Paris (+ OOTD)

To take some pressure off post-exam and pre-result stress and hysteria, I was able go travelling all around Europe with a bunch of close friends. Whilst train-hopping through central Europe, we encountered castles and monuments, bizarre local cuisines and equal amounts of both casual misogyny and fetishisation (think comments containing the terms 'Beyonce', 'Milk chocolate' and, my personal favourite, 'Nubian queen'. Other than the occurrences mentioned, along with missing trains and going way over budget in certain situations, it was a trip of a lifetime and, in the least Disney Channel way possible, taught me a lot about myself and others. To top the trip off however I went to Paris with one of my best friends, Maria, for a slightly less hectic and more metropolitan end to the trip. We were able to make the most of our trip, seeing almost every sight possible despite making very poor clothing and shoe choices day-in-day out. I only managed to photograph one OOTD on my iPhone so be warned of questionable image quality, but below are also photos of our adventures...

À la prochaine

Oh yes, and I now have Twitter : https://twitter.com/azzafromafrica

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Jacket - Vintage

Top - Vintage

Jeans - H&M

Shoes - Adidas (NEO)

Le Marais

Centre Pompidou

Jardin des Tuileries

L'exposition de 'Dalida'

Le Marais

Versailles

 Pigaille

Christmas 2015

(From top to bottom)

Wonderland Magazine, The Sartorialist Book and Chocolate Mug Cake Cookbook

Jumper - Tommy Hilfiger, T-Shirt - Lucas Bavid (for Society6)

Tops - Weekday
Earrings - Zara, Bracelet - ???

Lipstick and Mascara - Lancôme, Makeup Brushes - Bare Minerals

Chocolate - Reeses and Hotel Chocolat

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In true Arianne-and-Vera-married-couple-esque tradition, we spent Christmas day together. As always, the day was complete with mince pies and Moët, biscuits and banter. Aside from stuffing our faces with pigs in blanket and chocolates of every variety humanly possible, we got a couple of gifts which we really love and, as showing a pile of gift cards and pound notes isn't exactly the way to go when  sharing what you have got, here are a couple of photos of the things which we really love and you may enjoy.

This will probably also be our last post for 2015 as 2016 is only a couple of days away...oh crap we're getting old. That being said, a new year means new resolutions, and so one of these is getting more in touch with our creative sides. 

You can stab us if you don't see any more DIYs and tutorials etc. but, for now, one of us (Arianne) has just started a photography blog which you'll be hearing more about and feel free to check (seriously though guys, each page view is from a different electronic device in my household). 

We hope you had a good Christmas and best wishes for 2016 !

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OOTD: Portobello Road

 Dungarees - Rokit (Vintage)

Shirt - Urban Outfitters

Earrings - MyAsho Market (link)

Shoes - Adidas (Superstars)

Backpack - Longchamp

Sunglasses - Jeepers Peepers

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Today I (Arianne) decided to head down into Notting Hill with a friend to wander about Portobello Market. It made a difference from the usual visit to Camden Town - body jewellery was replaced by brooches and selfie sticks by silverware. Of course I can not even discuss Notting Hill without mentioning The Hummingbird Bakery (see pictures below), which sells some of the nicest cakes known to mankind - walking in the shop was as if there were angels dancing in your nostrils (yes this is a hell of a weird description, but it was GODLY). We also went to a place in Soho for lunch called Herman ze German, which you should check out if you have a love for Schnitzel and all things Wurst.

I always wear my dungarees and am actually surprised that they have only just made an appearance on the blog as I practically live and breathe vintage denim, and love them as they remind me of the 90's, which (style-wise) seems to be the best era out there. The day was, as British summers go, not too warm but just about bearable, so I could just about get away with these clothes sans outerwear. As the look felt a bit 'meh', I topped it off with Nars '413 Blckr' lipstick, and these earrings from a brand called MyAsho Market, which I am in love with due to the fusion of African fabric/prints with contemporary styles.

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