Suspender tights

Now here is a trend that you parents are probably praying they never see you wear. Henry Holland's 'trompe l'oeil' suspender tights took an a life of their own and were first spotted on British rock girls such as Pixie Geldorf, the Saturdays... and then the bloggers got their hands on them and that was that, suspenders were back in. I say suspenders because some, more daring than others, sported the real thing and wore them casually as day wear. Personally, I feel that some thing should stay in the bedroom or maybe I am just not too daring enough?!

Anyway, Henry Holland is a master when it comes to tights (special post on HH and his playful tights soon) and I don't know if I get (and like) them because I am British but I know not to take these little things too seriously and I actually quite like them and think them playful and flirty without screaming 'go back home and put some clothes on woman'. Even though this is not a new trend and has been around for a year or so, I thought the 1st of September was the perfect day to celebrate the steady come back of tights.

Sources: Constance, Melinda and Charlene

Sources: Bohemian, Thessy, and Bobo

Sources: Zanzapan, Victoria and Anna-Maria

When there is a successful trend, there are copycats and Topshop came up with suspender tights of their own also adopted by our favorite trend setters. These are even more playful and less litteral than HH's version. But nevertheless, still only for the daring.

Sources: Jony, Anjelica and Veronica

Sources: Charlie, Gary Pepper and Anastasia

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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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NYC street style

Take a Walk: NYC #1 from TrendLand.

Givenchy & McQueen inspired

Sources: Caylee, Karen and Christing

Our beloved H&M came out with a few pieces that were clearly inspired by two great names in fashion; McQueen and Givenchy. The most striking pieces were the crazy black & white prints that were seen on trousers, leggings, dresses and jackets. These quickly become bloggers favorites. And even though I looked like a complete fool in the dress, I still think it looks amazing on these girls, but there is no question that you need the legs to go with that dress.

Sources: Ems, Laura and Aida

Sources: Emmi, Bloominvogue and Iris

Sources: Iris, Chiara and Victoria

Edit: Or dare to go all in like the gorgeous Sandra, who pulls off the entire graphic look by pairing it with a simple black top and some killer black satin Miu Miu pumps.

Source: Sandra

However, as much as I like this collection it does leave me a bit perplex as to the extent to which high street shops such as H&M and zara have started copying big house name. They no longer seem to even try and disguise the fact that they are simply making a cheaper and more affordable version of what designers showed during previous Fashion weeks. I actually don't mind it as I believe that fashion really shouldn't be so ridiculously expensive but then on the other hand the fact the high streets brands are simply loosing all imagination and creativity and just 'copy - pasting' with a hint of difference is quite worrying. Any thoughts?

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