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Monthly Archives: June 2013

nicole

By Marlene | Published: 12. June 2013
Didn't I just say that the search for the perfect jeans is never-ending? I met Nicole only a day later and, damnit, now I need a pair of jeans like hers, with a loose fit, light-blue wash and long enough to turn up at the ankles. Although finding jeans that are too long shouldn't be a problem, since they usually are on me. Normally I either sew them up, roll [...]

perfect denim

By Marlene | Published: 11. June 2013
The perfect jeans? That was Okka's question to me. Oh my. There are days when my answer would be: They don't exist! Because I've just tried nine different fits in three stores and you know what? None of them made my legs and bum look like I imagine they should look. But there are also days when I do a little jig in the changing room because I found them: [...]

a pen from caran d’ache

By Marlene | Published: 7. June 2013
My handwriting could be more beautiful. The ballpoint pens from Caran D'Ache couldn't be. My friend Julia discovered these a while ago and now I'm a fan, too. Especially of the pens in neon colours. Even writing to-do lists suddenly becomes a little more fun. You can find them here. And now... happy weekend!

new frames

By Marlene | Published: 5. June 2013
It's funny. I wear my glasses almost every day, but I don't really think about what they look like most of the time. A matter of habit I guess. My glasses are a utility item, not just practical but necessary. After five years with the same frames, I've decided I need new ones. I've been wearing a RayBan Wayfarer until now and I'm looking for something similar [...]

the liebig pyjama shirt

By Marlene | Published: 4. June 2013
Sunday was one of those days I normally would've stayed in bed all day: rain, rain, nothing but rain. Heavens, when will it ever stop? Except, I had signed up for the Journelles x Voo Store flea market, so I had to go out. It ended up being more than worth it. Stephanie, who I shared a sale rack with, and our friends had as much fun as can be had selling [...]