Delvaux

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Delvaux is one of Belgian's iconic brand, as well as the oldest fine leather luxury goods house in the world. Unlike most big names in the leather good industry, each Delvaux bag is handmade in the Delvaux ateliers in Belgian and France. 

The Brilliant MM is probably of the most timeless and sculptural bag Delvaux has to offer, and one that I have had my eye on for a couple of years now. I had envisaged it in a lovely dark navy blue but since seeing this powder pink version that picture perfect idea has changed slightly. I am also imagining it is a 'mousy' light grey. 

A relatively new comer - but just as eye catching - is the more modern and sleek Madame PM. This one can double up as a clutch if you just tuck the strap into the bag. 

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In the bag

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1. Zara bag  2. Chanel purse  3. Moleskin notepad  4. English fudge (the best)  5. Delvaux 'pochette' which doubles as iphone holder  6. card holder c/o Oona  7. Iphone  8. Benefit mascara  9. Sephora powder  9. BB cream by Garnier

This is what I generally carry around with me in my bag at the beginning of the day by the end of the day it is a whole different story. What are your 'must' to have with you in your bag at all times? Also, what do you think of the bag? I am still unsure about it.

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So I was lucky enough to get invited to the Petit riens défilé; 'Second hand, second life'. Every year this show is sold out right from the start and I have to say I was curious to discover what all the fuss was about. I was nicely surprised, the creations varied from very wearable and nicely constructed, to the completely eccentric yet very intriguing creations of other designers. These Belgian designers had the fun yet difficult task of turning someone else's trash into their own creations, giving these clothes an unexpected  'second life'. (picture overload)

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Here were some of my favourite creations/designers including the very excentrique yet talented Romain Brau who has a way of seeing the world like no one else I know. Delvaux sent out some amazing bags and pieces and Cathy Pill whom I discovered not that long ago but she has a fresh and youthful way of playing with colours, and so many others... But I will let the pictures do the talking and you can judge for yourself if they have done these old second hand clothes justice.

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//S.P. TOUSSAINT & A. KNACKFUSS //

And last but not least, some of the pieces from the other designers that I really liked and especially as these were made from used clothes.

Cathy Pill: I love everything about this outfit, from this season's colour to the sports wear worn dressed up

Kim Stumpf: The woven wrap cardigan is just stunning

Later during the night, these creations were auctioned off in order to collect enough money to open up a café for some of the homeless people, somewhere where they could benefit from actual human interactions and exchanges and have something warm to drink.

Snapped, Stored & Shared (#2)

Here is the second edition of "Snapped, Stored & Shared" with some few ideas of where to go in Brussels. Enjoy!

1. Simply heaven, even more so due to the fact that to find a shop in Brussels that sells reese's is like finding the golden goose (Nail polish is from Sephora).

2. The eco- friendly and trendy Faguo sneakers will be exposed at the Belgium BOZAR SHOP for one month only, starting as of this Wednesday 1st September. A limited edition shoe, created for this exposition will also be available.

FR: Les éco-trendy FAGUO s'expose au BOZAR SHOP pendant un mois, dés ce mercredi 1er Septembre. De plus, à cette occasion un modèle en édition limitée a spécialement été créé pour cette occasion. BOZAR SHOP Rue Ravensteinstraat 15 1000 Brussels

3. Ebisu is a new 'fast food' style japaness restaurant around Flagey (brussels) and I am not talking Sushi. (read more here) FR: Ebisu, Un nouveau 'fast food' japonais près de la place Flagey, un vrai délice à essayer. Rue de Vergnies 37, 1050 Brussels

4. What could be the perfect bag ( from COS) for uni this year, I need one that will fit all my junk but also my books,but also I need one that I can potentially carry around whilst on a bike . Any suggestions?

5. the drop of temperature we have been faced with lately sadly indicates the end of summer but it also means the leather trousers can be dug up again. These are from h&M (last year)

6. You might remember my post on Delvaux (the Belgian maroquinerie), well here is the lundi bag from their new collection 'Toujours' in royal blue. Love the colour and the leather is divine, my only problem is that my wallet is way too big sadly for this bag. (both gifted) FR:  Vous vous souvenez peut être du post que j'avais fais précédemment sur delvaux, et bien voici le sacLundi de leur nouvelle collection 'Toujours', j'adore la couleur bleu royal et le cuir est tout simplement magnifique, mon seul problème ets que mon portefeuille y rentre à peine.

7. With September comes the beginning and the launch of so many new and fascinating things, and one of them is the Hermès 'J'aime mon carré' party. Can't wait for it and I will be sure to document the evening to its full extent. FR: Le mois de Septembre s'annonce bien et commence en beauty et style avec la soirée Hermès 'J'aime mon carré'. J'ai hâte d'y être et bien entendu les photos suivront

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