Counting down

In just two days I will be a part again of the summer festival lifestyle!
Apart from the amazing bands and artists performing, I can't help but love finding and creating the cutest festival looks.

Since I have Pinterest, the finding part has been so easy...

 The casual look

 The girly, pastel look

 The most amazing festival dress, especially for hot summer days

 Sunglasses and boho hair

And not to forget and ultimate look, the head scarf

Of course you could also just let it all go and have fun!

I know we will!

Love,
Noes

Studded phone case

Since festival season is coming up again, the trends in fashion are also adjusting.
Something that belongs to my favorites: studded items, you can apply them on almost every piece of clothing but what I also really like is this tutorial.

Ready, set, diy!

What do you need?
- A silicone cover for your phone, color is of course to your taste
- Pyramid studs, I used 10 mm ones

I bought both the covers and studs on ebay, it may take some time to arrive but it has the best result: fun and cheap!

- A ruler
- Pliers
- A needle
- A pencil

Step 1. Figure out a design, what pattern do you like? Not a clue? Try Google, Tumblr or Pinterest for some examples.

Step 2. Use the ruler en pencil to create a grid, if you don't it is very hard to create a straight line while applying the studs.

Step 3. Start in the corner with your first stud and work in rows. Take a stud and push it onto the case in the right place, it probably won't go all the way through but that is what the needle is for. If you now lift the stud you will see little marks, pierce through those with your needle and the stud will go in much easier.

Step 4. When the stud is all the way through, hold it in place and use the pliers to flatten the prongs. Really use the pliers and not your hands or nails, they can be really sharp.

This is an example of the inside of a case which is studded. That is what the flatted prongs should look like.

 

Step 5. Continue like this until all studs are in place. Check if every stud is secure and your case is done! You could add a piece of fabric to the inside to prevend your phone from scratching.
The first case I created is the picture all the way to the top. You could work with all colors of studs and covers to create various results, there are tons of examples online so don't hesitate to look around before you buy everything.
Have fun!

Love,
Noes

Indian summer

There's a trend for the upcoming season that completely suits my wishes for the more specific, festival, season.
Feather en bird prints, the so-called navajo, aztec and geometric prints, leather boots, long necklaces and lots of bangels and bracelets.

Wooden bangels: H&M
Gemstone necklace: Shoeby
Leather boots: Airstep
Pants and scarf: Zara

As you can see I've already started collecting a few items but I still have a lot of wishes for my shopping session in Antwerp this Friday.

Feather print tops - Forever 21

Geo print - Forever 21

Bird print - Forever 21

Navajo print - Urban Outfitters

I like combing these tops with jeans shorts or a skirt during the summer time or beige or bright colored skinny jeans during the colder days.

 

Navajo print sunglasses and leather bag - Zara

 

Wing earrings - Pickle Dog Design on Etsy

Let’s hope the weather gods will be kind this year’s festival season, because dressing for it will be so much fun!
Love,
Noes

Please don't stop the music

So I've seen some great bands and planned to visit some that I haven't told y'all about!

Myself and eight friends went to Rock Werchter festival, a music festival in Belgium from June 30th until July 3rd.
It was my first time to do a complete festival including the camping for a week and everything that goes with that. I expected it to be a challenge since I must admit, I'm quite vain.
Luckely there is such a thing as a cordless straightener! Really? Yes, really. I bought one from Braun with gass patterns and it was perfect to complete my festival look with decent bangs.

We had a great time together hanging out but of course the bands were a great contribution.
Linkin Park, Queens of the Stone age, Anouk, Seasick Steve, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Ke$ha, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, The Pretty Reckless, The Black Eyed Peas, Iron Maiden, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian were definitely on our to-see list.

Since Rock Werchter was the last time I've seen live music performance I decided it was time for a new concert schedule.

September 9th - Paramore tribute concert, Hilversum
September 18th - Breda Barst festival, Breda
September 24th - Go Back To The Zoo, Tilburg
December 9th - 100 Monkeys, Amsterdam

I can't wait to see Go Back To The Zoo again and to see 100 monkeys!

Hopefully I will be able to add some more shows to my schedule soon, ideas and recommendations are very welcome!

Love xx,
Noes

It's been a while

There are enough excuses to explain why it has but that's just useless.
Only one of them inspired me to blog about: I need to focus on things that make me happy, not on the things that make me feel bad.

So here we go..


Just so you know

Going to











Going to be busy with








Fashion and style















Things that always make me smile








This post has become something like tumblr but pictures just say so much more than words.
I'm also gonna host a tea party soon with everything homemade (by me of course) so that will mean new blog recipes!

xoxo
Noes

The festival season is open!

Yes yes, I know. It did not actually start yet.
But if you know me a little, I am already preparing myself for it.

What to do, what to take and most importantly: what to wear?!

I will show you a few of my favorites, maybe then you'll recognise me on Pinkpop and Rock Werchter this year!

To start off with: hair.
Having your hair blowing in the wind, wild and free is amazing but in a huge crowd it can be very annoying too. But no worries ladies, because I found a very stylish solution, the new trend for 2010: the Alexander Wang braid.
I love it!


To follow chronological order, next up is: tops.
You never know what the weather will be but what you do know (or should know) is that coats are a no go. Very annoying, uncomfortable and to heavy to carry around.
So best is to choose for a cute top with vest.
Cold? You wear the vest.
Hot? Bye bye vest.
Rain? (yes it happens) wair a poncho with your vest. Still not too hot :)
Of course you still want to look good and not boring.
This top by H&M is cute, not too expensive and you can still get a tan with the spaghetti straps!


For a vest I would advise something made a cotton. Cotton does not irritate, does not make you sweat any more then you already do in the crowd and it breaths.
If you wear a cute top you can choose a simple vest. Of course you choose a color that matches with your cute top ;)


Or with a little shorter sleeves:


Personally I realy like jeans shorts. If you know before hand that the weather will suck, leave the shorts in the closet for next time. Looking cute is important but not important enough to get ill!
Why do I say jeans? I like girly things but I like it even better in combo with something tough.

So, for good weather prospects:


For not that good weather prospects:
I really like the boyfriend jeans


Then we are getting to bottom of it. What to put on your feet?

Expecting rain? Take advantage of the situation and wear these supercute boots:


Bright sunny day ahead of you?
Go for comfi and cute kicks.

(Yes, these babies are mine!)

Without a print is very cute too.


Or keeping it more simple.


Great weather and not afraid to have your toes crushed?
Flipflos are the answer my friend!


Is that it?
No no. You never go without some frosting.
Here some crucial accesories:






I already found a picture that has the basics of my favorite festival look.
Add some accesories, braid that hair and maybe change some colors.



Darlings, I'm ready!
What about you?
xoxo