Birthday Bash

Last week, vacationing on Curaçao there was one special occasion. My mothers big birthday. My sister and I organized and prepped the fiesta which turned out to be a big success!

I'll share some of the party snapshots... 

Wishing bowl & Welcome cocktail 

Few drops of grenadine

Few drops of Triple sec (orange liquor) 

Topped off with champagne

Garnish with a slice of orange

 With the lady of the hour

 

 Snacks - Colorful Italian Skewers; 

black olive, tortellini, salami, tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella, green olive 

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Parrots on the Top

Top, Pants; H&M, Glasses; Miu Miu, Bracelets; (purple) DIY & J. Crew, earrings; DIY

Lipstick; Rimmel - Coral Chic

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Outfit Post; Coral on Coral

How to wear a light summer scarf; Tie it around your head! 

 Coral Maxi; Old (similar "here", "here" and "here"), Hot Pepper scarf; Little boutique in Amsterdam "Locals" , Necklace; Amrita Singh ("here")

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Outfit Post; Candy Stripes

One of the things I love most about Curaçao is the colorful houses. Since Curaçao used to be a Dutch colony, the architecture is quite European, but then very colorful! lots of houses have front like the typical houses in Amsterdam for instance. The windows look romantic with the white wooden shutters. The houses were built like that so they could lock the windows at night, but keep the shutters open for the breeze. I love Curaçao and it's architecture! 

 Bustier; Baby Phat, Lace shorts; Charlotte Russe (old), Sandals; River Island, Clutch; DIY

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DIY - Studded Espadrilles {Video}

A little summer DIY as easy as one, two, three! 

I got the privilidge to DIY outside on my mothers porch in Curaçao, it felt so nice outside. I'll be on my way back to Amsterdam soon, but with lots of new projects that I cannot wait to share. See you soon!

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Outfit Post; Island Style

I'm loving the black and white stripes now. If you follow me on Pinterest you might have noticed my moodboard "Black and whet stripes", lots of inspiration! It is my new "basic", dress it up or down and any color goes with the black and white.

Top & Bracelets; Forever21, Skirt; Zara (last summer), Necklace; J. Crew (borrowed from my sis), Espadrilles; Spain/DIY, Nail polish; Essie - Clam baked 

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Funfetti Nails

Unfortunately for work I cannot wear any nail polish, fortunately I'm on vacation and have the freedom of painting my nails however you like! My visit to Curaçao this time includes many birthday celebrations to my loved ones :)

Perfect festive nail-do, I think.

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New in; Coral Fan Necklace

As a true island girl I love accessories that scream summer or anything that comes from the ocean. I once came across a fan coral necklace on the world of Pinterest (follow me "here") and was immedietely in love. 

At the moment I'm back in my hometown Curaçao, visiting my parents together with my sister. My sister got me this presant (she has one in pink!) I love, love, love it! Thank hermana!

you can find the website that sells them here; Amrita Singh

Happy Summer Vacation!

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Organic Farmers Market; Noordermarkt, Amsterdam

Last Saturday, I had a wonderful day off. I went to the Organic Farmers Market, that only appears on Saturday. They have THE BEST stuff. We got some delicious Dutch cheese called "grass-cheese" (it only appears in spring/summer, it's when the cows got to eat the grass outside). Some yummy organic bread and the best tomato and artichoke tapanade. 

We ate it outside our friends house, enjoying the sun on out faces.

Hope you had a great weekend too and If you are ever in amsterdam, make sure to visit this market!

 Top; H&M, Shorts; H&M for men, Sandals; River Island, Headband Scarf; Vintage, Basket; Thrifted, Sunnies; Paul Smith

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DIY; Pom-Pom Necklace

This is a very easy, quirky chic accessory that you can make in 5 minutes. Finish off a summery outfit or they make as cute gifts as well. Happy Crafting!

What you need;
Pom-poms (color as you wish)
Chain
Clamps
jewelry pliers
locket

1. Clamp the ends of the pom-pom strands

2. Attach the chain to each ends

3. Attach the locket in the back

Et Voila! Ready to wear! 

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Home-made Tomato Soup

I learned this easy, easy recipe from a friend from work. We always end up talking about food and she gives me the best vegetarian recipes and ideas! Thanks Caroline ;) 

What you'll need;

Some tomatoes

one or half an onion

Bit of garlic

Vegetable stock

Optional; Can of white beans

1. Sauté the onion, garlic and tomato (take out the core) 
2. Add some seasoning (italian or all seasoning) 
3. Once the tomatoes look soft and the skin seems to let loose a bit, add the stock
4. Once its cooking, you will be able to fish the skins out
5. Puree the soup with a blender or food processor, after add the beans
6. Before serving, top soup with some balsamic vinegar, heavy cream or grated parmesan 

Et Voila! Your home-made tomato soup! 

Enjoy!

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Outfit Post; Hot Pink Maxi & Black 'n White Stripes

The weather predictions have been way off track lately, makes me believe these people don't know what they are talking about. Fortunately it has been quite nice weather these days... but there are storm predictions, I just make sure I have a small umbrella with me at all times. How do you keep up with the summer weather?? 

 Top & Umbrella; Forever21, Skirt & Bracelets; DIY, Wedges; Jeffrey Campbell (Last year), Sunnies; Thrifted, Lipstick; MAC - Full Fuchsia 

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Outfit Post; Piña Colada

Enjoying the hot Cadaqués weather and the street party called "San Juan" where there is lots of fire works, music and dancing through-out the streets of this little town. Staying up till early in the morning, watching the sunrise. Like New Years on Curaçao! I love it!

Pineapple Cropped Bustier & Jeans Vest; H&M, Skirt; BCBG, Clutch; DIY, Wedges; Mark Fisher (Last summer, "similar here"), Lipstick; MAC - Saint Germain, Nail Polish; Essie -  Boat House

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Street Style; Cadaqués

One necessary accessory in Cadaqués is the basket. Everybody walks around with them everywhere. Old men going to the market, kids coming from the beach and woman going for a drink on the town square. They sell them in different sized and details; Sequined, Pom-poms etc. Besides the basket fashion statement, the Catalan women are very stylish I find. 

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