Lips N Stick

Editorial: Wang Xiao, Lily Zhi and Zhao Lei for Vogue China March 2012

2012-03-09T13:36:00.003+01:00

These pictures were taken by Lincoln Pilcher or the March 2012 issue of Vogue China. I know I haven't really talked about it on my blog, bit I'm obsessed with everything that's Chinese! I've studied Chinese, travelled around China and have even lived there for about a year (Shanghai to be more exact).

I always find it very interesting to see what they do in fashion and what the trends are in China. This editorial takes us back to the fifties, or more exact the fifties that were portrayed in the movie Grease. Love the way this editorial is trying to tell a story...Hope you like it!

Editorial: Natashy Poly in a 2006 numéro

2012-03-09T12:55:00.002+01:00

I found these pics on my new favorite website http://fashiongonrogue.com/. It's an editorial of Natashy Poly that was made in 2006 and I was really drawn to it! I love her in these shots, she just looks gorgeous!
They way her hair looks beachy but in a very controlled way. Like a girl who wants to get loose, but is still a bit afraid to..Pictures by Camilla Askran for Numéro 72.

Thx for all the tips about NY! Will post some pictures of my trip soon!!

2012-03-09T10:01:00.001+01:00

New York New Yoooooooooooooorkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-03-07T09:27:00.001+01:00

Jeeeeej!!! I'm leaving for New York next week! And I'm sooo excited! Cannot wait to get out of here,,,away from work, but most of all all the drama that's been going on lately! Pfff...other story :-)

I'm staying in Tribeca, Hilton Garden Inn hotel (hope it's good), and I'm staying for 10 whoolle days :-)!
Soo Soo excited....Can anyone give me some tips as to what I really NEED to see while I'm there?
Stores I need to visit, restaurants I need to go to! All the tips are welcome! Thx for all the replies....

A.F. Vandevorst Fall 2012

2012-03-02T15:33:00.002+01:00

I'm posting the fall collection of my favorite designerduo AF Vandevorst.

Belgian brand : Wouters and Hendrix

2012-03-02T10:59:00.001+01:00

I'd love to do a post on jewelry. I'm not the kind of girl that puts on 5bracelets/3rings/a watch/a necklace and earrings on before I walk out the door. I've never really been into buying a lot of cheap jewelry in H&M or Forever 21 (occasionally I have of course :-)).

I wear a few pieces everyday (silver big ring), but all of the other stuff in my only gets out for those special occasions! It's when treating these things a special way, that I just feel that tiny bit more pretty when putting them on!

My go to jewelry designer (if you want something special/timeless and high quality) has been Wouters & Hendrix for some time now. Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix are a designer duo that both graduated at the famous Royal Academy of Fine Arts, section goldsmithing in Antwerp/Belgium. They started designing jewelry together in 1984, and they're doing a great job. They use a lot of different materials, silver/gold/rose/stones and do deliver a mixture of different styles. Sure you can find the more girly things here, but they also make great statement pieces!

Just a few shots from their latest collections....enjoy!

http://www.wouters-hendrix.com/

Dries Van Noten Fall 2012

2012-03-01T13:47:00.000+01:00

Of course no introduction necessary, everybody loves Dries! He's a famous fashiondesigner, graduated from Antwerp fashionschool,,and I'm very proud to say that yes he's Belgian! :-)

He's wellknow for his use of prints and colors, and this season is no different. Looove the blue and orange that he's using this year. He drew his inspiration from Japan/China,, love the uses of silk, the embroided dragons, kimono's! It's a collection that was to be expected, typically Dries. I loved his shoes for the fall season, he always makes the most amazing shoes! Take a look at my favorite looks this season!

Go Dries!!

Belgian brand: Essentiel

2012-02-29T15:15:00.001+01:00

For those of you who haven't heard of it, Essentiel is a Belgian brand that was established by Esfandiar Eghtessadi in 1999. It's a very wellknown brand here in Belgium with about 20stores all over the country. They also have 3stores in France.

I've been of fan of the brand for some time now and I love their spring collection. It's fun!!! Lots of colors and prints (which is very typical for the brand)!! Just makes you happy looking at it!

For more information please take a look at their website on http://www.essentiel.be !

Girl Crush: Christine Centenera

2012-02-29T11:46:00.000+01:00

Christine Centenera is my newest girl crush! She's the fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar Australia and a freelance stylist! Another streetstyle favorite,, I lovee her style! She has a more of a sexy look going on,,short skirts, super high heels,,,and a gorgeous tan! She also wears a lot of black...which is more my kind of style!! Anyway,,hope you enjoy this collection of my favorite looks!!

Girl Crush Taylor Tomasi Hill

2012-02-23T16:37:00.001+01:00

Taylor Tomasi Hill is an editor for the US Marie Claire magazine, she's also a street style favorite (style icon)! I am posting some pictures of her on my blog because Oooo I think she's absolutely fabulouse,,need I say more!!!
Not only does she have amazing style (love the way she wears Balenciaga, and I love it when she wears sneakers) she is just so gorgeous! Seriously thinking about changing my hair into that red! Anyways,,hope you enjoy these pics..Tell me which look is your favorite??

A mix of some newer pics and older..

Another Girl Crush Hanne Gaby Odiele

2012-02-21T16:23:00.000+01:00

Hanne is a Belgian Model and streetstyle favorite! I've always loved her somewhat quirky style, and wanted to share some pictures with you!

Girl Crush of the week Miroslava Duma

2012-02-21T14:30:00.000+01:00

Miroslava Duma is a streetstyle favorite. She used to be an editor for Harper's Bazaar Russie, but now works freelance for a couple of Russian magazines. I've always loved her sense of style and she is soooo cute!!!!

W Korea March Issue

2012-02-21T13:11:00.002+01:00

For the Seventh Anniversary of W Korea, they made 7 different covers for the march issue.
I'm completely in love with the models, the styling and the make-up!!

Just wanted to share this with you as inspiration of the day...

Models are Anais Mali, Crystal Renn, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Hyoni Kang, Maryna Linchuk, Julia Nobis, Valerija Kelava

Feeling Blue at Anna Sui....

2012-02-16T11:52:00.003+01:00

As you all probably know, it's fashion week in New York. Fashion Week is always a great opportunity to get inspired! And boyy,,are they delivering this year! I've just seen the pictures of the Anna Sui show,,and I loved it!

I'm especially drawn to the make-up, that blue eye is gorgeous! What I like about it, is that it's simple! I mean this is something that we can all try out at home,,I just have to start looking for that perfect shade of blue...and that blue dot just on the underlid actually works. Not something that I would put on for a daylook, but would work great with a party look!!

Pictures: http://www.style.com/

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Caudalie Beauty Elixer

2012-02-14T18:39:00.002+01:00

I use this product more as a toner/ radiance booster. After I clean my face, I spritz this on a few times (or 5 or 10 :-)) and it's great! I don't really now what it does, or how it does it, but it makes me look so much fresher! Another product bonus, when used in the morning it wakes you up immediately!

Always shake well before you use the product,,and leave it for a little while! Don't go smearing on that daycream immediately...Just leave your skin to rest with it for a while.

Another added bonus, it smells great. It's a mix of rosemary, peppermint, lemon and orange extracts.

U can buy it in Belgium in all the better pharmacies.

Bioderma Crealine

2012-02-14T18:08:00.001+01:00

Dear Readers,

Bioderma Crealine/ H2O is a very soft cleanser/ make-up remover. Important here to say is that it's PH neutral, soap free, so it's perfect for dry and sensitive skin.

I am a firm believer of this product, and I use it everyday in the morning and in the evening to wash my face!
Yes, I wash my face with it...I don't use any soapcleaner, or foaming cleaner because they make my face so dry,,I just use this product! It doesn't dry out your skin, it doens't irritate or cause break-outs.

Of course it's also my make-up remover, and it does amazing work! I always found it difficult to find a make-up remover that doesn't irritate my eyes, BINGO Found it!

You can find it in every pharmacy in France. In Belgium go to www.iu.be.
Price should be about 18EUR for a bottle of 500ml (which goes a long way).

Girl Crush Anouk Lepere

2012-02-12T13:16:00.000+01:00

Longing for spring.....

2012-02-12T13:04:00.000+01:00

In february temperatures started to drop,,and the roads were covered with a white blanket. But is doesn't do any harm to dream about spring! I've long been a fan of the Essie nailpolishes...http://www.essie.com/ .

From left to right: navigate her; a crewed interest; to buy or not to buy; tour de finance; olé caliente; orange it's obvious.

I cannot wait to try them all on!!! Let me know what you think about these, and which ones are your favorite colors?

Shopping stop in Belgium for Essie: Cosmeticary Brussels/Antwerp, Magnolia Antwerp, selected Di stores around Belgium.

2012-02-12T12:45:00.000+01:00

Dream of Angels

2012-02-10T16:33:00.000+01:00

I still remember the smell of my mothers perfume lingering through the house. That beautiful smell that made me dream of Angels fluttering through the skies (only to find out later that that smell was created by a Mr Thierry Mugler). I was fascinated by the bottles of perfume and beautyproducts that stood on her dressoir. Were those perfumebottles made out of diamonds, I wondered? Later to find that they were just available to everybody of you could find the right store. My biggest concern at the time was,,When will I be old enough to wear them? Mommie, let's skip the trip to the town's zoo and take me to the perfumestore!!!!

I know now why every girl loves make-up and such. It's the feeling of possibilities, the belief that you could feel so much more beautiful if you would just find that perfect shade of lipstick. Transforming from "girl next door" to "sexy vixen" in a matter of minutes.....What's not to love?

The economy is in a recession and worldpeace seems further away than ever but I'm not here to talk politics, I'll leave that to the smarter people of the world. I would just like to put a smile on all of your faces...correction, on all of your pretty faces :-)

Hope to see you soon....