Tuesday, November 13, 2012

all i want for christmas

Dear Santa,


Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum // Diptyque scented candles // MAC Cosmetics buffer brush 182 // St. Tropez self tanning lotion // Chuck Taylor Hi All Stars in navy // Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles // Acne Canada Grey Melange huge wool scarf // Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve // Nike FREE Run+ 3 Women's Shoes in hot punch/silver or mint green/silver

What are you hoping for Santa to bring you this year?

Much love, Claire

Monday, November 12, 2012

glamour's december issue

Hello lovely readers! When I was heading for the railway station after a long day of school, my iPod battery died which meant I probably had to perish of despair and boredom whilst being on my train home. So to prevent that, I entered this huge bookstore, called the ''Bruna'', which is located at the railway station (I absolutely love going to school in one of Holland's bigger cities), grabbed the December issue of the Glamour off the shelves, payed off (while having to tell the cashier I wasn't interested in their current special offers, for like five times in a row) and ran as fast as I could to catch my train which I managed to do. THANK GOD.

After a couple of minutes browsing throught this latest issue, I noticed an ad that offered a one year subscription to the Glamour (twelve issues) for only €20 which is really inexpensive if you ask me! 
Now this is what you call a special offer, Bruna cashier! 


Pure perfection, also known as Blake Lively, on the cover of next month's issue. Forever asking myself the question: ''What would Serena van der Woodsen do?''

Lots of love, Claire

Sunday, November 11, 2012

PARTY HARD

This post is dedicated to all of my lovely readers because I reached over thousand pageviews! 

take me home

Hi there! As some of you might know I'm quite a fan of One Direction (I wouldn't call myself a ''Directioner though) so I was really excited when they released their second album named Take Me Home two days ago, a year after their debut album Up All Night. I actually already knew the exact lyrics to most of the songs on the new album because I couldn't resist listening to those that were leaked before the album even came out. The tracklist of Take Me Home is simply perfect and all I can say is I'm on cloud nine.



So let's take a look at the tracklist of the Take Me Home Yearbook Edition:

1. Live While We're Young
2. Kiss You
3. Little Things
(makes me want to slam my head into a wall, God bless Ed Sheeran)
4. C'mon, C'mon
5. Last First Kiss
6. Heart Attack
7. Rock Me
8. Change My Mind
9. I Would
10. Over Again
11. Back for You
12. They Don't Know About Us
13. Summer Love
14. She's Not Afraid
15. Loved you first
16. Nobody Compares
17. Still The One

If I've made you curious, you certainly should check out the album on Spotify (click!)

Although I haven't voted for the boys, I know for a fact they're going to win an EMA tonight!

I hope you've all had an amazing weekend (I definitely did!),
Love, Claire

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2012

The lingerie, the pink, the glitz and of course, the Angels.. yes, it can only be the legendary Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! While the show doesn't air until December 4th on CBS, the annual event took place at New York's Lexington Armory on Wednesday. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is one of those shows that sets the bar really high each time. Last year, Jay Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 performed alongside several VS Angels so which artists would you have to hire this year? Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars, obviously! This year's catwalk will present 65 different costumes and 28 pairs of Angel wings.

Toni Garnn in an amazing poppy outift and Erin Heatherton rocking a super cute lingerie set.


''My favorite part of being an Angel is doing the show every year. It's my most exciting moment of the year.'' 
 - Doutzen Kroes

 My three favorite models! Barbara Palvin, Cara Delevingne and VS Angel Doutzen Kroes.

Barbara Palvin and Jacquelyn Jablonski being a perfect toy soldier. Although I was quite disappointed Barbara only got one outfit, I'm glad it was an ''important'' one, as Victoria's Secret are famous for their Christmas range. However, it reminded me of the Jingle Bell Rock scene from the movie Mean Girls, haha!

The beautiful Behati Prinsloo and Lindsay Ellingson all dressed up as a bride.

''This year was different because I just had a baby, so I literally went into full exercise; I work out everyday, for an hour and a half, two times a day. I went through a very balanced diet. Vegetables and little protein and carbs in small portions.'' - Adriana Lima


 
My absolute girl crush, Cara Delevingne, while her first VS Fashion Show!

When it came time to perform her new hit ‘Diamonds,’ Rihanna wore a black corset inspired Vivienne Westwood top.

Lily Donaldson, Izabel Goulart and Lily Alridge getting ready for the runway.

 Adriana Lima got the honor of opening the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show dressed like a circus ringmaster.

I want one of these so badly!

Karlie Kloss and Candice Swanepoel

As for VS Angel Alessandra Ambrosio, she finally made her dream come true on Wednesday night when she modelled the $2.5 million (!) Fantasy Bra for this year's show. It's the first time Alessandra has worn the iconic bra, eleven years after Heidi Klum showed off the very first Fantasy Bra. She looked stunning with her orchid wings and of course the Floral Fantasy Bra set during the 'Angels in Bloom' segment. According to London Jewelers, who created this piece of art, the bra consists of over 5000 stones and has 186 carats.
''If I could wear anyone else's outfit? Alessandra Ambrosio's fantasy bra! Watch out!'' - Adriana Lima

Justin Bieber performing the acoustic version of his song ''As Long As You Love Me''.


Are you guys just as excited as I am to see the whole show? I can't wait until the 4th of December to watch the Angels!

Lots of love, Claire

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

the mini coveteurs


All these mini fashion people are so A-DO-RA-BLE. I simply had to post this video to share it with you, just found this while reading Bryanboy's blog earlier on. How cute is the little Bryanboy? I just can't with this. I just can't. And what about the mini Rachel Zoe? She's basically a much younger look-alike of Rachel Zoe! That's bananas.
You should definitely take a look at http://thecoveteur.com, this site is everything! Unless you already did, like, a full minute ago. And please don't tell me you have never even heard of The Coveteur! So you better be on it!

Love, Claire

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

acne studios stockholm

Hello there! Since I'm totally captivated by Acne, an amazing fashion brand founded in Stockholm, I wanted to show you some of their garments I'd definitely buy if only I had the money to!

#1 Lia cable Knit Cotton Jumper $320
#2 Leather Jean-Style Leggings $1550
#3 Lina Pinapple Sweater $270

#4 Rita Leather Jacket $1200
#5 Rita Suede Aviator Jacket $1200
#6 Kit Angora Dark Grey $140

#7 Wool Scarf $110 (in every possible colour, please!)

What do you think of Acne? And what's your favorite fashion label?

Lots of love, Claire

only know you love her when you let her go


Well, you only need the light when it's burning low, only miss the sun when it starts to snow 
Only know you love her when you let her go
Only know you've been high when you're feeling low, only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go

Staring at the bottom of your glass hoping one day you'll make a dream last 
But dreams come slow and they go so fast
 You see her when you close your eyes
Maybe one day you'll understand why everything you touch, oh it dies

But you only need the light when it's burning low, only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go
Only know you've been high when you're feeling low, only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

Monday, November 5, 2012

golden state of mind


''I'm not upset because it's Monday, I'm upset because I have to wear pants.''
How was your Monday?

Much love, Claire

Friday, November 2, 2012

thank god it's friday


Just a random inspiration collage and some of my favorite songs I've been listening to this Friday. 

Have a wonderful weekend! Lots of love, Claire

Thursday, November 1, 2012

LANA DEL QUEEN

Just another quick post to tell you how excited I am because I'M GOING TO SEE LANA DEL REY! She's going to perform in the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on the 29th of May and I can't believe I just got tickets! I'm just so fucking happy right now and I can't wait until the concert. Seven more months, countdown baby!

bonjour novembre


My healthy breakfast on the first morning of November. No Nutella or chocolate sprinkles for me anymore!
Instead of a glass of milk I decided to make myself a cup of nettle tea. My mom drinks it all the time and she told me that it was a great way to boost your metabolism. I expected it to taste really gross but it turned out to be quite yummy!

As for working out, I'm kinda addicted to Blogilates (Cassey Ho) and all her videos. She posts workout and pilates videos on her youtube channel and runs a blog. My favorite Blogilates videos so far are the ''Call Me Maybe Squat Challenge'' and the ''What Makes You Bootyful Butt Challenge''. You should definitely check them out!

How was everyone's Halloween?
Love, Claire

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

train insane or remain the same

Hello there! This post will consist of motivational pictures (also known as fitspiration or thinspiration) because I'm currently trying to become a healthier and fitter person (and of course it'll be a big plus if I also lost some weight on my way getting there!). So from now on I'm going to stop saying ''I wish'' and start saying ''I will'' and I'm going to believe in redefining my impossible.


My perfect fit or thinspo? Cara Delevingne, my absolute girl crush and a beautiful British model who's just as bonkers as I am. WERK IT! 


Do you exercise or are you planning on working out?

Happy Halloween! Much love, Claire

 all these pictures were found on tumblr (c)

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

MTV EMA 2012

Hello lovely readers! As you might know the MTV EMA 2012 will take place in Frankfurt on November 11th, so today I finally took the time to vote for my favorite nominees. I didn't vote in every category, therefore I'll only share the ones I did vote in.

BEST SONG
Carly Rae Jepsen ''CALL ME MAYBE''
Fun. feat. Janelle Monáe ''WE ARE YOUNG'' 
Gotye feat. Kimbra ''SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW''
Pitbull feat. Chris Brown ''INTERNATIONAL LOVE''
Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris ''WE FOUND LOVE''

Although my friends and I have sung along to Call Me Maybe so many times, I just had to vote for We Found Love. I personally hated Somebody That I Used To Know with all my heart, sorry! Especially the annoying xylophone tune in the beginning of the song, haha. I have nothing against the other nominated songs, however, I've actually never listened to them as many times as I've played We Found Love.

BEST LIVE
Green Day
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Lady Gaga
Muse 
Taylor Swift

Because I'VE SEEN THEM LIVE and it was definitely the best day of my life. Diamonds in the sky 'till we die!


BEST NEW
Carly Rae Jepsen 
Fun. 
Lana Del Rey 
One Direction
Rita Ora

As you can see I voted for the queen (Queen L, Beyoncé is my Queen B if that makes any sense)! Her songs and music videos are true works of art. Even though I bet you didn't expect me to, I really like One Direction. Their new song Little Things is such a beautiful song. Did you know that it was written by Ed Sheeran four years ago when he was only seventeen years old? Imagine a boy singing those lyrics to you and actually meaning it! I'D DRAG THAT BOY TO THE ALTAR. Any volunteers?

BEST FEMALE
Katy Perry
Nicki Minaj
P!nk
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Basically, I enjoy listening to each of her songs. They're extremely catchy!

BEST POP
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry 
No Doubt
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

First of all, I'm not a belieber. In fact, I've never listened that much to Justin Bieber before but since his last album was released I find myself listening to a lot of his new songs. So Justin Bieber it is!


BEST MALE
Flo Rida
Jay-Z
Justin Bieber
Kanye West 
Pitbull

MTV, how could you do this to me? Having to choose between voting for Jay or 'Ye is like having to choose between food or the internet (ya know what I mean). So I decided to let my dear friend, Spotify, decide and since Kanye's the number one in my top eight artists list and Jay-Z was the runner-up, Yeezy got my vote in the Best Male category.

BEST HIP HOP
Drake
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Nas
Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross

I know for fact that there isn't any more need to explain why, haha.

BEST VIDEO
Katy Perry ''WIDE AWAKE''
Lady Gaga ''MARRY THE NIGHT''
M.I.A. ''BAD GIRLS''
Psy ''Gangnam Style''
Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris ''WE FOUND LOVE''

Forever in love with M.I.A. and the her music vid for Bad Girls! Psy got my little brother's vote, how predictable!


Have you already voted for your favorite artists or nominees?

Love always, Claire

Sunday, October 28, 2012

music in the soul can be heard by the universe #1

Hi there! How was your weekend? Since I've been doing nothing but listening to music today (and stuffing myself with Halloween candy) I thought that maybe I could share some songs with you I listen to regularly.
As some of you might know, I'm a huge Spotify addict and this is a top eight of the artists I listen to the most:


I was kinda surprised that Lana Del Rey wasn't in my top eight though. WHUT HAPPENED?! So to make up for that I'll start off by sharing some of Lana's songs I'm not able to get out of my head. LEGGO.

LANA DEL REY
''Summer Of Sam'' listen on YouTube
''Mermaid Motel'' listen on YouTube
''Off To The Races'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''National Anthem listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Off To The Races'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Dark Paradise''  listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''This Is What Makes Us Girls'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube


KANYE WEST AND JAY-Z
''Monster (Ft. Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Welcome To The Jungle'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''No Church In The Wild (Ft. Frank Ocean & The-Dream)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Who Gon' Stop Me'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Clique (Ft. Big Sean)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Made In America (Ft. Frank Ocean)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Niggas In Paris'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Gotta Have It'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Lift Off (Ft. Beyoncé)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Otis (Ft. Otis Redding)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube

KANYE WEST ONLY
''Mercy (Ft. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Runaway (Ft. Pusha T)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Blame Game (Ft. John Legend)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Homecoming (Ft. Chris Martin)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Good Life (Ft. T-Pain)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''The New Workout Plan'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Flashing Lights'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Gold Digger (Ft. Jamie Foxx)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube

JAY-Z ONLY
''Empire State Of Mind (Ft. Alicia Keys)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Young Forever (Ft. Mr.Hudson)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Dirt Off Your Shoulder'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''03' Bonnie&Clyde (Ft. Beyoncé)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''On To The Next One (Ft. Swizz Beatz)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube

..I'm so ghetto


FRANK OCEAN (HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY!)
''Super Rich Kids (Ft. Earl Sweatshirt)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Thinkin Bout You'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Pink Matter (Ft. Andre 3000)'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Non-Stop'' listen on YouTube
''Bad Religion'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Overload'' listen on YouTube
''Forrest Gump'' listen on Spotify or listen on YouTube
''Quickly'' listen on YouTube
''Bedtime Story'' listen on YouTube


As you might have read, this post is like a part one of my current/all-time favorite songs because it takes a lot of time to copy and paste all these URLs. Part two will probably be posted next week. It kinda depends on the amount of homework I get. 

Hope you like the songs! (YOU BETTER DO CAUSE I SPENT LIKE THREE HOURS MAKING THIS POST, FML) Nah, just kidding! 

Love, Claire