H&M, you've made my day!

I've just heard the best news ever! My favorite store of all times, is opening a 6-floor flagshipstore in Amsterdam! Of course I'm talking about H&M! It will all happen this Fall, and I can't wait!
I've been wondering for quiet some time what was going to be the purpose of this building, that has been under construction for a couple of years now. I couldn't have dreamed an enormous H&M would be popping up! 6 floors of clothing, 6 floors of accessories, 6 floors of... everything! Me = very happy! Can you tell?

Besides becoming the biggest store in The Netherlands, it will also be the first one selling H&M's Home Collection. Currently the Home Collection is only available at the Online Shop but all that will soon be in the past. They're going to use a new system for 'Home' items. For every product there will be magnets that can be picked up, then you take those to the cash register and there they will get you the product that's on the magnet. I don't know about this whole magnet-system but I'm sure they've thought it through.

I'm very curious about the interior. Since H&M is refurnishing all their stores, the new one is probably going to be very hip and modern. I'm actually hoping it will be just as pretty as for instance the one in Barcelona (Portal de l'Àngel) or New York City's Fifth Avenue H&M. But whatever it is going to look like, I'll love it anyhow!

The exact date of the opening isn't published yet, but I will keep you posted on that.

I'll be counting the days!

XoXo, Justine W.

Design H&M Barcelona, Portal de l'Àngel 22

H&M Fifth Avenue, New York, Manhattan.

Low Budget Look - week 31

Hey guys!
I wanted to create a fashionable 'festival' look for you this week.
I came up with the idea somewhere last week, of course because we're in the middle of festival season.
Unfortunately a horrible disaster happened this weekend at German festival 'Love Parade'. The party area had a capacity of 250.000 people but since the festival is so popular almost 1.500.000 came to the event. Far too many as you can understand and sometime in the afternoon the crowd panicked in the entrance-tunnel. 19 people died (1 dutch 22-year-old) and about 345 people got injured.
Let's just hope things like this won't happen again and they will be stricter as regards the event organisations.
For now, my looks.
I picked out two loose, airy dresses, both ruffled, and toughened them up with some cool boots and striking gold accessories. The items aren't exactly a like but it's about the total picture and not just seperate items.
Personally I really like the 'bambi' Paul & Joe Sister dress, and it's not even that expensive!
I think these looks are a good comparison but I'm really curious about your thoughts.
What do you think?

XoXo, Justine W.

DESIGNER

Arty Flower ring - Yves Saint Laurent - € 143,-

Leather 'appliqué' cowboy boots - Roberto Cavalli - € 1200,-

Matelasse waxed-leather shoulder bag - Miu Miu € 650,-

'Helia' (Bambi) printed silk dress - Paul & Joe Sister - € 170,-

22-karat gold-plated coin necklace - Kenneth Jay Lane - € 37,-

Kim Gold vermeil skull ring - Daisy Knights - € 96,-

Square-fram metal sunglasses - Victoria Beckham - € 409,-

(All from net-a-porter)

Total price;     € 2705,-

LOW BUDGET

Statement encrusted skulls & crosses ring - Asos by Asos.com - € 13,24

Swag buckle slouch boot - Miss KG by Asos.com € 112,50

Suede studded bag - H&M Shop Online - € 39,95 - SALE

Vanessa dress - Yuki by Topshop.com - € 66,-

Gold plated multi coin necklace - Yochi Alexander by Maxandchloe.com - € 37,-

Adjustable wraparound snake ring - Asos by Asos.com - € 5,29

Gold aviator sunglasses - Asos by Asos.com - € 15,88

Total price;     € 252,86

Fall's must-have nail polish!

Ok, we're still in the middle of summer, but Chanel is almost releasing it's new make-up line already! 'Les Contrastes de Chanel' is the must-have Fall 2010 make-up collection.
As you all know I'm a huge Chanel make-up fan (especially the nail polish), so I'm very excited about this launch.
After 'Jade' last Fall, 'Particulière' last Spring and 'Nouvelle Vague' this summer, Paradoxal will probably be the next big thing in nail-polish-world.
It is a dark greyish plum shade that reminds me of Particulière (Still one of my favorites!).
Chanel will also re-release Jade Rose this Fall. Jade Rose was originally released Fall '09, together with the popular 'Jade'. Because 'Jade' got all the attention 'Jade Rose' is getting a second chance this year.
The collection will launch somewhere in the middle of August (Netherlands).
I know I will get me some! What do you think of the new colours?

XoXo, Justine W.

       Jade Rose - a nude/pink shimmer                            Paradoxal - a grey/brown/purple shade.

Beamon Bling!

Ever heard of jewelry brand 'Erickson Beamon'?
The company was founded in 1983 by Karen Erickson, Eric Erickson and Vicki Beamon. That year they opened a boutique in New York City. They weren't designing jewelry at the time, but when they were styling their premiere runway show and they couldn't seem to find the right jewelry to match the outfits, they decided to design it themselves.
The handmade jewels were an instant hit and from that moment on the brand just went up up up! Nowadays their products are sold all over the world and they gain more and more clients everyday.
To expand the brand internationally Vicki Beamon moved to the UK where she leads the London office and EB flagship store on Elizabeth street.

Besides their standard collection they also have a lot of private clients they design for. Just to mention a few; Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Chloe Sevigny, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, Lady GaGa (Photo), Nicole Richie, Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker and even Michelle Obama (photo)! All in love with EB's sparkles.

They also design custom runway pieces for the biggest designers such as Chanel, Dries van Noten, Dior, Givenchy, Matthew Williamson and Zac Posen.

When the company celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2003, they launched their first diamond collection (mostly clear diamonds and 18K white gold). One year later they introduced a chandelier collection in 2004.

Personally I have to say I love their designs. I first noticed them at Net-a-porter.com about 2 years ago and have been drooling over almost every piece since then. I've selected a couple of pieces I love that are now available at Net-a-poter.

I think the 'Tropical Punch' earrings and necklace are amazing. The colours really make me wanna drink a cocktail (with Matt Lanter :P ) on some deserted beach.

The spike earrings are also one of my favourites.

If I could just buy some...

XoXo, Justine W.

http://www.ericksonbeamon.com/

'Tropical Punch' Swarovski earrings - € 370,-

'Tropical Punch' crystal necklace - € 627,-

'Queen of the Damned' spike earrings - € 263,-

Swarovski crystal multi chain necklace - € 1032,-

'Medieval Crescent' earrings - € 305,-

Swarovski crystal linen earrings - € 317,-

(All by Net-a-porter.com)

'Captured!' - Update

Here's a little update about my Chanel summer make-up.
Back in June I already bought the 'Super' lipstick, 'Laser' lipgloss and 'Mistral' nail polish.
On my vacation I also bought the 'Genial' lipstick with the 'Pop' gloss. Both bright coral colours.
I found them at the airport and couldn't resist. Me and my friends wore it our entire holiday!
I think I even like these two colours more than Laser and Super.
Wear it and you'll feel stunning and fabulous! I'd definately recommend these two beauties!

XoXo, Justine W.

 

Lipstick 'Genial'                                              Lipgloss 'Pop'

'Laser' and 'Pop'

Quick snap-shot!

Me doing 'The hair flip' in the Adriatic Sea. Cool, huh? :P

Me want !!!

Yesterday: new arrivals at Net-a-porter again!
And there's just one jacket that totally makes me drool... It's a (TOOO expensive :( what else is new?! haha) Balmain military jacket with lots of gold and silver chains from the Fall 2010 collection.
Chapeau Christophe Decarnin!

The jacket costs € 4025,- ....... so......uuuhmmm....

Money can be donated to Giro 555 :D

XoXo, Justine W.

 

 

Balmain military jacket - € 4025,-   Net-a-porter

Also available at Luisaviaroma.

Their collection contains the red leather pants as well. (€ 3213,-)