FASHION - Who let the legs out?

I did! But I have to admit that all I did outdoors today was run down the street to get a magazine. I felt very uncomfortable and was glad when I got back home and could stop pulling my dress down. Where I live, it's almost impossible to wear a dress without having men yell or have cars honking when you pass by. I guess it's kind of a fear I have to get over, and I will especially for this beautiful dress.

Now about the dress... When I went to visit friends in Vietnam last year, the woman who showed me around Ho Chi Minh, took me to food markets, took care of me like a real mom made me this dress. She doesn't have a brand (I'm still waiting for that one Bea), but she often wears clothes she made herself. There was this one dress she made that I was crazy about. So she took me to all of her favorite fabric, ribbon, pompon and pearl shops. Walking around that area made me want to design and sew my own clothes. But unfortunately I can't. We picked out the fabric and ribbons and she started making my dress. It has been waiting in my closet all winter and now the time has come where it's appropriate to let the legs out.

I want to encourage every single one of you to start wearing brighter colors. I admit that I love wearing black, but I recently became friends again with a good old friend who wears nothing but colors. It's impossible to be in a bad mood around her, because she's so colorful and the colors affect your mood. She's my inspiration to live happier and see the world in a more colorful way. Besides black dresses make you legs look super pale, so get out that bright dress and you won't have to worry about your milk bottles anymore.

Thank you Bea for the dress

Thank you Eileen for the photos

Thank you Julia for the colorful inspiration

Have a sunny week everyone!

What I was wearing:

Dress - made by Bea, a friend

Watch - Daniel Wellington

Bracelet - Market

Socks - Tabio

Shoes - Clarks

FASHION - The Leotard

Dear reader, sorry for not keeping my promise about posting every sunday. I just had the crappiest week and it didn't come to the point where I actually felt like sitting down to review a beauty product. Every week is another week to make it up, and that's why I am sitting down today writing a post about this leotard. 

The fact that I am far from an American Apparel model doesn't mean I can't act like one, right? I got this leotard on sale and am absolutely in love with it. This bodysuit is the light at the end of the tunnel, girls. No more struggling trying to tuck a shirt in your trousers without creases showing through. 

Since my third and last pair of easy jeans was coming to its end, I figured it was time for something new. I know a few girls who own the "riding pant" and therefor know that they are of a better quality than the easy jean. The Riding Pant is an imitation of real horse-riding-trousers and are made of a very thick and elastic material which makes them warm, comfortable and figure hugging. Eventhough they weren't on sale I couldn't resist buying them. And I am very happy that I did. Let's say it's an early birthday present for my almost 18 year old self (5 more days!!) 

I also wanted to thank my sister for all the effort she put in the photos. Thank you for wanting to deal with my very awkward posing. Your patience is very much appreciated.

Have a nice week everyone!

What I'm wearing

bodysuit: American Apparel

trousers: American Apparel

shoes: Clarks

necklace: American Apparel

lipstick: Mac

FASHION - The Neon Beanie

Yes, another beanie. Yes, another American Apparel buy. What I love about this beanie is the touch it can give to a simple outfit. You want attention? Put the beanie on. Want to be invisible? Take it off. Simple as it is. 
But, I warn you to not wear this beanie on a bad-face-day, since it draws a lot of attention to that particular area. I've had this pink beanie for over a year now and I might not wear it every single day because it stands out so much, but I do enjoy a little pink in my life from now and then. 

Not feeling so "la vie en rose"? They literally sell these beanies in every single color! (An American Apparel local, would've known that)  I would love to get a beige one, but I don't think I need any more headwear! I swear, my next post won't be about a beanie.

love!

What I was wearing:
Beanie: American Apparel
Sweater: Acne
Jacket: Zara
Trousers: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Clarks

OOTD - 08/09/14 - The Lumberjack

Is it the bike? Is it the shirt? Maybe the shoes? For some reason this outfit makes me feel like I'm all the way back in New York City. I've visited the Big Apple two times in my lifetime and I'm planning on making that number a lot bigger! It's my dream to move over there and go write for a magazine or start my own maybe! But sometimes I need to "reality check" and realize that I'm only seventeen years old and still living in Belgium. So if we can't be in New York but want to feel as if we are, we dress like New Yorkers do. And that, my friend, is how I keep my days exciting. If you can't have that thing you want so bad, reach out for the things you do have. Dressing like a New Yorker makes me feel that tiny bit closer to fulfilling my dream.

What I'm wearing:

Lumberjack: vintage

Shirt: Tinwell & Bismarck

Jeans: Lee

Shoes: Clarks

- Parpies