Winde Rienstra

The first time that I got to know Winde Rienstra was during the Green Fashion Competition last year. She ended up as one of the three finalists.

During the Amsterdam Fashion Week she showed her new outstanding collection. The collection is based on a painting from Dutch painter J.C. van Schagen. I think it really was a perfect combination between soft and strong. Soft silk is combinated with rigit timber. In this collection you see that fashion and art comes together. That is one of the reasons why I like fashion so much.

Photos: Peter Stigter

Marloes Blaas A/W 2012

Ever since I have seen the winter 2011 collection of Marloes Blaas during last years AIFW I love her collections. Unfortunately I wasn't able to enter this years show. But I want to share my opinion about this collection.

Just like always the collection is very female with a bit rough. The inspiration for this collection is the transformation of the Netherlands during the fifties. Women who work!! You see wool sweaters, straightforward dresses with leather details, long jackets and sturdy boots with wool socks along

The detail that I really loved were the silver spoons and saucers necklaces. Maybe it sounds a bit weird, but I love it. It really gives an funny and extra touch to your outfit. Just like last year I would love to add everything to my wardrobe. I love Marloes her style and outfits.

Photos: Peter Stigter

New Love: Zinga

During the Modefabriek I was walking around hoping for a nice brand new to discover. I saw the clothes of the brand Zinga and I fall in love. The fabrics are amazing just as the shape of the clothes.

The comfort of the clothes is so good that it feels like a second skin. The lightweight fabrics allows you to layer without giving it a huge effect. The clothes hold their shape. Different materials are mixed: cashmere with leather for example.

When I saw the new collection for the winter I just fall in love. I am in love with their cardigans and leggings. Hopefully I can add some of the pieces to my wardrobe. Below you see a preview of the winter 2012-2013 collection, but also some items for their summer collection. I will keep you updated about this lovely brand.

Weekly Journal

I had a great week! Some things that I have done: I went to the Modefabriek, two of my friends have passed their degree, I had two lovely days in Amsterdam with my best friend, went to the openingshow from Sjaak Hullekes during Fashion week, had fun bowling with some friends and enjoyed my free time. Today is my first day of my graduation. I am so excited about it, because I can't wait until I got my degree. From now on I will work 6 days a week and blog as much as I can. I think it will be a hard time, but when I do things that I enjoy it also gives me energy. Take a look below to see what I have done this week. I am glad that I enjoyed my time with my friends and fashion. Hope you like the photos that I made this week!

Nails of the week. I got a lot of compliments about this colors. And I have to admit I really love the color too!

I was at the Modefabriek. Love to be press! :)

With good friend Shirley at the Modefabriek.

I made this photo during my train journey back home. Love the cloud.

On Tuesday I went along to the defense of a friend her thesis. She succeeded and after that she, her boyfriend and I went to a lunchroom. These pink roses are so pretty.

Packing my bags for a trip to Amsterdam where my best friend lives.

Funny cartoon in the metro.

Together with Hazal at the Fashion Week.

Invitation for the show of Sjaak Hullekes.

Together with my best friend we enjoyed a frappucino at Starbucks.

I love Amsterdam.

On Friday I went to school. During my train journey I read the Metro Mode.

After school I went bowling with some friends.

I want you to meet Fozzie from the Muppets. I got it at a supermarket. Isn't he cute?

Perfect Sunday morning: enjoying my breakfast and blogging.

I really love my new jacket. I have been searching for a jacket like this for a while. So I was very happy that I found this one.

Till next week.
With love, Manon.

AFW: Sjaak Hullekes

I had the honor the enter the show of Sjaak Hullekes during the opening of the Amsterdam Fashion week last Wednesday. Thank you Sjaak for inviting me for your show, I had an amazing time!

Sjaak opened the Fashion week and also presented his new underwear collection. Besides this collection he also shows his fall/winter 2012-2013 collection with both loose fitting and slim cut items in different layers were placed in the outfits. The idea behid the collection is the essence of our life, namely the elements, treasures and resources of our planet.

The result was a total collection of shoes, hats, scarves, gloves and overcoats in which the retro styles, bohemian dandy and richly represented.

Pretty collection with items that I want to add to my closet even though it was a menswear.

Photos: Me and Peter Stigter

Inspiration Look

Simple and clean, a style that is close to mine. I love playing with a statement item in my outfit. And I have to admit that most of the time I wear white, black and grey. Because when you add a statement piece, like a necklace, neon color blazer, unique shoes or an oversized bag your outfit has a message. When I saw this outfit I really loved it, because it is an outfit that I can wear too!

Source: Stockholm Streetstyle

Sisterhood By Jil Sander

Raf Simons draws inspiration from elite college life with Jil Sander’s pre-fall 2012 collection. The photographer Ben Weller captures models like Hanne Gaby Odiele, Karolina Mrozkova, Tilda Lindstam, Katya Konstantinova, Katie Fogarty and others in a room setting where they study, chat and have fun. The collection has all the trappings of an ivy league wardrobe with cardigans, sweaters, skirts and lush coats. I have to say that I find this setting cool and unique, because it shows the daily life.