• Casual Tulle •

• Casual Tulle •

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Photos: Falko Blümlein
Jacket: Love Moschino
Bustier: H&M Garden Collection (2010)
Skirt: Scarlett & Jo
Sandals: Isabel Marant
Hat: H&M Divided
Earrings: Dior “Mise en Dior”
Bracelet: Hermès
Alternatives: ASOS blazer,
Religion bustier, ASOS bustier,
South Beach bustier, Boohoo skirt,
SixtySeven sandals, ASOS hat,
ASOS earrings

After my first very → edgy style with Scarlett & Jo’s → tulle skirt, I’ve got something more colorful and casual for you today. :) And I told you all that there would be a change today – yes, it’s a short video! I can’t promise that there will always be videos for each new outfit, but we’ll try our best to keep filming a bit of my looks so you can see them in motion. I think that’s even more interesting, right?

I’ve been thinking about how I can style this tulle skirt in a different way than before and my first idea was “black and white”, but hey, that’s what I always think first and it’s kind of boring to always go for your favorite style – so why not try something else first? I’m sure that I’ll also show this skirt with something white around soon, but until then I wanted something with colors and went for this floral bustier (it’s a miracle that I can still wear it, since it’s already pretty old, from 2010!), my favorite green jacket and some basic accessories. By the way: these sandals are looking for a new owner (even though I really love them), so if you’re interested, please write me a message. ;)

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• Crop Crop •

• Crop Crop •

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Photos: Falko Blümlein
Cardigan: Via Appia Due
Bustier: H&M Trend
Capri Jeans: Via Appia
Belt: Vintage
Sandals: Isabel Marant
Hat: H&M Divided
Earrings: Dior “Mise en Dior”
Tribal Earrings
Bracelet: Hermès
Ring: YSL Arty Ring
Alternatives: New Look Inspire cardigan,
Mochi crop top, Cheap Monday jeans,
ASOS jeans, ASOS belt,
Jessica Buurman sandals, Catarzi hat,
ALDO earrings, New Look ring

Not much time ago, there was this scandal about Oprah Magazine talking about crop tops and saying that you should feel free to try them “if (and only if!) you’ve got a flat stomach”. It caused a major shitstorm and made many – especially plus-sized – girls post pictures of them wearing crop tops with the hashtags #rockthecrop #pullingofacroptop #ifandonlyifiwantto. I joined this movement on → Instagram (and → Facebook) because I think that it’s not okay to tell someone what he or she is allowed to wear. That’s arrogant in many ways and not the right way for a magazine to give tips on how to dress.

I’m not willing to dress for anyone, especially not for total strangers. I dress for myself, wear what I like in this exact moment. And if that’s a crop top, I’ll wear it. Just like in this post today. I’m not wearing it to say: “Hey, I’m fat and I’m wearing a crop top!”, it has nothing to do with being a rebel. The thing is: I saw this top online, fell in love with the colors and the design and had to get it.
I enjoyed wearing it and while we were shooting the pictures – in front of many people – no one looked at me and had to throw up or told me that I was disgusting. No one came up to me and said that I should only wear a crop top with a flat tummy. No one was horrified and ran away.

What I want to say: when you wear what you want and add the right attitude (feel good!), nobody will ruin your day. Of course there might be some people looking at you, but always remember: some might be surprised, maybe because they don’t see fat people wearing such beautiful clothes that often (sadly!), maybe because they think you’re gorgeous, maybe because they wish they weren’t afraid of doing the same. Sure, some will look and shake their heads, giving you that evil look and making you feel like you’re a major piece of shit, but do you really want to take these strangers seriously? Will you let them tell you what you’re allowed to wear? Do you really want to depend on their opinion? Choose your daily look according to their wishes? Do you really want to dress yourself for a stranger? I’m sure the answer is: no.
You don’t have to wear a crop top, you don’t have to prove to anyone that you can rock a crop top. If you don’t like them, nobody’s forcing you to wear them. Just wear whatever you want, but please don’t listen to such bullshit tips that tell you how to dress – you’ve got your own mind, use it and be creative! :)

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