Long Weekend Gone - Packing Tips

I'm packing for a short get away as we speak. Tomorrow early in the morning I leave for Lisboa, Portugal. I have never been so I'm super excited to see what this city has to offer. 

As I continue packing I leave you with some packing tips if you happen to make a city trip with all these long weekends coming up! 

tchau, veja-o dentro de alguns dias

(Bye! see you in a few days!)

Images via  Net-a-porter

Outfit Post + Beauty Regime

I love the peachy and coral hues for spring, not just for clothing but also for beauty products. Above you can find my go to products these days. 

Below my new pair of leopard print jeans (I couldn't help myself) 

Stud bracelets & Jeans; Forever21, Sweater; Primark, Loafers; DV, Bag; Michael Kors, Sunnies; Paul Smith

Happy Easter!

Easter Rainbow Cakes

If your looking for a fun way to present your cakes for easter, here is how!

 I took the easy way out an used a store bought cake mix (bad baker!), however I did make the "7 minute meringue frosting" from scratch using "this Martha Stewart" recipe (which really doesn't only take 7 minutes). 

 

 I made one big batch of frosting, then used smaller bowls to make the different colors. By mixing primary colors I created other colors. As a tip; if you'd like the color to be more pastel, use less food coloring. 

 Frost your cupcakes with a icing bag and top it off with some edible glitter or sprinkles.  

Et Voila! Your Easter Rainbow Cupcakes!

 With the remaining cake and frosting batter I made a second easter cake. Simply frost and decorate with some mini chocolate Easter eggs!

High tea birthday brunch

 Last weekends pictures of my friends birthday brunch. As you walk in the room you'd get a overdose of pink cuteness and a delicious sweet smell of yummie cakes and such awaiting us. Sipping on mimosas at 12 in the afternoon (it's Saturday, it's allowed) and tunes of Lana del Rey playing in the back ground (which turned into a big random mix tape)  

Some of the treats catered by my personal favorite bakery "Bakken met Passie" and others home-made by the birthday girl herself, it was all scrumptious and a big success 

 Mimosa's and birthday cheers

 The birthday girl and I

 How to wear striped pants; Take cue from these stylish ladies

-pair black and white stripes with a bright color like turquoise 

-or toughen it up with black ankle booties and a leather jacket 

To keep up with my adventures, follow me on Twitter @FemiMeaux

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Outfit Post; DIY Magenta Maxi

Saturday before heading over to my friends "high tea birthday brunch". I helped her plan for the past 2 weeks, I just had to carry over some of the last details and a birthday gift of course, hence the over sized basket that I bough last summer but never got to wear. It turned out a great success we all had a lovely time. I will share some of the details later on

(stay tuned) 

Coat & Shirt; Zara (last year), Skirt (DIY like "this one"), Mary Jane's; New Look , Rope necklace; DIY

DIY - Rope bracelets

You should be able to get all the supplies at a bead or craft store.  Hope you liked this tutorial and the bracelets. If you happen to make one I'd love to see them :) 

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Outfit Post; Mad Men Inspired

I have been wanting to wear my pencil skirt for a while now, I was just waiting for the weather to get a little warmer. Inspired by the classic pencil skirt, paired with a vintage inspired cut, "the peplum". I feel utterly feminine wearing this outfit, maybe it's the thought of the rise of the business woman in the late 50's early 60's or maybe just the silhouettes. Any body watch Mad men? I am so excited for season 5! 

Happy Friday!

 XO

Skirt; Monki (sale a while back), Top; H&M, Wedges; Kenneth Cole (old), Bag; Michael Kors (last season), Bracelets & necklaces; DIY, Sunnies; Thrifted @ Episode

Outfit Post; Bright on Bright

Hi there, a quick outfit post of one of the first spring days I got to enjoy! I just love walking around the city, looking up at the gorgeous crooked Amsterdam buildings, with the blue skies behind them, just gorgeous! (see snapshots from instagram below!)

Blazer; BCBG, Top; H&M (worn here), Belt; New Look, Sandals; Steve Madden, Bag; Michael Kors (last years), Neon Bracelet; DIY, Spike bracelet; Forever21

wandering through Amsterdam, sippin' on mint lemonade, yum!

Follow me on Instagram @fmeaux

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Outfit Post; Stripe on Stripe

These photos are taken just after the hair dresser. You might not notice a difference, but I do. Still need to play around with it my self and see if I can get it as nice of a blowout as my hair dresser does it. 

Wearing my Marni at H&M ruffle sweater and H&M Pj pants and Ganni Boots .

Watch; Swatch, Ring; Forever21.