Someone Told Me

Do you know the song "Quelqu'un m'a dit" by Carla Bruni? Apparently it's on the soundtrack to 500 Days of Summer, but I just came across for the first time and I love this little romantic ditty. I've been practicing it on the guitar myself for the last two days, but there's no way I can match Bruni's deep, rich, raspy tone, which I think makes her version so magical.

I actually didn't know Carla Bruni was a singer. I've only known her as the well-dressed, former-model wife of Nicolas Sarkozy. But this performance makes me respect her so much more as an artist! (Although...doesn't she look breathtakingly beautiful in this video?)

Vintage Roberto Capucci

Ooh la la, I am utterly in love with this stunning vintage dress by Roberto Capucci. This look is so innovative, yet timeless: I feel like it could be pulled off in nearly any decade! The three-dimensionality of this look is wonderful. Rarely is a dress both voluminous and sleek, with such harmonious results.

More info about his designs can be found here.

Pull and Bear Spring/Summer 2012 collection

Last year, when I lived in Mexico City, I was introduced to the European clothing chain Pull & Bear. It's in the same family as Zara, but for some reason it's never expanded into the North American market. Their clothing is very chic and stylish, and thankfully also very affordable!

This summer, I will be spending 3 months in El Salvador for work, and although there are many things I'm excited about, from a fashion point of view I'm thrilled that there is a Pull & Bear store! I've just been lusting over their website. Here are a few of my favourites that I'm thinking about snagging when I get there:

Green ombre top with zigzag pattern - $25

Yellow clutch - $25

Bright, sporty and comfy sweater - $25

Pretty scarf - $20

Tribal print skirt - $30

Cobalt peeptoe wedge espadrilles - $40

Romantic floral dress - $46

The perfect shade of teal green jeggings - $30

This chic white blazer is on sale for $30!

How to choose??!!

Mood music

Just close your eyes, listen to this music, and think of all that is beautiful in the world...