Movie Night - Breakfast at Tiffany's

 Following through with my new years resolution, I hosted a girls movie night. We watched Breakfast at Tiffany's, a classic by Truman Capote. Complete with a candy bar before the movie and a Mini-burger bar after. I had a wonderful time and want to thank my wonderful friends for coming. Below some more of that night's details.

Because a girls night isn't complete with out a cocktail and glitter

Prepping the drinks;

A splash of multi-fruit juice, splash of Vodka Peach, topped of with prosecco and a cumquat. 

 Before the movie started we got to fill up our own paper bag with caramel or salted popcorn, gummy bears and M&M's. 

After the movie I set up the "Mini-Burger" bar, where you got to choose your own toppings and condiments

Friends enjoying the mini burgers

Opening; Saint Germain Concept Store - AIFW

Last weekend during Amsterdam International Fashion Week, I attended the opening of a concept store/gallery; "Saint Germain". 

They had different designers showcasing their collections; Charlotte Kan, Filles a Papa, Roparosa, Monday March and Marloes Blaas, just to name a few.

Also a wonderful Photo exhibition by fashion photographer Violette Hoogakker. The Images are dreamy, "fairytail-esque". Taken in Amsterdam's very own butterfly garden at "De Hortus" 

Awesome jewelry by Cristel Ball. She mixes materials, shapes and objects and creates one of a kind, bold, statement jewels.

Design by Julia Kaldy

Julia is an accessories designer based in Budapest, Hungary. Her goal is to create something long-lasting with her designs. The collections emphasize minimalism, which gives a timeless character to her works. Her collections are all produced in Hungary and they are 100% hand-made.

via; www.juliakaldy.com

With one of the designers 

Old friends and new ones

Trend Alert; A Bugs Life

I've been obsessing over bugs for a few weeks now and then I started seeing them every where! I love, love, love Alicia's necklace (below) and I saw that Zara also incorporated bugs into their new collection. I started planting them around in my house (see kitchen towel and pillow case). A little while ago I went to the Tropen Museum where I learned that about 90% of all animals in the Amazon are insects, very fascinating some more insect facts;

• Whereas all of Europe has some 321 butterfly species, the Manu National Park in Peru (4000 hectare-survey) has 1300 species, while Tambopata National Park (5500 hectare-survey) has at least 1231 species 
• Around 25% of the world's 2 million described animals species are beetles (Coleoptera).
• The Longhorn Beetle (Titanus giganteus) can have a body length (not including antennae) of over 6.5 inches (16 cm),
• A single square mile of rainforest often houses more than 50,000 insect species
• Some scientists estimate that 30% of the animal biomass of the Amazon Basin is made up of ants

via; http://rainforests.mongabay.com/amazon/insects.html

Image via Cheetah is the new black

Zara New Collection ("here")

This insect tea towel by Studio Job is woven in the Textile Museum in Holland. Available "here"

Available at H&M Home

DIY - Designer Business Card Box

Below is a tutorial video on how to make a "Designer Business Card Box". I'm one of those who grabs a card on my way out form a good restaurant or cute store, but I always leave them laying around or find them months later in a bag. So I thought I need something to place them in and categorize them so it's easy to find as well. Hope you like it! XO

Lips

Spoiled myself to two new lipsticks. I wanted to get a orangey color for spring and I found a great one from Rimmel. 

Left; Coral Chic, Right; Shake-up Pink

For my Dutch readers, they have these at Kruidvat now, for 5euro instead of 10.

XO

Tangerine Peplum & Minty Green

I just happened to walk passed this top on my way to the cash register and fell in love with it. I never try on clothes in the stores (this is why I love 30 day return policies), but just my luck, it was too big. I jumped on their website to see if they had it on there, but nothing, called service center, went to all H&M's in the whole city, but my size was no where to be found. So I brought it to a seamsters, and got it fixed, I have never ever done so much for one item, but I LOVE it! 

Sunnies; Thrifted, Top; H&M, Leggings; American Apparel, Bag & Ring; BCBG, Boots; Honey and Hive

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Outfit Post; Leopard Print Shoes

Just a quick outfit post while running errands. It's quite cold again these days, but I must and shall wear me newbies (I'm just stubborn like that).

Top; Forever21, Cargo Pants; J. Crew, Necklace; Vintage (mom's), Sunnies; Paul Smith, Heels; Asos (still available here)

Lipstick; MAC - Chatter box

New in; Leopard T-strap Shoes

I just ordered these a few days ago via Asos.com. they are on major sale now (available here), besides these beauties they have much more for a nice price. I can't wait to wear these and share my outfit! The heel is so comfortable, I'll be walking with them around the house  all day.

Outfit Post; Leather Skirt & Minty Shirt

Hi Lovelies, It's been rainy weather again here in Holland (nothing new). It can be nice because it gives you time to do "inside-stuff". DIYing, organizing, studying (at least I try to). I do allow myself to go out while studying to get some fresh air ;) 

I got this shirt last weekend, the girl in the store said that t had just come in. I'm definitely taking this one into next season, which hopefully gives us some more sunshine. 

 Leather Skirt; H&M, Shirt; COS, Rain Boots; Hunter, Sunnies; Thrifted, Jewelry; DIY, Hat; F21, Umbrella; at the market

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Beauty Products; Eye Shimmer

Every year around the holidays MAC Cosmetics brings out a set of pigments, I love them! I tend to want to buy them every year, but honestly I take for ever with one little pot. You really only need a tiny tad bit and the color is very intense already. I wanted to give some to my dear friend because It feels like a never ending pigment. I found the perfect solution, Pill boxes! They are easy to take with on vacation (so you don't need to take the whole bottle or to share with friends, which I did. Hope you can use this tip! XO

Shoe Love; Spring's Platform

Just some shoes I've been lusting for spring. They really make me long for those warmer no-rain days. I put them on my wish list, right with above straight "non-cobble stone pavements of Amsterdam". 

Asos.com

Outfit Post; New See By Chloé Boots

I've had this dress laying around for a while now, just never got the chance to "outfit-post" it. Now I finally do, with my new boots too. I got these boots through an auction site called;  Vault79, they auction of a few designer items everyday. These things can be tricky and you need to know your limits. Luckily I got them for about 1/3 of the retail price! It was so exciting seeing the clock count down and knowing these Chloé's were mine!

Dress; Urban Outfitters, Boots; See By Chloé, Faux fur vest; DIY, Sunnies; Paul Smith

Love Her Style; Elisa Nalin

Elisa is a stylist and design consultant. Born in Italy but currently living in Paris, fashion capitol where she belongs.

She has a quirky yet very chic style and is not afraid to mix colors and patterns. I absolutely love it! She also shows this in her editorial work, lots of mixed colors and patterns. Definitely inspiration to me! 

Outfit Post; Leopard Print Pants

Last friday it was quite nice out. The sun was shining and the sky was clear (this means it was cold though). I went out for a stroll, just taking everything in. I visited some thrift shops; Episode and Lady Day and had the best club-sandwich from Vennington, where I always go for a good club. 

Pants & Jacket (old); Forever21, Jeans Shirt; J. Crew, Boots; H&M, Sunnies; Thrifted, Canvas Bag; Gifted by BCBG, Necklace; Accessorize