shorties,

so... here you have it! all my vintage levi's shorties. 

these four shorties are what my whole summer wardrobe is based on, well mostly anyway. it got me thinking... how did it happen that suddenly these shorties, that were so fashionable in the 80s [i think] are so popular again? 

well, if i were to answer this question it would be simple. I LOVE EVERYTHING OLD. i love everything 'vintage' is probably a better way of putting it. i feel vintage pieces have a story, some life in them as opposed to clothes from chain stores. not only that, it reminds me of my mom's style when she was in her 20s and how much i wanted to grow up and be like her when i got to be in my 20s.

can i tell you a little secret though? i bought most of these from urban outfitters and topshop so how much can i really say anyway?!

to love or not to love,

there are those lebanese who love their country and those who dont. 

i am one of those who loves lebanon owing to literally everything, even the smell of car fumes when you open your windows in the city, because it smells like home. i'm oblivious to so many of its flaws because i experience so many amazing things every time i visit. i feel that many people are driven in such a creative way which really inspires me. its something that is missing in london, where everything is so big and needs to be so commercial for it to be considered a success. 

my sister pointed out to me that many of these exciting projects are possible here because there are so little restrictions. another person said that living there in general can be such a pain in the ass and yet another person told me that the country is doomed anyway so there is no future. 

i love that i'm oblivious to all the imperfections of lebanon, it is probably the only way to really enjoy everything it does have!

anyway, i got a little side tracked with my thoughts there. i really just wanted to show you two amazing stores i visited! orient 499 and maison de l'artisan beirut. it is quite pricey and i've heard by word of mouth there is a 'market' called basta where you can find these kinds of things cheaper. but still, great for ideas and eye candy of course.

OH and! i just started a facebook page. i'm a little nervous to go so public... but oh well here it goes.

FACEBOOK!
TWITTER! 

keizersgracht 602, amsterdam

my home away from home

we finally finished [well almost] decorating the house!! it was quite a challenge to do it without buying any new furniture but it turned out just right. i sometimes have this feeling that i wish i was born in a different time period [preferably the 60s] and thats probably why i feel right at home here, just as i hope everyone else will when we host diners+parties!

almost forgot..

blouse, acne - shorts, levi's - slippers, birkenstock - watch, rolex