#STRIKEAPOSE / SUMMERTIME SADNESS

This must be the most appropriate title I've ever used for a post. Because believe me, I got

Lana Del Rey's Summertime Sadness right here, right now. We all know that the Dutch Summers

aren't the best ones in the world. But this one is like hell and major depressing.

When it's dry and 20 degrees or higher: we jump in the air, go to the beach, getting mortal on

the terrace and walk bare legged with flip flops like the roof is on fire. Dutchies, you're damn right,

because it doesn't get any better than this...

It's time to get outta here! ASAP! But where? Somewhere warm, somewhere cheap and somewhere

last minute. Any suggestions? ;)

#SNEAKPEEK / SUNSADNESS

Oh hello there you stunning sunset! You're just the most beautiful moment of the day (besides seeing 
my bed after a long day of work). I wanted to give you a little peek of my upcoming outfit to tease
you a little ;) 'cause you know me likey that! So tell me, what do you think so far?!

Although it's the same sun anywhere in the world (duh!), I must say that the sunsets here in
Holland will nevah evah beat the ones on the Caribbean. Maybe it's because of that whole feeling
and vibe among the yolo-I'm-on-vacation moment? Or maybe Mrs. Sun has always her bad hair
days here in Holland. Which I could totally understand though...

Talking about sneak peeks and sunsets, I'm on the hunt for vacation destinations (which actually 
has nothing to do with peeks and sun, but what the hell!). Do you have any tips? 
And are you going anywhere this Summer?

#STRIKEAPOSE / WORLD OF WARCRAFT

I'm actually not a game freak at all. But lets be honest over here, when we were 12 (or you still do, 
I give you all the right to) we couldn't stop playing The Sims until the middle of the night... Then yes,
you could have called me a semi game freak as well (compared to The World Of Warcraft junkies).
But maybe it's a bit of a (tom)boy thing, right?

What I do like are apps for my phone! Especially the ones where I can edit my photos on
Instagram that it looks like I'm in a total different world. Or making my own quotes. Like the
app Rhonna or FotoRus. What's your favorite app? Let's share some tips together :)

#SNEAKPEEK / BE A WARRIOR, NOT A WORRIER

"Be a warrior, not a worrier" is a quote I actually need to pin on my wall or write on my mirror 

or something. It somehow gives me strength and a slap in the face to stop worrying so much. 

Yep, I'm that neurotic type of girl. You can better call me a perfectionist. Which sounds way nicer 

by the way ;)

So of course I couldn't wait to show you my upcoming look (as usual). And I always like to tease 

you with this sneak preview, I hope you don't mind (#SorryNotSorry). So now I'm very curious 

what you think so far?!

STRIKE A POSE

 

Baaaaaaaaaa Sowenya Mamabeatsebabah!!! Okay, my singing and lyrics are not so right... 

But did you know hakuna matata means "no worries for the rest of your days"? Says Pinterest. 

And hakuna ma'Vodka just means you're drunk I guess… Plus I think the Lion King is one
of the saddest movies ever.

It felt like I was in Africa for those couple of minutes I was chilling at this bar/restaurant. It's called 

Tjing Tjing and it's just three steps away from my home. Or maybe ten... Such a cute and warm 

place to come. Don't know nothing about the food (yet). But I should definitely give it a shot!

I HEARTY PARTY

 

Oh how I miss these pink beauties… I'm talking about the flamingo´s I met on Aruba ;-)

Luckily they're not completely gone but on my shirt today. They're looking kinda drunk though...

But hey! That's okay, it's saturday so why not?!

I am already dreaming of going back to the Caribbean next year, is that wrong? No, I didn´t 

thought so as well ;) What destination do you recommend to go to for vacation?

STRIKE A POSE

Like I said on Instagram yesterday: enjoying Summer all over again! Why? 

Well its September and I was chilling on the beach! In a comfy, surfchick inspired look. 

Hopefully I will be able to learn surfing when I'm at Bonaire. Have you ever been surfing? 

To me it looks quite difficult though… 

Back to my look! Isn't this the best combination evah?! Converse with Levi's and O'Neill. 

The only thing I'm missing is a SURFBOARD, SURFBOARD ;)

STRIKE A POSE

I am an Amsterdam City Girl right now. But sometimes I think maybe I was born in the 

wrong country. Correct me if I'm wrong but in my opinion I look more like a Scandinavian 

girl with this outfit than a Dutchie ;)

Of course I'm proud of being a Dutchie! That's in my blood. But I'm obsessed with the 

Scandinavian style (as you may noticed). A lot of people would have thought I was going to dance 

at a festival with this look. But this was actually one of my "casual" all day outfits, haha!

STRIKE A POSE

Well I'm not vintage (yet), of course. And neither is my shirt. But I must say, if you live in 

Amsterdam you just get forced to like vintage. And that's not a bad thing at all.

Vintage is a vibe. A vibe that feels like home. Or recognizable from waaaaay back family pics.

You can sometimes feel a piece of clothing has been through a lot more than you have. Plus it has 

more personality than your "new" clothes.

Okay, cut the cr*p! The only vintage thing I'm wearing in this outfit is my Levi's jeans… No worries, 

I have a HUGE closet with a lot of vintage treasures so my vintage story was sincere ;)

(PS. What about this awesome location?! It's the home of one of my parents' friends)

STRIKE A POSE

Yes I am on fire baby! Not literally - of course - but my shoes are! ;-) My very first All Stars purchase. 

I bought these hotties 12 years(!) ago. My gosh, time flies when you're thinking back.

Oh, and hello new dress! Another Scandinavian purchase. You know these brands are my favorites :)
What are you up to today?!

STRIKE A POSE

WOAH, look at that blouse! One of my purchases - plus favorite Acne item evah - in Stockholm. 

I feel like Ariel wearing this glittery piece! Except for the red hair of course. 

I almost wanted to swim with it, but the blouse was a little too expensive to try that out... ;)

This was my outfit to le dad's birthday. He turned 35 last Sunday! (I learned from my granny 

to switch the numbers when you're getting "older") And when it's someone's birthday I find it 

an excuse to wear glitters and make your outfit a party. What about you?

TBT

This time no TBT (Throwback Thursday) but CBT if you don't mind. An outfit I wish 

I could wear right now... 

I just booked a ticket - two actually (my gawd) - to paradise so I'm totally in the Summer mood!

Where I'm going? I will tell you very soon... 

Okay. Let me reveal one; Stockholm! I'm not kidding! To visit Nelly.com. Stockholm is one 

of my destinations on my bucket list actually. This will be my first time here(!) So any tips and 

hotspots are welcome, of course ;)

Which destinations are on your bucket list?!

STRIKE A POSE

What if the weather isn't cooperating with you? You will not cooperate with the weather as well..

Never ever surrender yourself to bad weather, I repeat; NEVER. Only if the sun is shining or when

 it's snowing extremely bad...

So why not wearing a flower crown and give the half of Amsterdam a huge smile on their faces? 

(Hopefully you too, of course).

Maybe they were just laughing at me but who cares?! I'm feeling a princess with my crown!
And the flowers gives me powers ;)

STRIKE A POSE

Happy Easter to you my honeybunny's! ;) I spent my first Easter day on the beach. 

Like it was Summer and I was on vacation, can it be any better? 

What did you do?

STRIKE A POSE

Ha, the Kenzo sweater again! Somehow I cannot get enough from that "third eye" ;-)

Just a comfy outfit for a comfy day with bad and cold weather...

But to make this day more colorful, hello pink jeans!

STRIKE A POSE

I don't have a lot to tell today. And not because I have nothing to do - the complete opposite - but
because I'm totally speechless of what's happening this whole week. WOW.

Dreams came true this week and I should save all my words for tonight's presentation
about me and my blog! :)

For the last time, wish me luck?! 

STRIKE A POSE

A little break is what we need sometimes. That's exactly what I did for just a couple of days. 

Just pause your mind and enjoy the moments when you're able to.

And I'm back with good news! Which I actually can't tell you yet (I'm sorry!) so for now I hope 

I will make you happy with this hello yellow outfit. Warm, comfy and Dutch.

STRIKE A POSE

Yes, I was one of those happy Isabel Marant pour H&M items owner! I just needed to experience the 

"standing in line for hours for a (designer)piece of clothing" kind of thing. Never done this before and 

I felt like a teenager again. I must say, you appreciate your purchases more because you 

"fought" for it, haha.

Well, I wasn't really the typical diehard arriving at 8 'o clock in the morning when the store opened at 9. 

But respect for the girls who were there at 3 AM(!)

My purchases? This enormous - and oh so comfy - coat wherein I feel very petite, plus a typical Marant 

belt I wanted for years. I guess that piece will be introduced on the blog very, very soon...

STRIKE A POSE

Just got a busy weekend behind me. But no time to rest!

Because tuesday I´m off to Antwerp for a couple of hours to do an exclusive interview with
a jewelry designer. I´m not telling you anything more.

Just keep an eye on my blog :-)

STRIKE A POSE

Last wednesday I visited the famous Candy Dulfer for a dress up party at her own palace. And today 

I'm going to meet the perfect duo, the two and only Viktor & Rolf(!!!) Could my week be any better?
Ehm, yes, because it's frrrrriday!

(P.S. Something I'll definitely let my daddy know.)