Andreas Murkudis ~ My favorite Store in Berlin 2011

Andreas Murkudis

Potsdamer Straße 77-87, Haus E, 

10785 Berlin 

+49 30 3088 1945 

www.andreasmurkudis.com

U2, S-bahn Potsdamer Platz. 

Open 12noon-8pm Mon-Sat.

Hermès "Herbag"

One of my favorite Hermes styles.

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A guide to popular medications available abroad without a prescription.

A guide to popular medications available abroad without a prescription.

Should you need to visit a pharmacy while traveling, remember that many health remedies that aren’t readily available or require a prescription here in the United States can be purchased over the counter. Here’s a sampling from several popular destinations—just be careful what you bring back through customs.

Great Britain

Ibuleve gel The same active ingredient (ibuprofen) that’s in Advil or Motrin, but you can rub it right on the sore spot.
Nelsons Travella Homeopathic, nondrowsy remedy for motion sickness.
Nurofen Plus Combining ibuprofen and codeine, it’s among the most potent pain relievers available OTC.

France

Biafine Topical cream for treating scrapes, sores, burns.
Donormyl effervescent tablets Antihistamine for cold and allergy relief; also used as a sleep aid.
Homéoplasmine Antiseptic ointment for scrapes, chapped skin, and nasal irritations due to a cold or allergies; can also be used as a lip balm.

Germany

Bepanthen Ointment with vitamin B5 for diaper rash and other skin irritations. (also great Eyedrops for itchy eyes)
Buscopan Helps relax the spasms and relieve the pain of IBS and abdominal pain, abdominal spasms, IBS,  stomach cramps, period pain.
Bromelain This enzyme, found in pineapples, is popular here as a remedy for nasal and sinus inflammation from infection, injury, or allergies.
Wick MediNait German Vicks NyQuil with a decongestant and more alcohol.

Greece

Celestoderm-V with Garamycin Topical cortisone cream (with an antibiotic) for cuts, scrapes, and insect bites.
Hexalen Antiseptic mouthwash that helps relieve a sore throat.
Imigran Taken at the first sign of a migraine to relieve nausea, headache, and sensitivity to light.

Italy

Gentalyn Beta Antibiotic cream with cortisone for eczema, acne, and ingrown hairs.
Promethazine Sedative that relieves allergy symptoms and also motion sickness.
Voltadvance Anti-inflammatory for arthritis pain, migraines, or cramps; similar to the prescription-only Voltaren sold in the United States.

South Africa

Biral Herbal sedative that contains valerian root and passionflower extracts.
Stilpane syrup Codeine-laced pain reliever, cough suppressant, fever reducer, and sleep aid (requires a prescription, but some pharmacists will sell it OTC).
Dolorol Forte Essentially Tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine.

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Stellar Display ~ Moschino, NYC

A Classic ...... Porselli Ballerina Flats

First Repetto, now Porselli. The shape, colors and fit are amazing, some of the best I have ever worn. I was told that Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot ( both studied Ballet ) wore them religiously. I am sold ! Dance companies really know feet and use ultra soft leather.
So far, I think that the Porselli ballerinas are the most stylish though.
These shoes can be purchased for $175 at A.P.C. stores (New York and Los Angeles) click here.
I love when dance companies produce street shoes.

Magie Noire

One of my all time favorite scents from Lancome, Magie Noire. This is the original bottle design, the new one is more simple.

This is what I'll be wearing this summer

Functional ( the German in me :) ), clean, not too girly and oh so fresh.
at J.Crew

Strand Bookstore, NY.

The best place to spend a few hours when I want to gather inspiration and get away from it all. The only one allowed to join me is the boyfriend. Only problem.... too much choice at very good prices... wonderful!

Dandux Bag, so understated !

Dandux Original 1121 Coal Bag $26.95

Why don't we have a COS Store in the USA ?

Whenever I go travelling, I just have to go to a COS Store.
All of them are in Europe.
We need one here!
COS is part of the H&M Group, a little more expensive but everything is just so much better. The Cut, the Fabric, the Fit.
It seems that the Design Team really makes an effort to make it just right.
In my opinion, the Clothes would just be so perfect for New York where dressing well is so important.
Great Basics that can be dressed up with your favorite Accessories is going to be so huge in the next seasons.
I am working on editing my wardrobe as well, everything I don't love or have not worn in a year has got to go.
Hello long nights on Ebay!

Crawford & Doyle Bookstore New York

This Bookstore on Madison Avenue in New York is just amazing,
one of my favorite Places to spend a cold and grey Winterday browsing and discovering Books I never knew existed.
My Secret about this place is ( don't tell) that they always carry a Selection of Auction Catalogs, recent and vintage.
The Travel section is very well edited, you won't get a bad Travel Guide here.

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