Sissy Boy Kerst Brocant Markt 2014

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you gooooo...
Is it your favourite time of the year too? Regardless how cold it is getting outside  I get warmed up only by the thought of approaching Christmas. For me, Christmas always goes hand-in-hand with all those magic lights that cover the streets and buildings. Each year I find myself mesmerized by Chrismas decorations on Utrecthsestraat in Amsterdam and this year is no exception. I also can't imagine Christmas without Christmas markets. 

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Amsterdam Sample Sales, 29-30 November

Hello my dears! Are you ready for the great weekend filled with awesome sample sales and outlet events? I am counting the hours until I can hit up some of the amazing shopping events coming up in Amsterdam! Here we go, one by one. Does it count as Christmas shopping yet?! Enjoy! XX

1. ZOE KARSSEN Sample Sale. 

Also know as Dutch Queen of t-shirts. Not only t-shirts by the way. I have high hopes for this sample sale to be honest. It is held right in the middle of Amsterdam, so no excuses, hop on your bike and stock up on the goodies! All you need is finding that statement t-shirt or cool sweatshirt with matching pants, this is exactly what I am planning to do. Game on!

When:     28  November, 13:00 - 20:00
              29 November, 10:00 - 15:00
Where:    Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Facebook event page: Click here

Zoe Karssen Sample Sale

KARL LAGERFELD Sample Sale

Do we like Karl's bad-ass style? Yes we do! We do! A lot! Having my hopes up for the upcoming sample sale in Amsterdam.

&Other Stories - new store opening in Amsterdam

Hat and scarf, € 35 and €55

It's one of those  things that I love Amsterdam the most for - it keeps on evolving and new places are constantly popping up in this amazing city. This time it is an opening of a first flagship store of &Other Stories -  sister brand of H&M and COS.

GARAGE SALE - SKINS Cosmetics

To me Skins Cosmetics is a like a paradise filled with beauty gems: unique perfumes, skin care products, make up, candles and accessories. Each time I visit one of these stores in Amsterdam - and there are 2: one in the famous 9 Streets and another one at a gorgeous Conservatorium hotel - I spend at a good hour inside.

My Paris Fashion week favourite - Isabel Marant

I cannot keep this to myself! These gorgeous clothes have to be seen, have to be worn, have to be admired! I love every single piece from Isabel's Marant Spring-Summer '15 collection. Fresh from the catwalk and I just can't get enough! I have selected my favourite pieces to share on the blog. Enjoy! XX

H&M Studio Collection

Today H&M launched its Studio Collection and I have selected my favorite items to share with you guys. It's all about leather, army green, faux furs and comfy but still trendy sweaters! I'm trying to behave and not brake my bank account and buy all the pieces I like! I am, though, going to get that black dress with nude stripes - GORG! What did you think of the collection? Getting your hands on any of the items? XX

Pineapple madness

It's official: I'm addicted. Addicted to pineapples! Pineapples e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e! For me it started off with falling in love with a lamp in Zara Home collection, which unfortunately was sold out before I could get my hands on it...oh well! It didn't take long for me to get over it as I started noticing all these amazing items that were inspired by pineapples. And to top that up, Zara home came up with another pineapple lamp in its Fall 2014 collection (last image here). I cannot complain now, can I? Small compilations below starts from jewelry and clothing, moving on to interior. Love it all! Enjoy this selection,  but be careful - pineapple addiction is highly contagious :) X

1. Anna + Nina, gold plated and silver bracelets, available here 

Manicure session

On another rainy day in Amsterdam I thought to use my time wisely while enjoying my couch and watching the rain poor outside. Took out the tools and got down to doing a manicure using some of my favourite products from Essie, Chanel, Laura Mercier and Sephora. Color choice of dark red inspired by the weather, feels like fall. After soaking my fingers in warm water and removing cuticles, I start with applying Essie Grow Stronger base coat. Then 2 coats of Chanel Le Vernis nail polish. Next step - applying Essie Super Duper fast drying top coat which adds not only beautiful gloss but also durability, strength, and chip resistance to my  manicure. As a finishing touch, applying Laura Mercier body souffle with oh-so-amazing heavenly smell of coconut. We are done. Result - beautiful manicure made at home.

Essi, Chanel, Laura Mercier and Sephora products.

Essie Grow Stronger Base coat

Inspiration on a rainy day

It's been raining the whole weekend in Amsterdam but I did manage to sneak out of the house and get my hands on the latest issue of Porter magazine.