Exploring North Amsterdam in La Redoute

13 November, 2016
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Dress*: La Redoute
Leather Jacket*: AllSaints via John Lewis
Tights: Primark
Reebok Classic Trainers: Urban Outfitters

A couple of weeks ago I returned from my fifth visit to the Netherlands over the past two years. Ever since I first stepped foot in Amsterdam in the February of last year, it stole a little piece of my heart and I've felt unsettled ever since. There's just something about that city that has a hold on me and draws me back continuously. We usually spend our time in the Netherlands capital walking as far as our legs can carry us along the winding canal belts, because that's exactly what a city break should be about. Admittedly, we kind of suck at the more tourist aspects of things and despite our numerous visits, we still haven't seen a lot of the tourist attractions. Instead we seek out flea markets, engage with locals, drink until the early hours, eat as much as physically possible and explore the suburbs. This particular trip we found ourselves north of the city, and just when I thought I couldn't fall in love with Amsterdam anymore we found Amsterdam-Noord.

A short, free ferry trip from Centraal station is this industrial plain with shipping containers that have been converted into restaurants, warehouses filled with secondhand treasures, cute little bars dotted with fairylights and street art canvassed over every single surface. It's just wonderful. If we were ever to up sticks to Amsterdam, the north would be my first area to search for a home.

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Life's A Witch

06 November, 2016
UK Fashion Blogger Red Hair Leather AllSaints Biker Jacket Star Dress
Dress: Kiss The Sky 
Hat: Zara
Choker: ASOS  
Leather Jacket*: AllSaints via John Lewis 
Boots*: Kurt Geiger

The day I was wearing this outfit a little girl thought I was a witch, but in all honesty I'm okay with that. After all, as soon as the nights begin to darken and the days get colder, my style inspiration always tend to take a more gothic turn; it's the little part of my teenage MySpace emo heart that will never die. < / 3
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