We Wear: Different.

 Sweater: Titi and the German Kid - Dress as skirt and tights: H&M - Sneakers: Vans - Coat (see below): NastyGal

As you may know or may not know, I once studied photography. I wouldn't exactly make that same choice again but I did enjoy my time as a photography student. We also had a "fashion" assignment and I remember asking my dear Karolien to be my model. (If anyone is interested in actually seeing those photos, I could make a post about it, just shout!) This all has been seven years ago already - auwtsj.

Times haven't changed that much: people still study photography and that same assignment still exists. And that's how I got asked via a friend of mine to co-model with him for a girl with that very same fashion photography assignment. I didn't have to think twice, I know it can be annoying to find a model for your shoots so there.

There were only two conditions: I had to choose my own outfits (yes please) and I had to look angry or absent. Two things I'm rather good at. So here are the results! If you want to check out some of her other work, go visit her website!

No mom I don't smoke, it was for the sake of the photography. Feeling like trailer trash is fun.

Leather Jacket, skinnies: H&M - Body, headband: Forever21 - Sneakers: Nike Air Max (Footlocker)

Crop Top and pants: H&M - Necklace: Market in Porto

The look on my face tells me I wasn't too sure 'bout that crop top.

Barcelona diaries

With autumn officially kicked off - if a season is ever officially kicked off, that is - I'd like to share my last holiday photos and especially outfits with you guys. Packing for a holiday, oh the horror. However, what's key in my opinion is to focus on a few items that'll all combine perfectly. Only downside is you get outfits that are all pretty much the same style, but luckily in my case that was exactly the style I was aiming for.

My little sis and I went to Barcelona for a week and we were not bored at all. It was already my second time in Barcelona, but the first time with a full on Spanish speaking translator beside me (aka the lil' sis). I was so proud of her, because of her translating skills, but of course also in general (I mean, look at those legssss). 

Flower head band, necklace: H&M - Sunglasses: Vans - Skirt: Forever 21 - Shirt: New Look - Spiked loafers: Primark

We visited a lot of cool places, like Park Guëll, Park del laberint d' Horta, did some shopping, spent time at the beach... But I think I best refer you to an awesome blog post of Polienne, where she explains in very great detail super places to visit and to eat and drink in Barcelona. We did nearly everything from her list after discovering how she hit the nail on the head each and every time. 

Maxi skirt: Forever 21 - Crop top: New Look - Bag, sunglasses: Ebay - Shoes: Vans - Head band: vintage

I do have one little suggestion to add to her quite comprehensive list: go check out the neighbourhood around Carrer d'Avinyo and Plaça George Orwell right there in the old city Barri Gòtic. It is a such a vibing environment with a lot of cool vintage inspired shops (bought my new babies there, will show you soon enough) and a great deal of cool places to grab a quick bite. 

 Maxi skirt:  Forever 21 - Shirt: New Look - Bag: Ebay - Sunglasses: Vans - Necklace: H&M - Loafers: Primark

And NOW I'm ready for fall. 

What We Wear Wednesday: Something old,something new

Considering my mom is currently moving to a new place, quite evidently that also means that I've got some stuff to move. And by 'move' I mostly mean: clear out, and especially my closet. Luckily, I've been experiencing that cluttered, suffocating feeling lately of having too much stuff (been happening more and more, am I growing up?), so a perfect opportunity emerges! 

I haven't actually cleared out my closet just yet, but I did cast a quick glance on some of my old items that I might throw out. And there it was, the dress I almost wore to death back in 2009: a colorful, frolicsome summer dress by H&M. On all previous big cleaning up occasions, I kept the dress, thinking I might wear it again someday. Naturally, that didn't happen. This time I put myself to a challenge: wear the dress in an outfit that you'll actually wear and you can keep it. 

BEFORE 

(excuse my after-exams-drunk face): 

AFTER

Dress, peace ring, flower head band: H&M (old) - Denim vest: Cheap Monday - Necklace, cut-out boots: New Look - Black oval ring - Inimini homemade - Sunglasses: Ebay

And so I did. I decided to pair the summer dress with all new items. A denim cut-off vest which I customized myself just a little bit, a flower head band, 'peace' ring and round sunglasses to get the hippie vibe going and... my new cut-out boots! I'm so absolutely thrilled with them, although I did have to search a little bit to find the perfect pair. Mostly because I didn't want to spend 100 euro's on boots like that (even though I totally loved the Sacha ones too). I'm over the roof happy with them and glad that I am jumping on this shoe trend train (while I didn't get aboard with the whole sneaker wedges thing, I guess it just wasn't my style). 

Where do you stand on cut-out boots? Are you jumping on the train with me or are you content watching the train pass by from the platform?

Currently listening to: 

after their magnificent performance at the Pukkelpop festival, the XX of course, who else? 

Currently craving for (fashion wise or other): 

an Iron Maiden band shirt