Shoe challenge #1: Starting all over again

It's that time again, a new shoe challenge! The rules have slightly changed, but the idea is pretty much the same: wear all your shoes within the year of the challenge, or lose them. Coincidentally these shoes were among the first to be saved last year, but to be completely honest, I didn't really think about this outfit much. Just some simple colour coordinating, that's it. Still cheery enough to brighten up a glum day though!

I can't wait to be able to wear my dresses without cardigans and tights. Soooo ready for Summer, I am! I'm also hoping I'll be able to convince someone to take my photos now and again, because these ones SUCK. But, then again, what can you expect when you take them at 10pm?

Love my bondage/S&M shoes!

Dress from Dorothy Perkins / belt from Asos / cardigan from Mango / shoes from Feud.

(Dude, are those first photos from way back when U.G.L.Y.!)

After the detox

This LBD from Karen Millen was my very first purchase after my two month shopping detox. It was a steal. Originally it was €250, now down to €189 at Asos, but I got it for a lot less on eBay. The petals at the bottom show just the tiniest of frayage, but nothing a pair of scissors won't solve. Jackpot! I'm going to give it a quick wash tonight (I only believe in dry cleaning my coats), so I'll probably wear it this weekend.
Apart from this dress and the denim shirt I ordered I've been doing quite well. I have done a little shopping on Amazon (only books!), but my plan is to refrain from buying anything else in March. We'll see, right?

Outfit: Zebra

Words can't describe how much I love these shoes. They are real showstoppers, and I'm so happy I hunted them down on eBay. I think they work great with solid colours, like this pink dress. I like to put the zebras in the spotlight alright, but not so much that I'm willing to wear an all black outfit with them.  Where's the challenge in that, right?

I wore this outfit to work on Friday, and I even felt brave enough to work the three belt thing. I actually like how it looks, like one big multicoloured obi belt, and I got more than one compliment about it.

Shoeperwoman Amber is starting a new Shoe challenge soon, and personally, I can't wait. I feel like I've been really lazy with my shoes and outfits lately. Time to shake things up again!

Dress & purple belt: Dorothy Perkins - other belts: Asos - shoes: Topshop.

Outfit: Triple print

I apologize for the bad lift picture, but I'll usually go straight from work to the gym so I have no opportunities to take decent shots. A pity, since I loved my outfit. It's a bit of a variation on this one, using the same top. I replaced the Monet-like flowers with orange... with flowers, and switched the stripes for polkadots. I then added an extra print by way of my tights, and finished with a pair of rainproof black wedges. And on a side note, I spotted this dress on the Dorothy Perkins website, in the exact same fabric as the skirt I'm wearing! Very strange, considering my skirt is from Zara...

As you might see, my hair has gotten a new 'do. It's mighty short, but after two weeks I'm almost getting used to it, even if I wasn't very happy with it in the beginning. It did make me want to do my shirt up completely, as it looks great with my new Amélie Poulain-esque hair, but sadly my shirt doesn't have enough buttons to do so. I'm already using a little safety pin, but I'm thinking about a brooch next time, to go all 'proper and prim'.
I'm also currently sporting my favourite manicure of all time: fuchsia with fuchsia glitter on top. In real life it looks like these gorgeous Bebe wedges, so that's a plus. I'm pretty lazy when it comes to beauty stuff, so whenever the paint starts chipping a bit, I just touch it up and then put more layers on top. It's going to be a b**ch to take off...

On a more personal note, apparently this outfit was crazy enough (even for Brussels' standards) to make people think I studied fashion. Because surely it can't just be an expression of my personality? Now, that sounds more severe than I intended it to be, because the person that asked the question was kind enough to mean it as a complement. But, still funny.
I loved this little piece on personal style that I read today: "Look around and develop your own eye for things. I believe fashion is supposed to be fun and different. It’s supposed to make you laugh. I loved it when Jane said, “I believe in dressing for myself. There have been times when my own fashion director has seen my outfit and started laughing, which makes me happy as it means I've achieved that"."

Skirt and black top: Zara - shirt and blue top: H&M - tights: random - shoes: New Look.

Outfit: Waiting on a platform

With the cold and everything, I haven't had time to take outfit pictures, nor have I felt like it. But, just to show how prepared I faced the outdoors today, a quick snap of my feet, waiting for the train. There was even a hat on my head!

Outfit: Leopard/mustard

 

Apparently I was on a roll last week, because I took outfit photos Monday and Tuesday. And then I stopped, and I didn't even put them onto my computer! Lazy Daisy! Bad bad blogger!

I hadn't worn this cardigan or these booties in ages, and I thought the browns would work well with my mustard midi skirt. Simple, yet perfect for a day at work. But, 'lo and behold, underneath the outer layer I had a little surprise...

Tadaaaaa! Double leopard print! 'Cause that's just how I roll...

Cardigan and top (H&M), skirt (Dorothy Perkins) and shoes (New Look).

Outfit: Stripes meet flowers

This outfit is already a week old, it's actually from last Monday but I've been too lazy to upload my pictures. The blue top has been in my closet for two years, maybe even more, and I had never worn it before because, honestly, I didn't know what to do with it. I had the idea to pair it with a posh striped shirt, and that made me think of combining stripes with flowers. Et voilà! An outfit was born!

I was pretty happy with myself, as you can tell. If I could only save three pairs of shoes from my burning house, these would be pair number one to be rescued. My Jeffrey Campbell Sunshine wedges are most definitely in my top 3. They are incredibly comfy, and I love how they change colour according to the light. They're actually bright yellow, but they can seem lime green or even orange.

Skirt: Zara - shirt and top: H&M - shoes: Jeffrey Campbell.