"The best cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears or the sea."
- Isak Dinesen
with love.
Thoughts on Amsterdam
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
There are many places where you can expect, or even predict to find a Massimo Dutti shopping bag nestled next to a Gucci hobo- yet in the front basket of a humble bike surely isn’t one. Hello Vondel Park- Amsterdam. This leafy Oasis, is the ‘Dam’s answer to Central Park, surrounded by beautiful Amsterdam style townhouses.
If I was to illustrate this in a simple formula, it would
look something like “sophisticated, chic middle-aged Dutch lady + ye old’
bicycle”. Seeing ¾ of a city’s population buzz about you on two wheels is truly
something. It can be almost considered as some bizarre utopia where residents
all live in an eco-friendly harmony. From the eyes of a Melbournian it’s a far
cry from the Sunday morning middle-aged man filled peloton’s that carve the
Melbourne streets. They Dutch have done it; they have liberated their entire
population with the humble bike.
Men donning suits, young women in all black tailored jackets akin with Nike’s, others in their ballet flats and dresses. They are ordinary people, well-dressed ordinary people and they are harnessing the agility and speed of the bicycle. Putting two and two together, I guess you could relate their use of bikes to the wider practicality, humble and wholesomeness of Dutch Design. It has a quiet charm and is utterly soul warming. Much like COS, which is filled with quality knits and wools galore.
You can pedal your way to marvel at the paintings of the Dutch masters at the Rijks Museum then feast on some scrumptious triple layered gouda (the typical Dutch delicacy) filled toasted sandwiches at Toastable (Singel 441, Koningsplein, Amsterdam). By all means don’t skip on the Dutch Pancakes nor the Coffee Shops, and take a trip to the tree lined Jordaan area making sure you stop by the floating tulip markets.
Do
* Rent a bike and ride around Vondel Park and the Jordaan Canals
* Check out the Red Light District in the evening
See
* Visit the Rijks Museum, Van Gough Museum, Stedelijk Museum
* Walk around the Dam Square, the streets around there are also ideal for shopping
* Visit the book market and the one in De Pijp
* Make a visit to the Anne Frank House and Museum
* Make a visit to the Anne Frank House and Museum
Eat
* Toastable (gormet toasted sandwiches, Dutch style)
* Vlaams Frites Huis (best hot chips in town)
* Il Momento (cute cafe)
* Stach (lovely organic products, fresh bread, pastries and coffee)
* Stach (lovely organic products, fresh bread, pastries and coffee)
* Moods Coffee Corner (great coffee and breakfast)
* Puccini Bomboni (delicious assorted chocolates, quite pricey though)
Inspiration
Sunday, 15 June 2014
“There’s something beautiful about keeping certain aspects of your life hidden. Maybe people and clouds are beautiful because you can’t see everything.”
— Kamenashi Kazuya
with love.
Inspiration
Saturday, 31 May 2014
George Plimpton: “How does one become Diana Vreeland?”
Diana Vreeland: “The first thing to do, my love, is to arrange to be born in Paris.”
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Inspiration
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Inspiration
Sunday, 18 August 2013
When in... Antwerp
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
When sipping coffee in Antwerp, Belgium, here is a incredibly cool and simplistic outfit!a. 3.1 Phillip Lim "cropped boxy t-shirt"
b. Rochas "oversized coat"
c. Freda Salvador "conquer chunky heel booties"
d. The Row "ashland high-rise straight-leg jeans"
e. 3.1 Phillip Lim "31 Hour Bag"
with love.
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What she's loving...
Dan Castano blog's at [www.stylesnooperdan.com]
Here are some of her curated fashion picks for this season!
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Inspiration
“If I'm alone at home, I get increasingly restless, bothered by the idea that I'm missing some crucial encounter out there somewhere. But if I'm left by myself in someone else's place, I often find myself a nice sense of peace engulfing me. I love sinking into an unfamiliar sofa with whatever book happens to be lying nearby.”
-Kazuo Ishiguro, 'Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall'
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Chanel Metiers d’Art 2012
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Flashback
Think back to the Chanel Bollywood extravaganza of Pre-Fall 2012. There were jewelled head pieces, kohl-darkened eyes and beaded tunics. Not to mention bejewelled necklaces which almost stretched from shoulder to shoulder, and knotted, tied and twisted hair.
Karl really had fun with this one; and we're even tempted to recreate Anja Rubik's look this weekend...
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Inspiration
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Inspiration
"We work in the dark - we do what we can - we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion, and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art."
- Henry James, The Middle Years
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For the Love of...Francoise Hardy
Saturday, 3 August 2013
* Isabel Marant "Aileen fox fur jacket" * Thierry Lasry "wayfarer sunglasses" * Saint Laurent "gabardine trench coat" *
* ACNE Studios "lillian angora sweater" * T by Alexander Wang "semi sheer striped top" * Etoile Isabel Marant "base ribbeed knit-wool sweater" * Thierry Lasry "virginity sunglasses" *
with love.
When in... Copenhagen
Thursday, 1 August 2013
When exploring the city of Copenhagen, here are some gorgeous items for that very polished yet casual look.
a. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel "oversized cut-out blazer"
b. Givenchy "ribbed sweater"
c. Saint Laurent "leather chelsea boots"
d. Theyskens Theory "nixer trouser"
e. Diptyque "fig tree candle"
f. 3.1 Phillip Lim "pashli messenger"
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