This weekend, cities around the world are celebrating Carnaval. From New Orleans to Rio to Venice, people drink and dance in the streets and celebrate before lent begins on Tuesday. Last year, I went to a Carnaval celebration in Europe, and no, it wasn’t Venice. In a tiny Dutch city in the most southern province of Limburg, Maastricht plays host…
This look was inspired by the sky. We’re more than halfway through the Spring season, but the weather in Holland hasn’t changed since March. This look echoes the stormy skies, blustery winds and water of the North Sea climate. I’m wearing the Beneath the Surface top c/o Sugar Lips Apparel, Victoria Beckham Jeans, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Anglomania pumps and a…
Today, the first Apple store in the Netherlands opened up in the heart of Amsterdam. Hundreds lined up to peak into the new, gorgeous designed shop and browse all of Apple’s product lineup. This was the store only one week before the opening. Orange window coverings concealed what was happening inside the historical Hirsch Building on Leidseplein. While customers waited…
I’ve been in the Netherlands for almost two weeks now, and one of my first assignments for my journalism program here at HU was to describe my first impressions of the country. I got off the train and walked along the platform. The PA system said something in Dutch, but I couldn’t understand it. I navigated my way outside of…
On Saturday afternoon, I saw the Custo Barcelona show. The brand is created by the Custo and David Dalmau (they’re brothers) who were inspired by Californian surfer style. I definitely could identify the collection’s North American influence, with the thin layering, fitted sweaters and cool accessories. Models wore stylish sunnies by eyes + more and all had wavy beached-out hair.…
