Snapped, stored & shared (#11)

1. One of my favourite outfits from the upcoming River Island Christmas collection, a huge thank you to Oona for the sneak peak 2. My friend's amazing Miu Miu bag 3. Some fun bracelets at the Forever 21 store in Antwerp, or maybe a DIY idea :) 4. The new UGG venice collection is pretty impressive and a far cry from the original boots, Thank you to UPR and Mooi Pr for the wonderful day in Amsterdam 5. Gorgeous Victor Horta house that has recently been re-done (well know Belgian architect) 6. Since moving into my new place I am discovering what my neighborhood as to offer in term of food, Tout Bon is not bad for lunch 7. My River Island bag c/o Oona 8. When I was in ANtwerp, I did a small detour in the huge H&M shop, love the stripped jumper they have at the moment (for only 9.99€) 9. Also came across this cute little orange number 10. Love these black boots, also from H&M 11. ... and speaking of H&M boots, check out these lovely brown one with the perfect heel too 12. A huge thank you to wonderful people at UPR for this really cute (and very fitting if i may say so) JCDC x kipling bag 13. October, is the month of breast cancer awareness. Why not spread the word in a fashionable way, Thanks to UPR for this lovely Swarovski pin

I am currently getting increasingly worried about tomorrow, I was chosen amongst more than 13.000 candidates to participate in the world's biggest fashion show organised by the Galleries Lafayette. Don't ask me what I was thinking when I agreed to this - it sounded like fun at the time - because I am now thinking it was a very bad idea. I am the clumsy girl that will either missed a step and tumbled or walk on somebody else :/ Anyway I am sure it will be great fun and a good experience. So wish me luck and I will keep you updated throughout the day. Also, I have no idea what I am going to wear, as I really don't have that much to wear with me at the moment.

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La mode c'est vous

On Friday I had a drink with Mireille - founder of Shop je ne sais quoi who will be re-launching its website and online store very soon. But don't worry, you can trust that I will let you know as soon as it is online as I have no doubt it will be just as delightful and full of wonders as the previous one.

Anyway we got talking about bloggers and the fascinating world of blogs, and the girls behind the screens. One of our conclusions - over our coke zeros - was that lately brands seem to be gravitating towards the same bloggers over and over again. Don't get me (us) wrong I think these girls have deserved the success that has been coming their way as I know myself the time and efforts that goes into a blog. However, Unlike models - as brand ambassadors - bloggers in my opinion have strong and unique personal styles that they are first and formost blogging about. So it is very frustrating to see that the brands don't seem to be choosing their bloggers because they represent the brand well or even like the brand or were gravitating towards them it in the first place, but rather brands seem to be increasingly choosing bloggers solely for their stats (let's face it that is what they are primarily interested in; the number of visitors a bloggers can bring them thus increasing their presence). Which is a shame as their are bloggers out there whom actually wear some of these brands day in and out and would be far better ambassadors for the brand.

The other side of this coin, is that bloggers seem to only be saying 'Yes'. yes to all these add placements, partnerships, events ...  For example, why would a high end french fashionista/blogger who generally only wears luxury brands, be interested in a street sporting event? Why would the brand be interested in asking such a blogger (a part from the obvious stats and coverage)? Why does the blogger accept? and is the result really a good one? Does the article written afterwards have any soul and pasion to it, or does it just turn out to be yet another robotic post with very little content.

These questions have been with more for the last two days and I would love to have your ideas, feedback and comments on this. I just think a bit of diversity and some brutal (and much needed) honesty would be a breath of fresh air. This is why I love the idea of this competition and event; New faces! More so the four bloggers chosen to represent the four fashion capitals of the world are not your 'usual suspect' (a term that Mireille came up with and one that I feel is perfectly appropriate). They are without a doubt four bloggers whom have stayed true to themselves and have no evolved into walking billboards for various brands. They are unique, intelligent, fashionable, true to their style and simply a breath of fresh air that! The four 'un-usual' yet very deserving suspects are the following Eléonore, Veronica, Susie and Leandra.

Anyway, let's get down to business! I would love to take part in this event (the biggest ever catwalk) organised by Les Galleries Lafayette so I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP, would you guys be so kind as to simply 'heart' my look (if you like it of course) in order for me to get some votes in the hopes of having a chance. Vote HERE please and thank you ever so much in advance.