HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY THE18THDISTRICT!

Oh wow, time flies, I can hardly believe it, but THE18THDISTRICT turns two today! 

Two years ago, after puzzling over the challenging idea of starting my own blog and after a long and careful consideration - I did it, I started THE18THDISTRICT. 

The past two years have truly been so wonderful and it's quite hard to believe that my beloved blog already turns two today. 

Well, of course my blog wasn't the first styleblog and due to the fact that I live in Austria (which isn't the biggest and most fashionable country), starting this adventure wasn't that easy, thanks to the users on various online fashion platforms like chicisimo, chictopia, stylight  and lookbook, the blog already caught the attention of fashionistas from all over the world and some of my outfits were featured on nytimes.com, vogue.es, elle.uk, InStyle, Woman Magazine, Madonna Magazine, Ootd MAGAZINE, Streetstyleseconds, to name but a few.
I had the chance to start many wonderful collaborations (with H&M Austria, Jacques Lemans, Welovefurs, Miano, Equa, to name just a few9,  I got the chance to write my own story in Woman magazine, attended Fashion Week, got invitations to many different events and met people I would have never had the chance to meet without my blog, 

After two years of blogging and sharing my passions and looks, I can say, starting this adventure has definitely been the right decision. 

I want to thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for your support, your likes on facebook, Instagram,  Facebook. Twitter & co and for all your lovely and supporting emails and comments.

The18thdistrict and I also owe special thanks to my boyfriend and my sister - thank you for taking all the wonderful pictures and your support <3

Thank you ever so much! 

Happy 2nd Birthday THE18THDISTRICT ! 

NEON TRANSPARENT CLUTCH & MIANO BRACELETS

Finally, a new outfit post !

I chose this simple, yet chic and comfy outfit for my birthday celebration last Saturday. 

 I decided to pimp up this more or less very simple and classy look with my new neon transparent box clutch (one of the birthday presents form my love). Charlotte Olympia kicked off this amazing trend of transparent box clutches. Well, I have to be honest, I'm not an adherent of imitations, but when I saw Olivia Palermo (who is one of my biggest style icons) rocking her transparent neon clutch from Zara, I abandoned my attitude in that case. If you are still looking for a transparent clutch, check out the next Zara store, but be quick - they sell like hot cakes !!!

As you might have noticed, I fell in love with the breathtakingly beautiful bracelets from MIANO a few weeks ago. 

Last week I finally received my own wonderful bracelets ♡ 

 All MIANO bracelets are made with love and extraordinary diligence in the most beautiful state of Austria, Carinthia. 

Sandra Miano-Konrad, the brilliant designer, only uses natural and nobel materials which are all knotted into unique art works by hand.

Ultimate quality is guaranteed by the use of real corals, semiprecious stones, fresh water pearls, goat skin and antelope leather. 

You are going to love the colorful, eye-catching and one of a kind masterpieces. 

Check out the online store - here, they have a special offer at the moment. 

Ps: Free shipping within Austria and to Germany. 

PPs: ♡ Dear Sandra, thank you for my wonderful bracelets ! ♡ 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME !

 As you might have noticed I celebrated my birthday last Saturday. There might be people who do not like to celebrate their birthday, but I definitely do love to celebrate my birthday with my family and friends. Well, I'm honest I like to feel special for a day or two (who doesn't love that ?!?) and have a perfect excuse to eat to much birthday cake and drink a glass of wine. 

On Saturday I celebrated at home in Carinthia, at my parents place, with my family.
My Mami and my sister Florentina surprised me with the most wonderful birthday cake ever, a Chanel inspired black&white homemade cake.
Thank you so much for this heavenly surprise!
My lovely family spoiled me with gorgeous presents and made my special day more than special ;)
The past 23 years have been amazing and I truly feel blessed for everything life has brought along so far.
Birthdays always make me think about my life, and so I would love to thank my family and the love of my life for their love and support!
You make me feel special and loved, each and every day !
❤ I love you ! ❤
My dear readers, you also made my special day even better with all your lovely birthday wishes on Facebook and Instagram.
Thank you so much!
Enough talk, here are some pictures of my special day !
Enjoy ;)
xoxo
Q.F

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BE HAPPY FOR NO REASON ....

"Be happy for no reason, like a child. 

If you are happy for a reason, 

you're in trouble,

 because that reason can be taken from you."

I wanted to take photos with balloons since I started the blog, and now eventually here is my eagerly awaited romantic post with balloons;) 

PS: I wore this dress for the first time nearly exactly one year ago, on my birthday - have a look at this post - here .

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