Fashion inspiration from past times

Have you ever watched the TV show "Mad Men"? It is set in the 1960s in a time where the women are dressed so elegantly and feminine. So today I will be sharing some of my favorite clothing items and styles from past times. Times like the 'roaring' 20s, the 30's all way to the 70's where women made bald fashion statements such as polka dots, floral prints, maxi dresses and tie and dye prints. All trends that we have seen over the last years and I must admit some of these past fashion trends are in my closet.

Here is an overview of my favorites!

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

Which style is your favourite? I especially love the 50s and 60s because women dressed so elegantly and über feminine.

Let me know what you think!

Welcome to my dark side

Today is all about black.... It could be that it reflects my current mood... But it also reflects my obsession with all things black. I love black jewelry, black clothes and especially black shoes! But even so I don't wear all black all the time. Why not? Well because I also like a lot of other colours. And I love to vary with clothes and shoes... 

The words "If you never try you'll never know" are so me! It is a phrase I strongly believe in and I try to apply to all things I do. If it concerns clothing, shoes, trying new recipes, movies and also when it comes to changing jobs. The last item is something that is very current since I am going to change my job per March 1st. As much as it is exciting it is also scary because you never know what you get back in return. But I am convinced that I made the right choice and I actually can't wait to start my new job and meet new people, learn new things and be challenged again.

Back to the collage, it has nothing to do with starting a new job, but I just wanted to give you some "Back to Black" inspiration before starting the weekend! All items have something to do with things I love and each item is so me... or at least I like to think so... 

1. I love peplum it is also very flattering
2. The shoes are sexy but still chic and tres feminine!
3. Here is a little secret, I am obsessed with all things (faux) fur that's why I added this coat. Just for the record, I love fur but I would NEVER buy a new fur coat. If I would ever buy a fur coat it would be a second hand coat. Which is still debatable but at least it doesn't stimulate the production of new fur coats.... 
4. I would love to own the below skirt in real leather
5. The bag is feminine but it also has a slight edge (which I love)
6. The "LOVE" bracelet, well I am still very much in love with my boyfriend (we have our 5 year anniversary this June) and with this bracelet I can show everybody I am a believer in love.
7. And last but not least the necklace.... I love how a simple item such as a cross is used to make the perfect "statement" necklace.

Made by Lieke Koevoets via Polyvore

                 


Enjoy the weekend!!!!

It's all in a (Mul)berry

Okay... to be honest I have wanted to make this post for a while now and finally I took the time to take some picture of something very special.... It is so special because it starts with an 'M' and ends with 'ulberry'... any idea what it is? Nope.... hmmm... well okay here we go: it is a story about a bag I won via Fashiolista.com. To be more specific, it is a Mulberry bag that I (Lieke) won with an online contest! Pfff I have always dreamed of owning my own real Mulberry bag... but they are expensive..... but now I have one!!!!

Now I don't want to brag but this is a bag worth a few penny's.... and I won it (I know I have said this a few times now but I am still so freakin excited)!!! Whooohooo!!!! 

I could't believe my inbox when I received the email that I won! Normally I am not the person that wins a lot... so my initial reaction was that it was spam.... but thank god it wasn't! Oh and what i just said about not winning anything isn't exactly true anymore... last year my luck turned when I won an Ipad at work! And ever since I participate with every contest/competition I come across in the hope I win something... and to be honest I already won the following in 1 year:

- Ipad

- Gift voucher from De Bijenkorf worth € 25

- A mini gift set from Rituals 

- And now this awesome bag!

Are you already curious about the bag? Well here we go! Sit back and relax and be jealous:

 

And.... are you jealous.... maybe just a bit.....?

Anyway remember, in order to win the lottery you first have to buy a ticket.