In March, I spent a few days in Paris with my family, and got to visit the Chateau de Versailles. I haven’t posted any photos from that day trip, but I thought that today was a good time, considering all the hype surrounding Chanel’s Cruise Collection for 2013, which was shown a couple of days ago. Pastel colours, floral print,…
Versailles. The stomping grounds of Kings, Queens and of course, couture. Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his 2013 Chanel Cruise collection yesterday, and it was a spectacle fit for the Royal Court. There was no doubt some 18th Century inspiration. The frilly décolletage and tiered lace sleeves seem to echo Marie Antoinette… but the bottom seems to suggest a take on 18th…
May the fifth is Cinco de Mayo, which means it’s time to get together with friends, share a round of tequila shots and party! Contrary to popular belief, the holiday is mostly celebrated in the United States, to commemorate the battle of Puebla exactly 150 years ago. I’m wearing a dress from American Apparel (I guess fittingly, considering the company…
Black and yellow. Lace and polka dots. Bumblebees and dandelions. Pairings that make me happy and remind me of summertime. My yellow lace dress is from H&M, as are my polka dot sheer stockings. My collar is from H&M. Damnit. I don’t like dressing in head-to-toe H&M, but I’m an exchange student on a budget! My ring was picked up at a…
This weekend, I visited the “most beautiful springtime park”, the Keukenhof. With over 7 million bulb flowers in bloom, this park was an experience for the eyes and the nose, and I honestly think they should market a scent to Chanel. I dressed for the occasion, wearing a white crochet lace dress from H&M, floral printed tights from Forever XXI,…
