Charles de Gaulle

Here I am! Finally in Paris! Day 1 in Paris was unbearably cold but unsurprisingly full of emotions. The highlights of my day included spotting the Eiffel tower when I was on the airport shuttle bus (with a string of 'OMG's necessarily attached to the moment), a stroll along the Champs d'Elysees, as well as hanging out around the Arc de Triomphe.

I had been up since 4am in order to catch the early flight, and since I hadn't slept much the night before, I was quite tired last night. Hence why I chose to stay in planning the extremely busy days ahead. Don't forget to check out my vlogs from Paris as part of #boffismvlogmas,  should be up later today!

This is the outfit I travelled with as well as the look I sported during the entire day before retiring back to my apartment just off the Champs d'Elysees (pretty great location, right?). I wanted to be comfortable yet still fun and fresh, so I went for a jumper - denim jacket - acid wash jeggings combination, all paired with my warm H&M scarf and my staple buckle shoes.

Find all details and lookbook.nu hype button at the end. Btw, I shot this at the Champs d'Elysees, for all those who aren't familiar with Paris.

OUTFIT: Jacket: Thrifted - Jumper: Thrifted - Jeggings: Pull & Bear - Scarf: H&M - Shoes: H&M - Bag: Bershka

Weekend Round Up Post #2

This has been a very busy week! After spending all my work breaks, flight hours and in-between errands time preparing for a new project starting December 1st - Vlogmas, y'all! - I'm trying to make the most of this weekend by pampering and resting before heading back to Belgium tomorrow for my last week of work before the highly anticipated trip to Paris next week! Here are this week's posts in case you want catch up!

MONDAY - HAIR - A HAIRCARE PRODUCT PARTY FEAT. BED HEAD AND CATWALK

TUESDAY - OUTFIT - CHICKEN NOODLE

WEDNESDAY - STYLING COLLABORATION - BOFFISM FOR CHOIES.COM

THURSDAY - OUTFIT - CAPPOTTO

FRIDAY - BRAND PREVIEW - ITSTYLE MAKE-UP

SATURDAY - YOUTUBE - IT'S TIME FOR #BOFFISMVLOGMAS

Pink Fashion Show at the Malta Aviation Museum

Local fashion events have increased exponentially over the past year. In between store openings, blogger previews and fashion shows, our calendars can barely take all the enthusiasm around these fashion happenings. It is, however, a particular pleasure to attend one of the most well-organised fashion shows I've ever had the pleasure to sit for. Last night's Pink Fashion Show, at the impressive Malta Aviation Museum in Ta' Qali, was one of those events I would have regretted not being part of.

In a venue that could easily give some of the most prestigious international settings a run for their money, one of Malta's leading fashion publications brought together some of the biggest names in the sartorial scene for a show that was as jaw-dropping as it was enjoyable. The 1940s vibe could be felt everywhere even as the guests pranced in with their Sunday suits, albeit it being Wednesday!

The outfits I had the occasion to see yesterday included garments from Marks and Spencer, Max & Co. as well as pieces from Blumarine. I was particulary drawn to a number of items from the latest Tommy Hilfiger collection too. Other brands included high-street giant Guess and recently opened store Coccinelle.

The show was also a great example of inspirational styling! I will definitely be trying out some of the combinations that the models so gracefully showcased on the catwalk. A big well done to everyone, here's hoping for another one in Spring!

For more photos of the show, I invite you to visit my Facebook Page to view this album.

Fifteen

If there's one thing that can quickly teleport me back to my early teenage years, it's definitely a pair of Converse style sneakers. I doubt how many of you knew of my existence since then - not complaining, the hair choices I made at the time are of a cringing nature - but I was indeed a Greenday-obsessed curly head who practically lived in Converse.

At one point in time, in between the release of Avril Lavigne's 'Let Go' album and the time Simple Plan's 'Welcome to my Life' was all the rage, I owned 29 pairs of such sneakers. They were paired to everything from blazers, to tailored pants, to band t-shirts, all the way to my school uniform PE tracksuit. I eventually grew out of them - after endless 'you need to outgrow the Converse phases' sermons by at least 30 people in my life - and remained hesitant to start re-wearing the ever since.

However, I've finally given in and got myself a pair from New Look. I spent Saturday afternoon out in the countryside and quite frankly these are the only shoes that I could wear for 'the occasion'. The entire outfit ended up being an impromptu tribute to my early teen fashion sense - the plaid shirt, white t-shirt, dark boyfriend denims all fit in the fifteen-year old Boffism picture.

In order to keep with the fifteen year old theme, I decided to jump up and down like a frog. I was quite fond of that during the time.

Outfit details and Lookbook button are at the end of the post. 

OUTFIT | Plaid Shirt: Levi's - T-Shirt: Primark - Jeans: Zara - Shoes: New Look - Rings: ASOS - Watch: Casio (also featured here)

Taking A Bath With itStyle 3.42.2 Glamour Lipstick

Every once in a while, a girl has got to fill up her bath with bubble fun, put her polka dotted shower cap on, remove all her make-up and wear her current favourite lipstick - it's all very romantic comedy style. If the girl happens to be a blogger, it would be advisable to take pictures of it all.

I was given this particular shade - namely itStyle Glamour Lipstick no. 3.42.2 - at last week's itStyle launch in Sliema, and since it has been sitting on my dressing table with all the other lovely products I was given to try out, I have been reaching for it almost every single day. In comparison to my other deep red lipstick colours, this particular one has a slight dark pink tone to it that sets it apart. In fact, if a deep red lipstick and a dark pink lipstick were to have a mini lipstick baby, this would be its colour.

Whereas the packaging is really not my cup of tea - I always prefer plain packaged items, alas! - I only have words of praise with regard to the colour pay-off, pigmentation as well as the longevity of the product. It usually lasts me around an entire day without even drying my lips.

The lipstick also has a hint of shine or gloss to it, but for all those fellow members of the 'we don't like shiny lipsticks at all' club - of which I am president, of course - it's not that much of a big deal. It passes my test. 

I have another colour from this range which I need to share with you all as well. Maybe next time I'll shoot myself in the shower.

I Plaid Guilty

Since it is rather unacceptable to attend any fashion event naked - I'm clearly taking the piss here okay? - I decided to wear my new plaid pants to the M&S launch last Saturday. I'm slightly obsessed with plaid this season, so I definitely had to get a pair of trousers to wear almost every other day. I got this particular pair from Strasbourg last week and even though you can't catch the colour from these particular photos - too much sunlight for good photos.. - they're in a perfect maroon colour. They're very similar to the ones I had posted in my mid-week wishlist last week.

As I tend to do, I paired a plain white shirt on top and neutral black accessories. I never wear my huge cartwheel hat, but last Saturday I was in a particularly hatty mood so I said, 'why not?'

Details of the outfit as well as my LookBook hype button are at the end of the entry.

OUTFIT | Blouse: Bershka - Pants: C&A - Loafers: New Look - Cartwheel Hat: Zara - Clutch Bag: Vintage

Mirroir

Yo dawgs! Look at me speaking like a proper gangster. As you might have realised, I'm in France for nearly the entire week. I take way too many photos here, so I decided to add a couple to the hundreds I've snapped already by capturing my outfit in a shop window. That's probably as close to being in a shop window I'll ever get (or not?)

Whenever I'm in Strasbourg, I always feel the need to dress up like a proper French woman: stripes, leggings or skinnies, a contrasting scarf and plain ballerina flats. This time was no exception. 

Outfit details are at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to follow my photography blog for some photos of this perfect French location.

OUTFIT | Striped Top: Zara - Leggings: Independent Store - Scarf: H&M - Bag: Primark - Flats: New Look

At the Pier

Last weekend was a strange one. I was only in London (for an entire day) on Saturday and due to a lot of errands I had planned for the day, my recreational time was severely limited. Luckily, I was in central London (a very sunny Central London might I add!) for one of the projects planned for the day, so the day didn't turn out to be too shabby.

The obligations of the day required me to wear something comfortable and French-inspired. At the same time, I had to ensure I didn't melt down in this once-in-a-blue-moon heat wave in London. Nothing says comfort and France more than my simple H&M striped top with gold buttons. Instead of pairing this frequently worn top with my usual black capris, I went for a red pair that I had never worn (mainly because I had put on a bit of weight and they wouldn't fit properly, lawl!). The result was a nautical look, hence why we chose to shoot the outfit at the pier in between London Bridge and Charing Cross.

Finishing off the look are a plain pair of black flats as well as a minimal (and gorgeous!) black clutch I thrifted from a local charity shop. I swear Zara had something similar in brown this season. So simple, so me.

As usual, garment details and lookbook.nu hype button can be found at the end of the post.

Quick housekeeping: I opened a new blog called 'Boffism Fitness' in which I'm going to share the fitness-loving side of myself. You can find this new venture of mine over here. 

OUTFIT | Top: H&M - Trousers: Peacocks - Flats: Primark - Clutch: Thrifted