Le monde de Tokyobanhbao: Blog Mode gourmand

Sandra B’s coat

Wed 4 Dec, 2013 · Fashion

When I think “long coat”, Sandra Bullock in “While you were sleeping” comes to mind: a cute rom-com movie that made my teenage heart throb. The throbbing had more to do with the twisted and unexpected romance than with the coat, but it seems my unconscious has been at work.

This year, I’m wearing a very close replica. The below the knee cut is considered dangerous because not very flattering and because of the shortening effect, but I still wanted to try with heels (along with sheer socks and a thick “fluffly” sweater, rest assured).

I now understand why Sandra Bullock could concentrate on her romance with not as much as a second thought to the freezing Chicago cold: a long coat is like walking around wrapped in your comforter: bliss! (English translation by Bleu Marine)

My Outfit

Coat ASOS
Sweater Sparkle & Fade
Necklace ASOS
Beanie Comptoir des Cotonniers (2008)
Clutch Topshop (déjà vue ici)
Sheer socks Luxe 9 Caramel Wolford
“Mom” Jeans Topshop
Shoes Rockstud Valentino

Jewel jacket

Mon 25 Nov, 2013 · Fashion

My personal favourite of the moment is a “bomber” jacket with stone embroidery. Some red on the lips, a grey sweatshirt with polka-dot print, it’s all I need to make this “casual” look more sophisticated. (English translation by LN)

My Outfit

Jacket April, May
Sweat shirt Cooperative
Clutch Balmain
Leather skirt ASOS
Tights Mat opaque Wolford
Magnetic nailpolish Nails.inc
Boots Pistol Acne

A tourist in Antwerp

Mon 18 Nov, 2013 · Fashion, Travel

During my stay in Antwerp, despite the rain, I still tried to visit as many things as possible to soak up the atmosphere of the city. Here is one of the outfits that I wore over the weekend to stride along the streets of Antwerp with serenity.

Coat Zara
Cap H&M
Sweater ASOS
Boyfriend jeans La Redoute
Socks Wolford
Brogues ASOS

I will also reveal the shopping addresses and locations that I liked the most during my stay. Obviously I may not have visited half of the things the city has to offer, but in 2 days I didn’t want to put too much pressure on myself: one must enjoy the time over the weekend!

The MoMu (Nationalestraat 28)

the fashion museum (the only museum I had time to visit): I brought you back a few snapshots of the last 50 years’ most original local creations. (I was especially struck by the creativity of these “downside-up” shoes!)

Grote Markt and the cathedral of Antwerp

classic but it would be unforgivable not to go.

The Kloosterstraat street

a street full of charm lined with second-hand and vintage shops (mostly interior design but a bit of fashion too). In the street, the Your concept store is a must-see: a sort of Colette, Belgian style: trendy atmosphere, almost “cliché”, but with a nice selection of gadgets, books and clothes.

The Oudevaartplaats Sunday morning market

one can find food, clothes, a bit of everything. There’s some sort of vintage market hidden in a huge hall next to the square (on the same side of the Barnini restaurant): lots of knickknacks to rummage through but one can find some pretty nice deco items.