DIY; Festival Pouch

Happy Friday! here's a DIY for the weekend, it's as easy as 1,2,3 (almost). This one could make it to a crafts for dummies book! This little pouch is perfect to take to summer festivals or picnics or wherever! 

 

1.Grab a circular object and outline it on the faux leather (the bigger the circle, the bigger the pouch)

 2. Follow the instructions of your eyelet kit and punch them in (make sure for an even number)

4. Fold circle in half and attach chain to eyelet on both sides

5. Pull the rope or ribbon through 

6. Attach bolts or beads to the end of the rope/ribbon

Et Voila! Your own DIY Pouch, ready to wear! 

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Anna Dello Russo at H&M -- Autumn 2012

This is a collaboration I can't wait to see unveil! Take a look into Anna's house and closet. Her wardrobe is her expressive language she says and her closet is like a museum (it really is!) Something fun to look forward to upcoming fall!

Spring Styling Tips; Part Trois

Images via J.Crew

Outfit Post; Burgundy & Neon Yellow

 An unexpected nice day, perfect calling for my new shorts. I actually scored these in the mens department of H&M. I like to roam the mens department all the time, I get socks, accessories and now even clothes. Lucky us, girls being able to shop not only in the girls department, but also boys. I think more eyebrows rise if the roles were reversed. 

Sweater; Zara (last year), Shirt; H&M, Shorts; H&M men, Stud Bracelets; Forever21, Sunglasses; Paul Smith

Street Style; Queen's Day Style

Queens day in Amsterdam is one big party. Yesterday it was that time of the year again, everybody was out celebrating the Queens birthday. The national color of Holland is orange and thus is it a "must" to wear something orange on this day. Some people go all out or dress up silly, while others do it with style. I'm sharing some fashionable ladies who incorporated orange into their wardrobe on this special day.

Above; A "coraly-orange" maxi paired with a beige cropped top 

Above; Bright orange paired with leopard print and finishing touch of Hermes

Below; A bright flowy orange top with navy blue, tres chic! topped off with a hat as a shield for the sun

A pastel orange, dressed up with black and confetti rainbow nails and bracelet (DIY by herself)

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Outfit Post; Rainy Spring Days

Jacket; Zara (similar here), Dress; Primark, Lipstick; MAC - Full fushia 

Rainy Days

It's been very rainy again these last days (typical Dutch weather). Trying to Inspire myself with new ways to wear my Hunter rain boots, I made a little collage to share and hopefully inspire you as well :)

Hunter boots

Look 1. Pair a romantic sundress with your rain boots and top it off with a statement necklace

Dress; Topshop

Necklace; Baublebar.com

Look 2. Vintage jeans cut-offs with a gingham shirt (sleeves rolled up or ends tied together) for a country-chic look perfect for roaming the farmers market on Saturdays

Shirt; J.Crew

Look 3. For a luncheon or errands run, the perfect pant, with a crew neck shirt and topped off with a straw hat for a touch of spring

Shirt; J.Crew

Pant; J.Crew

Hat; Forever21 

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Outfit Post + DIY Summer Statement Tee {Video}

 I discovered iron-on paper and have been obsessing over DIY tee's. This is the latest one with a tutorial video. The shirts I make are playful, no need for a statement necklace with this one, the fringe has it covered. These shirts are fun for a festival in the summer or so or on a rainy day(got to make it work in this "Holland weather")

Shorts; Urban Outfitters, Wedges; Bertie, Neon Stud Bracelets; Forever21, Nail polish; (hands) MAC - Brown Paper Bag, (feet) Essie - Boat House

1 Dress, 3 Ways

I Love this little patterned piece. Even though it has a busy print, it is so versatile and you can dress it up or down. 

Evening; Add a statement necklace and a clutch

Work; some pumps and cover up the shoulders

Weekend; Flats/sandals with a cross-body purse and denim always makes a look more casual

What do you think? Which look will you pull off?!

Dress; Kate Spade, Image via katespade.com

XO

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New Do

Yesterday I blogged about my urge to do something with my hair, well I did. I went ombre! 

<om·bre - noun  \ˈäm-bər; ˈäm-brē, ˈəm-, -ˌbrā\ - Borrowed from French meaning; Shaded- Ombre hair is generally darker at the roots the gets lighter towards the end>

I get my hair done at Salon-B by top hair stylist Adriana, Last year she was runner-up of the Dutch TV series "The Next Hair Guru". She is wonderful at what she does and does it with passion! You might remember a year ago when I cut my hair for "Locks of Love" (read "here"), That was her! 

This is my new statement shirt. I bought it in Lisbon made in Northern Portugal, the brand; Meam by Ricardo Preto. The fabric is like a second skin, that soft! Next year they'll be selling it in Amsterdam as well, the owner of the shop told me. 

Latest beauty buy; My turtle lip balm (H&M)

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Dreaming pink

I love this campaign of the collaboration of model Charlotte Free & Forever21. Not only the clothes are awesome, but that hair!! I dream of pink hair now. Some years ago I colored my hair and changed it up from pink to purple or blue. Now after not have done anything with my hair for a while, the urge to color it is back! (stay tuned!!)

Styling Tips; Mixing Contrast

What I've been loving now is mixing contrasting print. 

Try Ikat with animal print or a big floral then top it off with a pop of color or a statement piece.

Below some mix and match outfits, Et Voila ready to go! 

XO

Image via ; Net-a-Porter 

Outfit Post; Lisbon Outfit (Deux)

I love to mix lace with neon accents to make the outfit pop.

What I'm wearing; Lace dress; Market (Albert Cuyp Market, Amsterdam), Jewelry DIY, Ring; Forever21, Bag; Thrifted (Noorder Market, Amsterdam)

Lipstick; YSL - Rouge Volupté, Extreme Coral