The world of obsessions by Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen introduced the world of obsessions, the new spring 2016 collection, adorned with charms and heirlooms, precious artefacts gathered by an obsessive female collector.

My favourite dress is 

< Inspired by the 1940s with intricate prints and embroideries.

For more visit Alexander McQueen!

Delilah Cosmetics wins CEW Beauty Award!

Delilah cosmetics wins prestigious CEW Beauty Award for best new brand during an impressive night at the Hilton Park Lane hotel in London.

But that was not the only price that won the luxury brand. They also won the award for best new makeup product for lips' with their intense color cream lipstick and the award in the category 'best new makeup products for eyes' with the brown line retractable brow pencil.

Frauke Hammer, owner of delilah Benelux: "We were very honored that we were nominated. To get recognition of the most influential people in the industry is fantastic for delilah. "

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) was founded in 1954 in the United States. In 1975 it became a non-profit organization whose important part to promote the cosmetics industry. The CEW Beauty Awards, launched in 2006 in Britain, constitute an important basis for achieving this goal. The CEW Beauty Awards are also known as the Oscars of the beauty industry and serve to recognize outstanding product innovations and creativity.
More than 1,000 members working in management positions in the cosmetics industry will vote to these awards as one of the most coveted book to stand in the beauty industry.

Delilah cosmetics was launched two years ago in England and since August 2015 active on the Dutch market.
The brand is modest, straightforward, seductive and typically British. It stands for beauty, strength and self-assurance.
Delilah was born out of friendship, a passion for cosmetics and the desire to help women of all ages and all skin types, to look and feel beautiful!

Delilah cosmetics makes professional makeup. The compact collection Delilah proves to consumers that is not much need for a perfect makeup look. The products are easy to use and offers luxury to women, which they can enjoy every day!

Best new makeup products for eyes - delilah brown line retractable brow pencil

Best new makeup product for lips - delilah color intense cream lipstick

The cosmetics of delilah are paraben free and no animal testing has been conducted or commissioned for any delilah products. The products are environmentally friendly produced.

Source: press release

Shoe design by Alexander Khorikian

During my visit at the Museum of bags & purses I met Alexander Khorikian, a shoe designer, offering unique and tailor made shoes. For women who want to distinguish themselves and appreciate craftsmanship,

He likes to get to know your taste, your style and wishes and than he creates designs especially for you. Each pair is one of a kind, created to complement you!

For more information visit Alexander Khorikian.

Golden Tulip celebrates 20th anniversary

Yesterday evening Golden Tulip Hotel Zoetermeer celebrated its 20th anniversary. The hotel was recently restyled so the guests had also the opportunity to see it!

For the re-opening deputy mayor of Zoetermeer, Mariette van Leeuwen, was invited for the ceremony, she performed by uncorking a champagne bottle with a sword.

Cor van Duijn was proud to re-open his hotel and his life work will be continued by his daughters, he received a wonderful tulip!

Golden Tulip offered champagne, special cocktails and delicious snacks to the guests.

Here my photo review!

About Golden Tulip Zoetermeer

Golden Tulip Zoetermeer-Den Haag is located in the business heart of Zoetermeer and approximately a 20 minute walk from the town center. The hotel is located near the A12.
From the hotel the center of The Hague (Den Haag) is easily reachable by train and by car. The railway station Zoetermeer is located directly opposite the hotel. By train you arrive in just 10 minutes in the center of The Hague. There is also a light rail (Randstadrail) connection every 10 minutes to the center of The Hague. The light rail station is also directly opposite the hotel.
Rotterdam-The Hague Airport is 20 minutes by car.

Golden Tulip Zoetermeer-Den Haag has 40 Comfort Rooms and 24 Executive Rooms which are all equipped with modern and comfortable furniture in warm colors to make you feel at ease. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a safe, shower and coffee and tea making facilities.

The hotel also offers 11 Business Suites. The Business Suites are two-room apartments of 66m2 that are fully equipped with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet. Ideal for when you want to stay a little bit longer in the vicinity of Zoetermeer and Den Haag for your project or work.

In Bar Brasserie Bogatti you can utilize the breakfast buffet to start your day well. You are also welcome to go there for a delicious lunch or an excellent dinner. The varied dishes are prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

In the cozy bar or on our terrace you can end the day while sipping your favorite drink.

Meeting or seminar? That is also possible in our five spacious meeting rooms, all with natural daylight and air conditioning. Of course, you can make free use of the existing AV equipment. Free WiFi is available in the whole hotel.

(Text source: Golden Tulip)

MANGO opens in Zoetermeer

Today MANGO opened its doors in Zoetermeer! The official opening will be on Saturday the 23rd at 9:30 a.m. but from today on you can visit it! On Saturday the audience will be treated to various goodie bags and other activities. In addition, this day among the clients 30 gift vouchers will be given away ranging from 5 euros to the first prize of 250 euros! So be there!

Photos of the official opening you can find on Patricia Reports!

It is already the 39th shop in Mango in the Netherlands, after the opening of the megastore in Amsterdam on March the 31st!

In Zoetermeer you will find the women's wear collection up to size 44 and the kid's collection for girls and boys!

Here my photo review!

The first floor is all about casual wear!

The Kids collection is on the first floor

MANGO is a Spanish retailer, it opened its first store on Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia in 1984, and now has over 2700 stores in 109 countries.

Vogue Living Netherlands kicks off!

Today in the center of Amsterdam Vogue launched its new magazine: Vogue Living!
A magazine all about design, art, architecture, interiors, decorating and more!

As the editor in chief Karin Swerink wrote in her welcoming note: "a house doesn't become a home until love moves in!"

So the first issue is all about inspiring interiors, interviews like the one with Walter van Beirendonck, love in the kitchen with Sergio Herman, and traveling around!

The launch was at X-bank in the Spuistraat in the city center of the capital of the Netherlands, Vogue created a pop up store full of flowers and plants.

With the new issue I received the well-known Meijer-roses and while I am writing this article I am enjoying the smell and the view of this amazing roses!

For me it was the first time at X-bank and I enjoyed this concept-store. Follow me on Instagram I will be posting some photos of the shop!

Flowers wrapped up in Vogue paper!

Thank you Vogue for the Iconic Issue, the flowers and the sweet donuts!

Oops, the photos were taken by my smartphone.

Stelios Koudounaris @ MadWalk 2016

Yesterday evening MAD celebrated its 6th MadWalk, greek fashion designers and brands are participating in a fashion show while greek singers gave live performances.

Here a closer look at Stelios Koudounaris collection for spring-summer 2016.

MI-RO @ MadWalk 2016

Yesterday evening MAD celebrated its 6th MadWalk, greek fashion designers and brands are participating in a fashion show while greek singers gave live performances.

Here a closer look at MI-RO collection for spring-summer 2016.

Photos courtesy of Panoulis Photography

Loukia Kyriakou @ MadWalk 2016

Yesterday evening MAD celebrated its 6th MadWalk, greek fashion designers and brands are participating in a fashion show while greek singers gave live performances.

Here a closer look at Loukia Kyriakou's collection for spring-summer 2016.

Photos courtesy of Panoulis Photography