Winter drawings

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Anna

Anna Mouglalis, who, as you know, is not only a successful French actress, but also a model for Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld's muse, makes me think of two things. New Year celebration and, quite surprisingly, consumerism. Her beauty, which is of baroque kind (large dark yellow eyes and dramatic make-up), makes me think of stars and champagne and the clock that chimes at midnight. Whereas her style brings up the comparison with pathetic pre-New Year crowds I saw yesterday in the shopping mall. Women trying on colourful silk dresses to make December the 31st the greatest night of the year. I might have turned too pessimistic but I think it won't help. There's nothing you can buy to turn into a beautiful princess overnight. At first, I couldn't make out what exactly put me off. Now I know. It is that it was all about trying to impress. Plus, it was overdressing, which is unpleasant aesthetically.
These photos of Anna are my inspiration for the upcoming New Year celebrations. Hope they'll inspire you just as much.
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P.S. Did you know Anna Mouglalis speaks 5 languages and reads philosophy books? Makes me feel empty-headed. Beauty is certainly not only about clothes & make-up (banal, I know).