Martine's Lifestyle Blog

It is the time of the year when a lot of people are leaving the cold behind for around 1 to 2 week (some even leave for 1 month or even longer!). With travelling comes the task of packing a suitcase; and some people some times do the mistake of over packing or under packing. I always recommend bringing a carry on to anyone going a vacation. In case of scenarios like delayed or lost luggage, you should Always bring a carry on with you. Here is a scenario for you: You are leaving for Cancun, Mexico and your flight is about 3 to 4 hours plus you have a connection in New York (which can add 2 to 3 hours to your travel time). Your trip is for 2 weeks and you are bringing a big suitcase (checked bag) and a carry on. During your connection from New York to Cancun, your checked bag was rerouted to Dallas, Texas (which would make it delayed by a few hours or even up to a day). OH NO! Most times airlines mix up bags; and they can be rerouted and delayed.  The airline has said tha...

For a few years I have been inspired by Audrey Hepburn. Whether it is Style, Beauty or Advice about life and romance; I always rely on Audrey to point me in the right direction. Obviously I did not know Audrey; but ever since I did an English project on her, I felt a slight connection to her. Since then I had bought and watched her movies, a few biographies, an IKEA print of her and a 2015 & 2016 Calender. Most people who know me well, know that Audrey is my icon and favorite Actress of all time. To the World, she was an icon of Grace, Elegance and Style. In late 2014, I had bought a book called: ''What Would Audrey Do?; Timeless lessons for living with Grace & Style''. You would know about it if you read the post on ''My Summer Reading List''; I Love this book. It has loads of advice and interesting facts about Audrey that I didn't even know about. The book is written by Pamela Keogh; who knew Audrey in the early years of her caree...

Today, I wanted to talk about a few things I have been loving during the month of January. Movies & Books Travel Magazines For a long time; I have been interested in Travel. A few years ago, I was at the market looking at magazines. I found the National Geographic Traveler and the Condé Nast Traveler. I bought them both and have been obsessed with them ever since. I love reading about new and upcoming places to visit or to put on my Bucket List. Stores Reitman's I LOVE to go shopping; and I don't think it's a secret. My favorite shop (for the last year at least) has been Reitman's; which is a Women's Clothing Shop. They have such a great selection; professional, cocktail, workout and casual attire. You would know that I Love Reitman's; because most of my clothes from my Fall Lookbook is from Reitman's. They also sell accessories like jewelry, scarves, purses and shoes. Sephora I also like makeup and skincare products, and la...