I discovered this belgian designer the same way you probably did, through his collaborations (La Redoute, Petit Bateau …) and I always adhered to the sobriety and graphic quality of his cuts.

Backstage !

So you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited last wednesday to experience his Spring Summer 2016 show backstage at the Docks de la Mode.

As with any backstage fashion show, it’s interesting to feel those pre-show energy vibes, to see the models’ patience, the make-up artists’ precision and the last touches being made to this or that outfit.

Karim Rahman, the Show Expert make-up artist

I especially got very specific information regarding the make-up guidelines for this show. A big thanks to Karim Rahman (L’Oréal Paris expert make-up artist since 2010) for his kindness and availability.

This year was all about the brow, which was meant to be graphic and poetic.

His ingenious technique is to place a piece of tape at the base of the brow and delicately trace a dashed line with an eyeliner. When you remove the tape you get a perfectly clean line!

The rest of the face is meant to stay very simple, no mascara (“I didn’t want to create anything girly” said Karim) nude foundation, and pinkish-beige lips.

The Cédric Charlier Spring-summer 2016 collection

The make-up blended perfectly with the collection’s blush pinks, baby blue and deep greens. There were also a few soft prints and a general sense of lightness that contrasted with massive gladiator sandals.

I loved the silhouettes with large pants/skirts and a shirt tied at the waist in japanese style. Inspiration and talent at their best. (English translation by Marine)

PS: Thank you Mélanie and L’Oréal Paris for allowing me to experience this inspiring fashion show up close (and thanks Marie for the photo with Karim)

Photo credits ©Tokyobanhbao (except the catwalk photo on the first picture ©Vogue.com)

Lately, the khaki colour is really my favourite (competing vigorously with burgundy). So today, I almost dedicated it an entire look with multiple touches of colour, from khaki to green olive.

A scarf tied up like a cowboy, a striped jersey, sneakers, the perfect outfit to walk around the capital and enjoy a great time with friends. (English translation by Quiterie)

Here is the outfit I was wearing to attend my babe‘s birthday this weekend.

A combination of a few things which require a strict surveillance: leopard pattern combined with not only leather but also heels and a “bag-shoes” color-matching highly discouraged by our dear Cristina Cordula and her fashion tips.

Contrary to all expectations, I felt comfortable and good news, I didn’t suffered with these heels, anything is possible! (English translation by Quiterie)