Holland Collection by OPI

It's been a busy few weeks and unfortunately I won't be able to update regularly again until I get back to New York in August. However, I came across the Holland Collection by OPI and being in Holland, of course had to share it. The collection has a wide range of sophisticated neutrals and shocking brights (some too bright for my taste -- aka the orange "A Roll in The Hague"). The names are clever ranging from "Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI?" to "I Have a Herring Problem" and "Thanks a WindMillion". See the full collection here!

Just a Photograph

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Casual friends: photograph of Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.

L'Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels

L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels: ”A Maison such as ours has the duty to support artistic craftmanship so that it remains alive and even more creative.”

See more on jewelry in Paris here.

Rodin Garden Inspiration: French Tea / Garden Party

Our class visited the Rodin Gardens and our task was to create a moodboard based on inspiration pulled from the gardens. My group chose to focus on a specific rose and based our moodboard on a French tea / garden party .... pinks, yellows, whites, lace, flowy fabrics, femininity .... 

Paris, Une Semaine Plus Tard

Paris, one week later. I honestly can't believe I've almost been here for a week already! On the other hand, I feel like I've been here forever. It has been an extremely busy week and we are all completely exhausted every night from early wake-up times, classes, constant new impressions, and non-stop exploring. I am lucky to have a lovely roommate (thank goodness because we practically sleep in the same bed in a tiny tiny room) and a class full of interesting people. This is my first weekend day and I celebrated my finally sleeping in and now having a cappuccino et un sandwich au fromage at our neighborhood cafe while taking advantage of their free wi-fi. Today I plan to visit the Louis Vuitton & Marc Jacobs exhibition at the Louvre and then taking a long walk and seeing what I come across. À bientôt!

Eiffel Tower at dusk.

Standing outside the Chanel Haute Couture show.

 My dream apartment .... 

Roomies!

Paris Fashion Week at its best.

Leslie Mann at Chanel.

Clemence Poesy at Chanel.

 Sofia Coppola at Chanel.

Romance on the bank.

 Field trip to Assouline publishing company.

Exploring Assouline's amazing coffee table books.

Amsterdam Adventures

We've been in Paris for about three days now and I've been super busy with classes and exploring! Unfortunately I've been falling behind with posting because wi-fi is extremely limited. I've also been occupied with starting a spin-off blog here for class. I was assigned the topic of jewelry and each day we have a new blog topic so it will be updated each day. On another note, below are some photographs of my last two weeks in Holland!

                                                                                                by Kim Tas

Bonjour Paris!

I'm sorry I've been a bit M.I.A. but it's been a super busy week and weekend. After arriving in Holland two weeks ago I've been visiting my grandparents, walking around Amsterdam, and getting settled into our new house. Last week, two friends came to visit for a few days and we walked (and biked) all over Amsterdam. I arrived in Paris for a two-week fashion course this afternoon and have no idea where I am or where to go but I'm sure I'll get a hang of it soon enough .... 

Favorite Links

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1. This package design is too cute.

2.) All-wood trend including a wooden house on the water? I'm in.

3.) Vintage airline tag print by Lisa Congdon.

4.) We are sailing in Greece this summer, but this hotel on Santorini looks pretty amazing too .... 

5.) I would live in this tiny beach house in a second.

6.) Amazing chunky gold bracelet that I could probably find a way wear everyday.

7.) A bit obsessed with this new bag by Rabbitneck + Dotty 

8.) The Curiosity Shoppe is full of fun things and unique gifts.

9.) Lovely prints (and cards) by Charlotte Love.

Shades of Red in Summer

                                                                                                                                                                                                             by Kim Tas

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom

Frill Teddy by TopShop / Spade Bangle by Kate Spade New York / One-Shoulder Dress by Halston Heritage

Bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs / Red-Y Set Ex by Essie

Silk and Metallic Leather Mules by Acne / Cosmetics Pouch by Kate Spade New York / Striped Cotton Top by J. Crew

Plus this summery "Hey, Sailor!" Lipstick Sail La Vie:

Packing, Packing, Packing

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I'm getting ready to leave the USA for 2 months! Let me tell you, this is not an easy packing trip. Today I fly home to Amsterdam for two weeks. July 1st I start a two week Fashion Industry course in Paris, then returning to Amsterdam, and then sailing in Greece for a week in August. Doesn't sound terrible does it? However, I will miss my lovely friends and NYC (I've very much fallen back in love with this city recently). To anyone else travelling soon: Bon Voyage!