This weekend I haven’t been active on the blog as I needed a little break to figure some things out. In the meantime I came up with lots of new ideas for articles and series on XX Fashion Diva and a planning is already in the making. The upcoming weeks you can expect more fashion, beauty and event posts. More about that soon. Continue reading “A little break for new ideas”
Like every year, I am counting down for my birthday, which is now 10 days away today. The countdown helps me to get used to the idea that I will be one year older and I also do it because I am excited to celebrate a birthday again. As you can read in my ’30 before 30 years’ post it is the year of the triple 10 and I am looking forward to that. Counting down helps me ease in this idea and I for one am ready. Are there any ladies out there who are about to join the Thirty Flirty Club (TFC)? Continue reading “10 days before triple 10”
Many people like to look at what other people are doing instead of looking at themselves. Looking and worry about others is a distraction from doing what you want to and therefore should do. Especially when you want to start something for yourself it can bring up unnecessary insecurities. The quote for this week is one that we all know and use, but still is … Continue reading Monday Inspiration: Don’t worry about others
At the beginning of this year I started a food tradition of my own, that every Tuesday I’d eat Italian food and call it Italian Tuesdays. This all started when I was in Suriname this january and ordered pasta with tomato sauce on a Tuesday at my favourite terrace in Paramaribo City, ‘t Vat. An absolute must-visit when you’re in Suriname. The next week I found myself eating … Continue reading Hooray for Italian Tuesday
It’s official. The summer of 2014 is over. Done, past and gone. It;s time to slowly store away our summer wardrobe, the flip-flops, bikini’s, sun hats and sunscreens (unless you’re going to a tropical Island, Lucky you) and search for those knits and boots again. As sad as I am that my favourite season is over, just as happy I am that it’s now fall :). … Continue reading Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
The inspiration for this week is a quote by myself as an extension to the one of last week. It’s al about hard work. Let this quote speak for itself. Quote of the week: If you want to enjoy the perks, you’ve got to put in the work. Have a nice week and work! Continue reading Monday Inspiration: put in the work
Where there’s fashion week, there are the fashionistas. All dressed up and ready to go. At the first edition of Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam, held last month at the World Fashion Centre (WFC), it was not any different. Since it was all about African fashion you can imagine that most of these fashionistas pulled out their African ensembles to show off at the event and pose in front of the wall of fame. Of course I couldn’t resist getting these fabulous African inspired outfits on camera and took some snap shots of my favourite ones spotted on day 1 and day to of AFWA 2014. Continue reading “Fashionistas at AFWA 2014”
After 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”
For the inspiration of this new week I have a quote to remind you of the importance of working for something you truly want. Whether if it is about keeping something you already have or a future achievement, you should work for it. This is so true. Quote of the week: (Image from quoteswave.com) Have a wonderful week! Continue reading Monday Inspiration: Work for it
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”
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”
For this week I have a short message for you to let you know that is always up to you to make your day and life in general better. Your happiness is in your hands and let it always be that way no matter what happens or who says what. Message of the week: (Image from Pinterest) Have a nice week! Continue reading Monday Inspiration: Don’t allow anyone
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”
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”
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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