Maybe it’s because we’re preparing our Down Under adventure, but lately Ozzie Christine Centenera has been a big source of fashion inspiration. Spring is moodswinging with summer sunshine one day and and heavy showers the next, so jackets are needed. Copy her Balenciaga wrap skirt/ Josh Goot hoodie -look with a skort and oriental bomber, both from Zara. For more Centenera inspo, please check my My Girl Christine Pinterest board
Tomorrow, sunday March 12, Mode Marché is held for the twelfth time. Your chance to buy designer items at stocksale prices! Doors at Las Palmas open at 13.00 – right after the VIP shopping hour – and entrance will cost you 3 euros. Wear comfy clothes and classy underwear since there aren’t private fitting rooms.
LP2 in Las Palmas, Wilhelminakade 326, Rotterdam
Rotterdam fashionistas hurry, Dutch designer Joline Jolink opened a 30 days pop up at Nieuwe Binnenweg, and it’s only there for two more weeks! Inside it’s not only brand new SS13 goodies but also a dangerous Sale rack with recessionista treasures. Since her muses are always strong powerful women, expect a strong powerful collection of timeless wardrobe classics such as linen tees, an oversized denim blazer and a showstopping powersuit. Her Amsterdam pop-up was such a huge succes, she decided to make it permanent, let’s hope Rotterdam will follow, as her clothes would be an amazing addition to the city.
Joline Jolink 30 Days In Rotterdam, Nieuwe Binnenweg 82, Rotterdam
What has happened since Acne launched her raw affordable denim skinnies in 1997, that we now need to pay 100 euros for a simple tee that says “music”, no cool details, no edgy twists? Branding, marketing and a lot of Johnny-ing, since founder Johnny Johansson rules the company like he is a medieval Viking sitting on the iron throne himself. I really suggest buying less but better, saving for classics if you have to. This tee does not qualify a classic and therefore is not worth the 83 euros on branding since you can get the same look for 17 at Choies.
Although you can save for that one designer item you love, a whole designer wardrobe is out of reach…period. And since we’re still looking for a quality wardrobe that lasts, filling the closet with everything highstreet isn’t an option either. So what are the options? Learn about fabrics; look for naturals like silk, linen and leather and feel it, stretch it, try it and don’t forget to check the finish. When it’s poorly put together, you can’t expect the item to be a long term friend. Even the most commercial stores sometimes offer better quality items, you know it when you see it (felt it, tried it). This 3.1 Phillip Lim inspired real leather dungarees from Zara probably will pass the test.
