The Spring only started and it's already a busy time around here. I can't keep up with all my posts + college and internship. I'm also kind of sick at the moment, but despite how uncomfortable it is, I don't let it hold me back.

After this short reality check, let me take you on a trip under water. No, I haven't totally lost my mind here...

It's just that the girls from Oona invited us to a mini fashion show to celebrate the new River Island collection. The collection was based on Miami. This means hot days, bright colors and light garments. The theme of the evening was the underwater world. I love myself some theme events and parties, so I was a happy girl.

I must say I enjoyed the evening and the collection, but unfortunately the collection would definitely be more appropriate for Miami or some other city with warm temperatures. Belgium is known for it's lousy summers and even when the tempratures are high, it still not the same vibe that you get while on vacation.

I probably won't be going to warmer destinations this year, so all I can do is dream away.

It's all in cute details!

Those sunglasses rock big time!

So in love with that gorgeous hat!

Some snap shots 

Nathalie rocking her Marni necklace

Most items that I liked, I found off the runway

 I hope I'll find this dress in store, need it!

This jacket is also pretty neat, don't you think?

River Island Preview X-Mas collection 2011

Tuesday we were invited by the wonderful pr girls from Oona to attend the preview of the X-Mas collection of River Island. The event held place at their own offices in Antwerp.

The collection was all about reinventing the Christmas classics. 70s chique was main trend. Bold colors and accessories, flared palazzo pants, lace, embroideries and fake fur are the keywords. With these elements you are sure of being the centre of attention during the holiday parties. River Island is relatively new on our Belgian market, it's becoming well known fast. Their take on trends is interesting and there's is a big variety of accessories and bags to accompany the clothes. There's still some work on the quality of some garments.

I must admit there were a few pieces I really fell in love with some of the items, especially the blue pleated midi skirt. I'll be on the hunt for it soon. 

It was a very warm evening with a lot of lovely fellow bloggers. I was nice to see you all again!

Arriving with Manon from Affreux 

This ice sculpture was one of my high lights of the evening. Seriously! I love all clear stuff and ice with trapped accessories in it is just über cool!

The feather details on the dress = looove

Eye catcher of the evening, these embroidered shorts

Yummy ice cream!

Must have this skirt

Two pair of shoes that caught my eye and were actually wearable at the same time

   

Merry Nathalie ^^ Looking at her just makes me happy  

Absolute Mrs. K. with the absolutely incredible style

Bloggers make circles

Five in a row : Manon from Affreux, Me, Pema from VogueMoment, Cindy from Glamour Bbey and Annebeth from The Styling Dutchman 

My silly face

With Afrodite from The Fashion Folio, Nathalie from Merry Makers and Gilles from Wood and Rags 

And what's going on there with my shoulders, I look almost wider that the mighty Gilles. Rugby player inspiration that it :)

I was wearing a Cos striped top, H&M Garden Collection blazer, Vivienne Westwood brooch, H&M jeans, Sac d'Anvers bag and Cypres brogues.

That day I forgot my camera, so a big thanx to Annebeth from The Styling Dutchman , Manon from Affreux  and Bo from Fashion Blog Bo

And when u thought the post was at it's end, well u though wrong. Here're a few shots from the lookbook 

The green, the feathers, sigh!

Beautiful red palazzo pants, me wants! 

Earring heaven!

Ok, done now.

Thanx to Oona for another great evening! 

River Island S/S 11 Preview p. II

A few new pictures from last months preview of the s/s 11 collection

of River Island have surfaced. It was a nice night to celebrate my birthday.

Here they are.

Euhm, "working" :p

River Island S/S 11 Preview

Last wednesday, on my birthday, I was invited to the preview of the new s/s 11 collection of River Island. Despite a large amount of schoolwork i still decided to go, I already missed the opening of the store in september.

It was nice to see some new pieces and dream away about the warm summer days that are so far away. Especially now, when it keeps on snowing here.

I saw lot's of amazing accessories and the mens collection was pretty impressive too!

It was also nice to see some familiar faces from the Belgian blogging scene. Especially Krizia from Shark Attack whom I wanted to meet for a long time. Unfortunately, she was already leaving by the time I arrived.

All the guests received a gift certificate I bought a nice fake leather jacket with a gorgeous shoulder detail. It is something I wouldn't be my first pick if I was just shopping, but I wanted something special. I also bought a pair of shoes, will I'll show U later.

I'm absolutely obsessed with clear jewelry, can't wait to add them to my collection!

My jacket

Fell in love with this bag, it's a perfect match for my scarf.

I've been loving red lately, so I decided to wear some of my red pieces, which I have been buying lately.

Wearing: H&M dress, harness and tights, Veritas blazer and scarf, Lipsy jacket, vintage clutch, ebay wedges.