On Order/ My first Wang's

Above: Resort 2013 lookbook Below: The Jill

He's labelled the new King of cool, every self-respecting blogger owns at least one piece from his (affordable) line and he seems to epitomize street style. I'm talking of course about Alexander Wang, New York's finest dare I say 'American sportswear' designer.

I have always wanted to own a simple white T by the man himself but found inflated import prices so ludicrous I just never bothered. Last year though I bought a pair of tweed joggers, completely outside my comfort zone (consisting mainly of skinny jeans) and have found myself wearing them inside and out on a weekly basis.

After coveting many a pair of Wang boots I have finally decided to take the plunge and order a pair, before they sell out worldwide. These leather and white rubber cut-out boots are so clean and kooky, they should take me from winter to summer and back again and by the looks of it will suit trousers short and long. I am no longer defending myself. Jill, you are my latest quest, I shall see you on my feet next week!

New in: transparency

A package had been waiting for me for over a week now and this is what was inside! I got these sandals in the sale for around €7 and aren't they great? I love the caramel leather and transparent strap which from a distance makes it look like your not wearing shoes at all. Now it's up to the weather to let me wear them out!

Pre-order heaven

I was browsing one of my favourite dream shops the other day half jokingly to see what the amazing Givenchy knee-highs would be going for when I spotted they were on pre-order. At a mere €1500, ahum, luckily my conscience took the better of me and I continued to browse on. Which is when a though hit me, for if Givenchy F/W 2012 boots were on pre-order, wouldn't my precious Isabel Marant white cowboy boots be too? The answer is yes. And now I will be counting down the days until shipping on 15 October. On another IM related note, if you look hard enough you can also get your hands on a pair of new season Beketts, Willows, Bazils or Birds (yes new names each time). My bet is on a black pair of Bazils or grey Willows.

Note how the boots have evolved from catwalk to closet. Much more practical I'm sure!

Images via the Marant Philes

My first Margiela

After spotting a pair on the COTTDS blog a few weeks ago, I knew these Margiela ss/12 booties had to be mine. The way they make you ankles look like models', the way they show three toes, their perfect heel height, what's not to love? In Milan I searched high and low and during a thunder storm came across my new favourite shop in the city: Antonioli. They had the boots (but not in my size) and I was directed to their webshop. And now they're here, on my feet, and I haz a happy!

Happy Birthday to me!

It's my birthday today and I'm turning, you guessed it, 25! Can't believe how fast this year has gone past and all the things that have happened. Milan Design Week, the very first Beijing design week, a new puppy! I hope this year brings lot's of happiness, trips and new shoes :P

Cake design by Mummatron! Thank you!

Come home to mama!

Finally, after months of blood, sweat and almost some tears, the Isabel Marant sneakers have finally come home. I have never wanted a pair of shoes more than these babies (calling them the holy grail of fashionistas) and have never been through more trouble to find a pair. After my ordered pair were accidentally sold to someone else, the shop owner offered me her own spare pair, which I gladly took! Stay tuned for the first edition of Vogue NL which might just feature this actual pair!

New Shoes

When the weather's horrible and a new season is on its way, what better way to cheer yourself up than with a new pair of shoes?
I have been coveting the impossible to find Isabel Marant Becket/Willow sneakers for over a year now and had found a suitable (and way more affordable) alternative in Ash's Birdy kicks. Unfortunately, they had been sold out everywhere as well, so imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon these babies the other day at monshowroom.com! Thanks to a concealed wedge heel, they look like regular high-top sneakers, yet give you a bit of extra height which is never a bad thing if you ask me!

On a more ladylike note, I came accross these Chanel-inspired (or was that Isabel Marant again?) pumps at H&M the other day and couldn't resist. They're surprisingly comfortable thanks to a rather low heel, and they made me feel ever so elegant walking around Amsterdam!

 

High-top sneakers: Ash
Pumps: H&M Trend