Cinco de Mayo!

For those who think Cinco de Mayo is just a holiday or an excuse to sip margaritas or shot tequila, it is actually a day to celebrate the Mexican culture. 

It is celebrated in the US but originates from Mexico. It used to be a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy and now it is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. So here's a toast to the Mexican culture for being so colorful and ardent.

Salud!

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Happy Hump-day! 

Etymology; The term alludes to the fact that Wednesday is the middle of the work week, meaning that one has made it "over the hump" towards the weekend.

Noun; hump day (plural hump days)

1. (US, informal) Wednesdays

Quick Recap of my past week, for those who don't follow me on Instagram yet...

1. 2 Earrings become 1

2. New in; H&M Conscious Collection (100% recycled material)

3. Easter dessert plate (with edible flower!)

4. DIY shark tee

5. Spring's pastel colors

6. Gold rings everywhere! (H&M)

7. Pop-up catwalk in the shoppingstreet (Kalverstraat, Amsterdam)

8. "Make Coffee, not war!" 

 9. Dutch breakfast; Pancakes!

10. Print on Print; Floral & Leopard

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Breakfast at Fayme's; Most important meal

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.... To confess the truth, I skip it too often. When I do get the chance I like to spoil myself with a delicious breakfast, because it is my favorite meal time.

Make yourself a healthy, scrumptious breakfast this weekend, even if it's just by yourself.

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Denim, Leopard and Leather

Pairing some of my favorites and I guess these materials are historic classics to begin with. 

Starting with Denim which was first sold in 18oo's to the working class people. Now every designer in history must have used denim at one point in their collection and I can't think  of a world without denim.

Leopard (animal print) was trending in the 1950's, mostly worn by musicians, models and movie stars. It was a rebellious thing to wear and worn around the bohemian movement.

and finally leather, which played a big role in the development of civilization, using it for basic needs up to 1300 BC. which might be one of the oldest materials that made it through out the years into fashion. 

Now how's that for you Monday morning education in fashion?

Denim Shirt (old), Necklace and Faux Leather Leggings (Now); Primark, Animal Print Shirt; Thrifted in NYC Zachary's Smile, Sunnies; Thrifted at Zipper, Clutch; DIY

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Trend Alert; A Bugs Life

I've been obsessing over bugs for a few weeks now and then I started seeing them every where! I love, love, love Alicia's necklace (below) and I saw that Zara also incorporated bugs into their new collection. I started planting them around in my house (see kitchen towel and pillow case). A little while ago I went to the Tropen Museum where I learned that about 90% of all animals in the Amazon are insects, very fascinating some more insect facts;

• Whereas all of Europe has some 321 butterfly species, the Manu National Park in Peru (4000 hectare-survey) has 1300 species, while Tambopata National Park (5500 hectare-survey) has at least 1231 species 
• Around 25% of the world's 2 million described animals species are beetles (Coleoptera).
• The Longhorn Beetle (Titanus giganteus) can have a body length (not including antennae) of over 6.5 inches (16 cm),
• A single square mile of rainforest often houses more than 50,000 insect species
• Some scientists estimate that 30% of the animal biomass of the Amazon Basin is made up of ants

via; http://rainforests.mongabay.com/amazon/insects.html

Image via Cheetah is the new black

Zara New Collection ("here")

This insect tea towel by Studio Job is woven in the Textile Museum in Holland. Available "here"

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