Long before Gabrielle Chanel became the architect of modern fashion, she was a young woman standing on café tables, singing playful cabaret songs to small crowds in Moulins. It was here, not in couture, not in society salons, that she became “Coco.” The name was not bestowed by aristocrats or clients; it was born fromContinue reading “Chanel: How She Obtained the Nickname “Coco””
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Chanel: Beginnings (Aubazine, Cabaret, Seamstress, Becoming Coco)
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s beginnings were far removed from the glamour she later defined. Born in 1883 in Saumur, France, she spent her childhood in poverty, moving from place to place with her itinerant parents. Her father left, leaving Chanel’s mother to care for her kids. When her mother died, Chanel and her sisters were sentContinue reading “Chanel: Beginnings (Aubazine, Cabaret, Seamstress, Becoming Coco)”
Ancient Romans & Their Love of Leeks: Food, Beauty, and Imperial Routines
Leeks were more than a humble vegetable in Ancient Rome, they were a cultural staple, a medicinal ingredient and even a beauty ritual. Roman writers like Pliny the Elder describe leeks as one of the empire’s most‑used vegetables, added to broths, porridges, and herb‑oil braises. Their mild flavour made them essential in everyday cooking andContinue reading “Ancient Romans & Their Love of Leeks: Food, Beauty, and Imperial Routines”
Ancient Roman Inspired: Leeks with Dates (Roman Sweet Dish)
While I know my fair share of French recipes that include leeks, since leeks are a common ingredient in French cuisine, I came across all kinds of other recipes over the years from Ancient Roman recipes, which I have transforming into the inspired version, even if the recipes are authentic. I just think and feelContinue reading “Ancient Roman Inspired: Leeks with Dates (Roman Sweet Dish)”
Chanel: Wartime Closure (1940–1944)
When Paris fell under German Occupation in June 1940, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel made one of the most controversial decisions of her career. That decision was for her to close her couture house. At the height of her influence with 4,000 employees and a global reputation, Chanel abruptly declared, “Fashion is not important right now.” HerContinue reading “Chanel: Wartime Closure (1940–1944)”
Best-Selling and Fave: Besame Aero Slim Refillable Cake Mascara with Refill
Cake mascara! The very first modern mascara to ever hit the market. A mascara that was invented or as some may say, innovate was Maybelline in 1917, just two years shy after developing their company in 1915, in Chicago, before transferring their company to New York. Maybelline is known for their mascaras, still to thisContinue reading “Best-Selling and Fave: Besame Aero Slim Refillable Cake Mascara with Refill”
