Author: Fashion Diva

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New look for Blogazine XX Fashion Diva

fashion diva mini logoAfter 6 months, a decent amount of exposure, and a group of loyal followers it’s time to turn things up a little on XX Fashion Diva. This means a new look and a better navigation system to find what you’re looking for on the site. XX Fashion Diva is created with the intention to be a platform for the everyday fashionista like myself who loves everything about fashion, beauty and lifestyle, but loves a little luxury as well and isn’t afraid to fork up some cash to get it. Its purpose is to be a Blog and Magazine in one, which makes it a Blogazine (such a cute word), where you can find things written from a personal perspective as well as a more general point of view with tips and advice. A Blogazine for the everyday sophisticated fashionista. Continue reading “New look for Blogazine XX Fashion Diva”

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Events

Dope street style at Kwaku Summer Festival in Amsterdam

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Kwaku Summer Festival is an annual Surinamese themed summer festival that is being held in Amsterdam Southeast (The Bijlmer) for a few weekends, on Saturday on Sunday, in a row. This used to be six weekends, but this year the festival was open for five weekends. From July 12 – August 10, visitors of Kwaku were able to enjoy good music, entertainment, shopping at different booths and of course good Surinamese food, and lots of it. Typical Surinamese dishes, snacks, pastry, drinks (Parbo Bier) and desserts are yours for the choosing. And a lot of BBQ. If you want a taste of the Surinamese culture Kwaku is the place to be. At Kwaku you can experience a little bit of Suriname without actually taking that trip all the way to South America. Besides Surinamese food and other Caribbean food, there is also African food and Dutch food and since it’s summer time you can find fresh tropical fruits and fruit juices at several fruit booths. Continue reading “Dope street style at Kwaku Summer Festival in Amsterdam”

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Inspiration, My Personal Stories, Specials

30 days before 30 years

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You probably wouldn’t guess it but in 30 days I will be turning the big three 0. A few years ago I thought I would have a problem turning 30 but now that it is near I don’t mind at all. Bring it on, new era, new challenges, new lessons, new life. The same me but with a different mindset. While many people may not know what they want to do with their lives at this age and often still wonder when they are way over 30, I know exactly what I want in life and most importantly from myself. Continue reading “30 days before 30 years”

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Music Videos

Banging outfits in Bang Bang music video

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Sometimes you see music videos where you just go wow on the total look of the singers. The clothes, the shoes, the accessories. Just the outfits. The fashion! In the new video of Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj I thought just that. Wow! The printed skirt and leather bustier that complements Nicki’s curvacious figure, the dress with the slit on Jessie’s body, which suits her just perfect, the two piece pink and silver outfit of Ariana that makes her look sexy but classy. Continue reading “Banging outfits in Bang Bang music video”

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Events

Highlights of AFWA 2014 fashion shows day 2

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Day two of Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam in World Fashion Centre was more glitter and glamour since it was the day of the Gala Show.  This meant various fashion shows with beautiful designs of the more upscale African designers, of which you could see the difference with day one. Before the fashion shows started there were some speeches that didn’t go entirely as planned, leaving the presenter to improvise which he did well. After that the doors to the runway area were closed for the preparation of the first two fashion shows and there was time for a network and photo break. Then it was Gala Show time. Continue reading “Highlights of AFWA 2014 fashion shows day 2”

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Music Videos, Specials

Happy 33rd Birthday Beyoncé

One of the most idolised singers in the world is celebrating today as we speak. The Queen B is Lucky to blow out 33 candles today as she celebrates her 33rd birthday. Wow! thirty plus and still looking as good as ever. Till today nobody has managed to get to the level of succes Beyoncé has for the past eleven years since she started her solo career. From her first album, which was brutally slammed by labels who didn’t think she had one hit single on it (luckily for her she proved them wrong), to an anthem that has hit the charts world wide and is now the ladies anthem of the century: Who run the world? Girls! Continue reading “Happy 33rd Birthday Beyoncé”

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Music Videos

Fashionable African singer Yemi Alade

 

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After Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam (AFWA 2014) I am so in the spirit of African fashion and African music, that while googling for Diana Tambe, the founder of AFWA, I stumbled on a music video by Yemi Alade. A beautiful 25 year old singer from Nigeria. This music video captured my attention right away. First thing I noticed: her outfits! Love it. And of course the song is nice too, it’s got that swinging African beat that makes you feel happy and wanna dance. Miss Yemi has got herself a new fan. You can imagine that I had to find out more about this Nigerian beauty and fashionista. Yemi was even a talked about topic on the Google hangout of USA’s first lady Michelle Obama and featured on MTV.com, so you know her music must be good. If you love the Afro dance movement, just watch. Continue reading “Fashionable African singer Yemi Alade”

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Events

Highlights of AFWA 2014 fashion shows day 1

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Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam 2014 (AFWA 2014) is a fact. This past weekend was all about African and African inspired fashion as the first edition of Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam took place at the World Fashion Center (WFC) in Amsterdam. On Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31 visitors of AFWA were able to enjoy the runway shows with colourful and bold African prints, entertainment and celebrity hosts. The first day was about the Student Show and Catwalk Show where students and emerging designers showcased their work. Day two was a bit more glamorous as it was the day of the Gala Show. Continue reading “Highlights of AFWA 2014 fashion shows day 1”

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Inspiration

Monday Inspiration: Do something totally different

We all have those moments where we ask ourselves if what we are doing is fulfilling enough and if we like it as much as we tell ourselves. Most of the time it can be work and career related, but also private. That’s why you sometimes need to take a step back from your daily routine and test the waters. Today I have a personal quote … Continue reading Monday Inspiration: Do something totally different

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My Diet, My Personal Stories

Anniversary, 11 years a vegetarian

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Today is exactly 11 years ago I started my vegetarian lifestyle. It was an idea I had going on in my head for a long time before actually doing it. When I decided that I was really going to do it, I wanted it to be on a day that I could also remember and that’s why I choose September 1. Because on this day I also started my study Nutrition and Dietetics and figured it would be a great way to start a new lifestyle altogether. Fresh out of high school, new into college and a new healthy way of eating. Not that eating meat is not healthy, I just prefer a vegetable diet and I never was a big fan of meat and fish to begin with. That made it easier for me to step into my new lifestyle. Continue reading “Anniversary, 11 years a vegetarian”

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Events

Plog: Preparation and Backstage peek at AFWA 2014

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Just came back from AFWA and got on my laptop ASAP. In this quick plog I would like to give you a sneak peek at the pictures I took during the prep and backstage at Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam (AFWA 2014) today at the World Fashion Center (WFC) in Amsterdam. You’re going to see my snapshots of the set up, the catering, the fashion designers and the models talking things through, and the designers getting their models ready. Continue reading “Plog: Preparation and Backstage peek at AFWA 2014”

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My Outfits, My Travels

Throwback Thursday: Denim and Gold from day to night

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Good evening y’all. And what a good evening it is indeed. Weekend is near and I am so thrilled about that since it’s going to be the weekend of the Africa Fashion Week in Amsterdam (AFWA 2014), which I will attend and am so excited about. Tomorrow I’m going to look for an outfit in the stores. But tonight I want to give you a quick throwback just as I did last week with a Flashback Friday post.

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