Not what it seems

I have realised over the weekend that lately I have had so much to share with you that it has been a long time since I have done a 'Trend post' (which is really at the heart of my blog). Zara seems to be very good lately has producing very 'wanted' pieces especially with the blogger community and their 'imitation sheepskin skirt', otherwise know as Zara's look alike schoolgirl faux leather skirt, is no exception. I actually really like this new take on the 'original' pencil leather skirt and the shape make it that much more wearable. Here, it is seen paired with a light cream jumper or with a shirt to play on the schoolgirl element of the skirt.

Sources: Sophie, Golestaneh and Liz

You can get your hands on this skirt from Zara's online shop (now shipping to Belgium too) HERE.

P.S: Thank you to all of those who sent me emails over the weekend concerning the article in the (paper version) Vif Weekend. Your kind words were all very much appreciated, so thank you for all your support. I have to say I was delighted to see that I was sharing the page with Stèv (whom I meet recently and is just an amazing, creative and fun person), author and creator of the blog Monsieur/Mademoiselle

Lanvin x H&M

After attending the preview of the Lanvin x H&M collaboration I am not so sure I would rather have "Lanvin not flowers" . The dresses are way over the top but I guess there are a few great New Year eve's dresses in the collection. Even if this collection will get some of us excited and others not so much, that is great as that is what fashion and clothes are all about; choices. However,  there is one big problem and that is their choice of materials and finishing. Never mind the quality, but the fabrics are just all odd choices. Most of the dresses are made out of unflattering fabrics that do nothing for a women's body. And what is up will all the skin colour mesh on almost every dress? I am not sure who I feel about it but I sure know that it wil not suit my skin tone. This being said a couple od the heels are rather cute, the same goes for the necklaces (some great statement pieces to be grabbed), in my view the big (and cheap) winner of this collection are the sunglasses. Now those are amazing pieces, and I wouldn't mind getting my hand on a pair. Do you have your eye on any item in particular?

Thanks again to the H&M for what was a fun evening out.

P.S: As the servers are acting up I need less pictures on my main page so for the whole post just ‘click’ on [...]. Sorry for any inconvenience.

tulle dress: 199€ (fun and adorable and love the colours dress but god knows who can pull it off)

floral dress and pink dress: 149€ each

Printed heel: 99€ (I actually quite like these)

vest: 99€ (quite like the ribbon detail on this vest)

necklace (also exists in pink): 39,95€ (the perfect statement necklace in my view)

Cyrielle and Sophie

Watch the full Lanvin x H&M collection

Paris (Part 2)

Here are the second bunch of pictures I took when I was in Paris. I have also been asked to share some of my favourite places in Paris. I will do a big Paris post when I next go which will be some time around December. However, in the meantime I will share with you two of my favourite places to grab a bite to eat.

P.S: As the servers are acting up I need less pictures on my main page so for the whole post just 'click' on [...]. Sorry for any inconvinience.

//WEARING// Tweed jacket: Queen's Wardrobe jumper/dress: H&M (old) Suede lace up wedges: Zara (who as now openend their online store in Belgium)

For those of you with a sweet tooth, I would recommend BERKO 23, Rue Rambuteau 75004 Paris

For those of you with less of a sweet tooth and who are up for a greasy american diner style hamburger, milkshake and fries . Then I give you Happy Days.

politically correct

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)

//BACKSTAGE//

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.

//ROMAIN BRAU//

curious about this designer? find out more here

//DELVAUX//

//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.