Let me share with you my view…

 The program seems to have been made on a shoe string, the girls are sleeping in bunk beds and the production gives me the feeling the recession is making a big difference to the budget. The girls where made to do a shoot for Ecco, not the best choice fashion wise and one of the main sponsors is C&A, these are not your most fashionable brands from most point of views.

What about the girls and their appearance?

Whoever is responsible for their hair needs help. We all love the show where the hair gets cut off. When done properly, it serves a dual purpose. Firstly, to teach the girls that they need to be open to changing their appearance at a regular basis and secondly to make them look better. Or so it would seem….let me share some before and after shots with you. They tell aspiring model Bianca they want to give her an edgy, editorial look. Well, they could have done that by giving her Rihanna’s haircut, now she looks like punk rock junkie from the seventies and not in a good way.

Benelux next top model Bianca- before

Benelux next top model Bianca- after

For those shopping from outside the US, don’t worry, with your US Unlocked account it will be as easy as pie.

The new accessory label NOOSA has launched their first line of belts in the Netherlands. The belts are unique in the sense that you can add a personal touch to the belt with so called chunks.

An example of a wide belt:

noosa wide belt

The chunks have been produced in Nepal through Fair Trade which is an added bonus. I really like these belts, they are affordable (from 49 euros and from 5,95 per chunk) and contemporary.

Personal Shopping  
Ever wanted the lingerie from Victoria’s Secret, a Kindle from Amazon, cheaper Dermalogica products or perhaps that nice jacket at Banana Republic, but then you found out that you need a US credit card to be able to own these products? Let US Unlocked buy them for you! Simply let them know what you want to buy and they will take care of the rest.

Worldwide Shipping
Now, customers all over the world can benefit from the services of US Unlocked. They have managed to negotiate very competitive rates to help you save on shipping. Simply register your shipment. The shipping cost are calculated based on the actual weight and dimensions when we receive your products. Your shipment arrives at your doorstep within 3 busines days after it has left our warehouse, anywhere in the world!

Have fun shopping!!!!

Must say it feels great to sell a couple of things and use the proceeds to update my fall wardrobe. So far I have purchased a new Zara wintercoat and a grey sweater. I am looking forward to receiving my Asos order, which contains a black jacket with a ‘power shoulder’ … eighties much?

Next purchase? ankle boots or grey tall boots at Daniele Dentici’s shoe salon.

Have fun shopping for fall! I know I am.

The collection consists of 10 50’s inspired dresses. Very cute.

Have fun, click here to watch it.  For the collection go here, and enjoy another movie.

Where do all of these things come together? At Fashionair, created by Net-a-Porter alum, Sojin Lee and British music mogul, Simon Fuller. The current beta version is pretty promising.  Might become an entirely new addiction for yours truly.

Check it out here.

Click here to watch the preview.

 Anna Wintour on David Letterman, click here.

In case you wish to feel the fabric, just contact Joline’s office and they will send you a card with all the fabrics of the season ( I can assure you, they are amazing). Furthermore, if you would like to try on the clothes it is possible to make an appointment in the studio for a fitting.