red trousers

//WEARING// Zara cropped red trousers and black heels H&M striped jumper Swatch gold watch

Another quick outfit post. I got this jumper last week for under €10.00 (one of the only things I brought this month so I am pretty proud of myself). It is the perfect loose jumper to throw over a pair of skinnies. Paris is slowly turning into a fashionable craze, with PFW starting yesterday. I have to say I am a bit sad to be leaving soon, but I did spend a month here and it is time for me to get back to reality and start eating less too. However, I will be attending the Jean-Paul Lespagnard presentation later today, which should be really interesting as he is one creative genious.

P.S: for all those who have been asking about the Topshop Ambush boots seen in my previous post, in my opinion they are comfortable and yes they size normally.

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Anouck Lepère x Maasmechelen Village

Had a quick bit to eat before the press conference/Jan Colpaert introduced the lovely Anouck who was wearing a design by Christian Wijnants which was just stunning/I loved that most of the journalist were still 'old fashioned' in their way of taking notes, I'm the same/The giant cupcake cake was pretty impressive by top Belgian chef/two of my favourites pics of the day; Anouck with oen of the photographers and with Didier/the cutting & eating (i.e. a flash disappearance) of the cake.

I was invited to Massmechelen Village to celebrate "10 years in style" with their ambassadrice Anouck Lepère (she really doesn't need any introducing but just in case. She is one of Belgian's most famous top models, born and raised in Antwerp and has made  a big name for herself on the international fashion scene). We had an delicious lunch, followed by a photo call and a small interview. I then had a 5 minutes interview with Anouck, it was refreshing to hear her  talk with so much enthusiasm about Belgium, and Antwerp where she grew up, we even got talking about Belgium politics, which trust me is not the most cheerful of subject (for those of you who don't know, we habe beaten the world record of the country that has gone the longest without a government).  She talked to me about one of the causes she is currently championing; Kageno - operating in Kenya and Rwanda, this project 's mission is to transform these communities into places of opportunity and give them hope. It would seem that lately, designers, models, actrices and pop stars are putting their faces on just about any cause. I do believe that such associations work and help bring projects like Kageno under the lime light, I am just not sure about the long term impact.  Thus all in all, a wonderful afternoon with an extremely diverse and eclectic group of people.

For the Belgians (or those of you planning on visiting Brussels), as I have been receiving a lot of email recently on were to shop in Belgium. I will an interactif map with best places to shop ( and will talk to you more about Maasmechelen village).

A huge thank you to Jan Colpaert and the Oona team for a wonderful afternoon and amazing organisation.

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Showroom Belgium

I was invited last week to the lunch and press conference held by the FFI (Flanders Fashion Institute) and the WBDM (Wallonie Bruxelles Design/Mode) who were presenting their showroom Bruxelles. No matter how much the two sides of Belgium don't get along when it comes to politics, they sure do get it right when it comes to the Arts, and this collaboration was no exception. The showroom was buzzing with both Francophone and Flemish designers (and no they were not standing across the room from each other), and the journalist and bloggers seemed to like what they were seeing. I got to know the designers better, such as Sarah and Carol (the fantastic duo behind the fun and very vibrant line 'Filles à papa') for whom my appreciation got that much bigger after talking with them. I also spent some time with lovely duo behind 'the cookie therapy' but it was also the opportunity to discover some new Belgian designers  such as Niyona, Kimstumpf and Monsieur Bull (and god knows we have our fair share, of great Belgian designers but strangely they always seem to be requisitioned by either the French fashion community or the American one). As for the rest I will let the pictures do the talking.

Carol and Sarah (the stylish duo behind 'Filles à papa' wearing items from their W/F 2011 collection)

simply perfect with its reversible sequins

Their S/S 2011 collection will be out very soon and I already know what I want to take a closer look at

cupcakes, what else?

Loving this colour from 'The cookie therapmonsieru bull

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Their trademark bow bag

'Monsieur Bull's lovely model (sporting one of his latest creations) seems to enjoy 'The cookie therapy' goods

Now, this is a beauty. This has to be the best looking 24h bag I have seen in a while, from Nyiona

the designers get to know each other a little better before PFW

Finally, I got to met the charming Valentine Avoh, whose blog I trully enjoy!