Busy bee

I was in doubt for a few seconds when I pulled this outfit on, because I was afraid I looked like a bee as result of the color combination. However, I decided I was not looking like a bee (and if so, I didn't care) and so it came I went out with this black-yellow outfit. It's just a simple casual look, but it was worth trying these items together because I love to try new color combinations (I've never worn black and yellow/mustard together because of bee problem). Please let me know your thoughts about this for me kind of unusual color combination: love it or loath it?

** Voor de Nederlanders: Vergeet niet mee te doen aan de Outfitters Nation giveaway!

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Blue monsters

It was the perfect day today. I passed my last exam of this year yesterday, and I decided to celebrate it with an early Friday morning shopping session. I bought myself such nice things and I truly feel euphoric when looking at my acquisitions. It was the first time I took my new blue monsters outside. I think they are fantastic, and I love the fact they are sooooo eyecatching because of their amazing shade of blue. The bag is from the vintage section of Shoppalu, and it's not the only item of the outfit that's aged: I found the navy turtleneck yesterday when I restructured my closet. I haven't worn it for years but I think it's time to wear it again now. Oh, and what do you think of the scarf (available here)? It's a combination of different colors (the color of the bag, the shoes, the socks, and the top among others) and in my opinion, it's a must have to survive the winter cold!

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Bag - Shoppalu, Scarf - CauseWayMall

Tutorial: Distressed jeans

"A pair of jeans should be a part of you, through all the victories and getaways. They should know you better than you know yourself, and only improve every time you wear them. With every scratch, mark and hole they should tell it like it is. That this is your life, and you are the master of your own destiny. You're not a lamb, you're a lion. So make your mark and let it show." - Outfitters Nation

When the lovely people of Outfitters Nation told me about their new campaign, I was immediately excited. It's called "Make Your Mark", and it's all about jeans and the way you can leave your adventures and experiences on them. All the jeans of the collection have a sandpaper attached, so that you can customize them in the way you want. I wanted to rip ánd bleach them (over-the-top, soooo totally me haha), but I couldn't find bleach anywhere in the house, so a DIY of a bleached jeans is still in the planning.

Sooo... HOW DO WE START?

Step 1 Buy a Outfitters Nation jeans here. I really recommend them , by the way. I've never worn such comfortable jeans (honestly).

Step 2 Choose the places you want to look pale and rub with sandpaper on those places (only horizontally, then there will be no hole but only a faded look)

Step 3 Choose the places in the pale areas you want to have ripped. On those places, you have to rub horizontally ánd vertically on the jeans. If you want to make holes, you obviously have to rub harder (or even pull the hole apart with your hands, like I did).

Step 4 And don't forget the edges of the pockets! It creates such a real distressed look.

Step 5 Almost done...

Step 6 Remove the fluff from the jeans (and clean your room, because probably everywhere will be substance)

Step 7 Done! To create a I-don't-care look, you can roll up the pipes.

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Let's rock this shit

After my latest outfitpost with the cute dress, I thought it would be cool to post a thougher look. And do you think there are better ingredients for a though look than leather, faux fur, a ripped jeans and a snake bracelet? The destroyed jeans and the oversized leather clutch are DIY, and I already introduced you to my feet's leather companions yesterday. Soooo, what do you think?

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Be casual

A day off, a shining sun, a couple of deadlines for uni. It's a day to wear comfortable and casual clothing. It's probably a bit different style that you expect from me, but though I hope you like it. I'm completely dressed in Outfitters Nation. Furthermore, I'm pretty excited about a new purchase I did last Monday. Keep an eye on my blog tomorrow, if you're curious about it.

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Ripped jeans/Blazer/Top/Belts -  Outfitters Nation, Bracelets - H&M

On top of the world

If you see the rain and feel the cold in Holland today, you can't imagine these pictures were taken yesterday. But it's true. I'm wearing Outfitters Nation ripped jeans. I didn't use to wear jeans often, but since I got in touch with this brand, I love them! I think these ripped ones are totally stunning. And the color is also perfect for sunny days. Of course you can run to the shops and buy a pair if you want to experience what I experience when I'm wearing these jeans. However, what's another possibility: If you like their facebook page, you're able to win some great stuff - like a year of free jeans or something like that - from time to time. And they keep you informed about the news about the brand and, very important, the discounts!

I started a couple of do it yourself projects recently, and this clutch is the result of one of them. I'm crazy about simple, oversized leather clutches at the moment. And acting like a wanabe designer is one of my favorite pursuits the last time. I ensure you  you'll see a lot more do it yourself stuff in the future.

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Ripped jeans - Outfitters Nation