Amsterdam Has Stolen My Heart (Again)

14 September, 2017
Vintage Street Style Blogger in Amsterdam
Vintage Street Style Blogger in Amsterdam

At the end of August I visited Amsterdam for the sixth (or seventh? I've lost count!) time. The first time I visited Amsterdam, a few years ago, I absolutely fell in love with it. Admittedly I fall in love with a lot of cities whenever I travel, but there something about Amsterdam that I can't help but romanticise and something about the city that just makes me feel at home and completely at ease. I just don't think I'll ever tire of visiting there.

Maybe it's because it was the first place that James and I holiday-ed together (it was covered in a dusting of snow at the time too) and have done multiple times since, but Amsterdam is truly special to me. I want to live in a pretty Amsterdam townhouse with a vintage ride with a colour to match my hair and a closet full of vintage frocks. Is that too much to ask for?

The weather whilst we were in the Dutch capital was absolutely wonderful, which meant a few days of sipping beers and strolling along the canals under the blazing hot sunshine. One of the days was a little too hot, dare I say, as it was incredibly humid but I am not complaining at all because it was a far better option than torrential rain, which I've experienced from Amsterdam in the past.

Vintage Street Style Blogger in Amsterdam
Vintage Street Style Blogger in Amsterdam

The warmer weather meant that my outfit choices from day-to-day were my typical floaty, vintage dresses, including this printed tunic from Tick Tock Vintage. It's made from such a light and sheer material that I had to wear a slip beneath it, which came in particularly useful when I visited a museum under UV lights and the entire dress ended up becoming see-through. Luckily, the slip beneath my dress became luminous rather than my underwear, which could have been a disaster. It's hard to pick up in the photos, but the tunic is laced with a gorgeous silver shimmer thread, which runs through in horizontal lines. It's definitely a new fave vintage piece of mine and I'm a little heartbroken that the weather is already too cold to continue wearing it.

Next summer, I'll be wearing it non-stop and who knows, maybe it'll accompany on another trip back to Amsterdam? Are there are cities that have a hold on your heart like Amsterdam does on mine?

Vintage Street Style Blogger in Amsterdam
Vintage Street Style Blogger in Amsterdam
Vintage Street Style Blogger in Amsterdam
Bag: Charity Shop
Boots: Zara (old)

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15 comments

  1. That dress is gorgeous. We were in Amsterdam over the summer, it's an amazing city isn't it? I love it so much.

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  2. I'd love to visit Amsterdam one day! Adore these photos, so perfectly colour coordinated <3

    Andini xx | Adventures of an Anglophile 

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  3. Amsterdam is my next ‘to go to’ place. I’m planning a trip for next spring and can not wait. I’m impressed you’ve been so many times, that has helped to confirm that it’ll be my next destination.

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  4. Ahh I love Amsterdam too, there is such an amazing atmosphere there for a start, its a very special place! Love that dress!

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  5. I went to Amsterdam in March for the first time, it was so beautiful. Definitely want to visit again when it's warmer.

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  6. A really great outfit. There are come countries I have not really had the chance to visit and Amsterdam is one of them.

    Thanks for Sharing

    John M

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  7. Absolutely stunning photos. I love how well the dress matches your hair and that car :)

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  8. I still haven't visited Amsterdam but I would love to someday. I love the printed tunic dress you are wearing. Good idea wearing a slip underneath it! It would have been very embarrassing showing off your undies in the museum!

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  9. Your dress is gorgeous. I would never guessed it a vintage dress.

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  10. Such a gorgeous dress, you look amazing in it. I'd love to visit Amsterdam one day x

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  11. I love Amsterdam though I've only visited once! I'd love to go back during different seasons and see it under snow :)

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  12. Wow Leigh, you look amazing! That dress is such a beauty! x

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  13. What gorgeous shots, you look so lovely! x

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  14. I adore that dress! I've always wanted to visit Amsterdam, may have to be the next place I go to…x
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