Curled up

Started curling my hair again. It's finally long enough after my last catastrophic haircut made it too short I only liked it somewhat straight. I posted this quick pic on my Twitter and got a bunch of questions on how I did it. I'll try to do some sort of picture tutorial because my explanation isn't that clear but here it goes:1) Dry your hair completely and use a heat protecting spray.  2) Divide all your hair in to three parts. One small section on the top and two bigger, equal sized parts in the middle and bottom of your head. I use the top of my ears as an indicator of where to separate the middle from the bottom...

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The bag...

Still overly excited that this bag is finally mine. Like I told you here, I've been lusting over the Balenciaga City bag ever since I was a young teenager. Right then I secretly set out a goal to have it one day, when I was all grown up. Now that didn't happen just yet. But with my Master's degree in sight, my new job at ELLE, making my blog a profession and just generally being in a good place, I felt like I had so much to celebrate and just did it. Couldn't be happier with this purchase and it really lifts up every simple outfit.For more, also follow me on: Bloglovin', Fashiolista and Twitt...

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Fierce Femme FOTD: Rose Gold

Rose gold has been a huge jewelry trend this summer, particularly when it comes to watches. I am not much of an accessories fanatic, but the hype around rose gold inspired me to create a makeup look that reflects the trend. I love this look because it is super quick and simple, and offers a great alternative to the bronzed gold looks that dominate in the summer.FaceRevlon ColorStay in Medium BeigeRevlon Photo Ready Concealer in Light MediumE.L.F. HD PowderBronzer from the Sephora Sculpting DiskCheeksTarte Natural Cheek Stain in GlamUrban Decay Afterglow Blush in ScoreEyesUrban Decay Primer PotionNYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in MilkE.L.F. Mineral Eyeshadow...

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Outfit: Kiss and tell

A date night outfit from about a week ago, still in Bangkok, that would have been great to pair with my new Balenciaga bag. (Which will be on my blog tomorrow!)Zara tweed jacketForrest & Bob tank River Island denim shortsFashionology quartz necklaceH&M heels Ray Ban Wayfarers For more, also follow me on: Bloglovin', Fashiolista and Twitt...

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Fashion journal: last holiday post

I promise this is the last holiday post, I just have so many images I feel like sharing and this is just the tip of the iceberg. When I'm in a country that is so different than my own, everything around me (even random street scenes) suddenly seems so photogenic and I can't stop clicking :PWhat are you looking at?1) At a beautiful beach, I was completely relaxed here2) Japanese bridge in Hoi An (in Vietnam)3) Hoi An fisher boats4) Polkadots + neon nails = love5) Lanterns on the street6) House in Hoi An7) My jumpsuit while shoppingin Bangkok8) Old Japanese house in Hoi An9) I've become addicted to lemonade10) In the enormous gated residense...

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Posted in fashion journal , Travel

My Balenciaga buy

I did it! After quite a lot of thinking, saving (not the best timing with my summer holiday) and designer bag debate with ELLE-colleague Iris, I finally bought this Balenciaga baby. Can you guess what's inside the dust bag? To be continued... ;)For more, also follow me on: Bloglovin', Fashiolista and Twitt...

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Snake bite

The fashion world has been bitten by snake print. Yes, when Prada, Chloe and Missoni are sending snake skin down the runway, it's a trend. I can appreciate a subtle animal reference now and then, and this print is no exception. So to have this Stylestalker blouse waiting for me in my room was a great welcome home.For more, also follow me on: Bloglovin', Fashiolista and Twitt...

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FFB: My Partner and I Tackle Personal Style, Identity, and Feminism

Fellow Feminist Fashion Bloggers and I are tackling dating and relationships this month (check out the roundup of this month's themed posts here). I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to invite my partner, Alex, to contribute to the ongoing discussions about feminism, identity, and fashion that we have been having here in blogland. Together, we created a questionnaire addressing these topics and answer those questions from our own unique perspectives below. Alex and I have been together for nearly three years, and during that time our identities have shifted in major, important ways. In discussing our relationship, we are opening up...

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Posted in Feminism , FFB , Queer

Outfit: New lenghts

After leaving longer lengths alone for the past years, I've taken a new interest them this holiday. It must be the high comfort level. I might like the beige/black striped version of this dress even more (I posted it here), but this black basic has been worn so much the past month in Asia it is literally starting to fall apart. COS sandalsH&M maxi dressASOS rose gold armour cuffZara belt For more, also follow me on: Bloglovin', Fashiolista and Twitt...

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Matte about you! Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick Collection

Long time, no write! I apologize for the random disappearance- my parents surprised me with a visit to my new home and I start my doctoral work next week (eeeek!) so I have been a crazy lady and a bad blogger. In the future, I will not be posting as frequently as I have in the past unfortunately. My graduate work, it should go without saying, comes first. But have no fear, Power Femme will not disappear. You can expect two or three posts a week from here on out.Since I have started blogging I have been meaning to swatch and review my collection of the Revlon Super Lustrous Matte lipsticks. I do not own the whole line but I do have over half,...

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Shopping: A tweed treasure

After spending weeks in places where fashion isn't a big priority, which can be nice as well, I couldn't help but indulge when I got back to Bangkok and visited their supersize luxurious malls. One souvenir is this red boucle jacket, with leather detailing to make it more modern. Something I think is essential with these type of jackets, they can easily be a bit too mature. My plan is to mix them with some old skinny jeans or anything leather. (But then again, that's a good wardrobe strategy for almost everything).Zara tweed and leather jac...

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Outfit: Take on tribal

This tribal printed jumpsuit brings back memories from last year, when I wore it to my first international Fashion Week in Paris (remember this post?). I haven't worn it much after that, but the print and crossed back still make it something special. H&M Trend jumpsuitCOS sandalsFashionology bird skull necklaceZara bagFor more, also follow me on: Bloglovin', Fashiolista and Twitt...

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