i'm prada you're nada...

after what felt like an eternity of saving money for it - the day finally arrived and last friday i went to snatch the bag of my dreams!
(it was quite the task to find out the modell type and the color - so many shades of gray...)
but here it is - i proudly present: prada bn1713 in agrilla

on the rebound...

i was unhappy - so i bought a bag... now i am feeling better... 

merry christmas to me...

a little early christmas present from me for me... :-D

marc jacobs classic q hillier; color root beer

h&m craziness

here we go again: yesterday, this year's h&m designer collection with isabel marant hit the shops and the craziness begun...
with color coded braclets you had the opportunity to shop the collection in store - every time slot was 15 minutes...!!
i wasn't that crazy to get up at 5 am or earlier...
so when i dropped by the shop around 9 am i received the gray braclet - which meant my shopping time slot was from 12.20 - 12.35 (it was the last time slot by the way!)
but that fitted my schedule quite perfectly as i had a hairdresser appointment that morning anyway!
i was only worried that when i am allowed to enter the restricted area at h&m nothing would be available anymore and not in my size...
and that was a fact! only very few items were still available and not all of the in my size... however, i got the white and the grey tank, the glitzy pants and some jewellery... 
same was for online shopping - the page totally broke down!!
but i finally managed to score the pumps... 
so all in all i am quite happy with my picks - i had a nice day and i am one experience richer :-)

however... i still hope i can score the boots... ;-)

i am officially hooked!!

ever since i bought my first expensive designer bag bag in June – i am absolutely addicted!!

back in june i spoiled myself with the michael kors jet set item chain tote in vanilla :-)

(which is not that expensive, but was a huge step for me!)

i had an eye on that bag for quite a while but never could make a decision about the color…

that is btw. my main issue with buying an expensive designer bag – i can never decide about the color!!

so… back in june i got slightly panicked that this bag will be sold out… so i ordered!!!

first i received the notification that it was sold out… and i thought: great – now that i made up my mind and finally ordered it is sold out.

i had no high hopes, but one week later a huge (really huge!?!) package was placed at my porch.

there it was… totally chic and clean, and i was immediately in love!

before i had the ‘the more the merrier’- attitude when it comes to handbags… so i have quite a collection of handbags in every color, every shape… mainly form h&m, zara, accessorize, etc.

but ever since the mk-experience i am no more interested in those bags (or to be more precise: to buy bags at h&m & co). i always think if i save that money, i can spend it for a designer bag ;-)

as you can see now i am hooked and addicted!

as mentioned i always have the color issue… the bag has to match the outfit… etc. and vanilla is not a color for the season ahead…

now I just ordered the stella mccartney 'falabella' in light grey… ooops…

and hot on my x-mas whishlist is the marc jacobs 'too hot to handle hobo' in black…

PS:  every time i run around with my mk bag – i notice a different behavior:

- on myself: i totally take care of the bag (e.g. i don’t put it on the ground)

- on others: when they give you an approving once over – i know it is mega-superficial, but somehow i receive a different perception… 

curls, curls, curls...

thanks to the tutorials and my new curling iron that i can use :-)

totally obsessed with it!

current obsession: you tube hair styling tutorials

i never was the one to spend hours on you tube… but from time to time i use it to get an inspiration for hair styling (already showed you the casual sock bun that i still do a lot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMdh8nXwckU) and right now i am really into it.

it all started when i read in a magazine how to make the fishtail braid, but the description and pictures where a bit confusing… so i entered it in you tube and taaadaaa a very simple tutorial came up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyZkowmdZv8

i really prefer those kinds of tutorials that are simple and clean, like the ones from the beauty department:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyZkowmdZv8&list=PL341E0EFA2CAF0D85&index=1

and maybe i will also learn how to use the curling iron that i possess since 2 year, but never used, simply as i don’t know exactly how and burnt myself once…

but i really want to have those loose curls, and it looks so simple!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMdh8nXwckU

so if you have time, and if you are interested in some new and easy hair do’s – check it out! 

it’s really worth it :-D

current obsession: ox blood

seriously – i really have to restrain myself, otherwise i would by ANYTHING in this color!!

right now i am totally in love with ox blood.

and i have the feeling that you can combine it with any other color:

black and white (sure…), dark green, crème, nude, rose, cheetah prints, etc.

by now i already have a serious collection… hopefully i still wear this color next f/w season…

here are some items i call mine – and i am still contemplating for a leggings, another pants and a bag… typically me – i have to have it all…it’s like an addiction!

currently craving: chunky knits!

funny – last year i did not even like to wear sweaters!

and know i can’t seem to get enough of the chunky knits – my latest obsession!

especially when they are long and have some glitzy details…

in the meantime i don’t even have enough space in my closet, as chunky knits are not very space-saving… and my collection is steadily growing… and winter has not yet arrived…

obsession: high top sneakers

it took a while for me to chum up with the high top sneakers, and i hesitated when buying my fist ones in UK at topshop - i went in and out of the shop like three times and tried them on twice before taking them with me... 

and now: what can i say - i totally love the trend!
the shoes are very comfy and they are not as blunt as normal sneakers.
here are the additions i plan to buy:

and yes, i go for the cheapies...

obsession: mint

my latest obsession ist the color mint! dresses, jackets, pants, accessories,...