Rethinking the piercing II

In January I fell in love with the piercings in VOGUE UK and the jewellery by Venus by Maria Tash. After following J. Colby Smith on Instagram for a while I think I am ready for a new earring. I have two holes in my left ear and one in my right, so I think there's still potential ...

All images by J. Colby Smith

Smells like teen spirit

Despite all retro fashions and nostalgia I was never the one who attended 90's parties or was secretly hoping for 90's trends to return (I always preffered the 20's and 60's anyway). On the contrary, I was more than glad that the times of neon techno looks, cropped shirts and Buffalo platform sneakers were over. But I have to admit that something's changed for me this year ... It might have started with Dries van Noten's hommage to Kurt Cobain – which was definitely the cause for the fashion world revisiting the 90's – and it quietly led to me listening to the soundtrack and watching the films of my teens again (it wasn't all bad, was it?), a reviving interest in my old Doc Marten's boots (I've kept them all those years) and the occasional reaching for my boyfriend's checked shirts – and I even enjoyed a 90's party very much. Along with all this I have also rediscovered the classic scent of the 90's which I used to wear every day back then: ck one. Remember it? I am glad there was still something left in the bottle.

Instagrams in May

Some of the snapshots I took recently.

Silver moon

Perfect addition to my mini star necklace: round silver plate by Vanrycke. I love her "Petites Ames" collection (I think I'll have to save up for a mini diamond necklace). On the above photo I am wearing: leather jacket by Balenciaga, shirt by Zara and vintage belt.

Inspiration for the day ...

 

No, I'm not planning to get married soon, but t'is the season and I realised that I have by coincidence collected a lot of inspiring images. ... Of course you can also use them to throw a big garden party!  Sources and more pictures here. 

Maria Black

Usually I don't wear large earrings but this one from Maria Black's "Eclectic Avenue" collection is so special. Love the edgy look! 

To the beach!

In about a month I'll be packing my bags for my summer holiday (that I've been dreaming of for months), so naturally my mind occasionally wanders off towards that day ... What I'd like to take with me: Bikini by Isabel Marant (this one's great because it's actually four Bininis in one!) and shirt by Isabel Marant, shorts by Rag & Bone, sunglasses by Céline, a straw hat like this one by Hat Attack, Greek sandals (if you did not buy any in Greece, you can get them here), fast-drying Hamam towels (available here) and, of course, sun protection. I'll try not to pack too many rings and bracelets because I'm sure I'll buy loads on holiday.

Tumblring

A little while ago I signed up to tumblr in order to follow some amazing blogs that I'd had in my RSS Reader for a while. And – as with Instagram – I couldn't help but get involved and reblog photos or post my own. So now you can follow my tumblr-blog here.

Happiness by Iro

Remember the Iro bomber jacket that I've raved over? Well, I've found it! It's called "Minela" and it was suddenly back in stock. I think it's a great summer jacket that can look equally nice styled for the city (as above) as for the beach. I can't wait to wear it thrown over a white hippie dress. (The mirrored sunglasses are by Vans). 

Summer moodboard

 

 

 

Let's dive from spring right into summer! I know I'm early and I really want to enjoy spring, now that it's finally here (I saw the first cherry blossoms this week!) - but I'm also already thinking about my summer holiday ... it'll be good!
Images taken from here.