Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon. OK Black Lace is erotica by women for women Actually it's a wonderfull girly type of story where our young heroine, after being canned for not putting out to the head chef at the school was surprised by a substantial monitary inheritance from her aunt who had brought her up in the country.
Included with this of course was her aunts home where she grew up as a young girl. While at school our heronie managed to prepare 'old English Country' dishes that were a smashing success but required venison, wild pheasant, mushrooms and some herbs that grew wild, but only near the area in which she grew up. Her neighbours were some upper class stuffies with games keeprs and hunting bllod and it seems like they were dedicated to keeping poachers off their property So in my mind erotica there really isn't but I think if someone likes Harelquin type romance novels where the herione really gets it If you are however looking for erotica with a story then skip it This book was a real disappointment.
Pages and pages of how terrible her life was, and no zip or excitement. I hated Valentina's Rules. But this book is worse it is so deathly dull.
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Unless we have credited otherwise, Juliana and I always take turns shooting each other. We get in front of and behind the camera on every shoot. For the images of us together for this editorial we have to thank our super talented friend Harini who got behind the camera for us! Ahhh — you want to know my dark secrets?? Of course you do! I love and live for romance of all kinds.
And sometimes I am a terrible fashionista … I am either super dressed up or in pajamas and work-out clothes for three days straight. Since my days are so filled up with fashion, I really treasure the time I spend on non-fashion activities. Currently I love wearing long-sleeve maxi dresses as we head into the winter and holiday season. There is something about becoming a majestic Sorceress that really turns me on, and the more decadent and embellished the fabric and tailoring the better.
Practically, I think Balenciaga has an amazing collection of jackets this season that are designed with a kind of architectural laser-focus. And how cool to create a jacket with a hint of sexy love the off the shoulder design! I also love creating healthy versions of my favorite desserts — my flourless chocolate cake really hits the spot and is made with minimal sugar. A good film, running and sexy time are also a regular part of my relaxation time. Do you remember the first special item you splurged on?
I love impractical things! And I collect high heels because I think of them as art pieces. My senior year of high school I splurged on a decadent pair of purple velvet Christian Lacroix pumps with a rainbow heel. I still love wearing them today! When did you first know that your love for fashion was going to be a part of your life forever?
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I grew up in Palo Alto where there is no fashion! I drove my parents crazy because I changed my outfit 5 times a day, made them buy my costumes all the time, and never put things back where they belonged. When I was 12 I remember an important moment when I realized that fashion was an obsession I had to follow. All the other kids would be chatting during morning break while I would sneak into the library and check all the latest fashion trends on the computer.
I remember being blown over by some ready-to-wear Chanel show and thinking that I must immediately fly to Paris, meet Karl Lagerfeld, and chase down that exact outfit…since then I never have looked back! In fact, I still have re-occuring dreams where I am best friends with Karl Lagerfeld; he hands over all of his couture collections to me and the keys to the Chateau where they are stored. Those dreams defiantly make my day and inspire me to keep working hard!
Having creative control is so empowering!
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I love being an authority in my own domain, and my website allows me to bring my endless visions to fruition. Naturally there are always challenges, and I look back on old posts and get annoyed at what I could have done better. But that challenge of the creative process keeps me interested and engaged…. Tell us a bit about becoming your alter-ego Valentina and what she means to you. I think we all have things we want to hide from sometimes. I used to hide from the camera and shy away from drawing attention to myself.
Valentina is not afraid to stand out and be bold, and letting that side of me run wild has been so liberating. So becoming Valentina and not holding back means a lot, and has changed me in ways I will always cherish. What is it like to be Juliana? How is she different or similar from Valentina? Valentina is the Juliana without the stress of life getting to her. She is a constant reminder to exercise my freedom, and not take No for an answer.
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She is the most confident side of me. Valentina is more extroverted than Juliana, and more daring. Daring herself and those around her to be fearless, and realize life is nothing but one long movie, and being the lead is a must. You grew up in London and now live in California. What do you miss the most about London? Oh boy, do I miss London! That city is magic! Is traveling regularly also an important aspect of your creative process?
Art, film, music, a trip, it could even be the aesthetics of an American diner…inspirations come from life itself and the current cultural climate, which are then reflected back into an editorial story or fashion collection. Laduree , Piccadilly for a quick stop of indulgence. Liberty of Londo n, for the amazing aesthetics and shopping!
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Everything from the design, to the mechanics, to the physical experience of driving fast. Iris Apfel can do no wrong. Mariacarla Boscono and her style-marriage to Givenchy — match made in heaven. From the blogger world I adore the diversity of Margaret Zhang. The elegance of Faye Dunaway is timeless. Not so secret, but I just went to Montana beach, and fell in love with the majestic landscape.
Perfect location for photoshoots too. Have you become a more confident person through blogging? I think it also has something to do with working as a duo. We push each other out of our comfort zones. My favorites are Luminance and Snapseed.
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What is the most challenging part of blogging for you? Probably dealing with creative blocks. Sometimes is can be so frustrating when inspiration for a project is MIA.
That can be very hard to accept. It takes a lot of patience, and stepping back to allow for the creative juices to start flowing again. Keeping a healthy lifestyle and having a support system of other creative people around me helps. Seeing your vision come to life, and sharing it. I would say go for it, and be smart about it! Nothing comes just by wishing and hoping. Be smart about realising that it will take a lot of hard work. Be smart about researching the process, and sourcing the right guidance.
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