Pierre Berge, Yves’s Life Partner, Auctions His Private Library

October 28, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

Pierre Berge, the life partner of legendary Yves Saint Laurent, and the financial mind behind the YSL empire, decided to auction his private library – a collection of some of the most valuable books starting the 15th century to modern day. Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, James Joyce, the first edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island dating back to 1883 – are just some from a collection of 1000 manuscripts and books that the art passionate collector will have […]

Categories: fashion, people • Tags: Auction, Edgar Allan Poe, Pierre Bergé, yves saint laurent

LouLou de la Falaise – A Fashion Icon and A Muse

October 27, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

LouLou de la Falaise – the eternal muse, and the first to have inspirited with her bold yet elegant style, was Yves Saint Laurent – a genius of the era, born in Algeria, with an almost inhuman sense of aesthetics and beauty. They first met five years after Yves and Pierre Berge, his life and business partner, opened up the eponymous fashion house – Yves Saint Laurent, back in 1963. She was his muse for thirty years, and became a close friend that […]

Categories: books, fashion • Tags: LouLou de la Falaise, Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Pierre Bergé, yves saint laurent

The Saint Laurent Movie That Nobody Authorised

August 1, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

Gaspard Ulliel stars in the new Yves Saint Laurent film, by Bertrand Bonello, studded by sex, conflicts and truncated talent, ready to be released in September. Pure adrenaline – this is the undeniable emotion that anyone feels with just one click on the Saint Laurent trailer, the biopic about the modest French couturier, that unlike its predecessor movie – directed by Jalil Lespert, focusing on the romantic relationship between YSL and Pierre Bergé, who has given the film his approval – […]

Categories: fashion, people • Tags: Bertrand Bonello, film, Gaspard Ulliel, news, Pierre Bergé, yves saint laurent

Kiss and Blush – Yves Saint Laurent for a Baby Doll Attitude

June 11, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

The novelty of the makeup line from Yves Saint Laurent is that now the lipstick can be used as a blush also, and vice versa – a great beauty accessory for those who do not like to carry a lot of cosmetics in their bags – 2 in 1 Baby Doll Kiss & Blush. The collection includes 12 shades to suit every taste – doll pink and warm peach, red and natural, bright red and dark brown – choose the one that […]

Categories: beauty • Tags: baby doll, Blush, cosmetics, fashion, Lipstick, makeup, news, sephora, Shopping, yves saint laurent

A Mondrian Look – Yves Saint Laurent ‘5 Color’ Couture Palette

May 29, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

Back in 1965, Yves Saint Laurent, designed a collection inspired and dedicated to one of the most famous artist of his time, dutch Piet Mondrian – known for using three primary colours in his paintings, plus white, divided by a black line. Today, the Mondrian geometry is used again, and YSL Beauté released a vibrant line of couture shadows, eleven colour combinations under the luxurious golden case with the historic brand’s logo, each containing five eye shadows to play with – […]

Categories: beauty • Tags: artist, Eyeshadow, fashion, makeup, nordstrom, Piet Mondrian, Shopping, yves saint laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2014 Makeup Collection

February 26, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

The bright pink peony flower – is the main source of inspiration for the Spring 2014 makeup collection of Yves Saint Laurent. Harmonious combination of shades of peonies for the eye shadows, an explosion of colour, new shades of gloss, nail polish and lipsticks – all to make you look spectacular and fresh.

Categories: beauty • Tags: cosmetics, lip gloss, makeup, mascara, nail lacquer, peony, red, Shopping, spring 2014, yves saint laurent

YSL La Laque Couture Spicy Collection Spring 2014

December 16, 2013 by Raluca Stoica

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture Spicy Collection for Spring 2014 has 5 new shades and a brillant top coat. Feiulle d’Or, that is already out for the Holydays.  

Categories: beauty • Tags: Christmas, color, cosmetics, holydays, Nail polish, Shopping, yves saint laurent

Essence In A Bottle-Hair And Body Perfumes

November 12, 2013 by Raluca Stoica

Spray all over the length of you locks for a delicate scent that doesn’t dry hair out. Just one spritz detangles, repairs and adds shine, leaving each strand as soft as silk, not unlike the brand’s luxury scarves. Silk Perfume 200ml, €20.95 and Silk Perfume spray, €12.95, Balmain. Guerlain have had the brilliant idea of transforming their La Petite Robe Noire fragrance with a formula for use on fabric. Now, fans of the fragrance can scent their whole wardrobe with this handy spray which […]

Categories: beauty • Tags: beauty, Bottega Veneta, Fragrance oil, guerlain, Lancome, narciso rodriguez, Perfume, yves saint laurent

First look at Yves Saint Laurent Film Trailer

November 9, 2013 by Raluca Stoica

Pierre Niney stars as Yves Saint Laurent in the film of the same name, which has been approved by the late fashion designer’s former partner, Pierre Bergé. At the press conference where a 21-year-old Saint Laurent is announced as the creative director of Dior, journalists bomb him with questions: ‘Do you not feel too young to be heading up the largest Haute Couture fashion house in France?‘ asks one. Another: ‘Can you tell us what you have in mind for […]

Categories: fashion, people • Tags: art, fashion, Fashion design, France, Haute Couture, Jalil Lespert, movie, Pierre Bergé, yves saint laurent