January favorites

Hello sugar pies,

This morning I thought I can pick some monthly favorites (random mainly) like music, movies, books, quotes, photography, fashion, etc...according to my mood during the month of January.
So a little review to the month of January is required. It sure was the first month of the new year, everyone kicks it off fully enthusiastic and eager. I do not deny that I've done that myself, however...Never put high expectations kids!
I expected a fresh wave of cold temperatures: happened moderately (I aimed for excessively). But what we got instead? Warm weather all most of the time. The following picture of me tanning on my rooftop proves it.

I have also expected to return to school from winter break and have my finals but none of that happened because the Engineering schools in Tunisia were on a strike. It's not like am complaining about this free vacation (that has lasted for over a month now). Instead of pulling an all-nighter, mugging up last minute and showing up like a zombie for my finals, I got to watch movies all day and just chill the hell out. 

So speaking of which, my favorite movie of the month is Re-directed. 

This British-Lithuanian Chef d'oeuvre has cracked me up so bad. A must watch ,or a re-watch for me,  if you like The Hangover, you will fall for this.
Still speaking about the M words.The favorite musical track of the month goes to? *drum roll*

I love Trap. I can't help it. As Andrew(hey partner) once called me; Mrs Trapster! Way to go The Griswolds (An Australian alt band) aaaand mainly NGHTMARE for flipping this out to an enjoyable audible piece of delicious blueberry muffin (wat?). Those L.A kids are ruling the trap.
And since I don't have any new favorite producer/DJ/band besides VACANT, Flume,HeRobust, Diplo, Jack U, T-Mass and WHAT SO NOT, I will just go ahead and pick another track for ya.Oh and before doing so, I might just want to recommend this fella here VANIC. His remixes of some quite famous songs (Lana Del Rey, Birdy, etc..) are simply fabulous. And he looks cute too, so that's a plus to check his profile (and him) out.

And what else could the "next track" be besides RL Grime, like come on! He has recently launched a new album called VOID (I would call it exquisite Cinnamon twist with some 2-step/garage-y parts and, OF COURSE, ardent trap). I will let you enjoy and describe it with your own coherent words and avoid comparing it to food like I just did. My other favorite track from this album is Scylla. I guarantee you that if you blast it in your car on a highway, you will make some tangible damage to the fellow drivers around you. Try it and let me know how it goes. Actually, I have seen RL Grime last year in COACHELLA, but I was stupid (and tired) enough to just stand outside of the Sahara Tent and just watch people dance... Anyways.
Enough about music!Shall we pursue our quest to determine the monthly holy grail-s of Nedra Jouini? I think it's about time we reserved a wider space for photography and fashion. Starting off with photography. I have been browsing Ello recently, and I am bewildered with the amount of talented and inspirational people you can find there (I confess that I dumped Pinterest and Tumblr for Ello). You guys should check it out and request an account. It is worth the efforts.
We are still talking about talented people and art that I recently(or have always) liked.
Tim Walker,he shoots editorials for fashion magazine and only God knows how does his right side of his brain function because I am willing to receive a replica of that at any cost.

     Italian Vogue, March 2006

British Vogue, Lady Gray 

And then one more to top it off; this particular shot by Ben Sandler sums up my photography/modelling career goals in a simple photograph. Can you tell why?

Finally, I needed to share one of the images from my quotes board on Pinterest. And then I guess that'all I have from the month of January. It is a long post, I cannot just state my picks without rambling around for a while. I hope you'll give my picks a shot in case you're intrigued.

Talk to you soon!

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How 2014 made me feel!

Reflecting on what might have linked the actions, times and places during 2014.
How about a quick overview on how I spent 2014? I will make it quick, I promise (not).
January: So the year just kicked off! On January 24th (or 21st? I don't quite remember jeez), I had the opening of my first SOLO exhibition in Wyoming! I cannot describe how nervous, happy, excited and thankful I was. I was so blessed to have amazing souls orbiting around me (shout out to the babes Ghada and Fatma for helping me hang my photos). The amount of support and appreciation I was given that night was surreal. So Thanks to whoever came to say hi or to show love and support. Much appreciated! (I have a video coming up soon summing up all of these gems).

February: When I say February, I say NYC and I also say Arctic Monkeys- AM. I also say "hanging out with M.G while freezing my booty off despite wearing my entire closet?". That was NY for me, baby.

March: hmm spring fucking break? Hell yeah!Greetings to my wonderful darling Valerie Vasquez for making my break billion times better.

April: Oh well! Shit got real in April! Excuse my poor choice of words but April was my favorite. I got the chance to go to Austin, Texas, to attend Coachella Valley music festival and meet Andrew, my dustchella partner that I had so much fun with.

May: was definitely the saying good-byes kind of month. Hey there John, I miss/love you.

June & July: uhmm, surviving Tunisia's unbearable heat? I usually don't do much during summer besides the much wanted routine : eat-sleep-internet. And talking about internet, I have been extensively investing my time in looking up new music/artists/producers/etc...It goes without saying that music is my fuel (so cheesy I know, but it's damn true). Kygo was among my favorite summer tropical House discoveries. His musical touch (a.k.a remix) on whichever song you name is spectacular, whimsical and simply ethereal..dreamy. I can go on and on.

August: Just after Ramadhan, there was...EPHEMERE Festival. It was an overall good experience. It's been a pleasure working with them.

September: Besides fangirling over more producers (Flume, Diplo, What So Not, HeRobust, VACANT, Stint, Lockjaw, etc..) on Soundcloud and going back to Uni, I wish September was a bit more of an autumn month than just an annoying replica of July with constant 30 C.

October: Nach Berlin! I met a lot of nice and precious souls. Therefore, I am forever grateful to whoever made this trip happen.

November & December: Going back to the usual college life. However, it was also bonding time with some of the people that I've always knew as bare acquaintances but now they are among the people that I appreciate the most. I love you Heebz!
Ending this humongous blog post with a 4mn piece from heaven that made my last hours of 2014. Is this remix even real?



I hope you enjoyed both of the tracks and the tons of pictures I just published. I am not bragging about the places I visited nor the amount of fun I had.I am simply sharing memorable moments with you because I am certain that some of you might relate to how blissful it is to be surrounded by loving human beings, and how grateful we should be that our paths have crossed theirs. My life turns around people, around what makes them tick and what they appreciate the most about their daily hustle. I truly value their friendship and honest contribution to my life. Much love!

Have a fresh new beginning to you all!
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