Outfit Post; Colors of summer

Hi lovlies, Last weekend we had a bit of sunshine in this dreary city, Amsterdam. The perfect day to get to the beach (notting us island people are used to). We went for sun down, drinks, bites and live blues music. I love this place, such a nice atmosphere! Even though the sunshine, it was still a little breezy, hence the vest.

The sunset was perfect, the colors on the beach were too. After the sun had set, there was a campfire and full moon, just perfect. :)

Vest & cardigan; Old Navy, Sandals; Nine West, Clutch; China Town, Amsterdam, Neckless & Bracelet; DIY (I got the loose Agate stones in South Africa when I was there)

Love this look; Black skirt, white shirt

Ashley Olson, picture via Nylon.com

So chic! Ashley Olson wearing a Navy midi skirt with a classic white button-down shirt. I love the maxi skirt fashion, but am afraid to wear it because I'm so short. Ashley is short as well and her solution to this fashion dilemma is to wear a midi skirt. Perfect balance of vintage and modern (love the Prada sunglasses), creating an ultra-chic look. What do you think? I love it! XO

Outfit Post; DIY Neon bag

Hi there, a quick outfit post before hopping on the train to Utrecht for lunch. I have been keeping busy with my new found love, the sewing machine. I saw the handles of the bag at a craft store and I loved them, had them for a few weeks now and finally made something out of it. The bag is VERY yellow, but it spruces up any outfit! 

 These bracelets are also DIY, I have been making loads of these in different colors

 Vest; Old Navy, Striped cardigan; Primark, Bandana; (Recycled from 2 bottles) Lush, Sunnies; Michael Kors

My little vintage spider brooch, thrifted at Vintage market Ij-hallen Amsterdam 

Look book; Essentiel

Hi readers, Last time I was in Brussels I discovered a Belgian designer and I love his collections! My last outfit post I was wearing a skirt of his (here). Now I just wanted to share his latest look book (fall/winter 2011). I love all the color combinations and design of clothing, it's feminine yet powerful. At the moment his brand Essentiel is only available in a few EU cities, but if you happen to be there, his store is worth visiting.

Outfit Post; Drapey Skirt

Hi lovely readers, I got this skirt on my last trip to Brussels. It's from a Designer from Antwerp. I thought the colors and the way it drapes is awesome! Lately it has been very windy here in Amsterdam. I believe the summer is pretty much over unfortunately. But Fortunately we have the nice autumn colors to look out to. The other day I saw the first brown leaves on the floor. Besides the wind and rain, I actually like autumn. I remember the first year I moved to Amsterdam, the first brown leave that flew right into me, I remember where I was walking and how I though how awesome it was. (growing up on a small island in the Caribbean, I had no idea about seasons changing). Wish everybody can see the best of autumn and keep on smiling trough wind and rain! :) XO

Skirt; Essentiel, Bag Thrifted vintage, Blazer; Banana Republic, Boots; Hive and Honey

Outfit Inspiration; Autumn color pallet

Slowly but surely I have been drawn to autumn-y colors more and more. My color pallet will look a little like this. Colors like; Rust, Burgundy and mustard yellow, combined with camel, cobalt blue and neutral tribal inspired pieces. Shoes should be a bit chunky. Chunky heeled booties, platform sandals and wedges worn solo or with (wool/nylon) socks. Hope I could inspire you :) XO

From Left to Right

Blue Shirt; Zara E29.95

Knit; Zara E29.95

Embellishes T-shirt; Topshop E110

Mustard Yellow & Burgundy Jeans; Zara E39.95

Rust trousers; Pimkie E35.99

Booties; H&M  E39.95

Platform heels; ASOS E52

Wedges; ASOS E83

Outfit Post; Not so primary colors

Hi lovlies, my outfit from a few days ago. I threw this on, but I actually stayed in crafting and sewing that day. Summer has not been very summery here in Holland and at times it feels like autumn already. Very excited for "new wardrobe", besides I'm slowly already shifting away from the summer colors and slowly into autumn-y colors.

One of the "peek-a-booh top + tank", I wore the other one "here" (H&M).

Skirt (DIY) Wedges (Marc Fisher) Cross body (Vintage)

My necklace and bracelet are DIY's. I've been making lots of those colorful bracelets, combining different contrasting colors. Incorporating hardware into jewelry has also been fun. I found this piece of piping in my toolbox, it must have been a left over from working on the house. It's kind of coppery/rosy so I combined it with a popping yellow rope.  

Dedication: Lollapalooza

One thing I really want, is to go to Lollapalooza one time. We will make it happen next year! but for now a little dedication post for coming weekend. The Vogue Lollapalooza 2011 playlist, even if you can't make it this year, Vogue shares some awesome music, I've been playing this playlist over and over :) And some fashionable groupies from last year's palooza. If you do make it this year, Vogue has a Chicago guide  for where to go and what to eat. For now, hope to see you next year for Lollapalooza '12. XO

Outfit Post; Feels like Fall

Hi lovely readers, here my outfit from passed weekend. Holland is known for it's notorious weather and saturday it felt like it was fall. Grey skies and lots of wind, hence the dark clothes. I wanted to try something new, so I layered my jeans shirt under a cashmere weather, playing down "the preppy" (polo under seater). My boyfriend and I had lunch at a place that serves amazing clubs! It's a tiny hidden gem, nothing fancy, but oh so delish! so if you ever get the chance to go to Vennington, order a club :) XO

Bracelet; DIY, Ring; BCBG

Scarf; DIY H&M, Bag; Michel Kors, Jeans shirt; Primark, Sweater; Uniqlo, Boots; H&M

Outfit Post + DIY;Top Splattered jeans

Hi lovelies, lately I have been very busy with DIY's. A lot of them I went out to get supplies etc., but last week I instantly thought of this one. I was tired of my plain old jeans, so I added silver splatters to it.

Top; Primark, Jeans; DIY, Uniqlo, Shoes; Ganni, Neckless; DIY H&M, Bag; Benneton

I just used silver paint I had left over from a wall I painted, watered it down so it would be easier to splash. With a hard brush, and a (chop) stick, flicking the paintbrush against it creating a splattered effect.

Good sunday project, don't ya think ;) XO