everlane
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Oh dear, it seems as though Christmas has arrived early in the form of temporary international shipping by Everlane. From today until Sunday November 22, Everlane is shipping to 50 countries for a flat rate shipping fee of $15. Truthfully, I’m excited and slightly bummed at the same time. I’ve been contemplating a purchase for months, maybe even a year already, but now that I finally get the chance I feel a bit overwhelmed. I just spend a good amount on my A.P.C. bag and I would feel terribly guilty to spend yet another large sum of money on clothes etc. And also, if I do decide to make a purchase, what am I supposed to get and which size do I need? It’s all so good!

One of the things that’s on my mind is their cashmere turtleneck. Remember, I posted one in my fall/winter wish list post. The price seems quite reasonable but I like my sweaters a bit oversized and the large size in black is all sold out. So now I’m wondering if I should get it in medium. I compared the measurements to my Uniqlo sweater, which I find perfectly oversized, and it seems as though the Everlane sweater in medium is even a tad larger in the chest area. Should be fine right? Ugh, sometimes I hate shopping online especially when it’s so difficult to return something and I’m not sure about the sizing. At least I still have a couple more days to decide. For now I’ll leave you with some of my favourites. Oh and please let me know if you have any recommendations!

a.p.c.-half-moon-bag
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Ah, the A.P.C. Half Moon bag. If you have been reading my blog for a while now, you probably know that this bag has been on my mind for quite some time. Heck, I even mentioned it in my very first blog post. Did I need it? Honestly, no. But clearly, I lack a considerable amount of self-control when it comes to bags and also, it’s absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been carrying it for two weeks straight and even though the design is quite simple, it’s gotten a lot of compliments already. It’s also a lot sturdier than my Céline trio bag and less prone to scratches. So I feel much more relaxed carrying this little one. Now that I finally added this beauty to my bag collection, I can’t think of any other bag I would like to own (except for the Céline box bag, which is not even remotely within reach, but a girl can dream, right?).

On an entirely different note, my grandmother asked me what I would like receive for Sinterklaas (a Dutch holiday somewhat similar to Christmas) and I’ve been thinking about asking for a Tiffany bean necklace in the smallest version. I think it would be nice to own a piece of timeless jewellery that will remind me of my grandparents. That said, I also love the Diamonds by the yard necklace, but it’s a lot more expensive so I would definitely offer to pay part of it myself (I could never accept such an expensive gift). What do you guys think?

Wearing: bag: A.P.C. (€325), coat: Filippa K Dean coat (last year), Turtleneck: H&M (old), Pants: Uniqlo x Lemaire (on sale for €49,90)

apc-anvers-bag
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Getting dressed is no longer stressful. Dressing up in the morning is so much easier when you know you look good because every piece of your small wardrobe works well together and fits perfectly. You no longer have to worry about trends as you naturally gravitate towards certain styles and colours that compliment each other.

Your closet is remarkably well-organized. Remember that one shirt or pair of pants that was a so-called wardrobe favourite, but after a while was completely overlooked because there were at least a million other options hanging in your closet? Fewer clothes means you don’t have to spend hours on end trying to organise an overstuffed closet as it’s already clutter free.

Quality over quantity. Buying less means saving money. Money that you are partly able to invest in quality items that you truly need and enjoy. When your closet consists of beautiful garments that you love, you will most likely have less desire to add to it. And also, you get to wear them on a regular basis. So why not buy that gorgeous designer coat that you will cherish and wear for many years to come?

Less clutter means less distractions from what’s important in life. Of course, the occasional shopping trip can be fun and relaxing, but by cutting down on frequent shopping sprees, you have more time to spend on things that truly add value to your life.

 

Saoirse Ronan by Alasdair McLellan for The Gentlewoman
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The Gentlewoman is the only magazine that I consistently buy. It was such a breath of fresh air compared to the loud editorials and sometimes poorly written articles in other fashion magazines. The first thing that I noticed – having a background as a graphic designer perhaps – was the art direction; simple, clean and great styling and photography. Although the number of ads has increased the last couple of years, I still very much enjoy the articles and editorials. This autumn/winter issue is no exception as it contains interviews with inspirational women such as actrice Saoirse Ronan, animal rights activist and glamorous vegan Pamela Anderson and artistic director of Hermès womenswear Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski.

Have you seen The True Cost yet? I highly recommend it if you want to know more about the impact the fashion industry is having on our world. Fast fashion’s impact can be linked to issues such as individual psychology, human-rights violations and the environment. But even if you choose to be a more conscious shopper by not indulging in cheap clothing, it’s hard to avoid some of these issues. I’m sure some of it is old news to most of us, but it’s nevertheless still confronting and will definitely make you think about how to do ‘better’.

And last but not least, if you’re wondering how to get that laissez-faire attitude, bed-head hair and French je ne sais quoi, check out Caroline De Maigret’s tips here. That bonus tip had me crying.

Have a great weekend!