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  Hey there! I have so much to tell you, so many pictures to share, but all of a sudden the server is non co operating, refusing to upload more pictures. Have I exceeded the space limit, or is it just me? I have sent out an S.O.S signal to my handy computer guys, but since it's Friday night I have my doubts.. I'll just have to sit tight in my life boat, waiting for help to reach me in the giant worldwideweb...

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Chanel news

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Makeup lovers look here! In the shops we now find the exclusive and limited Byzantine collection by Chanel. Red, gold and black for a classic and luminous look. Love the gold blush and the lovely red lipstick (with a tone of blue). Great to wear on it's own with no other makeup. (or to leave a message on the mirror with..!) The eyeshadows inspired by the Chanel buttons and with the double C's is so pretty it's a shame to use it really! For the lucky few, Chanel is also launching the Byzance collection (first picture) limited edition and numbered, only 1500 pieces have been made! This is no 0195...

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special Missoni

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Ok, you guessed just right, I was talking about the amazing Missoni family, that I had the enormous pleasure of spending the day together with! After a delightful intimate lunch at Ottavio's and Rosita's house (Rosita being on a trip abroad, here you never stop!) we stepped just a couple of meters away to where the collections are being created. It's all here. Angela Missoni guided me through each step, from the choosing of the thread and yarn, how the unique knitting machines are working and how you thread them (an amazing amounts of different yarn is being used!) and how the ready cloth is being ironed and prepared for cutting. We then entered the labratory where seamstresses are sewing...

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