Who took those?

Today I started a little experiment.

I already had a tripod and a great camera to work with for my photographer.

But as every blogger may know, your boyfriend is not always in the mood to take your pictures for your blog.

For that very reason I bought a little remote for my camera and put myself to the test.

Every camera should have an option to take pictures with a remote, so I bought a remote that works for the: Nikon, Olympus and Canon.

This is my first time and I have to practice still because I have to say it is way harder than it looks.

Let me know what you think, and have you ever tried to take your own pictures?

Sometimes you really have to hide the remote.

I almost had to redo the whole shoot because I forgot the remote was still in the shot.

Next time I will take my new found skills outside.

X Deb.

Dress: asos. Shoes: River Island.

Quick to judge

Today I was just browsing around on instagram, like I do almost every free second I have. No joke.

There I came across a well known brand that had a take-over for a day by a blogger from the UK I believe.

First thought that came to mind was: yeah finally not a stick thin model that looks nothing like most of us and shows a more realistic picture of the average customer of that brand.

So before everyone thinks I am bashing thin models, read the whole post before you judge.

Oké back to that picture, I was clicked on the picture for a like and then I saw some of the comments.

One girl said that she would look pretty if she would be 10kg lighter.

Wow.

Why is society so quick to judge when you do not fit the 'mould' ?

I myself am working out and shared a public weight loss.

That is for me more reason why I understand people being happy with themselves instead of trying to something you are not to fit in.

Be comfortable and healthy.

Top: Boohoo. Jeans: River Island. Shoes: Asos. Necklace: forever 21.

X Deb.

Diary of a recessionista.

So being a fashionista on a budget can be quite hard, because how can you be your fashionable self and keep a budget at the same time?

Well I am here for you, I know what you are going through and let these tips help you.

1. Calculate what you can spend.

You can set a budget for yourself but if your income does not support that budget it has no use.

Make a list of your earnings and deduct your first priorities like, bills, food and money that you want save every month.

After you have done all that see what have left and then make your monthly fashion budget.

Tip: try to save money every month for bigger fashion expenses!

2. Set a clear budget for yourself.

If you are going shopping especially with friends because they can pressure you without knowing, set a budget.

Setting your budget at €200 or whatever you want, keep to it !!

3. Shop with aim

Shopping for something special can be easier then when you are shopping just for fun.

Just make sure that you are not getting distracted by all the promo's or things that you do not need.

I know from myself that I am an impulse buyer and I need to tell myself no.

Just ask yourself: Do I need this?

Everytime I impulse buy it stays in my closet with the tags on.

Stop buying things you do not need!!

4. Look for alternatives.

Did you see an amazing balmian pearl incrusted jacket that you know feel that you need in your life? And can't live your life without?

I know. But be real.

Make it your mission that find something similar for a reasonable price.

Look for second hand locations, or the internet. You'll be amazed by the gems that people are selling for almost nothing.

Believe me, you will feel amazing when you find it and see how much money you saved.

5. Let it go.

Just like Elsa sang, let it go

Let go of all the things you couldnt buy or do not have enough money for.

Let go that your friends are buying whatever they want.

There will be new trends and you will get over it I promise!

Stick to your budget and whatever you can't do now you can do next month or save up for it.

Let it go.

OOTD;

I was so glad today having the day off.

This is exactly how a sunday is supposed to be in my book.

My mother picked me up to go with her to my uncles birthday, so I asked her to quickly take some pictures of me before we went.

I am wearing my new seventies inspired dress from River Island with my Doc. Martens.

Dress: River Island. Boots: Doc Martens.

Less is more..

Wow this weather though, for this shoot we had to wait in the car for a bit for the rain to stop or at least it being dry enough to take the pictures.

Today I am wearing my favourite dress of the moment from River Island.

I am still in the black and white phase as you can see, maybe its not a phase to be honest.

I paired this with my new awesome sunglasses from Polette eyewear.

Polette eyewear is a company that takes out the middle man and lets you order your lenses and frame at the same time.

So if you need prescription glasses you dont have to get them from a specialist they get you your sun or clear glasses the way you want them.

You can order every frame with the custom lenses that you need.

All that and still being affordable.

Have a look at the Polette website,

And till the 10th of februari a 50% discount ( for the Netherlands and Belgium ) 

http://www.polette.com/

X Deb.

Dress: River Island. Jacket: Monki. Shoes: River Island. Sunglasses: Polette eyewear

My 'get well soon' smoothie

I told you guys on instagram after I posted my smoothie picture that I would tell you the ingredients.

Well here goes:

1. One apple, cut up in smaller pieces or else my blender will not blend but I have a cheap one so that might the reason. ;)

2. Frozen fruit that I get from the supermarket, Albert Heijn for the dutchies. (Strawberry, blueberry, rasberry)

3. One kiwi.

4. And then the final step some cayennepepper on top, just for that extra pop and it is very healthy for you.

If you dont like it spicy just put a little.

So thats it. Try it if you want and let me know how it works out.

X Deb.

DIY: rainbow ombre nails

Hi everyone I am back with a new beauty blogpost for you.

Most of the time I cant be bothered with my nails but when I do polish them I like to do something special.

Lately I havent been wearing any colours, but grey or navy ( I dont see white& black as colours but thats all I wear )

My nails though get all the colours of the world, so here are my rainbow nails.

I explain step by step how I did this.

1. I make the rainbow with these three colours, from OPI ( nicki minaj mini's)

You will need a make up sponge for the ombre effect, you can use a regular sponge but then the gradient will not be a nice.

2. Use a clear base coat before you apply the white coat so your nails will not get yellow.

You use the white so your rainbow will ne brighter.

And who doesn't like a bright rainbow?

3. Okay so this part isn't neccesary for everyone but if you want a little extra wow, with this nailtape you can make cool shapes.

4. Apply the nailpolish in thick layers on the sponge like shown, repeat for every two nails or so.

Then the sponge on your nail like a stamp.

This is what your nail will look like using the tape, you can make your own patterns and designs.

So this is the end result. What do you think?

Let me know if this tutorial works out for you and if you want me to post more of these.

X Deb.