Category Archives: FASHION

Did I pass?

I have to admit, it would have looked a bit better with a bright colored strappy sandal, but uhhh I do not have any colored shoe whatsoever…

Denim Shirt, Polo by Ralph Lauren (my boyfriends); Jeans, Paige; Shoes, Céline; Sunglasses, Bottega Veneta.

Tags: bottega veneta, celine, denim, double denim, paige, ralph lauren

Wearing denim on denim, also known as the Canadian Tuxedo, is something some of stay as far away from as they can (and if your name is either Britney Spears or Justin Timberlake (remember that denim cowboy hat?!), I think you should).

It was a faux pas in the nineties, kind of made its comeback during the spring 2010 collections and is here to stay or subtly pass by every now and then.

Despite the fact that some can pull off any double denim look, I personally only think it works when there is enough contrast in colors. Also, it is a bit easier to wear when breaking up the ‘denim block’ with layers, though a simple denim on denim with the right pair of shoes can work just as well.

A few of my favorite full denim looks are Shala Monroque in a button down (or up?) skirt, Caroline Brasch Nielsen in Chloé jeans and Catherine McNeil by Christian MacDonald for Models.com and I pinned them all on Pinterest.

What do you think, love it or hate the double denim thing? I am going to try to pull it off tomorrow.

Tags: denim, double denim, levi's, ralph lauren

A skirt? Ruffles?

Ahh, this is one of those items (I think) no one could have pointed out for me and yet it is that perfect feminine touch for the mostly kind of boyish looks I like to create around skirts. I am thinking unfitted t-shirts and sweaters – anything really as long as it is from my boyfriends closet – and Balenciaga boots, Birkenstock sandals (ok, just maybe) or a cool flat sandal.

Skirt, J.W.Anderson (on sale).

Tags: j.w.anderson, new in, shopping, skirts

Blazer, afterDRK; T-Shirt, T by Alexander Wang; Jeans, Diesel; Shoes, Vince.

Tags: afterdrk collection, diesel, t by alexander wang, vince

These shots were taken last weekend, when I spent a few days in the city of romance with my boyfriend and his family. And oh, how I wish Paris could always be my background. Or at least for a few months…

For quite a while now, I have been thinking of temporarily moving to another city – preferably Paris. Just for the sake of being in a different environment and around other people for a bit.

It is not that I am sick of Amsterdam nor the people I have around me, it is just that íf I am ever going to do it, it is probably best to do it now. You see, no kids, only a rental house…

I have friends that moved to London (and some never came back, haha), friends that moved to Paris (and are almost coming back, yay!), to New York and even to the other side of the world! I am wondering what is keeping me from packing my bags and do the same.

Maybe the fact that I already miss my boyfriend 10 seconds after he leaves the house in the morning. Maybe because staying just feels so damn comfortable. Maybe because I learned over the past few years that I am not a loner, not at all! Maybe because I already travel quite a lot.

I think it is just because I am scared. Scared and lazy, lazy to figure everything that needs to be figured out for an adventure like that out.

Moving to Amsterdam from a smaller city in The Netherlands already felt like a big step to me, but should I take another step – or better said, a jump? If it is only temporary, what could go wrong?

How about you, did you ever – forced or voluntarily and temporarily or for forever – move to another country? Did you like it?

Shirt, Asos; Jeans, Paige; Sunglasses, Bottega Veneta; Shoes, Acne.

Tags: acne, asos, bottega veneta, paige