Style by Serendipity

Magazines

2010-08-19T22:03:00.000+02:00

Last week I got a nice gift from my boyfriend: the Vogue UK september issue :) I know the featured editorial, The Moss Factor, has been covered by many blogs a while ago, but I still loved to see it on print.

My favourite:

Also, I loved this months cover of the dutch Elle, which came in threefold; Individuelle, Sensuelle, Rebelle:

(by Kim)

Pamplemousse

2010-08-12T22:42:00.001+02:00

Today I matched my nailpolish with my lipstick :)

(by Kim)

(Almost) Broken Heart

2010-08-12T10:45:00.000+02:00

I've looked at these shoes very often at the H&M webshop, but never purchased them. Now they were on sale so I thought I'd give it a try. I got them yesterday, and they are so much better in real life! I'm in love! BUT, they don't fit.. My toes get all crooked :( I kind of panicked, because they were the last pair.. But then, at 8.00 am the next morning, H&M filled the shop again and they were available! To be sure I've ordered a size 39 and a size 40 now, haha! Can't wait to get them!

(by Kim)

Patrick Demarchelier

2010-08-11T21:22:00.000+02:00

Some photographers just seem to always get it right. Whenever feeling uninspired, the pictures of Patrick Demarchelier will give you some instant inspiration. I think his work is truly amazing. Hopefully he'll never retire!

(by Kim)

Smitten Kitten

2010-08-03T23:03:00.000+02:00

So cute! I ~~want~~ need this!!

(by Kim)

Silver kind of girl

2010-07-29T20:08:00.000+02:00

I was looking for a nice silver nailpolish for a while now, when I found the perfect one at a Dutch drug store (Kruidvat)! It's by 'Gosh' and it will set you back only around 6 euro. When I bought mine, they had a special 2 for 1 offer, that's why I took the gold one too. I like it also, but not as much as the silver one though - the gold one could be more 'shiny' in my opinion. What do you prefer, golden or silver nails?

(by Laura)

Minty fresh

2010-07-28T15:03:00.002+02:00

Today I decided to throw on my mint-colored, vintage jacket, that I actually bought a while ago, but wore only once until now. In fact, my day had kind of a 'bad' start, when my perfume bottle just slipped out of my hands and shattered into a million pieces on the bathroom floor. Could have known this was going to happen to me, I'm kind of a 'dropper' (for those of you who have watched Friends!) - the plus side is my room smells nice now - though at times the smell becomes slightly overwhelming haha!

Vintage jacket - H&M maxiskirt - Primark tee - Mango Cuff Bracelet - H&M Trend Sunglasses

(by Laura)

Summer in the City

2010-07-27T14:57:00.000+02:00

This summer I bought a disposable camera- for the first time again in like forever. And I forgot how much fun it is not to know how you're photos are going to turn out! I just threw it in my bag and snapped some pictures whenever I was doing something fun - like a picnic, a sunday-morning breakfast outside, having the most delicious icecream (I do realise now that all of these things include food, haha!), or having breakfast (there's the food again!) with Kim, who can be spotted with a big-ass croissant!!

Anyhow, it was such a fun experience,I was so excited when I could finally pick up the photos at the store! And I quite like the 'old, and not so perfect' atmosphere they have! Definitely going to do this more often!

Now I only need to buy lots of white frames (or vintage frames that I can paint white myself) for them!

(by Laura)

A lil' like Chloé

2010-07-26T11:29:00.000+02:00

Last week, while thrift shopping, I found this blouse which reminded me of Chloé's famous spring 2009 RTW collection, which I absolutely LOVED. So you can imagine my happiness when finding it, and especially upon discovering its 2 euro pricetag! After spending the weekend working and spending some time with my boyfriend (we watched Kick-Ass, such a fun movie!!!), I'm now off to work on my thesis - aka 'the neverending story'!

(by Laura)

Packing

2010-07-22T17:00:00.003+02:00

I'm packing my suitcase now, because tomorrow I'll leave to the south of France! I'm going with a friend and we will travel from campingsite to campingsite by bike, so it is a bit hard to figure out what clothes to pack! It needs to be comfortable on a bike, but I also want to look a little fashionable ;-). I'm definitely not packing convertible pants, but I MIGHT be packing hiking sandals...

See you in a week!

(by Kim)

Turbanish

2010-07-21T08:16:00.003+02:00

So here's my take on the turban-trend, I wasn't able to make a real one (maybe youtube could help out), but also I think this is a lot more wearable for everyday life. It will be very usefull on my vacation next week, because I'll be spending all my days on a bike and I want to avoid a sunstroke ;-)

(By Kim)

Contrast

2010-07-20T16:15:00.000+02:00

Here is what I wore today. It is a very simple outfit but I like the contrast between black and white. I'm spending most of the day at home so I'm not wearing any shoes ;-)

The dress and sunglasses are from H&M and the White tee is from Vanilia.

(by Kim)

I'm only happy when it rains

2010-07-15T11:19:00.001+02:00

Here is just a quick picture I took of what I wore yesterday. In summer I never know what to wear, I simply don't have much summery clothes. So every morning I spend a lot of time in front of my closet, not knowing what to pick. I never have that problem in fall/winter, I can't wait to wear layers and jackets again! But for now I'll have to get through these hot days with the few summery dresses and shorts that I own. Luckily I'm spending most of my days in the airconditioned library writing my thesis ;-)

Also, as requested, here is a swatch of the minty green nailpolish. It's from Catrice and it's called Sold Out Forever (which it actually is).

Man Ray

2010-07-07T20:41:00.001+02:00

Woman with Long Hair, 1929

Chicken Salad

2010-07-07T08:00:00.000+02:00

The best thing to eat in this hot weather is a fresh salad, especially when it includes some lovely chicken!

(by Kim)

Gelato

2010-07-06T11:59:00.000+02:00

I just wanted to quickly show you my new nailpolishes. I love these pastel colors, which make me think of Italian icecream in pistacchio, chocolate and blood orange ;-)

(by Kim)

New Favorites

2010-07-02T10:00:00.001+02:00

Necklace from Vanilia

Mango shorts, love the detailing on this one, i.e. the slit in the back and the leather finishing.

Do you also want to wear new clothes as quickly as possible? Quite a problem if you buy things that don't match haha. Everytime I get something new it becomes my next favorite item. Right now I'm very happy with my new acquisitions, especially with the Mango shorts. I already saw them three weeks ago, but now I could finally go buy them.

zara blouse, sorry for posting the most crappy picture ever!

(by Kim)

Mmmmm...!

2010-07-01T09:46:00.001+02:00

This dish is so simple and quick, but so delicious, I always make it when I don't feel like spending to much time in the kitchen. You just need some tortellini, fresh tomatoes, parmesan cheese and basil, and a spoonful of crème fraiche, some salt and pepper and that's it!

And after that, I had the perfect dessert: fresh strawberries :-)

(by Kim)

Simple Cut

2010-06-30T22:00:00.001+02:00

Just a simple outfit I wore to a day of shopping with my mother, will show you the result later!

(by Kim)

Wake up and smell the coffee

2010-06-28T22:13:00.000+02:00

No better way to kick off your day than a nice magazine and some strong coffee (especially when it's drunk from a leopard printed cup!). The magazine is called S Magazine, I don't know anything about its background - only that it's Scandinavian - but I do know that it's very cool.

(by Laura)

Mad About You

2010-06-25T10:58:00.001+02:00

I bought this nailpolish at H&M without high expectations, but now I might have found a new favorite. The best part is that it was only 1 euro :)

(by Kim)

Blackout

2010-06-24T10:57:00.001+02:00

Yesterday night there was a blackout in my street, so with no internet or tv available anymore I decided to just go with it. I lit some candles and installed myself in bed with a book and some music, very cosy! Maybe there should be more blackouts because with no distractions from technology (internet in particular ;-) ) I finally picked up a book again.

(by Kim)

Chocolate Heaven

2010-06-17T10:00:00.003+02:00

Laura and I were definitely in for a treat after we spent a whole day in the library to work on our theses, so we went to Coffeelovers for a nice latte macchiato. But then our eyes caught this slice of chocolate cheesecake which we both couldn't resist.

This must be one of the most delicious things I ever ate in my life! OMG! Eating this makes every problem dissapear, haha! (Unfortunately this feeling doesn't last. As soon as my plate was empty, the only thing I could hope for was not to explode)

(by Kim)

Little Green, be a Gypsy Dancer

2010-06-16T10:00:00.007+02:00

This blouse is so comfortable I wish I could wear it every day this summer. Unfortunately it has to be washed now and then, and moreover it would be a bit odd if I did. The whole outfit is h&m, except for the necklace which is my mothers.

(by Kim)

Inspiration

2010-06-15T12:59:00.000+02:00

Moonwalker

2010-06-03T13:33:00.000+02:00

While running some errands the other day, I suddenly found myself in a shoestore, buying these guys.. Oops! ;-)

(By Kim)

Bunny ain't no kind of Rider

2010-06-01T23:20:00.005+02:00

Source: Russh

The editorial shot by Will Davidson for Russh #34 is absolutely stunning, and so is this video.
This music with these images really get under your skin.

Thrifting

2010-06-01T21:10:00.004+02:00

Today I went to a few thrift shops in hopes of finding something pretty, and I did. I brought home this beautiful green blouse which looked a little granny-like on the hanger, but once I put it on I really loved it. I also bought a thin red belt and a brooche of which I don't really know why I wanted it. Maybe it will come in handy one day?

To me the best places to look for vintage clothing are the small, charity driven thrift stores you find in almost every city. Although you have to go through a lot of ugly and/or smelly clothes, with a little luck you can find the best things and if you do, the prices are always better than you'd hope for. Although most of the better-known vintage stores in this area such as Episode or Jutka&Riska have more nice clothes and are better arranged, with a lot of the items being overpriced it lacks the thrill of finding a real treasure in a pile of ugliness, which makes thriftshopping half the fun. (Okay, that were two really looong sentences..)

Perfect fall-outfit

(by Kim)

There's nothing not to love about me

2010-05-26T22:41:00.000+02:00

I'm very happy with my two new vintage blouses, especially the yellow one is fab, it's made out of a very nice fabric. And, the best part, they only cost me 2 euro each!

(by Laura)

Big shoulders, red lips

2010-05-26T21:16:00.000+02:00

Today's outfit wasn't super spectacular , but I went to the library with Kim, so we could both work on our thesis (I put the red lipstick on later though, before I went to see my boyfriend). Unfortunately, according to Elle magazine, we both suffer from 'procrastination', a very serious condition which means every time you start your pc to work on stuff for school, you end up surfing blogs and testing which dude from sex and the city you should date - apparently I should go for Harry - which I wouldn't mind at all, haha!

(Top/dress H&M Trend, Necklace H&M)

(by Laura)

Longing for Fall

2010-05-24T21:12:00.000+02:00

As stated earlier, I love fall, and now with every blog reporting about the new H&M fall/winter collection I really can't wait! I hope to get my hands on the coat in the picture above and the boots in the picture below (don't know if these are also H&M?)

(Image source)

(by Kim)

Pink Lemonade

2010-05-24T17:31:00.000+02:00

(Blazer Gina Tricot, all the rest H&M)

In a few minutes I'll be meeting some friends (including Laura) for french fries and icecream (hopefully with fresh strawberries!), so this is a quick post, enjoy the rest of your day!

(by Kim)

Summer food

2010-05-24T15:41:00.001+02:00

I'm not quite the summer person. At first when spring comes in, I'm looking forward to wearing lighter, summery clothes and spending more time outside. But then, after two hot days, I'm allready longing for autumn to come. Give me cold, gloomy weather and I'm happy!

What I do like about summer is the lighter food and the possibility to cook and eat outside. I'd love to have a nice balcony with a view to eat my breakfast on every morning, but for now i'll have to keep dreaming ;-)

Yesterday we grilled these sardines outside and enjoyed them with some pasta and salad.

(by Kim)

From Russia with Love

2010-05-22T14:11:00.000+02:00

(Image: Mode.feber.se)

After her all-red outfit, I am now officially in love with Russian it-girl Miroslava Duma's newest look. What a fantastic way to combine chique with glamour. I really want a blazer in that colour - guess I need to do some thrift shopping to find one to suit my budget. Looking fierce, girl!

(by Laura)

Et Dieu créa la Femme

2010-05-22T13:47:00.000+02:00

(Images: Fashion gone rogue)

Emanuelle Alt did it again, with this amazing editorial called 'Et Dieu créa le Soleil' for the June/July issue of Vogue Paris!

Kate Moss looks stunning in this retro-looking shoot. Love the 'Bardot-ish' bikini, adore the hair and make-up! So inspiring.

(by Laura)

Attempt #2

2010-05-21T14:48:00.001+02:00

blazer H&M, lacetop New Look, top H&M,

skirt H&M, shoes Zara

So I gave it another try today, and I must say the results are a lot better than last time.

After a long time of rain we finally have some nice weather, so it is time to brighten things up a little :) However, I still don't feel quit ready for bare legs, maybe som selftanning could help me out!

(by Kim)

Awkward

2010-05-18T15:46:00.001+02:00

creepy...

So, photographing an outfit is easy, right? At least that's what I thought. But just like Laura I struggled hard making a picture without awkward posing, spooky face (see above) or weird colors (see above part II).. Below you'll find my best shot, and as you can see it still needs some practice! Laura and I will be taking some pictures outside soon, because allthough I love the timer on my camera, it sure doesn't take the best pictures ;-)

blazer Gina Tricot, shorts H&M, necklace H&M,

pull Sonia Rykiel pour H&M, shoes Sascha

(by Kim)

Lick Line

2010-05-17T20:37:00.001+02:00

Lick Line 20, 2002

While browsing some websites about art and design, I stumbled upon these really cool drawings from Julia Randall. To think that these are just colored pencil on paper! Please click to enlarge!

Lure 3, 2006

Lick Line 12, 2002

Images via baileygallery.com

(by Kim)

Remember Now

2010-05-11T20:46:00.001+02:00

Have you guys already checked out the short movie made by 'der Karl', called 'Remember Now'? You can watch it now on http://www.chanel-news.com

The clothes are really cool (duh, it's Chanel!), and the 'imagery' is beautiful as well! However, I don't know how I feel about the kinda old dude hanging out with all the young models, haha. But anyway, the movie is worth checking out!

(by Laura)

Yesterday

2010-05-11T19:01:00.004+02:00

Boy, do I suck at taking outfit photos! Anyway, just wanted to show you my new top from H&M Trend, that I bought in Oslo! Kim, some other girlfriends and I took a trip there last week, so of course, some shopping had to be done. I made a list of nice Scandinavian shops I wanted to visit, like Gina Tricot and Monki, and they definitely didn't disappoint us! Since we took loads of pictures, we'll make a nice selection of photos for the blog.

And in the meantime, I'll try to work on my outfit post's skills ;)!

(Top - H&M Trend, Blazer - Vintage)

(by Laura)

A week in the life of...

2010-05-01T01:44:00.001+02:00

My Boyfriend cooking me spinach lasagna

E-bay frustration

High Tea

Breakfast in bed

It's all about details

Making pineapple muffins

My week was all about eating and not so much about fashion as you can see, I'm sorry ;-)!

(by Kim)

Sketchbook Magazine

2010-04-28T23:35:00.001+02:00

I just discovered a London-based treasure I'd love to share with you, called Sketchbook Magazine. Its a quarterly magazine that is focused on upcoming talent in fashion, design and culture and filled with interesting and refreshing illustrations, editorials and articles. I was really happy to find out you can read it online, which meant another few hours not spent on my thesis today ;-)

The first of two existing issues is dedicated to fashionbloggers, which makes it even more desirable of course! I'd love to get my hands on a printed copy, which you can order here for 28$.

Check it out at www.sketchbookmagazine.com

Lady in red

2010-04-27T22:19:00.000+02:00

Photo: Hanneli via Columbine Smille

Miroslava Duma never fails to impress. Here, she looks absolutely stunning in a ton-sur-ton, all red outfit. While most of us would probably look like a giant tomato in this - nevertheless fantastic - outfit (or wouldn't we ladies?), Miss Duma manages to look oh-so cool and understated chic!

(by Laura)

Haunting

2010-04-24T20:21:00.000+02:00

(by Kim)

All I need for Summer..

2010-04-22T21:35:00.000+02:00

Source

..is:

- A fun, loose-fit t-shirt

- Chanel Rouge Coco in nr. 17, Orchidée

- A bright-coloured blazer

- A lightweight sunscreen for my face

- Khaki shorts

- A pair of nude ballet flats

(by Kim)

Feeling blue

2010-04-21T21:10:00.001+02:00

Random picture just to show my new nailpolish. Bought it at H&M yesterday - it was the only thing I allowed myself to buy when I was in the city with Kim. As it is called "U must have this", I just couldn't resist!

(by Laura)

It's a Pleasure

2010-04-21T19:09:00.000+02:00

Yesterday we tried to do some shopping, but both suffering from the same problem (having to reconsider every Euro spent) we didn't bring home much.

As a substitute we enjoyed some fried fish - 'kibbeling' - at the market square and a delicious ice cappucino at the Douwe Egberts store.

This is also a great opportunity to introduce ourselves on this blog, so here we are:

Laura

Kim

(by Laura and Kim)

The book club

2010-04-20T23:58:00.002+02:00

One of my addictions in life is collecting fashion and art books. I just love to be inspired by all the pages with beautiful images I can rarely leave a bookshop without snatching up one. This is a very small selection of my 'inspiration bibles', they are stashed everywhere in my room!

(by Laura)

If I could turn back time

2010-04-20T22:06:00.004+02:00

(source: Fashion gone rogue)

I love these black and white images, they have such a vintage feel to them. They make me long for glamorous and exotic, long lost times! The left image is from an editorial in Mirage, a French magazine which is absolutely fabulous. If you have a chance, you should really check it out!

(by Laura)

Perfect Pastry

2010-04-20T17:17:00.000+02:00

This is my favorite recipe for birthdays and other parties,

because it looks delicious, and it's very easy to make.

(by Kim)

Oh Oui, Paris!

2010-04-20T17:16:00.000+02:00

I don't know why but the atmosphere in Paris feels so different than in all other cities I've ever been. It's really a shame I don't go more often, as it's only four hours away.. So I guess I'll make it my goal to go at least once more this year!

H&M coat, Sascha shoes, vintage bag

(by Kim)

Get the look - Chloé Fall 2010

2010-04-20T11:34:00.003+02:00

I'm totally in love with Chloé's fall collection! Hannah MacGibbon outdid herself again! I too want to be wearing warm beiges and neutrals this fall, thrown in the mix with the occasional denim and cognac coloured accent here and there.

(by Laura)