tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21277579202246794512023-11-16T18:35:45.076+01:00a fashion girla fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.comBlogger486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-40395824681825238972020-08-24T17:30:00.001+02:002020-08-24T17:30:01.202+02:00Quote of the week - Green nail polish is a start, right?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDB-V-DrM61mtGZh94DC1YNZe76nHMpx3gUrnLzrm3HE2x6_KCGYX-XvsBj5y2R6f_5QLE0FDfxqkAI-s0gaWBPCEmglRzvGf7gA2EYCEnSjD35xOoq9rUbT20W_hZsF4LbIIWZNzQClY/s1000/OUTRAGEOUS_Q.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDB-V-DrM61mtGZh94DC1YNZe76nHMpx3gUrnLzrm3HE2x6_KCGYX-XvsBj5y2R6f_5QLE0FDfxqkAI-s0gaWBPCEmglRzvGf7gA2EYCEnSjD35xOoq9rUbT20W_hZsF4LbIIWZNzQClY/s640/OUTRAGEOUS_Q.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p>a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-61883123529550754442020-08-20T17:15:00.001+02:002020-08-20T17:15:00.414+02:00'Shoes' your priorities wisely<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcGd5yZwBy_8ZyDKgij6Cmibrsgxu2yaZPpHzN5sR_7SY0CNsvCEubIA5rcyYWoN4SRwwP_QUM3Q1sHti9CteOvokAZw8Q4zUrsI3bJVivUZPuZUP3JXPHaT1UU11fxtNwENbncPyvNg/s1000/tfs_bad_shoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcGd5yZwBy_8ZyDKgij6Cmibrsgxu2yaZPpHzN5sR_7SY0CNsvCEubIA5rcyYWoN4SRwwP_QUM3Q1sHti9CteOvokAZw8Q4zUrsI3bJVivUZPuZUP3JXPHaT1UU11fxtNwENbncPyvNg/s640/tfs_bad_shoes.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-38846727042128673252020-06-16T19:09:00.000+02:002020-06-16T19:09:25.561+02:00For fairytale lovers (magical shoes included): the Enchanted, Inc series by Shanna Swendson<br />
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As a child I loved fairytales. My favourite one, that my mom had to read to me every evening , was Rapunzel. Maybe that is why I never had short hair. Wouldn't want to keep the prince out of my life. Although, I didn't have much luck in that department so far. And maybe Cinderella is where my love for shoes originated from.<br />
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Back to reading, I used to have a big pile of fairytale books and when I was too old to be read to, I used to reread that whole pile every summer. I still have the books, but somewhere along the line I stopped rereading them. Something to put on my to do list.<br />
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But my love for fairytales didn't waver. Only there aren't too many adult books that have a touch of fairytale magic without being set in a complete fantasy world. (btw: Of course I have read and enjoyed Harry Potter.) Enter the Enchanted, Inc series by Shanna Swendson. What I love most about these books is that they incorporate fairytale elements but are set in New York, a decade ago. Somewhere I read: 'Sex and the City meets Harry Potter' and that was enough to get me really curious.<br />
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The main character Katie Chandler is a magical immune. Someone magic hasn't got any effect on whatsoever. In the first book she goes off to work for a magical company that produces spells. That is the start of nine - dare I use the word - enchanting books. Katie falls in love with a wizard, gets caught in the elven realm, goes undercover in the magical mafia, wears a pair of special shoes (shoes again - my weak spot), meets her fairy godmother and much more. Even though Katie isn't my spirit animal - she isn't a fashion lover for example or doesn't like fancy restaurants - I loved exploring the magical world with her and am sad to see the series finished.<br />
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The writing style is very relaxed and easy. The books aren't deeply serious or thought provoking. If that is what you are looking for, these books aren't for you. But if you used to love fairytales as a kid and would enjoy to discover new magical, light-hearted and charming books, these are a must read. I have reread all the books - some multiple times - that is how much I enjoy them. They always cheer me up.<br />
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I read the first book of the series in Dutch (De tovernaar op het witte paard) but the other eight books weren't translated. You can still buy them on bol.com, Amazon, iBooks....<br />
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You can read more about the series on the author's website:<a href="http://shannaswendson.com/series/enchanted-inc/" target="_blank"> http://shannaswendson.com/series/enchanted-inc/</a>a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-81776931769335701892019-09-24T12:54:00.003+02:002019-09-24T12:54:27.326+02:00Fashionista life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking for a stylish activity for one of the upcoming weekends? Search no more. Villa Empain offers a unique experience with the exhibition Flamboyant. You can visit it until the 6th of October.<br />
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Villa Empain is an art deco villa in Brussels that was built in 1931. The current exhibition Flamboyant recreates the vibe of the roaring thirties. The exhibit invites visitors into the home of a fictional collector from the 1920s and 1930s. You really feel like you are visiting someone's home and are taking a trip back in time. You can even look at the wardrobe of the lady of the house (always interesting for fashionistas). Be sure not to stay inside but to also visit the pool area. You don't need a lot of imagination to see a perfect Great Gatsby party happening at this Villa.<br />
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Before visiting the exhibit we had a delicious lunch at the pop-up restaurant in the villa. Tip: have the Pavlova as dessert. If you want to have lunch it is best to make reservations. You can also buy tickets for the exhibit in advance, so you don't have to wait in line.<br />
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Also be sure to dress the part because there are beautiful photo opportunities. Btw: you can take your handbag inside with you when visiting the exhibition - I always want to know this in advance :-)<br />
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For all practical informations: www.villaempain.com<br />
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Summer is upon us. But the temperatures sometimes aren't that high, even when the sun is shining. How to get that summer feel without being to cold? Simply add a light blazer to your summer dress. To keep the summer feeling, put on some sandals and paint your toe nails a bright colour. Oh and of course, don't forget about those sunglasses!<br />
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Love my new sandals by Gucci. Available at Sevens in Gent and Verso in Antwerp. And online of course, try Matchesfashion.com or Mytheresa.com. Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture is my nailpolish of choice. Good quality and easy to put on. The brush is the best. Find some colours on sale at Ici Paris XL in Belgium.<br />
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And of course, a glass of champagne is always a good accessory :-)a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-43242919167848769212019-01-06T16:14:00.006+01:002022-09-10T17:50:20.622+02:00An outfit to step into the New Year<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The new year has arrived and I wish you all the best for 2019: a good health, lots of love and a dose of luck. Of course, being a fashion girl, I also wish you great outfits, for example to attend all those new year's drinks and parties. The look in this blogpost is perfect for a chic city vibe. Black, blush and gold work great together to take you into the new year. Of course the open toes are probably too cold (these are taxi to table shoes in winter time), but you can opt for a pair of closed booties instead.<br />
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All the clothes are from previous collections, but you can still find similar pieces.<br />
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- Black silk top with lace: Princess Tam Tam - You can find a similar with on <a href="https://www.princessetamtam.com/en/cami-black-HDIVI247_2000.html#start=1" target="_blank">the Princess Tam Tam website</a>.<br />
- Black blazer: Helmut Lang (sale) by Princess - You can find black blazers everywhere, for example at <a href="https://www.zara.com/be/en/blazer-with-buttoned-sleeves-p07809470.html?v1=6530705&v2=1167310" target="_blank">Zara</a>. The blazer I am wearing hasn't got lapels, which gives it a more relaxed feel. I found <a href="https://www.zalando.be/ivy-and-oak-blazer-black-iv321g008-q11.html" target="_blank">this one</a> and <a href="https://www.zalando.be/great-plains-tailoring-blazer-black-gr921g000-q11.html" target="_blank">this one</a> on the Zalando website.<br />
- Pleated blush and gold skirt by Patrizia Pepe - On Yoox, one of my favourite outlet sites, I found a few dupes, like this one by <a href="https://www.yoox.com/be/35389379CU/item#dept=clothingwomen&sts=sr_clothingwomen80&cod10=35389379CU&sizeId=&sizeName=" target="_blank">Boss</a>, this one by <a href="https://www.yoox.com/be/35390977NJ/item#dept=women&sts=sr_women80&cod10=35390977NJ&sizeId=&sizeName=" target="_blank">Erika Cavallini </a>and this one by<a href="https://www.yoox.com/be/35363315RS/item#dept=women&sts=sr_women80&cod10=35363315RS&sizeId=&sizeName=" target="_blank"> Patrizia Pepe</a>. I love the softer muted colour with the black to give the whole look a softer feel. <br />
- Chloé Elsie mini bag - Sadly this style of Chloé bag isn't available anymore, but you can try your luck at <a href="http://louiseparis.fr/en/" target="_blank">louiseparis.fr </a>and <a href="http://vestiairecollective.com/" target="_blank">vestiairecollective.com</a> to find a preloved one. Or you can go for a dupe, like <a href="https://www.stories.com/en_eur/bags/all/product.beaded-velvet-crossbody-bag-black.0541088002.html" target="_blank">this one from & Other Stories</a>.<br />
- Single feather earring by Lanvin - Be daring and go for a single black and bronze/gold earring or an asymmetrical pair, it instantly adds a fashion touch. I found <a href="https://www.stories.com/en_eur/jewellery/earrings/product.asymmetric-sphere-wire-earrings-gold-black.0689361001.html" target="_blank">these at & Other Stories</a>.<br />
- I found my ankle booties with open toes at the Lanvin outlet near Florence. - No need for you to go that far (although I recommend it :-)), I found <a href="https://www.yoox.com/be/11365510MG/item#dept=shoeswomen&sts=sr_shoeswomen80&cod10=11365510MG&sizeId=&sizeName=" target="_blank">these </a>and <a href="https://www.yoox.com/be/11455963II/item#dept=shoeswomen&sts=sr_shoeswomen80&cod10=11455963II&sizeId=&sizeName=" target="_blank">these </a>at Yoox. If you look for a closed pair (understandble in winter time), I recommend a pointed toe model like <a href="https://www.yoox.com/be/11252567NJ/item#dept=shoeswomen&sts=sr_shoeswomen80&cod10=11252567NJ&sizeId=15&sizeName=41" target="_blank">these </a>from Byblos.<br />
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<br />a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-26741794661742498112018-12-16T18:21:00.006+01:002022-09-10T17:54:22.742+02:00Christmas gift ideas for fashion lovers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Are you ready for Christmas? I did my shopping early, so now I can relax and work on a blogpost with gift suggestions instead. If you are still looking for a perfect gift for a fashionista or fashionisto for a small (or a tad bigger) budget, you can find some inspiration here.<br />
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<b>Fashion Oracles cards</b><br />
A fortune teller reveals your future, but who do you turn to for fashion forecasts and advice? These cards are the answer. As it says on the box "Change your life with fashion. Consult the oracles today! Find enlightment at the high altar of fashion with three pieces of advice inspired by the oracles: attitude - style - inspiration." My style advice for tomorrow comes from Anna Wintour. In Antwerp you can buy these at <a href="https://nl-nl.facebook.com/tstadleest/" target="_blank">'t Stad Leest</a>. But they are also available on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fashion-Oracles-Style-Inspiration-Greats/dp/178627034X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544976041&sr=8-1&keywords=fashion+oracles" target="_blank">Amazon </a>and other online shops. Price: around 15 euro.<br />
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<b>Learn from the Parisiennes</b><br />
If you are looking for a gift for a Paris lover who knows how to read in French - look no more. Just give him or her a year subscription to the 'Do it in Paris' magazine (4 magazines). The website has been around for some time and gives tips for a Parisienne lifestyle. The magazine is a fun addition and answers questions like: What can you do with 100 euro at the Place Vendôme? Where do you find the best truffle toasts? Where are the best anti burn-out massages parlors... The illustrations by Angéline Melin are adorable.You can get a subscription on the <a href="https://www.doitinparis.com/fr/city-mag-v2/1/intro" target="_blank">'Do it in Paris' site</a> for 20 euro a year.<br />
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<b>Fashion illustration</b><br />
Why not give the one you love a fashion illustration of him- of herself? It's probably too late to get the illustration by Christmas (although you can always ask) but you can still give a gift certificate from Art Design by Brooke or Angéline Melin (who does the illustrations for Do it in Paris) for example. Prices starting from 45 euro (portrait 1 person) to 70 euro (1 person from head to toe), + 30 euro for background and +10 euro for an animal, for an illustration by <a href="http://www.angelinemelin.com/" target="_blank">Angéline Melin</a> and 80 USD for a digital portrait by <a href="https://www.artdesignbybrooke.net/" target="_blank">Art Design By Brooke</a>. You can see samples of their work on their Instagram pages: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelinemelin/" target="_blank">@angelinemelin</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/littlethingscustomco/" target="_blank">@alittlethingscustomco</a>. <br />
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The illustration Art Design by Brooke did for me.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrFvWXFfn4/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Vous aussi à chaque rentrée vous avez envie de refaire tout votre dressing ? And you, have you the same desire : to change and reboot your entire dressing each new season ? . . . . #art #dressing #shoes #bags #fashion #accessories #angelinemelin #angelinemelinxdoitinparis #mode</a></div>
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Een bericht gedeeld door <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelinemelin/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" target="_blank"> Angeline Melin</a> (@angelinemelin) op <time datetime="2018-09-13T16:38:07+00:00" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">13 Sep 2018 om 9:38 (PDT)</time></div>
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<span style="font-size: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: normal;">Thé best macarons de Paris ever</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;">If you have ever tasted the macarons of Pierre Hermé, you don't want any other anymore. Luckily you can order them online if you live in Europe. Granted, the shipping costs are high, but still cheaper than going to Paris. Be sure to not only order the classics (or Signatures), but also the season's specials (Les Adorables). A box of 12 <a href="https://www.pierreherme.com/products/new/noel-et-fetes/macarons/12-macarons-adorable-2018.html" target="_blank">Les Adorables</a> is 35 euro (+ 25 euro for <a href="https://www.pierreherme.com/modalite-de-livraison?___store=english&___from_store=french" target="_blank">delivery </a>to Belgium). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;"><b>A fashionable lipstick</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;">If your fashionista friend loves wearing lisptick, give her an ultra fashionable lipstick by Karl Lagerfeld + ModelCo. I was lucky enough to attend the opening event in Paris and received a goodie bag with the Lip Lights Liquid Matte Lipstick in 'Iconic Red'. I love how the texture dries and stays put without dehydrating your lips. I liked it so much that I ordered four other lipsticks immediately after using it. Sadly the limited edition collection is almost sold out. But you can still find some colours on <a href="https://www.douglas.nl/Aanbiedingen-Make-up-Karl-Lagerfeld-%2B-ModelCo-Lippen-Lip-Lights-Liquid-Matte-Paris-7eme_product_017577.html" target="_blank">douglas.nl </a>(at 50% off for 10 euro) and <a href="https://www.douglas.it/Make-up-Labbra-Rossetti-Karl-Lagerfeld-%2B-ModelCo-Rossetti-Princess-Choupett_product_017586.html" target="_blank">douglas.it</a> (19,95 euro). If you google, you might find more webshops.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;"><b>A customized gift</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;">A designer handbag isn't the hottest thing in town anymore, a customized bag is. Kelly from The Art Club works her paint magic on handbags (all bags, not only designer bags). For me she handpainted the illustration from Art Design by Brooke on an old Louis Vuitton pochette. I hardly used the bag anymore but now that it has gotten an update I use it a lot again. You can order a gift certificate and contact Kelly through her <a href="https://instagram.com/the.art.club_?igshid=36087ca8bcjd " target="_blank">Instagram-page</a> on which you find her contact information.<b> </b>The price depends on the size of the illustration and the work involved. I paid 100 euro.<br /><b></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;"><b>A witty read for Dutch-speaking fashion lovers</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;">If you speak Dutch I can recommend the book 'De vermaledijde mode' by Amélie O. I received the book as a gift for my birthday and I enjoyed reading the witty and well written columns. The author who started writing the columns for Elle Magazine, gives her unvarnished opinion of the fashion world and those who live in it. You can read about all that fashion insight for only 19,99 euro - available at <a href="https://www.standaardboekhandel.be/productDetails.action?code=9789022334249" target="_blank">Standaard Boekhandel </a>and other stores.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;"><b>Quotes galore</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;">If you read my blog, you know I love a good fashion quote. For those who also love to read what the fashion gods have to say, the book 'Fashion Quotes - Stylish Wit & Catwalk Wisdom' by Patrick Maurièes and Jean-Christophe Napias is a great gift idea.You can buy the book on many webshops, for example that of the <a href="https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/books/fashion-quotes-stylish-wit-and-catwalk-wisdom-hardcover" target="_blank">publisher Thames & Hudson</a> (19,95 USD).</span></span><br />
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You could already guess I love fashion illustrations by one of the previous gift ideas. The latest book by Australian illustrator Megan Hess is actually for children, but I love her style so much that I also added it to my birthday wish list. I received the fun tale in English and adore all the drawings of the fashionable mouse Claris who has an adventure in Paris. You can find it online, for example at <a href="https://www.bol.com/nl/p/claris/9200000087477341/?suggestionType=typedsearch&bltgh=q4G42Fe3SIwrQvpswwBH1w.1.2.ProductImage" target="_blank">bol.com</a> for 15.99 euro.<br />
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<span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-size: normal;">What gift would you like to receive? A note for my friends: I have all these (except for a drawing by Angéline Melin - hint hint), so you'll have to surprise me with something else...or some macarons because I have already finished the ones I brought from Paris last time :-D<br /><b></b></span></span><br />
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Discover more quotes and 'things fashionistas say' on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/afashiongirlbe_quotes/" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/afashiongirlbe_quotes/</a>.a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-62090488066759881122018-09-16T18:32:00.001+02:002018-09-16T18:35:04.085+02:00Fashion exhibition - Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years - Kunsthal Rotterdam<br />
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“For us, fashion is an antidote to reality.” - one of my favourite
Viktor & Rolf quotes and one which describes their aesthetic and the
exhibition in honour of the 25th work anniversary of the Dutch design duo perfectly. The
two fashion designers really do create their own world with their work.
It’s a creative and imaginative world in which craftsmanship is key. The
exhibition - which still runs for two weeks - is a feast for the eyes
and mind. Whether you like the Dutchmen's sense of style or not, you will be
amazed by the creativity and ideas of Viktor & Rolf. All clothes on
display are immaculately made and transport you to a fairytale world.<br />
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The duo walks the fine line between art and fashion. They want to add a story or an idea to each collection. </div>
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recommend a visit to the exhibit in Rotterdam if you want to experience
a fashion fairytale world in which anything is possible. The iconic Viktor & Rolf dolls which wear miniature versions of the designers' creations add to the dreamlike atmosphere. Btw fun fact for the Belgians who read my blog: the dolls are made by a Belgian manufacturer.<br />
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams - spring/summer 2017</td></tr>
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For the Boulevard of Broken Dreams haute couture collection the duo took existing and (often) damaged dresses apart and assembled new looks putting pieces of various dresses together. The repairs/collages were accented with gold borders - a nod to the Japanese art of kintsugi or kintsukuroi, in which beauty is seen as arising from imperfection: the breaks in porcelain pottery are thought of as part of the history of the piece and are embraced and accentuated as they are repaired for example with a gold border. (source: publicationViktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years - by guest curator Thierry-Maxime Loriot and publisged by nai010 publishers)</div>
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One Woman Show Collection - autumn/winter 2003-2004</td></tr>
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One Woman Show Collection - autumn/winter 2003-2004 - prêt-à-porter</td></tr>
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The One Woman Show collection was dedicated to the actress and friend of the designers Tilda Swinton. The Scottish actress opened the runway show. The collection was rather conservative but the designers added their unique view playing with volumes, for example by stacking collars. (source: publicationViktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years - by
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Cutting Edge Couture - spring/summer 2010 - prêt-à-porter</td></tr>
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This collection was also called 'The Amsterdam Chainsaw Massacre' by the magazine Dazed & Confused.</div>
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Le Parfum - part of the 1996 art installation Launch</td></tr>
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Flowerbomb perfume</td></tr>
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A lot of people know Viktor & Rolf for the Flowerbomb perfume but this wasn't the first perfume the designers launched, although it was the first real fragrance. Let me explain: in 1996 the duo created the art installation <i>Launch. </i>Part of that installation was a fictitious fragrance called <i>Le Parfum</i>. An ad campaign was shot, reminiscent of seductive perfume advertisements. <i>Le Parfum</i> was made in a limited edition of 250 bottles, but the bottle was designed in a way that it was impossible to open. So it was a perfume launch withouth a scent. The meaning: a critique of how the fashion world sells an 'image', not a reality. (source: publicationViktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years - by
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Years later, in 2005, Viktor & Rolf launched their first real fragrance: Flowerbomb, which is still a success. <br />
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Russion Doll collection - autumn/winter 1999 - 2000 - haute couture<br />
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Many - including myself - find this one of the most original fashion shows ever: a model took place on a revolving platform on the stage in the first piece of the collection. Then Viktor & Rolf joined the model on stage and dressed her in nine other outfits, putting each one over the other ones; thus creating a Russion doll effect. By the end the model wore more than 70 kilograms of garments. (source: publicationViktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years - by
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No - autumn/winter 2008-2009 - prêt-à-porter</td></tr>
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"We just did not feel like doing a collection. We were busy sketching a new collection and feeling that no, we do not want this; no, we don't to do that. The word 'no' was popping up in all our sketches. Then, while drawing coats we thought, why resist it? It was like therapy. Afterwards we felt liberated." - Viktor & Rolf about the No collection. (source: publicationViktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years - by
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I loved the wallpaper used in one of the exhibition rooms. I could have stared at it endlessly discovering new fun details all the time. 'Tjoek, tjoek' :-)<br />
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Wedding dress for Princess Mabel Wisse Smit - 24 april 2004</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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Wearable Art - autumn/winter 2015-2016 - haute couture </td></tr>
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I could go on showing marvellous pieces but I decided to limit myself to these pictures. If you want to see more, you can visit the exhibition at Kunsthal in Rotterdam till September 30th. I also bought the publication and recommend it if you want to learn more about these famous and creative designers. All information on: h<a href="https://www.kunsthal.nl/nl/plan-je-bezoek/tentoonstellingen/viktorrolf-fashion-artists-25-years/" target="_blank">ttps://www.kunsthal.nl/nl/plan-je-bezoek/tentoonstellingen/viktorrolf-fashion-artists-25-years/ </a></div>
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Knokke-Heist is a coastal town with a hefty dose of style which is one of the reasons I like visiting it. For a stroll through the city and on the seafront this is a perfect outfit combo for me: a striped T-shirt (hello, Parisienne vibes), a silk voile scarf (as opposed to a heavier silk fabric), dressy shorts and rattan wedges (to add a more casual vibe). For a chic touch I took my trusted Chloé Marcie bag with me and put on a delicate gold bracelet and some glamorous sunglasses. Ready, set, go!</div>
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<a href="https://www.sculpturelink.be/" target="_blank">Sculpture Link Knokke-Heist</a></td></tr>
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Apart from the sunglasses, bracelet and handbag which are still available (carryover items), everything is from past seasons, but the brands and stores still offer similar items.</div>
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- T-shirt: Gerard Darel - for only 3 euro with Marie Claire Belgium (a true steal)</div>
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- scarf: Givenchy by <a href="http://www.riostore.be/" target="_blank">Rio Store</a></div>
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- shoes: Prada by <a href="http://www.ironie.be/" target="_blank">Ironie </a></div>
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- bag: Chloé by <a href="http://www.sevens.be/" target="_blank">Sevens</a></div>
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- sunglasses: Tom Ford by <a href="http://www.optiekpyck.be/" target="_blank">Optiek Pyck </a></div>
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- bracelet: Goossens Paris by <a href="http://www.louisantwerp.be/" target="_blank">Louis</a></div>
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Ironie and Louis have a store in Knokke :-)</div>
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Knokke is thé Belgian city at the coast if you like the beach (kind of logical),art, fashion, design and food. And especially if you like all of it to have a chic touch. In 2018 there are once again some new addresses and pop-ups, about which I will tell you in this blogpost. </div>
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Until August 19th there is a Chanel pop-up, Les beiges à la plage. At this pop-up you can discover the latest make-up collection, and you can get a free manicure or a make-up touch-up. There is also a photobooth where you can take fun pictures and a terrace. I bought the new handcream, a real treat.</div>
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Every day till August 19th, from 11 am to 7 pm - Zeedijk 749 </div>
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<b>Reverspective art - art from literally a different point of view</b></div>
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If you like art, be sure to pay a visit to the Axel Pairon Gallery. There you can discover artworks by Patrick Hughes, that seem to move when you walk past them - a very special experience. Even when the gallery is closed, you can admire one artwork in the window. I am still blown away by this art. You cannot see the effect in the picture below - you really have to see it in real life.</div>
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Open on Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm - Zeedijk 727 - <a href="http://www.axelpairon-gallery.com/" target="_blank">www.axelpairon-gallery.com</a></div>
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<b>Drinks on the beach with a sunset</b></div>
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At BMW Artville you can have a drink on the beach with the sunset as a backdrop. You can also enjoy some nice tapas and visit an exhibition of Jan Fabre.<b> </b>You have to register (for free) to get in. You can do that in advance on the website or on the spot. To visit the exhibition you have to buy an entrance ticket.</div>
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Every day till August 26th, from noon to 10 pm - in front of the casino -<a href="http://www.bmwartville.be/" target="_blank"> www.bmwartville.be</a></div>
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<b>Vinum & Sensum: enjoy!</b></div>
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This bar has only just opened and is thé place to be if you want to enjoy a good drink and gastronomical bites to eat in a nice interior, but if you don't want to have a long formal dinner. It are only 'bites' but if you share several, you have certainly eaten enough. And everything we tasted was simply delicious! As an aperitivo I can recommend the house's own interpretation of Kirr Royal, a unique taste experience.</div>
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Every day from 6pm to 1am - Leopoldlaan 162 - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wineanddineexperienceknokke/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wineanddineexperienceknokke/ </a></div>
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But still there are some tricks to make the most of your legs. That a pair of high heels helps, goes without saying. But there are
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<b>1.Tan for days</b></div>
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If you wear shoes in the same colour as your legs, you immediately look a lot taller. This even works when the shoes have a strap, which normally cuts your legs off and makes them seem shorter. The effect is multiplied when wearing tan heels.</div>
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No matter whether they are flats or heels, pointy shoes also make your legs look longer.</div>
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<b>3. Strap it down</b></div>
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When you wear shoes with a strap, make sure the strap is low enough, meaning below your actual ankle. That way your legs seem less cut off and consequently longer.</div>
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The lower cut the shoe is in the front, the longer your legs look. Show some toe cleavage (I learned this word when reading 'If Looks Could Kill' by Kate White - which btw I recommend).<br />
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<b> </b>If you like wearing ankle boots, the same advice applies as with the straps. Wear booties that end right before your ankle. If you make sure the booties don't cover your ankles, your legs will look longer. </div>
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Especially true when the label says 'Dry clean only'.</div>
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Vooral waar wanneer het etiket zegt 'Dry clean only'</div>
a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-79267870636848671372018-05-27T17:18:00.003+02:002022-09-12T13:55:30.349+02:00A tribute to amazing craftsmanship: the exhibition Azzedine Alaïa 'Je suis couturier' in Paris<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Sadly last year the amazing designer Azzedine Alaïa passed away. But luckily for us his creations live on. Till June 10 th you can discover some of his work at an intimate exhibition in Paris. Breathtaking dresses, gorgeous architecture and a quite calm exhibition (not crowded): reasons enough to go there and be amazed. <br />
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Online you cannot find a lot of practical information about the exhibtion. But don't be discouraged, it does exist and it does take place in the Galerie Azzedine Alaïa (18 rue de la Verrerie) in Paris from 11 am to 7 pm every day - even though you can't find this information on the official website. The entrance fee is only 5 euro and you don't have to order your ticket in advance.<br />
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The exhibition shows 41 dresses, chosen by Olivier Saillard, a French fashion historian. All dresses display amazing details and craftsmanship. There is for example a black ball gown that is actually made of red fabric and black spirals when you take a closer look.<br />
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The exhibition ends June 10th. If you are in Paris the next two weeks, I only have one piece of advice: go.<br />
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To end this blogpost in beauty, a quote by Azzedine Alaïa about clothing:"I like when they are beautiful and timeless, not cluttered with details, ornaments and colors that prematurely age them. The simplest are the most difficult to create."<br />
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A note about my outfit of the day (or #ootd): in Paris I always try to look elegant yet easy clothes come in handy when walking around 14 km a day and taking subways: so I opted for a black lace top (that I risk to wash by hand even though it says dry clean only), a black blazer, skinny jeans (I don't care if they're out of style - they look best on me) and ballerinas. A statement necklace and handbag add a little extra. A for me important detail: you can take your handbag and coat with you in the exhibition.<br />
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<br />a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-90365855270606350012018-04-10T14:10:00.008+02:002018-04-12T13:42:46.120+02:00Last chance to visit the (for now) last exhibition at MoMu: She walks in beauty - Olivier Theyskens<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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'She walks in beauty' is the name of a poem by Lord Byron, but also of the exibition about Olivier Theyskens in the Antwerp fashion museum MoMu. Until Sunday April 15th you can admire his unique designs, which sometimes are a little bit dark, but are always displaying a strong aesthetic. The exhibition guides you through twenty years of work by the young - he is only 41 - designer. Craftsmanship and romanticism are two key words that are consistent throughout those two decades. Now that I am writing this blogpost - granted, far too late - I really want to plan a last minute (second) visit to the exhibition myself to see all that beauty again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a dark and fragile beauty and youthfulness<br />
The dress on the right is from Madonna's collection (for her song Frozen).<br />
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At a young age Olivier Theyskens was certain of what he wanted to be. When he was only six years old, he already proclaimed he wanted to be a couturier. Years later he started studying at the famous fashion academy La Cambre. But he already left the school after a year and half to launch his first collection. Afterwards he worked for famous fashion houses such as Rochas and Nina Ricci and (Theyskens') Theory. Recently, in 2016, he relaunched his own label that is now infused with twenty years of fashion experience.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from Olivier Theyskens' early years<br />
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The exhibition doesn't only show a chronological overview of Theyskens' creations but also his beautiful sketches. For his creations the designer is inspired by many things: old fabrics from his grandmother's attic, works of art by surrealist artist Meredith Oppenheim, but also by the painter Monet, history, the sea, Japan (before he had ever been there) or even a perfume bottle for his first Rochas collection... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from Olivier Theyskens' early years<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from Olivier Theyskens' early years<br />
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Also the transience of everything comes back in his work, for example
portrayed by the dead bird on a pair of shoes. But above all Theyskens is
inspired by youth and beauty. His first collections show a dark
Victorian inspired (but never literally) and fragile beauty.<br />
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When working for Rochas his designs are more elegant and less oriented toward youth. But when he moves on to Nina Ricci youthfulness is omnipresent again. Something that didn't really work for the older clientele of the French fashion house. Nevertheless, a lot of young rich American women are charmed by his collections for Nina Ricci, amongst them the daughter of Anna Wintour. When Theyskens had to leave at Ricci, the editor in chief of Vogue reacted shocked.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for Rochas<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for Rochas<br />
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The dresses on the left are inspired by Monet's paintings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for Nina Ricci<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for Nina Ricci<br />
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So maybe it's only logical that he went to work for an American label next: Theory. There he showed that his romantic creative vision could be translated to a more simple and commercial design. After more than three years, Theyskens left Theory in 2014.<br />
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No longer restricted, Olivier Theyskens, could create his own world again. When he has no limitations his imagination has no boundaries. The impressive wedding gown for Nellie Diamond, a New York business woman, shows that. In 2016 he relaunched his own line. It contains several <span class="tw-bilingual-translation" lang="en">characteristic elements: hook-and-eye closures, trains, bodices, attention to (manipulated) fabrics...and shows the designer's true self.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from Theyskens' recent collection - incredible attention to fabric and detail<br />
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<b>8 things you (probably) didn't know </b> <br />
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<li>The designer also made his mark on the scenography of the exibition. The mannequins wear wigs - which never happened before in the history of MoMu.</li>
<li>Olivier Theyskens stays true to his own vision.When Madonna asked to wear one of his creations - the yellow dress in the picture - he only agreed to do so if she would dye her hair black. And the Queen of Pop obliged.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the dress Madonna wore in 1998<br />
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<li>Unfortunately the yellow dress that Madonna wore in 1998 for the VH 1 Fashion Awards is no longer in the exhibition but I can tell you a fun fact about it. The dress (so also Madonna's waist in 1998) was so tiny that it didnt' fit on the mannequin. It had to be left open in the back.</li>
<li>The designer has an eye for detail. When he presented a collection inspired by the sea, the runway was covered in mussel shells.</li>
<li>Olivier Theyskens is very modest and pays attention to the people he works with. He still knows which model wore which dress.</li>
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<li> The sketches of the designer always show movement.</li>
<li>For those who are looking for fashion advice. Olivier Theyskens likes to keep the last button of jackets open. He just thinks that is more elegant</li>
<li>After this exhibition the fashion museum is going to be closed for some time for renovations. The floors that are scrubbed down to reveal glimpses of older exhibitions are a referance to that. </li>
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For all practical information about the exhibition: <a href="https://www.momu.be/en.html" target="_blank">www.momu.be. </a><br />
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<br />a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-21903565671597951942018-02-04T20:51:00.000+01:002018-02-04T18:36:10.806+01:00Fashion cartoon: the relationship between fashionistas and kids<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-20991010539289002892018-01-28T15:44:00.004+01:002018-01-28T15:57:58.279+01:00Column - You are what you wear - or aren't you?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Uber-stylist Rache Zoe once said "Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." And that is true. But what if your style could say a lot more? Whether you like it or not, people form an opinion about you when they first see you - and clothes are an important part of how you look. Sure, often that opinion changes over time when people get to know you. But more often than not first impressions never completely disappear.<br />
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What you wear, evokes emotion, not only your own emotion but also other people's. For example, <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-014-0422-z" target="_blank">a study</a> showed that men are more helpful when a woman wears high heels. And as a woman you also feel different when wearing high heels: more feminine, and maybe just a tad more 'damsel in distress' when walking on cobble stones... And when you walk into a designer store dressed to the nines, you are usually served more friendly - unfair, yes, but that's the way it is. In the same category: older people may look less friendly when they see an extravagantly dressed man (whose outfit screams 'gay'). It doesn't even matter whether the man in question is gay. The way he dresses, determines the looks he gets. A straight friend has even tested this.<br />
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So if how you dress, is a way to say who you are without having to speak, couldn't it also be a way to be who you want to be or want to become? Is the way we dress a shield or a mask we put on? A way to present ourselves better to the world or to rebel against it with an 'I don't care'-attitude (punk, anyone)? And can clothes make it easier to become the person we want to be?<br />
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Let's get personal...I used to feel very insecure about myself. I didn't feel like I belonged anywhere and didn't know how to act and just be myself. In that periode I got interested in clothes. I wanted to feel beautiful and confident and to present that version of me to the world (even though I didn't feel that way). Dressing well was a way to do so. It helped. I got a little more confident. When I went to study in Antwerp after high school, both my self-confidence and my interest in fashion grew (not that surprising when living in fashion city Antwerp). Now, my interest in fashion has become a passion: I love style (hello, fashion blog) and dressing up every day makes me happy. Is everything peachy now? No, I still need clothes as a shield against the harsh reality (armor anno 2018) and still doubt myself. What's more, the way I dress and my interest in fashion can also backfire: some people think I am shallow because I care about how I look. The other side of the coin...<br />
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But all in all I can say: fashion has helped me, still helps me and made me discover my passion and - hopefully - talent (there's that insecurity again).<br />
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So: "Don't dress as who you are, dress as who you want to be. And be eventually."<br />
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I wrote this article originally for <a href="http://www.weblog.community/" target="_blank">www.weblog.community</a>. It was published <a href="http://www.weblog.community/article/you-are-what-you-wear-or-arent-you?category=weblog%23latest&fwd=1" target="_blank">here </a>in Dutch.<br />
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<br />a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-71198341795004588162018-01-26T12:30:00.000+01:002018-01-26T12:30:35.326+01:00Dare to be bold: mix & match your own perfume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-50218801822737292142018-01-25T13:18:00.000+01:002018-01-25T13:30:50.929+01:00Throwback Thursday: Audrey and Givenchy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today I saw an Instagram post by @richardquartley that reminded me of my visit to the exhibition 'Hubert de Givenchy - To Audrey with Love'. Sadly the exhibition has closed but you can still marvel at the pictures <a href="http://www.afashiongirl.be/2017/03/givenchy-audrey-fashion-match-made-in.html" target="_blank">in this blogpost</a>. A must for Audrey Hepburn and fashion lovers.<br />
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Vandaag zag ik op Instagram een post van @richardquartley die me herinnerde aan de expo 'Hubert de Givenchy - To Audrey with Love'. Jammer genoeg kan je de tentoonstelling niet meer bezoeken, maar je kan de foto's nog bewonderen <a href="http://www.afashiongirl.be/2017/03/givenchy-audrey-fashion-match-made-in.html" target="_blank">in deze blogpost</a>. Een must voor liefhebbers van Audrey Hepburn en mode.<br />
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Below you can discover my lifestyle highlights of 2017. I didn't have time yet to translate this post in Dutch (but soon!).<br />
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<b>Best fashion buy</b><br />
I cannot choose between the Impatiens Oscar de la Renta earrings, the Dsquared2 - on trend yet timeless - striped shirt and the Lanvin sandals from <a href="https://www.themall.it/en/outlet-italy/homepage.html" target="_blank">The Mal</a>l (I had been searching for cute and dressy flat sandals for ages). Which one do you like the best?<br />
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<b>Favourite collection</b><br />
Lanvin. No doubt. I adore the accessories collection that is inspired by birds, but also almost all the clothes. Bouchra Jarrar, the designer, did an amazing job. I would really want it all. So if there are any sponsors out there...:-)<br />
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<b> Favourite view</b><br />
The view from the <a href="http://www.leshotelsbaverez.com/en/raphael/dining/the-terrace/" target="_blank">rooftop terrace at Hotel Raphael</a> in Paris. I hadn't been to Paris for a few years and it felt wonderful to be back sipping a cocktail with this view. It still is one of my favourite cities ever.<br />
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<b>Best trip</b><br />
Despite my love for Paris, it was Florence once again that captured my heart this year. I love the relatively small but amazingly beautiful city.<br />
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<b>Favourite cocktail dress</b><br />
The one I wore for dinner at Il Salviatino in Florence. I found this little number in the Princess Outlet. I love the realxed summery feel of the dress and the fact that it matches perfectly with my favourite shoes.<br />
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<b>Most amazing exhibition</b><br />
<a href="http://www.afashiongirl.be/2017/12/one-last-thing-to-do-this-year-visit.html" target="_blank">Dior, couturier de rêve</a>. No need to say more.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Best cocktail </b><br />
It's a tie between the Aviation by <a href="https://www.miraeus.com/" target="_blank">Miraeus<b> </b>Cocktails</a> and<a href="http://www.the-pharmacy.be/" target="_blank"> Ceci n'est pas du chocolat</a> by the Pharmacy.<br />
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<b>Best new experience</b><br />
My best new experience was watching the René Magritte virtual reality movie at the beach in Knokke.<br />
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<b>Best gift</b><br />
A drawing by <a href="http://www.afashiongirl.be/2017/11/instagram-of-day-lovely-illustrations.html" target="_blank">Valentine De Cort offered by Delvaux</a>. I adore the combination of a fashion girl, Delvaux and Magritte. I always like fashion illustrations - I wish I could draw like that.<br />
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<b>Favourite culinary experience</b><br />
Although I had this lunch alone, it was my best culinary experience of 2017. <a href="http://www.cuines33.be/" target="_blank">Cuines 33</a> can expect me again next year. <br />
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<b>Best new discovered brand</b><br />
I love the jewellery by <a href="http://www.afashiongirl.be/2017/11/instagram-of-day-goossens-paris.html" target="_blank">Goossens</a>. I discovered this Parisian brand at Louis in Antwerp.<br />
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<b>Best fashion encounter</b><br />
I loved meeting stylist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sylvainruffierstyleresearch/" target="_blank">Sylvain Ruffier</a> and designer Chloé Serfaty of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darynmoore_official/" target="_blank">shoe brand Daryn Moore</a>. Two passionate people with a love for all things beautiful.<br />
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<b>Most fashion blogger thing to do</b><br />
Having my picture taken at the new Louis Vuitton store at the Place Vendôme in Paris.<br />
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<b>Best fashionable book</b><br />
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan, the third and final installment in the 'Crazy Rich Asians' trilogy.<br />
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<b>Best art</b><br />
The installations by Fred Eerdekens immediately caught my eye at the <a href="http://www.svhgallery.be/" target="_blank">Samuel Vanhoegaerden Gallery </a>in Knokke. At first glance the metal constructions are just abstract shapes but with the right lighting, the shadows spell out words.<br />
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Another highlight was seeing the Botticelli paintings at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. <br />
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<b>Best sushi</b><br />
I know, it is really weird to go to Italy for sushi. But when you're ever in Florence, go eat sushi at <a href="http://www.ristorantemomoyama.it/site/" target="_blank">Momoyama</a><br />
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<b>Best little treat</b><br />
Macarons by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pierrehermeofficial/" target="_blank">Pierre Hermé</a>. They are simply the best!<br />
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<b>Resolution for 2018</b><br />
Do more outfit shoots with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fotografie.sd/" target="_blank">SD Fotografie</a>.<br />
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<b> </b>a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-39114149205428980462017-12-27T19:26:00.002+01:002017-12-27T19:54:03.760+01:00Last minute outfit inspiration for New Year's eve: sparkle all the way or go for classic elegance<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The Parisian brand IRO has got it all for the holidays: from a sparkling blazer (Shine bright like a diamond!) to a classic black jumpsuit. Or you can just opt for one of the basics with a twist and dress up a simple (but never too simple) white top with the right accessories. So if you're still looking for the perfect party outfit, why not stop by the nearest IRO Paris boutique or visit the brand's website <a href="http://www.iroparis.com/" target="_blank">www.iroparis.com</a>? In Belgium IRO recently opened a boutique in Antwerp (Huidevettersstraat 51) and Brussels (Louizalaan 82-84).<br />
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IRO was founded in 2005 by Arik and Laurent
Bitton, two young men who translated their love for music into a fashion label. A touch of rock 'n roll is a fixed ingredient of the label and is mixed with Parisian easy chic. The name IRO came from their passion for Japan. The collection is both trendy and timeless and is made of luxurious fabrics. In 2010 they launched a men's
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The label has more than 30 boutiques worldwide, is sold in important stores such as Harrods, Le Bon Marché, Barneys... and has been worn by celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez.. So you're in good company :-) Already wishing you a dazzling 2018!<br />
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Which one of the three looks I tried is your favourite? I did buy one ;-)a fashion girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842453572292417087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127757920224679451.post-65439544974864679442017-12-19T20:38:00.004+01:002022-09-10T18:23:02.083+02:00One last thing to do this year: visit the Dior exhibition in Paris<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you are going to Paris before January 8th there is one thing you have to do: visit the Dior exhibition. (And if you don't have it planned, just be spontaneous and go anyway!) 'Chrisian Dior, Designer of Dreams' is a unique retrospective about seventy years of creation by the House of Dior. You can visit the exhibition till January 7th 2018 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in the heart of Paris. Give yourself a fairytale exhibition as a new year's present - or ask for it. It's never too late to add a trip to Paris to your wish list.<br />
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on the left: Arlequin coat - Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré - AW 1995<br />
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The designs at the exhibition aren't shown chronologically. Creations from all the designers of the House of Dior are shown next to each other. Thus showing that all designers respected Dior's DNA, all the while maintaining their own - very distinguishable - signature. But the creations are shown according to theme. One of the first themes is art. It is very inspiring to see how fashion can be influenced by art and how a painting is translated into a dress. I adored the dress by Raf Simons inspired by the artist Sterling Ruby but sadly I couldn't get a good picture (one more reason to visit the exhibition).<br />
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I will say this now: prepare for an overload of pictures. But still they only show a tiny fraction of all the beautiful dresses on display. Other themes are travel, a room filled with original Dior creations, accessories and miniature versions of Dior's iconic designs, the Neo-Louis XVI style...<br />
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And then...there is one of my favourite rooms of the exhibition. A paper fairytale forest filled with Dior dresses inspired by flowers. When you walk into that room, there is a chance your jaw will drop. You can also see the famous Muguet dress there (Christian Dior, Spring/Summer 1957).<br />
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toiles from floor to ceiling (<span class="st">a version of a garment made to test a pattern)</span><br />
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But also afterwards the scenography keeps living up to your expectations - and exceeds them. A dark room filled with red and black creations, a room filled with toiles from floor to ceiling... You will keep falling in love with the exhibition.<br />
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John Galliano</td></tr>
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Raf Simons</td></tr>
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Maria Grazia Chiuri</td></tr>
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Maria Grazia Chiuri<br />
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Then it is time to meet the different designers of the House of Dior, from the master Christian Dior himself, over John Galliano, the Belgian Raf Simons to the most recent - and first female- designer Maria Grazia Chiuri. And that's without mentioning Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Gianfranco Ferré.<br />
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And then...le moment suprême, a grand ballroom filled with evening gowns. Stay there long enough - you will need your time anyway to marvel at all the dresses. But also stay long enough to enjoy the play of light in the ballroom. The room goes from a soft pink morning glow to a blue evening sky to erupt in a golden sparkling sky for the ball. When you leave the ball, you enter the 'library'. Don't take a book to buy with you - like I did :-) - there's a gift shop when you leave the museum. The books in the library are just for browsing (yeah, I was too enthusiastic).<br />
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the original Dior Bar Suit from the New Look collection</td></tr>
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<b>Some practical tips</b><br />
I was so in awe of the exhibition that I visited it twice. To end this post and go back to reality, some tips:<br />
<b>- </b>Buy your ticket in advance. You may still have to wait in line, but not as long as the ticketless people. If you have to choose a time slot, take the earliest one available, preferably the first one of the day. The museum opens at 11 am.<br />
- Be there half an hour before opening time (or before your time slot starts).<br />
- Don't be overwhelmed if the first rooms are too busy. During my second visit (when I arrived after the museum opened) I skipped the first three rooms, I have to admit - but I only did that because I already saw them. Afterwards it gets less busy.<br />
- Enjoy the wonderful exhibition.<br />
- If you want to buy a book, but you don't want to take the beautiful but very heavy book about the exhibition with you, choose the special issue of Connaissance des arts. If you like graphic novels I also recommend Jeune fille en Dior by Annie Goetzinger. Both publications are available in English and French.<br />
- If you really want the book about the exhibition too, you can order it online. But be sure to check if it isn't sold out online (again) on the spot. If it is, the only option is to carry the heavy book home with you. It is worth it as a lasting memory of this great exhibition.<br />
- <a href="https://madparis.fr/" target="_blank">https://madparis.fr/</a><br />
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I easily have ten coats and jackets
(or even more...) for summer, spring and fall. Leather jackets, blazers,
wool vests, trenchcoats...you name it. Winter coats are a different
story altogether. Generally speaking winter coats are more expensive and
take up a lot more space which makes it more difficult to have a giant
collection. Usually I only have one or two winter coats. That one coat
has to be perfect to wear with all my outfits - not an easy task to live
up to. But years of fashion practice ;) have taught me what are the
four most important features when buying a winter coat. Discover them in
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Ik heb wel tien jasjes (of meer...) voor de zomer, lente en herfst.
Leren jasjes, blazers, wollen vestjes, trenchcoats...you name it.
Winterjassen zijn echter een ander verhaal. Over het algemeen is een
winterjas duurder en neemt die veel meer plaats in - veel moeilijker dus
om een hele verzameling aan te leggen. Daarom beperk ik me meestal tot
één of twee winterjassen. Die moet dan meteen perfect zijn bij al mijn
outfits - geen sinecure. Maar ondertussen weet ik dat er vier zaken zijn
die belangrijk zijn bij het kopen van de ultieme winterjas. Ontdek ze
in deze blogpost.<br />
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Always - always! - pick a coat with lining. When a coat doesn't have
lining it can make the clothes you wear underneath pill. What's more, a
lining helps to put on your coat more easily when wearing sweaters and
rougher fabrics.<br />
2. Pay attention that the coat isn't too narrow
on top at the shoulders or you
won't be able to wear wider clothes underneath it. Pay especially
attention to how the sleeves are set in the coat. The best thing is to
buy a coat without shoulder seams. Because when the coat has shoulder
seams it has to be quite narrow to fit nicely.<br />
3. Choose a coat with buttons, push-buttons or a smooth zipper. A rough zipper can damage delicate fabrics like silk.<br />
4. Make sure the coat is nice and warm -very important!<br />
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1. Kies altijd - altijd! - een jas met voering. Een jas zonder
voering kan ervoor zorgen dat de kleding die je eronder draagt, gaat
pluizen en is moeilijker om aan te doen over wintertruien en ruwere
stoffen.<br />
2. Let op dat de jas van boven aan de schouders niet te
smal is, anders kan je er geen dikkere winterkleding of wijdere
halslijnen en volumineuze mouwen onder dragen. Let vooral op de
schoudernaden. Kies bij voorkeur een jas zonder schoudernaden. Een jas
met schoudernaden zit immers altijd smaller anders past hij niet mooi.<br />
3.
Kies een jas met drukknopen, knopen of een fijne rits. Een ruwe
ritssluiting kan fijne kleding zoals zijde immers beschadigen.<br />
4. Zorg ervoor dat de jas lekker warm is - heel belangrijk.<br />
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From a fashion point of view I can give a few extra pointers:<br />
1. Black or grey (when black is to harsh) go with most other colours.<br />
2.
If you choose a collarless coat can make interesting combinations - for
example: wear your blouse's collar or a necklace over your coat.<br />
3. A short coat is colder and a long coat isn't for everyone. A middle long coat flatters almost everyone.<br />
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Vanuit fashion standpunt kan ik nog een paar extra tips meegeven:<br />
1. Zwart of grijs (als zwart te hard is) werkt met de meeste andere kleuren.<br />
2.
Als je een jas kiest zonder kraagje, kan je zelf originele combinaties
maken - zoals het kraagje van je blouse over je jas dragen of een
ketting op je jas dragen.<br />
3. Een korte jas is kouder en een lange jas werkt niet voor elk figuur. Een middellange jas flatteert vrijwel iedereen.<br />
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