September 30, 2013

DIY: Wrap Bracelet

We're both a huge fan of accessories and especially bracelets. It's a perfect way to give a simple outfit a personal look, and what's more personal than a bracelet made by yourself? This is a tutorial on how to make a wrap bracelet. This was just the first time I made it and of course they will look better after trying it a few times. Have fun!


September 28, 2013

Music Saturday: Daughter

Every week again... we're presenting another album of bands or singers we currently love.
This week: Daughter - If you leave



September 27, 2013

Look of the day: Palm leggings


So this is just a quick post about what I was wearing today. It is very simple, a palm leggings from the H&M and Versace collaboration, matched with a loose fitting black blouse and some escada black flats. Fall is really coming now and I bet these are the last days with some sun. But with fall coming, it also means that my most favourite time of the year is quickly approaching too: winter. There is just something about this season that makes me so happy. The short days give you the perfect reason to stay inside, snuggle up in front of the fire place with a good book and some hot cocoa. You can start decorating for christmas and spend some time skiing.
One of the things on my to do list for fall? Definitely to master the layering style. I am so bad at it! I guess, if you can pull off layering, you really can pull off everything else. What do you guys think?
Love, Jules

September 26, 2013

Things we love: Lists

We all know the feeling: you're laying in bed at night trying to sleep, and suddenly you remember all these things you should or could do during the next day. Oh well, I'll remember this in the morning, but before you know it, it's late in the evening the next day and you've done nothing other than being bored, admit it. Well this is just one of the many reasons why we love making lists. 

Besides the fact that you'll be able to do much more than normally, it also has a lot of advantages for yourself. You could make a list of all the things that make you happy or make you smile. This way you can make the arrangement with yourself to do at least one thing every week of your list. This way you can make sure you have enough me-time, 'cause admit it, everybody needs that!

September 25, 2013

One dress, three ways to wear it!


So I bought this dress a year ago and quite a long time it was just laying in my closet since it is quite short and really really fitting and I gained some kilos in the past year. But today I thought "screw it, I'm gonna wear it, and I'm gonna feel great in it!" And I did. I wore the second version with the sweater over it, because it wasn't that warm, but I fully plan on wearing the other versions as well very soon.
You see, that's the great thing about a fitting dress: you have three ways to style it! Just changing shoes is sometimes not enough and that's why I always check whether I can wear a dress not only on its own but also as a skirt or a top. Try this with your dresses, I'm sure you will come up with great new ways of wearing them!
Love, Jules

September 24, 2013

New apartment

Last week, I moved to a new apartment in Leuven (Belgium) where I'll be living during the week to study psychology at the catholic university of Leuven. I used to live in Antwerp with my parents and sister, but the distance between Antwerp and Leuven is too big so that's why I'm living alone at this moment.





September 21, 2013

Music Saturday: Lana Del Rey

Every week again... we're presenting another album of bands or singers we currently love.
This week: Lana Del Rey - Born to Die.


September 20, 2013

Things we love... Pitchfork Media


Like you probably all know by now, we like music and especially discovering new bands. Pitchfork Media, or simply Pitchfork, is perfect for this. It’s a website were you’ll find a lot of reviews, music criticism, music news and interviews with artists and bands.

Pitchfork also provides you with best-of lists in every music genre and every year, they give you a list with the best singles and albums of that year.

September 18, 2013

5 things

Everyone should do this: make sure you get 5 pictures every week of things you did just for yourself, things you like, just to enjoy your life. It also helps to remind yourself how beautiful life is and what things you can do, whether for yourself, your friends or others. Just try it!


Night visit at the Museum of Modern Art (M HKA) - Antwerp

September 17, 2013

Movies we like

Being kind of addicted to anything having to do with moving images, there is no surprise in us having favourite movies:  























September 16, 2013

Crisp Cucumber Salsa

This is a healthy and delicious recipe. It's perfect for the summer and really easy to make, so it's a perfect snack for when you get some friends over. Yummy!


September 14, 2013

Music Saturday: The Radio Dept.

Every week again... we're presenting another album of bands or singers we currently love.
This week: The Radio Dept. - Clinging to a scheme.


September 13, 2013

Interior: Black

At my house everything is white and very simple but when I see these pictures, I almost want to start painting again. I really like how it looks when you have a white interior with just a black wall, combine this with some color accents and you get a nice room. In my opinion, it's a perfect way to make a big room cosy! When you have a small room, you can add some black accents because an entirely black wall makes your room look smaller. I should remember this when I'm moving to a new apartment next time! 

Stadshem

September 12, 2013

New In...

I must admit I have a weakness for sneakers. Since I'm 1.76 meters tall, I feel really weird on high heels, and, anyway, you can't walk with them in the cities I have lived. Thus, I'll stick with sneakers. Those are the newest addition to my collection which, I'm hoping, will grow even more ;) And even better, instead of paying the usual 100 euros, I got them on 50% off! Who can resist to that??


September 11, 2013

Potato-Prawn salad

Really, really good and, oh, so easy to make! It doesn't look that tasty, but trust me, it's worth making!


September 10, 2013

5 things

Everyone should do this: make sure you get 5 pictures every week of things you did just for yourself, things you like, just to enjoy your life. It also helps to remind yourself how beautiful life is and what things you can do, whether for yourself, your friends or others. Just try it!


32°C in September? BBQ time with some friends!

September 07, 2013

Music Saturday: Alt-J

Every week again... we're presenting another album of bands or singers we currently love. This week: Alt-J - An Awesome wave.


Alt-J (also known as ∆) is an indie rock band formed in 2007 in Leeds, England. Their debut album An Awesome Wave was released in 2012.


"This album spans every workable idea, genre and influence that can be crammed under the guitar music umbrella, yet it never feels disorientating. Instead, what swoons gracefully through speakers is an entirely comprehendibla and accessible collection of beautiful pop songs." - Jen Long of BBC music



September 06, 2013

Pasta with pesto, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes



We all know the feeling, you're finally home from a long day at work or school and the only thing you want to do, is lay down and watch a relaxing movie. But not so fast, you still have to cook a meal :(
Well, on a night like this I tried to make a good pasta with the ingredients I found in my fridge and just putting them together, but actually I really like it so here's the recipe. Everybody knows a simple pasta pesto, but by adding some more ingredients, you can transform it into a delicious meal, and above all: you’ll be finished in less than half an hour!

September 05, 2013

Nailpolish

Okay guys, as you know we also love fashion and everything that is related to it. And we both have an obscene amount of nail polishes which we never tire of using!
Right now my favourite is a white one from H&M. Their colors are really popping into ones eyes, they cover up pretty perfect AND they are super cheap! So if you want to stock up your nailpolishes, H&M is the shop to go to. Well among a lot of others ;)
Love, Jules


Things we love... The Coveteur

The coveteur is an amazing website which offers you a look in the houses and especially the closets of actors, directors, stylists, designers and so on. It's time to get inspired!

A blend of voyeurism and window shopping, it shows the favorite items of fashion’s elite.” – The New York Times by Claire Cain Miller

The Coveteur is THE go-to site to learn more about fashion’s most influential personalities.” – Vogue Paris 

September 03, 2013

Interior: Scandinavian style

We share a big interest in home decor and especially the Scandinavian style. It's a beautiful combination of old and new, white and color. This results in a cosy and clean interior with a warm atmosphere.

This is an apartment located in Stockholm, Sweden. The owners, Johanna and Adam, bought the apartment in the original state from 1929. With only 43 square meters, they really had to puzzle to make it look like a real home. They actually had to put their bed in the kitchen, just so they could have a separate living room and bedroom. Nevertheless, we think they did a great job! Doesn't it look cosy?!

September 02, 2013

Tagliatelli with scampi, tomatoes and green herbs



When you don't have much time, it's always safe to do pasta. But to just chuck tomato sauce in one pan and noodles in another is nothing special. This evening we really wanted to do something more special, thus we picked a recipe from a famous belgian cook, Jeroen Meus.

Music Saturday: Modest Mouse

Every week again... we're presenting another album of bands or singers we currently love. This week: Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before the Ship even Sank

















Modest Mouse is an alternative rock band from the United States. The band was formed in 1993 in Washington and since then, they've released 6 albums. The album we're presenting, We were dead before the ship even sank, is currently their last album, released in 2007. This was the first album with their new guitarist, Johnny Marr, former guitarist of The Smiths.
Modest Mouse was rather inactive over the past few years, but the group states they're busy writing some new songs so we're looking forward to the new album!


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Introduction

"Good morning sunshine, the earth says hello!" (Charlie and the chocolate factory)

Hello! We're very pleased that you found your way to our little site. This blog is basically about everything we find interesting, wanting to share our passion for design, fashion, music and a lot more with you.
First, we'll introduce ourselves: By 'We' we mean Louise and Julia, two students who met each other studying one year together in Leuven, Belgium. Now Julia will be studying dentistry in Regensburg, Germany, and Louise psychology in Leuven. This is the main reason we wanted to start this blog, to keep sharing our interests although evolving separately.
But enough about us, now, let's start the browsing!