Within Vintage

People who read Instant Flowers might have seen this video already. One of these girls, the gorgeous tall one with the gamine haircut, is my niece. Even better,  she's the best niece you could ever wish for, the kind that loves scouring the streets of Amsterdam with you in search of the perfect little coffee bar. When she showed me this video, I figured: why not plug her latest endeavour on my lil' blog here as well?

My niece and her friends set up their online shop Within Vintage last year and I'm dead serious when I say that they sell some really great stuff. This lookbook video, made by Manon of Instant Flowers, pretty much sums it up: the cutest group of friends you've ever seen, the perfect soundtrack and and the coolest stock of vintage shorts, sweaters and loads more. Like the Within Vintage Facebook page for more information and spread the love - x

Jalouse

Une Fille Comme Les Autres from Jalouse blog on Vimeo.

There's really nothing I can add to this. I wish that I was still gap-toothed and I sort of feel like going out and pick up a copy of Jalouse myself. That's what you call good advertising! - x

Momentary Bliss

(Giles and Dries Van Noten AW12 via Backstage Firstlooks)

Yes I'm still very much alive! I have been busy doing...I'm not sure what exactly. This semester at university has been very linguistics-oriented so far and I have been feeling very...inert. It feels like they lured you in with literature and historical criticism and now that you're fully in shit starts to get serious.

Whilst in this vegetative state of mine, I have kept track of some shows during all of the combined fashion weeks. But while clicking endlessly through style.com isn't all that interesting, reposting them here would be even more redundant. I always get the feeling that I'm supposed to check out every collection in order to be on top of things. It's not like I get the references or even remember what a certain designer did for Winter three years ago. Still, it feels as if, when I don't do this, my interest in fashion in general loses its validity. Does anyone recognize this feeling?

But there's an in-between for everything and two things have kept me sane during this little existential crisis: Backstage Firstlooks, which offers a way more intriguing perspective on the clothes and the models, and the utterly charismatic Garance Doré with her Pardon My French series. And when all else falters, there's always Natalie Joos to keep you entertained with her wit and her chameleon sense of style. Have a look! - x

Aubin & Wills

Aubin & Wills Spring 2012 from Aubin & Wills on Vimeo.

Today I took my final exam, which was French Lit, and now I'm ready to do absolutely nothing but read, sleep and bake for an entire week. And of course most importantly, blog! Updating just for the sake of updating seems pretty redundant when you don't really have anything to share but now that I have nothing but time on my hands this is too lovely not to share.

When I was fifteen, I used to be in awe of Irina Lazareanu (and if I'm being honest, her hair). She's absolutely stunning and 'hors catégorié' in a way. Maybe it's all the French Lit still stuck in my head at the moment but she always seemed more than a model to me. 

She is featured in the Spring campaign of Aubin & Wills alongside Alex James. Irina Lazareanu + London + reto filter = I'm in. I don't know Aubin & Wills that well but the clothes are right up my alley. Honestly, so many new things have been added to my never-ending wishlist.

And I sort of miss London. Like a real tiny little ache in my heart. But I'm heading to Amsterdam tomorrow so all's well. Lots of love  - x

Le Mont St Michel ♥ Das Pop

Le mont Saint michel fall winter 2010 from adeline mai on Vimeo.

This is what happens when a fine French label teams up with an average Belgian band. Luckily, the frontman himself dresses rather phenomenally. And he's the one who helped design Le Mont St Michel's first male clothing line. You've probably heard about the launch already, but the video is full of hot boys, übercool French chicks and retro-coloured goodness. 

I have a ton of homework and I think I might have lost my star connector ring. Pause for an exasperated sigh. I'm actually quite sad about the ring. Good thing it's True Blood Marathon Tuesday!

L'amour fou

Tomorrow, I'm going to see Yves Saint Laurent - L'Amour Fou, the documentary about the legendary designer, narrated by his lifelong partner, Pierre Bergé. To me, this is a rare insight in the life of of someone who has left us such a legacy. If it hadn't been for him, pantsuits and safari jackets wouldn't have such iconic pieces. One might even say we as women wouldn't have been the same. I'm obviously not an expert, but I'm indescribably excited to get a glimpse of his life, from his time at Dior to his retirement, up until the sale of his estate. Watching this trailer already sends shudders down my spine, the actual movie will obviously be off the hook.

And so I leave you for tonight. I'm terribly out of the loop. I'm way behind on other blogs and even my own one, that's starting to die a slow death. I don't particularly mind. Lots of love, Lies.

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My mom is in France for the week and she took the camera with her so I had to resort to other ways to show you my outfits. Enjoy this clip of me being all clumsy and making a fool of myself. I think it's rather funny.

The upside of her absence is the fact that I get a chance to try on some of her shoes. When the cat's away, the mice will play and all that. Like these slightly massively whorish boots. They look fine on her but on me, they again look very inappopriate. Might have something to do with those knee highs, huh? Don't worry, I only wore them to take my dog out for a walk in a nearby park so no creepy pedo stares this time.

And Cody Simpson playing in the background? I just can't help it, I'm sorry. Future voice of a generation. Move over, Biebs.

And mommm, if you would read this, don't worry, I didn't wear them for long. I promise I usually  never wear your shoes behind your back. jk jk