A JUMP OF JOY - SHADES OF ORANGE

Jumping for Joy is to be extremely happy in that moment. Do not dwell on the past do not dream of the future concentrate the mind on the present moment. (Buddha). 

Did you know that the color orange is related to the sacral chakra which supports your ability to feel joyful creative and energetic.

I taught yoga that morning, so I suppose that my sacral chakra was highly stimulated cause all I wanted to do was to jump. Maybe it was because by the vast amount of orange pieces of clothing which I am wearing.

I suppose from my much continuous study of yoga and the chakra I do believe that the colors of clothing we wear have a deeper connected part to our feelings and emotions.

Which color do you wear that you think response or connected to a deeper part of yourself?

Today I choose the spirited color of orange. 

Here is an affirmation for you which response to the sacral chakra

I love my life

I am a creature of joy and light

I honor my body and treat myself respectably

I trust my feeling and give them room for expression

I receive pleasure and abundance with every breath that I take.

I am grateful of the joy of being me.

Goodness, beauty and joy resonate in my soul.

Rest and play help keeps me healthy.

I embrace my sensuality and sexuality 

I am joyful, spontaneous and creative

I go with the flow with ease and grace.

For more affirmation,  you can check Louise Hay’s Book on How to Heal Your Life. I am a continous reader and healer. It is such a Great Book! 

Thank you for reading

PROJECT RUNWAY BEFORE HEIDI KLUM (sort of) STRIPES + PLAID

I have had a love affair with fashion ever since I can remember. Like any passionate relationship, it called for sacrifices. Therefore, at 17 I decided to leave my fatherland St Lucia and move to London to pursue my dreams. 

I have to say, getting used to the English weather was not easy, but working for renowned Joseph certainly smothered the experience. I stayed in London for 10 years, but it was only when I moved to Holland when fashion and I started procreating, that is: making clothes. It does not come as surprise that it coincided with the birth of my daughter. 

Let me just say I thought sewing at home would be easier than shopping out with my little girl… It was not.  Before I gave up, I made a pair of trousers. They are not perfect but remind me of the beautiful time and also the fact that I am not the technical mind. 

What about you? Do you have any fashion pieces that you made by yourself?

   

I'm wearing COS shoes, poncho/cardigan, stripe pants and handmade 

jewelry by 

Ermine Fevrier

SPORTY CHIC - UNDRESSED

Outfit details from the top:

OK winter, I’m done with you. A rose beanie/hat, which, as you probably know by now, I love love love. Hats make you look more sophisticated and, as opposed to the usual fashion magic makers are actually useful: they keep the head warm. Also, they’re the women’s version of the girly “Bad Hair Day” beanies. A woman can’t be ALWAYS bothered to brush her hair!

The chunky, heavy beige maxi vest is like a cardigan coat. This piece is classic, it will never go out of style; I can wear it at home as well as outdoors.

Now let’s take a look at the Mickey Mouse top, my daughter likes it a lot and so do I. Gorgeous blue, isn’t it?

The legging was a purchase from H & M collaboration with Versace. The quality is great, feels good against the skin. It is not a legging that I can wear once every blue moon. The colors are so vibrant.

The scarf/blanket was an investment, but it was worth every penny (and effort: I actually had to pay in installments!). I love big scarves and it’s a perfect shade of purple - I can combine with almost anything in my wardrobe.

The ankle boots are booties from Cracow. I purchased them on my last visit. I like to wear or add masculine accents to my outfit. Those are so comfortable, and again - can be worn with many pieces of clothing I already owe.

Jewelry, well I am a ringmaster. I like wearing rings, they are part of my everyday style, the more the merrier!. It is like the advert “Red bull gives you wings”; well my advert for rings is that they give you inspiration, especially when I doing something creative.

The Earrings was a present from a friend. The sunnies are oldies from Prada and I wear them practically all the time, winter into summer, only when the sun shines its pretty head.

I am wearing a new shade of lipstick today. Most times I am wearing red, but hey, why not discover something new?

Hat – Scottish Wool

Chunky Vest – Dsquared

Scarf – Pauw Women

Top – H & M

Leggings – Versace for H & M

Booties – Stillo 

Thank you for dropping by. xo Ermine