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! :)

 

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.

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

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

british summers

Skirt, Rose Ring – Primark | Flats – Topshop | Wing Ring - OASAP

Now that I actually can spend some time outside instead of inside dark, artificially lit library halls, I have could actually enjoy the bit of sunshine that we had the last couple of days. Obviously it has turned grey and rainy again (damn you British weather!) but hopefully things will brighten up on Sunday again.

Yesterday I was finally able to pick up my package from OASAP from the post office, I got some lovely little bits – and found this lovely wing ring as a gift inside! Thank you so much, I love it! I’ll show you the rest in the next couple of days!

xxx

Ines

                                                                          

Jetzt da ich endlich mal Zeit habe ein wenig draußen zu sein anstatt in dunklen, Kunst Licht durchfluteten Bibliothekshallen zu sitzen, konnte ich auch endlich mal ein wenig Sonne genießen. Natürlich ist es jetzt wo ich frei habe wieder grau und regnerisch aber die Prognosen stehen gut dass es am Sonntag wieder besser wird.

Gestern konnte ich dann endlich mein Päckchen von OASAP vom Post Office abholen, ich hab ein paar tolle Sachen bekommen – unteranderem fand ich diesen tollen Flügel Ring als Geschenk in meinem Paket – vielen Dank, ich liebe ihn! Den Rest zeige ich euch dann in den kommenden Tagen!

xxx

Ines

jardin du palais

 

What I wore: Dress – Primark | Coat – Vintage | Boots – Topshop | Fur Stole, Necklace – H&M | Watch – Claires ||

Hey Guys!
I know its been a little quiet around here lately but in the last couple of days I just couldn’t find the time to blog. These pictures are still from my easter holidays, anyone can guess where?!

As you know it was my birthday last week and my besty Michelle came over to visit me (who’s birthday it is today – happy birthday my honey!!!). Unfortunately I got sick the day before and had to hand in an important report the day before which meant that I basically didn’t have much time for her the whole day. We did have a lovely night at Bavarian Beerhouse though, although the decoration was a bit lame… but the waitress made up for it – everybody is so sweet there, if you ever have some time and don’t know where to go, go to BB in Old Street!

Anyways, the whole weekend was rainy so we kinda stayed in most of the time which was still nice; nothing better than watching movies with your best friend when you’re ill and its raining outside! Michelle left on Tuesday morning and since then I have spend pretty much every minute at Uni, working on reports and presentations. Really stressfull right now but then again, these are the last 4 weeks! Eeeep! Can’t believe I will be done on the 29th of May!

But yeah, until then there is loads more to do, so don’t expect too much from me, Uni is priority at the moment! I do think about going somewhere after my exams, was thinking of Marocco maybe, any suggestions?

xxx

happy birthday… to me!

YAY, its my birthday today! ^^

Unfortunately I am super ill, I caught a nasty cold and am sniffing my life away at the moment… and I still need to spend all day at Uni because a report is due tomorrow and some really important lectures today – so no staying in bed for me today! Plus, my best friend is coming tomorrow so I need to have everything ready before she comes! Stressed!

But to take my mind of the bad things, I created a collage of things I’d love to get but probably never will haha! My birthday money is probably not going to be enought to buy all of these but a few bits and bobs might end up in my virtual shopping cart over the next few days…

Now I’ll just stuff myself with medicine and get on with my day, tomorrow is hopefully going to be better; I booked a table at the Bavarian Beerhouse, Schwarzwälder Kirsch for everyone! :D

xxx

 

                                                                                        

Yay, heute ist mein Geburtstag! ^^

Dummerweise bin ich krank, hab mir ne fiese Erkältung eingefangen und schniefe jetzt so vor mich hin… noch dazu werde ich heute einen weiteren Tag von morgens bis abends auf der Uni verbringen, morgen ist ein wichtiger Report fällig – also keine Ruhepause für mich heute! Außerdem kommt morgen meine Beste zu Besuch, das heißt ich muss bis dahin alles erledigt haben – Stress!

Aber um mich ein bisschen abzulenken und auf bessere Gedanken zu kommen habe ich mal wieder mit Polyvore rumgespielt und eine Geburtstags Wunschliste zusammengestellt. Für die meisten Dinge wird mein Geburtstagsgeld wohl eher nicht reichen aber vielleicht landet ja das ein oder andere Teil demnächst in meinem virtuellen Einkaufswagen…

Jetzt dröhn ich mich erst mal mit Medikamenten zu und versuche den Tag zu überstehen, morgen wird’s dann hoffentlich alles besser; ich hab einen Tisch im Bavarian Beerhouse reserviert – Schwarzwälder Kirsch für alle! :D

xxx