbled into my journal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"These first days in Paris have been nothing less than a nightmare."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"My apartment can be best described as a shit hole."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The studio will be henceforth called the SH."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I spent the better part of my first day scrubbing the SH from top to bottom, and crying."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The SH, post scrubbing. Modest charm?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the best at last, the SH, flooded after my first shower. Dare I say it, MODEST CHARM?</span></div>
Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-9710788277781030572013-01-30T16:09:00.001-05:002013-01-30T16:09:42.355-05:00DO IT YOURSELF, GIVE IT TO SOMEONE ELSE<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ml5mawORFhE" width="620"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I absolutely loooove this DIY, mostly because the video is so adorbs.. If you're like me, and aren't that much of a "jeweled" kind of girl, this would make a cute gift. Perhaps add a little hand written note specifying to "hand wash". </span></div>
Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-64175629107513821642013-01-28T08:30:00.000-05:002013-01-28T08:30:01.102-05:00STENDIG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I've received a few questions concerning my Stendig calendar. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's got a really decent size (48" x 36"), and is great and cheap way to add a little design flair to any space.</span></div>
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-50862744960708277762013-01-27T14:40:00.000-05:002013-01-27T14:53:37.884-05:00A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Oh hiiii. While I've certainly mastered the art of non-blogging during my 2 months hiatus from HBD, I am back today, bearing pictures of my past weekend escape to the city that truly, doesn't sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">And alas, Brooklyn, my heart belongs to your on this trip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I realize that it looks like I spent the 5 days dressed in the same clothes, and also what a bad blogger I am for not taken the formidable opportunity of having NYC as the backdrop to some serious blogger worthy pictures...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most of the time I'm just sporting a variation of the above - leather pants, <b><a href="http://www.theory.com/turtleneck-sweater/C1018701,default,pd.html?dwvar_C1018701_color=B05&start=1&cgid=sale-womens-sweaters" target="_blank">this Theory jumper</a> </b>I got in Soho, my fur vest (an ebay score!) and chucks. I'm not ashamed to admit that the main objective of this trip was to feast upon the Big Apple's culinary scene. </span><br />
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-40121645804035215422012-11-22T18:41:00.001-05:002012-11-22T18:41:33.618-05:00GROOVYBABY - PART DEUX<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Here you go. Part deux.</span></div>
<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-333636089102306652012-11-21T08:00:00.000-05:002012-11-21T08:00:06.465-05:00GRAVLAX<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">So little work, so much yummy (and healthy!) in tummy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">There are many variations for this Scandinavian dish, but I went for the classic one requiring only 5 ingredients (salmon filet, salt, sugar, pepper and dill). Click <a href="http://scandinavianfood.about.com/od/cookingtechniques/ss/gravlaxhowto.htm" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> for a step by step tutorial. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">PS: I didn't add the dill seeds and it turned out just as good.</span></div>
Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-49002251702273476622012-11-20T08:00:00.000-05:002012-11-20T08:00:15.054-05:00SPEAKING OF: OXBLOOD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">If you are looking for ways to incorporate Oxblood into your wardrobe, get inspired by the above look by Proenza Schouler. Oxblood, Khaki, Black, White. Mm-mm-mm!</span></div>
<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-49789044756160475052012-11-19T08:00:00.000-05:002012-11-19T08:00:14.999-05:00BEANIE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Alas, it's that time of year again. I've been looking for a cute beanie to keep my ears warm, and as any reason is a good one for more cajjjjmere, here are my picks for the season. And yes, I love my poms.</span></div>
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-46555856711149510142012-11-18T20:48:00.000-05:002012-11-19T10:04:30.574-05:00GROOVYBABY - PART ONE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Recently, my friend J's playlist met mine - and the result is groovybaby. It was too much to share at once with you, so here's Part(o) Uno.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">PS: Am I the last one of earth to have learnt about <a href="http://www.youtube-mp3.org/" target="_blank"><b>converting youtube videos to audio</b></a>?</span></div>
<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-7941305199823875162012-11-13T22:25:00.000-05:002012-11-13T22:28:58.016-05:00OXBLOOD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I think that everybody should explore a new colour each season. I know I for one could certainly use a bit of that excitement. This fall? Try Oxblood. The beauty of this colour is that if you're more of a shades and tones kind of gal (read: blacks and grays), it will mesh wonderfully with the rest of your wardrobe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Unsure? Start with something small, like a lipstick (like the above Nars 'Volga', or Mac's 'Media') or a mani (like Essie's 'Burgundies'). Or, if you're like me and are ready to take the plunge, the cambridge satchel variation is amazing (hello xmax gift idea!), as is the AllSaints 'Sagan' blazer, or these 'Larson' booties from 80%20. Last but certainly not least, you can (and should) tuck your girlies in this sassy animal print number from Agent Provocateur.</span></div>
Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-25341550383446690452012-11-11T17:20:00.000-05:002012-11-11T17:20:01.402-05:00TACO NIGHT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">L, J and I are leanin' and cleanin' it for a skinnier November, so when it came time to host a night-in eat-out, without making our diets go loco, what's better than fish tacos? What else made the cut? Bites of spring salsa on endive and pompous bloody caesars dressed in oyster, pickle, olive and shrimpy finery.</span></div>
Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-4604295157283693312012-10-29T13:22:00.000-04:002012-10-29T13:22:27.140-04:00HAIRDREAMING<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I'm bipolar when it comes to hair - one day I want it short, the next I'll take it bum-grazing. I guess I'm still growing myself a hair-sonality. Today? I'll take it just the perfect length for a Antonio Beradi style braid.</span></div>
<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-65172333350799199902012-10-28T17:24:00.000-04:002012-11-11T17:20:59.003-05:00DÉPANNEUR LE PICK UP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Saturday lunchtime brought L, J and I to a dépanneur (or a bodega for you non-quebeckers). A quick glance around, and you soon realize that it isn't your typical corner store. The rows of Kettle chips (my weakness!), organic mac n' cheese and a coconut water aside, the picnic table right smack beside the beer aisle is indication enough. The <a href="http://depanneurlepickup.com/menu" target="_blank"><b>menu</b></a> is simple, cheap and enticing - and the food, delectable. I ordered the grilled Haloum with mint coleslaw on multi-grain bread with a side of potatoes (a medley of sweet and regular). I took a bite of L's pulled pork - it's like a flavour explosion in your mouth. </span></div>
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<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-45225592553911949932012-10-27T19:52:00.003-04:002012-10-27T19:52:34.711-04:00I HEART LENA DUNHAM<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/d3jzyKF6M7g" width="620"></iframe>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-45075423453002960252012-10-22T19:57:00.000-04:002012-10-22T19:57:54.576-04:00ELIN KLING X MARCIANO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">The much awaited collection officially hits stores Nov. 1st, but the gates of online shopping have been opened. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Click click click <a href="http://guessbymarciano.guess.ca/en/Catalog/Browse/Apparel/Elin%20Kling%20for%20Marciano/?DCMP=EMC-5076&mid=EMC-5076&rid=5076.4218.239&page=99" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> to shop!</span></div>
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-73685955021577749422012-09-22T16:23:00.004-04:002012-09-22T16:42:16.219-04:00CLICK, CLICK!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-56065507788420311022012-09-06T12:43:00.001-04:002012-09-22T16:43:55.622-04:00TONIGHT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930366401003749503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824916391773374346.post-61238048460236921812012-09-03T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-23T13:24:59.124-04:00GAH!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">But when they're swaggy like this little gentleman (donning Paul Smith), I die.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Dining chairs. To marry to (excuse the Francophone in me) our new dining table, from <a href="http://www.artemano.ca/" target="_blank"><u>Artemano</u></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Option Un: the <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/jackson-metal-tub-chair.do" target="_blank"><u>Jackson Metal Tub</u></a> chair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Option Deux: the <a href="http://www.industrywest.com/shop/chairs/marias-a-side-chairs.html" target="_blank"><u>Marais Side Chair</u></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Option Trois: the <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1860433&cm_ps=modal_add_to_cart-_-none-_-other_items_you_may_like&categoryId=cat1830085" target="_blank"><u>Metal SchoolHouse chair</u></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Or, should I go for a modern, sheer poly kind? Maybe in a gray tint.</span></div>
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