If you ever wondered where I get all my clothes from, here’s the truth about my wardrobe 😉 I can’t read my blog as an outsider but I did my very best to take a look at all my outfits with an ‘innocent’ eye. While watching myself two thoughts popped up in my mind: I have to make loads of money to be able to afford everything or someone must love me very much and likes to give me presents. Unfortunately none of these are true… What I wear on my blog is a mix of my own clothes, some pieces I get from brands and others I borrow in shops or showrooms.
Before you think this entire blog is one big lie I must tell you that everything I wear and post is 100% my own style. But I’m shooting at least two outfits a week, if I would have to buy all these clothes I would be broke and probably not able to afford food. And I refuse to only wear clothes from chain stores even though I really do like Zara and H&M. Besides that, how many things can you probably hang in a wardrobe? Mine already occupies an entire room in my apartment and still looks like a stuffed turkey. If I calculate what I’ve actually worn a lot after one season, most of the time max 10 pieces out of too many get an award. So sorry economy, I know you like me to spend too much but I’m going for a downsize.
How I solved this practical problem is by using my charms to be able to borrow clothes, luckily many of my friends work in fashion and they’re always willing to help 🙂 I do get a little present from time to time but besides the borrowed items there’s just one thing left to say “the clothes I’m wearing, I bought it”. So to dispel another misconception about blogging (at least in my case), I don’t get spoiled with free stuff every week.
I’m writing this because I don’t want anyone to get a wrong image and to think that it’s normal to have that amount of expensive clothing hanging in your closet. I’m totally passionate about styling and fashion but I never forget that there are other important things than shopping. So invest in a few keepers, buy a small selection of trendy pieces and be creative!
Wearing: trousers – HUMANOID (borrowed), t-shirt – BY MALENE BIRGER (borrowed), sneakers – PUMA (my own), scarf – VINTAGE CHANEL (my own), bag – ALEXANDER WANG (my own)
Pictures by Ilja Sura Changlor Smets
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PRRRRRREEEEAAAACCCCHHHHH SISTA GUUUURL!!! i can feeel the spirit now..halleluaia. I can only say that you spoke the truth in this post. ( I love your pose tho) But it’s true people tend to think that we OR get a lot of free shit OR got a rich daddy OR we are just shopaholics.
I had a nice read. Short but powerful and most important the truth.
Nice post! 😉
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Liefste, tot wanneer loopt uw contest 😉 En merci om te komen gisteren… love u long time! xxx
De contest loopt tot 2oktober. Je hebt nog tijd hé .
Graag gedaan. Ce fut un plaisir.
Ciao bella! 😉
Fijn om te lezen. Ik kijk alvast uit naar dit initiatief: http://www.lesrebellesdanvers.be/
Idd een leuk initiatief, wanneer wordt het gelanceerd?
Amai, ik ben verliefd op die sjaal Rudy! Die kleuren staan u ook supergoed! xx
Merci shoeke! Je mag m altijd eens komen lenen hé 😉 xxx
Beste Ruth, mooie blog, mooi geschreven + dit artikel vind ik extra leuk om te lezen – twee voetjes op de grond.
De broek van Humanoid vind ik prachtig.. heb je een adres voor me die ze verkoopt ? Liefst Antwerpen/omstreke..
dankjewel, nog veel succes met alles wat je doet..
groetjes, Heleen
Beste Ruth, mooie blog, mooi geschreven + dit artikel vind ik extra leuk om te lezen – twee voetjes op de grond.
De broek van Humanoid vind ik prachtig.. heb je een adres voor me die ze verkoopt ? Liefst Antwerpen/omstreken..
dankjewel, nog veel succes met alles wat je doet..
groetjes, Heleen
Hey Heleen, merci voor de lieve comments! Je kan voor de broek altijd even mailen naar lore@deshowroom.be 🙂 Zij weet exact waar die in België verkocht worden (en is één van de geweldige vriendinnen die me vaak stuks uitleent) xxx
Great to read this honest post.
I totally understand this, and this doesn’t effect the way we view your blog..
Loves
Sofie
Thanks very much for the sweet comment Sofie! xxx
Hartjes voor je sjaal!
En top van je om zo eerlijk hier neer te pennen hoe het juist allemaal in elkaar zit.
Mocht nu iedereen zo transparant zijn, dan was de blogwereld net iets minder fake. 🙂
Great post! Love how you’re so open about all of this. x