THE CUT

This blog has been featuring a lot of my-face-in-yo-face pictures lately, but I couldn't not share this with you - it's my new hairdo! Opinions?

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VOGUE

DAKOTA

KICKS FOR CHICKS

NEW NEW

WHITE ON / OFF WHITE

MOVING ON (IN THE SAME PLACE)

Now, if you have been following this blog for quite some time you must be used to these unannounced breaks of mine. I striked again with my habit!

A hiatus like this has always been a forecast for big changes - last time I took nearly a month off from the blog I changed the website name, altered the layout, improved the content. A hiatus like this was always a consequence of a kind of dissatisfaction with my work in here. I find it hard to put time and effort in things that don't inspire me enough, because I am eager to grow.
My soul needs to be nourished with the art, music, literature, fashion that it longs for in order to become the creative and passionate person that I want to become. The soul is like a sponge that should never dry up - a soul that lives without passion will become hard and crumbly and will eventually fall apart.

But despite this eagerness to learn, to grow, to live a passionate life, I might have to work on my New Year's resolutions. I need to realize that the things I am not satisfied with in my life can be changed by myself to a certain degree. If you lose your passion for something, you can either give up or look for a possibility for change.

I realized that I didn't take this blog along on my journey towards becoming the person I want to be - in fact, it hasn't really changed that much at all. I put this website in a new crispy clean jacket, but the static formula has stayed the same. And that caused the dissatisfaction. This blog used to be my platform to stimulate my creativity and diversity, and inspire you, my reader. But I have grown. I feel like I have much more to offer to myself - and to you. As mentioned above I am a person of habits, and I feel like this blog has gotten a little bit rusty. My New Year's resolution will be throwing those habits OUT. OF. THE. WINDOW. I don't know how you feel about all this, maybe you love coming here. But I have been envisioning something slightly different, and I think you'll love it as well.

I simply needed the distance from working on my own platform to realize all this. I think that I should be able to pull it off, to create something more unique, something to be proud of.

And last but not least, I wanted to thank you. Thank you for sticking with me, I know a lot of you have been following me for quite some time now and I just can't believe that you keep coming back to this website with your ever so supportive comments. THANK YOU. I am looking forward to seeing you in the next year as well - and maybe a bit sooner!

♥.
Ilse

OUTFIT // Concept of Infinity for Charlotte Kan

  

So excited to show you this series I did in collaboration with Dutch designer Charlotte Kan!
We've come a long way until we could finally do this collab, I'd originally join her Play&Pose project during the summer edition of Amsterdam International Fashion Week but happened to be abroad at the time. So now, 6 months later, I finally got the chance to wear one of her fantastic, refreshing items!

I got to wear one of her most dynamic pieces, a thin jacket you can wear in multiple shapes by buttoning it up in various ways. Love how it's a droopy, chaotic jacket one moment and the next it's some kind of kimono. It might have been too cold for the foggy weather, but it was definitely worth the effort. Would love wearing this in warmer seasons. 

I did an interview for Charlotte Kan's blog as well - people who follow me on twitter or facebook might have noticed. I think it has become a good and honest interview, check it out here if you like!

By the way, today's song is from Gotye and it's not only a joy to listen to, but I really wanted to share the video with you too. Really fits the mood of this post. Check it out here.









Ph. my sister, Sabine 

Wearing Charlotte Kan jacket, vintage blouse, H&M high-waisted trousers, ZARA booties, H&M trend coat w/ leather sleeves, vintage jewellery

RANDOM // Coming up ...

Busy times, ladies, busy times. As we are speaking I have just returned to my home country after a rather short but fabulous weekend in Ghent, Belgium. And now I am going to get my hair cut - which means I will say goodbye to a wowing 2 inches of my hair... Pretty damn daring, no? EDIT: just cut my hair. You will be STUNNED (insert sarcasm tag). No seriously, I really, really should be thinking about a new hairdo! Any ideas? But we're getting off-topic.

This picture shows.. my back. But it's not just my back, it's my back intensely listening to Dutch designer Charlotte Kan. We will be collaborating on her so-called Play and Pose series slash collection, in collab with several Dutch bloggers, and I'm really excited to be playing around with one of her designs.. To be continued.

If time will miraculously quadruple itself by tomorrow, I'll might be able to be posting an outfit post later on this week. Woo!

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WARDROBE // Black and gold

H&M necklace and cuff, vintage golden necklace, thrifted ZARA cutout heels 
Ph. by me

Bargain Shopping is my middle name. 16,40 euros is quite a steal for two brand new jewellery pieces, a vintage necklace and a pair of ZARA heels that have only been worn once at a photoshoot.. While the latter originally costed about 120 euros in store. Gasp.

It's almost criminal, these kind of steals. And with gold as the perfect partner in crime (Get it? God I'm so hilarious..) for black this season, I'm all set for Fall in terms of accessories. I'm afraid I will have to keep the heels locked up (It doesn't stop! Rahhh) for the coming two seasons though, since I don't expect the sun to show up last-minute in these few days left of Summer..

PS. What do you think of the new layout? I did a pretty good job on the minimalism thing I was talking about earlier on amirite? Hah-hahh!! No seriously, feedback is much welcome!

WARDROBE // New In

E V E R Y   G I R L   N E E D S 

A N   I N J E C T I O N   O  F 

 C U T E N E S S

 I N    H E R   W A R D R O B E ,  

 E V E R Y   O N C E   I N   A   W H I L E . 

Shoes by Aldo, bought on my trip to London. Curious of what I combined it with? Stay tuned..

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WARDROBE // New In

First things first, what do you think of the new layout? I wanted to create a light, clean, cute feeling. Ready for the sunnier seasons!






Readers who follow me on twitter already know that I did some serious shopping at ZARA yesterday.. I had to return some stuff but I kept these two interesting items.

I am in love with the bag. Charming, a little bit old-fashioned, and yet it's so minimalistic and modern.

Does anyone know the other item? I'm going to keep it secret for a while.. You'll be seeing it next week.

WARDROBE // A heavy cross to carry alone.

Couldn't find a ring like this around.
Decided to make one myself.

Sterling silver cross ring, manufactured by me.
Multiple ring, stud ring & eagle ring, my favorites.
Straw hat, H&M.

WARDROBE // Awakening

the warm sun woke me up from a deep sleep, full of surrealistic dreams.
it called me to come outside.


I found soft textured clothing in a pale pink colour to match my skin tone.



my black leather sandals carried me away towards the sunrays.

it's too beautiful outside to be blogging right now, so I'm out of here to enjoy life.

♥.

OUTFIT // Untrust us.

first things first: I now have 200 followers through google friend connect! thank you so much, everyone who's been behind my back all the time!!! I really appreciate the fact that you like reading my stuff and leave such wonderful comments. thank you thank you thank you!

Crystal Castles remind me of the nintendo 64. has anyone ever seen them live?? I want to go to their gig in Amsterdam in April, care to join anyone?





eBay silky sheer pocket tank top, Primark wrap vest and socks, H&M TREND high waisted trousers, ZARA wedges, vintage skinny belt

I went into the ZARA store over and over again.. I had fallen in love with a gorgeous pair of sand coloured wedges with laces and a fabulous collar. there were like two little mini-me's sitting on my shoulders, an angelic one and a devilish bastard..

angelic mini-me: "you already have a lot of shoes, why don't you save up some money for your driving license and your college?" *heavenly music sounding*
devilish bastard: "look at those shoes, they're so pretty!! the colour's so versatile, you don't own a colour like that in your shoe collection! it's almost spring girl!! the leather's so soft, why don't you just try them on.. bet it fits like a glove..." *devil laugh*

I bought them.

my boyfriend gave me a shoe-buying restriction for two months. I wonder if I can live up to that, hahaha. my instinct to buy every shoe I can get my hands on is immensely strong.. I blame the devilish, satisfied bastard that is sitting on my shoulder.

WARDROBE // Boots

this post contains a promise I made in December.. being consistent is not my thing, I know. anyway, I promised you to show the present my boyfriend gave me for my birthday!






SUEDE OVERKNEE BOOTS. OMG.


I kind of died of happiness at the moment I unwrapped the box, since I wanted to buy these suede overknee boots myself at Topshop.com! they got sold out though.. but zhe boy had actually bought them already! I pulled this weird happy-sucker-face the entire night after getting these gorgeous babies.. (and no, you're NOT going to see ANY footage of that teehee)

since the weather conditions have been improving in here, you'll be seeing zhe magnifique boots more often. god I long for less rainfall. snow and rain are killing for nearly 90% of my shoes. raaaagggh.


I knotted my belt like this, which is actually an idea I stole off from a dummy I spotted in ZARA.

I was reading the Jalouse magazine issue I bought during my stay in Paris. to all the French girls out there: je jalouse tes magazines. pun intended.

Topshop suede overknees, H&M tee and velvet leggings, vintage belt, SIX necklace.

WARDROBE // I want nothing.

except for these wedges.

EPIC. EPIC. EPIC.

The Black Ghosts - I want nothing

Topshop wedges, H&M sweater and floral skirt

busy planning the party I'll be throwing tomorrow, in honor of my 18th birthday from last December! the pictures will surprise you.. and probably will make you laugh..

last thing: please please PLEASE vote for me at this competition!! the only thing you'll have to do is entering your e-mail address and a captcha. it takes 3 seconds! you'll be standing a chance at winning a scooter and you would make me incredibly happy!

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thank you so much! talk to you soon dearies.