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Beauty: Hoping for better days

2014-01-06T17:38:00.005+01:00

For years I am searching for the best skincare available since I am blessed with skin as dry as cork. For the first time in years I think I've found my partners in crime: meet the L:A BRUKET face oil in 'petitgrain' and Philosophy's Hope in a jar (for dry skin). You might know last named, since phenomenon Oprah Winfrey called it her favorite. And what's good for Oprah sure is good enough for me...

What are your saviors for your skin during winter?

L:A BRUKET face oil, available at & Other Stories for € 19.

Philosophy's hope in a jar, € 37.

Warm Winters

2013-11-22T15:38:00.000+01:00

Did some shopping today. Found this H&M Trend coat for a really nice price (the goods of working at H&M) so had to buy it. Not to mention the four coats I bought earlier this season. Oops. Also bought this sweater and a new pair of fake leather pants, since I ripped out of my old one...

What's your favorite item for the upcoming cold days?

Coat: H&M Trend

Sweater: H&M Trend

Fake leather pants: H&M

Outfit: Marant found me

2013-11-18T15:43:00.004+01:00

Still waiting for my online order I found the coat, sweater and necklace from the Isabel Marant x H&M collection in the store. And of course, I had to buy it. Do you like my buys?

Coat: Isabel Marant x H&M

Sweater: Isabel Marant x H&M

Necklace: Isabel Marant x H&M

Black jeans: Primark

Boots: Petty's by Sam Edelman

Studded bag: Zara Exclusive

Isabel Marant pour H&M: My favorites

2013-11-10T23:36:00.000+01:00

As a huge Isabel Marant fan (unfortunately only able to buy some second hand pieces once in a while) I was ecstatic about the collaboration with H&M. The fact that I work at H&M makes it even more fun. Still one of the reasons why I don't own that much Isabel Marant is my budget. My poor student budget. But this time I saved some, so I'm hopefully able to get my hands on the items below. I want to buy a few basic, but typically Marant items so that I can wear them a long time. Along with my second hand IM finds ;)

I am gonna TRY to order a few of these items. But I'm afraid I can't keep it all (€€€)...

Reversible silk bomber jacket, € 129

Linen t-shirt, € 29

Grey sweatshirt, € 49,95

Wool-mix sweater, € 39,95

Earrings, € 19,95

Belt with leather details, € 39,95

What do you want from the collection?

Nachtdigital 16

2013-08-14T14:06:00.000+02:00

From the 2th till the 4th of August me and some friends went to Nachtdigital festival.

Located in an old bungalowpark in the far east of Germany people danced without any sleep.

For three days. The location was awesome, as you could swim in the lake and dance

with your feet standing in the water. I'm missing it already.

My friend Tjaling makes drawings for a living. Me and my lollypop.

Fashion Festival

2013-07-27T19:00:00.005+02:00

Holla!

Next thursday me and some friends are heading to Nachtdigital festival in Germany.

That of course was a very good reason for me to shop. Check. It. Out.

Tuesday it was my birthday and I turned 22. Got this bomberjacket as a present :) LOVE IT

Ordered these from the Zara sale

Primark

Amsterdam Fashion Week - Outfit

2013-07-17T14:48:00.000+02:00

At the first day of the Amsterdam Fashion Week my friend Roos and I were photographed right before entering the Spijkers & Spijkers show. I just figured out that the picture is featured on styletoday.nl. Cute. I'm wearing my Isabel Marant Etoile checked shirt, Weekday t-shirt, Mango jeans and Zara bag.

Did you spot our matching necklaces? ;) We bought them at Forever 21.

photo: styletoday.nl

Instaddicted

2013-07-10T16:23:00.000+02:00

Backstage at a photoshoot for VIVA

I got to review this great cream from L'occitane

DIY! Found this shoe rack on the side of the street. Now it's a table.

Went to the Apenheul, a monkey zoo

From now on you'll find my photos in VIVA, yay

Finally put my name in neonlight up in my room

Shameless selfie with my new Zara top

Went photographing (and partying afterwards) at Pitch festival!

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Let's hit French roads forever

2013-06-25T11:06:00.002+02:00

For a week me and six of my friends stayed in the sweetest French house éver. Located in the north of France, in the middle of nowhere there was this farm-turned-home waiting for our stay. Situated between cows, grass and hills we relaxed by the campfire and enjoyed the rays of sun. Doing pretty much nothing was everything I needed this week. The French cuisine is in my opinion one of the best in the world. The cheese, meat and wine: all absolutely amazing. I think I can call myself obese now.

God, I wanna go back.

Marantism

2013-06-12T16:28:00.001+02:00

First I want to begin with the FANTASTIC news about the collaboration between Isabel Marant and H&M. I'm a huge fan of Isabel and own three of her designs, but hopefully many more will come. The only thing holding me back is my wallet. It's behaving itself like a student, lame. Hopefully November will soon be there, cause on the 14th of that month her collection will be in selected H&M stores worldwide. Funny fact is that I have bought two items this week from both labels. Check it out below!

Do you like Isabel Marant? Or is it just a hype?

My new Isabel Marant blouse (second hand)

H&M leather boots, on sale

Instaddicted

2013-05-28T21:56:00.002+02:00

About time for a new Instaddicted if you ask me! Check out some of my

Instagram shots from the month May. And don't forget to follow me here.

Worked as a volunteer at the Pony Park Festival (I hoola-hooped all day)

Wearing my new skirt (Zara) and denim jacket (Primark)

Checking out one of the productions I've helped with in VIVA magazine

Wearing my new sneakers from Nike and my second Isabel Marant buy: the t-shirt

'Blogging like a pro'. Hopefully it will be effective ;)

Just a shameless selfie

Got my own name as a light (Daphne)! Straight from the H&M window, how cool?

Petty Petty Please

2013-05-25T18:07:00.001+02:00

For months I was looking for these gorgeous Sam Edelman Petty boots in leopard print. They've never been sold in The Netherlands, and where sold out on every international webshop I've seen. Till I spotted a pair in my size on eBay a few days ago. I think it just was meant to be, cause these babies are now on it's way to my closet!

Three pair of new shoes in less then a week... Somebody stop me now.

The left pair, of course. But I wouldn't mind if the other pair was in my closet as well ;)

Buys from Barcelona

2013-05-24T22:37:00.001+02:00

Of course going to Barcelona also included some SHOPPING! When I bumped into the brand new & Other Stories store in Barcelona I fell in love with everything. Their jewelry, sunglasses and of course clothes are really amazing! After a few minutes inside I already got (way) too much clothes hanging in the fitting room for me, waiting to be tried on. Just when I was about to try them on, I looked eye-to-eye with these awesome Nike Air Max 1. Back in the days I was a real fan of sneakers, but somehow never bought them in the last few months, or maybe years (All Stars don't count!). But when I saw these silver beauties I just fell for it all over again. Welcome to my closet, you've already saved my feet from a lot of blisters!

But that's not the only thing: I also bought a pair of heels and a blouse, both from Zara. And not to forget those jeans (reminded me of Balmain) from Mango. At the airport I bought another pair of waxed jeans at Zara. Very smart of them to put one at the airport! Damned.

You like my buys? Well, I do!

Heading for some delicious tapas!

Hola chicas!

2013-05-22T10:38:00.001+02:00

Cómo estás? Last week me and my dad went to Barcelona together. For four days we strolled around the city and enjoyed the beautiful weather. After the loss of my mother this was the first trip my dad and I took together, with just the two of us. It was really great to just be out of the usual enviroment for a few days and enjoy another country together. Eating tapas, walking near the beach, and ofcourse some shopping. I love Barcelona! Here are some shots from the first few days. Look at that view from Parc Guell!

More posts about Barcelona (and my buys!) are coming up later.

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Between work and sleep...

2013-04-06T19:28:00.001+02:00

I SHOP!

Here are some of my buys from last month. I finally bought my FIRST Etoile Isabel Marant item!

Well, it's second hand but that doesn't make it less cool. I love the simplicity of the skirt, it's just very timeless. And it was such a bargain I had to do it. Bought a new pair of Converse sneakers (I prefer the low ones) and a skirt, striped shirt and pinapple printed shirt (all H&M Trend). Last week there was a vintage kg sale in Amsterdam, you would only pay 15 euros per kilogram. They had shoes, bags and lots of clothing. Love hunting for some pretty stuff at such places, at the end I bought four items.

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Baby it's quite out here

2013-03-26T16:51:00.003+01:00

I'm sorry for my lack of posts the past month. But I have a great reason for that!

Yesterday I started my second week at Dutch magazine VIVA! I am going to work

for VIVA as an Fashion & Lifestyle intern till the end of August.

I will be assisting the editors with fashion articles, shoppings, styling and more.

Also I will be reporting from shows and presentations for the magazine. I'm working on

some new blogposts, but my internship just has a tiny bit more priority right now.

For the Dutchies: Follow VIVA on Twitter!

For all of you readers (if I still have some, ha): Follow VIVA on Instagram!

I am also going to post some pictures on the Viva Instagram account myself.

So pretty I could cry

2013-02-22T18:43:00.004+01:00

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. When I saw this gorgeous Zara coat in store wednesday,

I really had too keep myself from crying. It's so perfect, yet a bit different then

everything else. I had to buy it, no exceptions. After only five minutes I walked

out the door, just to remember that I now was officially broke.

But it was all worth it. Now let's hope it gets a bit sunnier soon...

This Zara coat is now in stores for €99

Well hello

2013-02-13T23:15:00.005+01:00

BOUGHT MY OWN TRIPOD TODAY. Tomorrow is gonna be a great day. With an outfit post on timer.

Back to Basic

2013-01-29T17:24:00.004+01:00

My today's buys from Weekday and COS

I found it time that my wardrobe got some new basic items. Today I went for a

tiny bit of shopping and bought these few things (read more)

A semi high waisted black skinny jeans, grey printed tee and a basic top that has a little bit of see-through all from Weekday. Also bought this cute silver (mixed with a string of grey wool) necklace at COS. COS has the best basic jewelry!

Do you like it?

Recent Random Rubbish

2013-01-27T22:36:00.002+01:00

My new mesh H&M heels

Howdy! Bought a few things this week, and I wanted to share them with you. Sometimes you can find such good things on sale, like these mesh heels from H&M. Only paid 4 euro for them, hilarious. They're less shiny in the 'real life', just so you know. Very Balenciaga (read more)

New H&M Trend floral pants, also on sale

H&M trend graphic fluo sweater, not on sale unfortunately ;)

Instaddicted 003

2013-01-25T15:47:00.002+01:00

I used to collect cactus plants as a kid! Had to take a picture of these cuties

Yes! Time for a new 'Instaddicted'. I've had quite some busy weeks lately with lots of exams, and of course those bloody emotional Christmas days. I'm glad that's over, and hope for 2013 to become a bit better for me and my family. That must not be so hard I think. I've visited the Modefabriek, Grazia's Bloggers Masterclass, bought some clothes and survived the cold snow (read more)

Wearing my new Maison Scotch jeans and H&M Trend jacket + tee

This is what I do when I'm bored. Right.

My street, the Weesperzijde, is gorgeous this time of the year

Bring it on, winter!

New H&M Trend jeans and zara bag + blouse (all sale items)

Me and my friend at the Modefabriek

The best part of the Modefabriek are the free magazines ;)

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Scotch me up!

2013-01-25T15:20:00.001+01:00

I want it all! Read more to see their whole lookbook

There aren't many Dutch labels I really adore. But since a few weeks, and after seeing their
new SS2013 campaign, Maison Scotch really caught my eye. And my heart (read more)

Maison Scotch is part of Scotch & Soda, an Amsterdam based fashion brand.

Their clothes have a great Isabel Marant vibe (my favorite label) without the huge pricetags! Sounds wonderful, right? It's still a bit pricy, but much more affordable then IM.

I've bought already three items of Maison Scotch this week (pants, top and dress).

I guess my new addiction will grow according to their spring/summer looks...

Do you like Scotch and Soda? Click here for their amazing SS13 campaign.

www.scotch-soda.com

I know what I did this summer

2012-12-14T14:10:00.007+01:00

Me and my friend Irene at Sziget festival, Hungary

It just came to mind that I didn't show you guys anything of my vacation this summer!

Not a single glimps of what was a great, but hard time in my life. Just two weeks after

the passing of my mother, I went to Sziget festival in Hungary with six other friends.

We planned it for weeks, but making the actual decision to go was kinda hard. (read more)

After almost two weeks of concerts and sun, I went home for a day. Cause the next day, Lowlands Festival was gonna start! I've always wanted to visit Lowlands, and my mom paid a small amount to get me there. That's why I went, it was one of her last presents.

I've had an amazing time, these three weeks. My friends are the best, and made this difficult time a lot more bearable for me. Ofcourse it's weird, when everybody is partying and you're just in so much mental pain. But it's good to draw your attention away from the bad things sometimes. It really helped for me.

I hope you enjoy the pictures! Analog and Instagram, who needs more?

Stylespiration

2012-11-20T15:50:00.000+01:00

Image via marthalicious.blogspot.com

Some plain inspiration. Because that's what I need right now (read more)

Image via jeannedamas.blogspot.com

stylebykling.nowmanifest.com

lizzyvdligt.com

martalicious.blogspot.com

another one from marthalicious.blogspot.com, love her style

marantphiles.com

O DEAR DEAR CLOTHES, COME TO MAMA! ALL OF YOU! ;)

Caroline's bangin' bangs

2012-10-14T22:26:00.001+02:00

All pictures via Google

It's not everyday I get flabbergasted by a hairdo. Though the amazing (and totally unknown for me) Caroline de Maigret blew me away! Born in Paris, Caroline became a model, and for who? Chanel, Hermes, Balenciaga and many more fell in love with her stunning beauty. Today it was my turn. I love her looks, and must say she (almost) convinced me about getting my hair cut in bangs too. Bangs just add so much more to your style. My hair has been boring for ages. I WANT THAT HAIRSTYLE. But, I'm still in doubt, so help me out guys: bangs, or no bangs?!

Read more to see other amazing pictures from Caroline... and her amazing hair ;)