Current Loves: ROAR, candy colored hair and pink!

♥ First of all, Katy Perry's video for Roar. I love the video and the song so much it actually made me cry. Whenever I see Katy I think of how in the 'Part of Me' movie she was crying. And to then see her come back even harder and still be her own beautiful, strong and funny self makes me smile so much :)

♥ Í felt a bit overwhelmed by all the New York Fashion Week posts popping up everywhere, and especially when I saw this video I lost faith in humanity for a bit. BUT I did love this one:13 fantastic candy colored hairstyles spotted at Fashion Week

♥ This Art Journal

I wish I had an art journal as amazing as this one. I used to work like this constantly and I miss it SO MUCH. This lady's journal definitely inspired me to start one again! Or at least get more creative in my sketchbooks again. Just cut out and draw and stick stuff on and pour glitter over it without worrying too much whether it's going to be any good or not.

♥ Kawaii Monthly

I came across this over at Sweeter than Solitude! Receiving a kawaii package every month? Yesplz! This is such a great idea I wish I had come up with it myself.

♥ Alkaline Trio Behind the Scenes pictures
Ummmm is that Matt Skiba wearing pink sneakers? Yes, yes it is. *sigh*

♥ Think Pink

I should start living by this video. Or maybe I already do.

I hope you're all having a good week so far n.n I'm super busy with homework for school, but this week I will finally be sending out my exchange application for Maryland Institute College of Art!! So excited! Then it's just a matter of waiting until about the end of October to see if they'll accept me, which I really really reaaaallly hope they will.

Friday Loves: Amazing Ladies and Kitties

Friday Loves... 

Vans x Hello Kitty Summer 2013 collection!

To me this is one of the most perfect collaborations ever. I'd love to get my hands on some apparel or that super cute tote bag! Since I think owning two pairs of Hello Kitty shoes in enough for now...

Gwen Stefani rocking this outfit

I think she's one of the very few women who can pull this look off...

Ask a Grown Woman: Beth Ditto @ Rookie

This woman is amazing and so incredibly cute! “Don’t hang out with people who make you feel less than amazing.”

Katy Perry: Part of Me Movie

And since we're talking about amazing women... I watched the Katy Perry movie yesterday and omg.. it's amazing. I don't now why I haven't watched it sooner. It never came to theaters here and I think at a certain point I had just forgotten about it. Go watch it for instant inspiration!

This quote

Because it's the truth.

The Art of Being Choco Moo – Interview & Live Painting in Tokyo

This video is so inspirational, too! I can really relate to her story, especially the part where she talks about how something 'opened up' for her when she visited the United States. And I adore her art.

And of course a gif of some kitties working out.
Because how else can you end a post with so much love?

Heart shaped anything paradise!

Valentine's Day is coming up which means heart shaped everything, everywhere! And I love everything heart shaped. On my clothing, accessories, toilet paper or on my blog? Yes please! I also have a great fascination for heart shaped cut-outs in clothing, and am forever daydreaming about owning a heart cut-out dress someday...

heart cut out sweater, Katy and her heart booty, heart cut out panties

heart cut out striped skater dress

There are tons of heart cut-out whatever tutorials online, so I might want to get on that someday soon! Would be perfect for summer! Also, don't forget to sign up for some free Valentine's Day love through the mail right here! I'll be sending out all cards for outside The Netherlands this weekend. ♥

My new Hello Kitty book!

The other day, while doing some birthday shopping for my little nephew, this book caught my eye! Actually, anything Hello Kitty catches my eye. It's like a special radar. Anyway! At first I thought it would just be a kid's book with a story about Kitty and her friends picking apples or something. But no! It was a book filled with ANYTHING Hello Kitty, like a collector's book. Since it was on sale (70% off!) I couldn't think of a reason not to buy it, so it was a little birthday present to myself n.n

What I especially love about this book is that there are some cute little take-outs and extras in it, like maps, a menu, stickers and even a t-shirt iron-on stencil!

In Dutch: 'A sweet and happy book! A look into her cute world.'

Now to decide where to put this on...

Facts about Kitty White!

A real ticket from Sanrio Puroland! It's a BIG dream to go there someday.

The Hello Kitty Eva Air plane menu

hmmm I'll have a Kitty dessert please!

Katy rocking a pretty crazy Hello Kitty corset

A map of Kitty's House in Sanrio Puroland

Vintage Kitty comic

I definitely do not regret buying it and think it's a great addition to my ever growing Hello Kitty collection ^.^

A very Katy Christmas

Let's just take the time today to appreciate Katy Perry's amazing Christmas themed outfits...

Katy, to me, is the queen of being able to look funny, sexy, classy and cute all at the same time! She rocks those crazy outfits of hers every single time.

I'm a little worried though since she's apparently dating John Mayer and rumors already are going around that he's cheating on her (SURPRISE). He better not ruin her Christmas or I'll personally come and kick him in the christmas balls. Hmpf.

Katy Perry Oh, My! lashes review

Katy Perry Oh, My! lashes review

Since I tried fake lashes for the first time not too long ago I was excited enough about them to try out different kinds. Especially more dramatic ones! So when I saw the Katy Perry Oh, My! double effect lashes, I knew I had to get them! (I also wanted to get the Oh, Honey! ones but sadly they were sold out when I went to get them..)

When I put on the first one (which was surprisingly easy!) I feared they were going to be way too much! But oh was I wrong. They're so big and beautiful! Crazy Bambi eyes effect! 

Let me show you the magic of these lashes with this simple comparison...

(Sorry about it being webcam pics! My camera gave out after four pictures :c)

I felt so 'naked' and 'lashless' when I took them off again at the end of the day! (yes you an easily wear them for a couple of hours without getting annoyed!) These lashes make you feel so sexy. I have no other words to describe them. They're also perfect for moments when you have to pull off your most innocent, fluttery lashes look (like if you want someone to make you a cappuccino or maybe even a sandwich). Succes guaranteed. INSTANT SANDWICH DELIVERY LASHES.

No but seriously, I am very tempted now to get the whole set, let's just hope they'll be back in stock soon! Otherwise, you can also find them at numerous online shops. Just Google something along the lines of Katy Perry Eyelure lashes and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.

*Glamour rock in the sweet shop*

Happy Wednesday!

Now that summer has started I finally feel like I have the time again to focus on other things besides art. Like beauty products! As I mentioned in my last post I had finally gotten my first products at Lush. A classmate, Tanja, was working there that day so she thankfully was more than happy to give advice and let us smell all the goodness... This is what I got!

My goodies!

The R&B will have to be my new favorite product! When I put a little bit of it in my hair in the store it instantly revived and got shiny and curly again. I was amazed! It smells really good too. You just put a little bit on your hands and put it in your hair. That is all! You can just leave it in and look and smell amazing :)

Next, my classmate thought the Rockstar soap would be perfect for me! It's pink, sparkly and smells super sweet in the best way possible. It's like a glamour rock party in a sweet shop while glitters are falling from the sky, but in soap form. Awesome.

The ocean salt facescrub is lovely too. It smells like the sea (obviously..) and leaves my face feeling super soft and fresh. I'm definitely considering getting the 'real deal' with my next visit.

R&B creme, Rockstar soap, ocean salt facescrub.

All in all, Lush is one of my favorite new shops! I am obsessed. It's all so natural and quirky and fun and I felt so happy and excited once I left the shop. If you haven't been there before: GO RIGHT NOW!!

Yes. I'm such a material girl. I'm on a spending roll, but hey, I've worked hard and am allowed to treat myself now. A couple of days later I finally got Katy Perry's fragnance Purr. Summer is basically the only time of the year I feel like wearing perfume, and this one has been on my wishlist for ages!

I got the super pretty giftbox witht he sparkly bodylotion and shower gell, and the shop lady also gave me the free kitty bag even though it wasn't included with gift sets. Score! It smells delicious, and I feel like it changes a little bit all the time which is really nice. And lets not forget about the super adorable bottle!!

I love that little cat face!

Do you have any new favorite products or recommendations? I'd love to hear!
Hope you are having a great week so far.

*Inspiration*

Oh those pretty things...

from left to right: Cuteness in Yufuin, kitty cookies, pretty rings/nails/fruit, cute girl/two piece!, relaxing kitty, marina and the diamonds, Space Boyfriend comic by Jane Mai

Irregular Choice Mischief Sunglasses and candy from Kyoto

Katy Perry with her beautiful purple locks

Katy is in.

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This morning I was on my train to school, when all of a sudden an advertisement caught my eye with the lovely blue haired Katy Perry for Adidas and it got me all excited!

Pictures from Adidas

So many of my favorite things in one! Somehow these pictures are really motivational for me. This weekend I couldn't really exercise and eating clean was almost impossible, but now I'm back in full gear! 

Now it's time for some foodie pics (because it's really all I've been photographing the past few days/weeks)

I finally have a good oven to make a healthy and delicious mushroom quiche!
Those weren't both for me btw, honest! 

Quinoa salad with avocado, spinach, tomatoes, shrimp and a drizzle of honey

Nice little snack with fresh strawberries, light coconut milk and some granola

Quick and easy sushi + seaweed salad <3

I do have to satisfy my VERY sweet tooth every once in a while! Banana mouse with sprinkles for Easter! Omnomnom.

This is the Adidas video btw.

'Whatever the reason, wherever you are, go farther and enjoy every stride.'

xoxo