Hi Glamour- girls,

While it’s raining outside,

there’s plenty of sunshine to catch within our hearts!

O!K! 

We must admit: the weather is terrible! At this time of the year, we should go outside, sippin’ a cocktail (or two) having lots of energy, lay down, and simply relax in the sun. Hello weekend, hello…. rain? 

I’m looking outside, but in fact I don’t feel grumpy. At all. Cause as long as I’m living, I just know there’s always hope and Summer will come eventually, right?

Right (!) time to get on that horse and prepare ourselves for Summer.

(never too soon!) #wink

… and you’ll find true happiness in creating your own rainbow.

When it comes to Summer I always have these mixed feelings: aaaaAha! Sunshine = happiness. Let’s go out and have a lil’ dance. Second aaaAha, that’s right, I’m allergic to sunshine. Let’s…. be happy as well. Come on, you are who you are and there are always some extra’s that will help you survive a (heart)warming Summer. 

Here’s my (backup) plan.. 

PARTNER(S) IN CRIME:

Step 1: scrubbing, peeling, loving! Yes! Taking care of your skin is the most important step. Not to fancy, just keeping its promise, and cheap too! I’m a total addict to Etat Pur. For months now I’ve been using this (bio- basics) brand, and I can assure you to rely on these products. Love everything about Etat Pur! CLICK HERE 4 MORE INFO!

Step 2: preparation of the skin to sun exposure. U-hu! I’m a believer. In other words, this A80 bottle (serious-business-partner) is definitely my daily dose of drops to conquer those sunny days ahead.. 

Step 3: what else do you need? A Summer glow of course! And if we do have to wait a little bit longer, go on and get yourselves a (healthy!) tan! If you want my honest opinion. I’m pale and I don’t get very colored these couple of months. Also I think it’s important to stay out of the sun if you’re just not capable to go in the sun. Don’t be sad, this product will give you ‘the most perfect and wanted finishing touch’. Enough to feel special, even before the sun ever comes out. And héy what’s not to smile about?

Step 4: we all know Summer gives us plenty of advantages: high level of energy, happy, healthy skin, lots of smiles. What if… there’s no sunshine at all? Stay happy! ‘It is what it is’. If you want to reload your batteries and could use an extra helping hand, there’s always this Vitamine D (forte) box full of… yes, indeed smiles. *natural ingrediënts will make sure you’ll have enough of Vitamine D in your system (that what you get from Misses Sunshine)

Step 5: if you’re not quiet happy about self-tanning products, here’s Mister right for you: Caudalie ‘Divine Legs’. Apply onto your skin, leave in for a few minutes and you’re ready to go out. A summary glow, tanned skin and a happy you for these next couple of hours. (Washes of in shower) Definitely my personal favorite and musthave (!) this Summer! 

Step 6: go out, BE GLAMOROUS!

.. and add a few sparkles to your life! 

kisses&CAKES

Elfi

Hi Glamour- girls,

‘Like a dancing ballerina I’m trying to keep my balance between hard work, following my dreams (oh yes!), keepin’ my friends & family happy and writing for tha one and only glamour-blog! For now, love with sprinkles on top! Always follow your heart, and keep on spinning in finding your way to be at your happiest in life!’ ♥

Hi Glamour- girls,

Dat MIKA een spring in’t veld is bewees hij eerder al met zijn vrolijke deuntjes. ‘Doom da da di da di doom’, maar wat we nog niet van hem wisten is dat hij ook onze modeharten een sprongetje kan laten maken. En wel bij het zien van de nieuwe, verrassende en vooral levendige collectie voor JBC. Wedden? 

BEKIJK HIER DE ANIMATED VIDEO VAN ZIJN CONCERT GISTEREN!

◊ De damescollectie oogt heel vrouwelijk, met een preppy touch. Zoals een witte mouwloze chemisier met een ruche en sjaalkraag, gecombineerd met een kort rokje, een mouwloze jurk met volant, een koraalrode jurk met een geborduurd bollenmotief, een bustierjurk met all-over giraffenprint, een skinny jeans in combinatie met een eenvoudig wit bloesje en een jasje in Chanel-stijl met een voering met giraffenprint, een koraalrode jeans en short.

BEKIJK HIER MIKA’S VIDEO SPEECH! 

Mijn favoriete combo?

Een koraalrode bolletjes-jurk.

Een muntgroen vest(je) met lange mouwen, kanten bloemenprint en een giraffe- broche.

Het Chanel jasje: moeilijk kiezen maar ik ga toch voor het lange wit-beige model met giraffe- broche en gouden afwerking.

Parels, graag en véél! 

Besluit?

Een speelse, toch klassieke collectie met vrolijke prints en een hoog hebben-gehalte!

‘Ik vind de stuks waar een giraffe op afgebeeld staat (of als broche) het mooist- met andere woorden: alles!’ 

*De collectie is vanaf vandaag verkrijgbaar in je dichtstbijzijnde JBC winkel. 

kisses&CAKES

XOXO

Elfi

Love, love, love! <3

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Hi Glamour- girls,

Strawberry daiquiri mocktails, garden flamingo’s, blowing bubbels and flowers, that’s what Summer is all about! 

To brighten up your day, here are some ‘flower power’ musthaves… 

#MUSTHAVE1 SUNNY SUNGLASSES

CLICK HERE! 

#MUSTHAVE2 FLOWER CROWN
 

CLICK HERE! 

#MUSTHAVE3 BLOSSOM SHOES

CLICK HERE!  

#MUSTHAVE4 3D FLOWER POWER DRESS

CLICK HERE! 

#MUSTHAVE5 FLOWER ANYWHERE CLIP

CLICK HERE!  

Now, go outside and (still) enjoy today’s sunny day!

Sparkle*sparkle*

XOXO 

Elfi 

Hi Glamour- girls,

‘Dat het morgen ‘EARTH DAY’ is wisten jullie al. Een dag volledig in teken van de behoefte van een groot deel van de wereldbevolking voor een schoon milieu en een leefbare wereld. Yeah! Om dit te vieren wilde ik op mijn eigen manier een boodschap overbrengen, en hoe dit beter te vertalen door middel van nail art. Altijd feest!’

Inspiratie?

————

De bubble bars van bij LUSH.

Wie Lush kent, weet dat ze staan voor het bedenken van hun eigen (verse) producten, met zo weinig mogelijk of geen bewaarmiddelen of verpakkingsmaterialen. Niet enkel dragen ze hun (grote) steen bij tot het milieu, ook geloven zij in de kracht van hun producten, méér nog: de glimlach op ieders gezicht. Ik kan ervan meespreken, I’m an addict (vooral dan van de gezichtsmaskers en badproducten).

Blauwe lucht met witte wolken, daar doet dit product me aan denken, of beter gezegd: wegdromen.

Héérlijk toch? 

Niet enkel leuk om naar te kijken, maar ook om in je bad weg te laten smelten. 

Eens in het water, begint deze te kronkelen (van plezier). Lange blauwe, witte en roze slierten kleuren het water. Een bad vol héérlijke bubbels bracht me dan ook op een idee:

SPLASHIN’ MARBLE NAIL ART! 

Resultaat? 

————

DIY! *

wie zélf aan de slag wil gaan en deze techniek wil uitproberen, heeft nodig:

* (milieuvriendelijke) nagellak: wit + kleur 

* een beker water

* een tandenstoker

* plakband + schaar

»» KORTFILM: KLIK HIER!  «« 

Stap 1: begin met je basis, breng daarna 2 witte lagen aan op je nagels.

Stap 2: wanneer goed droog, kleef plakband rondom je nagels.

Stap 3: voeg een aantal druppels toe in het water (laat de druppels vallen in het water, je borsteltje houdt je liever droog!)

Stap 4: wat je nu ziet zijn kleine kringen, met een tandenstoker trek je verschillende lijnen van buiten de kring naar het midden toe (indien je een effect wil bekomen).

Stap 5: plaats je vinger op de tekening en duw die vervolgens naar beneden in het water, met de tandenstoker verwijder je de rest van de nagellak in het water (rond je nagel).

Stap 6: haal je vinger uit het water en verwijder de plakband. 

Stap 7: overige restjes verwijder je met een corrector pen (!)

Stap 8: oefening » échte kunstwerkjes van nagels!

Wie probeert het ook? 

(!)* Wisten jullie ook dat er merken zijn zoals OPI en Korres, die geen schadelijke stoffen bevatten en ook niet worden getest op dieren, dus (natuurlijk) milieuvriendelijk zijn!

Zo zie je maar dat iedereen z’n steentje kan bijdragen! 

Dubbel zoveel fun gegarandeerd!

kisses&CAKES

Elfi

Hi Glamour- girls,

What’s in a smell? …. EVERYTHING!

‘Fresh almond baked cookies, lime juice, violet candy,.. how I love the smell of pure sweetness. What else? Coconut (water), cause it reminds me of my stay in Thailand a few years ago. And yeah, even these two chihuahua’s of mine smell absolutely amazing. It’s because. With every fragnance, comes a memory. And how I love to get back to those memories and smile about them, while taking a shower, or starting a new day..’

.. and the award goes to.. 

Here are my top- ten favorites:

1. ETAT PUR- BASICS

When I wake up in the morning I love to refresh myself immediately. First sniffs first. A pure, organic (bio) water-ish and gentle smell to start each day with. What’s not to love about that? After this, my head already knows there will be a second smell of the day soon: oatmeal! Talking about a delightful morning.. <3

* WANNA KNOW MORE ABOUT ETAT PUR- CLICK HERE! 

2. HONEY I’M HOME!

Honey, honey, honey,.. it’s a rich woman’s world. It is! What’s yummier than the smell of  200% pure honey? Love, love, love this L’ Occitane honey- inspired collection. You just wanna lick your fingers, uh-uh too sweet to handle! #wink

(* available at your nearest store!)

3. SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

….. and pssst pssst, this bottle of soft Spring (cherries) is one of my favorites too!  

4. HEAVENLY ALMOND!

Almond cookies, almond pie, almond drinks,.. gimme that almond! This next favorite product of mine smells so good, it’s like you’re putting an almond dessert to your face. And BAM, just like that! Don’t believe me? Go and sniff it yourself! 

(* I buy these Weleda products at Colruyt or Kruidvat)

5. EVERYTHING’S NATURAL!

Not only for its color #pink. I love pink grapefruit! In my salad, or to freshen up a smoothie, or simply in the shower.

(* available at your nearest The Body Shop store) 

6. DELISH DOVE!

About the smell? This one I can’t explain. Again, you’ll have to find out yourself. A soft, yet sweet fragnance that stays in my hair for at least 2 days. I love to combine this product with the smell of violet (candy) Daddy O Lush shampoo. A match made in heaven! 

7. EAT ME - USE ME! 

A few years ago Margarita Bloom and I came with a fresh ‘n sweet collection ‘Girls Are Made Of Sugar’. Maybe our webshop closed but nevertheless there’s still a Margarita world to discover! If this will be your first order, be warned. Soon, you want to have everything from this lovely lady her shop. My favorite? This good looking Gingerman scrub. Yum! 

* WANNA KNOW MORE ABOUT HER PRODUCTS- CLICK HERE! 

(* also a few products available at Beauty Queen - Gent) 

8. DADDY O(H) !!!!

Next time when you visit Lush and they ask you, if you perhaps want to try out a sample.. make sure you mention Daddy O shampoo as one of your must-give-it- a- try- thingies. Please do, and then come again! (* yes, I’m an addict, and soon you will too!) 

9. SIMPLY VANILLY! 

….. cause vanilla works every time! Who’s with me?

10. BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT!

Not that I want you to go sniffin’ a bottle, but one of my favorite fragnances is nail polish. I admit. I love the smell of polish by heart, together with my passion for nail art. <3

What’s yours? 

Tell me what’s your flavour!

kisses&CAKES

Elfi 

Hi Glamour- girls,

LAST WEEK WAS AWESOME!!!!

‘Although I had a quiet b-day this year’; 

I’ve spent it with the ones I love, had some yummie pancakes, drank some bubbly champagne, and had to enjoy a lovely day with my boyfriend (who took the day off- oh!) and 2 playful dogs who were in a very hot-dog-mood (it takes two to cuddle);

‘it’s time to collect that b-b-b-b-money and look for a few things to add on the most-wanted- wishlist.’     

Between Justin Bieber glitter tattoos (yes, they exists!) and candy galore socks (yummie feet), I think I’ve found the most perfect ‘cause you deserve it’ (un)birthday- gifts. CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT IT! 

Héy I want these too!

1. PIZZA PILLOW!

I looooooove pizza! Maybe for its ‘coziness’, but I’m always in a feelgood (food) mood when I think about pizza. Therefore this fat free pillow is the perfect musthave excuse to spend some hours in the couch with. CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT IT! 

2. RIKKI THE RACOON

What’s not to like? Look how cute he (Rikki?) is. Because of the daily joy I get from my 2 crazy chihuahua’s, they deserve something more crazy to play with. Ai caramba! CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT IT! 

3. A PIECE OF MAGIC! 

If there’s one thing I can’t live without it’s MAGIC*. The beginning always starts with believing. And I do believe this tiny ring is made-to-be, especially when it comes to the size, elegance, and Disney inspired (Twice As Nice *new collection) look, it couldn’t stay of this list. CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT IT! (discover the entire collection*webshop or go to your nearest Twice As Nice store!) I DID! #wink

4.  DO-GO-NUTS! 

Besides Disney, I’m a total ’ The Simpsons’ -addict. Well, more of donuts. Have you ever been to a donut shop before? H E A V E N! My favorite? Sprinkled ones, that’s why I adore this nutty cuppa! Want a bite/ sip? CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT IT! 

5. WALKING ON PINK CLOUDS..

.. in these!  CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT IT! 

6. FOR SHOE LOVERS ONLY!

Last but definitely not least, I’ve noticed a huuuge discount on the Kat Maconie Valerie suede pumps. I’m not into labels that much, but would you take a look at these shoes. What do you think? Should I stay (on their website) or should I go, YES OR NO?  CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT IT! 

I should combine these with the socks, right yay! 

WHAT TO CHOOSE?

XOXO

kisses&CAKES

Elfi 

Hi Glamour- girls,

Happy little dance! 

You can’t have it all, right?  But some things are woth waiting until they come out in store(s), or when you have exacltly enough money to buy you something éxtra, a real treat. 

When I opened my eyes this morning, I wanted to look just like this.. 

* I might go and check these out to celebrate my birthday in #wink, cause remember..

WRAP YOURSELF IN THINGS YOU LOVE, is top priority! <3 <3 

Candy colored hair- CHECK! 

I’m a total sucker for pretty prints, and this Supertrash jacket makes me weak by heart - CHECK! 

What’s not to like? So Funny and as from tomorrow available at JBC. Kids-collection but it goes to size 164. Don’t wanna miss this! - URBANUS CHECK! 

Last week I met this guy, and he told me about these Denim Spa jeans trousers. I couldn’t stop laughing, cause how amazing is this? A WRANGLER Denim Spa Molly skinny jeans with olive extract. ON MY WISHLIST- CHECK! 

Last but not least, I’ve found these french fries printed shoes. Lord have mercy, I suddenly felt so hungry. Total awesome, I might say, I could eat them alive. - CHECK! 

What do you guys think of my look? 

HOT OR NOT,

LET YOUR PERSONALITY SHINE. STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND NEVER, EVER BE AFRAID TO REVEAL THE AMAZING PERSON WITHIN YOU! 

XOXO

kisses& CAKES

Elfi 

Hi Glamour- girls,

Happy afternoon! 

Yesterday I’ve posted these amazingly Supertrash shoes. A- MAZING! Well, not so long ago, I was invited to celebrate Supertrash’s first store in Ghent. YAY! Great prints, lovely dresses and sweet peeps serving you to look at your best. 200% GLAMOUR!

THA *SHOES: 

Love @first sight! Héy what did you expect? Look at tha shoe! * Inspired by this georgous fake (sn(e)aky) print, I wanted to translate this look onto my nails. Can you blame me for that? And it’s so easy- to- do.. get your hands dirty girls! 

HOW-TO-BE-SN(E)AKY! 

* basecoat

* colors: white, black, mint green, neon green and flamingo, pink-ish orange (or whatever YOU want!)

* sponge (make up)

* tutu-skirt  (piece of ‘tulle’)

STEP 1: start with your basecoat

STEP 2: apply 2 layers of white colored polish 

STEP 3: continue with mint green, fluo green, and your pink-ish color, make sure to create little parts of each color onto your nail <3

STEP 4: (*first let your nails dry!!) take your piece-of-tutu and stretch it over your nail, hold it and with a sponge you go and print every nail with this snake- design. 

STEP 5: finishing touch (topcoat)

TIP (!)

- make sure the first layer is total dry!

- take your black polish and add some on a paper, dip it (sponge) and first try out on that same paper, you don’t want to much black color the first time. (you can always build up the amount of black you want)

YOUR TURN!

BE CREATIVE TODAY! BE INSPIRED!

XOXO

Elfi