Lady Noree's Blog

Oh yes, I am that nostalgic that I still have to show you a set of photos taken in UK. It is also because I am now without my full-time photographer and can only get new ones done on weekends. I promise pretty ballerina looks and gorgeous French countryside next time. But let us move on! 

I can not say I have been exuding happiness, I can not agree with a society where a university graduate can no longer get paid work. They call us "the CV generation". And it makes me sick that I alone can not change anything. The magnates want us to be sheep, in debt to them body and soul. I have sent hundreds of emails already, just to go unanswered. And waiting for replies is like waiting for Christmas morning and delivery failure notices are the worst enemies. I have even been considering moving to a hot-tempered island, where I can make my home out of palm tree leaves, catch my own fish and have a small chicken and veggie farm. Wouldn't that be nicer than these polluted metropoles? The only thing I might miss is proper medical care. And the occasional dress shopping trip. But surely, coconuts can make a stylish bra? 

Perhaps I am turning into an ecologist, perhaps I am missing my friends, whichever it is, I have this animalistic urge to make a night time bonfire and dance like crazy next to it.

Noree Anne Celine, Mademoiselle la Comtesse

I have found myself with lots of time on my hands. University is over, as you will soon see in the post I'm planning for my exhibition review. And so, last week, after receiving an invitation from Reiss to one of their summer events, I have decided I could go and see a bit of Cheltenham, where I'd never been before. It is a much prettier city than I had expected, with some beautiful houses and The Promenade street with loads of stylish shops. 

No matter what the clouds tell us, the Summer is here, I have my creative cap on and my camera by my side, all ready to meet new people and get some photography projects growing.

Noree Anne Celine, Mademoiselle la Comtesse

Photos courtesy of Elite London and Vogue Japan.

Surprisingly, we have been hit by a heat wave. I can not complain, it is obvious by now that I am addicted to warm weather and sunshine. Which is odd for a person that hates suntanning. It is because I enjoy nature and rain only drowns out the pretty colors, makes me cold, confines me to the house and turns the ground into shoe-eating mud. Good weather gives me incentive to look after myself and my loved ones. And it makes me want to lie in the grass (almost) naked and roll around, to take on the fresh scent and feel that cool touch on my skin. 

Thank you, Vitamin D! 

 

A tasty baby spinach and rucola salad with cherry tomatoes and small red peppers makes the day better and is light and refreshing yet nourishing enough in the warm weather. And for extra cheering up, a bit of floral decorating courtesy of Mother Nature does wonders.

I am mad about flower arrangements. And whenever I can afford it (which is about twice a year), I like to buy a nice bouquet of flowers. This was my first bouquet of the year. Last autumn I had 5 navy irises. You might be surprised how much flowers can improve the atmosphere of a room. It only comes naturally that at the moment, my favorite perfume is Flower Party from Yves Rocher. I like to look like a flower and smell like one.

And for anyone in UK, we have our final photography exhibition on Friday, the 1st June at the University City Campus in Newport. The reception is at 18:30 so come by if you can. Free drinks and lots of art to look at! See you there?

Noree Anne Celine, Mademoiselle la Comtesse

The loveliest places are those shrouded in mystery and the loveliest houses are those with at least one flower climbing them. The sweet scent and the crunch of the gravel under your feet are attuned to the vibrations of the whole living world. And the playful pastels of the flowers clinging to the ochre of the Victorian stone make this mansion an icon of the Aesthetics, as it stands proud guardian at the entrance of the town, reminding us with suave whispers that the countryside is wonderful.  

H&M tulip dress, Steilmann scarf worn draped with vintage cameo brooch, New Look bag, Forever 21 necklace, Blue Banana glasses, Atmosphere gloves, SpotOn shoes, vintage belt 

And check out Our Design, they have some amazing furniture of modern and vintage styles! 

A Lady's most passionate desires are unveiled in the shade of magnificent constructions, while the blissful dreaming takes over any character when faced with Beauty.

Noree Anne Celine, Mademoiselle la Comtesse

Despite the incessant rain and fog, there have been a few brief days of stillness and even a shy sun came out to greet us yesterday, before being chased away by more rain this morning. And in those brief moments of joy and perfection, when nature's beauty was more inebriating than any wine, the rape fields have managed to bloom into a cloud of yellow covering the hilly fields. And driving on narrow country roads, all I could wish for was to dive on that comfortable yellow blanket and roll around in the soft scented flowers. 

I leave you there for today. Do not forget the Giveaway, there is still time. Off I run now, back to the real world of working adults. No rest for the wicked (lady)!

Noree Anne Celine, Mademoiselle la Comtesse

There are many ad campaigns and photographs that I love, but it is rare that any would make me this infatuated with its imagery and objects. The minimalist photographs are perfect! And the fancy little sweets have awaken my appetite for a cup of tea and cake somewhere in a cafe on the French Riviera (which, really, is an ideal place to wear such delicate treasures). As for the jewels themselves, there is no need for words on my part. They are elegant, of vibrant colors, delicate and feminine. They are not opulent, but daintily perfect.

Have a look for yourselves and see what you think of Chopard's Precious Temptations Collection.

And my absolute favorite, this necklace and earrings set in two colors that are very dear to me at the moment: emerald and amethyst.

You put alternating layers in a glass or small jar and add mint syrup 

You mix it a little so that you get an uneven mushy paste (so I meant it when I said a little!)

After that I also added a bit of plum sorbet that I pushed into my paste to look like sections of meat

And as the final touch, I added a jelly decoration

Creepy look, but yummy taste!