ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS SHOES!

Dear Santa,
I have been a very good girl. All I wish for Christmas is shoes, just a few please. What about those brown ostrich leather pumps from LOUIS VUITTON or the beige pumps with the metal clip from MIU MIU? And please don't forget the PRADA sling pumps, they would look so beautiful with my new silk dress for the new year's eve party.
Yours Cinderella

Video: Thalia de Jong
Sound Design: Yme de Jong
Model: Léa Delion

SNOWFLAKES ON MY WINDOW

It started snowing in Berlin today which is the perfect moment to introduce you to our latest masterpiece. Chewbacca finest!

Video: Thalia de Jong
Model: Lea Delion

fake fur boots CHANEL

HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES. PART 6: KATHERINE PARR

6. KATHERINE PARR

BORN: 1512
MARRIED: 12 JULY 1543
WIDOWED: 28 JANUARY 1547
DIED: 5 SEPTEMBER 1548

TO BE USEFUL IN ALL I DO
Katherine Parr was the eldest daughter of Sir Thomas Parr and his wife Maud Green, both of whom were at the court of Henry VIII in hisearlyreign.Maudwasalady-in-waitingtoQueenCatherineofAragonandnamedherdaughter,bornin1512,afterher. So,Henry VIII’s last wife was named after his first.

HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES. PART 5: KATHRYN HOWARD

5. Kathryn Howard

BORN: c. 1521 
MARRIED: 28 JULY 1540 
EXECUTED: 13 FEBRUARY 1542

NO OTHER WILL THAN THIS
Kathryn Howard was the daughter of Lord Edmund Howard, a younger brother of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk. She was also first cousin to Anne Boleyn, Henry’s ill-fated second Queen. She was brought up in the household of the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk. Kathryn came to court at about the age of 19 as a lady in waiting to Anne of Cleves and there is no doubt that the spirited young girl caught Henry’s attentions.

HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES. PART 4: ANNE OF CLEVES

4. Anne of Cleves 

BORN: 22 SEPTEMBER 1515 
MARRIED: 6 JANUARY 1540 
DIVORCED: JULY 1540 
DIED: 16 JULY 1557


GOD SEND ME TO KEEP
Henry VIII remained single for over two years after Jane Seymour’s death, possibly giving some credence to the thought that he genuinely mourned for her.
However, it does seem that someone, possibly Thomas Cromwell, began making inquiries shortly after Jane’s death about a possible foreign bride for Henry. Henry’s first marriage had been a foreign alliance of sorts, although it is almost certain that the two were truly in love for some time. His next two brides were love matches and Henry could have had little or no monetary or political gain from them. But the events of the split from Rome left England isolated, and probably vulnerable.

HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES. PART 3: JANE SEYMOUR

3. JANE SEYMOUR

BORN: c. 1509
MARRIED: 30 MAY 1536
DIED: 24 OCTOBER 1537


BOUND TO OBEY AND SERVE
Jane Seymour may have first come to court in the service of Queen Catherine, but then was moved to wait on Anne Boleyn as she rose in the King’s favor and eventually became his second wife. In September 1535, the King stayed at the Seymour family home in Wiltshire, England. It may have been there that the king “noticed” Jane. But, it isn’t until February of 1536 that there is evidence of Henry’s new love for Jane. By that point, Henry’s disinterest in Anne was obvious and Jane was likely pegged to be her replacement as Queen.

HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES. PART 2: ANNE BOLEYN

02. ANNE BOLEYN 


BORN: c.1501/1507
MARRIED: JANUARY 1533
EXECUTED: 19 MAY 1536

THE MOST HAPPY
Anne Boylen was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of Henry VIII of England and 1st Marquess of Pembroke in her own right for herself and her descendants.

HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES. PART 1: CATHERINE OF ARRAGON

Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it. Being queen bee is not all fun and games, things can and will viciously turn on you in an instant and when you least expect it; like should you attempt to make your own choice which man to love, which boy to seduce. We would like to introduce you to the 6 wives of Henry VIII. Each of them and their individual story. Be intrigued.


01. CATHERINE OF ARRAGON

BORN: 16 DECEMBER 1485
MARRIED: 11 JUNE 1509
DIVORCED/ANNULLED: 1533
DIED: 7 JANUARY 1536


HUMBLE AND LOYAL

Catherine of Aragon was the youngest surviving child of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. As was common for princesses of the day, her parents almost immediately began looking for a political match for her.

I WANT A PIECE OF STEAK PAPA! PLEASE!!

I am so proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud...

We have a feature on the great NOWNESS blog today, love this blog, especially the great fashion movies there, one of my absolute favorites is the Ryan McGineley “Entrance Romance”.
For those who haven't seen the new issue yet, Marcus did a coverstory about Paz de la Huerta in New York. They had an amazing day and he managed to record some great moments.
Thanks to the whole team at NOWNESS and of course my great team to make this happen.
Thalia, Billy and Olaf you are the best!

love christiane

P.S.: Don't miss the INTERVIEW.

 
PAZ DE LA HUERTA
DIRECTED BY MARCUS GAAB

FASHION: SARAH COBB
CASTING DIRECTOR: VICTORIA SHUBAYEVA (MAREK & ASSOCIATES)
MAKE-UP: DEANNA MELLUSO (ARTLIST NEW YORK)
HAIR: JOHN RUGGIERO (STARWORKS ARTISTS)
PRODUCER: JAMES JOLLY (AFG MANAGEMENT)

EDITED BY THALIA DE JONG
MUSIC PERFORMED BY LACK LUSTER/WORKHORSESONG.COM

EXCLUSIVELY PRODUCED FOR NOWNESS
BY I LOVE YOU MAGAZINE

wedding skirt VERA WANG
crown ERICKSON BEAMON
nude body LASCICIOUS AT COCO DE MER
baby pink dress ROLAND MOURET
boots ACNE

PRINCESS ISSUE OUT NOW

HOW TO MAKE A WEDDING CAKE

Have a sneak peak of the new issue. Luke Stephenson and his team decided to do a wedding cake story for us including recipe. I hope you enjoy and once you decide to try your own cake please send us images.


VIDEO: Luke Stepenson
PRODUCTION: Henriette Primus
FOODSTYLING: Annie Nichols


Fairy Tale Castle Wedding Cake

Choc Fudge Cake
Pomegranate Glue
Lemony Sponge Cake
Frosting
Pomegranate Meringue Turrets
Silver dragees
Edible glitter

You will need:
One each of 20cm, 23 cm & 30 cm chocolate fudge cakes
Two each of 20 cm, 23 cm & 30 cm Lemony Cakes
Three swiss rolls
One quantity of Pomegranate Meringues
One quantity of Pomegranate Glue
Three quantities of Frosting

Place one of the largest Lemony sponge cakes on a large cake board. Drizzle all over with a little of the pomegranate glue, then top with a chocolate cake. Add glue to this and top with another sponge cake.

Repeat with the next 2 cake layers. Cut the swiss rolls to desired length and arrange on top of cake.

With a spatula cover the whole cake smoothly with Frosting. Using a piping bag, pipe rosettes all around the cake. Top with 3 meringue turrets and finish off with silver dragees and dust heavily with edible glitter.


Choc Fudge Cake
Makes a 20 cm round cake

200 g dark brown sugar
100 g molasses sugar
4 tablespoons water
250 g butter, softened
250 g dark chocolate, (about 60-70 % cocoa solids)
6 medium eggs, separated


Grease and line a 20 cm round cake tin with parchment paper and
preheat an oven 160 C.

Break the chocolate into pieces into a large heatproof bowl and add the butter. Place the sugar and water in a small pan, bring to a boil stirring to dissolve then pour over the chocolate and butter in the bowl. Stir until smooth.

Beat the egg yolks with a fork and stir well through the chocolate mixture.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry, then fold gently in.

Pour into the tin. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and leave to cool in the tin, then chill over night.

To make the larger cakes
For 23cm multiply the chocolate cake quantities by 1 ½
For 30 cm multiply the quantities by 2
Cooking times stays the same.

Pomegranate Glue
3 cups pomegranate juice
2 cups caster sugar
Juice lemon

Pour the sugar and juice into a small pan. Bring to the boil and let it bubble away for about 20-30 minutes. Add the juice and boil again until it thickens to a sticky, syrupy glaze. Pour into a bowl and cool completely.


Lemony Sponge Cake and Swiss Roll
Makes 2 x 20 cm round cakes or a 33 x 23 swiss roll

3 eggs
125 g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
finely grated zest and juice of one lemon
125g plain flour
Pomegranate glue

Preheat oven 200 C.
Grease 2 x 20 cm cake tins or a 33 x 23 swiss roll tin and line the base with baking parchment.

Whisk the eggs, sugar and lemon zest for about ten mintues or until pale and really fluffy. (you’ll need a machine for this.) Lift the whisk and write your initials on the surface and if it sits for at least 10 seconds then it’s ready, if not, keep going.

Drizzle over the lemon juice and gently fold in the flour, then pour into the tin or onto the swiss roll tin, spreading it or letting it roll into the corners.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes. If making the swiss rolls, lay a clean wrung out damp tea towel out on a flat surface. Place a piece of parchment larger than the swiss roll tin out on top and sprinkle liberally with caster sugar.

When, if you gently poke the swiss roll, the sponge bounces back, then it’s ready. Tip the swiss roll out onto the paper, drizzle with the pomegranate glue and quickly roll up from one short end, then leave in the paper to go cold. Cut to desired length.

To make the larger cakes
For 23cm multiply the chocolate cake quantities by 1 ½
For 30 cm multiply the quantities by 2
Cooking times stays the same.


Frosting
180g caster sugar
75ml water
2 large egg whites
250 g butter, at room temperature.
Add cornflour will help to stiffen the mixture and stabilize it esp in heat

Put the sugar and water into a small saucepan and stir over low heat to dissolve. Increase the heat to high and boil the syrup until it reaches 120°C on a sugar thermometer.

When the sugar syrup is nearly ready, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and gradually pour in the sugar syrup in a steady stream. Continue to beat until the meringue has doubled in volume and the sides of the mixing bowl no longer feels hot.

Gradually beat in the butter. Will keep happily in the fridge for a day or so.

Pomegranate Meringue Turrets
Makes about 6 meringues

3 medium egg whites
pinch salt
175 g caster sugar
Pomegranate glue


Pre heat oven to 120 C and line a couple of baking trays with baking parchment.

Whisk egg white and salt together until stiff. Gradually add the caster sugar a spoonful at a time making sure it is mixed well in after each addition, until the mixture is thick and glossy.

Drizzle some of the pomegranate syrup backwards and forwards over the meringue in the bowl and scoop out large spoonfuls as turrets onto the baking sheet. Add more syrup to the bowl each time you take out a spoonful of meringue. No need to swirl as this will create a marbled effect on its own

Bake for 4 hours until crisp and dry. Cool on wire rack.


© Annie Nichols 2010
www.hotmealsnow.com

I LOVE YOU ISSUE NO. 5 OUT NOW

We are very happy to announce that ”I love you No.5” is out now. If you might be in Berlin today you can get the first copies at ”Do you read me?!” Auguststraße 28.



VIDEO: THALIA DE JONG
MUSIC: YME DE JONG
MAIDS: LEA DELION, MIRKA LAURA SEVERA


scents:

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Muguet Blanc
N° 0134I KX
Collection Extraordinaire
Eau de Parfum

ANNICK GOUTAL
Rose Splendide
Eau de Parfum

I LOVE YOU ISSUE NO. 5 COVER ...is printing today.

Covershoot featuring Paz de la Huerta by Marcus Gaab

Illustrations: Karina Eibatova
Styling: Sarah Cobb
Hair: John Ruggiero (Starworks Artists),
MAKE-UP: Deanna Melluso (Artlist New York),
dress MARIOS SCHWAB

JADE PRINZESS

Our new issue “The Princess Issue” is almost ready, will show you the cover later. But meanwhile let me introduce you to Jade Prinzess (she is german and this is her real name, no kidding).


Video: Thalia de Jong

mules JEREMY SCOTT FOR ADIDAS SILVR

I LOVE YOU ISSUE NO. 5 OUT IN OCTOBER

Video: Thalia de Jong

all references in full length:

Cinderella
The Princess Wave
Nora
Modern Talking
Dutch Royalty
Ring Pop

PRINCESS/WEDDING ISSUE COMING OUT IN OCTOBER

OPENING CEREMONY

I remember my first visit at Opening Ceremony in L.A. in 2008,
i was so thrilled by the shop concept and had to spend a lot of money. 2 years later we are on their blog, what an honour! Thank you so much Gillian.
Read the Interview here.

PRINCESS ISSUE COMING OUT IN SEPTEMBER!

...and meanwhile we are in the pastry business.

Blow!

MOVIE BY MARCUS GAAB
BODY ART: JO RATCLIFFE
FASHION: SARAH COBB
HAIR: LIZ TAW (NAKED)
MAKE-UP: NAOKO SCINTU (BALCONYJUMP)
MODEL: LEAH DE WAVRIN (ELITE)
MUSIC: WORKHORSESONG
VIDEO EDITING: BRENDAN STUMPF (PIER 59 DIGITAL)
THANKS TO SPRING STUDIOS LONDON

pants MIU MIU

SUPERBUNNY!

MOVIE BY MARCUS GAAB
BODY ART: JO RATCLIFFE
FASHION: SARAH COBB
HAIR: LIZ TAW (NAKED)
MAKE-UP: NAOKO SCINTU (BALCONYJUMP)
MODEL: LEAH DE WAVRIN (ELITE)
MUSIC: WORKHORSESONG
VIDEO EDITING: BRENDAN STUMPF (PIER 59 DIGITAL)
THANKS TO SPRING STUDIOS LONDON


skirt CHRISTOPHER KANE
shoes BOTTEGA VENETA

PARIS je t´aime

0fr, GuideParis 20, rue Dupetit-Thouars 75003 Paris France Open everyday Monday-saturday, 10 to 8 Sunday, 2 to 7 www.ofrsystem.com

I LOVE YOU ISSUE NO. 4 out now

Yippieh it is done our Superwoman issue is ready, dedicated to all the Superwoman out there. I love you! Christiane

Me, Myself and I

So this is the last video of this first still life experiment and because it is my birthday today, I thought it might fit. Yes I know my hair looks awfull but we had no time for a hairdo that day. So I hope you don't mind and enjoy it as much as I did.

director: Marcus Gaab
(red) camera and cut: Matthias Schellenberg

nailpolish GUERLAIN, lipstick YSL, nailpolish USLU AIRLINES,
nailpolish KOH

I LOVE YOU IN “DIE ZEIT” MAGAZINE

I guess today is a good day!
Dear Zeit Magazin we are very flattered to make you happy,
because you have always been our favorite magazine in Germany.
Thank you so much!

Translation: Dear ”I love you Magazine”: Your third issue made us very happy again. What pictures!

FLYING FLATS

I am not very much into flats at the moment but these yellow Jil Sander ones could make a difference.

director: Marcus Gaab
(red) camera and cut: Matthias Schellenberg


shoes JIL SANDER

FUNNY LITTLE TRASH!

Loved those weird cool puppets got them at a childrens party
and thought they would make it into the secretary issue for a desktop shoot, but then they decided to have fun on the bag.

director: Marcus Gaab
(red) camera and cut: Matthias Schellenberg


bag VERSACE

MOVIE NO.2

director: Marcus Gaab
(red) camera and cut: Matthias Schellenberg


nailpolish GUERLAIN, lipstick YSL, nailpolish USLU AIRLINES,
nailpolish KOH