Multiple shades

As promised yesterday, here's the first outfitpost with the bag. I wore this outfit last weekend, when the weather was still delightful. It's a pretty simple look, but I think it's still interesting because of the use of items like the two-toned sunglasses and the ombre sweater. Call me conservative, but I'm always careful with wearing see-through clothes. I want them to look classy, even though most people would say they are less decent than high-necked tops or ladylike dresses. However, I believe see-through clothes do have the potential to look elegant, feminine and classy. When properly styled, a cut-out maxi dress or a sheer shirt can be even more chic than a non-transparent piece. And even though this look isn't intended to be very sophisticated and solid, I think it's important to consider whether the see-through item is still decently enough. Anyway, I think the sweater has passed the test. I love it in combination with the black bandeau bra. It strengthens the feeling of spring!

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Shorts - Outfitters Nation; Sweater - DressRepublic; Sunglasses - Accessoirize;
Shoes - Carel van der Meer; Bag - Guess via Bagageonline

The warming up

I can barely wait to buy my new spring and summer wardrobe. One of the (many) reasons for that: the pastel trend. The items in soft colors definitely stole my heart. However, the climate in Holland doesn't allow me to wear a whole outfit in pastel colors already (think: mint green transparent skirt, peach strappy sandals, and white t-shirt when it's raining..), but I found an alternative. The outfit I wore today consists of light-colored items, but it doesn't look too summery. I guess you can see it as a wintery warming up for spring's hottest trend.

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Bag - Arafeel, Rose quartz pendant mecklace - Dress Republic

Associations

They say the human brain stores memories in the form of a network of associations, and in my case (as you may expect from a real fashion addict like me) these associations often have to do with clothes. Take this outfit as an example: the blazer strongly reminds me of my trip to London last autumn, the shorts make me think back of a really funny shopping spree, and the two zoppini bracelets are for personal reasons of important value for me. Actually, I associate every garment I own with a moment in my life, a particular thought, or something similar. I guess it's one of the reasons why fashion is such an interesting science - yes, you're reading it correctly: I call it a science.

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Necklace - Dress Republic, Bag - Arafeel

Patterned legs

People say you can hardly go wrong with black and white. In my case, I guess it's true. I really like black-white ensembles, especially when it's foggy and/or rainy outside. To avoid looking like a checkerboard, I chose printed leggings instead of just plain pants. Actually, I have to confess this was not the main reason for chosing to wear these leggings (I just thought it fits the story so well haha). The main reason was that I want to wear them as much as possible in winter, because they are my favorite leggings ever (for obvious reasons. I mean, look at them!). Even though I usually don't buy a piece of clothing in different colors, I also own these leggings in navy-black. I can't help it, I just can't get enough of them!

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Amethyst necklace - Dress Republic

See-through ombre sweater

Ombre hair has been totally hot this year. Actually, I think some people did a really good job when applying this hairtrend to themselves. I've never dyed my hair before and I'm not planning to do it in the future, so I chose an ombre sweater (available here) instead of ombre hair. It's a grey see-through one and even though the look you see me wearing in the pictures below isn't a really good option for braving the cold we're facing at the moment, it's a really good option for an evening or night out. I've got a million ideas to style this sweater in both winter and summer outfits, and I can't wait for you to follow me and my new ombre friend in our journey through the seasons!

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Sweater - Dress Republic

Mysticism

Wow, I almost can't believe I wore this look four days ago. Time flies! Recently, I totally love styling outfits consistent with my ideas about the time of the year. That's why you see lots of sequins, golden items, and sparkles on the blog lately. This is no different this time, but I added another element appropriate to the holidays to the look: mysticism. In my opinion, the end of the year is mostly marked by cosiness and fun. However, it's also a time full of mysticism. And let it be I think I own a pair of tights that are the embodiment of mysticism: My Henry Holland tights! They give some exposure, but not to much; They are mysterious black, but there's also a gold detail on them; And last but not least.. They are perfect in combination with my new dress from Shoppalu. It's from their vintage section and it's officially a top, but it's big enough for me to wear it as a dress (which is a huge yaaaay! because I think it's even better as a dress).

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Dress - Shoppalu, Golden cuff - Dress Republic, Bag - ARAFEEL

Walking on golden shoes

Christmas shopping has to be done in an appropriate outfit, if you ask me. And do you think there's any color more appropriate to Christmas than gold? No, there isn't (if you ask me, again). I have to confess I changed my black lace-up boots into these little treasures after the shopping, but the reason for that was that I wanted to make my entrance with these shoes later on the day. Gorgeous shoes deserve a gorgeous entrance on a special occasion, don't you think?

The jacket I wore is from Vivi Clothes. They sell a diverse collection of clothes (and more), but I think this jacket suits my style the best. It's great for the party season, because the bow on the front makes it definitely an eye-catcher, but it's also appropriate as daily wear. Opinions, pleaaaase! :)

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Gold cuff - Dress Republic, Blazer - Vivi Clothes

My furry friend

I was totally into glamour last week. And what's better to get a glamorous look than a faux fur coat and wavy hair? I really like my renewed coat. I made some adjustments to it a couple of weeks ago, because I didn't like the collar it had. Now my furry friend is just as I want it to be, and I can't stop wearing it because it's perfect to brave the cold (and to stay fashionable when doing that).

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Green and orange calcite necklaces - Dress Republic