Friday 8 August 2014

I ain't got the pennies but I got the pencils

So, like the title says: I can't really afford clothes... Haha how lame does that sound? It's not even that weird, I have a lot to save for! A new laptop and 3 vacations next year! Seems legit, right? Everytime I see something goooorgeous in a shop and I can't afford it, my heart breaks into thousand little pieces. But, it needs to be said that journeys are the only thing that cost money, but make you richer. So I definitely hope my trips and journeys of next year will bring some great experiences and discoveries!

In the meantime, I just sketch the clothes I love. Some are inspired by stuff I see at stores, others are just creations of my fantasy.

Here are just some examples!


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This dress is basically to wear when you stroll down the boulevard, after a day at the beach. You just put the dress right over your bikini or bathing suit and put a jacket on top if it when the wind makes it a little too cold. Of course I've drawn a beach bag to match it with, haha.




This is also wearable on the boulevard, but in mind I had a day in the park. You know, just for a picnic or to chill out with friends, food and music! For such practical things as going to the park, you need to think simple. Don't put on something that fits too tight or is just plain uncomfortable. You come to the park to relax. Wear something you can totally relax in.




I personally loooooooooove this outfit. The colors are so vibrant! I really wish I had the money to buy something like this, or the skills to sew it myself! But sadly enough, I don't own both. Well, we can always dream 'n draw! So, I created something to wear every day. In the city, at a (cocktail) party, at work, at school, etcetera etcetera. These colors are really striking, especially in this combination. It fits summer because in summer everything comes to life and becomes vibrant, but it would also fit winter, juuuuust because I love to stand out when everyone's dressed pretty boring.




I combined four things in here:

  • matching top and bottom 
    • I love this so much because it always looks happy and it's never a miss-match. It couldn't really go wrong. But... it's not to 'play it safe', you really stand out with these kind of things!
  • metallic
    • I do not own anything of this trend, really. I think it's made for skinny people. Since I'm not really that skinny, you won't see me wearing it. For example: when you wear metallic pants, your legs tend to look bigger than they are. My legs are sort of my insecurity-area, so that's why I would only love to own a metallic little purse.
  • graphic prints
    • this is something I always find so modern and bold. I love how the print itself can look so messy, but at the same time structured.
  • color-combi
    • pink and blue are colors I love to see combined. They really bring out the best in each other, from my point of view. 
To match the metallic and graphic shit, I gave the model a white coupe. I actually really love it, but I'd never go for white hair myself - unless it's a wig and I don't run into anybody I know!




Although many people say it's ugly and should be forbidden by the laws of fashion, I absolutely love the denim on denim look! I made this look a little rough by cut off shorts, bedazzled with studs and a top that also looks kinda grunchy. The bandana on her head just finishes the biker-girl-look!



The golden girl. I think the combination of gold and denim should be worn waaaaayyy more often. It's 'high class' meets 'affordable'. I gave her high heel black boots because I really really love this trend! I see so many different types of these shoes, but they all have one thing in common: I CAN'T AFFORD IT. I think I'll just wait my turn - which means I'll finally get to wear them in like 5 years haha.




I'd love to own a dress that fits perrrrrfectly and that I could wear to all kind of parties! Blue and purple are colors I find stylish and classy, but fun! The dress is flowy, which means it won't fit too tight, but at the same time not too wide so that you're suddenly looking 30 pounds heavier. I think it still shows a little curve. I hate strapless clothes, because they just never fit right. That's why the sort of 'shawl' which is draped over her shoulder, is attached to the back of the dress, which gives it the security of not falling down and showing your boobs around.
The dress is really elegant and to match it I gave her little gloves made of lace. If this dress actually existed and I saw it while (online) shopping, I'd buy it without a single doubt.


So there you have it. My own little collection of clothes I can only dream of! Let me know what you dream of! 

Much love, Yasmae.

Tuesday 5 August 2014

Love Letters

It's been almost 2 weeks since I've said goodbye to my love. He's on a roadtrip with two of his best friends, to see where Game of Thrones was filmed. Two more weeks and we get to see each other again!

But, of course this is a trip he should remember in his late 90's! So I bought him a book. It is said that books - and everything made of paper - is a dying medium, but I think I'll always prefer the feeling of paper between my hands rather than an E-Reader or something like that. 
I selected a  journal that would fit the theme of Game of Thrones perfectly. It needed to be authentic and trigger the mind to create, the hands to write.

I strolled down the gigantic book store in Rotterdam and after carefully doubting about e-ve-ry-thing, I selected the perfect one! Of course it's from Paperblanks. I absolutely love their style. Every one of their products is just so stylish, beautiful and the quality is excellent! Click here to see all the products.


It has this... Game of Throne-ish look! It even has relievo! Luckily, he absolutely loved it! The first pages were filled by me. I sorta poured my heart out on to those pages... I told him he should write down his experiences, discoveries and all of his stories. Once he has printed all pictures of his trip, he can just glue them into the book. Same goes for receipts and tickets!

So, what I'm trying to tell you guys? This is a great holiday gift for loved ones! Or... you can buy it for yourself and fill it all on your own. I'm 100% sure you are absolutely able to create wonderful and fantasy filled stories!

Also very much fun to do - aaaand cute - when you see each other again after the holiday, you can read each other your stories! 

Well, think about it and let me know if you've ever done this before or have plans to do it!

Much love and much fun on your holidays,
Yasmae.