This look was about playing with textures. I love bright skinny jeans, and these peach pedal pusher pants from H&M are bright and cheery. I played with textures, pairing the cotton pants with a pleated chiffon blouse featuring a crocheted yoke and accordion pleat bottom, a wool hat and a patent bag. My bag was a gift from my mother,…
This look was inspired by the sky. We’re more than halfway through the Spring season, but the weather in Holland hasn’t changed since March. This look echoes the stormy skies, blustery winds and water of the North Sea climate. I’m wearing the Beneath the Surface top c/o Sugar Lips Apparel, Victoria Beckham Jeans, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Anglomania pumps and a…
In March, I spent a few days in Paris with my family, and got to visit the Chateau de Versailles. I haven’t posted any photos from that day trip, but I thought that today was a good time, considering all the hype surrounding Chanel’s Cruise Collection for 2013, which was shown a couple of days ago. Pastel colours, floral print,…
Versailles. The stomping grounds of Kings, Queens and of course, couture. Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his 2013 Chanel Cruise collection yesterday, and it was a spectacle fit for the Royal Court. There was no doubt some 18th Century inspiration. The frilly décolletage and tiered lace sleeves seem to echo Marie Antoinette… but the bottom seems to suggest a take on 18th…
May the fifth is Cinco de Mayo, which means it’s time to get together with friends, share a round of tequila shots and party! Contrary to popular belief, the holiday is mostly celebrated in the United States, to commemorate the battle of Puebla exactly 150 years ago. I’m wearing a dress from American Apparel (I guess fittingly, considering the company…
