Showing posts with label H&M. Show all posts
Showing posts with label H&M. Show all posts

Sunday, 4 October 2015

My wonderful September ....



Can't believe it's October already, maybe because September was such a busy month. Ever since we came back from our holiday in France, we went from one activity to the other.
Mainly pleasant ones, so I'm not complaining!

One of them was a wedding. The invitation already was a feast for the eye and an indication of what to expect on the wedding day.
Love how the bride-to-be also shared it on her beautiful Instagram account blondhout , especially the way she has displayed her love for flowers so beautifully ....






And then there was the dress code, 'tenue de ville' in pastel shades.
Something that kept us busy, even on our holiday. One of our sons even bought a suit in Nimes and finding myself "desperately" in search for something to complete a purchase I did earlier to wear on the wedding.
 
When I read pastel shades it was the ultimate reason to buy the skirt I was drooling over for months. The gorgeous Pink Polka Dot Francesca which to my great excitement was included by their sale on the Cabbages & Roses website.
Already in love with the, now so fashionable brogues, I was so very pleased finding a matching pare by these white brogues from H&M ....






I was really hoping to find anything suitable to wear on the skirt during our holiday, but instead I fell in love with the beautiful fall fashion at Zara in Nimes. This happens to me every year at the end of the summer and I just can't wait to put on a warm sweater and boots, longing for Autumn again.

So instead of what I was looking for, I bought this blue sweater together with this skirt and my favourite at the moment, these blue flat shoes which now also appears to combine very well with my skirt. Even when the trees drop their leaves by now ....






Back home the "problem" was easily solved by another look at the always inciting Cabbages & Roses website and the buy of this Pink Polka Dot Clara Top .
So after all the men were foresee with a pastel shirt, we were more than ready to attend the wedding we looked forward to for weeks.



It was such a magical day in a most wonderful setting where flowers had the leading role, besides of course the beautiful couple ....






And as I already mentioned, gorgeous flowers in almost every detail .... 






But also in my garden flowers were still very present, because this was where I came home to after our holiday.Three simple Cafe au Lait flower bulbs has given me so much pleasure and they still do as I'm picking them still ....






Isn't this a stunning peace of art ....






Everything I've sown (my first time ever) this year has done so very well, also  -so it seemed- my unstoppable sweet peas ....






But September was also about having dinner with friends and not only putting food but also flowers on the table ....






And other kind of beautiful garden details like this dragonfly between my laundry ....






I've really missed this one, clearly in search for food and feeling a bit guilty I wasn't really prepared for this yet ....






Another highlight certainly was celebrating my 30th wedding Anniversary with this lovely man, it sure is true that time flies when you're having fun ....






There were lovely gifts including this -I think very unique one- beautiful hand drawn card in a gorgeous frame made by a dear friend who knows me so very well ....






Thirty years ago we gave a great party but nowadays I prefer to keep things small and to celebrate this milestone in the company of our family.
So we had a lovely meal at Loetje aan 't IJ with this heavenly view, all in all the perfect surroundings to me ....






September has been really good to me .... I want to wish you just the same for this month, have a wonderful October!

Anita
~xo~

































Monday, 20 January 2014

Downton Abbey look 2014 ....


For those who follow me on my Facebook page and Instagram  already know that I'm a big fan of the series Downton Abbey.
Not only because it's featured in my beloved country England but also my fascination for the clothes worn in the series.
For that matter I really think I'm born to late because I love the fashion from that time so very much!

This last Christmas I received a lovely present (after some hints) from my sons which is very close to the "Downton Abbey look" for me.
This is the gift what did start my search for more "downton clothing" ....


This blouse from Zara with a white collar with tiny pearls


There are several characteristics of the clothes from that time as lace and shimmery fabrics. Outfits with embellishment, embroidery and dresses with exquisite beaded necklines ....




Zara appears to have many similarities in their new collection with fashion related at that time, but then translated into fashion nowadays.
Just look at these dresses and blouses with lace and translucent details....


from left to right: blouse with cut work yoke , lace dress ,
 
t-shirt with lace detail , polka dot sheer blouse ,
 
combined embroidered top ,
 
combined lace top ,studio silk dress ,  studio lattice top .


But I also love the skirts with their high waistline, the special details and line of the collars. The comfortable cardigans and the occasional glitter here and there ....




Also this can be found at Zara with a link to the present, such as trousers with a high waistline ....


from left to right: sequined t-shirt , studio double buckle trousers ,
 v-neck blouse , mermaid skirt , top with beaded neck ,
long wraparound cardigan , two-tone jacquard jacket ,
jacquard trousers with buckle , top with faux leather cuffs .


And last but not least, all those lovely accessories such as the hairbands, pearls, hats, purses, gloves and shoes ....




What made my search very easy is that vintage is a hot item in fashion these days so it wasn't hard to find similar items in the current collection ....


From left to right: straw hat H&M , black shoes Zalando ,
 beaded necklace H&M ,gloves Zalando ,  jewel belt Zara ,
pattern crochet headband ,vintage Edwardian crocheted purse ,
 white shoes Zalando , beige shoes Zalando , hairband H&M ,
  bracelets H&M , necklace Zara , grey shoes Zalando , wool hat H&M .

I've gained enough inspiration for the new season so I would say.... roll on Spring!

Thanks for joining me and have a lovely week!
Anita xo