White accessories are not my favorite, but this bag is just different: i love the silver studs details and its shape. It’s basically a shopper that i can fold onto a clutch, so i can really play with it according to the occasion.

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Zara oversized shirt & tank top,
vintage striped shorts,
designer white & silver bag (i don’t remember the label)
vintage fake python belt,
YSL lipstick “Rouge Volupté”
Marc O’Polo wedges.
DIY ankle chain*

I did this necklace 2 months ago, today i discovered that i can also wear it like an ankle chain; i used white & turquoise skulls purchased in Greece last year & different colored beads.

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So today i took time to browse the city, see the new collections with my Mom. It’s been a great day!

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Wearing a Mango jumper, Zara pants, vintage bag & diverse bracelets: self-made, vintage.

I hope you’ve had a great start this week! See you later!

Just stumbled onto Karla’s tee, it’s a very sweet one, have a look on it here!

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 Neon cat by Urban Outfitters, worn here, other tees by Lafraise.

 VKMP3, Converse, Lafraise

 ”don’t remember the brand”, DIY & Lafraise.

Have a nice day! 

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Pictures by Christine van Zyl

Bruuns Bazaar military parka via Zalando, Zara jeans, DIY tee. Alexander Mc Queen sandals. The Kooples shopping bag. Marc Jacobs sunnies.

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This editorial work is over, but something new is on the run!

You might all know or already have heard about the online shop Zalando; not only for its funny shoes advert on the tv but also for its great stuffs for women, men, kids & home. What i like with Zalando is that they offer a wide range of products, from sportive labels to high fashion that gives an open-minded vision on fashion. You can mix basic pieces together with trendy stuffs and try something different.

However Zalando is more than just a online shop, you can also find trend reports, inspiration, streetstyles and much more on the trendy “News & Style” page, that already exists in Germany and here in Austria. Switzerland will get it in a few weeks. In Germany the editor list is quite exhaustive, with some well known bloggers & designers like Sarah Streidel from Josie Loves or Michalsky, so you can imagine my luck when i’ve been asked to be part of the project some weeks ago.

I’m one of the new blogger editor for the “News & Style” page in Switzerland and Austria. Streetstyles, fashion trends, interviews… It starts very soon, wish me good luck!

Loft, industrial, white, hood, minimalism, hints of colors: that’s all i want!

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 Pictures via Planete Deco

Kartell chair by Philippe Stark, printed cushions at Anthropologie and DIY jewels hanger at Pinterest

All pictures via Planete Deco, on the right from Sparkling Footsteps

This amazing cut out table in art deco style is from the designer Steven Shein, available here at Fab.de, your new home design destination! -and the DIY crochet ball is just irresistible! More DIY & Home Decor ideas here on my Pinterest!

Have a wonderful day!

Mixing exotic flowers with lamé is been a real hazard but also a great start to a girls evening at the pizzeria.! The material of the skirt is actually a kind of leo print, i find it contrasts quite well with the flower pattern.

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pictures: Christine van Zyl

Wearing a Sandro flower shirt SS 2012. Lala Berlin lamé skirt. Zara leather wedges SS 2012. Vintage & friendship bracelets. Chanel lisptick.

There was also something to celebrate yesterday, i’m so happy! I’ll tell you more about it soon. Enjoy your day!

For this reason i’d like to come back on this DIY crochet top worn in Milan last week. I didn’t had time to focus more on it since then but i think it’s an interesting idea. And these pictures have been hanging out on my desktop for a while!

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 Unknown/ Jane Birkin/ Old Naf-Naf jumper/ Seelenkleid Spring-Summer 2012 collection

The jumper on the left is quite old, i remember that i bought it as i was still student… But it’s been too small. In this moment i learned that a size alone can make an outfit look cool. Or uncool!. But the quality was great so i’ve been wanting to do something from it for ages. I love the crochet details on the shoulders, it makes it so particular so it’s been the part i wanted to keep. Mixing it with a jersey tee seem to be the easiest way to deal the DIY. But how to cut a knit and make sure that the yarns won’t get away ?

What i did: previously stitched a fine cotton material inside and along the borders before cutting the knit itself.

I didn’t cut the collar; but just reversed a V Neck tee into the back, cut the shoulder’s line like the jumper’s ones and stitched it to it.

DIY crochet white top/ Swatch neon watch/ vintage silver bracelet

nb. thanks to Erica for the feature she made of me wearing this top, here at Fingly !

“Create Your Style” is a brand of Swarovski and moreover a community whose purpose is showing craft & DIY lovers around the world how to use step-by-step Swarovski Elements in their projects, both in decoration and jewelry.

This year’s magazine issue is called “SOUND”; here are some amazing items that have been crafted by Swarovski Create Your Style members:

 ”Queen’s Collection” by Leda Jewelery

 ”Vinyl Cascade Etagere” by Anke Günther-Beau

“Brilliant Soundwave Earrings” by Katrin Röder-Heydreich

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In collaboration with Create Your Style you can try to win this year’s magazine issue here on the blog! ”Inspirational Showpieces, Riveting Stage & Contest Reports, Worldwide ambassador program, latest product innovations enticing online world and step-by-step instructions”: this magazine brings you everything you need to start or improve your basic skills. In addition to that there’s also a “first DIY kit” for the winner, composed of a large range of different beads, charms and chains that you can mix with your Swarovski Elements.

Enter the giveaway now:

-Like Create Your Style & Virginie Peny Facebook fan pages

-Left a comment here with your name and email address!

Last giveaway entry date: sunday 13.05 / 00.00.
The winner will be drawn on Monday, the 14th!

Good luck ; )

EDIT/
the giveaway is closed, and the winner is… “Paris Temps Libre” with the comment n°6! Congrats

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Pictures by Irmi

Wearing a Zara pyjama shirt, Zara tank top, Cheap Monday boyfriend jeans, Marc O’Polo wedges, Michael Kors bag, self-made & vintage bracelets. D&G watch, Ralph Lauren sunnies.

Hope you’ve had a great week, what are your plans for the weekend? This morning i’ve been to the flea market, wanna see what i brought back? And this weekend i’m working on a second editorial for Up the Paper Magazine, remember here!

Have a nice weekend!