Souvenir Spree & Magazine Madness! CHANEL N°1 Camellia Rouge & ELLE España Febrero 2022

CHANEL N°1 CAMELLIA & N° 425 February 2022 ESPAÑA  

 

¿Cuál es tu recuerdo favorite en viaje? Porque me gusta el producto orgánico para el cuidado de la piel, así CHANEL N°1 Camellia Rouge es la selección no doubt. La mejor es la revista local, como mi opinion; porque es un raro ejemplo lingüístico para entender una determinada cultura; por lo tanto, ELLE ESPAÑA Febrero 2022 es mi elección por el viaje de Gran Canaria. 

ELLE ESPAÑA N° 425 February 2022

Born in 1992, The angel of Victoria Secret, the ambassador of ARMANI BEAUTY, with 13 million followers on Instagram, ELLE España cover girl BARBARA PALVIN is flashing her sun-kissed smiles, wearing EMPORIO ARMANI denim jacket, cotton shirt, beaded camisole, satin bra, silk skirt and khaki trench coat for the sun-kissed SS 2022 looks. Together with Stylist Bárbara Garralda, Photographer Rafa Gallar captures Barbara Palvin on location in Sevilla, Spain, alongside the Triana Bridge. From the interview we learn this Hungarian native acclaims herself lazy, since she under some circumstances she sleeps ‘without removing make-ups’ (124) and occasionally was very worried about her diet since she’s been extremely thin, but now she feels freely to take whatever she desires for. As for being the ambassador of ARMANI BEAUTY, that she believes the brand is very direct to communicate with their customers, which is an alternative kind of social power; Palvin as well encourages the new generation of models to fight for what they want, since how the modeling career shaping her life and just how much more she’s grown as a person.

Among 182 pages, size 28cm x 25.5cm, ELLE ESPAÑA divides the whole into ‘SECCIONES’, ‘ESTILO’, ‘AGENDA’, ‘MAGAZINE’, ‘BELLEZA’, ‘MODA’ and ‘LIVING’. The tone of writing style is exceedingly juvenile but in informative way. On its February ELLE BEAUTY AWARDs, readers are able to view the glimpse on those designers and make-up artists’ real voices, both inviting and knowledgeable, and on AGENDA, the recommendation on exhibitions, cinema and publication display ELLE ESPAÑA’s love and support of local cultural events, that’s the voice of a fashion magazine should convey to the public. Oh, among the pages JUAN DIEGO BOTTO and HENRY CAVILL are shiningly available! 

 

N°1 DE CHANEL REVITALIZING SERUM-IN-MIST is one of the most innovating serum I have experienced. Made in France, formulated with the concentration of red camellia extract, N°1 DE CHANEL serum-in-mist is a bi-phase face mist contains 97% naturally derived and 40% camellia-derived ingredients. Enriched with protective red camellia oil and refreshing camellia water, it delivers comfort and radiance to my skin. With the purchase come along with N°1 DE CHANEL revitalizing cream and Hydra Beauty Perfecting Balm 5ml in tubes, which are the best to carry on in my daily cosmetic sac or on the road. The trial package in red camellia floral design of N°1 DE CHANEL revitalizing eye cream and Fond de Teint N°10 are also easy to use-then-dispose on the go. 

 

Created by Chanel Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer Lucia Pica, CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE VELVET #627 CAMÉLIA CARMIN offers a certain soft spot for the balm-like Camélia Blanc and the lux-looking Camélia Rouge Metal, which boasts a super-fine sparkle. At first glance, the lacquer-like case of these lipsticks looks just like the usual Rouge Allure design. But the gold-tipped housing for the pigmented lipstick bullets each feature a Camellia flower embossed on its end. 

 

Sharing a rich crimson redness as #627 Camélia Carmin, LE ROUGE CRAYON DE COULEUR MAT #265 SUBVERSION with merely 1,2g net weight is even easier to reach them from any pocket. Le Rouge Crayon de Couleur owns a rather slick and lightweight formulation for its surprisingly pigmented. Despite having lighter texture, the lip crayon collection delivers incredibly rich and cushioning on my lips. The color glides beautifully across the lip contours, smoothing out any fine lines and wrinkles. While the crayon is twist-up and retractable, its soft tip dulls quite quickly; therefore, highly recommend using a lip brush for the bolder colors to obtain a precise application. 

 

CHANEL LONGWEAR INTENSE CREAM EYELINER #65 HYPERBLACK with waterproof gel liner creates a super, vinyl finish for a bold, punk rock striking look, lasting much longer than Bobbie Brown Black Ink. The lid carving interlocked CC logo, the slightly heavier glass container and the foldable mini brush are either a lovely deco on the dressing table or the best companion on the road. 

Cuisine Crush Gran Ganaria! Las Frutas, Vino Sangría y La Coneja a La Parrilla en Gran Canaria

Las Palmas & Maspalomas, Gran Canaria  

¿Á dónde comemos en Gran Canaria? In Spain we shall try the most exotic fruits and food. Never a red wine connaisseuse but forever the sangría addictive, there is no doubt I would miss this great opportunity to savor various as possible during our stay. Upon the arrival it is after 20h00 when we finish the check-in, luckily the walking distance to La Playa de Canteras only take less than 100 meters away from Calle Tomás Miller; therefore, Madre Del Amor Hermoso serves us the best sangria experience ever. 

MADRE DEL AMOR HERMOSO 

With the tropical theme of interior design, the furniture at MADRE DEL AMOR HERMOSO  owns colonial style mixed with Central American touch. The mister waiter indeed provides us a lot of linguistic fun time since he passionately asks ‘Espanõl? Inglés?’, while he could only comments ‘You know, we have el pescado del día, servido con salsa de champiñones y verduras a la plancha, very very good, y tenemos un montón de bebidas para elegir….’ My main dish selection finalize with grilled rabbit served with potatoes and carrots and a 500ml cup of sangria. 

How to personalize homemade sangría? Here are the steps to enjoy with family and friends:

Preparations: 

1. Spanish Red Wine: There is no need to splurge on an expensive bottle, while Rioja wine is the popular choice, which typically features garnacha or tempranillo grapes. 

2. Brandy: It’s also a free choice to sub in cognac or orange liqueur instead. 

3. Fresh chopped fruit: The standard three fruits you encounter most often in Spain are oranges, lemons and green apples, we also taste there are kiwi fruits, blue berries or strawberries style of sangria.  

4. Sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup or honey for a natural alternative, and sparkling water, in alternative replacement with light soda, Sprite, La Casera or ginger ale.  

Savoir-Faire

1.     Chop the fruit into cube sizes, combine the diced fruit, wine, brandy, the juice of one orange, and a cinnamon stick together in a large pitcher. Feel free to add sugar or honey in a tablespoon. 

2.     Cover and refrigerate: Pop the pitcher in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours before serving, 

3.     Serve: Serve the sangría over ice, topping off each glass with a splash of bubbly soda/ sparkling water if desired!

RESTAURANTE MARTEL HOUSE 

Before walking toward to Dunas de Maspalomas, I devour yet another grilled rabbit at RESTAURANTE MARTEL HOUSE, where the waiters and chef are very friendly and funny, welcoming us as if we were the closed cousins, keeping their curiosity if we are datable. Comparing to the dish from MADRE DEL AMOR HERMOSO, MARTEL HOUSE provides more of taste of camping game: deep fried French fries, stewed seasonal vegetables, freshly made coleslaw,and slightly burnt, intense chewy and less juicy meat. The rabbit leg can be tasted in similarity with chicken breasts, while those I live on and off during our stay in Gran Canaria, owing a taste of wilderness, that the odor is carrying the grassy highland with rather dry North African wind.

Special Thanks: Wendy

Fashion Fun Gran Canaria! Zara Overall, Chanel Choker & Silk Twilly On Day of Dune

Dunas de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria 

DUNAS DE MASPALOMAS are sand dunes located on the south-eastern coast of Gran Canaria, formed by sand from the now subdued marine shelf during the last Ice Age, which, a 1,000 acre area have been protected as a nature reserve since 1987, inclusive of a fantastic long beach, a dynamic sand dune system, palm grove and a brackish lagoon. The mix of desert and oasis natural park is surrounded by the Maspalomas resorts, where quite a lot of Nordic tourists would rent an apartment hotel and enjoy several old-fashioned, cliché shopping centres in the neighbourhood. 

 

It takes us an hour road trip from Santa Catalina Bus Station to YUMBO Shopping centre. We first enjoy a lavish Spanish lunch, visit Parque Botánico de Maspalomas, and by foot toward to the Dunas de Maspalomas, the wind speed is 25m/s after 17:30 upon our arrival. 

How to wear outfits chic and comfy at windy day of dune? ZARA 71% cotton, 20% polyester and 9% elastane dark blue overall not only offers the soft and breathable material to walk around, but also prevents the strong winds from sneaking massive mass of sands into my waist; ZARA rubber and plastic transparent slippers sets the toes free easier once the sands invade in between, and for the balance of rather darker hue of overall, CHANEL SS21 pastel CC logo with ivory white 100% silk twilly is always the best investment to decorate atop as hair band, for the torso as alternative belt, and for any sac as cute accessory. 

 

My yet another favourite accessory is CHANEL AW21 pearl choker with interlock leather chain, either wearing as a punk rock mode with baroque CC logo speaking out loud, or double wrap as multiple layers of elegant bracelet, its mix of chic and cool allowing me to swift the look immediately, definitely one of my lovely collection of CHANEL fashion jewelry. 

 

In order to protect arms and partial skins from the high UV at dune day, MOSCHINO BOUTIQUE 100% silk blouse with buttons is easy to style with ZARA overall in half-opened look for a touch of sensuality. Last but not the least, a pair of rather light weight MIU MIU round-frame glittered acetate sunglasses with the gradient greyish lenses make my vision comfortable during the walk; they are also handy to tuck up on the vertex of head, for the instant hairpin to ease and settle the flapping hair within the wind. 

 

If 10,000 footsteps approximately equal to 8km, then we roughly reach 22 km on Dune Day.  Hanging around from the palm grove to the coast line, posing yoga postures and doing selfies to get the goofy looks, the final touch of fashion fun photo shootings is surprising amazing; we all image ourselves as the leading actors at the chapter of Frank Herbert and Denis Villeneuve’s masterpiece of DUNE. 

 

DUNE DAY, NADA DULL DAY.

 

TOP TIP 1: Carrying a pair of slippers on the road is always the must-have at luggage packing

TOP TIP 2: A 100% silk twilly is highly multi-functional, collect as various as possible for the instant change of Le Look of Day

 

Special Thanks: Wendy