VALENTINO

First of all: thankyou Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli!
Loved the fall 2014 Couture collection of Valentino. So relaxed and clean yet still feminine.

BAG

Materials: thick felt & transparent anti-slip mat

It is summer break and i decided to make more clothes and bags by myself, than buying new. Since i can't seem to find what i actually want in my closet in stores, this girl have to make it herself right?
First project i did was this bag. I was looking a while now for a felt or transparent bag but didn't find the one i liked. I've made this one with the measurements of my Macbook so that everything that i want to bring can fit in.

INSPIRATION

photo credit: first t/m fourth image via tumblr, last by myself

Lately i'm very inspired by the texture of (acrylic & ecolineoil) paint. Like the way ecoline floats it's own way into a work/image, it can't be tamed. Also the shapes and personalized touch you can make with the thickness of acrylic or oil paint. There are so many opportunities with mixed media these days.

LUCKY

Slides by Zara

Saw these rose gold slides a few weeks ago at Zara but they didn't had my size.

So my friend went yesterday and this was the last pair they had, in my size, yay!

Did you've ever had a lucky find?

INTERIOR INSPIRATION

found on: abeautifulliving.blogspot.com, archdaily.com

Some interior inspiration, I like the character of the extensive white wood combined with a minimal white space.

LA CALA

photos made with my iPhone

Last week i went to La Cala de Finestrat in Spain for a quick recover vacation after the end of second semester and the celebrate my 24th birthday (yay!).

Never been in La Cala before, it's near Benidorm and usually i'm not into places where a lot of tourist are staying but this place was a good try. All week i was chilling at the beach, got some tan, drink rose and got a good sleep. Also did a safari trip through the mountains at the end of the week, if you're ever in the south of Spain, i would definitely recommend it. 

Back to normal life now. After a week of ultimate chilling, i'm ready for new things and projects to come!

BREAK

As you can see i am/was taking a break from the blog. Lately i was thinking about changing the content but i wasnt quite sure about it. So still over thinking. I'm also busy changing the layout so big changes coming up soon!

Stay tuned!

VIKTOR & ROLF F/W14

Flash trip to Paris!
Saturday i was working backstage as a dresser at the Viktor & Rolf F/W14 show in Paris.
After a bus ride of 6 hours: it was a great experience with great people.
Bad thing was that time went by in a blink of an eye.... Time flies when you're having fun!

Photos
collection; fgr.com
details; style.com
backstage; by me with iPhone

JIL SANDER

Jil Sander Fall 2014.  ph by Marcus Tondo via Vogue.com 

Without Jil Sander herself, the design team showed a respectful Sander-ish collection at Milan Fashion Week.
With some pleats and folds, minimalistic and sculptural cuts and the pastel color palette with contrasting men shoes underneath,
i can definitely say: one of my favorites!

LISTING

The Five Piece French Wardrobe:
Thought about it quite some time but here it is, the list! (or half of it).

THE List!
1. A long/cosy wool scarf.
2. The ultimate perfect leather jacket.
3. Something Nike ID.
4......
5......

The rest of the list is not there yet. It seems like since i've given myself a amount of pieces which i'm allowed to buy, i've stopped thinking about shopping or buying clothes at all. When studying at an art academy, a person have to make priorities about spending money. For school or whatever. So this thought is really helping!

Conclusion at this stadium: this Five Piece French wardrobe thing is really working!

Wearing:
COS jumper

Scarf bought in Rome

vintage Dr. Martens shoes

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Just playing around for a photography assignment at school...

SORT OF FIVE PIECE FRENCH WARDROBE

Thought about doing a sort of French wardrobe concept in a previous post. Buying less each season and purchase more timeless pieces i'm really missing out there in my closet makes me save money and having a wardrobe what is more combined.
Few years ago, I was like a crazy person running around shops and buying impulsive pieces all the time. They'd end up in charity now. Good for the environment, not for my wallet.
This society is buying more than we need, just because we can. A good start begins with yourself, so this is my beginning.

Some simple rules i have to follow:
- 5 pieces each season, must make a list of which pieces. If i don't, i know myself, i will break the rules.
- Basics and underwear not included. These items are always necessary.
- Only quality. So big no to acrylic/polyester ect... (Did this already).

Some extra's:
- Throw everything out. Items i didn't wore or touched for a year are out.
- Don't do internet shopping. Exception: only with a goal of one of the 5 items.
- Make more items myself instead.

The actual item list is coming up later. Since it's only 5 pieces each season i'll have to think about which one very carefully... (!)
So........ Who's with me?


photo from tumblr, anonymous (?)

OUTFIT

Wool coat H&M Trend
Scarf from a random store in Rome
Clarks desert boot
Vintage purse

Like them neutrals colors lately. Mixed with some old time favorite black.

I'm thinking a lot about over consuming lately, as i spoke about in a previous post. Why us human buy a lot of things we don't need but simply buy because we can.

So i saw at Sabrina's and Maria's blog the Five piece French wardrobe concept, maybe u should try that out too. Allowing myself to buy only necessary items. Sure something to think about....

P.S. Seems like winter is leaving Holland.... For a day.

OUT OF THE BOX - 2014

Thinking about doing something with androgynous / homonymous and timeless pieces for the next fashion design assignment. Normally i don't do "interesting" shapes in my designs, i'm more of a detail and textiles kinda person. Something different this year, 2014 is all about stepping "out of the box".

Spring issue of Scandinavia S/S/A/W, Photographed by Bjarne Jonasson
photos from fgr

NYE IN ROME

When you're reading this i will probably already be on the plane to one of the most prettiest city in the world!

I'll be spending New Years in Rome with two friends of mine. It's my first time in Rome so if anyone has tips where to shop or eat, i will appreciate it! For so far i'll be making a wish at the Trevi Fountain. You know what they say, "When in Rome"......

Wishing you all a Happy 2014 with lots of happiness, love, health and success!

Image from Tumblr

BAD HABIT PART I

Since a new year is about to arrive in a few days, i thought it was time to share some bad habits going on in my life. And i think more of you will recognize themselves in this and raise your voice if so (so i don't feel guilty alone).
These days a lot a human are buying more than they need, it's healthy because it's in our genes. Though with a new year to come, i have to let go of this habit myself because i don't really need it.

So here it is: "Bad habit part one":
Shoes i'd thought i needed, but don't need. (i was in denial at the time when buying)

From the left to the right.
"The Colored shoe" from a small shop in The Netherlands
Ah yes, let's begin with this category. The colored shoe is not a shoe i would particularly wear on a daily basis. So every now and then i try and try buying this type of shoe over and over again and every time it will end up in the back of my closet. It's not that i don't like color, but it doesn't fit 'me' that well. I have to stop trying making this dream come true.

"The Impulsive shoe" from Primark
The title says it all. I think we all made this mistake.. The shoe i definitely didn't need and also never wore. Hmm..

"The Party shoe" by Guess
The shoe you-would-wear-to-a-party-if-you-have-one. Yes, they're killing your feet and you'll have to sit down the whole party if you want to survive. Sure pretty and looks perfect with a dress but such a waste of money for only that one time.

"The Vintage shoe" unknown
My favorite! Most of the time when buying vintage shoes, they end up in the closet. Confusing when my most treasured shoes are vintage. This one didn't make the top 10, guess that all happens to one of us.

So another lesson learned for upcoming 2014. Think before acting, it will save me a lot of money (and space)!


Do you recognize yourself in this? And have the same sort of "shoe" habit?

COMFORT

Ankle length dress by Pull&Bear

Christmas break! And with Christmas and all going on today and tomorrow, i thought it was time to relax and be comfortable before all the craziness begins. Merry Christmas everybody!