Quote There have been many a quote passing the revue this year. Some funny, some inspiring and some lyrics of songs (you can't have it all). A quote that has stuck with me: Tears are words that need to be written. Paulo Coelho Music Adele, Adele, Adele, Adele and Adele. Have I typed Adele, yet? There's no escaping! 25 must be the album of 2015 and I happily surrender to its greatness. I love every...
With an apple I will astonish Paris. Paul Cezanne | Turtleneck: Wibra | Jacket: Vanilia | Trousers: Made by mum | Faux fur: From an old jacket | Hat: Vintage | Shoes: H&M | Something you can start with in the new year... This one is by far the perfect layering piece! I mean get yourself a blouse, this spencer, a jacket, a coat... Maybe some trousers or somethin'... Who knows?! Get wild, go crazy!...
La Mode aux Courses, 1912, Frères Séeberger, A. Calavas, Rijksmuseum. And that's it! The end of 12 Days of Christmas... Sad times, I know. However don't be miserable for too long, because it's bloody Christmas! Yay! (I know, the excitement just splatters of your screen here). The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived upon us... what a day, what a day. Also, more good news, because Christmas day falls on a Friday,...
Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness. Richard Bach #vintagesecretsanta Guess who just came knocking on my door? That's right! My Vintage Secret Santa knows how to play the game... dangerously. As I've typed somewhere at the start of these holly jolly 12 days, this year I decided to join Jessica from Chronically Vintage in her annual Vintage Secret Santa presents swap (that's a mouthful indeed).* One of the best things...
I heard the bells of Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet, the words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ While grandpa is snoring And grandma tries to drink the last drop of gin While your cousins are fighting About who's the better twin While your parents are arguing And your uncle complains about a funny smell While the dog has run away with the...
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint-Exupery An essential would be, in this time of year, to keep yourself warm and fuzzy. However, why not warm, fuzzy and stylish? I know, groundbraking stuff here. But I'm serious! You've got your basics, said like a true Fashionista, and now it's time to rumble! It's time for the musthaves that makes you...
Darling it's better Down where it's wetter Take it from me The Little Mermaid - Under The Sea Blouse: H&M | Cape: Miss Sissi | Trousers: Charity shop | Hat: Primark | Gloves: Primark | This one is very easy and certainly gets its socalled 'oomph' because of the yarn I've used. This yarn -Angelina Lurex by Lammy Yarns Holland (which you can purchase yourself here)- is, in my eyes, just the leftovers of...
You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why She's making a list And checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice She sees you whe you're sleeping She knows when you're awake She knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake Oh! You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why... Love, Dominique ...
Picture taken in 1926 Oh slowly she goes Leaving her life beside the road There I'll never know But it's ok 'cause I'll let her go Lee Ryan - Free Today is the first day of my vacation (or rather: yesterday was the first day of my vacation, but one of my teachers thought it to be a good idea to just not do that. Stupid teacher). At the end of the year I always...
The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance. Brian Tracey | Green Velvet Platform Sandals | Organza Ruffle Smock Dress | Fuji Film Instax Mini 8 Camera | Yes, yes, I know, I know, this must be the billionth gift guide that's passed your eyes these last couple of days. Has the world gone mad? (or at least the blogging-world). Maybe. However, ya know, it's part...
My idea of Christmas, wether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that? Bob Hope To my dearest, During this time of the year we get -almost literally- abused with the loving and caring we should, or apparently ought, to portray. Love all and all will be loved! However it's a hard time trying to think of writing your...
Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh Over the fields we go Laughing all the way Jingle Bells Who's standing there? Where? There, infront of the door. I can't see anybody... Sure you can! There's somebody there, at the door. Have they jingled the bells? No. Well, then there's nobody at the door. But there is! Well, if they haven't jingled the bells they sure don't want to come in. *mumbles something...
