Tips&outfit: Brighton

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Sweet heavens... how we loved Brighton... I heard some good stories before going there so we were pretty exited to begin with, but what an INCREDIBLY awesome and gorgeous town Brighton is. The seaside and pier are lovely to visit, but the old town center with the mysterious 'Lanes' is what really gets vinthusiasts like ourselves going. The North Lanes are packed to the max with vintage, antique and thriftilicious hot-spots... one could have only dreamed of such a place. We spend a total of two days there, just roaming around on the streets... eating, laughing, drinking and shopping. On Saturdays, the streets of the North Lanes are blocked from traffic and the people all sit out on the streets enjoying each others company, while grabbing one of the many yummy bites and listening to live music. The atmosphere is just so incredibly catching, it is an absolute feast to be there! Here are a few snaps from Brighton. Unfortunately I did not manage to capture the great vibe out on the streets of Brighton, it was just too crowded to make proper pictures... but I guess you'll just have to take my words for the utter awesomness over there. Sounds like a place you would visit my loves?

Dress: 40s vintage

Hat: thrifted

Shoes: Bleyer

Gloves: H&M

Accessories: thrifted/antique

PARTY: Shady Grove Shakedown

Come hell or high water, it is time to shake things up in good old Utrecht! This September we will put our shady asses together for a proper dirty south hoedown. Fuelled by the craziest swamp sounds, Saturday the 28th the Lebowski will be the place for some bumpin n grindin, titty twistin, hoodoo stompin action! So get of your porch and grab your rusty guitars.  We are going deep into the grove and we would like you to get your hick on with us! This night is going to madder than a bobcat caught in piss fire!

The 28th of September, me and my darling Madame de Pompadour held our first big hoedown! We have been wanting to throw a huge party for a while and last month our dream came true <3 In the GORGEOUS Lebowski (Utrecht) we gathered up the most amazing band, two incredible DJ's and about 250 people to dance the night away.... AND DID WE! The first edition, in what will hopefully become a chain of Shakedown events, was an absolute succes. Check out our Shakedown website and these party pics to get an idea of our PAHAHAAAARTY! See you there next time?

 Some quick pics made by me <3

HELLLLL YEAHHHHHHHHH to our Shakedown

Trips&outfit: The Eastbourne Pier

For a long weekend on the English coast, we drove our car onto the ferry and headed for East-Sussex. Soon after arriving at our destination (which was quite the thrill, driving on the other side of the road and all haha) we completely fell in love with the Victorian beauty of the picturesque seaside town Eastbourne. It was such a beautiful sight to see the late 19th century pier decorate the waves like an extravagant jewel. 

Our hotel was right next to the pier at the seaside... what a punishment hihi! Especially since the weather was a-ma-zing. We enjoyed four days of gorgeous sunshine and 22 degrees... and since we prepared for somewhat more 'British' weather, this was quite the treat. During our short stay at the English south-coast we visited the mesmerizing city of Brighton, peeked over 530 ft high cliffs, enjoyed many full Englishes and some proper pints, sat on the beach with scones and of course; did some full blown thrifting! This is the first post dedicated to out little trip, showing you the beautiful Eastbourne pier in a somewhat French ensemble.

Jacket: thrifted

Skirt: Asos

Shirt: Primark

Beret: Primark

Shoes: River Island

Handbag: Top Vintage

Accessories: vintage/thrifted/antique

Outfit: Dress of coat?

As I tried this rosy pink dress on at the store, I knew I would  not wear it. It is made of wool and that is too much for my warm self to handle. But I just loved the shade and shape so much, I took it home anyways. Once home I tried the dress on once more and since I am lazy too: slipped the buttoned open dress on over my outfit. I then quickly discovered the full skirt of the dress-coat fits my fuller circle skirts like a glove! And voilá! I found a way of wearing my pink love, without being consumed by her impeccable isolation skills <3

Dress/coat: 50s vintage (Episode)

Blouse: vintage (Episode)

Skirt: Asos

Shoes: H&M

Purse: vintage (Episode)

Tights: Top Vintage

Accessories: vintage/thrifted