“Last year I threw a big birthday party with my very best friend. My friend and I not only happen to be compatible as best friends, we also have our birthday on the same day. We had been talking about throwing a party together forever and finally, it was happening. Needless to say I was looking for something gorgeous to wear.
I had been roaming Rotterdam looking for an outfit when I passed by a thrift shop. Second hand stores are great, but the odds of finding a garment that you like, and that fits at the same time, are slim. That day I was lucky though; I came across this beautifully made sparkling beaded top, in my very favorite color, that was perfect for the occasion. It was like it was meant to be. My outfit for the party was set.
The party turned out everything we expected it to be; a great night on which all our common and separate friends met. I was the light of the party in my sparkling top. This years’ New years Eve, I found the top in my wardrobe again and spend the night sparkling in it, again together with my best friend.
The top got a second chance after I found it in the thrift shop, and together we made something special out of it. I try to take the best of care of the top. Although it’s losing some beads here and there on the way, it will remain special to me.”
( The Fruitleather Jacket ) “Although I am born and raised in the city of Rotterdam, I feel closely connected to the windy dunes, horizon and salty seas of the Dutch coast. While exploring the rich history of Zeeland, I encountered
( The Fruitleather Jacket ) “Although I am born and raised in the city of Rotterdam, I feel closely connected to the windy dunes, horizon and salty seas of the Dutch coast. While exploring the rich history of Zeeland, I encountered
( The Serious Shoes ) “There’s not much in my wardrobe that I’ve owned as long as these shoes. We crossed paths in 2004, when I received them as a present after finishing my studies. I was starting my first job
( The Serious Shoes ) “There’s not much in my wardrobe that I’ve owned as long as these shoes. We crossed paths in 2004, when I received them as a present after finishing my studies. I was starting my first job
( The Dapper Coat ) “The love of my life is named Alfred. Alfred is a dog I rescued about 4 years ago. He’s an old little bugger, who easily gives into the cold. He always wants to snuggle up under
( The Dapper Coat ) “The love of my life is named Alfred. Alfred is a dog I rescued about 4 years ago. He’s an old little bugger, who easily gives into the cold. He always wants to snuggle up under
( The Cozy Jumper ) “Everyone has a jumper like this. Well, not exactly the same, but you catch my drift. That jumper you always put on when you’re getting a little cold. Or after a long night out when you have
( The Cozy Jumper ) “Everyone has a jumper like this. Well, not exactly the same, but you catch my drift. That jumper you always put on when you’re getting a little cold. Or after a long night out when you have
( The Timeless Scarf ) “You won’t believe it, but this scarf is 42 years old! It was a present from my boyfriend at the time. The present was quite a success: I still wear it today, and the boy who
( The Timeless Scarf ) “You won’t believe it, but this scarf is 42 years old! It was a present from my boyfriend at the time. The present was quite a success: I still wear it today, and the boy who
( The Bombay Blouse ) “This blouse is a very special memory of my childhood, that I partly spent in India. But even more so, this blouse is a memory of my mother, who is its original owner. I can still
( The Bombay Blouse ) “This blouse is a very special memory of my childhood, that I partly spent in India. But even more so, this blouse is a memory of my mother, who is its original owner. I can still
( The Luscious for Life Shirt ) “Let me explain why do I love this plain little T-shirt. In order to do so, I have to start at the beginning: I have always been fond of traveling. This is something which comes from my heart. There is a
( The Luscious for Life Shirt ) “Let me explain why do I love this plain little T-shirt. In order to do so, I have to start at the beginning: I have always been fond of traveling. This is something which comes from my heart. There is a
( The MalcolmX Shirt ) “Ever since my teenage years I’ve been a big fan of saxophone player Steve Coleman and his exciting jazz style M-Base. He represented a world that wasn’t mine, but that I nevertheless felt tremendously attracted to:
( The MalcolmX Shirt ) “Ever since my teenage years I’ve been a big fan of saxophone player Steve Coleman and his exciting jazz style M-Base. He represented a world that wasn’t mine, but that I nevertheless felt tremendously attracted to:
( The Kahoko Sweater ) “The Kahoko sweater’s story starts with a long cherished dream of going to Kenya to work with a group of hand knitters. When this dream became reality in January 2013, I travelled to Njoro,
( The Kahoko Sweater ) “The Kahoko sweater’s story starts with a long cherished dream of going to Kenya to work with a group of hand knitters. When this dream became reality in January 2013, I travelled to Njoro,
( The Burning Coat ) “It’s totally off, not beautifully fitted and much too fluffy. But still, I can’t help wearing my tinhorn tiger coat often. It puts a big smile on my face, because of all the magical memories
( The Burning Coat ) “It’s totally off, not beautifully fitted and much too fluffy. But still, I can’t help wearing my tinhorn tiger coat often. It puts a big smile on my face, because of all the magical memories