photos • Brevity.

I think I found a new must-have item! These signature necklaces by Brevity. They’re made by Anna Corpron, a jewelry designer based in the USA. These custom made necklaces are unique items you can order in her web-shop. Of course you need to have a really cool signature that’s pretty enough to hang around your neck, but I honestly think mine is cool enough! Ieh! I want one! In gold though.

 photos • ICONIC•O

YAY! Our photos of Anne Kluytenaar’s graduation collection are published in L’HOMO magazine. The gay LINDA magazine. Proud!

Photo 1 • Tumblr
Photo 2 • Style Saint
Photo 3 • Tommy Ton

I spotted a trend I’d love to pull off this summer. A designer bustier top worn over your baggy t-shirt. I love it!!! Reminds me of Madonna in a very very modern new way.

 T-Shirt • Adidas Originals
Drapey Skirt • Filippa K
Sunglasses • Ray-Ban
Leather jacket • Topshop
Shoes • ZARA
Necklace • Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry
Parfum • BYREDO

The other day I was scrolling and scrolling through my Tumblr dashboard and suddenly noticed a trend in photography. Anonymous people who don’t show their faces. A lot of them are and seem to be in fashion photography. Unfortunately it often happens that there’s no reference on Tumblr. So feel free to respond if you recognize where these pictures are from. One I know for sure. The 4th picture is by Hedi Slimane. Unmistakable, I’m a fan of his photographs. This is an interesting trend, since our society is so focussed on beauty and identity. Anyhow, it was something that I notified.

 Photo 1 • ? Tumblr
Photo 2 • via Hege in France
Photo 3 • ? Tumblr
Photo 4 • Painting by Ann Cathrin November Høibo
Photo 5 • Vanilla Scented blog
Photo 6 • ? Tumblr
Photo 7 • tolix chair slip by Henry Wilson

I’m so ready for spring, but it’s still so damn cold in this country. Here’s an update of my clean spring vibe that I just know is coming!

 photography • Mark Luebbers
Hair + Make-up • LaMar Wright
Styling • Roderick Buijs & Benjamin-Émile Le Hay
Model • Josilyn Williams, DNA model Management
Fashion Design • Roderick Buijs

Roderick is a lovely young fashion design student from ArtEZ, Arnhem. Last year he interned at Alexander Wang in New York City and he’s working on his graduation collection as we speak. I personally think he’s a very talented and charming guy that I loved spending time with when I was still in school. When I saw this small collection of his, I knew I had to post it! I love the style, the way the fabrics seem to glow like the milky-way and the way the clothes seem to move on the pictures. A very successful Toile-de-Luxe if you ask me. I asked him what the collection was all about and who he’s chosen to work with.

“The idea behind my collection is going back to our roots, far far back, in prehistory. A big primal feeling I am having at this moment. The awareness where everything passes us by so quickly and so fast right now, sometimes without even noticing. Which almost gives me the feeling of living like a robot. So where did we, as humans, start. Where did we still use all our senses and nerves. Going back to a time where people lived in extreme basics and all things arose from working in primary conditions.” He said.

He has collected an all American team for his Toile-de-Luxe shoot and he travelled back to New York City to make it work. And he did. We’re looking forward to graduation!

 photos • VOGUE

Phoebe Philo is just simply the best. “if I can create any kind of desire, that’s great.” Those are her words. Well dear Phoebe, not just any kind… Those coats!!! I especially love the raffia coat. It reminds me of those large raffia nylon hard-ware store bags. The fabrics look amazing, the colors are perfect for winter and the silhouettes are so modern, chic and cool. Somehow there’s always a street kind of touch to her collections. But she can transform something street like knotting your cardi or hoodie around your waist look so damn chic! I love this collection once again.

 photos • VOGUE

Another huge applaud for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen! One really high end luxurious and beautifully styled collection. They’ve proven themselves to be very consistent in their collections. One after another makes you want to have everything. And their sense of styling really inspires me every time. I want to wear leggings underneath cropped tailored trousers now! That first look is actually my dream look for now. An oversized really soft and cozy sweater tucked in a Kimono kind of skirt with a nice sexy slit. And the ruffled shoes are super cute, I like some volume on your feet, makes the shoes stand out. This fall, they obviously continued experimenting with the Asian techniques like obi-style wraps, voluminous folds and skirts and dresses over pants. I think this collection and the look they created here is intellectual, chic and shows personality. I love it.

 Photos • Tommy Ton

Spotted! During Men’s fashion weeks. These Louis Vuitton blanket scarfs. She’s even wearing the matching jacket. It’s perfect for this damn cold weather. Extreme luxury, but hey, that’s what Vuitton is all about. And it looks chic! Even kind of street and urban. Makes me wanna throw a blanket around my neck, but this one is probably Cashmere and incredibly soft.

 photos • Style.com

“Dressing up in a romantic, traditional way,” was Phoebe Philo’s inspiration for pre-fall 2013. I’m not sure what tradition she meant with that, but I like the look! I’m collecting more three-quarter-length pleated skirts in my closet as well, so I’m feeling that vibe. Unfortunately I haven’t found a pleated skirt in leather like this one! The shoes are awesome. Especially the low/flat ones. I’m not such a huge fan of the high platforms. That trend got picked up by the wrong crowd. I notice Phoebe is pushing herself to create totally new looks and to be unexpected. Which has worked for this pre-fall 2013 collection, because this was so not what I had expected of her. But I like it, it’s edgy and cool.

 photo • ICONIC•O

Camouflage print beanie • Prada
Mohair long cardi • ACNE
Forming bodysuit • Wolford
Silk pencil skirt • Valentino
Velvet Matte lip pencil • NARS
Tank Solo 18K Gold & Alligator Watch • Cartier
Suede Nikola heels • Alexander Wang

I call it: Burgundy sexy! With a couple of must-have items like the Wolford body and the Cartier watch. Some day…

 photos • JAK&JIL

I love these menswear Valentino sneakers for SS13! Please make them for women as well. The collection is so cool, I would love this for women. I think it would be a hit! A little bit of a Celine vibe. Minimal, urban and ultra-chic. Really love these sneakers, damn!

 photos • Style.com

A wonderful wearable collection with amazing accessories! I really love the watery prints and the cool girly looks. And the shoes… The shoes are perfection. Not really for every day wear, but still. I notice that all the PRE collections are becoming a lot more important than before. Those are the more commercial and wearable collections and because of that important for the branding of a label. I would definitely want this Proenza Schouler look in my closet!

 Turtleneck sweater • Alexander Wang
Boyfriend Jeans • J Brand
Blocked Coat • Topshop Unique
Clip Earrings • Alexis Bittar
Scented candle • Diptique
Skin recovery salve • Kiehls
Shoes • Boutique 9

It’s becoming so cold here in Amsterdam! So I thought it was time for a new must-have look. And people, this amazing turtleneck sweater by Alexander Wang is even on sale! I’m lighting my house with candles all day to make me feel warm and cozy, and Diptique is one of my favorite brands when it comes to scented candles. In winter I can’t live without some good skin recovery salve by Kiehls. My skin gets really dehydrated and dry in these cold months. Honestly I could not wear those pumps outside right now since it’s raining cats and dogs here, but the color is so nice! And I love a classic shaped pare of heels. But hey, in my house they’d look fabulous!