Nothing beats breathing-in the cool spring air while walking around the spacious urban areas of Ijburg, close to Amsterdam city. As they say; April showers bring May flowers, so with how unpredictable the weather can be now we carry our coats with us while admiring the minimalistic buildings, modern structures and floating homes of this artificial island’s residential zones. Show Me More…
Spring always casts such a polished glow over the streets of Paris, especially the ones lined with signature Haussmanian buildings made from pale limestone. Strolling around our neighborhood Le Marais, walking on thin air has gotten us as far as the sloping streets around Montmartre in no time at all. Show Me More…
The undeniable charm and beauty of Paris can be soaked up endlessly in one of the oldest and most famous areas; the first arrondissement. Situated on the right bank of the Seine river, most of the neighborhood is taken up by the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Gardens. Show Me More…
Admittedly never really looking forward to the cold winters in Amsterdam, one could still never disregard the cozy charm of the streets around the Central Canal district with the early morning mist lingering over the waters. It’s here where the three major canals divide the burrow into nine little picturesque shopping streets known as “De Negen Straatjes”, full of unique boutiques, vintage shops and cute food hotspots. Show Me More…
Sometimes you can stand out by keeping it simple, especially when the shapes of seemingly basic garments are revealed to have more dimensions at second sight. Modern pieces that hold the most pizazz owe it all to the references they make to traditional tailoring and classic silhouettes, which is why suspenders will always make a cool fashion statement and keep making come-back after come-back through the years. Show Me More…
Spanning across the magical Seine river, the deck arch bridge named Pont Alexandre III is easily considered to be the most beautiful bridge in Paris. Constructed in Beaux-Arts style, the bridge features sculptures of mythical creatures such as water nymphs, angels, cherubs and winged horses, in a moss brown and grey palette finished with shiny gold accents. Show Me More…
Once the magic of the December festivities has worn off, winter can seem quite a dreary time to get through without the holiday decorations and celebrations. January is often a melancholy month that can feel long and trying, with spring being all that we long for. Don’t lose the spirit just yet, or dismiss the opportunity this cold weather presents to dress up in layers and keep up your stylish appearance. Whenever the January blues have you standing in front of your wardrobe feeling disinclined, just think about adjectives that define your style and put your outfit together while you narrow the adjectives down to the three that truly embody your mood that day. It works like a charm every time. Show Me More…
It might take a few fashion faux pas before you learn how to master the skill of mixing loud prints, but that is what experimenting and having fun with fashion is all about. Iconic prints such as glenn plaid, tropical prints and stripes are continuously exiting and re-entering the scene at random intervals, and it seems like they take their turn as the season’s leading look. Glenn plaid is clearly well represented within high-street collections this year, but with our fondness of imprudent style clashes we prefer to infuse them all into rather playful, casual yet tailored ensembles. Show Me More…