• Fashion & Accessories,  Independent Fashion

    Indie Interviews: Rika Gunawan and Her “Republic of Pigtails”

    There’s an imaginary state where everyone loves dressing up, starting from the head, but with just one eco-friendly piece: the president is Rika Gunawan and her happy place is called “Republic of Pigtails”. RoP or better Republic of Pigtails is an independent fashion brand based in the New York area and on a community of mothers, daughters and sons, offering products that can be worn both from mothers and their little ones and even by pets!  Republic of Pigtails was “founded” during a critical point in Rika’s life when she faced the hard economic reality and decided to continue with what she loved the most: designing. Ponytails are what may…

  • Bath & Body Care,  Tested by me (reviews & swatches)

    Lush Cosmetics Sunrise Solid Soap – review

    Wake up, sun is up… it’s sunrise! This bright, explosive orange and yellow bar is Lush Sunrise solid soap, one of those fruity and floral bath products created in limited edition for Mother’s day. Sunrise is a soap with a hydrating and gentle heart thanks to murumu butter, organic tofu and coconut oil. It has a very energising scent born from the meeting of Sicilian mandarin, tangerine and bergamot oils with exotic flowers. Thankfully, its particular fragrance isn’t pungent or better zesty, but very orangy because mandarin and tangerine are sweeter than other citrus fruits. I can describe Sunrise scent as “frizzy”. This soap has a magmatic, sunny combination of colours: yellow,…

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