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Tuesday, 28 October 2014

a. A holiday snap from the beach in Nice, France. Forever longing for those summers on the French riviera.

b. Some light reading, with Russh and Porter (net-a-porter) magazine's.

c. ACNE's infamous 5 skin jeans make an appearance, alongside Mecca Cosmetica's "SPF 30 hydrating eye cream" from their namesake label which I received in their most recent beauty box (freebie box), and some Pandora rings.

d. A flashback to balmy afternoons spent in Barcelona's gothic quarter.

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
* Do a free tour (here is a link to the one I did and it was very much worthwhile)

See

* Visit the Rijks Museum, Van Gough MuseumStedelijk 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

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)
* Moods Coffee Corner (great coffee and breakfast)
* Puccini Bomboni (delicious assorted chocolates, quite pricey though)

with love. 


Inspiration

Sunday, 15 June 2014

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“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 



And here is what I'm lusting over this week.

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Inspiration

Saturday, 31 May 2014

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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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Home away from home

Friday, 30 May 2014

Words by Holly

GENERIC-TEMPLATE
There’s something ever so decadent about the hotel lifestyle.

The beds are always freshly made, food is delivered to your door, and, most importantly, you don’t have to deal with the weird idiosyncrasies of housemates (shared bathrooms, no thank you). For those days when you wish you had a team of people catering to your every whim, here’s a list of the world’s most stylish establishments.

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Le Meurice: a stay at Le Meurice in Paris is probably the closest you’ll get to feeling like Kirsten Dunst in Marie Antoinette. The hotel features silk curtains, extravagant pastries, and spacious walk-in wardrobes, conveniently located near the Louvre and rue St-Honore.

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The Mark: this is where the A-listers stay when they’re in New York. Sleep in Italian linen, bathe in marble baths, admire Central Park from your window, and know you’ve made it big time. Highlights include the black truffle and brie cheeseburger from the Mark Restaurant and 24 hour access to Bergdorf Goodman - they’ll deliver to your door, free of charge. 

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The Whitepod: for the more adventurous of us, the Whitepod is an eco-hotel located in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Stay in igloo-like, luxurious 'pods', with easy access to saunas, a massage parlour, and fondue (yum). If you like skiing, this is the most stylish way to do it. 

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Claska: tucked away in the district of Meguro, Tokyo, Claska is the place to go for cool, cutting-edge Japanese design. The space is marked by minimalist style, whimsical decor and tireless attention to detail; it almost feels more like a gallery than a hotel.

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The Grand Budapest: technically, this isn’t a real hotel, but we’d pay anything to stay a night in Wes Anderson’s masterpiece. The Grand Budapest is a magnificent layer cake of a building, a fantastical place where service is always exceptional, the clientele are impossibly wealthy, and Herr Mendel’s pastry shop is only a short cable car ride away - just watch out for Madame D’s murderous relatives.

This piece was written by our contributing writer Holly, see more of her work here.
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Inspiration

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

GENERIC-TEMPLATE

"Being a person is getting too complicated."


— Margaret AtwoodThe Edible Woman


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When in... Antwerp

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

antwerp belgiumWhen 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"

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Inspiration

Wednesday, 7 August 2013

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* Sasha Pivovarova Marte Mei Van Haaster by Jacob Sutton, Numero May 2013 * Pamukkale, Turkey * Piero Lissoni *


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Serenity

Monday, 5 August 2013

serenityWhere we would rather be this Sunday


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When in... Copenhagen

Thursday, 1 August 2013

COPENHAGEN

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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Wanderlust

Tuesday, 30 July 2013

GENERIC-TEMPLATE


"Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books."


- John Lubbock


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Wanderlust

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

wanderlust one* Glymur, south western Iceland * Morocco * Unknown * Unknownwanderlust two* Unknown * Étretat, France * Antibes, South France


Photographs sourced via. various Pinterest's


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Wanderlust

Friday, 14 June 2013

Untitled-9“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” 


― Marcel ProustUntitled-9-1Taj Mahal: India, Maderia: Portugal, Paris: France, Lefkada: Greece, Venice: Italy, The Louve: Paris


Photographs sourced via. various Pinterest's,


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