André Rieu in the morning.. ,,History of philosophy" at noon.. Vincent van Gogh for teatime. A new dress in progress. Creativity needs a free mind to absorb inspirations, to feel the wind of change, to set the sun and to let the spirit speak..
Within the last seven days I was in France and Monaco and Italie and Germany and three times in Austria and Poland. And that changes perspectives.. Last week, I turned 25, even if it was the number 21 that turned out to be very special. But what is age if not an illusion, what is life if not a never-ending voyage, a race for the Grand Prix, what are dreams worth if they don't turn into reality and who is Chopin if not a genius..?
They say too much is never enough.. And they are right. Absolutelty. The Cannes Film Festival is all about too much, but that is why it is so fabulous. Nevertheless, in the constant search for new impressions, I went to the breathtaking Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc where the Chanel Cruise Collection took place last year. Karl Lagerfeld has chosen the Palace of Versailles to present the collection for this year, but in the end there is no place like the Côte d'Azur.
And there is no place like Monaco and Monte-Carlo. Very elegant and classy, thus all I love..
I came, I saw and I just felt in love. Cannes is magic. It is an elegant, beautiful and sophisticated place and life without sophistication is a life without sense. I really mean it. Yesterday the Cannes Film Festival started and the remarkable amount of tuxedos everywhere was so wonderful to watch. A hypnotizing beauty. Elegance of life is the quintessence of life. I mean it, too.
After a perfect evening at the terrace of the most perfect place, it was time to discover the Cannes VIP Room. Jean-Roch had a tuxedo as well and he looked terrific. Christian Audigier came too and P.Diddy gave a really nice performance. Like at l'ARC in Paris last year. Almost. Because this is Cannes and nothing can be and is the same.
Perfection..: My one and only aim.. Beauty..: My love.. Fashion..: My language.. Cannes..: My home..
The quality of life in Cannes is beyond words. I'm spending my days taking in the magic ambience of the azure sea, of the blue sky, of the golden sun.. And reality is flowing like a dream.. And dreams are shining here truly.. And there are those overwhelming places like Carlton or Martinez or Majestic or Miramar.. And I feel closer to myself.. Closer to answering those questions intriguing me for so long.. Closer to that fire burning..
Life isn't about having dreams, life is about living them.. While always hunting for new fascinations, I arrived in Cannes. The first thing I did was enjoying the wonderful Carlton terrace. It was the only place where I wanted to take my first breath of Cannes and this breath tasted delicious. Trust in your desire.. This is the only key to happiness..
I cannot wait to be in the arms of the ocean. Coming soon. Edmond Haraucourt said: ,,To leave is to die a little", but this sentence shows clearly that this man was obviously crazy! Staying is to die and not only a little.. New perspectives, new horizons, new lives, this is all what counts. I have spent a nice evening at the Plaza Athénée today and a nice Café de la Paix teatime yesterday after visiting the Perfume Museum Fragonard, but what I need is new energy. Thus I cannot wait to be in the arms of the ocean. Coming soon..
It wasn't an ordinary morning. None is so. Victor Hugo said: "Nothing is stronger than an idea whose time has come". And what is life if not a perpetually chase after ideas in order to make them real at the right time..? When it comes. Nevertheless, as another great man said: "The future starts today, not tomorrow", so waiting endlessly for the right time can be pernicious. In fact, life is all about changes. So what, if they need courage..?
I found something special at the Wrocław's airport yesterday which by the way is the most impressive airport I ever saw: the book ,,Chopin - Prince of the Romantics" written by the Polish count Adam Zamoyski who was born in New York City but has spent most of his life in England. According to the Financial Times, the book is: ,,Valuable... Zamoyski captures the flavor of musical life in 1830s Paris". Exactly what I was searching for. Other press critics called it terrific and splendid and what I have read yet allows me to confirm those opinions. So much great man and woman come from Poland. It is such a great country that fosters it's traditions while having a rich and turbulent history. I needed to leave Poland in order to make this observation, but one always needs distance to see things clearer.
After all, you can change where you are, but you cannot change who you are..
Life has to be appreciated from the right point of view and a 12 cm high heel creates undoubtedly such a perfect perspective. Nicholas Kirkwood is not only a shoe designer, but he is an artist who puts love and passion into his masterpieces. In order to achieve perfection, the highest attention must be paid to details. So does Mr. Kirkwood. He just holds the magic wand that transforms a shoe into a dream.
We have to live our dreams and.. walk them as well.
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