LONDON SPECIAL: Eclipse

I just love going to eclipse when I have no plans. I always know I'll have a great time. No wonder! There is a great atmosphere. It's chic but both staff and clients are friendly. Even though it is a bar, people just cannot stop dancing to groovy sounds followed by the beat of the drums. But what really sets Eclipse apart are the drinks and shots. You can see fresh watermelon and passion fruit being mixed with vodka and champagne. They are seriously yummy!

Eclipse has three locations, two in London and one in Barcelona. I personally prefer the Walton street one!

Eclipse:
111-113 Walton Street
London
SW3 2HP

LONDON SPECIAL: Borough market

When I first stepped foot into Borough Market, I couldn't believe my eyes. From the basics like vegetables, fruits, bread and meat to the most unusual like ostrich meat, kangorroo steak and traditional raclette, you can find anything to satisfy your hunger! My favorite stands are the oyster stand, the raclette stand, the german hot dog stand and all the olives stands!!

Mmmmmmmmm

Oh, and while you're there, explore around the market to find yourself into one of the many wine bars around!

Borough market:
London bridge tube

LONDON SPECIAL!

Bad food? unfriendly people? Rainy?

By reading these words, you can only think of LONDON
but tssk tssk tssk to you, London has changed people!
There are so many things happening in London Town! From the West to the East, London has been changing into a cosmopolite city...

This week we will bring you some of the sickest places to visit, shop, dine and most importantly, party in London!

Enjoy!

FOR FUN: Sébastien Tellier @ Régine

La panpancucul presents the coolest gigs on thursdays, in Paris! This thursday December 3rd, it's french elegance with Sébastien Tellier and Amandine de la Richardière at Régine. Meet you there!

La Panpancucul vous présente ce qu'il y a de mieux à faire le jeudi, la nuit à Paris! Ce jeudi 3 décembre, c'est l'élégance à la française avec Sébastien Tellier et Amandine de la Richardière au Régine. Rendez-vous à tous!

RÉGINE
49 Rue de Ponthieu
75008, Paris

P-S for those ignorant of Sébastien Tellier...LISTEN UP

FOR YOUR EARS: the XX

I just cannot stop listening to these guys. Seriously, their song "crystalized" has been playing on repeat for the past 10 days!

Four hip kids from London bring you the coolest melodies and the sweetest lyrics. You need, need, NEED to download their music!

Here are some of my personal favorites by the XX:
Crystalized
Basic space
Islands

FOR YOUR STYLE: doing it Giovanna style!

Forget Kate Moss! Your new fashion icon as of NOW is Giovanna Battaglia! She is the editor in chief of Vogue Uomo and fast becoming the darling of the fashion world. Giovanna just knows how to interpret trends and making it her own! She seriously kills it every fashion season!

FOR YOUR STYLE: Giuseppe Zanotti

GIUSEPPE GIUSEPPE GIUSEPPE!

Giuseppe Zanotti seriously hit the spot this season! Especially with the collaboration they did with Balmain. Check it out!

FOR YOUR EARS: Breakfast

FOR YOUR STYLE: Kiliwatch

With no Urban outfitters in Paris...where do you turn for cool vintage inspired trendy clothing? Part thrift store, Kiliwatch KILLS it! They have everything from trucker hats to real western indian vests. And the selection is as wide as the store is...it's HUGE, so go get lost in it!

Kiliwatch
64, Rue Tiquetonne
75002 Paris, France

FOR YOUR EARS: Passionpit Sleepy Head

Passion Pit, "Sleepyhead" from Neon Gold Records on Vimeo.

FOR YOUR STYLE: The Kooples

Fast becoming the "it' brand of the parisian cool kids, the Kooples is definitely one to watch. If you want rock chic mixed with the savile row touch, hurry in!

FOR FUN: Curio Parlor

We always have a great time there thanks to Buvez Madison's events. Small two story lounge, very dark and embellished with stuffed dead animals and insects...and for some reason it gives it a touch of creepy class! by far the best drinks in Paris! Try the "Spiced Mule"!

Curio Parlor
16, rue des Bernardins
75005 Paris, France

FOR YOUR MOUTH: Coffee Parisien

Looking for the best cheeseburger in Paris? we've found the sucker! Just around the corner of Rue Princesse, you'll find the french interpretation of the american diner (which makes it much more charming and neat): Le Coffee Parisien. You absolutely MUST try the cheeseburger…if you're starving, try the Obamac!

Coffee parisien
4, Rue Princesse, Paris

FOR YOUR EYES: Dreaming of summer...

QASIMI a film by Mariano Vivanco. from Qasimi Fashion on Vimeo.

This is a sick short film realised by Mariano Vivanco for the Qasimi men's s/s10 collection...damn this weather.
Qasimi's Higher State
Spring Summer 2010
Film by Mariano Vivanco
Styled by Robbie Spencer

Thanks Antoine!
-Alex

FOR YOUR MOUTH: AVE MARIA!

I AM FULL. I couldn't resist going back to this brasilian restaurant again. The ambiance is insane, the whole menu is 15 euros…the food is amazing. Gabie had "Le terrifiant destin d'Amélie Poulet" and I had the "Thaï Thaï" both meals are accompanied by copius amounts of fruits, salad and rice.Try the caipirinhas!

Ave Maria
1, Rue Jacquard
75011 Paris, France

-Alex

FLEUX

Walking around in "Le Marais" in Paris, you always discover cool new stores, this one caught our attention. Anything from faux-wood bean bags to bulldog shaped candles, crazy wallpapers and amazing art deco pop decorations, Fleux is definitaly one of the fresh places to check out.

Fleux
39, Rue Ste Croix la Bretonnerie
75004 Paris, France

MTLMADETOLOVE

MTL

Ingredients:
- 1 fashion management student at LCF
- 1 fashion design student at Istituto Marangoni
- 1 everlasting friendship
- 1 dream

Directions:
Take the two students out of Montreal and throw them into the flashing lights of Paris. Mix it all up with passion and confidence. Do not apply to any mold.
Karine and Alexandre have a mission to connect with their generation through art, music and especially fashion...All this with their brand MTL (madetolove).

Bite in and enjoy all the freshness.

with love,
Alex and karine