Check Mate

Kenzo dresses with belt / Mango sleeveless tank / Fashion Union white sleeveless top, $30 / Mango navy blue top, $50 / Cropped blazer / Dark pink, $75 / Topshop checkerboard skirt / Checkered shorts, $65 / Check This Matching Separates / Rochas print trousers / Jane Norman black slim fit pants, $63 / Planet patterned scarve, $48 / GRID CHECK MIDI PENCIL, $84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have developed an obsession with this check print. I don’t know why but I love that it is such a simple print, yet playful and sophisticated at the same time. You won’t have to accessorize much with these pieces as they are already quite bold – I think a clutch bag in a nice popping colour like yellow, orange, blue or red would go so well with it! Especially the two pieces.

I am still on the lookout for white trousers with thin black stripes. If you see one let me know! :)

 

NEW YORK

 

SELECTED graphic t shirt, $27 / T shirt / Kate Spade canvas shoes / Kate Spade leather wallet / Kate spade watch / River Island hat, $12 / Black and white wall art / Leather bound notebook / DENY Designs throw pillow / New york home decor, $34

 

Hello Lovelies!

How have you been? I missed you! Yes, I am still alive, and yes I am still in Beijing! But not for long!

 

I am going to NEW YORK on Monday! Eeeek!

 

I am very excited, not only have I never been to New York (or the East Coast for that matter) but I have always dreamed about living in New York one day! I will be there for almost two months until the beginning of September and it is work related so I am actually getting paid to be there – cannot believe how lucky I am! That being said it makes the whole trip a little bit more unpredictable as I don’t know how much I will get the chance to explore the area around New York or even travel to other cities but I guess it will be good any way. I hope I get some time over a weekend to fly to LA as I have so many friends there right now… let’s see. I feel very lucky to have so many opportunities thrown my way and I can only advise anyone to go where the wind blows you, there are so many exciting things happening along the way!

 

I am a bit scared of packing as I hate it and I always wish I could just take everything! But on the other hand the US is just the perfect place to go shopping so I guess I should leave some space in my luggage!

 

Thanks for reading, even if my posts are so rare! :P

 

Much love,

 

Ines

 

SALE picks from the high street under £75

 

H m dress, €24 / H M short beaded dress, €14 / H M top, €18 / H M knit cardigan, €20 / H M long sleeve blouse, €9,63 / H M sleeveless top, €4,82 / H M lined jacket, €9,63 / H M purple motorcycle jacket, €18 / H m coat, €60 / H m skirt, €12 / H M high heel bootie, €20 / H M high heel bootie, €24 / H&M ankle strap shoes, €12 / H M pocket purse, €20

With the new year comes the sales! From Designer to High Street – everyone is discounting the last season and tempting us with spring colours and chiffon dresses. Be smart and shop the pieces that were a little out of your price range or just haven’t made it into your closet yet – cause you still have a couple of months to wear it until the weather will let you throw on your chiffon dresses!

Here are my favorites from the high street’s big retailers! Which ones are your favorites? Links below the pictures!

H&M: My H&M picks are all quite classic shapes with a little twist. I love H&M for timeless shapes that you can wear in different seasons and different occasions. The palette is pretty much in soft, simple shades of black, blue, grey and beige.

 

Topshop mini dress, €36 / Topshop coat, €36 / Topshop jacket, €42 / Topshop navy shorts, €22 / Oh My Love skater skirt,

€18 / Topshop skirt, €24 / Topshop leather shoes, €22 / Topshop red leather booties, €29 / Topshop leather shoes, €36 /

Topshop peeptoe booties, €29 / Topshop kohl shoes, €42 / Topshop rhinestone jewelry, €10 / Topshop bracelet, €10 / Topshop chain necklace, €36 / Topshop accessory, £75 / Topshop hat, €14

 

Topshop: Topshop is the place to go for more quirky, on-trend designs and patterns. I picked a wild mix of things that caught my eye; I sometimes find their online offering a bit overwhelming… these are some things that I would like to take home. As Topshop is a little on the pricier side in terms of high street they do have some great bargains during the sale and I especially love their wide choice of whimsy heels that are usually more than 50% off… (check out those burgundy leather booties and the embellished coat, both down to €36 from €120!)

 

 

Black mesh dress, €17 / AX Paris going out dress, €18 / Black velvet dress, €9,63 / Embellished t shirt, €6,02 / Night out top, €6,02 / Roll neck sweater, €12 / Black biker jacket, €39 / Vintage black skirt, €14 / ONLY black flared skirt, €17 / Peeptoe shoes, €17 / Duffle backpack, €14 / Croco handbag, €9,63 / Black gold jewelry, €4,82 / Gold chain jewelry, €3,61 / Black wrist watch, €6,02 / Skull jewelry, €2,41 / Polish jewelry, €3,61 / Tribal jewelry, €4,82

NEW LOOK: New Look has a really impressive sale going on right now, I had a really hard time choosing the items as I loved so many things on the website! They have a great selection of dresses, tops and skirts and I loved the bags and rings I saw. They discounted heavily and since New Look is quite affordable already most of these lovely items are a total bargain! Check out the T-Shirt for less then a tenner and the cute backpack for under £15!

And yes, I want all of it.

Almost forgotten…

Just found these pictures on my external hard drive! They were taken around the same time last year with my lovelies Kerstin from Mademoiselleroy and Van Ahn from Chopstick panorama when we went to a market in London… kinda can’t remember which one it was… was it Borough Market?

Anyways. It made me miss London a bit and especially all my friends who I left behind when I moved to China. I found many great new friends in Beijing too but it’s sad that you can’t have them all around you at all times.

In this regard a big hug to my friends in London – I miss you! <3

xxx

Favourite Christmas Jumpers

Hey my lovelies!

I just got back to my home town in Germany! 

Feels good to be back home. Although China decks out on Christmas decoration and lots of blinking lights everywhere it just wouldn't get me into the Christmas spirit. And it's pretty tacky too... Being back in my home with all the decoration and lights and having my family close instantly makes me feel that Christmas is just around the corner! Don't know about you but I love Christmas. I love the decoration, the family gatherings, the cold outside, a nice fire in the fireplace, hot tea and... PRESENTS haha. 

Like every year I will be spending Christmas at my grandparents' house. We dress up at Christmas eve but I like the English tradition of Christmas sweaters! Best to snuggle up in front of the fireplace with a hot chocolate in hand and a good book... 

Here is a selection of my favorite jumpers in stores now. Which one is your favourite?

xxx

Ines

día de los muertos

Boo!
On Friday was “Día de los Muertos”, the Day of the Dead.
It is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. People built little altars to commemorate the dead, decorated with flowers and “calaveras de azúcar” ("sugar skulls"). So I dressed up as one!
Unfortunately I was in a rush to get to the party so I couldn’t take proper good pics but you get the idea!!
This was my inspiration:

xxx

graduation

Hello Strangers!
Well I guess I am the stranger here – given that I haven’t posted in aaaages. Well one of the reasons is the above – I am a Graduate! My ceremony was last Monday and with it my University days are over. At least for the moment.
I have been working in Media Buying for the last few months after my last exams (another reason for my absence) and I really enjoy it; I have the most amazing collegues you could wish for and most of them have become very good friends despite the short time that we have known each other. I will be very sad when the day comes that I am leaving for Shanghai but since then I will make the most of each day.
Time has flown in the last couple of weeks. The 9-5 life has its perks (such as more money and not coming home just to sit down and study again) but it also means no days off, less time for friends (and shopping) and no outfit posts. Office dress code is so boring! On top of that I don’t really have a lot of office-appropriate clothes. As a result there is not much to show on how I dress each day – unless you are keen on black trousers and a shirt kind of posts…
I do, however, accumulate quite a lot of pictures from my weekends and I highly intend to post them all. If I just wasn’t so busy after work every day! Hmpf – Adult life is hard! :D
So here is to a new chapter in my life – and hopefully some more blog posts! ;)
xxx
Ines

rollerdisco

Wearing: Dress – Topshop | Headband – Primark ||

Yay Rollerdisco!

I’ve been so busy these past few days! Now that I have finished my studies the serious side of life has begun! Read: Going to Job Interviews! But I am really excited and I can’t wait to see what future has in store for me!

These pictures are actually from a while back but I thought it’s never too late to post them! It was one of the last weekend for Thea (if you are reading this hun – London misses you!!!) so we decided to have some fun at the Roller Disco. And of course when it comes to anything  like that I had to ask my 90ies child Kerstin to come along! We had a good night, making our rounds on the dancefloor, dancing to Madonna and MC Hammer! If you are in London and want to do something different, check out the Rollerdisco’s website HERE!

P.s.: Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Blog TV session! That was good fun and shall be repeated soon! ;)

xxx

Ines