Flowerbomb

Oh Spring, why do you fail me now? Just as we were all thinking, Jack Frost isn't going to pay us a visit this year, the cold came. I must admit I have tried to stay indoors as much as possible these last few days, but even the small visits downstairs to receive and sign for packages are a test to sensitive skin.
In preparation for Spring, I had ordered this gorgeous trousers-and-chiffon-shirt combination at Zara. Luckily hanging it on my mannequin brings a sense of Spring to my room (and so much more fashion-forward than a bunch of flowers)!

So, I think Zara may have taken its inspiration from Alexander Wang s/s 2012. Lets just hope Zara decide to take a little more inspiration so I can get my paws on one of these graphic outfits below!

Geometric

It's that time of year in Amsterdam when tourists flock to town on the hunt for a cheap deal in the sales. Even our precious nine streets have become overrun with people walking down the middle of the road, taking photos on every bridge and occupying the (very) few tables in the cafes. And who can blame them?

While wandering through these lovely streets with the BF last week it was time to hit the sales and take a look at the recently opened COS. I'd been there a week before and had my eye on a geometric, oxblood coloured knit and an oversized shrub-green (yes it's a made-up hue) jumper. This time they were both on sale!

Also, I'd been lusting after a long, black, asymmetric skirt which I was sure to find at ZARA. Luckily I popped into ACNE before heading over to the Kalverstraat and found my beauty right there. Heavily marked down. Hoorah and score!

Finally, I managed to score these lovely buttery soft leather gloves from COS' online store at a bargain. I still have no idea what the weather is up to this winter - will it snow or no? - but in anticipation, I figure a nice pair of long leather gloves wont go a miss if it does decide to turn the streets into a living skating rink!