Dons & Diva's

Last week I went to the first edition of Dons & Diva's in Amsterdam. I was invited by the talented designer David Paulus. I haven't seen new work of his and the other designers showing, so I was happy when the day was there!

I was barely alive after a crazy work/party weekend(thank God for make up) but still went to do the report. I missed my fashion partner in crime, especially inside, when we were all waiting to see the catwalkshow. I know women can be bitches, but black women are the worst: I always tend to forget this, and ALWAYS get reminded at events like this. Looking at you with the evil eye, while bitching about you to their even bitchier gay friend. Or maybe this was a bad case of bitchy resting face, I don't know. All right enough frustration gossip(did I mention she was an ugly biatch?;) and of to the shows. 

I really liked the shows especially the ones by David Paulus and Rbel! Ellen Willink was the first to show, with her original eco fashion. After that the edgy , and well styled, show of Rbel. followed. Carmichael Byfield showed one of his previous collections, but I never mind watching male models strutting their stuff on the runway. Especially in fabulous outfits. And the final show of the night, was the 'No Name' collection by David Paulus. I immediately fell in love with the Anna Wintour print!

 Pictures by: Y-photography

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xoxo enjoy your weekend!!!

Fashpiration: Kerry Washington

I do have a lot of style crushes who inspire me. Today it's Kerry Washington in Stella Mc Cartney at the Teen Choice Awards 2013. I love her dress, very playfull and sophisticated at the same time. Her hair and make-up are on point and I love, LOVE the bedazzled Louboutins she's wearing!

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If you're good with needle and thread, this is a cool DIY project! Simple white dress and some heart and lip shaped decos and you have this perfect look! 

What do you think of Kerry Wahington's look? 

Summer, white & gold

During the summer, my family loves to organise BBQ's and garden parties. I normally don't wear white too often, let alone wearing it from head to toe! Well, almost. For this outfit, I combined a white, transparant blouse with white hotpants. A big trend are the big, golden chained necklaces. I love this chunky, yet stylish addition to this outfit! And no, I have no asspirations of becoming a rapper ;)  What do you think?  

 

The Look

Necklace: Modemusthaves.com Blouse: H&M Shorts: Jane Norman Shoes: River Island

 

The photoshoot

So today I want to share something from my modeling work. The other day I had a photoshoot with the Dutch photographer Edward Hermans. I've done a couple of shoots with him in the past, and it always surprises me how he's able to portray me in a different way each time we shoot! This time the theme was more relaxed and I had to show some vulnerability.

So here are some shots we made during the shoot. What do you guys think?