PERFECT SUMMER DAY @ VONDELPARK, AMSTERDAM

Today it was the perfect summer day, so I took a little skate-trip through Amsterdam and ended (as usual) at the Vondelpark for a little break. I enjoyed the weather so much, it was sunny but not too warm. At the moment this is one of my favorite looks, specially because of this amazing blazer I got at a store in the '9 straatjes' called By Fabrio. I just love all these colors, such a happy little jacket and perfect for this kind of weather don't you think? Another one of my favorite items right now is this short/skirt from Zara (I got them in black as well), it's easy to wear because it's though and feminine at the same time and you can combine it in so many ways, I think it's a must-have for in your wardrobe this summer!

I always get so happy on days like this, I wish it could be summer everyday! Than life would be so much easier ;-) Enjoy your summer-holidays, with love xoxo Alyssa

BLAZER BY FABRIO | TOP NEW YORKER | SHORT/SKIRT ZARA | SHOES STEVE MADDEN

WINING AND DINING IN ROTTERDAM

Yesterday I had a wine-date with my friend Maaike from the dance academy. It was a nice summer day, perfect for a little shopping-trip, terrace-time with a lot of talking and of course having some wine. What a lovely day, for a moment it felt like we were in school again; bringing up memories and gossip. The only thing we were missing were the delicious tosti's from Anvers, but all by all it was such a nice day. Check out my vacation-look: I'm wearing a white/green ombre-blazer, with a basic top from H&M combined with one of my favorite items at the moment the short/skirt from Zara. To complete my outfit I choose to wear these colorful shoes which I got years ago at the New Look, and a classy clutch. What do you think about this look? 

OMBRE BLAZER NEW YORKER | TOP H&M | SHORT/SKIRT ZARA | SHOES NEW LOOK | CLUTCH PRIMARK 

wine'o'clock with Maaike ♡

MULTI-COLORED BLAZER 'BY FABRIO'

When I walked through the '9 straatjes' in Amsterdam I ran into this cute little store called 'By Fabrio', they sell really nice clothing for nothing more than €29,95. Perfect, don't you agree? When I took a look at their collection I found this amazing multi-colored blazer, and I instantly fell in love with it. I had to buy it, otherwise I would never forgive myself ;-) so.. I got it, and I'm so happy with it. It's the perfect little jacket for the summer, because of all these nice colors you get immediately happy! I combined it with my 'the New Icons' shirt for H&M and these fringe shorts (also H&M). Together with my Jimmy Choo's it's the perfect outfit, don't you think? At the moment it's one of my favorite outfits of the day. Meanwhile I'm enjoying Amsterdam the fullest, still looking for a place to live here in the city but I can't wait to start with my new education at the Vogue Academy and make beautiful creative things! For now, enjoy these lovely summer days, before you know it it's over ;-) with love xoxo

BLAZER BY FABRIO | THE NEW ICONS SHIRT H&M | FRINGE SHORTS H&M | SHOES JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M

MULTI COLORED BLAZERS BY FABRIO

SUMMER HOLIDAY @ AMSTERDAM

Once again, a blogpost from inspiring Amsterdam. Today with Malou who is very creative with nail-polish, as you can see here. We were talking about how much we enjoyed the holiday, finally it's summer in the Netherlands and it's lovely. So it's the perfect opportunity to dress up, and walk all fabulous through the streets in Amsterdam and relax. We didn't do that much, just sitting in the sun by the canals with some food and drinks, but our chill-day was worth a update on my blog ;-) enjoy your day! xoxo Alyssa

MALOU (ON THE RIGHT) JACKET ONLY | BLOUSE H&M | TROUSERS ZARA | SHOES KAYLA | NECKLACE H&M | BRACELETS MINI IN THE BOX

BLAZER MANGO | SHIRT H&M | SHORTS/SKIRT ZARA | SHOES JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M

CRUELLA DE VILL TROUSERS

As you may know, I love Cruealla de Vill. Black and white is one of the best color combinations if you ask me, it's so chique and it gives you a whole other attitude. I thought it would be nice to make some black and white trousers. But there was one problem, I didn't know how to make because I never used a sewing machine. So, this little miss smartypants bought two pairs of pants (black and white) at the H&M, and took them in pieces. With some help from my mom I made my own black and white trousers. I'm so happy with the result!
I combined my new pants with some happy colors, like yellow and red. Let the sunshine come, becaue I'm ready for the summer!! What do you think? Let me know xoxo

BLAZER H&M | TOP NEW YORKER | TROUSERS BOUGHT AT H&M MADE BY ALYSSA KORAAG | SHOES PRIMARK

DIRTY HEELS

BLAZER H&M | SHIRT H&M | TROUSERS ONLY | SHOES STEVE MADDEN

If you ask me, the colors black and white combined with red are just magical. It looks amazing on each other,  don't you think? So simple, but it works in a way. The red trousers gives this whole look an edge. I'm wearing my favorite Steve Madden nude heels, with a black accent. These shoes walk like heaven, I mean seriously: HEAVEN. Nobody believes me, but it's true and that's why I love them. I can walk miles in them without having pain in my feet. Just as what I did today, I walked across Amsterdam, just doing my thing and enjoying the weather. As you can see, this is a real casual look for me. Normally I'm wearing more extravagant outfits, but sometimes it's good to go basic, don't you think?

HAPPY LEOPARD LOOK IN AMSTERDAM

One day I woke up and in my head I made this outfit, and guess what? It's a cool look, don't you think? I love these leopard printed trousers, it's nice they're in black and white like a snow leopard. I combined it with a top from New Look and my favorite blazer from the Miranda Kerr campaign for Mango. This is such a classy blazer, tres chique!

This picture is made in Amsterdam, as you can see this city makes me happy! I totally dig this atmosphere here, I'm addicted. I love the people, they're so much more fashionable than in Tilburg where I've lived when I was a student. It makes me feel free when I walk around the city, anything can happen and I feel I really live in the moment then.

BLAZER MANGO | TOP NEW LOOK | TROUSERS H&M | SHOES STEVE MADDEN

5 YEARS TILBURG = 43 PAIRS OF TROUSERS

The last couple of days I'm busy to move all of my clothing from Tilburg (where I've studied for five years) to Dordrecht (where my parents live). Meanwhile I'm househunting in Amsterdam, so it's a very busy time for me. Today I brought almost all of my trousers and blazers home. And I was so shocked, I have more than 43 pairs of trousers! It's a disease I think. And with that I have 29 blazers, and 21 coats. I didn't count my dresses (yet), but maybe I'm not gonna do that because then I feel like a true shopaholic. O MY GOD, I'm so shocked. I bought all this in FIVE YEARS! As you can see I wasn't that happy during these years, and shopping was my therapy! Well if I ever get broke, I know how to get some money, just sell my wardrobe ;-) xoxo 

ROSES ARE RED, SO IS MY OUTFIT OF THE DAY!

Today I was experimenting with my new look, I thought it would be fun to combine my red blazer with my red pants. And guess what: it works! Don't you think it looks classy, like I was going to a meeting at the office or something. But it's not a boring look, not at all if you ask me. I think it's edgy and also a bit sexy because if the color red. On the picture it looks like I've cut my hair, my friend Alisa (the Hair-Stylist) told me it looks so nice on me, maybe we have to try it. Well, maybe not! Haha on wednesday, I'm a model for the end performance for the graduation. I'm excited! Can't wait to see what she's gonna do to my hair! For now, enjoy the summer! xoxo Alyssa

BLAZER H&M | SHIRT H&M | TROUSERS ZARA | SHOES UNKOWN SINGAPORE

B O Y F R I E N D - C H I C

Normally I'm the skinny-jeans kinda girl, but one day I just bought these boyfriend jeans at the H&M and I'm hooked. The looks you can create with it is endless. You can go for sporty look, or casual, comfy or wear it with heels like I did. To make it a bit more feminine, but not too girly girly. It's sort of edgy and sexy but also classy because of the blazer. I got this one at the Forever 21 in Singapore, and I wear it all the time, in a way it fits almost every look.

I combined this look with my new bag (also from Singapore) which I got at Charles & Keith, it's a simple bag but with nice summer colors. The shoes are also from Charles and Keith, and they match perfectly with the blazer, don't you think. I made this pictures a while ago as you can see, when the sun was shining. I hope it will return one of these days! For now, enjoy your (holi)day! xoxo

BLAZER FOREVER 21 | SHIRT H&M | BOYFRIEND JEANS H&M | SHOES + BAG CHARLES & KEITH

 SHOES + BAG CHARLES & KEITH

SUNNIES ALDO

LASTWEEK SUMMER, TODAY WINTER

I made these pictures a week ago, it was a sunny day and it was about 18 degrees. And today it's -2 and there's snow! What is happening to the world? I really miss the sun, it makes me happy and you can wear your summer-outfits again.
On these pictures below I'm wearing my new hat I got from the Monki. It's a bit over the top, but I like it that way. Combined with my mint green shorts by Dutch designer Darryl van Wouw. Such a nice item, but sometimes difficult to match with other clothing, because there's a lot of color and there's so much happening. Another item I re-invented in my closet were my Jimmy Choo's shoes from H&M a couple years ago. They're really cute, and sexy in a way.

I hope the sun will return to the Netherlands soon, because it's really sucks right now. I feel like laying in bed all day with a cup of tea and have a wintersleep or something. I hope you enjoyed the 'spring/summer' days last week, and have a nice day! When I look at these pictures, I can almost feel the summer ;-) xoxo A

HAT MONKI | JACKET ZARA | SHIRT H&M | SHORTS DARRYL VAN WOUW | SHOES JIMMY CHOO

P R I M A R K 2 0 1 3

Primark, a nice shop with sometimes nice things, but always too crowded for me. Okay, I know it's really cheap, but all these people are shopping as if their life depends on it. And because it's cheap, you like to buy a lot. Even stuff you don't really like or fit. And the quality kind of sucks, but anyways... sometimes they have amazing items. And again, I couldn't resist. My mom took me this week to Rotterdam for (again) a little shoppingtrip. Wait... O MY GOD! It's because of my mom, I am a Shopaholic. Haha, whatever I couldn't care less. I love it!

So, I went to Primark. I try not to go there too much, because I can't stand it when there are too much people and otherwise I would be broke as hell. But for a couple times a year, it's perfect. I always come back with some bags, and shoes! To fill up my collection ;-) 

I will show you everything I bought in an other 'Outfit of the Day' post. I'll keep you posted! 

With love, xoxo