EVENT

If Google Translate is right "Sorelle Chiodi" means "Sisters Spijkers"... Am I right Italian

 readers?! ;) I cannot speak a word Italian (Ciao?) 

This was the look I wore to the show of lovely twinsies Spijkers en Spijkers.

If you like Kenzo, you are obsessed with this collection. ROARR! is what came up in my 

mind when I saw these animals prints. And in a good way, of course.

Why Italian by the way? When I chose to wear this Spijkers en Spijkers look, I felt like a 

signora - and eating pizza, but I didn't! - a la wanna be Dolce & Gabbana model, that's why...

EVENT

Twice a year the fashionista's leave the past behind and look forward to the future... 

This is known as Fashion Week. And Amsterdam is in the middle of it. So of course I'm present ;)

This was my look for day 1. Chique and edgy, just how I like it. And just like the shows I watched.
One of them were the new talented Fernanda Fernandes and Joelle Boers & Bregje Cox.
(Look at those shoes! And what about mine?!)

After the shows there was the Zalando Blogger Awards, which I did not won though...
But it was nice to see my fellow bloggers win well deserved awards. Great job girls!

What will the next day bring...

EVENT

Amsterdam Fashion Week started without me but definitely ended with me. Yesterday was 
the last day and between my hectic schedule I could watch two fashion shows from 
ByDanie and Allan Vos. This was my third outfit of the day and my favorite. And no, I'm 
not having the blues, even far from it ;) So thumbs up for two of my favorite words; 
fashion and fun!

NEWS

I got a major flu this whole weekend and lied in my bed for like 21 hours a day? 

So I hope I can make you happy with this enormous Instagram diary. 

(follow me @linseysijmons if you like)

COLLECTION

Already sick and tired of my Amsterdam Fashion Week stories? Sorry, I just can't 

stop sharing it with you. 

At the fourth (and last) day I went to the shows of Dennis Diem and Winde Rienstra.

Maybe for my international readers this doesn't sound familiar but my gosh one of the

best designers of AFW. I expected a lot from these two because of their last collections.

And hell yeah, they did it again; they took my breath away... 

Maybe it's not wearable for all of us but it definitely was a pleasure to watch.

The first thing I wondered myself before I saw the Winde Rienstra show was;

'What shoeporn did she made this time?' (photo 6) Well, no explanation needed I guess...

I thought I was actually more dressed for the Dennis Diem show 'cause his last collection 

was with a lot of black. And if you know my personal style, you know I'm not an all-black

kind of person. But then this happened; 85% of the collection was nude/baby pink-ish! 

Totally unexpected but totally loved it.

COLLECTION

Edwin Oudshoorn & Muchachomalo. Maybe not the most appropriate combination but

I was a lucky girl to watch those both shows at the same day. From literally a fairy tail

to some hot mess ;)

Call me pussy but I almost cried at the show of Edwin Oudshoorn. I cannot describe

how perfect it was (and how badly I want Edwin to make my wedding dress!) this collection

is definitely a girls dream.

And from the girly and sparkly Edwin Oudshoorn collection to a sexy party/show

from Muchachomalo. I know this brand from the beginning and I'm so proud of how 

they pulled it off last friday.

I already warned you yesterday about the hot men alarm. Hello boys in underwear!

That was, of course, a pleasure to watch! What more could you want? 

Are you 18+ and wanna see the pictures, please click here below... ;)

COLLECTION

It looked like I took some days off on the blog but it's actually the exact opposite.
For me it was a mission impossible to update you about all my fashion week stories. 
I was so busy I didn't even had the time to sad down and relax for a minute (well yeah,
at 3 in the morning?) so be prepared for some mega posts this upcoming week! 
Are you ready?

All dressed up in my Like This outfit I went to my first fashion show of the day; Gsus.
Hot men alarm! Talking about hot men, keep an eye on my blog for some very sexy 
eye candy ;) Okay back to "business"...

I'm obsessed with the printed suits from the Gsus collection (photo 6) but for my own 
personal reasons I'm not really into the military trend anymore...
I was also able to take a peek backstage and after that the Sjaak Hullekes show started. 
Lara Rose, one of my AFW partnersin crime, and I watched and enjoyed, of course...

( P.S. Rein, you rocked! :) )

COLLECTION

Of course it's nice to visit fashion shows and dreaming about wearing all the catwalk looks. 

But for me Fashion Week is not only about seeing the new collections of the designers,
but also about reuniting and having fun with my fashion buddies.

My first AFW started quite relaxed actually. Watched two shows and one of them was the 
famous Spijkers & Spijkers collection (hello lovely jacket at photo 6). But I can already 
guarantee you, the next two days are going to be chaotic! No problem for me, I love it.

LOST & FOUND

Some pictures get lost and found again. That's what happened with this backstage report of

 the Gestuz fashion show at AFW. Although it is a little late, but better late than never, right? 

Because of last season's show, I thought I have to share these pics with you because the 

collection was incredible, the models were bombshells and the designer, Arina Woron 

(also former designer of Preen) was such a sweetheart. Everything went flawlessly; from the 

make-up to hair to fitting to show. You can kinda say it all went perfect.

EVENT

Final Fashion Week article from me to you ;) And last but definitely not least the 

LikeThis, Elise Kim and Edwin Oudshoorn fashion shows. 

All three shows brought me back in history. LikeThis with their old theatre theme, 

Elise Kim redesigned Charleston dresses and Edwin Oudshoorn took you to a fairy tail forest 

back in the Middle Ages. 

 And I thought Bas Kosters only could make a party on the runway? Oh hell to the no! 

LikeThis can party hard as well. Confetti, balloons and popcorn all over the place.

Elise Kim was one and all class and chic. But on her modern way with eye popping colors. 

And then Mister Oudshoorn (photo 1) came... And this man needs a standing ovation (can he 

make my wedding dress please?)

(Outfit photos by Marisha - Catwalk photos by me)

EVENT

Unfortunately enough I don't have a horse, otherwise that would be the perfect entrance 

at Fashion Week for this outfit ;)

Last season Miss Winde Rienstra seriously blew me away with her collection. And this time 

I have no words to describe how beautiful it was. The embroidery was an explosion 

of perfection. And gosh, those shoes! Also r.e.s.p.e.c.t. for those models who had to walk 

on those sky high art objects. Winde has the most refreshing and innovative collection of 

whole AFW (which is hard to find at Dutch designers...)

The next day, Tony Cohen. This man is known for his flowing fabrics (which I love) 

And he kinda surprised me with his neon maxi dresses, all white looks and ini-mini-tiny 

sunglasses where I maybe have to get used to? Well, what do you think?

(Outfit photos by Marisha - catwalk photos by me)

EVENT

Boyfriend or no boyfriend, some eye candy can't do no harm right girls (and gay guys)? ;) 

This post is all about (hot) male models from AFW's shows Sjaak Hullekes (photo 1) 

and Marije de Haan. 

What kinda man is your type? 

The perfect-decent-sexy-suit-guy (with maybe sometimes too tiny shorts) from Sjaak Hullekes? 

Or the rough-less perfect-typical Dutch-sailor-man from Marije de Haan? 

You tell me and vote for it:

What kinda man is your type?
The perfect-decent-sexy-suit-guy The rough-less perfect-typical Dutch-sailor-man
	Results

(All photos by me and first picture edited by me)

EVENT

It's because I was OBSESSED with Jan Boelo's collection and have a wonderful camera, 

otherwise I couldn't even publish this fashion show because of the horrible seats I got... 

To be honest, this collection was my favorite of Amsterdam Fashion Week. Maybe because 

I have a weakness for the Marine/Army/Defense theme Boelo used. Total goosebumps!!! 

The hats, boots, leather, Marine blue, music and gorgeous models was close to perfection 

I must say. An international allure. 

But if you ask me if it's original, not really. Because for me it was a mix of Louis Vuitton 

and Balmain. But what the hell? It was beyond gorgeous! 

Into some (more) eye candy? Come back in a few hours ;)

(Outfit photos by Richard - catwalk photos by me)

EVENT

Yes yes, Amsterdam Fashion Week (S/S 2013) has started so give a warm welcome 

to chaoticness ;P But chaos in a good way I must say. 

Yesterday started out with three shows for me; Dorhout Mees, Domenico Cioffi and 

Roya Hesam. And right after that, straight to job 2 (yes this blogger is also graphic 

designer at De Telegraaf). 

About the shows: Dorhout Mees was feminine, glamourous but also very down to earth. 

Really liked their prints and see trough fabrics. Domenico Cioffi on the other hand, was very 

modern, graphic and clean. At Roya Hesam I had a dark diva'ish feeling, with lots of black, a 

touch of red and huge (but gorgeous) sunglasses. 

My favorite collection? I have no clue! What about your favorite?

By the way, I felt like borrowing my BF's "workwear" and 

gave it a Linsey twist, what ya think? ;)

(Outfit photos by: Puck - Catwalk photos by me)

lifestyle // EVENT

 (Photos by me)

Like I told you yesterday, I only post my favorite shows of AFW. And the show of Gestuz 

last saturday, was the show with me most awesome (wearable!) collection and the most 

beautiful models. I would seriously wear every outfit they shown on the runway. Leather, 

maxi dresses, colorful prints, army boots and a touch of glitter. You could actually say that 

Gestuz describes my style perfectly :)

(P.S. this afternoon the outfit I wore!)

lifestyle // EVENT (BACKSTAGE REPORT)

 (Photos by me)

Because I have made SO many pictures last week, it's time to make a decision... Only my 

favorite shows won the competition for a special place on my blog. And this is one of them. 

A backstage report of the Tony Cohen show last saturday. I've been there from (almost) the 

beginning 'til the end. To experience a show from "the other side" reminds you that it's 

blood, sweat and tears to pull of a fashion show. Those hard working people deserve so 

much respect for what they do. So, respect Tony and crew :)

personal // STRIKE A POSE

 (Photos by Lorenne Witjes)

Here a better look of my first AFW outfit :) Thanks to my lovely Lorenne with her new 

macro lens. I felt like Kanye's wife (don't worry honey, haha!) with this outfit. With the 

"gangsta" cap and my VersacexH&M jacket he got in the men's version. So of course I added 

the song Niggas In Paris to this post! Kinda appropriate right? THAT SHIT CRAY! ;)

lifestyle // EVENT

(Outfit photos by Peter Stigter & Elle, show photos by me)

Yesterday was the big opening of the Amsterdam Fashion Week and I attended the second 

show of the night from Bas Kosters. Bas is famous by it's colors, prints and craziness so I 

thought it was the right time to get my Versace for H&M out of my wardrobe.

A Bas Kosters show is a show you have to experience in real life. So I made a short movie 

for a good impression of the people who weren't there. (Check below this post)