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The Melancholy of Being Frozen in Time

19th May 2016 5 Comments

Vive Maria SS16, pastel spring look, dreamy style

Jazzafine, dear fascinator, cute headwear

vive maria ss16, flower print dress, 50s style dress

Vive Maria SS16, flower print dress, vintage look

streetstyle blogger, retro style, vive maria dress

style blogger, handcandy, statement bracelet

round flower sunglasses, dear fascinator, jazzafine headwear

pastel summer look, dreamy street style, 50s style dress

Vivienne Westwood x Melissa shoes, jelly high heels, net socks

Vow London, sunglasses, pink round sunnies

Very close to the chimney, there is a fawn, it always sleeps and sits on a bed of gravel, its big eyes open but dead, its fur soft yet cold. This is a memory of my childhood and bambi is still in my parents home, frozen in time and waiting there with its sad eyes whenever I come to visit. My father told me that he found it lying dead in the forest when he was a kid, and the gamekeeper had it stuffed for him. Since I was very young, I was fascinated by this creature, because it was my first and only very close encounter with a fawn.

For all beauty inhabited by this creature, there is a lot of melancholy in seeing it stuffed: Aren’t they made for running through the forest and snack on field flowers?

Therefore, my Bambi is no taxidermy, but a cute fascinator, the bed of gravel has been replaced with a bed of flowers and living Bambi can run freely in the forest. No animals harmed in the name of fashion here (even my shoes are plastic, you see).

Still, the memory of its stuffed version I hold very dear because it is strongly connected to something very precious: My parents, my childhood and the first place I ever thought of as home.

My Outfit:

Dress: Vive Maria, Fascinator: Jazzafine, Bag: River Island (old), Sunglasses: Vow, Bracelet: Goodhood, Shoes: Vivienne Westwood x Melissa, Socks: The Whitepepper

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Spotting Deer & Finding Designer Clothes

29th July 2015 11 Comments

Marc Jacobs, Little Sunny Bite, bear clutch

I went for a walk, found new clothes and a bear.

marc jacobs, blazer, miumiu glitter shades

Didn’t wear blazers for years, but who could resist this Marc Jacobs beauty?

Feeling like dancing with my full skirt.

What a dreamy rose print the queen of all shopping queens found.

Cheeky posing: Just had to while wearing a look like this.

golden pineapple, earrings, now or never

Favourite Fruit: The golden pineapple.

Vivienne Westwood, Melissa, jelly high heels

Vivienne Westwood shoes complete every look.

My photographer said this picture looked sad, I say this is my dreamy face.

golden pineapple, necklace, now or never

A pineapple comes never alone: This is why I have the necklace to the earrings as well.

Little Sunny Bite, bear Clutch, kawaii bag

What are you laughing bear?

golden pineapple, earrings, quirky jewellery

Another closeup because they are so cute.

Lena Hoschek, circle skirt, vintage look

“Oh my gosh, I’m wearing a perfect look” or whatever I thought when we took this picture.

Other girls go for a walk and end up seeing deer, I end up coming home with a bag full of designer clothes. A few weeks ago, I just wanted to walk a little bit hand in hand with my darling and before I knew what was happening I was standing in the Markentussi store – a fabulous vintage store. I found myself in their changing room with an armload full of clothes from Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs and Moschino.

By pure coincidence, this Lena Hoschek skirt was exactly my size. Don’t you agree there was no way leaving without it? And to top up my luck: The Marc Jacobs (not Marc by Marc Jacobs) jacket very close by seemed to be made for it. Gosh, I felt like the one and only queen of all shopping queens, getting just two amazing designer pieces in one stroke.

I’ve been collecting look books from Lena Hoschek for years but never owned a single piece of this outstanding Austrian designer. Her designs are obviously 50s inspired, but with a very distinctive twist. Quite a while ago, when I was still a poor student, I tried on a few Lena pieces and dreamt of owning something of those treasures.

I might be a few years older since then, maybe have a little less skinny legs and the first fine line on my skin, but I have this fabulous skirt as well. Getting older is so cool when it means that your dreams are coming true! I should go for a walk again, maybe I’ll spot deer then…

Do you also end up doing something you haven’t planned at all and what do you think about this look?

My Outfit:

Skirt: Lena Hoschek Vintage, Jacket: Marc Jacobs Vintage, Bag: Little Sunny Bite, Sunglasses: Miu Miu (slightly different pink here), Earrings & Necklace: Now Or Never,

Shoes: Vivienne Westwood for Melissa, Socks: Topshop

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Fabulous Flamingo

15th September 2014 7 Comments

Collectif Clothing, Tropical Print, Flamingo fascinator

Oh my Flamingo: Tropical prints and my favourite animal for today’s look.

Jazzafine, Flamingo fascinator, quirky headwear

Beloved Pink Bird: Always wear a flamingo with pride and a smile on your mouth!

Collectif clothing london, tropical prints, flamingo fascinator

Mint and Pink: My favourite pastel combination at the moment.

Cute Birdie: Isn’t it darling how he stretches its legs?

Collectif clothing, Jazzafine, flamingo look

Crop Top Crush: There is still enough sun to show a bare midriff, yay!

collectif clothing, sarong skirt, tropical print

Let’s get tropical: Toucans, pineapples and flamingos, what a perfect print!

Bleach London Rose, Jazzafine, Flamingo Fascinator

Pink Dreams: Loving every detail of this fascinator. It’s just perfection!

Rome wasn’t built in a day, this counts for this look as well. Ladies, you are finally welcome to see the look that took the longest time to be presented in the story of this blog. Every detail of the look, from shoes to accessories, was already set crystal clear in my mind for weeks, but almost like a conspiracy something seemed to prevent me from making it happen. The most annoying part of the story was, when the fascinator got lost in the post, somewhere between Germany and Switzerland. Oh, how I glared at the post man like a murder doll…

But finally the pictures are shot, the outfit looks as I imagined. Sometimes my outfit posts make me jump from my chair with joy because I think I created something I didn’t manage before. More harmony, more edginess, a colour combination better than a rainbow… But usually it doesn’t last long. It’s a big hunger inside me; the demanding desire to create new looks. I wonder where it comes from: Why do I need more flamingos in my life, why can’t I just be happy with ten skirts in my wardrobe instead of being the biggest supporter of pollution and carrying bag after bag of new stuff home? Why?

I seriously don’t know. I just love you; big monster called fashion. I love to be the most ridiculous girl in the eyes of people who wouldn’t dare to wear red shoes. So I keep on going on my highest heels. Today, this is my perfect look, but wait: Can I beat it with the next? I hope so, and I try. It’s already in my head…

Sending you a lot of flamingo love till then. I am very happy if you tell me how you like this look.

My Outfit:

Crop Top: Collectif Clothing, Skirt: Collectif Clothing, Fascinator: Jazzafine, Necklace: Tatty Devine, Shoes: River Island

Thanks to Jazzafine for the fascinator.

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Blue Sky and A Playful Wind

30th June 2014 14 Comments

Lindy Bop, Blue dress with pink dots, Tatty Devine gem stone earrings

Retro dress with sweet pink polka dots and statement accessories.

lindy bop dress, pink candy clutch, vivienne westwood melissa

The wind is in a playful mood today, just like me.

tatty devine, goddess hands bracelet, pink candy clutch

Goddess hands jewellery from Tatty Devine: My finds from their last lucky dip & sample sale.

Maison Margiela candy clutch, Tatty Devine gem stone earrrings, lindy bop dress

The candy clutch: I’ll never get tired of this handbag. It’s just too awesome.

I love reflections, all in blue and pink.

printed gems, statement earrings, tatty devine

A treasure from the Tatty Devine swap store: Massive printed gemstone earrings.

Tatty Devine, gem stone earrings, printed earrings

The biggest gems you’ve ever seen. Fit for a perspex queen.

Marilyn Monroe look, Tatty Devine, Vivienne Westwood Melissa

A little tribute to Marilyn – I didn’t even need to look for a ventilation shaft.

Maison Margiela, candy clutch, lindy bop dress

Hugging and treasuring my oversized pink candy.

Marylin Monroe look, vintage dress, rockabilly fashion

Sending you my kisses and hope you like my blue and pink vintage look.

An easy to wear look, perfect for visiting possible parents-in-law or for other occasions you want to look like your true self (or at least appear like this is what you are): A very, very sweet and good girl. Because I love style mix, I added non-vintage-style eye-catching statement accessories like my huge Tatty Devine gemstone earrings and the iconic Maison Martin Margiela candy clutch.

I bought this dress while showing a lovely friend some 50s stores in the city. She asked me for help when she was invited to a rockabilly theme party. I promised myself to just accompany her as a consultant. Of course it didn’t work and we ended up buying this dress both of us. I am just so very bad in resisting a pretty dress…

The wind was my good friend during the shooting, it understood my vintage look and helped me to create a true Marilyn Monroe mood with whirling skirt. Sometimes this little unplanned things are just the final touch to a look.

How do you like this look my lovelies?

My Outfit:

Dress: Lindy Bop, Shoes: Vivienne Westwood for Melissa, Jewellery: Tatty Devine,
Clutch: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M, Socks: Topshop

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A Sea of Flowers

10th June 2014 4 Comments

A pink flower affair is the look of the day.

pink hair bow, Anne Sophie Cochevelou, Barbie necklace

Wearing the biggest bow you can find is part of the look.

Miss Lovett, Vintage flower dress, celia

Dancing in the garden, round and round…

Anne Sophie Cochevelou, Barbie necklace, velvet choker

Barbie laughs with me and enjoys the good weather as well.

i love crafty, flamingo ring, pink flamingo accessory

Pink and purple: My favourite colours.

miss lovett, pink hair bow, kawaii doll outfit

Flowers, flowers, flowers: The biggest joy in summer.

flamingo ring, i love crafty, flamingo accessory

No perfect look without a flamingo, do you agree?

Chunky sandals and cute socks: My choice for this summer.

A sea of flowers and me in the middle. Today’s look is an overload of everything sweet. For one day, I leave the edginess at home and dress up like nothing bad could ever happen in my pink Barbie world. You could say that the outfit is an union of all childhood dreams you can think of in one single look. Girl, never leave the house without your cute socks and always wear the biggest bow you can find! Didn’t mommy tell you this when you were young? Mine didn’t, but it’s never too late to learn… 😉

Every spring and summer floral fantasy is back in fashion and it never ceases to amaze. There is nothing as feminine as a blooming affair from head to toe. The dress I am wearing is from the Miss Lovett SS14 collection. It’s very easy to wear, comfortable and I love the material and pattern mix. Like everything I own from Miss Lovett, it just fits me perfectly.

During the shooting, a cyclist mistook me for a doll and nearly fell from his bike when I moved. No sir, I’m no plastic, but your shocked face expression to learn so was truly fantastic!

What do you think about this summer look lovelies?

My Outfit:

Dress: Miss Lovett, Bow Headband: Topshop, Shoes: Topshop,
Necklace: Anne-Sophie Cochevelou, Flamingo Ring: I Love Crafty,
Diamond Ring: A Gift from a friend, Socks: Primark

Thanks a lot to Miss Lovett for the dress.

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No Caged Birds

22nd December 2013 19 Comments

Collectif Clothing, Mariella, Florence, Pastel PInk

Cages without birds.

Collectif Clothing, Velvet Skirt, 50s Style, Pastel PInk Outfit

Instead a lot of pink roses and cherry blossoms.

pastel pink hair, jazzafine, fascinator, roses, feathers

No true vintage look without fascinator, do you agree?

Pink petticoat, collect if clothing, pastel pink outfit, velvet skirt with roses

Petticoats are made for dancing!

Collectif clothing, pastel pink hair, pink fascinator, vintage

So proud that I managed to match the shade of pink from my top, hair and fascinator this well.

collectif clothing, knitwear, mariella, pastel pink top

Japanese cherry blossoms and pretty cages: Isn’t this romantic?

jelly shoes, juju shoes, chelsea boots, glitter

Wearing glitter boots, that’s how I roll.

Birds in cages dream of flying high, high on the sky. Freedom is a precious thing for those who lack it. Seeing animals imprisoned in zoos always causes a little bit of sadness in me, despite the joy of being able to see tigers, lions and elephants, without traveling to places far away and going to a safari. Therefore I am happy, that they are pretty bird cages on my top, but just beautiful cherry blossoms instead of imprisoned animals. The sweet illustration on my top makes me think of an Asian fairy tale, just like Disney’s Mulan. I’ll never stop being a Disney girl for sure.

I am back to pink hair as you can see. Feeling like a bird myself again, Sara the flamingo. And lucky me is a free bird as well. Free to wear whatever I want, free to have fun and enjoy myself.

This is one of my genuine vintage looks again. I know a few of you would love more of my fifties looks. I wasn’t very much into the mood for this kind of style lately, but a visit to Collectif Clothing changed everything instantly. I couldn’t leave without this skirt and top. Especially the velvet skirt caught my eyes immediately. It’s amazing: Like no other shop, Collectif seems to have discovered the secret of how to make girls feels like ladies, just with a piece of clothing.

Add a little bit of glitter – just like I do with my shoes – and every gray day will have a happy end. How do you like this pink look my lovelies?

My Outfit:

Top & Skirt: Collectif Clothing, Fascinator: Jazzafine
Shoes: Juju at Schuh, Tights: H&M, Rings: A Gift

Thanks to Jazzafine for the lovely fascinator.

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The Flamingo Princess

14th October 2013 31 Comments

collectif clothing, flamingo bag, pastel hair, vintage outfit

It’s flamingo time again!

collectif, 50s dress, juju shoes,flamingo bag

This incredible purse turns every outfit into a stunner.

flamingo, hand bag, kawaii, cute handbag

Look at Mr. Flamingo’s cute neck!

Isn’t this the craziest handbag you’ve ever seen?

vintage, retro look, 50s dress, collectif clothing

You can never go wrong with a flattering 50s dress.

swarovski, flamingo earrings, pink flamingo

The best boyfriend in the world gifted me with the flamingo earrings. Jealous aren’t you?

juju, flamingo bag, rockabilly girl with pink dress, flower print dress

A candy floss pink petticoat completes the look.

Little Black Swan, fascinator, Made in Japan, pastel pink hair

This fascinator from Japanese label Little Black Swan is made of a tie.

fascinator, headwear, Little Black Swan, tie fascinator

Attached lace and pearls turns it into a very female accessory.

Made in Britain, Juju jelly shoes, socks and sandals, pink jelly shoes

Socks and Juju jelly sandals again, my favourite footwear this year.

“A summer outfit?” you might ask. Yes indeed! I was in Barcelona for a few days and there it was warm enough for a look like this. We shot this pictures back at home, because there was no time for a shooting, but I just couldn’t resist to show you this look.

My flamingo addiction has no end and in this outfit I show you not just one, but two new flamingo accessories. I wanted to go for a rather sweet and 50s inspired look and wear a romantic flower print dress and a lot of candy floss pink.

While we shot this outfit, a few little girls were watching. I heard them say that “This woman looks like a princess”, which made me smile and happened to become the title of the post.

I had to be very patient until I could show you this outfit for a very special reason: I had my ears pierced only for the flamingo earrings and wasn’t allowed to put them on for a time that felt like eternity. But the look was just not complete without the earrings. Because I still have problems with one piercing I only wear one earring, but hopefully this will be over soon.

The other highlight of the outfit is the bag. It’s actually made from a garden decoration flamingo. I haven’t seen something like this before, just stumbled over it while giving in to my flamingo addiction and looking for flamingo things on the net for a whole eve. Believe me, browsing for flamingos causes an instant outburst of happiness, if you don’t believe me, have a try!

Please tell me you love this look as much as I do!

My Outfit:

Dress: Collectif Clothing (sold out), Petticoat: Vivien of Holloway, Fascinator: Little Black Swan, Shoes: Juju, Socks: Primark, Flamingo Purse: EyeCandySugar, Bangles: H&M, Ring: Serena Kuhl, Flamingo Earrings: Swarovski (sold out)

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10 Lovely Fashion Finds

9th August 2013 6 Comments

Miss Lovett, Glitter shoes, Candy Colours, Melissa

Red Lips Shoes: Vivienne Westwood x Melissa, Round Sunnies: Romwe, Crystal Ring: Nasty Gal,
Marshmallow Skirt: Topshop, Lightening Bolt Bag: Paul’s Boutique,
Flower Print Top: Lashes of London, Flamingo Phone Case: Etsy, Bow Top: Miss Lovett,
Glitter Shoes: Minna Parikka, Cat Face Bag: Sugar + Style

This is a selection of the items I like best in the online shops at the moment. A lot of prints, pastels and cute details included to spread fun.

I will ignore the darker autumn colours that are sneaking into the shops as long as possible. Down jackets? Nobody needs them, as long as there are light girly things spreading fun instead.

I definitely need the flower print top with the cute metallic bows and the Melissa heels. I think the lightning bolt bag is a winner too. I have a lot of fancy bags, but just a few bags for everyday use. This one could be the solution. I really have to restrain myself, not to order everything and I just hold back because I want to leave some pretty things for you.

What do you think, which of this items can’t be missing in the perfect wardrobe?

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The Jungle Alien

28th July 2013 16 Comments

tara starlet, tropical, know top, lime crime

Piep, piep, there comes an alien out of the jungle.

Natasha Lillipore, Eat.Me.Do, Hawaii, green

It’s no rumor: Aliens are green.

And they love to wear accessories obviously.

Lime Crime, mint lipstick, Natasha Lillipore, Hertinyteeth

Their eyes are very sensitive, so they love to wear sunglasses.

arm candy, squid, resin, sparkling glasses

There are loads of diamonds to be found in the jungle.

Watch out for alien girls, there might be more of them coming!

Look, my hair is already back to blonde. I wanted to see how long it takes till that happens and I am happy to know, that I can change from pastel pink to blonde in a week. I’ll definitely go back for pink again, but for this outfit blonde is just perfect.

I will have a little look into the future and this is what I predict: At least one of the comments for this outfit will be, that everything is beautiful expect the crazy lipstick. Lovelies, I am very grateful for all your warm compliments and as well open for criticism, but I won’t stop wearing weird lipstick colours. I am a crazy girl and I try to be bold, go to the borders and explore transformation. When I compare the looks when I started blogging with the latest few outfits, I see definitely a change. More colour and less fear. I feel like I am dancing on top of a wall, doing whatever fashion mischief I have in mind and trying to animate you to join me. Do you want to?

Today I thought it’s nice to be kind of a tropical alien. The outfit is a mix of vintage inspired items and recent fashion. The lot of green makes me think of something mysterious from outer space. In my imagination, it’s the colour of funny aliens, as seen in old science fiction movies. They don’t come to invade earth, instead they bring green jelly pudding for all of us. Yummy!

What do you think about this rather crazy look?

My Outfit:

Knot Top: Tara Starlet, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Vintage, Sunglasses: Her Tiny Teeth,
Belt: Asos (not recent), Rings: A gift, Squid Bangle: Eat.Me.Do,
Hair scarf: American Apparel, Mint Lipstick: Lime Crime

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Love Is Red, Love Is In the Air

5th June 2013 8 Comments

vintage, fifties, fascinator, rockabella

When Lovely Sara meets Miss Lovett…

retro, peter pan collar, miss lovett, pearls & swine

…love is in the air.

If there is a beautiful Pearls & Swine fascinator involved, the romance is perfect.

Pearls and Swine, MIss Lovett, Retro, Chic

Fashion heaven is on earth today.

miss lovett, miss ivi, peter pan collar, top

The cutest Peter Pan collar ever.

Who said that black flowers are not lovely? That is a lie!

The cats love to play games on my tights.

Skirt and top are perfectly matched. Same buttons, same fabric.

Kitty loves it to I bet.

Everybody who knows Sweeney Todd, remembers Miss Lovett and her worst pies of London. No worries, I don’t show you bad pies here, but lovely clothing from another Miss Lovett. This is definitely not the worst fashion of Mannheim (Germany). What Miss Lovett designs is a mixture of rock n’roll and cuteness. Everything is handmade with love. The top and skirt I am wearing are from the “A Kiss from Miss Ivi” collection, Miss Lovett’s latest masterstroke. When I opened the parcel, I was excited. The pieces look cue and feminine and are very comfortable to wear. The fit is perfect, even for curvy girls like me.

I love the cute Peter Pan collar of the top and the puffy sleeves. The skirt matches the top perfectly with the red stripe and the same buttons. The colour combination of black and red is one of my favourites and made me fall head over heel for this outfit. I recommend you, to pair outfits like this with a beautiful fascinator, high heels and red lipstick. Probably you can also go for false lashes like I did, to make the look even more dramatic. If you go out for dinner or have a date, it’s just perfect.

I am absolutely convinced by this outfit and already lusting after more pieces from Miss Lovett. You can pay a visit to the shop as well and treat yourself with something. You will find no bad pie in this shop for sure.

My Outfit:

Top and Skirt: Miss Lovett, Tights: Pamela Mann bought at Powder Room Zurich,
Shoes: Daisy Street, Fascinator: Pearls & Swine

Thanks a lot Miss Lovett for providing skirt and top for this outfit and as well lovely thanks to Pearls & Swine for the fascinator.