Nacht van de Mode

Saturday night during 'Nacht van de Mode' in the popular Modekwartier [fashionquarters] in my hometown Arnhem. This is a special evening that is dedicated to all the artisans, stores and designers in the fashion area. During the event that is held in the stores and in the streets in front of all the workshops, stores and restaurant. Here some photos to show what it looked like. xx

At the bygitte showroom

Today I went to visit the shop-like showroom from Gitte. As you probably know I'm a huge fan of the leather handmade items Gitte designs. Both Mart and I have several items from bygitte, for example iPhone cases (here and here), belt, tube necklace, key chain and make-up bag (here, here and here).

When I saw on Instagram that she decorated the studio space it was time to check it out. She not only has many new designs, she has also added new leathers to her collection. Apart from the thick sturdy leather and felt, she now also creates products from buttery soft nappa leather and the finest suede. She is really building her brand!

If you are looking for beautiful leather items for yourself (also perfect as a gift for someone else) or your home, you should definitely take a look at what she is offering. From wallets, etuis, pouches, iPhone cases, tablet and macbook covers to baskets and pillows, there is always something nice to find. I'll show what I bought tomorrow, or can you guess already? xx

Interior: Ferm Living wire basket

Look what the mailman just delivered! Finally I have a Ferm Living wire basket, I've been longing for one of those for ages. This weekend I finally decided to just order one, don't what kept me from ordering one. Well actually I do. I've seen them online so many times, but I never saw one in real life, so I guess I was just doubting if the quality would be good.

Last week I visited a cute tiny store called 'Van Mij' in Arnhem and they sell these wire baskets in the pastel colors. There I could finally touch and hold the basket and I knew I wanted one. Unfortunately she didn't offer them in either black or white so I ordered mine at the Bijenkorf. This morning it arrived! xx

Weekly

What are you looking at?
1. I went to the POM Amsterdam bloggersevent last thursday. We had the chance to customize/DIY our own scarf. I went home with the one in the photo and we also got a goodiebag with the newest lookbook and a surprise from Kérastase.
2. Food. Drumsticks with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and butter beans.
3. Haha Mart and I were in the park and I was moving his bike while he took this shot.
4 & 5. Went to the MoMarket in Arnhem today were Martina was selling her items. She has her own brand Bartinki and sells items in her webshop. xx

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What are you looking at?
1 & 4. More details from last weeks outfit post, wearing my newest tee: a striped one from COS.
2. Preview of tomorrows outfit post where I'm wearing my minimal & Other Stories sandal (on sale right now in nude)
3. Food: gnocchi with onions, diced bacon and rocket salad.
5. Avenue Biljoen in the nearby environment, love the lush canopy formed by those trees.
6. Tasty breakfast, muesli, yoghurt and berries. xx

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What are you looking at?
1. Shoes for dinner, yes please! Last week we also visited the exhibition Fascination, another part of the Mode Biënnale Arnhem, at Huis Zypendaal. It was a beautiful exposition created by the men of Ravage and was dedicated to fetishism in men's clothing; think ties, underwear, perfume, shoes...
2. Some noodles with shrimps, carrot and leak because everyone seems to enjoy the weekly food-photos!
3. Eating alone equals dinner on a wooden cutting board. Oven baked rosemary potatoes and cherry tomatoes with a cheese burger and fiesta peas mix.
4. My little friend Pluis enjoys the fact that he's gotten his own chair in front of the window.
5. Men's perfume at Huis Zypendaal.
6. Grilled peppers and mushrooms with rice and a beef burger.

xx

MoBA Fetishism in Fashion

Like I told you yesterday Mart and I went to the MoBA Fetishism in Fashion exhibition. Here some of the photos I made, I just selected a few to share with you. The whole exhibition is just gorgeous and contains many amazing pieces, totally worth a visit!! I love love love that first dress which is designed by Walter van Beirendonck. There were many different rooms all with their own themes. But it wasn't all clothing; there were movies, fetish footwear, 3d printed shoes, photos and many more. Like I said, definitely worth a visit!

xx

Weekly

What are you looking at?
1. The beautiful furniture store Moetkunsten in Arnhem, they sell both vintage and new furniture (think brands like Eames, Panton and Willy van der Meeren).
2. Even after being together for five years I still learned something new about Mart, he had never eaten a 'bolus' (don't know how to call it in English).
3 & 4. Panty sculpture in Moetkunsten. It's made by Madeleine Berkhemer as part of the Arnhem Mode Biënnale -MoBA '13- which theme is Fetishism.
5. The amazing cat tree I told you about earlier, I'm pretty sure that Coco and Pluis would love this.
6. Steak tartar with tomato soup. With an avocado, red union, tomatoes and homemade honey-mustard dressing sandwich.

How was your week? xx

Arnhems Modekwartier: By Gitte

During my lunchbreak I visited the studio of designer Gitte van Helvoirt located in Arnhem. At the MoMarket I came in contact with her designs and I really liked the necklaces she sold. Today I bought that particular necklace; a rose-golden tube surrounded by a piece of hand-stitched leather. It's amazing isn't it?! When I saw all the other amazing felt/leather iPad and iPhone covers, notebooks, leather cardholders and dotted pockets I knew I had to add something to my purchase. I decided to buy this dotted etui which I'm already using as an everyday make-up bag. One day I will buy my own leather sewing machine, love hers! If you are interested in the designs of Gitte you can find a small selection on her webshop, if you live in Arnhem you can visit the Mediamarkt (speciaal rekje met items van ontwerpers uit het Modekwartier!!) or you can wait till the next MoMarket!

xx

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What are you looking at?
1. One of my two cats Coco is chilling on the bed while we were trying to change the sheets.
2 & 3. Visited a few fleamarkets in Germany yesterday with my family. Of course with a scheduled break at a Bäckerei with delicious cakes.
4. We also payed the pilgrimage town Kevelaer a quick visit.
5. Cuties at my parents place, Tijger sniffs at the head of Tommie.
6. Risotto with taugé, mushrooms, carrots and feta cheese.
7. Beautiful Arnhem.
8. Delicious after dinner treat, my guilty pleasure!

Sorry for the delay but I guess it's ok to post my weekly on a monday for once since it's Pentecost (Pinksteren). I have an outfit ready for tomorrow. xx

Weekly

What are you looking at?
1. Went to the MoMarket today, a fashionable event with stalls filled with items from both local and non-local shops. Some of you probably are familiar with Arnhem and therefore know that there are many fashion and lifestyle shops. On this market you could shop and see some of these items, like the fun articles in this photo.
2. Blossoms in the park! Shot an outfit look at this beautiful scenery.
3. Made tagliatelle with mushrooms, chicory, bacon, sour cream and parsley.
4. Amazing jewelry at the MoMarket, love all these bright colors.
5. Loved this tote bag which is part of a collaboration between the Belgian fine artist Griet Menschaert and her Ukranian friends. Her illustrations are printed on strong plastic and then hand sewn.
6. Mart crossing around on his orange bike; it was the perfect accessory for Queensday!
7. Eating spinach with small potatoes and a piece of meat baked in mustard.
8. Loved all items on this stand! Amazing felt and leather items like wallets, iPad sleeves, bags, cardholders and the best were the necklaces. All items are made by Gitte, find her webshop here.

xx

Pink blossoms for spring

The full look as promised yesterday. Not that spectacular I know but sometimes comfy clothes are just  perfect! I like how Arnhem is looking right now; blossoms in full bloom everywhere. All gardens are full of color as far as the eye can see. Love those mornings when you wake up to birds chirping and rays of sunlight ushering in a new day. It's so much easier to get out of bed and prepare yourself for the day, at least for me that is. It would even be better if temperatures hold steady at a lovely 25 degrees Celsius or something alike. I guess we just have to wait for that to happen. Have a good weekend! xx

Blazer: Madness | Lace top: Vintage | Jeans: DDD | Booties: Supertrash