Fashion Discovery

This weekend I made a fashion discovery… I felt compelled not knowing about this earlier, as a self-proclaimed, fashion lover…I comfort myself with the thought ‘if you can’t buy it in Belgium, it’s not that awful that you don’t know’…right?

So here’s the discovery (made in the Netherlands by the way): Cindy Crawford designs shoes… and what’s even more she does quite a good job..AND on top of that (this was another surprise) the shoes are very affordable! Euh so obviously I bought a pair…and hesitated for another pair but as I also spotted very cute must-have pumps I didn’t go for the second Cindy Crawford pair..( I draw the line at buying two pairs of shoes a day…)

Check out the complete collection and the commercial:http://www.cc5thavenue.com/2010/

And of course some pictures…
(prices range from 29,90 euro for ballerina's to 149,9 euro for boots)








My very own Cindy Crawfords...



Too cute!

Sneak Peek Summer 2011

For those who hadn’t noticed… autumn has begun.

Now, there are 2 options:

1) You can complain about the rain showers, the cold, organize stay-in nights with tea and cookies , rent Twilight and see it 4 times in a row…

OR

2)You can look ahead and make sure, that when summer 2011 finally does arrive, you are ready for it!

I chose the second option… and so far, I like what I see! Here’s a sneak peak at some of Spring Summer Collections 2011. And this is only the beginning…



Dries Van Noten ( this should not come as a surprise) showcased a gorgeous collection containing all of his signature elements: great fabrics, interesting prints, androgyny influences and an ethnical touch: you cannot not love these clothes…
Tip: The boyfriend blazer is here to stay for another season so if you want to invest in just one piece, let that be it.






Isabel Marant says inspiration came from 'surfing and the early days in skateboarding'... euh, I don't see myself skating nor surfing in her outfits, but i'll stroll down the beach in them?






Diane Von Furstenberg shows color combinations you wouldn't think of: but they work!




A relaxed outfit by Paul & Joe...put it on the wishlist...

It Girl: Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson is one of those celebs whose style is just admirable. She never makes the mistake of overdressing or overstyling (yesss, an outfit can be sooo perfect, it’s not fun anymore) , but just mixes what she loves AND (this is important!) what looks good on her…

Sometimes, I tear out a picture of her in a magazine and keep it as inspiration for when in fashion-distress.

Below some of her great looks...

Pick your favorite!

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Mixing prints that contain the same colours is a good tip for who's a bit afraid of mingling the wrong patterns.



Just a cool skirt, a simple blazer and tank top and some nudes...perfect!



Great color!



This one is my personal favorite...not too dressed up but the sequins and the yellow bag give the edge.




Classy!

Done with the jeans every day?

The right look for every day is hard to pull… not too chic but not over the top casual either..

Sometimes, when lazy, I just put on some jeans,a top and a blazer: done! Although this is never a bad look , below some ideas to spice things up a bit…

Looks worth getting inspiration from!



Savannah and Sienna, two stylish sisters… a good look doesn’t need to be complicated



Chloe Sevigny, always edgy…I love this look! The colors, the shape, it’s just suits her well. I would replace the sneakers by heels or ballerina’s but that’s just personal preference.



As always, Alexa pulls it of! Chilly? Just add some stockings or even boots and this combination is autumn-proof.



Easy does it for Katie Holmes…




A floral dress with leather jacket: tataaaa: ready!

To wear or not to wear those heels?

What is it about heels ? Honestly? They’re mostly: painful, expensive (often), and tend to fall apart which means you have to run to the shoemaker every week. Let’s face it… that simply does not happen with a pair of Birkenstocks.

I have several pairs of shoes which I like to call : my dining out shoes. They are gorgeous, but not comfy, at aaall. I can make it from the car to the restaurant and perhaps even to the bar next to the restaurant (if there are seats available…). But that is just as far as the night can go.

It’s a hate-love relation. Because on the other hand, nothing makes you feel quite as elegant or feminine as a nice pair of high heels. You will believe my discomfort when I stumbled across a study (side comment: can you believe it’s actually somebody’s job to study this? Really?) that claims that men don’t even notice if a women wears heels or not. I am taking the liberty to quote:
‘A study is looking at women between 18 and 35 and what signals are sent out when the they walk with and without heels. Male observers in the experiment cannot tell which figures are wearing heels.’

I find that very arguable! While wearing heels you just walk another walk …it does feel different. I’m thinking it’s the men…as a result I suggest the researcher repeat the experiment with female observers. A whole different study I predict.

In the meantime we will keep searching for the ultimate heels…some suggestions for Autumn 2010.


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Dries Van Noten,my favorites... too pretty… These shoes are a reason to go out dining.



Lanvin...ultimate elegancy



Cuties from Tabitha Simmons



Lovely pumps from Elizabeth and James



Fendi's gothic romans, more of a risk but actually very wearable if you just go for it.

Enter : SOOMA…

No SOOMA is not a new brand, a designer jeans or a new perfume… It’s something that I sort of invented and it’s short for: Seasonal Object Of My Affection.

Allow me to explain: each fashion season I choose a SOOMA…Hmmm, that might not be correct; the SOOMA chooses me. Some supernatural power draws me to a certain bag, pair of shoes, piece of jewelry.. .Anyways, this object is then the item I long for, save for, want and must have. Preferably I get it at the beginning of the season, if finances do not allow I’ll go for the end of the season (meaning sales time): SOOMA’s are worth waiting for…

For Autumn Winter 2010 I am very happy to announce that my SOOMA has arrived… and it’s goooood. Really I should thank the universe since I was born on September 25th which sort of is the beginning of Autumn, so hurray…my birthday gift often is a SOOMA. Last winter my Sooma was a Wouter & Hendrix ring, gorgeous and so me! Last summer a watch caught my eye and this year a new bag has come my way…and she even has a name: Catherine (Marc by Marc Jacobs)! Needless to say Catherine is my new BFF and goes everywhere with me.

Can’t wait to see what SS2011 will bring…

A Fashion accessory with benefits…

My latest purchase is proudly glowing on my right wrist. And no it’s not a diamond bracelet that is glittering (though I would love that too…) it’s: the power bracelet. Or, as I like to call it: my fashion accessory with benefits.

So what’s the deal with this latest item that is , as many accessories, probably waaaay to expensive, but nonetheless a must-have? Basically it’s a silicone wristband embedded with a treated hologram .The hologram is designed to optimize your body’s natural energy flows. This magic bangle claims to increase physical performance and overall quality of life. Me like! Not that anything was wrong with my quality of life, but hey; there is always room for improvement…
And Beck’s has it.
Kate Middleton was also spotted wearing one...
So I figured… If it’s good enough for them it’s good enough for me!

I must say, I’ve had the bracelet for 2 days now and hmmm, not much has changed, but I do feel good and well balanced, as always…

An online poll cites following results:

Do Power Balance wristbands work for you?
• 41% I wear one now, and it works!
• 10% I have worn one in the past, but it didn't work. What a waste of money.
• 27% I have never worn one, but I'm buying one now.
• 22% I have never worn one, and I never will...not for $30 bucks.
1428 people have voted in this poll.

Soooo I guess I’ll just wait a bit longer and give my bracelet the time to adjust to my energy flows which are probably harder to balance than the average…
I’ll keep you posted!