sayonara hiawatha

Just a few nostalgic shots to say goodbye to a dear dress of mine. No, I'm not going to sell it, but the fringe has to go. Like this I wore it to festivals. After all that hard living and without the fringe, semi-retired, it will be just a cute, linen summer frock. Of course I will do it myself, but lately I use a great tailor for the clothes I buy second hand. Incredible what a good tailor can do. She makes me fit into dresses that otherwise zip only half way up. Gone is that frustration.

Do you tailor your clothes?

Dress Of two minds, boots Isabel Marant, earrings Isabel Marant, belt vintage, necklaces Gorjana, Ariel Gordon

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monday vibe, wishes and links

Tiare Hawaii Eyelet Top,  Cauri Ring at Merci

 this weekend we dragged the furniture out on the terrace and put the awning up. We spend all weekend there, only for a few hours in the basement, me practicing guitar, my guy taking a nap after a long bike ride and the dogs to cool off. 

The grill needs a good cleaning, and the kiddy pool for the dogs must be filled. but we are ready for summer. Good that I already found my summer jam/riff. Can't wait for Deap Vally's album to drop.

have you seen the Bling Ring yet? Want to catch a matinee this week, how very Don Draper of me.  Waiting I'm rewatching the classic kids gone wrong trio: Foxes, Over the edge, and Little Darlings.

I had to peel myself away from this Tumblr. And speaking of surfing, I was drooling over these custom made, girly wetsuits.

Every morning I try to eat out on the terrace, can't wait to try this granola recipe. 

At breakfast I read my magazines on the iPad, my favorite editorial this weekend was this one with Stella Tennant. I'm in love with her pup too. I have too many dogs already, but here you can find a greyhound to adopt ( or donate something for their chow)

Have a great week everyone, and be outside!

MSGM Cut our top

American Flag bracelet Chan Luu, Zoe Karssen Riot sweatshirt, Green Wayfarer Ray-Ban

Broderie Eyelet swimsuit Topshop

Neon Wetsuit, design your own!

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harem pants on the beach

Hi! How is everybody doing? I just came back from Italy. We are thinking about getting a summerhouse, so this was almost a work holiday. Being all dressed up for that, I put on these slouchy pants the moment I had time for my self.  Remember the blue pair? So soft, and I love the different patterns at the waist and on the pocket. This red pair was perfect as beach cover up. Pajamas for the beach. It is my new thing.

Have you been to the beach yet?  

Forever21 harem pants sold out but try these scarf print ones, Velvet tee, Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

Clare Vivier Pouch on sale now!

Pachacuti hat

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How to: Strut your stuff on the beach

Red Vichy Bikini Laurence Dolige, Poppy BAndeau bikini Lisa Marie Fernedez, Blue Stripe Bikini Topshop

I have an easy solution for body confidence. Next time on the beach why not adopt an Alter-ego? A bit of Sasha Fierce. When choosing your swimwear, think who am I, and who do I want to be: are you a bike lover? A desperate housewife ( wear the Farrah swimsuit and smolder) Were you born to sail the world? Is the Virgin Suicides your favorite movie? Find your inspiration and be that girl.

Nothing more sexy than a chick with personality.

Red One piece Dnud, Rainbow stripe bikini River Island

Regatta Bandeau Bikini J.Crew, Bikes and Stripes Maillot Anthropologie

Waddle Gathered Bikini We are HAndsome, Cactus One-Pece Tori Praver, Floral print bikini Sandro

Taupe Bikini &Other Stories, Denim bikini Forever21

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Nineties reflux/redux

It happened. The nineties did resurface as a fashion trend. In the actual nineties it almost was as fashion didn't exist. Sure it was the decade of the supermodels, but the obsession was more with their faces, editorials, and famous quotes, than their street style.
But of course kids that were toddlers in the nineties feel nostalgia for that decade. My so-called life, Nirvana...Meg Ryan is even named as a fashion icon. Meg Ryan? I can't remember what she was wearing in her movies. Wide pants? I have to look it up.
The nineties was the decade of Seinfeld, Cobain, 90210. The Rachel. Julia Roberts looked like this. The Spice girls!
Well there was always Kate Moss. Yes, Kate and Johnny. Winona tattoos. And when Uma showed up in this Prada dress, celebrities woke up from their fashion slumber. I know this makes me sound old, but the nineties trend is surprising to me.
I want to forget about scrunchies (but they came back!) or Brenda Walsh. But everything comes back. EVERYTHING: grunge and plaid, double denim, dungarees, bomber jackets. Everything Cara Delevingne is wearing.
Of course there it was: the plaid shirt, around your waist. Well, sorry, to literal. Eddie Vedder is cool, but not my icon.
But a jacket. Yes, why not? It makes a dress a lot less precious, and wearing one only on my shoulders, is photogenic, but does work only on photos.

So tell me, do you like nineties fashion? Are you bringing it back? Crop top anyone?

Dress Maje, Jacket Current/Elliott the snap jacket, hat HatAttack crusher, Boots Jenny by Isabel Marant

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monday vibe, wishes and links

Moto Vintage Boyfriend jeans at Topshop, Silk shirt at Everlane

 Summer started and with that came a rush of energy. 

More awake I am catching up on the things that I let slide this spring: music, travel plans, books to read, food to try. 

Are you a summer child like me? Do you feel revived when the heat of the sun hits your skin?

I have been listening to the record by Lady and the beekeeper while writing.

Sofia Coppola never fails to inspire me. This interview with her on celebrity culture is more revelatory than usual. Can't wait to see The Bling Ring.

I saw one of these chairs last time I was in Italy. So now I am excited to try  this DIY at Designlovefest on how to make a seventies inspired Peacock Chair.

The Chicfish a blog about restaurants, markets, people etc. that define retro-chic style has amazing photos and their feature on The Las Vegas Neon Museum makes me want to buy plane tickets stat.

I have been meaning to try edible flowers. You can buy them here at Terrain. And this Flower Power cake at Chalkboardmag looks amazing.

Have a great sunny week everybody!

Leopard Shoelaces at Amazon, Vans Authentic slim lace

Sandro Top, Rodarte Top at OC

Perfect denim shirt Current/elliott

Top at River Island, Cinzia Araia Boots at LuisaviaRoma, Frame Denim Skinny jeans in St. Tropez

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selfies & buy(s) of the month

Dress Velvet, Jacket Forever21, Belt Miu Miu, Boots Golden Goose

 Before heading out to see Left Lane Cruiser, I wanted to shoot some quick outfit photos. But my tripod broke, so hence the selfies.

This dress by Velvet is going to be my favorite summer dress. Perfect after the beach with sandals, at night with heels and a leather jacket and today with boots to see to a concert.

I have four army jackets, but this one is my go to. It is just the right cut and shade of olive.

Another favorite buy, is the bronzer by W3ll People I tried this week. W3ll people is an organic brand from Austin Texas. Their bronzer is believable, sheer, with no sparkles. I have tried their eye shadow and concealer too, and I am very impressed.

OK got to run, have a great weekend everyone!

Excuse the scared expression, I am facing my reflection! xoxo

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