The Cool-wannabe

I am. Oh yes, I am one of those who WOULD so like to be cool. Like, you know, if I was living in Paris or London or New York I would go out all nights in Zac Posen (his Pre-Fall 2011 collection inspired my drawing, I like it a lot... have a look!), sky-high heels drinking champagne and Martini. 

During the day I would wake up at 10, have a cappuccino in my bed caressing my grey cat and checking my e-mails and then out for inspiration (because I would be an artist of course), shopping for expensive groceries and elegant dresses.

It would be oh so Gossip Girl of me.

Instead here I am (and here the sound of the public: "Oooooohhhh..." you know, like the sit-coms, when She says He a bad thing for Valentine's day and He makes a sad face?)

But since I am a girl full of hope I am sure that in 3 years, when I'll leave Belgium, and I'll still be a young girl of almost thirty years old (!), I will be able to live all this glamour in Paris, London or New York. 

Yes, sure! 

In the meanwhile I made a list of things I can do to feel a bit more cool. No Zac Posen or Moët & Chandon involved, but you always start from the very small things, no?

You can take it as a resolution for the New Year if you want, but I know it's not: I never make resolutions, I am totally not strict and I will change my mind hundreds of times before December... Ha! I can make resolution for the new month though! It's a good idea, I should start....

Anyway, here I go. Your role here is to keep me on the good path until they don't become habits, agreed?

1. Try to get a manicure at least once a month (twice is better), and always keep my nails (and toes, from spring) perfectly polished.

Oh yes, that's hard. But I'll do my best, I promise. I think that when your nails are good they can change all your appearance. I like to keep them quite short and wear dark nail polish: Marron Glacé from Mavala (it is actually a dupe of Chanel "Particulière" so uncool, so uncool...), a dark blue-almost-black and deep burgundy were my colors for the winter. Got to find the spring shades ASAP.

2. Try to use my body cream every day.

WTF you don't use body cream every day??? 

No, I know, I apologize.  But I am too lazy!! I got out of the shower and bam, narcolepsy on! 

But I'll try to do my best. Also because lately I noticed that that Kaloderma Q10 cream I bought for 3 euros (thanks to my friend Veronica, the bargain hunter) is making kind of wonders and when I use it my skin is smooth as a peach. I don't want to know what kind of silicons it contains, I'll keep away from the ingredient label as much as I can.

Oh, and did I tell you that Kiehl's just opened in Gent? I've got to have a ride there, have I not?!

3. Try to go to the gym MORE than twice a week.

Which is also: run longer. And don't listen to your spleen.

And got to go back to Pilates. You really feel you have a super-sexy-firm body when you get out of the lesson. 

4. Always perfectly waxed, even if it's -15° C outside and you wouldn't show a centimeter of skin, not even for a 50.000 euros coupon to spend at Miu Miu.   

(I think this is kinda obvious and doesn't need explanation)

5. Buy some really good sexy-but-not-too-much lingerie.

Have you always thought that those who say that good underwear makes you feel more confident are just working for La Perla writing shady columns for Elle?

Nothing more wrong: it's actually true. You really feel good if you wear killer underwear.

I think that Stella McCartney deserves a part of my salary.

6. Wear my red lipstick more often.

And this doesn't need further explanation too, does it?

And now I am lighting some scented Dyptique Baies candles, having a bath with Santa Maria Novella soaps and going to bed, in my white silk sheets.

........ Joking, it's actually Ikea. Both. Candle and sheets. 

What? You didn't have doubts?

Ehhhhh..... You'll see! In three years!

Gotta go! Kiss!

Al