I have made a big decision, my days as big spender are officially over as…yes…I’ve decided to spend less money on clothes… However, this does not mean my days as fashionista are over. On the contrary, I can be a lot more creative and actually wear all the clothes I own instead of constantly getting new ones.
So how does this little project work?
Step 1: throw away visa (well, too hard to throw it away, but I will keep in a closet at home for emergencies, okay? Ah yes, and a sample sale might just be an emergency? Of am I fooling myself now?)
Step 2: Browse www.lookbook.nu for creative outfit posts
Step 3: Become the master in vintage, cheap stores. Ah luckily Belmodo’s Tiany Kirilof just posted her favorite vintage shops. Coincidence? I’d rather call it faith…
http://belmodo.tv/mode/fashion-news/2011/06/06/vintage-loving-and-my-stylescrapbook-com-kipling-bag/
Step 4: Test & try all forgotten items in my closet
Step 5: If I do make a purchase I can simply not resist it needs to be either cheap or a great basic I can keep for years or on sale
So this project starts: NOW!
I’ll keep you posted on the progress…
maandag
Happy Moments TOP 10
1. Looking at my hubbie and realising why I fell in love again: it’s that great toothpaste smile! The advantages of a dentist father in law.
2. Drinks and dinner with friends, on a terrace, in the evening sun. Add some suuuushi and wine and there it is: the perfect evenening.
3. Sunday night family dinners: crowded and the one who speaks the loudest will be heard.
4. Finding that perfect dress … during sales…50% off…or… even better 70% off…
5. Putting on the radio and finding out my favourite song is playing: so not a coincidence!
6. Checking stylemepretty.com: weddings make me happy, what can I say.
7. Smelling my favourite perfume, Musk from Les Ecuadors, for 8 years steady now.
8. Reading my horoscope and finding out a great week is ahead of me. (Unless the horoscope says terrible things will happen, in that case, I don't believe in horoscopes for a week)
9. Freshly pressed juice (preferably somebody else presses and I just enjoy the drink)
10. The smell of fresh sheet
2. Drinks and dinner with friends, on a terrace, in the evening sun. Add some suuuushi and wine and there it is: the perfect evenening.
3. Sunday night family dinners: crowded and the one who speaks the loudest will be heard.
4. Finding that perfect dress … during sales…50% off…or… even better 70% off…
5. Putting on the radio and finding out my favourite song is playing: so not a coincidence!
6. Checking stylemepretty.com: weddings make me happy, what can I say.
7. Smelling my favourite perfume, Musk from Les Ecuadors, for 8 years steady now.
8. Reading my horoscope and finding out a great week is ahead of me. (Unless the horoscope says terrible things will happen, in that case, I don't believe in horoscopes for a week)
9. Freshly pressed juice (preferably somebody else presses and I just enjoy the drink)
10. The smell of fresh sheet
woensdag
Bargainista style
This Sunday I decided to pay a visit to Primark Rotterdam. Quickly, it became clear to me: I was not the only one with that luminescent plan.
No, the entire population of Rotterdam was there as well…But I was determined to get my ‘fashion fix’ and would not be stopped by this inconvenient detail. 2 Hours later (I am not even kidding, nor exaggerating) I was back on my way to Antwerp: totally stressed out (Primark is a warzone that’s clear) but very pleased with my Belgian Bargainista status. *
So please give a warm welcome to these new items in my wardrobe.
* Just so you know : bargainista = bargain + fashionista = me!
No, the entire population of Rotterdam was there as well…But I was determined to get my ‘fashion fix’ and would not be stopped by this inconvenient detail. 2 Hours later (I am not even kidding, nor exaggerating) I was back on my way to Antwerp: totally stressed out (Primark is a warzone that’s clear) but very pleased with my Belgian Bargainista status. *
So please give a warm welcome to these new items in my wardrobe.
* Just so you know : bargainista = bargain + fashionista = me!
La Douce France
Next week I have planned a week in La Douce France… The exact plan is: doing absolutely nothing useful but enhancing my tan to the max and trying to keep up with the French style.
The latter does require an effort. They may seem ‘nonchalant’ & full of ‘je ne sais quoi’… those French ladies do know what they’re doing stylewise.
As preparation is key, I developed a little mood board. All items with dots and stripes will definitely be joining me on my trip.
The latter does require an effort. They may seem ‘nonchalant’ & full of ‘je ne sais quoi’… those French ladies do know what they’re doing stylewise.
As preparation is key, I developed a little mood board. All items with dots and stripes will definitely be joining me on my trip.
maandag
Pretty Please?
Could I please, pretty please, have that dress, that hair, those legs, those earrings, that ring, that tan…?
If I start with the perfume, will the rest then follow automatically?
Please? Pretty please?
If I start with the perfume, will the rest then follow automatically?
Please? Pretty please?
woensdag
Summer MAKE up
In between clothes shopping one could almost forget another essential item to having a great look: make up
Do NOT underestimate the power of a touch of gloss or a glance of bronzing powder. I can make or break your look.
And we should obviously aim for make, sort of explains the name: make up.
My favorite summer looks below... Tested & approved!
Do NOT underestimate the power of a touch of gloss or a glance of bronzing powder. I can make or break your look.
And we should obviously aim for make, sort of explains the name: make up.
My favorite summer looks below... Tested & approved!
dinsdag
What's missing in my closet
After cleaning: I made a list...euh it's quite long.
So I am now officially in search of:
yellow shoes
great jeans to wear with flat shoes
maxi dress
cognac ballerina's
cool cropped cognac/beige/old pink pants
old pink shoes
black sandals
flat sandals
black beach dress
bikini
beach dress
Going trough this list I start wondering: Am I a shoe addict?
ah well, I can live with that addiction.
I will make sure to show you what I actually found soon but I just couldn't resist already making a little mood board.
You'll notice that several items on the board are not on my list. Well, isn't that just always the case? You go searching for a jeans and come back with a dress. You search shoes, you find the perfect dress. Hey, that's life.
So I am now officially in search of:
yellow shoes
great jeans to wear with flat shoes
maxi dress
cognac ballerina's
cool cropped cognac/beige/old pink pants
old pink shoes
black sandals
flat sandals
black beach dress
bikini
beach dress
Going trough this list I start wondering: Am I a shoe addict?
ah well, I can live with that addiction.
I will make sure to show you what I actually found soon but I just couldn't resist already making a little mood board.
You'll notice that several items on the board are not on my list. Well, isn't that just always the case? You go searching for a jeans and come back with a dress. You search shoes, you find the perfect dress. Hey, that's life.
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