Kissing is so important it has its own International Day, the 6th of July! But Valentine’s day is also an official kissing day, right? Being in love or not, you want to know that kissing is the most intimate act between two people, and besides showing affection, it is also good for your body. Yeah,
If there is one thing we like to do here in Austria, that is skiing throughout the holiday season and well into the end of winter. Did someone say Easter? This year’s ski season is shaping up to be epic. The La Niña current, which resulted in scarce snowfall across Europe in recent years, has
Is it already Christmas? Has the calendar played a trick on us this year, shifting Christ’s birth to November? I must confess, traditionally, I’ve been one to leave my Christmas shopping to the last gasp. I mean, on the 23rd of December, you’d find me dashing about for those final treasures. Yet, this year heralds
The fashion editor of Notorious Mag, Selma von Schönburg, is spending a year in France. And most of the time, in Paris. Tough life, Selma. With a notebook in one hand and a pile of bags in the other, Selma and her daughter Pia have created a top list of the best vintage shops and
Updated in January 2023- Vintage shopping has become one of the nicer sustainable practice in fashion. Not to mention that wearing something older or just with a preview story is the key to achieving the French-girl look that we all love. These are already reasons enough for us to look for the best second-hand shops
Milan is among the best destinations in Italy. This fantastic city is designed in a modern style to reflect the city’s role as bankers, commercial, capital designers, and fashionistas. Fashion is taken seriously in Milan hence the main reason it is Italy’s fashion capital. From the 3-piece suits to layered looks, you will notice different
Sustainability, unique style, and budget are some reasons that make me fond of second-hand shopping. Hunting for that special designer item you love from the ’80s and ’90s allows you to create a signature wardrobe with old and new pieces, like an authentic French girl. Additionally, with these 7 addresses to buy second-hand clothes online,
Oslo, the capital of Norway, is one of the most famous Scandinavian cities. It is known for architectural innovation, its beauty surrounded by the mountains and sea, its cold but fresh weather, and so much more. We recently wrote about Copenhagen Fashion Week and the famous Scandinavian style, so discovering Oslo is the next step
We hope your festive season was a blast, a generous time when you gave and received presents, attention and love. But the beginning of the year is the perfect time for you to make your wishlist with the things you would like to have received as a gift or that you wish you had bought
Although I wouldn’t mind a little escapade to Capri or Biarritz, what I really want, right now, is an immune boost trip to one of these super high luxury destinations. In fact, the new darling destinations of rich and famous jet-setters promise more than just relaxation, they offer intense programmes that fuse high-tech medicine with
What better time than now, to start with our Christmas movies watch list! Everybody has favourite films to watch around this time of the year. For many, the movie that puts them into the festive spirit is Love Actually. For others, The Grinch is a common front runner. But this year, the movie list we composed is
This may come as a surprise to you, but despite people thinking croissants and baguettes come from France, the fact is the French have to thank Austria for their delicious bread and pastry. Because, yes, the Croissant and Semmel were created in the best bakeries in Vienna, before the Austrians exported them to France. Ça
As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, we selected 10 Netflix films and series that speak about fatherhood, even if in unconventional ways, to get you in the spirit. Molly’s Game High-stakes underground poker game Based on a true story, Molly’s Game tells how Molly Bloom, a former professional skier who moves to L.A.,
If you’re looking for something to watch on TV, we selected some great fashion films and series on Netflix. These fashion films and series are a fantastic source of outfit inspiration. And a way to know more about designers and fashion history. Next in fashion As we already told you, Next in Fashion is the
We may not have the sea, but there are so many fabulous summer places in Austria that you won’t even mind not being able to travel abroad because of the coronavirus. We already presented some of our favourite places in What to wear if you spend the summer in Austria. Here are this week’s top
After so many weeks in quarantine, we bet you are as desperate as we are to run to the nearest hair salon, but wait, check first our list with the Top 10 hairdressers in Vienna. Because, although your hair is in dire need of a cut, some colour and styling, you can’t just go anywhere;
To celebrate the 94th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II today, here are ten things we bet you didn’t know about the British monarch. Sleeping in the dungeons To be safer during WWII, the young Elizabeth and her sister Margaret stayed at Windsor Castle. When they heard the air-raid sirens, they had to hide and sleep
Is food delivery in Vienna a good option in times of Coronavirus quarantine? Whether alone or with the entire family in lockdown, you may already be tired of cooking every day. Also, you may have run out of ideas or time. Because, even if we’re staying home, this doesn’t mean we’re not working. As a
Although the Viennese cuisine is famous for its Wienerschnitzel and other meat dishes, there are many delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Vienna. And because there are so many options, you can get a bit lost. So we selected the best vegetarian restaurants to help you quench your craving for a healthy snack or a
It’s warm, it’s sweet and absolutely delicious – the traditional Wiener Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel). When in Vienna, there is no excuse for not trying this famous Austrian pastry, not even your New Year’s resolution. An apple strudel consists of a rectangular flaky strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside refined with a hint of
Austria is known for its wellness and spa tradition. The incredible lakes and mountains, the clean air and pure water are some reasons for Austria lends itself to a thriving spa scene. So to start the new year with a good health plan, we checked the 6 best detox places in Austria for you. After
Vienna offers many fantastic coffee houses where you can sit for hours long, sipping a delicious Mélange with pastries or cake while reading the newspaper or magazines. The Viennese take their coffee culture very seriously, no wonder Unesco named the Austrian capital’s coffee houses an “Intangible Cultural Heritage”. There’s no better way to help you
Once the Christmas celebrations are over, it’s time to relax and catch up on the TV series you haven’t had time to watch during the year. Here’s our selection with the ten best Netflix series to watch over the Xmas holidays: Stranger Things I don’t usually like science-fiction, but I must admit I loved Stranger