HAPPY NAILS WORKSHOP by ELFI DE BRUYN

OH MY

It's been a while.
I've been kinda busy lately, work, fun, friends,... that kinda stuff!
But there was one thing I wanted to share with you. I went to this mazing "pimp-my-happy-nails-'till -they- are-even-happier" workshop hosted by the lovely Miss Elfi de Bruyn. I've known her for a while now and she is the perfect example of "dreams come true". In November she brought out this amazing nail art book called "Happy Nails" and she was in every newspaper, television program, online blog,... for the last few months. So I decided to take my not-so-handy-hands to one of her workshops at Wasbar Antwerp. And I had a blast! Not only did I get to discover 5 easy technics to pimp my nails I also met other girls eager to learn about nail art.

We got to discover following technics:

* Dotting: easy as 1,2,3,...
* Ombre: two colors blend into each other (Yes like the hair style)
* Galaxy: one of my favorite's! The galaxy and stars on your nails!
* Leopard: raaaaaauuuuuuuwww!!!
* Glitter: use a base color and make your own little glitter mixture for instant glam!

If you like to learn more about these technics, Elfi's Book HAPPY NAILS is still available online on www.lannoo.be/happynails or in your bookstore!

AND SOME GREAT NEWS, HAPPY NAILS 2 WILL BE COMING THIS FALL!!!!!!

One of the easiest technics, dotting! Even clumsy Mina can handle it ;-)

 

THE fabulous Miss Elfi De Bruyn!

FUN! FUN! FUN!

Made by Mina's Perfect Christmas list! Part I

Don't know what to buy for your girl-or boyfriend?
I made a little list for you guys... thing that I would love to get or love to give, if I had a boyfriend ;-)

Here it goes...

MaKe YoUr GiRl HaPpY!

n° 1

 I totally adore this book. It's filled with easy tips and tricks to turn your nail into sensational eye-catchers for every occasion.
P.S. buy some trendy new nail polish colors for your girl so she can get started right away





















n°2
If you dig sneakers ( think Supra, Puma , Keds, Pony,...) you have to visit Fast Forward Shop in Mechelen ( Borzestraat 38). I personally love the KOMONO accessories and my all time favorite are these Dreyfuss Clear sunglasses. WANT!!
Sunglasses are always a good idea, boys, even in winter time!
Order online at http://fast-forward-shop.myshopify.com



n°3

Why buy boring socks you want to hide in your shoes and pull your pants over?! Socks should be fun and funky so give your girlfriend these cool Sock You Socks. Visit www.wewillsockyou.com to buy them online and make your girl look fly!








n° 4

Winter, summer, spring,... I <3 tea. As you all might know Cafe Couture exists for a while now but since this month they opened a shop at Hopland, Antwerp. So is you want a warming gift under your Christmas tree, get some of these hip canned tea blends with cute accessories.













n° 5

One of the most important thing in my bag... my headphone! I drive by bike all the time and I can't live without some music... Currently I own a baby pink Sony headphone but my heart beats even faster when I see this Frends Layla Rose Gold headphone pass by ;-)

Eastpak Artist Studio 2013

For the third time Eastpak organized the Artist Studio, a platform for artists to out their creativity.
56 artists from 14 different countries turned this plane white classic Eastpak bag into a unique piece that is being then sold for charity, Designers Against Aids. As from Monday December 2nd your can buy or bid on the bags on www.eastpak.com.

My favorites are still available ;-)

The international finissage was held at Idealabs in Antwerp and was hosted by the lovely Hannelore Knuts ( I was so impressed by her, I didn't even dare to ask her for a picture :-). After walking trough the beautiful finissage a delicious winter BBQ was held on the rooftop!

There even was a nail bar by WAH Nails London

(You can spot our belgain nail Queen Elfi De Bruyn )

Mina's H$PSPOT - Balls & Glory

Last October Balls & Glory was awarded a Golden palm for most innovative restaurant concept, so the tasty meatballs of chef Wim Ballieu were bound to touch down in Antwerp city. When I first heard Balls & Glory was going to open a new restaurant at Felix Pakhuis, I did a little dance of joy. Chef, Wim Ballieu, makes these delicious meat balls filled with original combinations, like pumpkin and goat cheese, chicory and mustard, mushroom and truffle and many many more (seasonal) combinations. I myself tried the meat ball with chervil and bacon and I must say, it was so tasty I had to stop myself from buying a second one. When you're short on time, you can always get some take away meatballs at the shop or just take some meatballs and warm them at home.

I love it :-)

Adresse: Felixpakhuis De Markt
               Godfriduskaai 30
               2000 Antwerpen


Tel: 03 203 03 30
Mon - Tues- Wed- Sun: 10h till 20h
Frid- Sat: 10h till 21h

Balls & Glory has this cute little newspaper filled with hotspots and 

news about Balls & Glory and also a little test.

"What kind of meatball eater are you?"

Seems I'm even sweet when it comes to meatballs!

 XOXO

LACE LOVE

I've got this deep love for lace nowadays. And which brand has always elements? Yes, Twin-set by Simoni Barbieri. I love this oversized lace dress in this beautiful tone of burgundy. and lucky me, I found matching shoes at Primark during my latest visit.

Dress-cardigan -socks: Twin-set by Simoni Barbieri // Shoes: Primark // Bracelet: Marc by Marc Jacobs