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CARNIVAL IN MARCH Where did the month of February go? It is already March and I am feeling overwhelmed, just last weekend the Ball of the season was held and now in Austria starts the carnival week or FASSCHING as it is known here.  It is a funtime for everyone a Costume party for young and old when they dress up in costumes. Nowadays  the costumes can be almost anything, from comic heroes to fantasy .  Whatever you can imagine. Fasching dates back to the Middle ages so its history is long.  So many European countries celebrate carnival from Italy, germany to those held in Brazil.  So  it really is a worldwide event. Well getting back to a costume , I think my simplest idea is doing a 60s theme - a Hippie look, with a lot of  long beads, headband, fringed vests  and tinted glasses. See what i can find in the closet to work with. 

SUMMER IS FILLED WITH SO SO MANY THINGS TO DO , SEE AND ENJOY. CONCERTS, FESTIVALS AND MORE … JUST WHERE TO BEGIN IS SOMETHING TO FIGURE OUT  FESTIVAL  AND ROCK MUSIC   , THERE IS THE ROCKING IN VIENNA A 4 DAY EVENT first  WEEKEND IN JUNE. THE BEGINNING OF FESTIVALS TO ATTEND. THE MAJOR BIG ONE IS HELD ON THE DONAUNSELFEST AND IT ATTRACTS MANY BIG NAME PERFORMERS. A GREAT WAY TO HEAR SOME INTERESTING MUSICAL PERFORMERS - new and old. FULL MOON IDEAS IF YOU WANT TO GO BOATING  OR TAKE A YOGA LESSON THEN CHECK OUT THESE PLACES.   YOGA AT THE DONAUTRUM   IS NOW HAPPENING . GET READY TO STRETCH AND BEND  AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. CHECK YOU CALENDAR WHEN THE FULL MOON IS. MOONLIGHT AND ROMANCE FOR A MORE ROMANTIC IDEA THEN THERE IS THE FULL MOON BOATING ON THE ALTE DONAU . NOW THIS IS SOMETHING ANY COUPLE WOULD LOVE TO DO. BOAT RENTALS AND BUBBLY ARE PART OF THE DEAL.  BOATING BY MOONLIGHT SOUNDS ROMANTIC MOVIES UNDER T...

NEVER A DULL MOMENT and ALWAYS SOMETHING INTERESTING GOING ON. SOMETHING FOR BABIES AND THE MUSICAL INCLINED . F OR STARTERS CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!! THE UBAHN IS NOT ONLY A PLACE TO GRAB THE BAHN , BUT NOW MUSICIANS ARE SHOWING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND CAN HAVE CHANCE TO BE NEW  UBAHN STARS. HOW COOLL  IS THAT???? SO ANYONE  WHO SINGS, PLAYS INSTRUMENTS  HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!! BABIES , BABIES .  A PLACE TO GET ALL YOU NEED FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES.  BABY EXPO  MIDDLE OF  MAY  AT THE STADTHALLE.    SO BABIES ARE STYLISH AND  HAVE NEW THINGS  FOR SUMMER.  HAVE YOU GOT THE BEAT?? BOOM BOOM BEATS AND MORE . THE DRUMATICAL THEATRE WILL BE  SHOWCASING 7 NEW SHOWS   .   A DRUM SPECTACULAR EVENT ON MAY 10th. ALL THAT JAZZ NOW IF YOU LOVE JAZZ , THE OSINATO  IS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AND HAVE A GREAT NIGHT PLANNED FOR JAZZ LOVERS.  ON MAY 12th at gasometer. MAY...

Well the month of April has arrived with warm temps and some rain. Like the saying goes.. …..April showers brings May flowers. So a new idea for the blog I thought might be interesting  is , What's up ?  A sort of mini guide tips to somethings happening around  town . So to start  the month of April the Royals are  arriving this week and for anyone interested you might see them by the Hofburg . Cherry Blossom event on the Donau island held on April 20 - it is part of the cultural exchange between Japan and Austria,  and  cherry trees in bloom would be a amazing sight. Special presentation with music, dance,  Origami and more. OSTERMARKT  or Easter events   are several, from concerts to markets.  The Schonnbrunn Zoo is the  one place to start, with the Easter Egg hunt or the Schloss Hof each weekend of April has a Fruhling Springtime festival. 2000 eggs to find .  So get your baskets . RUNNE...

WAKING UP TO A SUNNY DAY AND NO RAIN…..NOT YET. STARTING THIS MONTH A WALKING WIEN CLUB.  A VERY GOOD  WAY TO BEGIN 2016. AND FOR THIS,, NEW WORKOUT WEAR IS NEEDED.

 THE CARNIVAL HELD IN THE CITY- A CHANCE TO GO CRAZY AND HAVE SOME FUN. FROM MUSICAL BANDS AND STILT WALKERS ITS SOMETHING ONE  SHOULD NOT MISS!! SHOPS FILLED WITH ORNATE  MASKS SOMEONE JUST HAVING FUN! photo credits:  austria info, Wien info,

A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANCE NEVER HURT ANYONE. ONE THING I LOVE IS A GOOD, GREAT MOVIE. AND WITH VALENTINES AROUND THE CORNER   I THOUGHT I  WOULD SHARE SOME OF MY FAVORITES MOVIES-  A MIX OF OLD AND SOME NEW. SOME CLASSICS , SOME MODERN. SO IF YOU FEEL LIKE WATCHING A ROMANTIC MOVIE, MAYBE YOU WILL LIKE SOME OF THESE. OR LET ME KNOW WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITES. ENJOY! OUT OF AFRIC A - meryl streep,robert redford CASABLANCA  - ingrid bergman SOMETHINGS GOT TO GIVE . - diane keaton, keenau reeves EAT PRAY LOVE - julia roberts AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN - r ichard gere FRENCH KISS -   meg ryan, kevin kline UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN - diane lane BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS - audrey hepburn DR ZHIVAGO   - omar sharif, julie christie HARRY MET SALLY   - meg ryan HOLIDAY  -  kate winslet,  jude law CACTUS FLOWER   - goldie hawn AFRICIAN QUEEN  - katherine hepburn I NDISCREET   - cary g...

EVERYONE LOVES A PARTY!!! CARNIVAL TIME IN THE EUROPEAN CITIES IS A MUST SEE.  IF YOU FEEL LIKE DRESSING UP IN GOWNS  AND MASKS NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.  WHAT TO WEAR IS SOMETHING I WONDERED ABOUT. YOUR IMAGINATION CAN GO WILD. A GRECIAN LOOK…FLOWING DRESS AND SIMPLE SANDALS  AND  SOME GOLD ACCESSORIES .

ROSES , ROMANCE  AND RED …  WHAT MAKES  VALENTINES SPECIAL IS   SHARING THE DAY WITH YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE.  EVEN IF ITS NOT THE OVER THE TOP THING OF WINE AND ROSES . ITS ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL TO WEAR. FOR MY FIRST  PICK IT IS A LONG DRESS ,  WITH PAIR OF SPARKLY EARRINGS  AND A  NICE BRACELET . LONG OR SHORT`???  ONE CHOICE IS THIS HALTER GOWN IN RED. NOT TO GO UNNOTICED  - PAIRED WITH DROP EARRINGS AND  STUNNING BRACELET. SECOND CHOICE  THE SHORT COCKTAIL DRESS  , LOVE THE SIMPLE CLASSIC LINES.

IMAGINE BALLROOMS FILLED WITH FLOWERS, SWIRLING GOWNS, ELEGANT BALLET DANCERS, AND BEAUTIFUL CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS. THIS IS WHAT IS MAKES VIENNA SO  SO SPECIAL. THOUGHT I SHARE A VIDEO FROM ONE OF THE MANY BALLS THIS SEASON. HOPE YOU  ENJOY IT.  WIENER OPERNBALL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_gio9Vy1V0

THE AGELESS BEAUTY OF THESE LOVELY LADIES IS SOMETHING I FIND AMAZING. THEY SHOW THEIR BEAUTY IN GREAT STYLE AND  IN STYLISH FASHIONS.  THEIR AGE IS IRRELEVANT. Catherine Deneuve 70s MARION COTLLIARD   40s SOPHIA LOREN HAPPY BIRTHDAY 80s MONICA BELLUCCI  50s PENELOPE CRUZ 40s CHARLIZE ICONIC INGRID BERGMAN   THEIR  CONFIDENCE AND INNER BEAUTY IS WHAT SHINES   AT ANY AGE  WOMEN ARE GORGEOUS !!

  LOVE A SPECIAL SPACE TO SIT AND START  BEAUTY REGIME. HERE ARE SOME  OF MY FAVORITES .  A GLAMOROUS MIRRORED DRESSING TABLE   PRETTY AS A PICTURE     BLUE  AND WHITE DESIGN BEAUTY BAR credits photos : ADdesignfile- Bathrooms

A POLISHED LOOK FOR WORK    OR DINNER OUT  STYLISH BLAZER  WITH LEATHER TRIM    SUEDE PUMPS

KEEPING WARM AND COMFORTABLE. Winter is the time we all love to get those warm sweater, tops and coats  on   but still look stylish, comfortable and warm. A classic cable knit sweater, flat boots and a great fleece lined coat. A nice casual look to relax in at home or on holiday trip. Packing this along,   casual  knit tops ,  comfortable slacks, scarf, boots and some furry mitts. Definitely something one needs!