Slice of Summer in Sunset Crop Top

crop top: Forever21 - skinny jeans: H&M - sunglasses: c/o Oakley - ear cuff: Claire's - slippers: c/o Scholl

Let's just all pretend like the sun is shining and the living is easy these days, instead of looking the next week of ridiculously crappy spring weather in the eye. We're expecting snow in some parts of the country this Thursday. Snow. KILL ME NAO PLZ. OK no don't kill me, just hurry up and get the sun out again because I'm seriously starting to suffer from a lack-of-sunlight depression. I can't stand this permanent twilight we seem to be living in. I really suck at pretending it's sunny outside, don't I? SORRY! I just needed to vent a bit. 

If it WAS actually warm and sunny right now, I would probably ditch the pants and go bare legs all the way (so sick of pants and tights right now), but I wanted to show off my new denim so there you go. It has been years and years and years since I've had a pair of pale skinny jeans. I really wasn't into the look for quite a while, preferring the slightly more preppy, classic look of very dark denim. But then I started obsessing about not having a pair of pale skinnies and I looked for an affordable option for like three months. I really needed the right type of wash. I don't like my jeans to be too grey-green or too babyblue in undertone (first one is too drab, second one is too Barbie doll), so that kept me searching for a while. I ended up getting these for about 29€ at H&M and I have been wearing them at least twice a week since: SUCCESS.

Another success? These Scholl slippers I'm wearing! I have very, very sad feet (flat, narrow, prone to get plantar fasciitis) but I loooove to wear sandals during summer, so finding a pair of sandals that gives me enough support and bounce is actually very important to me. I haven't worn these babies for an extended period of time yet, but they are all quality leather and the sole is thick and bouncy, so I'm pretty sure these will get me through the summertime. You can get these via Zalando. I really like this model as well.

Now, come on back, sunshine!

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Wedding Style in Suit and Petticoat

On me: dress: ASOS - wedges: Sac d'Anvers - necklace: Forever21 - ear studs: Winston&Celeste

On him:  suit: H&M Conscious Collection - shirt: Zara - shoes: Tim's

Told you I had a wedding to attend! Tonight's the night, and we did a dress rehearsal (lol) in our bedroom yesterday. Which for us just means we picked our outfits and checked if everything was in order. Yes, we are that couple. I guess I'm lucky to have a guy who likes looking smart as much as I do? I never have to nag him to change out of sweatpants and flipflops. Yep, definite plus. I personally feel like it's a way of thanking the bride and groom for their invitation if you try your best to look snappy. I'd find it a bit sad if most people at my wedding were just dressed in formal pants and some kind of top, you know? So getting your look right is important to me when you're invited somewhere. I am a total Bree Vandekamp in that regard.

Anyway, we went out to buy him a suit since his old ones are starting to show their age, and ended up getting this three piece beauty at H&M. I couldn't let my boyfriend upstage me of course! My gorgeous ASOS Salon prom dress caught my eye and since you don't get that many opportunities to pull out all the stops, the choice was an easy one. I kept my make up and accessories very subdued in order not to rival with the bride's attire, since this dress is already a whole lotta look. If I may say so myself, I think we look rather chic!

My mom and sis were over for our semi-weekly get together (and to help pick out my look). Since my sister always carries her camera everywhere, she set up an impromptu little photo shoot in our bedroom while we were getting ready. I always love an opportunity to feature my boyfriend here so I was like YEAY.  This is us as our silly selves in our very own bedroom! I don't show that many pictures of my home, so this might be a nice insight in my living situations for you guys. Keywords: colour, clutter, art and a bit of bohemian kitsch.

Off to chill a bit before the madness of getting ready begins. Enjoy your weekend (and Eurovision)!

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Blue Mascara

While killing some time, I dropped by my favorite beauty store Di and picked up this aqua mascara from 2B cosmetics. I bought the purple version a few months ago and I have to say, I haven't gotten much use out of it. I guess the purple is just a bit too subtle for me? Not bright enough. Well, if you want bright, this one will be right up your alley. I'm pretty sure this particular shade of blue looks more beautiful on brown or blue eyes than with my hazel/green peepers, but I actually really like how "weird" and, quite frankly, modern blue mascara looks if you pair it with an otherwise almost nude face. The type of look that makes an effortless statement.

source: Pinterest / AfterDRK

You feelin' it? Would you rock blue mascara, or are you happy to leave this look in the 80s?

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