Author: Barbora

Slovakia-born, Toronto-dwelling fashion lover. A fashion consultant, freelance writer, red carpet reporter and the creator behind ChiChi.

The ’90s beret trend is back

The classic accessory of Parisian artists is enjoying a major moment this fall and I’m loving it. There’s a long history of chic women sporting the beret. Not only has it graced style icons we all know and adore (Kate Moss, Karolina Kurkova, Barbra Streisand, Brigitte Bardot, Twiggy), but it was also a major accessory… Continue reading The ’90s beret trend is back

Tamara Šimončíková Heribanová o živote v Lisabone

Tami je človek, ktorého nesmierne obdivujem. Je talentovaná, pracovitá, inšpiratívna, obetavá a úspešná nielen vo svojom odbore, ale vo všetkom, na čo siahne. Od minulého roka žije s rodinou v portugalskom Lisabone a tak ma zaujímalo, ako sa jej darí, čomu sa tam venuje, čo jej na tejto krajine učarovalo a čo je tam najviac chýba.… Continue reading Tamara Šimončíková Heribanová o živote v Lisabone

TIFF 2018: 8 Must-See Films

With the arrival of fall comes a veritable cornucopia of brand new movies, but with so many choices it can be difficult to figure out what’s actually worth your while. You don’t want to waste good popcorn on bad movies, after all. Now that the dust has settled and we’re closing the door on TIFF… Continue reading TIFF 2018: 8 Must-See Films

Get the Look: Natalie Portman, Venice Film Festival

walks the red carpet ahead of the 'Vox Lux' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 4, 2018 in Venice, Italy.

Sometimes celebrity makeup looks are all you need to provide you with some inspiration. Lots of red carpet looks tend to be striking, yet equally subtle. This week, I invited an award winning make-up artist Eileen Kastner-Delago, to tell us how to achieve Natalie Portman’s red carpet looks from the 75th annual Venice Film Festival.… Continue reading Get the Look: Natalie Portman, Venice Film Festival

9 Tips for Planning Your Own Wedding

I knew I’d be excited and completely head over heels –  but planning my own wedding gave me an entirely different perspective on weddings. It’s a well-known fact that wedding planning is daunting and attempting it with your better half can really put your relationship to the test. In an ideal world, most of us would… Continue reading 9 Tips for Planning Your Own Wedding

Men Confidential: Ako to vidia chlapi

Žijeme v dobe emancipácie. V dobe, v ktorej máme my ženy šancu ukázať svetu, že sme samostatné. Šikovné. Dravé. Cieľavedomé. Že sa vieme o seba postarať. Na druhej strane s tým súvisí naša zvýšená sebakritickosť, náročnosť, snaha o dokonalosť, snaha naplniť očakávania a nesklamať tých, ktorí v nás tak veria. Rozmýšľali ste ale niekedy nad… Continue reading Men Confidential: Ako to vidia chlapi

Summer Glow: Get a Perfect Sun-Kissed Look

We have reached the end of July, that means summer is half over. Time to fully embrace it! Meaning? Get that perfect sun-kissed look! Nothing says good times and great holidays more vividly than a glowing dewy skin. When the temperature rises, the last thing you want is to coat your face with heavy foundation… Continue reading Summer Glow: Get a Perfect Sun-Kissed Look

Here’s What Meghan Markle’s wedding hair & makeup might look like

I’ve been covering Harry & Meghan love story for different media outlets since it became first known. Now, with the wedding in just 4 days, the questions that I’ve been asked a few times–especially more recently – are: Who will design Meghan Markle’s wedding dress? What will Meghan choose for her wedding day makeup? How… Continue reading Here’s What Meghan Markle’s wedding hair & makeup might look like