donderdag 28 februari 2013

SINGAPORE AIRLINES CHIC

BLAZER H&M | BLOUSE SINGAPORE AIRLINES | TOP UNKNOWN | TROUSERS ONLY | SHOES PRIMARK

A couple years ago my dad came back from a business trip from Singapore, and brought me a suit what the stewardess from Singapore Airlines are wearing. I didn't know what to do with that present, when are you going to wear a stewardess outfit? But today I found it back in my closet, and I was wondering if I could make an outfit with it. Mission accomplished! I love this new look, it's great for the summer! I can't wait to see the sun again. What do you think about this Outfit-of-the-Day?

xoxo Alyssa

woensdag 27 februari 2013

DOCUMENTRY: DIANA VREELAND



About a week ago, there was a documentry on tv about Diana Vreeland. I recorded it, and today I decided to watch it. My god, she had such an intresting life - so inspiring! She was sent to a dancing school and was a student of Michel Fokine(!!), performed in Anna Pavlova's Gavotte at Carnegie Hall, was also friends with Coco Chanel, Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick.

Called the "High Priestess of Fashion" Diana Vreeland was an American original whose impact on fashion and style was legendary. In 1936 when she became fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar, Vreeland established herself as a controversial visionary with an astonishing ability to invent and discover fashion ideas, designers, personalities and photographers. She was a memorable writer with a vivid personality and a talent for coining aphorisms.

If you love fashion, you really have to see the documentry: The Eye Has To Travel. It's more than just an intimate portrait of the legendary fashion icon. It captures Vreeland's life visually through a multitude of media including film, photography, animation, graphics, text, sound and music. Diana Vreeland's own voice and persona - strong, eloquent and often very exaggerated - will guide you through her life,
                                                                        adventures, accomplishments and passions.


Enjoy! xoxo Alyssa

dinsdag 26 februari 2013

PARIS FASHION WEEK: IRIS VAN HERPEN

No one less than Iris van Herpen showed her beautiful collection with 3D printed haute couture during Paris Fashion Week 2013: Fall/Winter Haute Couture in January. We are excited about Paris Fashion Week 2013: Fall/Winter Ready to Wear, which starts today. 



maandag 25 februari 2013

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: "LADY IN BLACK"


TOP NEWLOOK | SKIRT RIVER ISLAND | TIGHTS PRIMARK | SHOES BLINK

I love the color black (eventhough some people say it's not a color). It's beautiful to combine, with some more black. And you have to agree with me... black is never out of style! 
I bought this top in the Solden in Antwerp on a shoppingtrip with my mom. I wanted it for so long, and now I finally have it! Easy to combine and really classy (if you ask me)... I combined this top with a leather skirt (to make it a bit more tougher) and these two-toned tights. I didn't know how to wear these tights, it's difficult because it can look a bit slutty. But I think I did a good job with this 'Outfit of the day'. I felt a bit like Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl haha. Don't you think? Let me know :) 

With love, xoxo A

zondag 24 februari 2013

STYLE ICON: FREDDIE MERCURY

Call me crazy, but I just love love love Queen. Maybe it's because when I was young my dad always listened to their music, I can't help it: they are amazing! Specially my big hero Freddie Mercury, such a personality and what a beautiful voice. And above all, also a style icon for me. I just read on Wikipedia he studied design in college, I think that's so cool. Well, you just have to take a look for yourself. What do you think? I think he was the Lady Gaga of his own time.













zaterdag 23 februari 2013

INSPIRATIONAL SATURDAY


Sometimes you just get inspired to make something nice. Just like today, I decided to just draw some things I like. It took me forever to draw it, but it was so much fun. Now, I have to learn how to make this design into clothing. But for now, I need to draw more and make a little fashion-portfolio for myself. With themes, designs and pictures of Outfit-of-the-Day'looks and articles from magazines that inspire me. Can't wait to start!

After my creative morning, I went to the gym for a run. I set my new record: 17,26 kilometers. I'm proud, I've made it so far. What's next?



Have a nice weekend y'all ;-) xoxo A

vrijdag 22 februari 2013

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 FILM


Eveything this label makes is just brilliant, stunning, amazing, beautful, magnificent, gorgeous and wonderful. No words can describe its greatness. Take a look for yourself, and be amazed!

donderdag 21 februari 2013

IMELDA IS MY MIDDLE NAME

As you might know, I adore shoes. I think you can't have enough of them, and Cinderella is proof that they can change your life. They transform your body language and attitude, but they also lift you physically and emotionally. You can call me crazy, but I know it's true. During my stay in Sweden, I didn't wore my heels a lot because everything was far far away and also the stones on the sidewalks - they weren't very High-Heel friendly. I remembered I felt a little bit sad when I wasn't wearing them, because I'm like a tiny little dwarf without my precious heels. In a way I didn't feel the woman in me. You have to admit it, they make you feel feminine and sexy. And... they can complete your outfit!

One of my shoes-idols (is that a term?) is Imelda Marcos. She is a widow of the former president of the Philippines. They referred her as the Steel Butterfly, and is often remembered for symbols of the extravagance of her husband's political reign, including her collection of 2700 pairs of shoes. Sweet mother of God, I think that might be heaven! I can't imagne how anybody could have so many shoes! I mean, I'm a collector of shoes myself, but even Anna Dello Russo doesn't have so many shoes.

But anyways... I got these precious heels for my birthday, couple weeks ago. My parents gave me these  'Invisible Wedge Pump' from Maison Martin Margiela for H&M. Simply stunning.
I have to admit, it's dificult to buy shoes when you already have so many shoes. Because when I'm shopping, I'm always searching for something new and it's getting harder and harder. But these babies are totally new, and I like them a lot. My parents know what to get me :) what do you think about shoes? Or Imelda Marcos? Or Anna Dello Russo? Or Maison Martin Margiela? Let me know.

Like Carrie Bradshaw said in Sex and the City, talking about her funeral: "Here lies Carrie. She had two loves, and a lot o' shoes".

With love, xoxo A

woensdag 20 februari 2013

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD | RED LABEL AW '13/'14 @ LONDON FASHION WEEK









I adore Vivienne Westwood, and boy... what a collection! She did it again. Vivienne Westwood is so much more than a fashion designer - she's queen of punk, ceator of some of the world's most beautiful couture and a grande dame of British eccentricity - a real pioneer. She uses her profile and her brand as a platform to spark debate over the issues she cares about. And above that, she wants to know why the climate change matters. What it means is you have to live 'greener'. As a fashion designers, what changes would you make in your business? The first thing Westwood did wat promoting the idea of 'Do It Yourself'. Make your own T-shirt, bu putting a picture in a plastic sleeve and pinning it on.
I love her attitude and her new collection is STUNNING!




dinsdag 19 februari 2013

MILITARY-CHIC




MILITARY-JACKET ZARA | SWEATER MANGO | TROUSERS H&M | SHOES STEVE MADDEN | BAG VINTAGE

This is one of my favorite outfits at the moment, I call it Military-chic. I combined my new Military jacket from the Zara with a neutral white sweater and black jeans. To match the gold decorations on the jacket, I decided to wear my new Steve Madden (heel-less) shoes with the golden chains. It's not so easy to walk in them, but I forced myself to put them on today.
I went to a café in Tilburg, called 'Anvers' with my friend Paulien to have a delicious tosti and some wine (ofcourse). We always have these lazy days together: just sitting on the couch watching tv, create  some new outfits, smoking ciggy's, shoot eachothers 'Outfit of the Day-pictures', having fun, drinking wine and bailey's and talk a lot about everything and everybody :) Love these days. After a long day making OOTD-pictures, we sit next to eachother with our MacBooks and blog all night long. So nice that we can enjoy ourselves while we're together!
So... what do you think about my Military-chic look? Hip or horror? Let me know!

Lots of love, xoxo A


maandag 18 februari 2013

EXHIBITION: MERCE CUNNINGHAM / REI KAWAKUBO (COMME DES GARÇONS)

I love it when my two passions - dance and fashion - meet eachother. Rei Kawakubo created in 1997 costumes for Merce Cunningham's piece 'Scenario'. This pictures are from a exhibition at Walker (Minneapolis, United States) which explores the collaboration between the Japanese fashion designer and the legendary choreographer. The show is the third in a series showcasing the Walker's Merce Cunningham Dance Company Collection, the single largest aquisition of visual art in the Walker's history.

I'm really inspired by this. It would be great if I could combine the two things I love the most. When I see these pictures, I get all these ideas to create something for my own. Maybe I should draw something, and just try to make it. 

For more information you can check out Walker's website here






Enjoy your sunny day!
xoxo Alyssa

zondag 17 februari 2013

KICK ASS SHOES!


About a year and a half ago I was a couple months in Stockholm, one of the fashion capitals of Europe.  I didn't had the time of my life, but there was one thing I could enjoy during my stay there; the windows of one of the biggest shoppingmalls: Nordiska Kompaniet.
One of the first days when I was discovering Stockholm, I passed by this store and got distracted by these amazing shoes. O MY GOD! I wish I could buy them, they are simply stunning. Can you imagine how tall I would be if I was wearing these shoes.
What do you think about these amazing shoes?

xoxo, A

zaterdag 16 februari 2013

10 MILES / 16 KILOMETERS

I did it! I'm trying to get back in shape, and get my bikini-body in May when I'm going to Singapore... This week was kind of disaster, everything was heavy like hell. But not today... I ran 10 miles / 16 kilometers! Not my best time, but it's getting better...
After my run I went to the tanning-salon, to get some color on my face. Haha I feel like a Jersey-Shore girl, with the GTL. But I didn't do my laundry haha.

And today it's my Mom's bday! So we have a little family dinner! Enjoy your days!

xoxo

vrijdag 15 februari 2013

P R I M A R K 2 0 1 3

Primark, a nice shop with sometimes nice things, but always too crowded for me. Okay, I know it's really cheap, but all these people are shopping as if their life depends on it. And because it's cheap, you like to buy a lot. Even stuff you don't really like or fit. And the quality kind of sucks, but anyways... sometimes they have amazing items. And again, I couldn't resist. My mom took me this week to Rotterdam for (again) a little shoppingtrip. Wait... O MY GOD! It's because of my mom, I am a Shopaholic. Haha, whatever I couldn't care less. I love it!
So, I went to Primark. I try not to go there too much, because I can't stand it when there are too much people and otherwise I would be broke as hell. But for a couple times a year, it's perfect. I always come back with some bags, and shoes! To fill up my collection ;-) 
I will show you everything I bought in an other 'Outfit of the Day' post. I'll keep you posted! 

With love, xoxo

donderdag 14 februari 2013

BLACK FLUID

I got Lady Gaga's perfume, Fame, from my parents as a little gift to make me feel better. It does make me feel a bit better. Such a nice smell, and I love the design of the bottle. So Gaga :)
For now, Happy Valentines Day! And for me... FOREVER ALONE haah no I'm kidding! Enjoy your day! xoxo

woensdag 13 februari 2013

TOPSHOP SPRING/SUMMER '13

Here is the spring/summer collection of TopShop. Love the black-and-white theme combined with powerfull colors! It's a nice collection, and very different. I wish there was a TopShop in the Netherlands, hopefully it will come soon, otherwise I have to go to Londen. Hmmm, not a bad idea actually haha! What do you think about this collection? Hot of Not? 

xoxo A.
Photo's: topshop.com

dinsdag 12 februari 2013

SUMMER, I MISS YOU BIG TIME! PLEASE COME BACK!!


DRESS TOPSHOP | SHOES NEWLOOK

This is the dress I bought in London! I was planning to wear it with Christmas, but then I got a fever. So I was wearing my pyjama's at dinner. I can't wait to wear this dress!! But it's way too cold. Therefor it has to be summer. Anyways, I can't wait to see the sun again. As you may now, I don't like the cold, windy, rainy and snowy days. I want to wear nice dresses and peeptoe shoes with a blazer. Instead of a snowsuit.
Back to the dress... I was looking for a long time for this kind of dress, which is shorter at front and longer at the back. But because I'm so small, they back was always way too long (even with heels). But not this one, this dress is perfect for me! I'm glad I finally found this one! 

xoxo

zondag 10 februari 2013

GET THE LOOK: STYLE-&-CLASH | STYLE-FILE



RAG & BONE COAT | MARY KATRANTZO T-SHIRT | JOSEPH LEATHER LEGGINGS | BURAK UYAN FUR ANKLE BOOTS 

Fashion director Caroline Issa from Tank magazine is one of my favorite it-girls in blogger-land. She's always having a clear and personal style that doesn't disapoint. She always mix somethine, what for others would be hard-to-wear seperates, with ease. On this picture we combined Burak Uyan fur boots with a bright printed Mary Katrantzou T-shirt with leather leggings. Here you can recreate her look...

Photo: Style.com


zaterdag 9 februari 2013

LITTLE HAPPY HIPPIE LOOK

After two days of intense partying for my 22nd birthday, it's up for part III tonight! Legend Freddy Mercury said:

"Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time 
I feel alive and the world it's turning inside out Yeah! 
I'm floating around in ecstasy 
So don't stop me now don't stop me 
'Cause I'm having a good time having a good time"

FRINGE JACKET VINTAGE - EPISODE | SHIRT MONKI | TROUSERS H&M | SHOES PRIMARK 

Always, after a shopping trip, when I'm showing my parents my new items - they think I've lost my mind. Because I get back with the most strange and sometimes in a weird (kind of way) ugly things. My dad thinks I'm a sort of Hippie, haha maybe that's true! I love the Bohemian Chic look.
I got this jacket in 'de 9 straatjes' in Amsterdam at a Vintage store called Episode. Such a nice suede jacket with fringe and above all I adore the color. It's easy to combine and looks good at almost everything. Just like these trousers, which are dificult to wear because of the colors and the print.

What do you think about this look? I felt like a little happy hippie today. Hope you felt the same ;-)

xoxo A
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