22 September 2013

Out with the old and in with the new...

Coopertation with Claudia Sträter.


For my second week at school we had a special assignment. In the Netherlands there's a fashion company called Claudia Sträter (http://www.claudiastrater.com). They make elegant clothes for ladies between 30 and 60. In the summer they did a campaign that people were possible to bring back some of there old Sträter clothes and get a gift order in return. 
Now we came in. Last year after there campaign was done we went to the Claudia Sträter headquarters and they gave us the opportunity to work on a project with them. From all of the clothes, they got back at the campaign, every student of my class could pick seven pieces. 

The seven pieces I chose and the labels they made for us.

So for the project we had to make a whole new outfit only with the fabric from the seven recycled Claudia Sträter pieces. For Inspiration we could take anything.  

When we were at the headquarters I got the feeling of the 80's. I don't know where it came from but i decided to take that as my inspiration. So I went looking in books and on the internet to 80's clothing. The main thing that is noticed was oversized, eclecticism and sportswear. So with that in my mind I got started. 








After a whole week non-stop working on this project I came out by this oversized grandma coat and the little sport bikini. My vision is a young girl that decides to go to the gym and on her way she picks grandmothers coat for the cold. For me it was a challenge to do something out of the box and out of my style but still me. I really enjoyed this project, and working with Claudia Sträter.

My New Outfit: Everything is made from wool, acrylic or polyester.

I love bringing back the old times but in my modern way. 
And the 80's were fabulous so... 

                                                         Lots of Love - M.


06 September 2013

Inside look...

What's in my bag.

I never go out the door without my handbag.

Louis Vuitton Handbag (my favorite one)


"I'm thinking balls are to men, what handbags are to woman. It's just a little bag but we'd feel naked in public without it" - Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, SATC

I totally agree with this quote, even as a men. My handbag carries everything I need and especially don't need, I put so much stuff in it. So it's very important for me. For me it's not only an accessory but also a necessity. 

Now I give you an inside look of what I drag with me all day... (today)

From left to right:
The little Black Diary (note book, Moleskine), an extra necklace, My iPhone, Perfume (Dior Addict), Scarf, Sunglasses (Anna dello Russo for H&M), Pen (Swarovski), Headset (Apple), Brush (HEMA), Journal (Moleskine), Wallet (Louis Vuitton), Passport.

Comfort radiance compact makeup (Chanel), Mirror, Lipstick (HEMA), Mascara (Max Factor), 
Cover stick (Dior), Nail file, Makeup case (Louis Vuitton).

As you see it's a lot of stuff..
Do you also drag so much with you in your purse? 

                                                                                Lots of Love - M.
  

05 September 2013

Just me... (Outfit of the day)

Be Yourself... 

From top to bottom: Window sunglasses, Zumo blazer (my favorite blazer), 
Life is a joke t-shirt, Zumo black jeans and Fred perry shoes.


Back view


Accessories: Vintage scarf with duck pattern and forever21 bracelet.

I think it is very important to be yourself, and the best thing how you can show who you are is in your outfit. For myself I like even clothes or clothes with subtle little detail. But I always adept some 'dramatic' details, like jewels, nice scarfs, make-up or a print. I can't life without some hysteria or unique touch. It finishes an outfit perfectly.

   What things do you wear to finish your outfit? 

                                                                           Lots of Love - M.


02 September 2013

Collecting Memories...

Did you miss me?... 

As you noticed I didn't post anything for 2 weeks. Let me explain you why.

Every year my school has an introduction week for the new student with games, workshops and parties. It's a very nice week were you get to know everyone for the first time and learn a lot about some art branches. The workshops are given by teachers that work in the profession area.

The organisation divide every student in groups, where you are mixed with other department of the school, with that group you share a tent to sleep, do assignments and give presentation. This year I was team leader of one of these groups. I was really surprised to see so many inspiring and artistic people at one place.

Now I let you guys see some nice memories for my little work break.

Red rose (part of the teamleaders outfits), Thank you note form the direction, bracelet to know in with group you are (my group 10), New Look Heels (also part of my outfit), Name tag, Group picture with my darlings and a braided headband.

I really like memories especially the most stupid ones. 
I really enjoyed my second introduction week and will never forget it. 
Did you also had an introduction week of school?