Justine W.

Pre-Christmas gift! (I bought myself but... whatever)

2010-12-09T22:59:00.000+01:00

Just like I promised, a new post today.
I gave away this little hint yesterday, saying that something special arrived at my house.
Well.... here it is!
After a pointless search through Amsterdam looking for a new pair of black, flat boots, I started looking online and found the perfect pair. Jimmy Choo's 'Wylie' boots from their last winter collection, for a great reduced price! The original price was about € 900,- and now they were offered for only € 350,-!
It took a lot of work getting them here, since the website I bought them on wasn't shipping to The Netherlands. The journey my in Italy, handmade boots took, started in the USA, followed by Canada and were than send to Holland. Now they've finally arrived and I couldn't be happier! My old boots started falling apart a couple of months ago, so my need for a new pair got bigger and bigger!
They're made of super soft black leather and both sides have an eagle on them made entirely of studs.
Kinda feels like a fabulous pre-Christmas gift!
Here are some quick photo's I took. Any opinions about my latest purchase?

And Fireworksss!

(also started working with Photoshop which I just got =P obviously not that amazing yet, haha!)

Tha boots!

Big Bird =D

LANVIN for H&-Me!!

2010-12-08T23:08:00.000+01:00

Dear people!
It has been more than 2 weeks since H&M launched their LANVIN collection and because of school, my birthday (Yeeeejjj I'm now 22!) and 'Sinterklaas', a national holiday in Holland, I wasn't able to post my purchases until now. Buttt.... here they are!
This time we went earlier than ever! Me and my two friends Doreen and Elza didn't even go to sleep and we're sitting in front of the store at 1.45 AM. No way we would miss out on these fabulous dresses, shoes and accessories! An hour later other people were joining us in line and we had a lot of fun, even though it felt like we were spending the night on the top of an 'Alaska mountain'. (Thank God for Uggs!)
At 5 AM H&M started handing out the wristbands and as soon as we'd captured those, including a beautiful 100% wool LANVIN scarf (I chose the pink one which I loooveee!), we ran to Starbucks at Amsterdam's Central Station to warm up with a delicious Caramel Macchiato! We arrived back at the store at 07.00 AM and there was only one hour more left to wait. It wasn't that crowded after all, I think around a 100 people had made it to the store at 8 AM.
It seemed so perfect; 15 minutes to shop! But 15 minutes to shop, trying things on 'and' buy the things you like, really isn't that much! After a stressful half hour we were standing in front of H&M with about 2 to 3 bags each, filled with amazing LANVIN items we'd been dying to get since the announcement last September.
I ended up buying the - to die for - black one sleeve cocktail dress, the pink flowered dress, the flowered shoes with eye-catching turquoise ribbon, the t-shirt dress with fabulous tule collar, the leopard clutch and the dark purple lipstick. I also bought the purple, oversized bow-tie from the mens collection. I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet, but I'll find something ;) just wait!
I'm sooo happy with everything I bought! Especially the black dress, which I wore on my birthday I was celebrating in the 'Jimmy Woo' 3 days later. Together with my shocking new lipstick it was quiet the appearance! Received a lot of compliments that night, which made me feel even more like a birthday girl than I already felt!
I promise you all a new post... tomorrowwww! Because something very exciting arrived at my house today!
What do you think of my LANVIN purchases and what did you all get?
Have a great night everybody!

XoXo, Justine W.

Shopping windows that bring you in a happy mood!

The three of us

(Excuse us for looking a little stoned =P that's just what no sleep does to people)

Me & Doreen

Me trying the dress @ home (No, I didn't cut my hair, it's just behind these puffy shoulders =P )

Pink wool scarf we received My beauty.... =D

T-shirt dress flower ruffle dress

leopard clutch deep purple lipstick flowered pumps

LANVIN for H&M, what are the designs based on?

2010-11-04T00:34:00.000+01:00

Hello again!
I really couldn't help myself but I've spend all day googling the LANVIN for H&M collection.
I'm totally in love with all the pieces and I was dying to see people's showroom pic's to get a closer look.
During the day I got happier and happier with everything I saw. A lot of cute little boxes that come with all the accessories, good looking fabrics, even better looking colors and last but not least, the wonderful shopping bag that you'll receive with your purchases. The bag alone is worth buying stuff! I love it!
All these classic Lanvin looks are reinvented by Alber Elbaz and the results are amazing.
But I was thinking about all the people who are just buying H&M designer collections because a designer is involved. Do people really know where the designs come from and what they are based on?
That's why I looked up a few of Lanvin's catwalk creations from the last couple of seasons to show where the H&M designs truly come from.
Did you know this and are you satisfied with how the H&M collection turned out now you've seen this?

Ruffle dress

Painted earrings

Power sleeve dress

One shoulder ruffle dress

Wide ballerina dress

Sparkling, wrap pumps

Puffy sleeve dress

Pearl necklace

Puffy one shoulder dress

Painted necklaces

The flower print

LANVIN for H&M collection revealed!

2010-11-02T19:38:00.000+01:00

'Evening people!
Today has been a great one if you ask me. I woke up early at 7AM, and the first thought that hit my mind was; "The Lanvin collection! Today! Online!"
I rushed downstairs to pick up my laptop and opened the H&M website and... I was kinda disappointed!
The page wasn't available until 8AM! I had to wait another hour! (OK, a bit stupid of me not checking the launch-time but... whatever!) While I was up already I looked up my favorite blog, Nitrolicious, and surprisingly enough (actually not that surprising because she always seems to be the first one receiving H&M images and information) she had already posted the new 'Lanvin' video. The 'Fashion Show Short Film' shows a hotel with all kinds of things happening behind closed doors and in the hallways. The models show you lovely dresses, shoes, jewelry and sunglasses in a fun way. The film goes on for about 4,5 minute and it sure got me really (and I mean REALLY!) excited for the collection and I couldn't wait for a closer look!
When I got back to the H&M website again at 8AM, I expected to see the complete collection from a closer view, but unfortunately the 'film' I had just seen on Wendy's blog was the only thing that got launched today. The complete collection will be online next Thursday.
I went to school and when I got back home later I couldn't help myself checking the video again. I loved it so much! I opened Nitrolicious again and spotted a new post! The collection overview!
Finally a good look at what Alber Elbaz has created for us!
I L.O.V.E. almost the entire collection! It looks very well made and the fabrics look pretty beautiful. The colours, although there's a lot of black, are truly gorgeous! What's not to like?! Mr. Elbaz has picked out some of his greatest designs and has managed to make everything look just as amazing as the originals from his Lanvin collections. I've picked out some things I totally adore of which you can see images below. Prices in Euro's aren't available yet so I'll give you all Dollar prices for now.
How do you feel about H&M's newest collaboration? Disappointed or excited, like me?

The Blazer ( $ 99,-)

I really like the encrusted buttons =D

Purse ( $ 49,95)

Yellow dress ( $ 199,-)

Encrusted black ruffle dress ( $ 199,-)

Pink ruffle dress ( $ 199,-)

Black puffy shoulder dress ( $ 199,-)

(Totally adore this piece!)

Flowered pumps ( $ 99,-)

Love the turqoise combined with flowers!

Black ruffled skirt ( $ 59,95)

Long pearl necklace ( $ 49,95)

Black lace ruffles skirt ( $ 99,-)

One (puffy) shoulder dress ( $ 199,-)

(All images are originally made by Wendy Lam from Nitrolicious.)

Love 'Eat Pray Love'!

2010-10-11T02:08:00.000+02:00

It has been a month! A month! I know I know, I keep apologizing but school has really tide me up more than I could imagine. I hate that I had to put my blog on hold for all those weeks! Luckaly I gained all of my study credits for my first assignments so it wasn't all for nothing. Tomorrow (actually today allready! OMG it's late again!) I'll start my new 6-week-project at school; Inspirationbook. I'm very excited and curious about this and can't wait to start!

Tomorrow I'll post pictures of my last assignment; Prototype, so you can all see what I've been doing instead of blogging.

For now a little movie review. Today has been a lazy day when I think about it. Yesterday me and my friends rented some movies but didn't get the chance to watch them all. I needed to return them today and so I watched the last one this morning. It would be a total waste if I'd returned it without watching right?!

Then this afternoon I met a friend in Amsterdam. We both have a Pathé Unlimited card and since we wanted to really take good use of it, we went to see 2 films.

First we went to see Going The Distance, a cute romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. The movie is about two people meeting and falling in love, but their love life is about to get a lot more complicated when 'Drew' moves back to the other side of the country, where she originally comes from. They try to keep their relationship work long distance.

I did like the movie and I always love Drew, but I wouldn't buy it on dvd when it releases (which I usually do immediately when a rom-com comes out).

After that we had a little break and went for some great Thai food at the 'Nieuwmarkt' square. I always order the same; 7, 8 and 12. Super delicious and it never bores me! Definitely try it some time!

After our nice dinner we saw the new Julia Roberts movie 'Eat Pray Love'.

I have to say, the film made me hungry (again!), made me want to go meditate on some tropical island and my need for a boyfriend instantly grew back from nowhere!

What a great film! The beautiful countries, the impressive activities and the always amazing miss Roberts.... I really had a good time watching this one.

The film tells about a women, Liz, who realizes she isn't happy with her marriage and her life at all. She divorces her husband and decides to take a one year journey to get to know and love herself more, and find happiness again. She starts in Italy, where her main pursuits are eating, drinking wine and enjoying doing nothing. After Italy she travels to India where she learns to meditate and forgives her own mistakes. Her trip finishes on Bali where she learns to love again.

It is a 2,5 hour movie but I had no problem sitting it out. The story really 'had' me because of the the realistic problems and feelings that passed by. Julia acts like she always does. Sensitive, sympathetic and funny. I love her in almost every movie and I think she's at her best in movies like this.

I could go on for a while but since it's kind 'a late and I don't want to spoil anymore details, I think it's better to encourage everyone to go see the movie for themselves. It's different and impressing and should be on everyone's 'must see' list!

I promise you won't have to wait another month for my next post! I'll add another one tomorrow for sure! Sleep tight you guys!

XoXo, Justine W.

'Going the distance'

Italy...

India...

and Bali...

8 wins for GaGa!

2010-09-14T01:45:00.003+02:00

Woohoooo!

This morning my alarm clock woke me up with great news! Lady GaGa, one of my favourite (!) artists ever, had a great night at the Video Music Awards yesterday! She was nominated 13 times which is an absolute record, and managed to win in 8 categories, of which 7 were for her amazing 'Bad Romance' video! How amazing is that?!

I really envy her. Her beautiful strong voice, the fact that she wears litterally EVERYTHING no mather what people may think of her (she made another 'shocking' statement again at the VMA's by putting on a 'meat'dress! Complete with shoes, a purse and even at meat hat!), her uniqueness, her support for the gay community and people daring to be different. I think it's unbelievable a single person can change so many lives in just two years. I'd say GaGa has the triple X-factor, I can't think of any one else that is more talented than her.

When she arrived at the award show she was wearing a beautiful (theatrical) Alexander McQueen gown with 'the' famous 12" (30,5 cm) 'Armadillo' heels (featured in the picture in my header). A gorgeous total look if you ask me. I also loved her new blue-ends wig and make-up very much! I'm not sure about this meat-dress but it's definately GaGa. I'm wondering how may people she drove away with the smell of that dress. It probably wasn't her perfume that dominated the look!

One more thing to add is that she announced the name of her upcoming album! It will be called; Born This Way. I'm curious to know when the album will be released! I really need some new GaGa-material!

Seeing the pictures makes me sooo excited for her concert November 30th! The MonsterBall Tour returns to Holland for two nights and even though I have already seen the show I can't miss out on this one either! It's just too f*cking fabulous!

Below are some pictures of the outfits. Any opinions?

XoXo, Justine W.

McQueen gown and 'Armadillo' 30" heels!

The controversial 'meat' dress, wedges, purse and hat!

LOVE it!

2010-09-09T11:08:00.000+02:00

Hello again!
Anyone ever heard about 'LOVE' magazine? I'd never seen it untill last wednesday when I was picking out some new magazines at the AKO-store. I thought it was new, but this issue appears to be the 4th.
'LOVE' is published twice a year and was founded in the U.K.
Magazineboutique.com describes 'LOVE' as; "a twice-yearly compendum of inspiration - for designers, for artists, for anyone looking for visual ideas; for anyone who loves fashion and design so much that they want to climb inside the heads of their heroes. LOVE opens its readers to the most exciting developments in music and art as well as fashion to reveal the shape of tomorrow's aesthetics in its purest form."
I have to say, the magazine has beautiful photoshoots, is super thick and is full of the hottest ads.
The latest issue, The Gorgeous Issue A/W 10, is published with several different covers of Gorgeous women. Every one of these women is featured in a piece on 'diverse perceptions of female beauty'. I went for the Gisele Bündchen-cover myself.
Although the magazine is a bit expensive, € 11,99, I'm sure I'll keep buying it. I'm sort of 'collecting' special foreign fashion magazines and LOVE definitely should be in my collection. And by the way,
€ 24,- isn't that much for a whole year!
Buy this people!

XoXo, Justine W.

Gisele on the cover

Britain's Next Top Model's Abbey Clancy

A girly Elle MacPherson for 'LOVE'

WHAT are you doing?!

2010-09-08T11:52:00.004+02:00

Morning guys!

OMG I've been soooo busy with school stuff, it's crazy!
Last week was my first week and you won't believe the pile of homework we got instantaneously!
For example; we had to buy this styrofoam torso and got one little piece of Ebb Cotton (75x75 cm) of which we had to design 10 different outfits with pleats, draw the most interesting view and photograph all sides.
And I can definitely say, it was one hell of a job! You won't believe how much time this assignment took!
Nice detail; we've got the same assignment again for this week, only this time it's not pleats but ruffles/wrinkles we need to work on. Bye bye free time...
Haha, now I'm making it sound like I don't enjoy doing all this, but I do! Homework could be much worse!
Here are some designs and drawings I made last week. Please tell me what you think of them, I'm very curious about others opnions!

XoXo, Justine W.

Lanvin for H&M!!!

2010-09-03T01:14:00.000+02:00

We've seen Lagerfeld, McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, Cavalli, Matthew Williamson and even Jimmy Choo... What's more to come?!
H&M just confirmed their latest guest designer this morning. It will be Lanvin!
Alber Elbaz, Lanvin's creative director, is featured in a short video about the new H&M collaboration on the website.
He explains; "I think I love the idea that H&M is going luxury rather than Lanvin is going public".
I really love Lanvin was chosen to be the next guest designer. There have been speculations about Taiwanese designer Shiatzy Chen being the next in line, but since I'm not familiar with her work and have never heard of the brand, I'm not so dissapointed it was only a rumor. I'd rather have a worldwide known luxury label make their brand accessible for a larger public. Lanvin's collections always interest me, I especially liked this summer's jewelry, handbags and cocktail dresses. And the famous Lanvin short sneakers with ribbon laces of the upcoming season are also very likable (again)! And to add one more thing; the windows of the Lanvin stores we're just so beautiful last May! I spotted them in Paris. Full with bodyparts and masks, and their outstanding jewelry... maybe a little weird but sooo lovely! Try to look it up and you'll agree!
Also names such as Tomas Meier and Caroline Herrera were named as the upcoming designer but like I said, Lanvin will be IT!
Also read on Nitrolicious.com that the collection will contain 30 pieces and 15 accessories for women and 25 pieces and 10 accessories for men. I guess there will be enough to choose from once again!
I certainly can't wait, can you?!

Alber Elbaz

Lanvin SS10 campaign image.

First week back in school!

2010-08-31T23:12:00.001+02:00

OOPS! Sorry again for this somewhat late post! My new school, the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, has got me pretty tide up!
Last week I've visited the 2 introduction days and yesterday the real thing started! I have to say, it's a lot of work, but I'm really enjoying it!
I'd like to show you some photos I took during the introduction. Day two started with an interesting reading about Fashion Photography which was followed up by a visit to the FOAM, Photomuseum Amsterdam.
Until September 15th there will be an exposition of Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin's work. A world famous fashion photographing duo that has been working together for more than 25 years and works for clients such as Chloe, Balmain, YSL, Gucci and many more. Often featured in W Magazine, Vogue and The New York Times, they're definately at the top of the photographing world!
FOAM shows an extensive collection of their work from 1985 until now which is worth seeing once.
Here are some pictures I took on my way to - and in the museum.
Have you been to this expostion yet, and what do you think of IVL & VM's work?

XoXo, Justine W.

Famous Theater 'Carre'

Beautiful building on the Keizersgracht.

YSL Chloe

Alexander McQueen

Daria Werbowy as Inez

Balmain 2010

"We're smiling but we're close to tears"

2010-08-28T15:28:00.000+02:00

Hey there!

Here's a song I'd like to share with you. It's called ' For The First Time', by The Script.

The song is about the worldwide crisis and people who's lives are turned upside down because of it.

I love music from The Script. They released their first single ' The Man Who Can't Be Moved' about two years ago and I remember I had it on repeat for quiet a while! Now it's the same story with 'For The First Time'. I think these lyrics are very beautiful and I'm sure lots of people can relate to the words. For example, "I got a new job now on the unemployment line". Very touching and well chosen if you ask me!

I love the leadsinger's voice, Danny O'Donoghue. He really has an amzing sound.
Unfortunately there's no video yet but I'm sure that won't take too long.

Well, listen for yourself. Do you like The Script and how do you feel about their newest single?

XoXo, Justine W.

Happy B-day!

2010-08-27T11:13:00.001+02:00

L. is finally turning 21 today!!!

Big party tomorrow and my surprise gift that I won't be giving for another week! Haha!
(It's driving her nuts!) :P

New arrivals @ H&M !

2010-08-26T12:08:00.000+02:00

H&M's Shop Online has some spectacular new arrivals today!
One of the most wanted items for Fall, a shearling Pilot Jacket, in a beautiful chocolate brown colour.
Also the chunky knitts are well represented! A huge oversized grey cardigan that will only be available in selected countries! And a colourful shorter cardigan of which they also offer a super long matching scarf!
And last but not least... The brown croc bag! The bag that has been on the internet for a couple of months now and the bag that everyone wants to have! Seriously, for the last couple of weeks I've been walking in and out of H&M stores in search of this cool, vintage looking bag (it will be a perfect with my new camel coat from Zara!) just so that I wouldn't miss out on it! Luckaly I ordered mine this morning, I'm pretty sure it won't be available for long!
I just noticed the leather jacket and the grey cardigan are already sold out! So take a look if you can, this new stuff will be out before you know it!
Like the items?

XoXo, Justine W.

Leather pilot jacket - € 199,-

Chunky cardigan - € 79,95 Extra long scarf - € 29,95

Colourful cardigan - € 49,95 Brown croc bag - € 69,95

Speed up!

2010-08-26T00:30:00.000+02:00

Hey guys!
I'm sorry for the lack of updates but it has been a busy week.
I've been helping my successor at work since next friday will be my last day at the office. And this week is also my first week officially being a student at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute. Today and yesterday were both introduction days and I had a great time! I'll tell you about that in my next post.
For now I'd like to discuss the weekend. D., one of my best friends, participates a 'car cross' in Abcoude once a year. It's called 'Autocross Abcoude' and D. entered for the 4th time this year.
We arrived early, arround 10AM, since preparation is everything! The event itself started at 12AM.
There we were, my other BF L. and myself, encouraging our bestie in her 'Pussy Wagon'. In all three rounds she scored pretty well! 6th, 3rd and 7th! This was enough to grab a place in the finals!
We all were super excited when she raced off, unfortunatly... barely half a minute after they started a big clash happened! Two cars ended up in a ditch and some others crashed onto a couple of straw bales. D. managed to get back on track but it turned out her car broke down in the clash. She only drove one more round but that was it... So, no big prize for her in 2010 but we did have a great day and lots of fun!
Let's hope she'll get further next year. For sure that I'm going to be there!
Here's some of the action. Like it?

XoXo, Justine W.

Up front!

hottest cross-chick ever!

2 annoying kids in a car

My brother has his daily thinking moment :P

mechanic skills?!

Ready? ... GO!

How cute! :P

The door's always open! haha

The 'final' clash!

GaasperPleasure 2010

2010-08-19T12:36:00.002+02:00

Like I wrote yesterday in my 'Fashionable inspiration wall' post me and my friends went to visit a festival last weekend, 'GaasperPleasure'. It's a small festival just outside Amsterdam.
It was my first time at a festival and I have to say, I had a pretty good time!
Actually it's a shame I hadn't done it before. But well, there's a first time for everything!
I was suppose to go just with D. but L. called she got out of work early so I was happy she joined in a little later. Also walked into a couple old friends from High school wich was very funny.
It wasn't too crowded since it had been shitty weather for days. I guess people weren't convinced it would be a nice day. Luckaly it was! The weather was perfect! Sunny all day and the temperature was just right, so we stayed out 'till midnight. Also great DJ's who all played relaxing funky tech-house music.
I'll definately go again next year and I'm planning to visit more festivals next summer! Lovely!

XoXo, Justine W.

Best friends

J. maybe had a beer too much...

Kermit also paid a visit

Witches of East Wick

The biggest weirdo ever :P

Same weirdo... different outfit! haha

D. & L. <3

L. with her cute little hat :P

Me, D., T. and L.

Outfit:

Studded eagle top H&M jeans ZARA flats Dune Wayfarer sunglasses RayBan owl necklace H&M Lightning necklace ASOS 2-coin necklace DIY claw ring ASOS black and golden stud rings ASOS

Nails:

Paradoxal Chanel

New arrivals!

2010-08-19T10:50:00.000+02:00

Net-a-porter.com had some cool new arrivals yesterday!
THE Miu Miu dress that has been shown on every September cover! I love the huge bow on the neck collar. Unfortunately... it's sold out already!
Beautiful cutout Chloé boots. They are a lovely soft pink-ish terracotta colour and... no heels! So I bet they're very comfy.
A Mulberry knitted scarf that looks very warm and soft. I really like the cute pompoms on the ends. Would love to hang this around my neck since I'm always cold (and also a scarf addict :P).
And last, this Ksubi top with a cute little ghost on it. Looks great with a leather jacket!
Like 'em?

XoXo, Justine W.

Miu Miu dress - € 1550,-

Chloé cutout boots - € 845,-

Mulberry scarf - € 370,-

Ksubi top - € 90,-

(All from Net-a-porter.com)

Fashionable 'inspiration' wall

2010-08-18T11:09:00.001+02:00

Morning!
Last weekend was pretty busy. Saturday I joined a festival with 2 of my best friends. I had a great time and I'll post pictures tomorrow.
Sunday I decided to finally say goodbye to my black and white wallpaper. It has been on there for about 3 years now and to be honest, I haven't really liked it since the beginning. I think the print is far to heavy. Luckaly the paper covered only one wall, the others are black and the last one's white.
My school starts next week so I'm very excited, and to begin this new period of my life I thought it would be time to make this ugly wall a fashionable 'inspiration' wall.
I spent the whole day sorting out my favorite magazine pages, tearing out new ones and glueing and composing them on my wall.
It was a very tireing job but I have to say I love (!) the final result.
I think it looks very cool and although this doesnt really look soothing either, it actually is. There are a lot more colours now but it looks calmer because there's less contrast I think.
What do you think of my latest creative outburst?

XoXo, Justine W.

Pretty Little Liars

2010-08-17T13:15:00.000+02:00

Hey guys!
Just a quick one today since I'm pretty busy at work (it's my last week here and there are all those loose ends that need to be tight up before I leave ;) ).
I've been watching this new series and I'm hooked! I love this show! It's 'Desperate Housewives' but with teenagers! Poor in a little 'Gossip Girl' and POOF! Pretty Little Liars is born!
ABC's newest show is based on the best-selling book series Pretty Little Liars written by Sara Shepherd.
I bought the first book about two years ago but for some reason I still haven't read it. When I discovered the TV series I needed to watch it!
The story is about 5 girls from a town called Rosewood. While they're having a sleepover in a barn, one of them, Alison, disappears. About a year later her body is found and the others think they can finally move on until... they all start receiving texts, emails and letters from... A.
Except for the whole mistery around A. they all have their secrets. To name one; Aria meets a cute guy in a bar and falls for him pretty hard. Him: same story. When she walks into English class the next day she meets her new teacher. Yup. It's her cute bar-boy. What to do when you're in love with your teacher?! OMG I looooove stories like these. Forbidden romances... could watch 'em for ever!
Earlier this year ABC announced their new show to premiere in June. The first season has already ended and existed out of 10 episodes. I've watched all 10 of them and I'm definately hungry for more! The show will be back somewhere this Fall. Let's hope it won't be to long!
It wasn't announced to premiere on Dutch television yet, but I'm sure it won't be long until NET 5 (I'm guessing they'll broadcast it) does.
If you're bored these last few days before school and work are starting again in September, watch it! Perfect during this shitty weather! Enjoy!

XoXo, Justine W.

Aria with cutie teacher Ezra.

The other hottie (if you ask me): Alex. No details, find out for yourself :)

Must have outerware!

2010-08-13T15:22:00.000+02:00

Hello again!
It's not really coats and jackets weather yet, but I can't help myself thinking about the newest must-haves for the upcoming season! I'm actually a little bored by everything in my closet at the moment, so in my head I'm throwing it all out and replacing it with the hottest items of the moment. Think of it as 'From catwalk to closet', but literally :P haha.
I've already picked out some coats I'd loooove to have. Well, the style at least. A good camel, leopard fur or pilot from Zara won't be a problem at all!
Now... let's hope I'll find me some soon! If you've seen anything like pictured below and you may think I'd be interested, let me know! Like I said, I'm looking for a nice fur coat (fake off course, and I'd also like a good leopard print), a camel coat and a cool shearling pilot jacket. ;)
What are you planning to treat yourself with for the cold days?

XoXo, Justine W.

Copy spotted!

2010-08-13T12:41:00.000+02:00

Look what I found!
I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Nitrolicious, and saw her latest H&M showroom post. I noticed a black/gold brocade military jacket from the Fall collection and it immediately reminded me of Balmain and McQueen's Fall '10 shows. Both showed brocade items and even the whole setting at McQueen's show was baroque and looked like it came out of a 17th century painting.
I think this H&M jacket is a great copy of the trend and also a fabulous piece for those who can't afford Balmain. I may even like H&M's buttoning more than on the origianl Balmain. It has a more military feeling because of the straight-down buttons. I definitely like the new-military!
What do you think of this trend and H&M's copy?

I Salute you! Justine W.

The Balmain Jacket H&M's jacket

sadly, 'THE' last show; Alexander McQueen A/W 2010

Picture H&M jacket: Nitrolicious

Inspiration - Week 32

2010-08-11T12:09:00.001+02:00

Need some inspiration? Maybe this will help.

I've decided to create more inspiration 'mood-boards' because I always receive positive comments on them.

What's on your Fall wishlists?! Mine definately includes a camel coat. They were all over the catwalks and I think it is very nice, sophisticated, classic trend, that has been gone for quiet some time. I mean, I can't remember camel coats being hot and happening. Can you? There maye have been a single designer now and then who added one in his collection but the glorious camel coat-days are ages ago.

But as we all know it's back! Seen at Chloé, Alexander Wang, Ralph Lauren, Prada and many more!

I especially loved what Chloé showed us. I got really inspired by the warm classy colours. Mustard, Ochre, Camel, Sand, Cognac. These make me want it to be Fall already. Imagine yourself in a Chloé look, walking through a Fall forest, surrounded by red, yellow and brown leaves. Perfect right?!

I took an image of Chloé's show and searched for items matching the trend.

As you know I usually pick items that are wayyyy too expensive, but this inspiration post is a low-budget only post! Maybe this time you're able to actually afford something featured below :P .

I hope this is the first of many to come!

What do you think?

XoXo, Justine W.

1. Premium silk hareems - Topshop - € 66,-

2. Longsleeve shift dress - Topshop - € 54,-

3. Faux fur stole - Topshop - € 30,-

4. Scoop back maxi dress - Topshop - € 34,-

5. Studded bow banana flat - Mango - € 59,90

6. Ruched sleeve blazer - Topshop - € 72,-

7. Pom Pom hood gilet - Topshop - € 60,-

8. Gold/Black 'French Connection'ring - Asos - € 18,-

9. Button backside tie waistcoat - Topshop - € 54,-

10. Leaf & ahorn necklace - Topshop - € 22,-

11. Leather croc bag - H&M (in stores soon) - € 59,95

12. leather gloves - H&M shop online - € 19,95

13. Wool oversized boyfriend coat - Topshop - € 114,-

14. belted drape cardigan - H&M shop online - € 29,95

Love the way you lie...

2010-08-10T10:56:00.001+02:00

Morning!
Finally! The song that has been on repeat my entire holiday (and after) has a video! Eminem and Rihanna's 'Love the way you lie' is one of my favorite songs at the moment and I've been really curious about the video.
Big Hollywood stars Megan Fox ('Transformers') and Dominic Monaghan ('Lost') are starring in it as the abusive couple the song is about. I think they're both perfectly casted for these roles and that they really make this story 'come alive'.
Rihanna and Eminem also appear in the video but not in the storyline.
I have to say that I like Riri's newest look. She can definately do the red hair.

XoXo, Justine W.

Misty purple...

2010-08-09T12:36:00.004+02:00

Heey there!
I got it! This time I didn't miss out!
Yesterday I bought Chanel 'Paradoxal'. The newest must-have nailpolish for Fall. The colour really is amazing! It is a combination of grey, brown and purple, a pretty dark colour.
When I took a closer look into the bottle, 'misty purple' were the first words that popped up in my head.
It's a misterious shade with a fine puprle shimmer, that lights up in the sun beautifully.
In the first pic it looks like the purple is dominating but it really isn't, it's just the flash here.
If you're thinking about buying it yourself, get it quick! They will be out of stock before you know it! And this is a Limited Edition again, so they probably won't be restocking when their out!

XoXo, Justine W.

PS: also very beautiful, the 'Vert Khaki' eyeshadow! An olive green shade with gold shimmer. Lovely colour! Will match hazel and green eyes the best! I'll add a picture below.
(Just broke my new shiny Paradoxal painted thumb nail! Why?! WHY?!)

Chanel Fall 2010 'Paradoxal' Limited Edition nail polish (€ 21,50 @ 'De Bijenkorf')

Chanel Fall 2010 'Vert Khaki' Limited Edition eyeshadow

My oh my... what a voice...

2010-08-06T22:41:00.000+02:00

This is a performance of Jaap Reesema, winner of the Dutch X-factor 2010. This morning he attended the 'Evers staat op' show at Radio 538 and played the first song he ever wrote, 'Hoe hard je ook rent'. It may even appear on his new album which he is still working on.
I don't prefer dutch songs that much, but this one is really nice. I love these lyrics, they make me think of Marco Borsato songs, same writing style if you ask me.
Listen to this amazing song. What do you think?

XoXo, Justine W.

PS: song starts at 2.00 min.

Don't you just L.O.V.E. this dress?!

2010-08-06T11:13:00.001+02:00

Blake Lively MET Gala 2010 - Marchesa dress, Christian Louboutin Fall 2010 'Maralena' shoes