Princess Diana, 20th anniversary of her death

August 31st 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. I never met her, nor did I ever see her in real life, but she touched me and millions of others with her smile, kindness and incredibly big heart. May her legacy live on forever.

Photo's taken at MATE, Museo Mario Testino, in Lima, Peru.
Read more about this amazing museum here:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2015/05/mate-museo-mario-testino-lima-peru.html

Second photo courtesy of MATE, Museo Mario Testino.

Everybody mad about Peru!

It seems that out of the blue... everybody is mad about Peru! In 2010 Antik Batik started the trend by making this beautiful little handbag (and by capturing their Autumn-Winter 2010/2011 collection in Peru); this year italian brand JFK designed a "Peruvian" inspired pair of a sandals.

And last but not least... Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino designed an exclusive capsule collection for MATE, his non-profit arts foundation. Twenty percent of the profits will be donated to Mate. All the items are to-die-for (and available through net-a-porter.com), so get your hands on them while you can!

For more information, please visit:
Antik Batik
http://www.antikbatik.fr
Antik Batik book "Peru"
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/01/must-have-photography-book-antik-batik.html
JFK shoes
http://www.strategiajfk.it
Mario Testino philantrophy
http://www.mariotestino.com/philanthropy
Net-a-Porter
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/List/See_Mario_Testino_for_MATE

Photos in the background by Mario Testino, Vogue Paris, april 2013.

Moët & Chandon Etoile Award for Mario Testino

On September 19th Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino was honoured with the first Moët & Chandon Etoile Award for his exceptional talent, achievements and charitable work (and for letting all the 'etoiles' shine). 

Testino celebrates 30 years in the business this year. He can count among his clients the British royal family, Prince Willem-Alexander and Maxima of the Netherlands, Kate Moss (he did her wedding photos), many fashion magazines and fashion houses such as Gucci, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace.

The whole fashion scene was there to celebrate with him: Kate Moss, Anna Wintour, Sienna Miller, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Candice Swanepoel, Georgia May Jagger, just to name a few.

Jo Thornton, Managing Director of Moët Hennessy UK stated “We are absolutely delighted that Mario Testino will be the inaugural recipient of the Moët & Chandon Etoile Award. Mario’s career mirrors perfectly the spirit of generosity and creative passion that the award captures and we look forward to acknowledging his achievements with the most glamorous of celebrations”.

Ps. I don't know if it was because of the weddings of the year (Kate & Kate).... or for some other reason, but many stars were dressed in white... for the occasion paired with red lipstick!

Photos courtesy of Moët & Chandon.

Latin chic!

Do you love the latin lifestyle as much as I do? Then you should get one of these books, that can show you how to create a latin atmosphere in your livingroom, kitchen & bedroom...!

The colours are so vibrant, the photos so beautiful, the recipes so yummy... Oh... and then those latinas..! Don't they look überchic? (The male models don't look too bad either.)

The first book, Latin Chic by the Venezuelan Carolina Buia and by Cuban-American Isabel González, gives brilliant advice on how to throw a latin style party. What food to cook, which drinks to serve, which flowers to buy and which dress to wear. Simply amazing!

Latin grill is not only a book with mouthwatering recipes, but also a wonderful coffee table book, because of the beautiful photos.

Well and then MaRio De Janeiro by Mario Testino... that might not exactly be suitable for the coffeetable, but is a musthave for fashionistas and photography lovers alike.

Last but not least, Living in Argentina is a great book to dream away & to see how stylish Argentians live.

For more information please visit:

Latin Chic http://www.latinchicstyle.com

Latin Grill http://www.amazon.com/Latin-Grill-Red-Hot-Dinners-Parties/dp/0811866602

MaRio De Janeiro

http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all/05732/facts.mario_de_janeiro_testino.htm

Living in Argentina

http://www.amazon.com/Living-Argentina-Taschens-Lifestyle-Cardinale/dp/3836508451