What I've been up to...

Woooaaah adult life is so different to student life! Since July I started my first proper grown-up job and since then I don't seem to find any time to blog. If I'm honest I do have time after work, but I'm just so tired (what a boring person I've turned into!). Luckily I'm constantly surrounded my fashion and trends in my job so I shouldn't lack in inspirations but maybe it is motivation. Others might call it a writers block...Anyways I thought I break the silence with a quick visual Instagram diary on what I've been up to!

(1) Autumn is here! Even though we had an incredible summer and I do love the sun, I'm actually quite glad I get to wear my autumn clothes again. The fur, coat and booties I wear on this photo all belong to my mum. She thinks they are super old school but I do love them. These black boots are the comfiest things ever.

(2) Last weekend I went to my first ever English wedding and I loved it! The bride and ceremony were absolutely beautiful. There were lots of cakes, vintage tea cups and bunting.

(3) Embarrassing selfie. This is the dress I wore at the wedding, it's from Louche/Joy. I absolutely love their collections and stores. The prices are really affordable, the quality is great and the designs are quite unique. Their autumn collection just came out and there is a little metallic skirt I've already fallen in love with...pay day hurry up please.

(4) Beauty addict. I never counted myself to the ones who were addicted to beauty products, but ever since I've started earning my own money I seem to have inherited my mum's curiosity in beauty products. Her bathroom shelfs were always filled with hundreds of things. In this case I didn't have to feel guilty about spending money as it was all for charity! The Clinique chubby stick comes in a lovely brown color, perfect for a natural autumn look. Maxfactor's red lipstick is matte, smooth and doesn't dry out the lips - perfect! The last product I got was Eyeko's fat brush mascara. I didn't know the brand before, but I've to say it's great! I'm really picky with mascaras usually and stick to Maybelline's Telescopic and Kiko's mascara but Eyeko's mascara tube persuaded me! It even comes with a little cover so it's impossible to get mascara on your eye lid if you're in a hurry.

(5) Matchy matchy. Just a little combo I was wearing the other day at work. My mum brought this little set back from Thailand for me 2 years ago. It's a light yellow skirt and blouse with a photographic landscape print. It's crazy how fashionable and trend-forward Thailand is. The co-ord trend just arrived on the UK high-street now.

(6) Knitty. Since I started working my wardrobe must have doubled. The amount of clothes I bring back after a week at work is crazy. Need. To. Stop.

(7) Vans X Liberty. Love, love, looooove my new trainers. My bf got me these as a belated birthday present and they are soooo beautiful!

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H&M X Brick Lane Bikes

Since 2004, H&M collaborated with luxury designers. From Karl Lagerfeld to Maison Martin Margiela, all the sudden everyone of us could afford luxury items. Personally, I found these collaborations more and more disappointing over time and I'm glad to see that H&M's choice in collaborations is changing! On the 7.3.2013 H&M's capsule men's collection with Brick Lane Bikes will be available in stores and online. The 11 piece collection ranges from waterproof jackets to vintage-inspired bike jerseys made from sustainable materials. The vibrant colours and thought through functionality make this collection definitely a great addition to the wardrobe. This collaboration choice is not only right on trend but also much more authentic and surprising than its high-end designer collaborations.

Wenn wir von H&M hören denken viele von uns sicherlich gleich an die zahlreichen Designer Kollektionen, die die Marke schon seit 2004 für die breite Masse erhältlich macht. Nun hat H&M sich endlich etwas Neues einfallen lassen und bringt zusammen mit Brick Lane Bikes eine Kollektion für Fahrradfahrer raus! Ab dem 7.3.2013 wird die 11-teilige Kollektion, die nachhaltig produziert wurde, in über 180 Läden und online erhältich sein. Mit dieser Kollktion reagiert H&M  auf den jetzigen Fahrradtrend und erschließt sich außerdem eine neue Zielgruppe. 

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Collaboration: Barney's New York & Disney

Disney and fashion? No, I'm not talking about horrendous Micky Mouse designs but about Barney's New York collaboration with Disney. Them two created a cute & fun video together which brings all our favourite Disney characters to the fashion world! Watch this video to see Minnie, Snow White and Anna Wintour all together at Paris Fashion Week. Thinking of my recent marketing lecture about Generation Y, Barney's New York definitely tries to target a younger consumer with this video. However, I can't imagine any woman no matter what age disliking it. If they do, then it's probably because Minnie and Co. are turning into skinny models at the end of the video...which looks a bit odd I've to admit.

Disney und Mode? Nein, es handelt sich Gott sei Dank nicht um schrecklicke neue Designs mit Micky Maus Ohren, sondern um Barney's New York Kooperation mit Disney für ein echt süßes Video! In diesem verschmilzt nämlich die verrückte Pariser Modewelt mit der von Disney und Minnie Maus träumt von einer Modelkarriere. Es sieht ganz so aus, also würde Barney's New York versuchen mit diesem Video einen jüngeren Kunden anzulocken (sprich Generation Y), aber ich bin mir sicher, dass jede Frau egal wie alt (vielleicht sogar Mann?) dieses Video mögen wird...und wenn nicht, dann ist es wahrscheinlich weil Minnie Maus plötzlich Size Zero trägt.

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Alexa Chung for Madewell

We all know Alexa Chung is cool. When I saw this Sneak Peak video for her Madewell collection though I realised she is even cooler than I thought she is. The way her hair blows in the wind, the way she smiles and her amazing triangle necklace...I don't wanna say it's a girl crush but I could watch this video all over again and again and again. The beautiful song 'All die young' by Smith Westerns and the nostalgic touch of the video paired with Alexa Chungs beauty will most defintely make this collection successful.

Das Alexa Chang einfach nur cool ist wissen wir alle. Das sie allerdings SO umwerfend ist ,weiß ich erst seitdem ich sie in diesem Madewell sneakpeak Video gesehen habe. Die Vintage Stimmung und tolle Musik, gepaart mit Alexas unbeschwerten Art ist einfach nur traumhaft. Eins ist sicher und zwar, dass die Kollektion schneller ausverkauft sein wird als du 'girl crush' sagen kannst.

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Cherie Messerli for Thomsen

I love water colours. I always loved it and I wish I could paint the world around me in it. There is nothing prettier than some dreamy, blurred coloured stains on textiles. My attempt to redesign my blog background in water colours was a fail though. A massive one. Sorry about that weekend of SoapiUk ungliness on your screens.

However, the actual reason why I'm talking about water colours is the colloboration of american stylist (now based in Paris) Cherie Messerli and Parisian brand Thomsen. She created a stunning, pastel, limited edition of hand painted prints on shirts and dresses. I need it, I WANT it, but I can't. It's only stocked in Opening Ceremony (NY, LA), Optitude (Tokyo) and Thomsen (Paris). Its time for some DIY.
This work doesn't need many word. Enjoy.

Photos by Scout Holiday

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