Now that the 24rd edition of Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Amsterdam has come to an end, it is time to share the best bags of MBFWA 2016. Not the ones that I have spotted on the catwalk, but those of the fashionista's that I met last weekend. I can tell you, it was a hard choice as most of the women have an incredible taste for fashion. You will note that there...
As Valentino showed in their fashion show for spring/ summer 2016, the animal print will be hotter than ever. We have seen these prints for quite some fashion seasons now, so you might already have some fine pieces in your collection. That also applies to me and I very much like to carry my python shoulder bag, the Herschel backpack and the Eastpak trolley. But now that we keep extending...
Grab your bag and go to Pompstation Amsterdam! This restaurant is a special venue in Amsterdam Oost where you can enjoy a delicious menu, fine wine and some great live music! My boyfriend and I have been here a couple of times since we have been living in this beautiful city and it never failed to amaze us. We even thought about hosting our wedding party here but we finally...
Where my Sunday mornings are normally my time to snooze and wake up very slowly, last Sunday was different. Because when I checked my phone with my sleepy eyes I noticed several messages that made me jump right up! I was...
Last week we had the pleasure to enjoy the Old Masters Afternoon tea in the Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam. In our beautiful Self Portrait dresses, we were welcomed in the Brasserie of this stunning hotel. After the sandwiches and apple raisin-scones with homemade clotted cream and jam, we were served a salmon terrine that not only tasted very good, but was also very Instagram-worthy. The little soup was also...
This article represents one of my favourite projects so far in my short blogger career. If you follow me on Snapchat, you have probably seen me last Friday dancing around in beautiful dresses in a truly exceptional place. Together with Marlieke - better known as the beautiful and stylish Mrs. CottonandCream - we were expected at the Conservatorium hotel and welcomed by Naya, the stylist, make-up artist and the photographer of...
Grab your bag and go to De Plantage in Amsterdam! When my boyfriend suggested to go and celebrate his birthday at De Plantage, I was not super excited. And I remember that when I entered the restaurant, I was overwhelmed by the size of this place which was emphasised by the high ceilings. But then the waitress showed us our romantic table for two and explained the menu in...
Grab your bag and go to Wilde Zwijnen in Amsterdam. It has been quite a while now that I had a very fine dinner at this restaurant, but I just didn't find the right time to publish this article. Until now! A true hotspot in Amsterdam Oost, literally Oost as it was quite a ride to get there. But as the pictures will tell, it was all worth it. Wilde...
What do you think of this outfit? And how would you feel if I would tell you that you can borrow it? For one day, one month or for a year. Yip, it is possible to lend this denim look including bag, just the way I did at LENA The Fashion Library. And that made me think about the endless possibilities that exist in this world that we are...
Grab your bag and go to Lavinia in Amsterdam. This is the perfect spot for a bon vivant with a healthy way of living. Because this is the place to be for a delicious and sound breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee. I often meet here to catch up with friends while enjoying an extensive brunch or a coffee with something sweet. But I would also love bringing my boyfriend here one day because I...