TOP LOOKS | April

1. Georgia via Stockholm Streetstyle

Georgia knows that it's all about the mystery. The nonchalance in the 'busted'-expression, her slightly messy hairdo, easy all-black outfit and touch of skin makes this look complete. The best part is the little print peeping out of her black parka. This reminded me a bit of the festival season that clearly is on its way. I already lost my boyfriend to the first festival of the year this weekend, and more to come...

2. Unknown model from the Proenza Schouler Resort collection

No, this is not a blogger, nor is she snapped wearing a stylish outfit on the streets. This is a small part of the Proenza Schouler Resort collection. Old news you say? All that's in fashion is old news. And thereby, this look is absolutely timeless. Pretty in white, with a massive statement necklace and firm heels. Just the way I like it.

3. Unknown model via Tumblr

Unfortunately, the model who is wearing this pretty laser cut-out dress is unknown to me. Partly because of her missing head on this found photograph, as I frankly guess. The look is a state of art, with a precise balance between skin and cloth, white and black. Caught my eye.

THIS WEEK | in highlights

Best editorial so far 
They almost stood up from my homepage Thursday, these stylish blue men. How great are the untamable moustaches, beards and massive eyebrows? You probably would never have thought this, but Captain Blue Beard actually exists. Meet the newest editorial from Manuscripts new issue. Neat men with floral, spring-like beards. I adore the brilliant concept and visuals. A man, all suited up, needs an accessory like that.

Must see exhibition

While reading a stunning interview with Iris van Herpen in an old ELLE, I rediscovered my fascination for the unlimited pieces of clothing she designs. The exhibition 'Iris van Herpen' in the Groninger Museum (yes, that is indeed the Netherlands) is filled with expressive art slash fashion, covered up with amazing details. A must-see, if you ask me.

A little something for the ears

With so much treats for the eyes, we should not forget another important organ: the ears. I stumbled across a live performance of Kawehi on Boooooom. Never heard of her before, but she produces a great piece of music. How about the voice sampling and looping, whereas she creates her own song using only her strong voice? Fine piece of ear-candy.

An anecdote to remember

I believe this piece of poetry comes from a recent press day. Being a pre-fashion student starting the next academic year, the time has come to move out. To mentally prepare myself for living in a city like Amsterdam, I have been collecting snapshots, anecdotes and other related things from the capital city. How about this anecdote, saying: "Just after midnight, going home by bike. Twinkling canals. Amsterdam, I love you." Some sort of Dutch haiku!

Another pair of boots

Boots, or shoes in general, will once create my financial shutdown. These leather black ones are from Bik Bok, a Scandinavian brand with a twist. The metallic tips are completing the urban Western look, and I find the model extremely interesting. I might suck for these...   

DESIGN | Charlie May

ph / Charlie May

Charlie May's blog 'Girl a la Mode' is one of the rare ones I follow since I discovered the world of blogging. Her simplistic style and odd vision on fashion design are the main reasons, I guess. Lately, she has been designing her own line called 'Charlie May', stuffed with whites and blacks and a fine modern Victiorian style. The Autumn/Winter collection 2012 contains loads of masculine pieces made  of thick leather and blouses with odd backs. It is quite my style and reminds me of Tilda Swinton in her 'Ice Queen'-days...

EDITORIAL | Blue beards

ph / Fucking Young

‘Blue Beards’ | Manuscript
Photography | Kylie Coutts 
Styling | Jolyon Mason 
 Hand-made-beards | Lisa Cooper.

FASHION | Margiela the Wizard

ph / Tumblr

These Maison Martin Margiela boots are the most mesmerizing objects I have seen lately. There is a certain attraction, but they seem a bit alienating as well. How awkward should it feel when walking down the street in these? The boots would pair well with a slim pants tucked in. I see possibilities, but can not look through the touch of sexism and obscene adultshops that goes with these boots. Anyway, thank you Martin Margiela for bewitching the regular boots into these, thank you for seeing the fashion industry as your playground.

FILM | Cycling with Marius Petrus

9"572 - Cyclus

The Dutch Marius Petrus, based in Arnhem, was always appealed to drawing, making art in general, ever since he could hold a pencil. This worked out well, with, amongst other things, an internship at the honorable Alexander McQueen during his Fashion study at Artez. The SS12 collection, as projected above, is initiated by a very personal source of inspiration; the bicycle culture (which is one of the typically Dutch attributes). Slick, streamlined, tapered shapes in bold colours and strong graphic prints. Marius Petrus created a fine man, tough at first side, but melting on the inside. I like his simple, strong designs with masculine details a lot.

Director | Arash Fakhim
Music | Dariuz Voltra
Model | Lars Christian

INSPIRATION | Deep Sea Diver

ph / FGR, booooooom.com, oraclefox 

These looks all have a certain mystery around them. Dark and embellished like a mermaid with a deep secret. Abstract and anatomic as the artwork from Emanuele Kabu (middle). The dreamery, natural flow of the water is inspired by the looks from The Flight of Spring (above), an amazing editorial by Jesse Laitinen and Emma Karlsson for the latest edition of Contributor Magazine. Conclusively, we end this post with the most shiny of them all. Welcome to the walking mermaid who walked straight out of T-Magazine. Welcome shiny sequinny fashion sparkle parties!

Listen to Grizzly Bear performing Deep Sea Diver