FRINGE FEVER

Some things you just want. You have wanted them for some time and you have wanted them bad! For me it has been a leather fringe jacket for quite a while. But when you have a certain fascination about an object it also has to be perfect. Which is why it has taken me some time to find the right example of fringieness (no this is not a word). For reasons I can not explain I entered a fashion store I would normally not think to go in. While browsing threw the racks of  'law and behold' the cool-cat I spotted some fringe and was immediately sold. Although it's not leather it was half of an I could not resist. Until I find a genuine leather version I'm in love with this one.

 Jacket: Cool-cat, pants & boots: Zara, top: thrifted, Bra: DIY

WALK THE WALK

To start off, I have to thank my dear friend for taking me with her for this experience. Thanks to Dr. van der Hoog ,she had won a catwalk training with model-, fashion expert and founder of Bdifferent,  Kim Vos. An amazing energetic, inspiring, warm and strong woman.  She has the quality to make you feel right at home and  "special" too (this sounds corny, I know but it's true).  The location was a great bright studio with the most amazing, raw, red bricked wall.

With a group of eight we thought about our personal qualities but also about how other people (friends or strangers) perceive us. The input for this, was a walk up and down the studio. After writing this down she added her opinion to this and strangely enough she was right on the spot with almost every person. After channelling this back to the group two words would be chosen and written on your arms. On the right, a quality that you poses. On the left a word that can guide you, to the kind of person you want to be.  After completing this we started walking and working on our techniques. Shoulders back, belly up an in ...etc.
 

 

When it was time for a break we had an amazingly healthy lunch. Totally my thing and I enjoyed it very much.

Green gazpacho, fresh fruit, Home made humus and baba ganoush, A lentil, goats cheese salad and a spinach goats cheese salad with falafel and other vegetables.   
 

Proceeding we started getting more into the walking and practising this in different types of ways. For example, walking like a boy or walking very toughly (my favourite). We also participated in a activity where you had to look at yourself and pick out things you like about yourself. After this your partner tells you their favourite part of your body/face. A great practice for boosting up your confidence because you don't allow yourself to think negative thoughts. You learn to give certain thoughts their own place and accept them. Things are what they are.

Ok, before I become to hazy. We finished with a trial of walks ending with a real catwalk run threw. All and all it was a great experience that will stick for quite a while. For which I would like to thank my friend, Kim Vos and Dr. van der Hoog. Whom also provided all of us with an amazing goodie-bag stuffed with great products. I have already tried some and I must say I am quite amazed about the quality of their products. Especially the sensitive face mask is lovely!

THE LAST GOTH

I have never been a one way street kind of person. Sometimes I like it simple, tight, black and white. Other times I like to dress up with prints and sequins. Sporty chique or girly, doen't matter. The funny thing is that it all resembles me in one way or another. This is a while back when I was feeling just a little goth.  I love this dark lipctick from rimmel london. Unfortunately I have lost it since than. Such a shame.

 Blouse: Thrifted, Sequin bustier: Thrifted, Skirt:Zara, Shoes: Mango

MAGENTA ACCENTS

 

Finally a sunny spring day that I could go out and enjoy! Suddenly the sun and all the flowers along with it decided to pop up. I so enjoy these day's, they gives me an instant feeling of bliss. This also was the perfect weather to wear something different than my winter coat. So I pulled out my sunglasses, trench and put on my new pants. by the way, these were a steal at 6 euro's! (sale ofcourse). I saw them and could not resist. With only 10 minutes to spare I rushed to the fitting room and cash register.  I don't wear much red, but this magenta, bordeaux red colour has turned me around this last winter. 

I am wearing:
Trench, top, crop top, bag: H&M , pants: New Yorker,  Sneakers: Nike, Hair piece: thrifted, Watch: Swatch

Today's occasion was to go thrift shopping with my mom. And I did get a score! Found two things that I am really pleased with.
1= a metallic sand coloured two piece suit. It's by Emperio Armani and only cost me 15 euro's. I am so exited about this one but the pants have to be tailored. So I will get an update on that later.
2= A see through flowered robe that I can wear over and outfit.  And it was only 6 euro's. oh yeah!

GREY SANDS

Last Saturday I went to the beach with my family. Of course the beach is not the most thought of place to visit during the month of January. Instead of catching some sun you go and 'catch' some wind. We had quite peculiar weather. There was a soft wind, sunny blue spots of sky and very heavy dark clouds. I think there was just enough wind to blow the rain away. Anyway perfect circumstances for photographing. I love the dramatic feel the dark clouds give the photographs. It almost seems to be taken in negative.  The soft dunes and the patterns in the sand are such a great contrast apposing to the heavy clouds. The captured water after the sea ebbed away creates a mirror that features the colours of the sky and dunes with a shiny texture.

I wore: coat: Dorothy Perkins, Jumper: Steps, skort&boots& scarf: Zara

CONNECTING ELSEWHERE

Sometimes you need to take the time to reconnect with yourself. Let go of all the worries and limitations.  For me this means taking my camera with me as i'm enjoying nature and the company of friends and family. So a reminder. Don't lose yourself within all restrictions.

Wearing: Dress: Zara, Blouse, hat: Primark, Shoes: Thrifted

SHEER SAND

This spring holiday I had the luck of being able to visit the beach on a very sunny and bright day. I really enjoyed it. Even the running from down from the dunes, as you used to do when you where still a child. unfortunately it did give me a sunburn so I am moisturising as I am typing. Although a  tan looks great I don't want to end up like one of those wrinkly over tanned grannies with a sun cap. And yes I did take preventive measures.  I guess it's just the part English in me.

 

I am wearing: Asymmetric skirt, sunglasses: H&M, Blazer: River island,

SPLIT LIGHTS

This is the outfit I have been wearing today. I have been quite into maxy skirts these past few weeks. Now the weather is brighting up I can't resist wearing them. 

 

 

Coat: a bazar, Top, Skirt: H&M,  Chain: Bershka, Shoes: Nike, Bracelet: Jutk&Riska, Earrings: Sasha

NEON AND LEATHER

So the first sunny day has popped up his head and of course I had the perfect outfit in mind.

coat: from a bazar, blouse: Hugo Boss, Dress: H&M, Sneakers: Nike, Head phone: Sineheiser, Sunglasses: Episode, Arm cuff: Jutka and Riska

SCROSSLINES

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