Graphic Black 'n White

A trend you will be seeing a lot come spring is graphic black and white print. Pair this trend with pops of neon for playful look or metallics for a more chic look.

 Shirt; Front Row (store in Curaçao), Skirt; BCBG ("here"), Wedges; New Look similar "here" and "here", Sunnies; Thrifted, Lipstick; Chanel #96 Excentrique 

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Aztec Print & Western Jewels

After a few hot weather days and an 9hour plane ride back, I'm back in cold and grey Amsterdam. I'll be reminiscing the warmer days with the upcoming photos I took in Curaçao. You do not have to wait to wear the aztec print with western jewels, imagine a chunky aztec print knit with western jewels to wear this combo now! 

 Top; Brandy&Melville ("here"), Skirt; Forever21 (old), Sandals; Seychelles ("here")

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Re-wear Your Sequin Holiday Dress

This holiday season "the sequin mini" was a big trend. I myself wore this number for new years eve (I did not even get to wear it out since  came down with a fever, oh well). As always I try to find ways to re-wear a dress so it does not just hang in the closet. 

To balance out the glam of this dress I paired it with short biker boots and a jeans vest to make it more tough than chic.

Dress; Forever21, Jeans Vest; H&M (last summer)

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Snapshots; Curaçao Style

Some snapshots of my Curaçao days; summer style outfits, xmas gifts and island lifestyle. The finer things in life, I'd say.

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Breakfast at Fayme's - 2012: Year in Review

Happy New Year!!

I had a wonderful time blogging last year, what was a hobby turned into a passion.

I enjoy getting creative and hope to inspire many more this year!

Thank you for your support 

and don't forget to keep on following ;)

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Beach Attire

 First trip to the beach, wearing a lace cut-out top/tunic as a beach dress paired with gladiator sandals (both old) and my denim duffel bag (American Apparel, "here").

Greetings from Curaçao!

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DIY Xmas Gifts; Round-up

A little round-up of the DIY Xmas gifts I have been posting the past few weeks. 

Hope you got to make some one happy with these self-made treats, I know I did. 

Just a few more days until Christmas...

Personal Hot Cocoa; "here"

Chocolate covered Spoons; "here"

Chai Tea Mix; "here"

Spa in a Washcloth; "here"

Sugar 'n Spice Body Scrub; "here"

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The Statement Earring

We all know about "The Statement Necklace" and "The Statement Ring, but now it's time for the  "The Statement Earring" to shine! An awesome way to pull big earrings off is by layering a laid-back look; I'm wearing my chunky knit with a peek-a-booh denim shirt.

Wear your hair up or in a low bun and just show 'em off! 

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Beetlejuice

Running some last minute errands before leaving this cold and grey Amsterdam. Might as well make the best of it by layering some of my faves.

Navy stripes and burgundy knit, embellished with my beetle.

Jeans; J. Brand (old), Necklace, Sweater & Oxfords; H&M, Button-down; Unban Outfitters

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DIY XMas Gift; Sugar 'n Spice Body Scrub

I have been making my own scrub for a while now and I find it so nice and easy. Last year I even hosted a DIY scrub party ("here") because there are so many ingredients to choose from! For the holiday spirit I made a Sugar 'n Spice one which smells so yumm! 

What you need;

-Sugar (about a cup)
-Oil (I use almond oil, but you could use any nut oil or jojoba)
-Essence (I use Vanilla)
-Optional; Spices like Cinnamon

1. Add all ingredients to a jar

2. Make sure the dry and the oil ingredients are mix, especially at the bottom of the jar.

3. Pour oil till mixed well and a layer of oil stays on top of the sugar.

Et Voila! Your own Sugar 'n Spice Scrub!

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Outfit Post; Spots 'n Stripes

Pairing Navy spotted pants with a navy button up stripe shirt. 

Pants & sweat shirt; Forever21 (old), Stripe shirt; Urban Outfitters (old), Sneakers; H&M (on sale now! "here"), Sunnies; thrifted at Zipper 

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DIY Xmas Gifts; Spa in a Washcloth

Very easy gift to make and it smells so good while making it! 

The sea salt will dissolve in the hot water while showering, giving you a gentle scrub and the herbs or flowers like lavender will relax body and mind after a cold winter day.

What you need;
-Washcloths
-Needle & thread
-Sea salt
-Herbs or dried flowers of choice (I went with lavender and a mix of rose and herbs)

1. Scoop the sea salt and the herbs into the washcloth

2. Sew it shut

Et Voila! A spa in a washcloth! 

Note: after using it the first time it will harden up as it dries, before using it again wash till softened or till the salt crystals dissolve. 

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DIY Xmas Gifts; Chai Tea Mix

One thing I usually crave when it's cold or rainy outside is Chai latte! 

My friend and I where all about the chai lattes last summer. I tried different brands and different chai lattes (I have discovered my fav now), but why not make your own mix?!

The awesome thing about making it yourself is that you can make it as peppery or as cinnamony as you like! (I prefer more star anise and cinnamon then pepper and ginger) 

What you need;
-Cinnamon sticks
-Star anise
-Cloves
-Cardamom  
Optional;
-Dried ginger
-Peppercorn

1. Crush the cardamom, star anise and cloves 
2. With a meat hammer, smash the cinna-sticks
Note; Do not over crush, it's nice to see the shape of the spices

3. Mix it all together in a mason jar

When gifting, give paper tea bags (find them at a special tea store or a bamboo basket, find this in china town or asian store)

Et Voila! Your DIY Chai mix! 

Serve with with boiling water or cook a spoon full of spices with milk for a Chai Latte! 

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All that glitter is not gold...

 I couldn't help myself, but to wear the gold wedges. They are mighty comfortable and jazz up any outfit! Still I wish it was warmer out, just a few days and I'll be in warm Curaçao.

Faux Fur Vest; DIY (last year), Pants; Primark, Leather Top; Zara, Gold Wedges; New Look

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