Today's mood: Beige

In these dark winter days, I sometimes have to make an effort to step away from the black and focus on some lighter colours. Today this was beige. To have my nails in theme I chose to paint them in the it-colour of the season 'mannequin' and to spice it up with some prints. On my left hand I have the birth year of my grandmother and on the right hand I have "Amor", and on my thumb nail a small heart with arrow.

 

Chanel tattoo like printed tights: River Island

Mannequin nailpolish: Herôme
Bag: Sac D'avers

Fur Snood: Asos (Fantasy Fur)

Uh oh

I think I'm in trouble. Asos.com just start selling River Island. Which means I don't have to travel to Rotterdam or Amsterdam to feed my RI addiction. 

They're actually selling the shoes I bought there some time ago, suede and snake skin wedge booties, I'm still in love:

 Elke and I, we are real True Blood fans. We've seen every episode thus far. 

Sooooooooooooookieeeeh. Yes, we are obsessed much. Thus I came up with the idea to design a line that is inspired by vampires. I've always been intrigued with fashion that is leaning towards goth while still remaining classy and stylish.

In my designs I use materials that vary from lace, fur, velvet and leather. Also some spike details in the accessories.

xxx Nikki

Classic

Already some time ago, I had a photo shoot with one of my favourite photographers Ad Vlemmix. I like shooting with him because he totally accepts my own input during a shoot. He has a huge basement full of amazing clothes, but I mostly always use items from my own wardrobe. 

This time I wanted to return to a more classic, old fashioned style. Velvet one shoulder dress, simple Swarovki bracelet, velvet pumps, boudoir corsets, pin up style make up, hair rollers etc. 

To make the shoot more authentic and to add a little personal touch to it, I used props that actaully belonged to my grandmother who is now 94 year old but used to be a beautiful woman. I wanted to create a fifties style vanity mirror set. I even sneaked in a photo of when my grandmother was younger (54 years and she still looked amazing). The brush set and the mirror were hers.

I was very grateful for the help of my besty Elke. She styled my hair and took care of many of the finishing touches. 

 

xxx Nikki

Alexander Wang

I adore leopard print. It's probably one of the most reoccuring things in my closet. I was obsessed with getting a leopard faux fur winter coat but since nice ones are incapable of being found here I've decided to stick to leopard printed bags. My ideal one being the stunning leopard printed Diego bucket bag by Alexander Wang....a girl can always dream.

xoxo, E

Hi, my name is Nikki and I am

addicted to nailpolish. Buying this, and changing colours every three days that is.

What can I say. It just brightens my day, and I can never really choose.