Amsterdam: Accessorize with a Bicycle

As you can see by this video here (thanks Clair!), everyone and their grandma cycles in the Netherlands. It's true. Whether it's one person, or a family of four. Whether they're wearing heels, ballet flats or multitasking. They're cycling. Sans helmets, mind you. And apparently they have a "Sunday Bike" and a regular bike. The Sunday cycle is reserved for weekend excursions, whereas the regular bicycle is for city riding, and in case of theft.

Sometimes the only fashion accessory you need, is a bicycle.

Flannel here and there...

It's getting chilly out. Time to break out the bigger duvet, the hot chocolate, the flannel!  As much as I wanted to hibernate this weekend, we went for a long walk along the Charles River, it was the perfect weather to break out the flannel - except this shirt is not flannel at all, but cotton and not as heavy to walk in, as it was still warm on Sunday.

Reminded me of this shirt I saw a girl wearing in Amsterdam at one of the flea markets.  She had a lot going on, but the shirt stuck out for me.  Oh, and the LV bag. (photos by photohogger)

How do you like your flannel?  Shirt/blazer/socks/sheets?  Or not at all?

Maroon + Booties

As seen on the streets of Amsterdam.

Maroon bag + booties?  Check.

Cute peplum jacket?  Mmm-hmm.

Cellphone?  Yup.

Bicycle?  You betcha.  (photo by photohogger)

What's the colour of your go-to Fall bag?  (One of my faves is a dark blue Sak messenger bag)

Red Boots in Amsterdam

This summer we saw red pants all over the place. So, how about some red boots for fall?

I've hung onto my red Steve Madden boots over a few seasons, now. I purchased them a few seasons ago, and love wearing them when it's just starting to get chilly.

I saw many a boot in Amsterdam as it was quite cold and rainy over there.

These girls had red covered. (photographs by photohogger)  How are you planning on wearing red this fall?

And stay tuned for a super chic jewellery giveaway from Esma Studios happening tomorrow!!

Other ways to wear red boots (Images via Pinterest)

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Amsterdots

I just donated a polka dotted hoodie from H&M amongst other articles of clothing which didn't fit in the closets here (having moved from a house in the burbs of Ontario to an apartment in Cambridge). I also didn't know about the SIP and SWAP until too late, which would have been ideal for the boxes of clothes that we had.  Still, it's a good thing I didn't get rid of all my polka dots, as it's all very trendy and happening this season.

It was also happening in Amsterdam. (photos by photohogger)

Are you en trend? Or an avid avoider of polka dots?

Amsterdam: Bows

As seen in the Amsterdam flower market.  Love the red lips, fab colours and the bow in her hair!

Would you wear a bow in your hair? (photo: photohogger)

Army

Amsterdam was fairly chilly, something I wasn't really expecting.  I knew it was raining over there, but it was quite cold, as well, which resulted in me having to purchase a hooded trench from H&M before I froze my a$$ off.  If only I'd seen something like what these two were sporting.  These ladies sure knew how to keep warm.  And notice the red pants.  <3

What do you think of the army jacket?  Is it something you'd wear this fall?  (photo, photohogger)

 

Two Tones

Hi guys! I'm back from Amsterdam.  We also went to Greece for a week, but more on that later.

Firstly, I absolutely loved Amsterdam.

Holy bicycles, Batman!  And the multitasking that these men and women do on their bicycles.  And in such beautifully tailored suits and magnificent heels.  Impressive, to say the least.  I can barely ride a bike let alone, hold an umbrella.  Or, in this case, a cigarette.

Love the two tone booties with leather pants.  (photos by photohogger)

How are you at multi-tasking on a bicycle?

Amsterdam

We're off to Amsterdam tomorrow!  I hear it's been raining over there, ranging from 14 - 20 degrees celsius. In preparation, here's what I'm thinking of packing (minus the cheese, of course).

Hope you guys have a lovely weekend and next couple of weeks, see you when I get back!

(via Polyvore)

Amsterdam by hoggerco featuring a rose print dress

Vacation with Tiffany's

Getting ready for our trip to Amsterdam with this brilliant Tiffany-esque (actually called "For Audrey") nail polish. And speaking of Tiffany's, have you seen Tiffany & Co.'s Fall Collection?  More on that tomorrow!

(photo credit: photohogger)