InstaWEEK

Right about now, while I, from the depths of my bed I am writing this post, the brunette half of the blog is sunbathing on one of the Spain's marvelous beaches probably carefree sipping a chilled cocktail. Indeed, my vacation is over while her's is just beginning (call that fair, huh!). But let's be fair, to be stuck in Brussels this time of the year it's not that bad. We still have some sun, it's not yet freezing cold and if we are as lucky as the weather forecast indicates, there might be some beach time next week.

While waiting for novelties from us, be sure to follow me on Instagram @laurarcgstaff. Here's a little something that you're going to see if you decide to check out my profile:

#HelloWorld

                                                                        #LovelyViewOverBrussels

                                                                        #StrollingAroundTheCity

                                                                    #GiftsShopping
                                                                    While gifts shopping for a friend's birthday found this cute book

                                                                     #StrollingAroundTheCityPart2
                                                                     To be paired with this

                                                                       #GiftsShopping2
And this to serve as inspiration for the next ALCHIMIE collection. By the way, use the C1ALC1   promo code here to get a 20€ discount on all items!

                                                                         #Friday
                                                                         My favorite day of the week!

                                                                         #SandInMyShoes
                                                                         Snapshot from when life was all about flip flops and late mornings...

Love,
Laura&Elena

Bloggers, clothes, dj, drinks and cupcakes at Vide-dressing du Café de la Presse

On Friday we went to Vide-dressing du Café de la Presse, an event which involved bloggers, clothes, a dj, drinks and, of course, cupcakes. The perfect combination to gather up a cool young crowd from Brussels enjoying the much awaited warmth of a May evening. While enjoying an Aperol and coveting  the blogger's wardrobes we met the super cute girls from My boy is not a hipster and discussed about a collaboration between our blogs. Hopefully you'll see it soon on The Girls with the Rose Colored Glasses.
Laura took out for a spin the coolest leather pants in town, of course, from Alchimie. We improvised a quick photoshoot on our way home and now, reviewing the photos, we noticed it seems almost as if the city was deserted. That's part of the magic, I guess.
A full weekend sounds like a good plan for us, so that's what we're doing, in case someone's wondering. Have a nice one you all, wherever you might be while reading this post.

Love,

Laura&Elena

Art*Truc*Troc Brussels

    An art fair based on a simple principle of exchange between the artist and "the buyer" where no money is involved? It sounded pretty interesting to us, therefore we spent a couple of hours in the Bozar galleries this Saturday. Art*Truc*Troc's history goes back to 1971 when a couple of artists willing both to be better known by the public and receive a certain material support decided to lay the foundation of this art fair. After two successful editions in 1975 and 1976, the art fair entered a cone of shadow only to be revitalized in 2004.
    The basic principle is that the interested party leaves a note with a written offer for the piece of artwork exhibited and, if the artist is interested, he/she contacts the "the buyer" to make the exchange. Needless to say that many of the offers are quite cheeky, but among them, interesting ones can be found. For example, last year, an artist exchanged an engraving for a balloon ride. An oil on plexiglass for an iPad2 (practical one!). A photo for a week holiday in a house for 8 people in Portugal. An artwork for auto-hypnose sessions with a neuropsychiatrist (mmmmhhhmm...).
    We, of course, placed a couple of bids for a few artworks that we liked and now we're waiting to see if successful. And no matter the result of our bids, at least we spent a couple of hours in an art-friendly atmosphere surrounded by people sharing the sweet tooth for contemporary art. In the meantime we enjoy our coffees and teas waiting for spring in the rainy city. Because there is nothing like the wave of good mood and happiness brought by a decent amount of sun rays.

    Love,
Laura&Elena