What We Wear Wednesday: LLBD

Leopard coat, dress: H&M - Boots: Zara - Earrings: Retro & Chic

I'm the proud owner of this dress for about a year now. I've worn it on several occasions but for some reason it never made its way to the blog yet. It's a very simple, minimalistic dress and I guess I just hadn't found the right balance between boring and classy yet. I was always looking for things to spice it up - like tights with hearts, glitter boots, hair cuffs,... - , when actually that's not necessary at all. I just added my leopard coat, my new favorite earrings from Retro and Chic and kept the boots simple. When combined properly, leopard can really add to the classiness. And it really brings out the blonde in my hair ;) I wore this outfit to go to the movies and have some drinks afterwards and I felt totally at ease, although leopard coats can make you feel....looked at. If you know what I'm saying.

I'm actually thinking this would've been a more appropriate outfit for the presentation of Alice Temperly for JBC last week. But instead I chose my tartan shirt and burgundy skinnies. To plea in my advantage: I came straight from work and this dress probably would've raised some eyebrows on the work floor. But that's not the only reason I chose a super simple and comfy outfit. When I'm not sure what to expect, I go for easy combinations in which I'm sure I'll feel comfortable. Control freak, me? It has happened while choosing my outfit for Titi and the German Kid's F/W collection last year (crappy photo and ugly face alert), for going to The Big You IV and last week at JBC was no exception. Yeah, actually I'm just chicken shit.

I'll stop talking, I don't want to leave you with the impression that I talk a lot. Because mostly I don't.

Sunday Discovery: Retro & Chic

Last Sunday I attended the Bruisfestival at Maastricht together with some friends. We had some beers, some laughs and did some dancing to Miles Kane and the fantastic Kitty, Daisy and Lewis.

Beforehand we visited the city. Miles Kane didn't start until 7 p.m. and there wasn't anything in particular we wanted to see before that. The ideal opportunity to do some (window)shopping. I don't visit Maastricht very often so I don't know the city very well (must.change.that.). Luckily my friends did, so all I had to do was follow their lead.

That's how we encountered a little shop called "Retro & Chic". The beautiful shopwindow draw our attention and sucked us further into the store. What we saw there was a gorgeous collection of carefully selected vintage goods going from clothing to shoes, hats, jewelry, belts, gloves,... I didn't take a lot of pictures because I wasn't planning on writing a blogpost about this, but because I bought the most beautiful pair of earrings there, I could not say nothing about this little but grand store. So I highly recommend you pay a visit when you're going to Maastricht! You can find them in the Heggenstraat 1, Maastricht.

The earrings!

Talking 'bout Miles Kane brings me seamless to my next topic: Chelsea Boots. After we attacked our bank account at the Retro & Chic store we strolled to H&M for some usual browsing. As soon as I entered the store I saw a pair of Chelsea Boots (yes, capitals) blinking in my eye sight. I had a sigh and shambled towards them, allready knowing I'd fall head over heels, while I was cursing my current job status. I tried them on and what I feared came true: they were perfect. I cursed some more (silent and muffled, I did have an upbringing you know) and took some photos so I could at least take them home in 2D.

Because I like to share my torture with you, here are the infamous Chelsea Boots:

So are you smitten about the earrings and Chelsea Boots as much as I am?