21.5.13

starry eyed

..star·ry-eyed: "having a naively enthusiastic, overoptimistic, or romantic view; unrealistic.." A feeling that sounds familiar to me. I have to tell people to stop me from wandering off, all the time. I like to think that I'm capable of doing anything, no matter the circumstances. Does that make me gullible? Well yes, sometimes. But I shouldn't be afraid to admit to this, or else I'd be stuck in a pride situation. I will always choose love first, no matter the cost..
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..I originally wore this outfit with my sneakers on, but then decided on wearing heels. I've always liked monochromatic looks and yesterday I took my chance..
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..toned the outfit down with my favorite tweed coat. I'm really fond on these star printed jeans from Saint Tropez (Thanks to Press Only). It's really hard to find good jeans. Printed jeans are always my first choice and stars were still on my wishlist. I don't own a lot of jeans, because I'm so picky. I'm also very sensitive for any itchy fabric, but the inside of these jeans are so soft. They fit really well on my legs and somehow make my legs look longer..

7.5.13

Amsterdam

..the more time I spend exploring this city the more treasures I find. You can tell that Amsterdam has a rich history, by looking at the historic and story-telling houses on the canals. They speak to me when I walk passed.. "buy me, buy me." No, that's a lie. I walk passed them and I want to know more about these people, sitting at the window, drinking their coffee. I would feel royal waking up in a mansion like this. I would feel obligated to take a picture of my view every single day..
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..I've spend all my life in this country, but not until about two years ago I've discovered Amsterdam in a much more intimate way. This city is kind of amazing. You hear tourists saying it all the time.. but I guess if you are close to something you don't always see the beauty of it..
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..well, I'm off now! Spending Mothersday in church this morning. Ps. Phil Pringle preaching up a storm today. Speak soon!..

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  • Blazer by Zara
  • Shoes by Converse
  • Jeans by ONLY

5.5.13

cool moms

..it's been 9 months since I said 'I do' to the love of my life. And questions have arised if somewhere in the near future children will pop out of my belly.. especially amongst whoever is going to be a grandparent in this. I've always thought kids were cute. But seeing two perticular kids (of good friends) grow up from the age of zero, I've grown to love children even more. I'd like to be a good and, of course, a cool mom. The thought of giving my future child everything he or she has ever wanted, I would gladly do. - even though, I'd appreciate it very much if I'd be given something special on Mother's day - I think being a mom is a privilege, and also hard work. And some moms seem to have it all together, the attitude, the glow and the outfit. Here are three of my favorite famous moms..
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1.Rachel Zoe. If you'd ask her to choose between a Vintage Chanel dress or food, I'm not sure which one she'd pick. Plus she sure looks good in her signature maxi dresses. Stylish mom to the core. I mean, growing up and experiencing how it's like to be successful in the fashion industry, I wouldn't want to miss that..
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2. Miranda Kerr. She's pretty amazeballs. A lot of people like to mention that she's married to Orlando Bloom. They have a pretty cute baby. And apart from Miranda Kerr being super stylish, she seems like the coolest mom to have. I wonder how she juggles being a supermodel, as well as being a full-time wife and a mom.
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..And also a big shout-out to my own mother, Rita and my mother-in-law, Corrie. Love you!..

27.4.13

diamonds are my bestie

..if diamonds were my best friend I would have a pretty lonely life. How can anything be my best friend without giving me some sort of feedback. That would mean.. I'd be talking to myself, basically. So, if I call my diamonds - which I don't own, wouldn't mind having one of these beauties - my best friend I wouldn't have friends to begin with.. "Say whaaaat?"

..that's right. You hurrd me. If I look back at the friendships I've had, I dig back into memories and think of how many times I've chosen for selfish reasons. "When I will find my soulmate, I would only need my soulmate to spend the rest of my life with." My thoughts.. when I was in high school. Of course, now a few years later.. I have found him. But you already know the rest of the story..
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Credit: diamond in the sky sketch by Joy The Baker, circle edited by me
..the title refers to two things in my life which is: one. friends and two. material things.. What about them? I feel like, unless you are emotionally incapable of feeling any emotion or are so mellow as mellow can get, we've all had our issues with friends. I have only called two people in my life my best friend. I won't speak out any names, but one was in primary school and one was in high school. These were my besties and the closest thing I had to a soulmate..

..there's always a reason why we meet people the way we do. If you get a long with someone right off the batt, it's not a coincidence.. you were meant to be friends. I wish my human emotions wouldn't fight with me all the time, thinking I don't deserve better or whatever wants to put me down..

..Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.. keep the money or let it go? Letting things go is tough.. letting things go I worked so hard for is tough. But then again, why is it so hard to let go off? If I had to choose what to take with me in a blink of an eye, it would not be anything material. It would be more likely a person. I've had my fair share of people wondering if all I do is shop every day. Unless you don't ask where I got it from, don't bother wondering..
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..diamonds shouldn't really be our best friend. People should be our best friends. I have patiently waited for my diamond, which I'm referring to my engagement ring. Aren't things way more valuable if they are worth waiting for and given out of love, instead of 'the sake of having it'? I'm currently saving up for something worth waiting for to give to someone I love, so what are you waiting for? Get it while it's hot.

22.4.13

my bag is prettier than yours

..what is it with, us, girls that we always have to compliment each other's.. everything? "I like your earrings," "no, but I love your bag, so chic." I catch myself looking at the physical when there's an awkward pause, rather than talking some sense to fill in the gap. And then with the following question.. "where did you get that?" With no means feel offended when I have or will start a conversation like this, I'm sure many have felt the same. If not.. you can tell me off anytime. But I'm sure I'm not the only one, girls like to be complimented, I like to be complimented..
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..now focusing on the bag that started this thought in the first place. Because boy, is this one serious beauty. Have you already touched the soft leather? - it's like touching baby butt - Oh, but have you noticed you don't need to open the buckles in front, but there's a secret harry potter zipper in the back that leads you to the main compartment? And what about this beautiful chain.. what about it? You can use it as a shoulder bag or leave it hanging. Your pick..
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..this explains all the excitement shown in these pictures. I have never owned such a rich & beautiful bag. Meet my new best friend Sleazy Jane. She's fierce, spontaneous and very populair..
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