HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!

Wish my readers a Happy & Prosperous New Year!

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Fashion: Sequin dresses perfect for New Year's Eve

INSPIRATION:
Beautiful Sequin Dresses to Have You Sparkling Through the New Year.

Herve Leger Sequined bandage dress at The Outnet. Photo Credit: The Outnet.

Ralph Lauren Boat Neck Sequin Cocktail Dress at Bloomingdale's. Photo Credit: Bloomingdale's.

Reiss 'Linny' Embroidered Tulle Dress at Reiss. Photo Credit: Reiss.

Susana Monaco Sequin Dress at Revolve Clothing. Photo Credit: Revolve Clothing.

Tadashi Shoji Paillette Embroidered Lace Dress at Tadashi Shoji. Photo Credit: Tadashi Shoji.

Alice & Olivia Mona Sequined Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue. Photo Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue.



'Moonray' V-Neck Colorblock Sequin Dress at French Connection. Photo Credit: French Connection.


Source: FashionEtc./Dresses for New Year's Eve
Article by Lindsey Schickner

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 2012

With Christmas just around the corner 
I wish my readers a wonderful holiday as well as all the best for 2013.

Wens mijn lezers fijne, gezellige en kleurrijke Kerstdagen toe en een bruisend 2013!

QUICK PIC: WINTER IN HOLLAND

INSPIRATION: the Beauty of Winter

Winter in Holland

LIGHTING: TIMELESS BEAUTY, PORTA ROMANA

The Dutch company Co van der Horst sent me last week their newsletter with beautiful pictures from the UK Porta Romana collection. I checked out their website and I was really astonished, such elegant designs with a timeless beauty and magnificent craftsmanship. Here lighting becomes an artobject of top quality!

Of course, I couldn't resist to write a blog about this company. So, below you will find some beautiful designs from table lamps. Besides lighting Porta Romana also offers furniture, mirrors & accessories. The Dutch company Co van der Horst is working together with Porta Romana. If you would like to have a look please find the enclosed links below. 

Giraffe Lamp - Decayed Silver

Giraffe Lamp - Decayed Gold

Blob Lamp - Turquoise

Blob Lamp - Amber

Cologne Lamp - Olive with Decayed Gold

Cologne Lamp - Charcoal with Very Decayed Silver

Gourd Lamp - Prune with Perspex base

Gourd Lamp - Saffron with Perspex base

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Sources: PORTA ROMANA UK and CO VAN DER HORST NL

DECORATING: EIJFFINGER STRIPES ONLY!

Nice wallpaper in stripes from the company Eijffinger!

Source: EIJFFINGER

QUICK PIC: IT'S WINTERTIME (01)

Wintertime - Istanbul Beyoglu, Turkey

Opening China Light Rotterdam (NL)

This year, a new and unique event, China Light Rotterdam, the Netherlands, will bring warmth and sparkle to the dark months of winter. The Chinese tradition of light festivals is coming to ‘The Park’ at the Euromast in Rotterdam. After weeks of preparation and building, China Light Rotterdam opens its gates to the public. In the fairytale park visitors can enjoy the largest light spectacle of Europe.

Over 40 Chinese artists have built a fairy-tale paradise complete with amazing laser shows and performances of Chinese music and dance. Wandering among more than 35 enchanting light objects of fantastical characters, flowers, animals and a 100-metre-long dragon and huge Temple of Heaven, you'll almost feel you're in the magical world of China. For more information please have a look at the enclosed link below.

Source: CHINA LIGHT ROTTERDAM NL

INSPIRATIE: KERSTBOOM VAN SLOOPHOUT

Een kerstboom om je creativiteit op los te laten! Zonder decoratie is hij al mooi, maar met kaarten, kerstboomhangers, (schoolbord)verf of linten wordt het wel een hele persoonlijke boom. Je kan hem pimpen zoals je wilt. Met snoep bijvoorbeeld, dan wordt het een echter kinderkerstboom. Verkrijgbaar bij Wonen met LEF, zie de bijgevoegde link hieronder.

Source: Wonen met LEF/Kerstboom van sloophout

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY: ELIZABETH TAYLOR

Beautiful photo in black and white from Elizabeth Taylor. Be Inspired ........

Photo found on Google+, source unknown. 

HAUTE COUTURE: ELIE TAHARI

What a beautiful design from fashion designer Elie Tahari!

Source: ELIE TAHARI

INTERIORSTYLING: Natural space in white/beige tones

Below you will find an inspiring & natural space in soft white & beige tones combined with wood.

Furniture available at Goossens NL. Colors from Flexa (nr. 56L). 

Collage by Irene Pouw. Source: Goossens Wonen NL

ART: colorful fashionbag from Dutch artist Ton Pret (01)

For long time readers of my blog, you'll know that I love the colorful art & furniture designs from Dutch artist Ton Pret (so happy and cheerful colors & designs). Today I would like to show you this piece: the sold art bag business class by Ton. Love his colorful and expressive work! Earlier I placed more blogs about this inspiring artist SEE HERE

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Source: TON PRET
Note: this photo has been placed with approval of Ton Pret.

Haute Couture: Beautiful design from LaCroix

Source: Christian Lacroix

FASHION: 10 TRENDS FOR SPRING 2013

We saw some interesting trends on the Runway for Spring 2013. Here they are: 1. Leather 2. Black & White 3. Bows 4. Metallic 5. Ruffles 6. Sunglasses 7. Short Suits 8. Oceanic Shades 9. Plenty of Prints 10. Citrus Shades. For the complete review please have a look at the enclosed link below. Source: FashionEtc.com. Photo credit: Imaxtree

TREND - LEATHER:

Valentino

Billy Reid

Jason Wu

TREND - BLACK & WHITE:

Rachel Zoe

Prada

Marc Jacobs

TREND - BOWS:

Saint Laurent

Giambattista Valli

CHANEL

TREND - METALLIC:

Burberry Prorsum

Moschino

Paul & Joe

TREND - RUFFLES:

GUCCI

GIVENCHY

TREND - SUNGLASSES:

CARVEN

PRADA

TREND - SHORT SUITS:

Tory Burch

Emporio Armani

Elie Saab

TREND - OCEANIC SHADES:

Monique Lhuiller

Diane von Furstenberg

Elie Saab

TREND - PLENTY OF PRINTS:

Proenza Schouler

Elie Saab

Timo Weiland

TREND - CITRUS SHADES:

Louis Vuitton

Michael Kors

ISSA

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