Amsterdam

My suggested FashionWeek outfit: 1) Karl Lagerfeld Klassik mini textured-leather shoulder bag; 2) Missmatch occasion double & drop earrings; 3) Faux Fur Jacket Burgundy; 4) Koh natural shade; 5) Tommy Hilfiger Cuddle Oxfords; 6) Black skirt with mesh overlay; 7) Black feather top  Grab your bag and go to FashionWeek Amsterdam! A big event which is accountable for a lot of excitement & publicity! Starting tomorrow with the Downtown program, Amsterdam will...

Grab your bag and go to Lion Noir (Amsterdam)! In summer this restaurant is highly recommended as you can have lunch & dine in the fabulous garden. But also in the colder and darker days, this place should not be skipped by anyone! As soon as you enter this place and have been welcomed by the manager, you will forget that you are in the middle of vibrant Amsterdam!...

Grab your bag and go to Toastable in Amsterdam! How do you feel this morning? Quite alright or are you trying to recover from your worst hangover ever?! However you may feel, I know the perfect place to go!! Toastable is a very cozy and relaxed spot on the Singel (Koningsplein) where you can enjoy very special toasted sandwiches. They serve tripled layered deluxe super toasties. If you can not...

Grab you bag and go to Old School (Amsterdam)! It is as if you are walking the stairs on the first day of your new school year when you are entering Old School - the restaurant located in a former school building. You are excited as you hear many voices and laughter, will be seated next to new people and hoping that your waiter will be nice! You turn around...

Grab your bag and go to Restaurant RED in Amsterdam! Steak or lobster or steak and lobster?! That is the choice you have to make when you visit Restaurant RED at the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. And believe it or not, that choice is even harder than you would think. Restaurant RED is located in a beautiful canal house where you can enjoy your night in a truly Parisian atmosphere. I can...

Grab your bag and go to CoffeeConcepts (Amsterdam)! Some people do not only have the guts to pursuit their dreams but also have a feeling for it! Mix that with lots of coffee and the result is CoffeeConcepts. This is the place to be if you are in Amsterdam, located just next to the Vondelpark on the Jacob Obrechtstraat. This wonderful venue has just been opened by Tedje, Pelou and Fabienne....

It is as if you are entering a candy store when you walk into the shop of Smaak Amsterdam on the Berenstraat in Amsterdam. Beautifully colored leather bags are well-ordered set out on the long wall. Niels, the district manager of Smaak Amsterdam, welcomed me and happily told me the success story of this brand that was founded three years ago by André Grundmann. It all started with the...

Grab your bag and go to Mossel & Gin (Amsterdam)! In general, mussels are not qualified as a very trendy dish. However, if you add a G&T, it gets a lot more popular. Especially when the gin and the mussels are served at the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam. The lovely peaceful garden of Mossel & Gin is great to enjoy your seafood and drinks during summer. The terrace has a very...

O MY BAG, the celebrated sustainable brand from Amsterdam, is known for their beautiful eco-leather accessories. When I visited UK’s favorite fashion buying event in London, Pure London, I had the pleasure to meet with Paulien Wesselink, the founder and owner of O My Bag. The products of O My Bag were beautifully set out on the stand and (obviously) many buyers were interested! Luckily she took the...

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