I’m currently sitting at the airport in Toronto working on this post. It’s snowy and cold outside here. And I just left Amsterdam where it’s rainy and cold. Needless to say I’m counting down the hours until
The Best Sweaters for Winter 2018
Tis the season for sweaters, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m not a huge fan of the long, dark winters in Amsterdam. But there’s something about cozying up in my favorite sweaters day after day
Cozy Christmas Pajamas
While I absolutely love dressing up for the holidays (any excuse to wear sequins, right?), I really look forward to snuggling in cozy Christmas pajamas. My family has a tradition where we get new Christmas pjs to wear on Christmas…
To Do in the Dam: Holiday Activities
If you’ve been following along for a while, you know that I really struggled with winter last year. Winter is very long and very dark here in Amsterdam, and can honestly be quite depressing. But believe it or not I’m…
European Influences: Statement Pants
It may be due to living in Europe, but I am obsessed with statement pants right now. In Amsterdam, interesting pants are a staple in the Dutch girl’s wardrobe. You’ll see plaid, leopard, sparkles, and velvet on any
How to Mix Plaids for 2018
Plaid is one of those prints that comes back year after year. But just because it comes back every year, doesn’t mean you can wear it the same way over and over without looking dated. Of course, you can always…
How to Wear a Midi Dress in Fall/Winter
Last weekend the temps here in Amsterdam dropped. We had some unexpectedly warm weather just a few weeks before, so the change felt drastic. Of course, it is November now. We are steadily on our way to winter, and that…
Save vs. Splurge: Sweater Weather
While summer dresses and sandals are fun, nothing makes my heart sing quite like finding the perfect sweater. From thin layering styles to chunky turtlenecks, I’ve never met a sweater I didn’t like. But when sweater weather hits, it can…
When an Olivia Palermo Coat Goes on Sale…
Banana Republic is one of my favorite stores. Partly because of their cute clothes and constant sales, and partly because Olivia Palermo is their brand ambassador and has a line with them. OP has been my style icon for a…
The Coziest White Knit
I’ve already admitted my obsession with coats, but I have to say that my obsession with sweaters comes in a close second. When you live somewhere that’s cold for most of the year, sweaters are a total necessity. I wear…
