Christmas Jumper time

Warm, funny and trendy all in one makes christmas jumper. Can be worn whole winter, but especially worn in December. I'm fascinated by how cute girls look with jeans, boots, bracelets and christmas jumpers on. Looks comfy, leisure still very stylish. Girls, GO SHOPPING!

Topshop

Urban Outfitters t-rex jumper

ASOS Petite

New Look

Boohoo.com

NYE in Baku. Celebrations.

Go Rouge presents you top places in Baku to spend your New Year Eve party.

Kempinski Hotel Badamdar and Sky Group are inviting you to have unforgettable night full of great entertainment, delicious food and happy moments!

Ticket price is 250 azn* per person. Tickets  are available at Kempinski Hotel Badamdar +994 (012) 538 90 90 

and Karaoke room Purple +994 (50) 688 51 15

Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel prepared a real surprise for NYE. The hotel is going to host 3 different parties at the same time in different halls: "NEW YEAR MASQUERADE EXTRAVAGANZA" for 300 AZN,"GOLDEN RETRO FIESTA" for 200 AZN and "NEW YEAR BASH" for 50 AZN. FOR MORE İNFO:

(+994 50) 550 40 10; (+994 50) 515 18 18

"Celebrate New Year's Eve at no.1 night-out venue of Baku!"Pasifico invites you the NYE party with the best DJs and performers of the city. Get more info at 912 4931221

Hilton Hotel Baku, Sevda Ballroom presents you Pacha Ibiza party with the resident DJ Graham Sahara. Table tickets - 250 AZN, standing tickets - 100 AZN. Tickets are sold in Hilton Baku Mob:(050)216-1778 / (055)200-1020

HEZZ invites you to the New Year Eve party with French soul-diva KELLY JOYCE and club residents all night Elio Sanchez & Dj Hazy. Tickets cost 200 AZN including menu. Call +994 (12) 510-6600 for reservations.

The Tower Pub & Bar presents Incredible New Year Eve

with most interesting show and music from Best DJ's of the Baku. Standart - 50 AZN,

De Luxe - 100 AZN. For more info please call : (012) 404 85 88

(051) 355 04 68

Gifts for him

As promised earlier I am presenting you my top 5 gifts for men. So I did some digging, visited shops, surfed internet - as usual getting a present for your man/dad/brother/son is the hardest thing, since they don't wear makeup or jewlery, are not really interested in tons of things from fashion to cooking and have very limited amount of gaments to wear. And it appears that the best thing to buy for a man is a gadget if you can afford or follow his hobbys and make conclusions. So here is my top 5:

1. Christmans Jumper. Of all prices, all qualities and styles. Very fashionable this winter and best for leisure outfit. Check out men stores like Debenhams, Zara or asos.com 

2. Men Flight Bag. Did you realize he is carrying too many things with? 2 mobile phones, wallet, keys, earphones... Try to secretly wonder whether it would be comfy for him to put everything in one bag and carry things together without losing or forgetting them. If he is okay with that - go ahead. Men Flight Bags are compact, roomy and comfy. You can get sportive one in Adidas or classic (leather maybe) in stationary or men shops.

3. Shaving kits. Razors, aftershave, shavers. Because all men shave. Depends on how they shave. For razor shavers there are gorgeous razor kits online in Emporium  and in L'occitane stores in Baku.

4. Beats by Dre. Everyone loves music. Quality is the condition. Buying Beats for your man is a win-win shopping - you can use them yourself later on ;). Medium sized Beats cost 173AZN in Music Gallery store in Baku. Or you can order one via ebay.

5. iPhone/iPad Speakers. Again for music fans who love to enjoy music at (or office) very useful gift. The price starts from 50 AZN and you can get any kind from small to really big ones.

Celebs wearing Christmas Jumpers. 

Shaving kit on Emporium online store for 83 AZN.

Medium sized Beats headphones.

Flight Bag for men

Electric Shaver Braun. 

Speakers for iPhone/iPad.

Hope the list will be useful and the gift receiver will be glad.

Trending this winter

Sometimes I do believe that the end is close - currently everything is trending: colorful bright stuff, mini skirts, leopard, boots, baroque, metal, bold necklaces and whatever else comes on your mind. Let's take a look on trends collages. 

I am so gonna spend winter in mini. Super cute dress on Cheryl Cole - Thakoon Addition Quilted leather and plaid wool mini dress and Jimmy Choos

Very rough bold and beautiful combo of red and leopard. Gorgeous Agent Provocateur gloves, red skirt and chiffon leopard blouse, boots and blazer.

Miranda Kerr rocks with mini Alexander Wang tweed dress and high boots.

Collar Necklaces under blouse collar, on a vest - for all fashionistas everywhere from office to party!

Christmas pants and a sweater - warm, trendy, joyful as the holiday. 

Pleated mini skirt and cotton blend Zoe Karssen sweatshirt+shoulderbag and black shoes - girlish style. Oh la la...

Every girl has a white shirt and black shoes in wardrobe - add a new warm skirt, this one is midi Erdem Frida floral print pencil skirt - business casual.

Exclusive Gifts for her

New Year eve is coming up. Every one is rushing for presents. Me as well. Exploring new things for women and men, surfing internet, online shops, visiting malls - as usual I want everything to be unique. Here are some gifts for HER that every woman would be happy to get!

1. White Linen Sea Turtle Compact Powder  275$. This lucky swimmer has it all: a shell that gleams in the rich tones of the deep and crystal-studded flippers that twinkle in the sun.  Elegantly boxed with a velvety pouch. Approximate dimensions: 2 1/8" square x 1/2"D. I doubt you can get one in Baku, so use the chance if you or your friends are abroad. None of the online shops ships to Baku unfortunately. 

2. Estee Lauder 'pleasures - Golden Bird' Solid Perfume 89$. Another holiday edition by Estee. The limited-edition collectible opens to reveal sheer, fresh Estee Lauder pleasures in a long-lasting solid perfume. Elegantly boxed, with a velvety pouch. 

3. Elegantly Untamed online iPhone cases shop. http://www.elegantlyuntamed.com/

Anya makes exculisev iPhone cases designs which are one of a kind. The cases are not cheap, but they are very stylish. The shop ships to Baku. Enjoy the beauty.

4. ASOS Trophy Jacket With Baroque Embellishment €166.68. I know I am absolute ultimate bling fan. And baroque is so trendy lately. This jacket will be perfect match for little black dresses, jeans, evening outfit or just going out in spring. Plus buying online in ASOS is easy as can be. Check it out here and do not forget to find out her size :)

5. Charlotte Olympia "The Dolly" Platforms 840AZN. Dolly Platforms are dream shoes of every fashionista. Very bold and beautiful. Perfect for every outfit from gothic to classic. You can get in Emporium shops or online here.

Enjoy and wait for another gift posts FOR HIM and BUDGET.

White Linen Sea Turtle Compact Powder  275$.

Estee Lauder 'pleasures - Golden Bird' Solid Perfume 89$

Elegantly Untamed online iPhone cases shop

ASOS Trophy Jacket With Baroque Embellishment €166.68

Charlotte Olympia "The Dolly" Platforms 840AZN

Le Silla shoes

Despite being a huge bling fan I am also very much into shoes. As of my entire life Loubs has been an ultimate shoes desire for me. When I saw the bridal collection of Louboutin with gem stones for the first time I totally lost my mind. But this one is about another shoes brand, more available price-wise, but as unique as almost Loubs are. 

Le Silla is an italian fashion shoe brand, utterly elegant. For me Le Silla has always been unique platform shoes (later I've noticed the same platform style on Charlotte Olympia). For those who did not know - Le Silla has a shop in Baku, Azerbaijan on U. Hajibeyov str. next to Patrizia Pepe. 

No doubt - the jeweled ones are exceptionally expensive. But you can stop by the shop to check out new shoes collection (and cute bags). Or check out the web-site. Definitely adorable shoes.

Dark Ruby Patent Leather Ankle Boots (now for 324EU, on sale)

Pearled patent leather with decorative metal detailing island platform | 5.1″ stiletto heel & 1.2″ platform | $1035.00 at Stylebop

Le Silla Bridal

Over-knee fetish boots

How it's made

Jeweled peep-toe shoes, 3.000$

I am infected by gem stones!

Whatever sparkles immediately pulls my attention. And so did these Steve Madden Conncord flats. Very cozy, stylish, excelent with jeans or pleated skirt. Wear everyday or be comfy on a party. Super great for active New Year party. It looks gorgeous.
The price in Turker was 245 TL, it's 99$ on the web-site.

Conncord by Steve Madden. Photo from Zappos. 

Buy them on Steve Madden web-site for 99.95$+39$ for shipping to Azerbaijan.

Easiest cookies for party

There was no sweets at all to have with tea, so I made this easy fast cookies. It takes:
1. A cup of flour
2. Less than a cup of sugar
3. Half a pack of butter (I added cream too)
4. Bit of baking powder, salt, vanilla, lemon rind

Mix softened butter, salt, vanilla and sugar with mixer till it looks like a cream. Start adding flour with baking powder. When the pastry is ready, roll it and cut into pieces. Preheat oven on 170C. Refrigerate the cut pieces half an hour. Then bake 20 min.
I added sugar powder and cinnamon. Best for tea.

Holiday outfit

New Year's Eve is a classic family holiday, where close ones gather together to have a delightful time. Late years many people prefer just partying all night long. I think you can do it any weekend, or on any other holiday. But keep the traditions and spend this night with your family and pick the right look for that special night.

The best look for family holidays are classic looks. Flared and fluffy dresses, plait skirts, noble colors, floral accessories or pussy bows and charming makeup. Take a look on some of the collages to create own family party style.

Jane Norman purple dress 64$ with a white blazer.
Steeve Madden suede purple shoes

Tulip dress, pussy bows - always win

House of Fraser, mint velvet dress 46$
Pour La Victoire, purple suede shoes 265$
plus grey/purple accessories 

Rock the look with dark Topshop dress 250$
Black blazer and black suede shoes

Fresh but warm look with Topshop top and plait skirt and beige shoes

Classic NY Eve party color - red. Combine it with white

Plait skirts always to the rescure. Comibe with classic shirt or a simple t-shirt.
Add black shoes and black gloves to complete the look.
Black Alexander Wang plait skirt 295$

Vintage look with a lace flared dress, high heels and square bag. Perfection.

Holiday snacks

Besides serving bunch of delicious New Year food and drink for tons of guests at your place, do not forget to fill every corner of the dining room with appetizing treats and snacks. For example a day before having the real holiday preparation have some pretzels, cookies, croutons or bread sticks with dip, canape or get some more ideas by looking through snack pics. 

Spinach Balls with tomato dip

German Pretzel. Salty snack

Croutons with cheesy baked artichoke dip

Garlic Cheesy Bread

Healthy snacks

Canape

Homemade chocolate cookies with nuts