Classic beauty

Sophia Loren, Rita Heyworth, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe... the definition of classic beauty.
Back in the days looking beautiful was quite different then it is now. It was all curves, winged eyeliner and lipstick. How great was that?

For one I embrace the vintage look with both arms, the classic way or with a slight twist. Get the look!

Hair
No curling, no straightening needed. Keep it natural. If you have natural curls the short curly bob like Marilyn is very cute or the 'Hollywood curl' like Rita Hayworth. Rather a style with straight hair? What about a classic Audrey Hepburn updo with short bangs or one of my personal favorites, the beehive. So gorgeous on Brigitte Bardot!

Make-up
Start with a great black mascara and (winged) eyeliner and top it off with a pop of color. Some red or pink lipstick is amazing but you can also show off with red nailpolish like Marilyn.

Fashion
The LBD is classic for a reason, add a little glitter or some pearls and rock the 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' look.
Already went all overboard on the hair and make-up? As you can see all of these women look gorgeous as well with a simple black turtle neck or fun flower print jeans.
And wait. Is Brigitte Bardot wearing a beanie there? With colder times at our door that fashion item is very much welcome.
Apart from that high waisted shorts and skirts are classic, cute and actually back in fashion again!

Accessories
Pearls, sprakly earrings, a little bit of leopard print and retro sunglasses. They are all so much fun but as you can see you can even look beautiful without too much fuss, keep it simple and draw the attention to one part of the look. Simplicity!

These ladies are not just classic beauties because the time of their fame makes it classic, they are because despite of any imperfections they were gorgeous and everyone thought they were. In my opinion, that state of mind could never hurt. I say: let's get that going again. Everyone is different and no one is perfect, exactly that's what makes beauty.

Inspired? Maybe this may be a fun new project for your Christmas of New Years look. Have fun!

Love,
Noes

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

Pinterest

Recently I have joined Pinterest and I can't help but wonder: Why haven't I joined sooner?!

Ever since I discovered Tumblr I am completely happy with the opportunity to browse through tons of pictures, not Google style but lovely pictures, to get the best ideas.
I never owned Tumblr myself so sharing these pictures and ideas was more or less out of the question. But since I have Pinterest now, the circle is complete.

The things I love most are 1. DIY projects. Bracelets, studded items, even lamps!
2. Fashion, style, everything! I like a lot of different styles and ideas in fashion but sometimes you just need a start. How do I pull this off? Or what is a cute match with it?

 Pinterest is the answer.

Curious about my pins? According To Noes on Pinterest

Here some examples to get you started, hope you will all join soon!

 

 

Have fun pinning!

Love,
Noes

Statement nails

It needs some getting used to, but I think I like it!

Love,
Noes

Fabulous Fifi

Cute, very fashionable and a huge celebrity... Who's that girl? It's Fifi Lapin!

Fifi only wears the most fabulous outfits from the runway and rocks them.

Admire all her runway (and off runway) outfits, here at her blog.

Fifi party proof,

Winter wonderland proof

and all ready for girls night out!

We definitely share the same taste since we have the same coat...

...and we both like to go for the casual look. This is probably my favorite so far.

Not only does Fifi lapin have the amazing blog for her outfits, you could also own your very own Fifi scarf, bag, shirt artwork and style guide.

This bunny is a star on the rise, mark my words!

Love,
Noes

City seeing: Antwerp

Shopping Walhalla Antwerp, before you know it months pass without paying it a visit. Luckily we made up for that the past week… double.
One day for shopping, one day for sightseeing, but as you could expect that division got mixed up as soon as I was there.

Shopping

Urban Outfitters, River Island, Forever 21 and many more, I love them and they love me.
As you can see, my mission was successful: Aztec print shorts, cute bandeau top, finally a great guide on Australia, pretty jewellery, a fun festival attribute and the new Go Back To The Zoo album.

Australia guide: Fnac
Flask: Urban Outfitters
Shorts, top and jewellery: Forever 21

 

Sightseeing

 

Food

Since you can't shop all day on an empty stomach, we also tested some restaurants and tea rooms.

Tortellini with spinach and four cheeses at the Italien. Yum.

 Relaxing at Starbucks

Lojola
coffee & cake

I truly want a shop like this! So cute!

Cheese- and tiramisu cake

Momade

Unfortunately not tasted since we've already had the delicious cakes seen above, but I will do so next time. Take a moment to look at their site, looks divine!

And just because cupcakes are so cute looking...

 I wanna make these myself!

Two entire days in this city and still such a short blog, but you know what they say... A picture is worth a thousand words.

 And may I say so myself, they look like we had a great couple of days!

Thanks to Krista, Fleur and the city

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