Straw Bag

How d'ya like my Ke$ha face?

As you can see I found a straw bag! They sold these at the store I always work at during summer break, so I got it at store discount for just 13 euro. SCORE! I love how the rope handles are adjustable. When there's little inside I like it slung over my shoulder, but when I'm heavy loaded I prefer to carry it in my elbow like those girls with tiny puppies in their purses. I feel like I totally subconsciously succumbed to this new straw bag trend. I've been wanting one for a few weeks and since then I've been seeing them pop up everywhere. Does this mean I can't resist trends and have been seduced into wanting one, or is there some subtle undercurrent in our world that simultaneously creates this need in me, and the trend in society? FASCINATING

I've had these shoes since I was 18 which is now almost six years ago. Dayum I'm getting old. Anyway, I couldn't resist their cute bows, comfy fit, sensual shape and funky/retro leopard print back when I bought them and I still love them to death. They were natural tan leopardprint initially, but I rubbed in some dark blue shoepolish and ended up with this purply color which perfectly matched the leather trimmings. Love em even more now! Lesson: don't be afraid to do weird things with your clothes. Ok, maybe that is a sucky lesson.


BY the way people! I have selected the winner of the Shopbop 100$ giveaway!
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Congratulations, darling! Be sure to let us know what you got with those 100$!

If you didn't win: don't despair, I have another giveaway in the works that will be going up one of these days, and I can already reveal that there will be three winners! So happy to be able to give something back to you guys :)

I have a small favor to ask: like this page on facebook, and then like Eline's poem on there! She is passionate about poetry and realy wants to win this competition!

dress: T2 vintage
wedges: Bershka
bag, belt: Pimkie
lipstick: 2B cosmetics (Kruidvat)
nailpolish: Hema (fingers), model's own (toes)
ring: Alex Monroe
glasses: H&M



PS: today's dose of foodporn


Warm weather calls for italian yumminess!

39 comments

  1. I love love love that dress. I seriously wish I lived near that vintage shop! So jealous. If I ever go to Belgium I'll have to go suss it out.
    Such a nice summery outfit, just as I thought the weather was getting better here in Scotland it went back to being rainy and cold :(

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  2. YAY you found your bag!!!! :D You look lovely as always. Those shoes are so much fun! I love when things last for years an years :)
    And I'm off to vote for her now :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  3. Glad you found a straw bag. I love your sunglasses.

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  4. lovely outfit! i especially love your bag!

    http://sarassweetstyle.blogspot.com/

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  5. Muuuuuy guapa, looking positively gorgeous my dear. You've inspired me to wear some colourful pink lipstick tomorrow :)
    So nice to see that the sun is still shining over at good-old-Belgie.
    Oh and what a fantastic way of transforming some shoes, I thought that was their natural shade.

    Have a fantastic weekend gorgeous xxx

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  6. Yummy food, yummy dress, yunny bag, yummy you I think.

    C x
    Check out Style it Five and join in

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  8. oh, should be congrats to the blog give away winner. :)

    liked the fb page and the poetry of your friend. you finally got the straw bag and love the floral dress and sunnies. :)

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  9. i want that platter in my belly. i cant believe you painted your shoes with polish. id never think of doing that but they look so cute.

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  10. Nom, to foodporn. And I think I will never get sick of your heart shaped glasses and happy poses!

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  11. I need to find myself some cute heart shaped sunnies. They're adorable:)

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  12. Die schoenen zijn echt geweldig & ik vind dat ze er nog erg goed uit zien voor 6 jaar oud te zijn :D

    x

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  13. That dress is sooo pretty! I absolutely love it! The print & shape are perfection!

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  14. you look SOOO gorgeous! and i love those heart sunglasses, you rock them better than anyone i know! :)

    xo
    lyndsey of hellolyndseyyy<3

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  15. Such a gorgeous floral dress! Also kinda reminds me of something that is '50's inspired. I think you totally rock that era- seriously! But what I love the best is that you chose to wear this with purple shoes- what a cute twist instead of just the regular colors of black or brown. Mmm and those Italian finger foods look heavenly....(even though I just ate dinner LoL!)

    I am totally going to have to figure out a good way to get a tutorial going.. I'm working it out in my brain... it would be a fun thing to feature!

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  16. oh my! such a cute dress!! and shoes!! and purse! and sunglasses!! haha i love finding pieces that have been on my want-list forever! i just LOVE that the straps on the purse are adjustable!!

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  17. yes know i am hungry!!! anyway; i went wow when i saw the shoes. how gorgeous are they. isn't it fabulous when you have rediscovered something very old!! i love it when is start wearing an old piece, that i have totally forgotten about. i love the little bow and the color, they are so perfect with the colorful dress. the little flowers are so magnificent. the little belt is so perfect. i love seeing you in dresses with a lot of movement

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  18. The dress is lovely, perfect with the bag (so glad you found one, yay!) and the shoes! And of course i adore the retro sunnies!

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  19. Supermooi kleedje, en de wedges zijn zooo leuk!!

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  20. so jealous of RINNY!!! i love your adorb dress!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  21. Mmmmm...give me that tomato and mozzarella! Okay, sorry about that distraction. Let's talk about the outfit! I love the mix of floral prints, and the bows on those shoes are the perfect touch of cuteness. Happy you found that bag!

    Santina
    http://stylebysantina.blogspot.com/

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  22. I love the latest post with amazing prints!!!

    xx

    www.dineinstilettos.blogspot.com

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  23. I love the print on this dress and the fit of it, so gorgeous! I love straw purses every summer, they're the perfect picnic bag. Love this!
    xJennaD

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  24. I'm off to do the Facebook like! And I really love this dress and shoe combo on you - the heart shaped sunnies just tie the whole thing together perfectly.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  25. 1) I am jealz of your Italian feast -- maybe I'll make a charcuterie-heavy lunch :)
    2) I'm fascinated by your shoe-alteration technique: how did you evenly apply the nailpolish?

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  26. That is a fantastic dress :) Looks great with those shoes too.
    And OMG nom nom. So jealous of your taste buds right now!

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  27. I just wrote out the longest comment on here and it didn't save. BOO! Anyway, I was saying that I think you seem like the sweetest girl to hang out with and have I told you that? It seems like you would be right into having adventures, listening to records, and drinking beer!

    This summer outfit is ultimate! Floral dress and wicker purse - amazing! I need to bring out the heart-shaped glasses this summer. You have inspired me. You look so lovely in this dress shape, as well.

    I wore my faux-fur coat out last night and was not warm! It is hovering around ten degrees centigrade here in the day time.

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  28. Those shoes are fantastic. I love that you changed them up and made them your own. And now I desperately want some mozzarella and salami...

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  29. Those shoes are fantastic. I love that you changed them up and made them your own. And now I desperately want some mozzarella and salami...

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  30. I need to find myself some cute heart shaped sunnies. They're adorable:)

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  31. 1) I am jealz of your Italian feast -- maybe I'll make a charcuterie-heavy lunch :)
    2) I'm fascinated by your shoe-alteration technique: how did you evenly apply the nailpolish?

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  32. i want that platter in my belly. i cant believe you painted your shoes with polish. id never think of doing that but they look so cute.

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  33. I love the latest post with amazing prints!!!

    xx

    www.dineinstilettos.blogspot.com

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  34. Muuuuuy guapa, looking positively gorgeous my dear. You've inspired me to wear some colourful pink lipstick tomorrow :)
    So nice to see that the sun is still shining over at good-old-Belgie.
    Oh and what a fantastic way of transforming some shoes, I thought that was their natural shade.

    Have a fantastic weekend gorgeous xxx

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  35. I love love love that dress. I seriously wish I lived near that vintage shop! So jealous. If I ever go to Belgium I'll have to go suss it out.
    Such a nice summery outfit, just as I thought the weather was getting better here in Scotland it went back to being rainy and cold :(

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  36. so jealous of RINNY!!! i love your adorb dress!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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