I am totally in love with this fringe bag because it is dancing around while I am walking! Although suede is not the best material to wear in the Dutch wet weather, I still prefer to take the risk because I love bringing along bags in this fabric. This timeless bag looks smart and I could wear this purse every day - especially this spring/summer as the fringes will be...
- Photos by Michiel Goudswaard - Get the look: vintage bag (check out similar ones in the below), Selected Femme Sweater from Cotton Cake, Supertrash Leather Pants, & Other Stories Wool Felt Bowler, Unisa Shoes (get similar ones here) and Dutch Basics earrings. Like Michael Jackson said in his famous song: It don't matter if you're black or white! The same goes for the use of these colors in fashion. Every...
Amsterdam Calling and Bag at you created this epic video to show you the highlights of Amsterdam FashionWeek, which was from 16 to 26 January 2015! FashionWeek Amsterdam is an fashion event that showcases the new collections of Dutch best fashion designers. For 10 days, it's the place to be for fashionlovers and we can enjoy the events, workshops and the catwalk shows. Gessell from Amsterdam Calling joins me...
Wearing: Pouch Bag by Stieglitz, Anecdote cardigan (buy similar here), black basics by H&M and golden earrings with black stone from Eenvoud Amsterdam. Since I got this bag I love it, not only because of the beautiful material, its color or its size, but mainly because of its shape: a cocoon bucket form and a drawstring closing. I therefore call it a bucket bag, but people may name it as a pouch,...
I am just unable to express how much I adore the bags by Daphny Raes, a young and upcoming fashion designer. From her childhood on she was determined to do something with fashion. After she graduated from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Daphny decided that she wanted to start her own label in Amsterdam. Leather is her passion and her main inspirations are architectural shapes and contrasting materials. She designs...
The annual Golden Globe Awards were held last Sunday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California: The moment to shine on the red carpet and dress to impress. I just can't get enough of these hot actresses and their fabulous clutches perfectly matched the outfits! This is my personal selected top-5! But tell me, what is your favorite? Jennifer Lopez sparkles in Zuhair Murad Salma Hayek wears the perfect Alexander...
Yes, I am back! Just returned from my long and awesome adventure in Central America. I am so exited to reveal all stories of this fantastic holiday (you can check my instagram account @bagatyou for pictures) but that just have to wait a little longer..! Because Christmas is coming! There is no way around it...
It is as if you are entering a candy store when you walk into the shop of Smaak Amsterdam on the Berenstraat in Amsterdam. Beautifully colored leather bags are well-ordered set out on the long wall. Niels, the district manager of Smaak Amsterdam, welcomed me and happily told me the success story of this brand that was founded three years ago by André Grundmann. It all started with the...
O MY BAG, the celebrated sustainable brand from Amsterdam, is known for their beautiful eco-leather accessories. When I visited UK’s favorite fashion buying event in London, Pure London, I had the pleasure to meet with Paulien Wesselink, the founder and owner of O My Bag. The products of O My Bag were beautifully set out on the stand and (obviously) many buyers were interested! Luckily she took the...
I love airports! This place is the get-together of so many people, so many destinations and so many opportunities. From here, people will start their new adventure: whether it is for business, holiday, visiting friends or family members, study or some other purpose. Each of these travelers is exited for his/her experience to come! Like Oprah said: “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” When...