Not for stylepussies.
Amsterdam is full of great vintage shops. In a shop nearby the Dam I found this dress. You can wear it bare legged, combined with some high heels or sandals. But on cold days I also like to wear it with tights and boots.
Every once in a while you stumble into an item by accident that fits you perfectly. That’s exactly the thing that happened with this leather biker jacket by Maison Scotch. I didn’t knew that I was looking for it, until I found it. And the best thing about it was that it also was heavily discounted. Just my luck!
When I wear these sneakers, I always get some heads turned. They were a limited edition by Adidas, during the Olympics, couple of years ago. I spotted them somewhere and didn’t bought them. BIG. MISTAKE. The same night I knew I wanted them. Bad. So, the next day, the hunt was on. And of course they were nowhere to find. I’ve called a dozen of stores, travelled across the country to find them. Because I knew I wouldn’t rest before they were mine.
Till, one day, after hours of searching for them, I found them in a store, somewhere in Amsterdam. They were slightly too big, but a slipsole made them fit perfectly. They are a true collectors item, which I cherish and would never get rid of. Worth the quest, if you ask me.
I’m a Californian girl at heart. I would spend every day at the beach. If I lived nearby the beach and the wheather was always sunny. If. But the harsh truth is: I live in Holland, where it’s almost always cold, rainy, and overall shitty wheather. But, when it is finally warm and sunny, you can be sure I’ll drive to the beach instant (we do have a lot of water over here, thankfully). Those are the best days. Maybe because there aren’t too many of them… This is my gear during these days!
There’s this strange habit I have. I keep on buying new scarves, although I almost never wear them. I suppose there is just something about those small pieces of fabric, in all those different sizes, colours and materials that I want to hold them and then put away in a box. Is this just weird or can you relate to it?
Scarves, from left to right: H&M | Maison Scotch | Urban Outfitters
They were superhot during the nineties, and as there is a nineties revival going on, it’s totally appropriate to wear bomberjacks again (loving this Miu Miu one). The one in the picture I found in a vintage shop somewhere, a couple of years ago. Like the back?
This Maison Scotch pants have once put me in a nasty situation. I was wearing them, while travelling through the United States. It’s a great jeans to travel in. Loose fit, modern, easy going, you know. At the San Diego Airport I was passing the total body scan portal, when security told me to stay where I was. I didn’t knew what was going on, so I stood still like a frightened little rabbit. The man in front of me blocked my way, while looking serious and telling me not to move. Then two female security employees showed up out of nowhere and ordered me to come with them…. (read the rest below)
Italian made high heeled sandals are the absolute best. Bought these a few years ago, while in Italy and I still think they rock on a hot summer day.
hat/ scarf: Livvy Échapeau | bag: Lulù | boots: Dolce & Gabbana | umbrella: Missoni | coat: Jil Sander
When you’re looking for something, most of the time you’ll not find it. I remember being on a desperate hunt to find the perfect dress for the wedding of close friends. After a long, exhausting day, trying on a million dresses, I ran into this one by French Connection at the Bijenkorf. Only a few minutes for closing time, so I had to decide quick. Afraid I would end up with nothing, I bought the dress, not being completely sure.
When I tried it on at home, I knew it was worth the search. This dress screams ‘red lipstick’ and ‘high heels.’ The fabric is super soft and the colour is very sophisticated. But it’s the cutaway back that does the trick. I have another wedding next month and I think I’m going to take the dress out for that occasion again.