- Can't wait for Spring @ H&M -

I was and still am so excited when I saw a little preview of the Spring collection of H&M. I love it. I really really want the pineapple sweater and the embellished (inspired Balmain) skirt. 

The red dress is reminding me of the bohemian look, and the cap is an excellent accessory. 

Mark my words, caps will be a big TREND this summer. I can feel it, so make sure you find an unique one.

I am designing some of my own. :-)

I am so looking forward to see some more of H&M Spring fashion. But let us face the Winter first...

Picture @ hm.com/Spring Preview Women

- Dsquared² - Fall/Winter 2012/13 - 

Because school is cool. Enjoy this lovely short-mini-movie with Dean&Dan with the Fall/Winter 2012/13 collection. 

- Quote of the week -

- Belgian Pride -

Matthias Schoenaerts is a famous top actor in Belgium. He will be featured in the movie "The Loft" in America, a remake of the Belgian movie 'Loft' were Matthias also played on of the leading roles.
The Loft is expected to be in American cinemas at the end of 2012.

Next to his acting skills, he is now asked to do a sexy fashion shoot together with top model Carolyn Murphy for Vogue. The pictures were taken by none other than Mario Testino.

The full shoot will be featured in the December issue of the American Vogue.














Pictures from Elle.be

* Quote of the week *

- M.I.A. got talent - 

We all have heard about the lovely singer M.I.A.

(If not check her song "Paper Planes" here and you will know about who we are talking here :))  Her new self-titled-zine inspired art book from Rizzoli charts her rise from socially aware art school kid to full-on controversial star through collages, photos, lyrics, and her own neon/tribal artwork. The book is distinctly original with her music, attitude and style of dress. The 192-page hardcover book was released in October 2012.

 

- Affordable high Fashion - 

Did it happen to you that you really really like a designer piece but that your shopping budget can't handle it... Well, there is an other way.

I am pretty good at finding affordable alternatives for expensive designer pieces. It is really one of my favorite things to do. I LOVE IT.
You really have to look around on the internet and then you will find a similar design and sometimes it is even hard to see the difference with the original one. Below you can find a few examples.
I call the original / expensive piece; High End. And the cheaper / affordable designs are High Street.

1. Isabel Marant - Renell Pants 

High End (Original pant):  on Net a Porter                                       


High Street (cheaper alternative):


* Minusey

          

Minusey Black Pant

Minusey White Pant

 * Urban Outfitters 

Urban Outfitters Pant

2. Chloé - Susanna Ankle Boots

The Susanna Chloé Boots - loved by bloggers

High End:  Chloé original boots on  Ssense.com


High Street: 

From top left to bottom right: Sasha - Missguided - Zara - Asos

3. KENZO - Tiger Embroidery Sweater

High End:  Kenzo original sweater on Opening Ceremony

High Street:    Romwe (webshop)

4. Givenchy - Shark Tee

Chiara Ferragni (theblondesalad.com) wearing the Givenchy shark Tee

High End:  on Mrporter.com

High Street:  on Romwe.com

5. Céline bag - Luggage tote

High End:  Available in selected stores (1.700 $ - sold out) - Collection on Celine.com

High Street:  

Modemusthaves.com

Bag Inc.com

 

- Almost Margiela time - 

Nine days to go and then it's time for some Margiela designs at H&M. Sam Taylor Wood made this campaign movie. 

I go for the plexi ankle wedge shoes and for the oversized jeans :-) 

If you want to see the whole collection with the prices go to Collection Lookbook. 

Prepare yourself...

- New Boy in Shoe town -

Shoe lovers, spread the words, there is a new shoe design talent! Burak Uyan, a Turkish - German designer who worked as a stylist for Givenchy (do we need to say more), and as a designer for Giambatista Valli before he started his own shoe line. 

He is known for his comfortable! high heels, and has already tempted many celebrities with his designs. And not only celebrities... I am big fan!

- Cookie Cesar - 

Belgian Top-TOPmodel Cesar Casier is very ambitious and I simply LOVE people who having a lot of plans and who chase their dreams. Cooking is one of his favorite things and eventually he wrote a very healthy-fashion cookbook. 

As a model he likes healthy food, and he gathered several recipes from all over the world.

He asked if his famous model colleagues would collaborate with him, and twelve of them shared their favored food and recipes. 

The book will be sold in several countries.

You can admire his model talents on the fashion campaigns of Armani Exchange.

And to follow Cesar on his blog go to:  Thecesarsalad.blogspot.com