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MONTREUX SUNLIGHT

SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE For weeks, no okay for months we've been waiting, craving, hoping for summer to arrive. Now, it has never been so hot in Geneva lately, we won't complain right but still. Why can't there ever be some sort of a balance? Who's with me? Anyway, last week-end James and I needed a break, a little rest in our favourite spot in Montreux. Yep, everytime we need a healthy getaway we go there and fuel up with energy, good food and sleep.

It's kind of like my personal little L.A paradise but in the heart of Switzerland, with all these palm trees, ice creams and smoothies, I honestly feel so far away : like on a stunning island and forget suddenly about everything. Talking about a cool therapy! Being in Montreux is so refreshing, and we really try to go there at least once a month, also because James has some family living there. An occasion to spend some quality time.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

DRESS : Lavish Alice

SHOES : Zara

BAG : Roberto Cavalli

BRACELETS : Vita Fede

RINGS : Calvin Klein, H&M, Avinas

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KRISTINA BAZAN FOR ELIN ANDEREGG

Pictures by Ellin Anderegg

SOFT AND SUBTLE First of all, I'd like to start this monday article with a huge thank you regarding the ''About Me'' video. I honestly feel so extremely lucky to have you guys as loyal readers of Kayture, you're just the sweetest and most supportive people ever. You can't even understand how motivational it is for me and James to read your feedback, it makes us want to show you a better content every single day. So thank you really, for your constant presence, support as well as your kindness and honest opinions.

Now today I am happy to show you one of the most amazing shootings I've done with Ellin Anderegg, a super talented photographer (also super beautiful one by the way if you want my opinion) based in Switzerland (Swiss power!)(girl power!). I think she's honestly one of the rising talents currently from Zürich, her work is a true gem. Here are the two first sets we shot at the Park Hyatt in Zürich, their lovely team gave us the most amazing suite to shoot these pictures so a big thanks to them for their generosity and trust. This shooting was all about a much more mature and sophisticated look, I feel like I grew up so much in the last couple of months and these pictures express it quite well. This shooting is a story about a real women, powerfull, strong and confident. Hope you like it!

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MY STORY

THOUGTS ABOUT PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Since I've been doing Kayture, meaning since 2 years, my life has been changing non stop. And definitely in the most positive way possible. Many of you write me, asking me some questions regarding my life. James and I wanted to find a nice way to share with you some of my thougths and a little story about my childhood, hoping that some of you could relate to it and/or find it inspiring. Founding Kayture in 2011 was one the best decisions I've honestly ever made, it was a space where I was free to express myself. Thanks to a great team work with James, awesome efforts and creative improvements, the blog grew very quickly and we had to consider it as a carreer. It's crazy how internet has changed society so much, now it's offering so many job opportunities but most important : a voice to people. Both James and I are learning so many things right now, and are managing a real business. It's extremely interesting, and everyday, there's something new, a new challenge, a new trip, a new project. I've always though, while growing up that I'll finish my high school, go to university, get me master and then work for a company.

Secretely I've always been dreaming of founding my own business and working for nobody else than myself, managing my schedule and seeing my hard work affect directly my entreprise (okay I'll admit that at 5 I wanted to be a superhero, but erm that isn't very accurate). I feel like so many teens go to university without knowing what they want to do in the future, but most of them also have a secret dream in a little corner of their head that they try to ignore because following the traditional path is seen by society much better than somebody who makes up his own rules. Nowadays especially in Switzerland, most of the people have a university backround, and it's more and more difficult to find a job. So how to be special? How to make a difference on the market? Build up your own experience and believe, hard as a rock in your dreams even if they may appear worthless in the eye of your surrounding. If you have an idea, go for it. Work for it! Develop a concept and study to get the theoric knowledge you need to be able to maintain your craft. Because university is the most amazing opportunity, but it won't teach you life or how to make your own experiences. The holidays are soon arriving, and I am wishing good luck to all of you guys who are passing their exams!! Crossing fingers for all of you :)

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CASUAL-ING

Pictures by James Chardon

PERFECT SUMMER PUMPS Okay so yesterday James and I almost threw our computer by the window (okay not litterally, but I seriously considered doing it...for a second). As we were planning to post a brand new video that we worked on for days and days, not only on the concept but on the whole creation, the filming and the editing. We started to upload it on Youtube and as always, the upload bugged and we had to start over a zillion of times and wait each time 5 hours between another try failed. The result is that yesterday, we didn't have a post and I hate these kind of situations. But hey, we're still working on to see what went wrong and hopefully the video will be ready for tomorrow with a nice surprise!

Now this article is not really about the video but about my perfect summer look and the clothes that I'd honestly wear everyday if I could. Okay so it wasn't that hot the last couple of days, so wearring jeans was just a pure delight. I mean, when I remember that I once said that I wasn't a jeans kinda person, it makes think "crazy how styles and choices can change'' right? I remember I hated avocado as a kid, now I love it! Anyway, a loose shirt and jeans are my perfect combination. So if I can add to it a perfect pair of bright summer shoes (especially if they have a super high platform) like in this case, of course I say yes! These ones are from a brand I've already talked to you about called Randa, awesome label from Japan. I love their pieces because they look so fun but are also extremely comfy, which is kind of becoming more and more rare. Enjoy!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

JEANS : Citizens of Humanity

SHOES : Randa

BAG : Tory Burch

BRACELETS : Vita Fede

JACKET : Minusey

SHIRT : Zara

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KEEPING UP ON TIME WITH EBEL

Pictures by James Chardon

URBAN MOOD As many of you have already discovered throughout our previous editorials, I do have quite a close relationship with watches as I grew up in a country where we have a fabulous market as well as a big respect and knowledge of quality regarding the mechanisms and craftmaship in the watch industry, these usually circulate from generation to generation and become a real family heritage. As I am more of a fashion peep, I do love innovating and playing with my watch as if it was an accessory, because let's all admit that nowadays, watches are just the best accessory for a modern and active woman. Not only does it look great, but it's also so usefull (especially when the battery of your phone dies in the middle of the day, and you thank the holy grail that you've got your watch on your wrist to keep you up on time with the meetings and other appointments).

In this article I am wearring a really beautiful model from one of my favourite watch brands, Ebel. The exact reference is EBEL 100 on mesh bracelet (green accents) and I love how it's so modern, minimalistic but so timeless at the same time as well. I feel like it fits me as much as it could fit my boyfriend (who by the way loved it, saw him sneaking around and trying it on!). To correspond to the vibe of this watch I decided to play around with kind of a boy-ish look (which I am not really used to, but I enjoy trying new things out) but of course as always, with a lot of elegance by pairing in with this gorgeous Valentino bag from Monnier Frères. What kind of relationship do you guys have with watches?