Tara IV Parka: c/o Bench - jeans: Cheap Monday - boots: Kell via Zalando - duffel bag: GM Z - sweater: Vero Moda
You wouldn't believe how many people do not understand my blog name. I mean, not like they don't understand the words, but most people just take the words in without paying any mind to what it signifies. And when I tell them I am actually Dutch, people are always super surprised. Because I can speak Flemish (Belgian Dutch) without a Dutch accent, and because Dutch roots aren't as obvious as, let's say, Spanish roots.
Even though I am 100% Dutch (I don't even have double nationality), I often feel somewhere halfway between Belgium and Holland. I don't feel Belgian, but when I'm in Holland, I don't feel completely like other Dutch people either. One thing I do have in common with my Dutch bitches (apart from a love for leverworst, cheese and peanutbutter) is an affinity for utilitarian style. It's something Dutch women often get made fun of, but I'll always pick flat shoes over stilettos, a pony tail over curls and hairspray, and bags with straps over clutches. I love clothes as much as the next person (well, probably more), but I'll never lose practicality out of sight. Ain't nobody got time for that. Us Dutch women are totally related to viking shieldmaidens, yo. We want our daily style to work during a possible zombie apocalypse.
Case in point: this awesome Tara IV Parka gifted to me by Bench. It has deep pockets everywhere (I HATE shallow pockets in womenswear), zip-open reflective elements to increase visibility during the dark hours, an arctic fleece lining, and the hood is curved around the face so your peripheral vision won't be obstructed by excess fabric, while it still keeps your neck toasty warm. Perfect for your winter commute to work, AND quite stylish.
Bet you didn't know THAT's where I was going when you started reading this post, RIGHT?
Staat je zo mooi!
ReplyDeleteZiet er super warm uit, echt een goed stuk voor de winter!
ReplyDeleteyes super warm!
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ReplyDeleteYour post cracked me up :) I'd never thought about the zombie-apocalypse-proofness of clothes, now I need to rethink my entire wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteAnd living in Belgium I must say that I find clothing here pretty utilitarian too... but my references are the UK and France so I guess it all depends where you're coming from.
Die jas past echt supermooi bij je!
ReplyDeletetrue! :D
ReplyDeleteZalige eerste conceptuele foto! Bench on a bench, gets you thinking!
ReplyDeleteI am an American man, and I have decided to boycott American women. In a nutshell, American women are the most likely to cheat on you, to divorce you, to get fat, to steal half of your money in the divorce courts, don’t know how to cook or clean, don’t want to have children, etc. Therefore, what intelligent man would want to get involved with American women?
ReplyDeleteAmerican women are generally immature, selfish, extremely arrogant and self-centered, mentally unstable, irresponsible, and highly unchaste. The behavior of most American women is utterly disgusting, to say the least.
This blog is my attempt to explain why I feel American women are inferior to foreign women (non-American women), and why American men should boycott American women, and date/marry only foreign (non-American) women.
BOYCOTT AMERICAN WOMEN!
www.boycottamericanwomen.com
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Ik voel mij echt meer Hollander dan Belg haha. Dunno, ik apprecieer de Nederlandse openheid meer dan de Belgische bescheidenheid. En qua stijl voel ik me dan weer niet Hollands en praktisch ;)
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