In the coming months ahead, Brett has my every weekend booked with show after show of punk rock music (not complaining, I love music as much as he does!) but tonight he literally could not say no when I asked him to attend a fashion show with me! It was put on by Lamb, a local shop in Grand Rapids. It was called Antwerp: A Fashion Journey and had looks inspired by the Antwerp Six. The Antwerp Six refers to a group of influential designers who graduated from Antwerp's Royal Academy in the 80's. It was a fun theme; something totally fresh and unique!
Brett and I made a date out of it and ate dinner downtown. Then we headed over to The Bob where the show was being held! We had our own table and it was fun to sit and people watch. Being a fashion blogger and not knowing many fashion people here... it was interesting to see how many stylish people Grand Rapids holds. Who would have thought, right? I went with a borrowed dress from my lovely friend, Kate from Postcards From. It was the perfect amount of dressy + me combined. Velvet and floral... maybe a new favorite?
(cardigan - h&m | dress - swap with postcards from | bow - american apparel
hawk wedges - seychelles | heart-tights and belt - forever 21)
I'll be posting a lot this month and next, I'm thinking. I'm so behind. My closet looks like a tornado went through it and I have at least ten unopened packages of things I need to organize. Plus, I just spent way too much money at Forever 21 during the 100% proceeds to Japan day, so that package should be arriving any day. I'm officially on a shopping and food ban. Well... not all food, of course. Just too much food. Ban on too much food. Makes sense, right? Well, I better scurry off to bed. I have a lovely giveaway coming tomorrow from ThreadSence!
currently playing:
crystal castles - not in love (featuring robert smith)
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This is one of my favourite outfits.
i wore a bow this week too in my hair. I kind of have a hard obsession with bows. I found the most gorgeous vintage bow today to incorporate in to my jewellery line!
talk soon wild child
-Hattie
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thats a really cute outfit, i love your shoes(=
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Beautiful outfit! The colors and patterns are so lovely!
Oh man! You look ever so cute in that dress with your cardi/matching bow combo. What a fun event!
oh my gosh you look lovely and adorable, really cute outfit! i especially love the bow in your hair and lovely shoes.
You look darling as always. I'm really loving the size and color of that bow. And your shoes are amazing. Seychelles can do no wrong.
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Love this outfit! Your black tights with brown shoes has really inspired me and now I'm dying to get similar shoes!
You look gorgeeeeeeous! I love those wedges. Can I please steal all of your shoes, please?? I also sincerely adore the bow in your hair. Niklaas always says I look like a little girl! I beg to differ! You look adorable AND grown up. Psh to boys ;)
I love that the dress is velvet. And of course, you are rocking it.
Oh hey, that place looks familiar! ;) That sounds like such a fun date night and you looked freaking beautiful too! That dress is super cute, Kate has such great taste! I look forward to reading more posts from you!
Oh my goodness, I LOVE THAT DRESS. I have a really strange love for velvet dresses that I have a tendency to be alone in within my group of friends.
It's refreshing seeing others style them too, especially so well.
I really love this. Such a pretty dress and love the colours on you! You've totally inspired me to buy some wedge brogues in that tan colour.
x x
I love the subdued color palette and the quirky bow in your hair!
You look incredibly pretty in this outfit! It's so you! I've been drooling over those seychelle hawk wedges for a while now and seeing them on you makes me want them even more!
Lidi @ Eclectic Flair
you're adorable! i love that bow & how you and brett are both wearing green :) also crystal castles <3
Gorgeous space, and you couldn't look more adorable. I'm in love with your bow. And loving the velvet + floral print dress -so fab. As for posting a lot this month? Yay, bring it on. ;-) xx veronika
I love your leather belt and I also love your olive cardigan! Your printed dress is lovely along with the cute heart patterned tights. Your shoes are to die for! Literally. I love them so much!
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I love the green in this outfit. Also, you always have the best shoes!
lovely look. i adore how all of the colors mesh together and contrast just the right amount. plus... is that dress velvet? it's awesome.
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Cute outfit, and the shoes are lovely, could pair them with anything! :)
Sounds like such a fun night!
Oh my goodness! I have been obsessed with that dress for soooo long. It sat in my cart over at Modcloth for ages before it sold out but I'm on a shopping ban too. I love it on both you and Kate, you styled it wonderfully! I'm so glad you did a swap with her. I wonder if she would mind if you sent it along to me after you were done, teehee.. I'm only half joking ;) I have a blazer in the exact same fabric - it's beautiful, isn't it?!
Those shoes are gorgeous too, your whole outfit is just amazing and this sounds like such a fun night! Phew.. long comment :)
So funny, I am from Antwerp :)
Love this outfit, beautiful dress!
Antwerp, my home too! I'd love to hear more about the event, especially on how they'd feature Walter.
This outfit is beautiful. The cardigan, bow and belt really complement the dress. Sounds like you had an amazing night x
Love your shoes!
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Such a cute outfit!!!! Those shoes are so pretty.
=O definitely my favourite outfit yet!
I want that dress =D Too pretty!
love the bow on your hair!accessorizes so nicely the cardigan and the dress!
could you get any cuter?
love your entire outfit!
It seems to me that I love and want all your dresses. It's so cute that your bow matched with the Brett's shirt.
love your outfit and the PERFECT accessorising! :)
xx cindy
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Ooh how fun! You're representing my little country right now :) Antwerp is sort of our 'fashion capital'
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You look amazing a thinner than before! :D I've also banned both of those things from my life... a few new vintage finds and Zara really got to me this month! :D
xxx
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I love this look and i especially love how your bow matches Brett's shirt. Very cute.
ahhh you look so cute! I love that dress and it is classic you with that kickass cardi :) I wore tights just like those on Monday, and killed them. I think I am going to really like the next two months of your blog, woot woot!
Teika I am loving this outfit.... love the bow with the dress and those tights and shoes! fantastic!
You have NO IDEA how many times I picked up that bow in American Apparel and contemplated buying it but then put it back. After seeing this, I think I need to buy it. Key word, NEED. I am obsessed with bows and it just looks so cute! Love the floral dress with your heart print tights. However, hate how you make me need that bow =p
great outfit, love the bow!
Love this outfit! Andrea said you were so cute, and she's right. I'll be looking for floral dresses this spring!
kat
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sounds like a really awesome fashion show. super jealous of all the boxes! love the tights!
Oh, you look so pretty!
Girl, you look so darling! I love the extra pretty touch that your bow and tights add!
those tights are just beautiful on you, and i love your big bow!
This look is amazing - the shoes and bow are my for sure faves. You've quickly stolen my bloggy heart as a favorite :)
You look the cutest with that bow! I'm seriously thinking about wearing bows these days, but I'm hesitant because of my age (27)... but your post makes me want to go buy one now!
This has got to be one of my most favourite outfits. You look adorable!
This outfit is adorable (aren't they all, though?!) and I love the bow in your hair, but what forced me to comment was the music credit- I am a huge fan of Cystal Castles and you're the first person to reference them beyond the indie rock radio stations I listen to. high five!
I love the dress! And those shoes are pretty BA.
Super cute bow! Way to pull off velvet so nicely. Seems like there are always fun things going on at the Eve! :)
I love this outfit sooo much! The bow is my fav!
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Pretty outfit, love that green bow...=D
Okay, so you know every other time I've said 'Oh, Tieka! This is my favorite look from you!'? Well, I was lying...THIS is my favorite look of yours. Seriously, you are soooo adorable in these photos! Hope you and Brett had lots of fun and have fun at all of the up coming shows?
P.S. That bow is very similar to what I'm sending around for our music/accessory swap ;]
Relationships are all about compromise :0) I drag my boyfriend all over the place, so I'm the one who isn't allowed to say no when he asks me to do guy things lol. I love that dress and the chunky heels!
i love that bow in your hair! and i am glad you and brett support each other's interests and hobbies -- that's what keeps relationships going!
Tieka you look so tiny at the moment!?!!
On another note, I love the black based florals and especially those tapestry shoes. I never thought tapestry granny bags and all that would make a comeback, but alas! Where's my highschool memory box... ;)
I love this look! The floral dress is fantastic. I love those wedges, I just bought them and I'm so happy with them!
- Meanz (Koi Story)
You look lovely! I love Kate's blog, just recently started following it. I have had my eye on those wedges for months it seems. I am biding my time for the price to fall within my range.
i absolutely love your outfit here. those tights are glorious and i adore your feminine style. lovely!
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lillie
This is definitely one of my favs. I love your dress so much and everything you paired with it!
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I love your outfit so much, I love the green bow and the tights, fabulous!!
What a cute dress, your are very pretty with this !!! I've put your outfit on my blog as my favourite outfit of the day !
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