H.O.F. House Of Fashion, The Hague

On February 24th 2024 one of my favourite fashion stores celebrated its festive reopening: H.O.F. House Of Fashion in The Hague. It's a multi-brand store with colorful clothing, fashion jewelry and accessories, including bags, scarves and shoes, as well as some home decor and fragrances. 

Owner Stephanie van Kats has an eye for the latest fashion trends. (Not surprising since she worked for the chic Hoogewegen-Rouwers store in The Hague for many years, before opening her own business.) H.O.F. Fashion sells big brands like Malìparmi, Sissel Edelbo, Sylvia Toledano, Ortigia Sicilia and Gas Bijoux.

However, you will also be able to find a great deal from unknown fashion brands. For example, today I got blown away by a gold faux leather skirt for only €70. That's the great thing about H.O.F. House of Fashion, they have something suitable for all tastes, ages and budget.

Next time you're in The Hague, pay H.O.F. House of Fashion a visit:
Frederikstraat 20
2514 LK The Hague
The Netherlands
https://www.hoffashion.nl

Ready for Spring with Margot Bardot

Are you guys ready for spring? I sure am, especially with my new Spring/Summer 2023 outfits and matching Margot Bardot earrings! At the start of the new season I always love to make new combinations, finding the perfect match of fashion accessories and outfits.

These triple hearts and stars earrings can be dressed up and dressed down; they go with practically everything, from jeans to summer dresses, from bikinis to evening gowns. With wedding season coming up, they come in handy! As you can see I matched mine with several cute outfits to elevate my look.

Margot Bardot is a Dutch fashion jewellery brand founded in 2020. Their products are very affordable and versatile. As you know, I am a big earrings-lover, but they have bracelets, necklaces and embellished headbands as well.

For more information and to shop online please visit:
Margot Bardot Jewellery

Keep Smiling bracelets

Do you like friendship bracelets as much as I do? I think a girl can never have enough! I absolutely love making an "arm party" or "arm stack". This week I made some combinations with cute smiley bracelets. What do you think?

In these difficult times small gestures can make a big difference. Why not give your best friend, colleague, neighbour, your mom, sister, niece or cousin a smiley bracelet to help them keep smiling? Let's stay positive… we will get through this… this too shall pass!

Smiley bracelets by H.O.F. Fashion:
http://www.hoffashion.nl
https://www.instagram.com/hoffashion.nl

Purple-green bracelet with Swarovski crystals by Nina Penuela:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2020/02/nina-penuela-store-casco-viejo-panama.html

Pink-turquoise bracelet with pom poms by Casa Chiqui:
https://www.casachiqui.com/en/
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2019/06/top-5-shops-in-cartagena-de-indias.html

Boat rope bracelets: vintage.

If you have any questions about the other bracelets, just send me an email. (P.s. this is not advertising! I have paid for all these bracelets myself and did not get paid for this post.)

Longing for Spring...

Are you longing for spring as much as I am? The weather is still so cold, windy and cloudy…. I can not wait for the days to grow longer, for the sun to come out and for the flowers to bloom! Until the moment comes, these tulips, scented candles and fruity earrings will give me that spring feeling.

Scented candles by Ortigia Sicilia;
Fruit earrings by Aqua Rose Cartagena;
Lemon cups and saucers by Zara Home;
Tulips by Au Petit Pont.

See more of Aqua Rose Cartagena here:
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2018/02/aqua-rose-cartagena.html

Catch of the Day... Earrings from Ischia

My Catch of the Day are these beautiful handmade earrings from Ischia. I love cactuses and cactus figs and they are the epitome of vacation to me! I bought these cactus earrings at a very cute store in Sant'Angelo, on the Italian island of Ischia (in the Gulf of Naples): Villa Margherita Boutique.

Villa Marherita Boutique

Piazza S.Angelo 5 

80070 Sant’Angelo d' Ischia (NA)

Isola d'Ischia

Italy

Tel. +39 335 7255878 or +39 081 999909 

https://www.villamargheritaboutique.com

Catch of the Day... Tropical Earrings

 

My catch of the day are these gorgeous, tropical earrings. When I laid eyes on them, I just had to buy them! They get me right in the mood for summer. I have to warn you, they are a little heavy... but you'll forget all about it once you'll put them on, since you'll get tons of compliments (at least, that's my experience)!

Flower and leaf earings by Zara:
https://www.zara.com

Aqua Rose Cartagena

Spring is coming and I just found the perfect store to update your wardrobe. Aqua Rose in Cartagena is the cutest little fashion store ever! Owner Angelica sells only Colombian made products because she believes that when tourists visit her town, they prefer to buy local stuff. And I think she's right.

These days you can buy Nike and Adidas anywhere in the world, but authentic mochila bags can only be found in Colombia. Aqua Rose does ship worldwide though... "dangerous" if you ask me. Because once you'll take a look at her Instagram account, you're hooked.

I actually discovered Aqua Rose through Instagram and bought a bag online, but luckily enough, I was able to visit the store in person this year. It's impossible to walk out without buying anything...

Angelica sells handmade "Wayuu" or mochila bags, typical for the Caribbean coast of Colombia. But where most shops sell traditional patterns, Aqua Rose offers a more trendy variety; she sells motives with skulls, hummingbirds, watermelon and even celebrities, such as Frida Kahlo and Marilyn Monroe. And there's more: bikinis, earrings, sandals, pom pom bags, panama hats, etc.

If you see something you like, you better be quick... Aqua Rose has an international clientele, including many fashion editors from Latin America... so items can sell out quickly!

Aqua Rose
Cartagena, Colombia
Tel. (+57) 3045271724
https://www.instagram.com/aquarosecartagena

Note July 2020: unfortunately the store has permanently closed (due to the corona virus), but Aqua Rose will continue as a webshop. Just contact Angelica via Instagram or whatsapp.