Monthly archives:February 2016

Secret Beaches in Rio: Grumari

4. February 2016
Lifestyle & More, Travel & Abenteuer
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Once in Rio de Janeiro, some of you, especially those who want to explore new things, might want to visit some spots that aren’t full of tourists. Grumari is one of those secret spots you should definitely give a visit. It’s a seashore offering 2.5km of rustic beach flair with a...

Artsy Rio: Fabrica Behring

4. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Rio de Janeiro is diverse, colorful, multi-cultural and has so much to offer. Fabrica Behring   is one of the special highlights, which you can find in Santo Cristo, one of Rio’s districts. In the former factory for sweets and chocolates now lies an arts center. The motto is “from old...

Hair care by ÜBERWOOD®

4. February 2016
Beauty & Body, Hair & Skin
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The launch of the new line called ÜBERWOOD® marks the beginning of a new era defined by a whole new type of hair cosmetics and hair care products. The Überwood products are supposed to be environmentally friendly and are particularly designed to meet the principles of sustainability, which you don't get to see very often on the beauty...

Cantao, the modern version of the 70s

4. February 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Cantao is fashion which is so colorful, expressive and affectionate that it stirs every woman’s blood. The Brazilian label Cantao comes along with refreshing designs. The style is casual with a bit of hippie-chic meeting a playful bohemian look. The result is splendid with enchanting outfits dominated by colors and...

Black & White @ Barbara Casasola

4. February 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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In her winter collection, Brazilian designer Barbara Casasola places everything on black and white, while staging them with rare, colorful elements. She has a modern and sophisticated, fancy and yet restrained style. Her creativity results in voluminous silhouettes that flatter the body of the wearer despite everything. In the collections, the...

Pomegranate body lotion by Weleda

4. February 2016
Shopping
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Enjoy the sensual and feminine fragrance of this body lotion while your skin gets all the vitality it needs. Organic pomegranate, sesame oil, apricot oil and shea butter come together in this precious lotion. For an amazing anti aging effect and a healthy skin. click here to get to the shop

After Sun Gel by Annemarie Börlind

4. February 2016
Shopping
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This after sun gel by Annemarie Börlind refreshes your skin after a long sunbath. This gel works without fats but with Aloe Vera, perfect to add some moisture to your skin. click here to get to the shop

Shopping in Rio

4. February 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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Rio de Janeiro is a dream for all holidaymakers. The Brazilian metropolis offers stunning scenery and captures the imagination of uncountable visitors each year. It’s a cosmopolitan multicultural city which the traveler enters. Explore the legendary Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain which tower above the skyscrapers. Visitors can relax...

Blanc De Blance Champagner by Maison Ruinart

4. February 2016
Shopping
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This Ruinart blanc de blance Champagner by Maison Ruinart is the perfect drink for a romantic evening or a nice dinner with friends. The champagne contains 12,5% alcohol, no dyestuffs and is from France. Taste high quality. click here to get to the shop

First layer slim fit sport shirt woman

4. February 2016
Shopping
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Motivate yourself with this first layer trainings shirt. The slim fit shirt will protect you from ultraviolet rays and also from the low temperatures. A perfect piece for a perfect work out. click here to get to the shop

TARZAN, a musical composed by Phil Collins

3. February 2016
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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The legend about a boy that disappeared in the jungle and was raised by monkeys after his parents died is probably known by everyone. After all, there are more than 20 novel adaptations that tell the continuation of the original story. Besides, 22 different actors threw themselves from branch to...

OWLOON Valentines Day Collection

3. February 2016
Fashion & Style
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OWLOON is known for their traditional dirndl dresses with a modern twist. Unique fabrics with beautiful colors and patterns are used to create the ideal and stylish Dirndl, which is going to get you all the attention on every Oktoberfest and other festive events. The latest collection of OWLOON features extremely romantic pieces ranging from blouses to short...

Olympics 2016 – chances for Rio

3. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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2016 is a year full of spectacular events, among which surely are the Olympics. This time, Brazil received the chance to host this long awaited spectacle. Following the motto “Viva sua Paixão“, which means “live your passion“, the Olympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro. As it is...

Brazilian Body Hair Bleaching

3. February 2016
Beauty & Body, Hair & Skin
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Summertime means beach time, but before putting on our bikinis, we have to get rid of annoying hairy legs and arms. In Brazil, however, glowing peach fuzz is very popular. Instead of achieving hair-free baby skin by shaving and waxing, people use products to lighten their peach fuzz. Sol de Janeiro...

Gowns and Cocktail Dresses by Carlos Miele

3. February 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Brazil is a colorful country, which is also reflected in the local fashion. Brazilian designer Carlos Miele adds the refreshing variety of colors in his collections and with that, he hits the bull's eye. He appeals to the modern woman, reinventing her over and over again. Sometimes, she is seductive,...

Colorful jewelry set

3. February 2016
Shopping
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The shiny jewelry set comes in all the bright colors of the rainbow and gives your outfit a special touch. The set contains earrings and a bracelet, both gilded with fancy rosé. What a beautiful gift idea!  click here to get to the shop

The Brazilian Look

3. February 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Powerful colors, lots of accessories and preferably a broad smile on the face – this is the Brazilian look. As the fifth largest country in the world and the largest country in Latin America, it has a determining influence on fashion which has been steadily developing since the 90s. The...

Lipgloss set by Bobbi Brown

3. February 2016
Shopping
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This lipgloss set by Bobbi Brown will bring glamour into your daily life. It contains Pink Oyster - a shiny plum color, Pretty - a bright pink and Sequin - a golden topaz. Choose your look and enjoy the beautiful side of life. click here to get to the shop

Brazilian Women‘s Beauty Trends

2. February 2016
Beauty & Body
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Brazil is one of the most beautiful countries, not only because of the mesmerizing landscapes, beaches and weather conditions but also because of all the Brazilian beauty fanatics. Women and men (!) take their looks more than seriously. Brazilian women are also known to spend 11 times more of their...

MEXX Summer is now - Fragrances for Her & Him

2. February 2016
Beauty & Body, Perfume
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The new fragrances by Mexx tell the story of 'Summer is now'. The beginning of summer is about the refreshing energy of spontaneous moments when two people meet. This energy is reflected in the fresh and light fragrances by Mexx for women and for men. Both compositions create a perfect harmony when combined. The women's fragrance with its pink design is defined by a...

Alexandre Herchcovitch

2. February 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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Young, talented and creative is what defines Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch. With his collections, he captures the audience regularly at runway shows. He creates collections where elegance is used for urban street wear and vice versa, in other words, where nonchalant elements add a more casual touch to refined pieces....

Home: arm chair Maira

2. February 2016
Shopping
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Lay back and relax on this gorgeous arm chair Maria. If you lift up the seat and pull it forwards, the arm chair pops up almost by itself. What a clever design! click here to get to the shop 

Romantic straw hat by bedacht

2. February 2016
Shopping
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What a nostalgic highlight! Feel like a lady from the early days with this romantic straw hat by bedacht. The big bow and the feminine color make this hat a real eye-catcher. It's been made of natural straw which makes the hat especially good for hot summer days. click here to...

Brazilian Beach Fashion by Lenny Niemeyer

2. February 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Brazil is the place to go when it comes to swimwear and there’s no other designer who has influenced it more than Lenny Niemeyer. The designer moved from Sao Paulo to Rio, where she discovered her talent and began designing unique swimsuits. After over 10 years in the fashion industry,...
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