January Wishlist

Hello Boys and Girls, instead of getting all depressed on Blue Monday, I thought I'd make a new wishlist, with all kinds of "Happy" things! These colourful items will definitely cheer you up, won't they? And since it's not all about the outside... I included some delicious fruit juices, to make you feel better on the inside as well!!

Bracelet by Melz:
http://www.mm-trading.nl
Golden bag by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Golden cuffs by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Yellow hummingbird pillow by Myrte at De Bijenkorf:
http://www.debijenkorf.nl
Yellow blender by KitchenAid at De Bijenkorf:
http://www.debijenkorf.nl
Orange (men's) sweater by Boss at De Bijenkorf:
http://www.debijenkorf.nl
Metallic belt by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Fruit juices by Detox Delight:
http://detox-delight.nl/en/benelux/Benelux
Pink bag by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Pink glitter sneakers by Philippe Model at Paul Warmer:
http://www.paulwarmer.com
Burgundy shorts by Goosecraft:
http://www.goosecraft.nl
Purple bird pillow by Myrte at De Bijenkorf:
http://www.debijenkorf.nl
Purple wool bonnet by Eudia:
http://www.eudia.nl
Navy blue suitcase by Samsonite:
http://www.samsonite.nl
Boat shoe by Sperry:
http://www.sperrytopsider.nl/en_NL/home
Silver sunglasses by Porsche Design:
http://www.porsche-design.com
I-phone bag with a Chanel vibe by ByBi:
http://bybi.nl

Photos courtesy of H&M; Maison PR for Melz, Detox Delight, Samsonite, Sperry, Porsche Design, ByBi; De Bijenkorf for Myrte, KitchenAid, Boss; Paul Warmer for Philippe Model; SO PR for Goosecraft; Eudia.

Modern Tyrol

Tyrol (Tirol) old-fashioned? Not in these cool places! Many Tyrolean hotels, bars and stores have reinvented their interiors by modernizing the classic antlers, wooden furniture and edelweiss themes. With an astonishingly fresh result, don't you agree?
Photos taken in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

Food by Hotel Stocker:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/02/hotel-stocker-south-tyrol-italy.html

Hotel room at Hotel Sonne:
http://www.hotel-fuessen.de/en

"Edelweiss" floor tile at Schmuggler Alm:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/03/schmuggler-alm-samnaunpart-two.html

"Mountain" blanket at Villa Waldkönigin:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/02/villa-waldkonigin-south-tyrol-italy.html

Catch of the Day... Fishy wallet

A new year: time for new accessories! How about this "fishy" wallet that I bought at Menabo' in Orvieto, Italy? I absolutely love it. On one side there's a fish swimming in the sea. On the other side, there's a tin of sardines. And the funny thing about it... I don't even like sardines!

Bought at Menabo':
http://www.menaboorvieto.it

Made by Disaster Designs:
http://www.disasterdesigns.co.uk

Fresh start 2014

Yes... a new year! A fresh start. And what better way to start the new year than taking a walk on the beach? It always clears my mind and brings me inspiration.

Hat by Borsalino: http://www.borsalino.com
Sunglasses by Ray-Ban: http://www.ray-ban.com
Jeans by 7 for all mankind: www.7forallmankind.com
Sneakers by Philippe Model: http://www.philippemodel.com

Extravagant jewelry by Anita Quansah London

The latest craze in fashion jewelry is a line of extravagant, handmade pieces by designer Anita Quansah. She graduated from the Chelsea College of Art and Design in London, but you can clearly see her African roots in the materials, fabrics and colours she uses.

Prices range from approximately €140 for a pair of earrings to €3000 for a one-of-a-kind necklace. You're right... they don't come cheap, but consider the fact that you won't meet someone wearing the same necklace to that very special party you're planning! Being true works of art, the big necklaces also make perfect investment pieces.

Some of the pieces shown here are for sale at Luisa Via Roma:

http://www.luisaviaroma.com

For more information, please visit:

http://www.anitaquansahlondon.com

Double breasted jackets

Gentlemen, if there's one thing you buy this spring, let it be the double breasted jacket! It's definitely going to be the most sought-after wardrobe piece of the season. As you can see here, it's not old-fashioned or cheesy at all! On the opposite, it looks so fresh now, especially if you wear it with with casual pants in another colour.

Photos taken in Florence, Italy.