On my exploring tours through Amsterdam, I had to see the inside of shops too. Which is a bit too much temptation for me. In a shop called Dominio (click the British flag for English) they sold handmade Italian leather shoes and these brogues were half price. They are soooo soft.
If you want them too… they are still online. Full price now, but who knows, if you send them an email, they might do you a deal. They come in blue, brown and orange. I can vouch for their quality.
Now, as some of you know, I do not like flat shoes, never mind brogues. Brogues are absolutely “an acquired taste” for me. A year ago it would have taken me a couple of years to get used to such trendy things. Now other bloggers show me how to style and wear them and it grows on me much quicker.
I am trying to style them my way. This is outfit one. Not perfect yet. I really need normal boyfriend jeans with wider legs near my ankle. These are narrow and they make me kind of stumpy with the hem turned up. It can also be the camera….. as there is something very strange with the photos. No idea what I did wrong but our fence seams to bulge all of a sudden. (Note to self: check all features of your camera first ! All of them. White balance, face focus, etc. )
My black and white belt again proves to be an excellent piece (seen here, here and here). And to get some colour near my face, I am wearing my hamburger scarf. Present from my husband (tedious subject by now). In the last picture you see why it is a hamburger scarf.
Below: this cuff is another buy while touring through Amsterdam. It is “faux gold”, so I had to put nail varnish at the back of the bracelet. Forgot that I am allergic to “faux” (that figures… haha).
Below: wearing the scarf like this is a more difficult way as it is silk. Which means it slips and slides all the time. Anne of Playing with scarves taught me the way I am wearing it in the pictures above. Still colourful and near your face. No sliding.
Here it is… the hamburger scarf. The bun at the top, then the lettuce, the meat with sauce, again lettuce and bun.
Greetje
PS
1) If you like to see more bloggers, here are a lot of them all together at Visible Monday.
2) Also connecting with Shoe Shine of The Citizens Rosebud, where you can see all sorts of fabulous shoes.
Ha, ha, I love your hamburger scarf! And I like these narrow boyfriend-cut jeans. You could also wear chunky platform booties with them for a completely different look if that’s within your comfort zone. The orange brogues with those unexpected laces are truly special shoes. I like how they are soft leather because I usually associate brogues with hard leather and blisters.
I know what you mean about cameras – they are very demanding! But I think you still look gorgeous in all these photos.
If you fold the scarf you would never notice it is a hamburger. The colours are nice and vivid. Funny you should suggest chunky platform booties with the jeans, as that is exactly what I did this winter. Have a look at this old post:
https://www.nofearoffashion.com/2013/02/cream-winter-jacket-boyfriend-jeans-and-html
And my photographing skills still leave much to desire for. Which is nothing bad. Live is a learning curve.
Those brogues are so perfect. They make the whole attire.
Have a good Monday Greetje.
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That was the intention. The attire was made up around the shoes.
Have a fine week too Sacramento.
So cute your shoes, and they look very confortable! Funny the hamburger scarf…I like how you are wearing it in the last photo: the spot of colours near your face is very nice.
P.s. 1
Looking at your photos, it seems that in The Netherlands you are having a good weather and high temperatures…
p.s. 2
A tour in Amsterdam can turn out to be risky for finances!
Well Dan, these photos were taken last week. It is still nice weather in The Netherlands, but only 17 degrees Celcius, dropping to 11 at the end of the week. Brrr….
And yes, should you come to Amsterdam to “do” a tour it is financially risky so be prepared. Save up. LOL
Quite chilly here too!!Your posts about Amsterdam have made me very curious, but. . .will I be able to save enough money with all the temptations around??
Hard question to answer!! 🙂
Same here. If I walk to the centre of my lovely little town (near Amsterdam), I pass so many nice shops that I am broke before arriving at the market square.
The scarf burger is fantastic, I love it. And I love your shoes, are precious. I like the outfit, casual and comfortable. The scarf is gorgeous and matches perfectly with these shoes. I do not see anywhere chubby, do not see visions 🙂
That is a very nice to say, no chubby anywhere.
As for the scarf… I really like the vivid colours near my face. Another good find and present from my loving husband.
Those shoes are really delightful – you look great, Greetje, and the scarf is the perfect finisher. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!
I hope my orange brogues prove to be just as useful as your sandals.
Mind you, I bought a pair of black suede booties with a high heel and they prove to be so comfortable. Such a surprise. They might become my favourites this winter.
I did a similar post with a pair of black and white shoes. I too felt slightly off and I couldnt figure out why. I like the orange shoes very much.
I will look that post up Glenda. Have you seen Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb with her black and white brogues? She is such an example. Have a look:
http://www.notdressedaslamb.com/2013/10/what-to-wear-for-city-sightseeing.html#.UlRH19K-3K4
Thank you for the link Greetje. I have seen her linked-up post but for some reason, when I would click the link, it would say it was broken. I’ll try again. In the meantime, here is the link that I wore that I wasn’t sure about. I think I had on the wrong jeans.
http://sowhattotwenty.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-i-woresort-of.html#.UlRen1MnE7k
Strange.. I can click on the link I gave you and get the post fine.
Thanks for giving me your link. I am going to have a look now.
Great scarf and flats!
http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/
Thank you for leaving a comment. And a nice one too.
What a fun scarf! I recently bought some similar brouges and have been wearing them without the laces. I have only worn mine with boyfriend jeans and would like to wear them with a dress/skirt as well but have not found the right outfit yet. I love how the shoe laces mirrors the belt!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
They don’t really mirror the belt as the laces are brown/white, but you don’t see that.
Wearing brogues with a dress is a very risky thing as far as I am concerned.
I like your shoes very much, just by looking at the photo I can see that the leather is very soft and comfortable to wear. I would only wear them with trousers or it must be a long skirt like your leather one and then with an orange top.
I agree with you: only with trousers. And even with trousers I have to figure out which type.
I love the outfit and do think the shoes add a nice touch. Like you, I find inspiration (and encouragement) on styles that I may normally wear. Your post has done that and will look out for the shoes and try the look out. 🙂
Gosh, I am still not very used to being an inspiration, but I like it when it happens. Always bear in mind what your figure is like compared to the “source of inspiration”. I tend to overlook such obvious things and buy something which looks great on a tiny girl and looks ridiculous on a tall woman like me.
Also, have a look at Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb. She is really good. Here is a link to a post with brogues. (Now that look I cannot copy for instance. As she has a flat tummy and hips and I have a tummy and straight hips.
http://www.notdressedaslamb.com/2013/10/what-to-wear-for-city-sightseeing.html#.UlRH19K-3K4
Love the black and white belt! The whole outfit works. I know what you mean about brogues, but your orange brogues aren’t those horrible clumpy things.
It was so good of you to risk going into dangerous areas (fantastic shops) to bring us those lovely photos of Amsterdam. We should all send you some danger pay!
Should have my new laptop by this Saturday, which will make blogging a lot easier for me than fighting with my present computer.
Much love from England,
Rosemary from http://www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.blogspot.com
I don’t mind taking risks for my readers hahaha. No need in paying me danger pay.
And I am thinking of a new laptop as well.
The fact that my server host has changed something in the settings has already made me quite happy.
I love brogues to begin me but your juicy orange juice ones are delicious! And I love the way your styled the scarf- like a bold choker, has me oohing and ahhing. Nice work!
Never thought I could get you to oohh and ahhh. That is indeed nice work hahaha.
love those shoes, i am falling in love with brogues this season
only have one pair, need to buy more….
brett
And you rock this look as well, so I saw on your blog.
Your new shoes are cute and look comfortable. The orange color is so attractive. Such a pretty and fun scarf that could accent many outfits in a lively way. I do think it is impossible for your legs to look stumpy! I’m guessing you are tall?
blue hue wonderland
I am 5ft74 (1m75), which used to be tall in my youth, but not so much anymore. Mind you, the Dutch are the tallest people on earth and have been for years.
And thank you for the compliment but as an artist you know that you can make anything look taller or shorter by framing and light and whatever is necessary. LOL
Greetje,
I am in love with the brogues, the color, and the laces, plus i love the detail on your black and white belt: a perfect compostition!
Love the scarf in the other picture, too!
XX, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com/
Thank you Elle, doing my best with styling. A hard job. LOL
Adorable post! So fun. I love you in brogues … I am so resistant about flat shoes. What a baby I am. But you look great … may have to break down and try a pair. These are so clean lined and cool-boy looking! Beautiful. Rich-looking styling!
I’ve been looking at your photos for a day or so, and was inspired to run out and buy “boyfriend” jeans. I’m not sure I really understand how they should be worn yet, but I know they are “boyfriends” cause they say so on the waistband. Good hip at waist and thigh, comfier below. Hmmm. I’ll figure this out. They are like your lighter ones. I’d like some in a darker wash also! You inspire.
I’ll tell you this, though … great idea to wear light belt with light shirt … especially if short-waisted like I am. GREAT idea. Thank you.
Reading your blog is getting expensive, but sooooo worth it!
Those shoes are lovely! The colour especially. I don’t think you look stumpy at all and I like the upturned cuff.
I have a bit of an obsession with brogues and have about 6 pairs I think. I try to get them with a little baby heel and then I find them more comfortable.
bisous
Suzanne
Oh I find these orange brogues very comfortable even though they are flat. Or perhaps because they are flat. But no obsession yet with me.
You are not a baby, you are just not that tall. So it is quite understandable that brogues or flat shoes are not your favourite. They are not mine either. I don’t like flat shoes because I have flat feet.
As for looking at other blogs… Oh yes, so expensive! All that inspiration. But you have your shopping list! Stick to it.
Have a look at this post by Trina of Tea Time with Trina. In the last picture She is wearing boyfriend jeans the way I think they should be worn.
http://teatimewithtrina.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/for-the-love-of-shoes/
I have not got such a pair. I think my bum looks horrible in these boyfriend jeans, but hey… you cannot win them all.
Great shoes Greetje! Love the laces on them. I think you should try wearing them with dressier pants also. I often love the contrast of male / female. casual / dressy
Risky….. I have tried them under my trouser suit, but that was too manly to my taste. I still have trouble finding the right mix.
Greetje! We are style sistas, at least for today! I know you are *trying* brogues, and they are a bit out of your comfort zone. I love these brogues…from the minute I saw them on Sylvia’s site…I knew they were You! Me too, but that’s another story. I think this silhouette is very flattering for you. With the top tucked in, your legs still look long and lean. I also love how you’ve kept the colour palette simple enough that the brogues are the star. The scarf also draws the eye upward, and it’s too funny about your hamburger! I mean, the scarf is gorgeous, especially in the second look! Ah, the places we find inspiration from.
Well, I’ve got a few pairs of brogues in my wardrobe just waiting to be worn, and I’m off to try a few new looks. Being short, I’m always challenged with proportion, but I’m not giving up my flat shoes! I love how scarves draw the eye up, {I liked that about my outfit too}, and will continue to *play with scarves.*
The one thing wrong with my outfit is that I have no bum and these trousers make that fact worse. So wearing a fitted jacket just covering my bum, would be better. Next time…..
By the way, have you seen how Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb styled her brogues? Here is the link for further inspiration sista.
http://www.notdressedaslamb.com/2013/10/what-to-wear-for-city-sightseeing.html#.UlRH19K-3K4
Thanks for the link Greetje. I had not seen this post. Catherine is the Queen of brogues. 🙂
The brogues are awesome! I’ve been considering getting a pair myself – funny because I didn’t like the look when it first came out a few years ago!
Neither did I. It still is not my favourite look, but it is comfortable.
You look great and I love the colours you’ve put together in this casual outfit. I’ll take the scarf but make mine a veggieburger!! 🙂
<3 carmen
Hahaha… Well the scarf is still for sale (silk, so not cheap, I think around € 150), but with meat. Sorry veggie.
Greetje,
I am in love with the brogues, the color, and the laces, plus i love the detail on your black and white belt: a perfect compostition!
Love the scarf in the other picture, too!
XX, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com/
Thank you Elle, doing my best with styling. A hard job. LOL
You look great and I love the colours you’ve put together in this casual outfit. I’ll take the scarf but make mine a veggieburger!! 🙂
<3 carmen
Hahaha… Well the scarf is still for sale (silk, so not cheap, I think around € 150), but with meat. Sorry veggie.
Great shoes Greetje! Love the laces on them. I think you should try wearing them with dressier pants also. I often love the contrast of male / female. casual / dressy
Risky….. I have tried them under my trouser suit, but that was too manly to my taste. I still have trouble finding the right mix.
You are not a baby, you are just not that tall. So it is quite understandable that brogues or flat shoes are not your favourite. They are not mine either. I don’t like flat shoes because I have flat feet.
As for looking at other blogs… Oh yes, so expensive! All that inspiration. But you have your shopping list! Stick to it.
Have a look at this post by Trina of Tea Time with Trina. In the last picture She is wearing boyfriend jeans the way I think they should be worn.
http://teatimewithtrina.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/for-the-love-of-shoes/
I have not got such a pair. I think my bum looks horrible in these boyfriend jeans, but hey… you cannot win them all.
Adorable post! So fun. I love you in brogues … I am so resistant about flat shoes. What a baby I am. But you look great … may have to break down and try a pair. These are so clean lined and cool-boy looking! Beautiful. Rich-looking styling!
I’ve been looking at your photos for a day or so, and was inspired to run out and buy “boyfriend” jeans. I’m not sure I really understand how they should be worn yet, but I know they are “boyfriends” cause they say so on the waistband. Good hip at waist and thigh, comfier below. Hmmm. I’ll figure this out. They are like your lighter ones. I’d like some in a darker wash also! You inspire.
I’ll tell you this, though … great idea to wear light belt with light shirt … especially if short-waisted like I am. GREAT idea. Thank you.
Reading your blog is getting expensive, but sooooo worth it!
Those shoes are lovely! The colour especially. I don’t think you look stumpy at all and I like the upturned cuff.
I have a bit of an obsession with brogues and have about 6 pairs I think. I try to get them with a little baby heel and then I find them more comfortable.
bisous
Suzanne
Oh I find these orange brogues very comfortable even though they are flat. Or perhaps because they are flat. But no obsession yet with me.
Greetje! We are style sistas, at least for today! I know you are *trying* brogues, and they are a bit out of your comfort zone. I love these brogues…from the minute I saw them on Sylvia’s site…I knew they were You! Me too, but that’s another story. I think this silhouette is very flattering for you. With the top tucked in, your legs still look long and lean. I also love how you’ve kept the colour palette simple enough that the brogues are the star. The scarf also draws the eye upward, and it’s too funny about your hamburger! I mean, the scarf is gorgeous, especially in the second look! Ah, the places we find inspiration from.
Well, I’ve got a few pairs of brogues in my wardrobe just waiting to be worn, and I’m off to try a few new looks. Being short, I’m always challenged with proportion, but I’m not giving up my flat shoes! I love how scarves draw the eye up, {I liked that about my outfit too}, and will continue to *play with scarves.*
The one thing wrong with my outfit is that I have no bum and these trousers make that fact worse. So wearing a fitted jacket just covering my bum, would be better. Next time…..
By the way, have you seen how Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb styled her brogues? Here is the link for further inspiration sista.
http://www.notdressedaslamb.com/2013/10/what-to-wear-for-city-sightseeing.html#.UlRH19K-3K4
Thanks for the link Greetje. I had not seen this post. Catherine is the Queen of brogues. 🙂
The brogues are awesome! I’ve been considering getting a pair myself – funny because I didn’t like the look when it first came out a few years ago!
Neither did I. It still is not my favourite look, but it is comfortable.
Your new shoes are cute and look comfortable. The orange color is so attractive. Such a pretty and fun scarf that could accent many outfits in a lively way. I do think it is impossible for your legs to look stumpy! I’m guessing you are tall?
blue hue wonderland
I am 5ft74 (1m75), which used to be tall in my youth, but not so much anymore. Mind you, the Dutch are the tallest people on earth and have been for years.
And thank you for the compliment but as an artist you know that you can make anything look taller or shorter by framing and light and whatever is necessary. LOL
love those shoes, i am falling in love with brogues this season
only have one pair, need to buy more….
brett
And you rock this look as well, so I saw on your blog.
I love brogues to begin me but your juicy orange juice ones are delicious! And I love the way your styled the scarf- like a bold choker, has me oohing and ahhing. Nice work!
Never thought I could get you to oohh and ahhh. That is indeed nice work hahaha.
I love the outfit and do think the shoes add a nice touch. Like you, I find inspiration (and encouragement) on styles that I may normally wear. Your post has done that and will look out for the shoes and try the look out. 🙂
Gosh, I am still not very used to being an inspiration, but I like it when it happens. Always bear in mind what your figure is like compared to the “source of inspiration”. I tend to overlook such obvious things and buy something which looks great on a tiny girl and looks ridiculous on a tall woman like me.
Also, have a look at Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb. She is really good. Here is a link to a post with brogues. (Now that look I cannot copy for instance. As she has a flat tummy and hips and I have a tummy and straight hips.
http://www.notdressedaslamb.com/2013/10/what-to-wear-for-city-sightseeing.html#.UlRH19K-3K4
I did a similar post with a pair of black and white shoes. I too felt slightly off and I couldnt figure out why. I like the orange shoes very much.
I will look that post up Glenda. Have you seen Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb with her black and white brogues? She is such an example. Have a look:
http://www.notdressedaslamb.com/2013/10/what-to-wear-for-city-sightseeing.html#.UlRH19K-3K4
Thank you for the link Greetje. I have seen her linked-up post but for some reason, when I would click the link, it would say it was broken. I’ll try again. In the meantime, here is the link that I wore that I wasn’t sure about. I think I had on the wrong jeans.
http://sowhattotwenty.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-i-woresort-of.html#.UlRen1MnE7k
Strange.. I can click on the link I gave you and get the post fine.
Thanks for giving me your link. I am going to have a look now.
Those shoes are really delightful – you look great, Greetje, and the scarf is the perfect finisher. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!
I hope my orange brogues prove to be just as useful as your sandals.
Mind you, I bought a pair of black suede booties with a high heel and they prove to be so comfortable. Such a surprise. They might become my favourites this winter.
Ha, ha, I love your hamburger scarf! And I like these narrow boyfriend-cut jeans. You could also wear chunky platform booties with them for a completely different look if that’s within your comfort zone. The orange brogues with those unexpected laces are truly special shoes. I like how they are soft leather because I usually associate brogues with hard leather and blisters.
I know what you mean about cameras – they are very demanding! But I think you still look gorgeous in all these photos.
If you fold the scarf you would never notice it is a hamburger. The colours are nice and vivid. Funny you should suggest chunky platform booties with the jeans, as that is exactly what I did this winter. Have a look at this old post:
https://www.nofearoffashion.com/2013/02/cream-winter-jacket-boyfriend-jeans-and-html
And my photographing skills still leave much to desire for. Which is nothing bad. Live is a learning curve.
The scarf burger is fantastic, I love it. And I love your shoes, are precious. I like the outfit, casual and comfortable. The scarf is gorgeous and matches perfectly with these shoes. I do not see anywhere chubby, do not see visions 🙂
That is a very nice to say, no chubby anywhere.
As for the scarf… I really like the vivid colours near my face. Another good find and present from my loving husband.
So cute your shoes, and they look very confortable! Funny the hamburger scarf…I like how you are wearing it in the last photo: the spot of colours near your face is very nice.
P.s. 1
Looking at your photos, it seems that in The Netherlands you are having a good weather and high temperatures…
p.s. 2
A tour in Amsterdam can turn out to be risky for finances!
Well Dan, these photos were taken last week. It is still nice weather in The Netherlands, but only 17 degrees Celcius, dropping to 11 at the end of the week. Brrr….
And yes, should you come to Amsterdam to “do” a tour it is financially risky so be prepared. Save up. LOL
Quite chilly here too!!Your posts about Amsterdam have made me very curious, but. . .will I be able to save enough money with all the temptations around??
Hard question to answer!! 🙂
Same here. If I walk to the centre of my lovely little town (near Amsterdam), I pass so many nice shops that I am broke before arriving at the market square.
I like your shoes very much, just by looking at the photo I can see that the leather is very soft and comfortable to wear. I would only wear them with trousers or it must be a long skirt like your leather one and then with an orange top.
I agree with you: only with trousers. And even with trousers I have to figure out which type.
Love the black and white belt! The whole outfit works. I know what you mean about brogues, but your orange brogues aren’t those horrible clumpy things.
It was so good of you to risk going into dangerous areas (fantastic shops) to bring us those lovely photos of Amsterdam. We should all send you some danger pay!
Should have my new laptop by this Saturday, which will make blogging a lot easier for me than fighting with my present computer.
Much love from England,
Rosemary from http://www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.blogspot.com
I don’t mind taking risks for my readers hahaha. No need in paying me danger pay.
And I am thinking of a new laptop as well.
The fact that my server host has changed something in the settings has already made me quite happy.
Great scarf and flats!
http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/
Thank you for leaving a comment. And a nice one too.
Those brogues are so perfect. They make the whole attire.
Have a good Monday Greetje.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
That was the intention. The attire was made up around the shoes.
Have a fine week too Sacramento.
What a fun scarf! I recently bought some similar brouges and have been wearing them without the laces. I have only worn mine with boyfriend jeans and would like to wear them with a dress/skirt as well but have not found the right outfit yet. I love how the shoe laces mirrors the belt!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
They don’t really mirror the belt as the laces are brown/white, but you don’t see that.
Wearing brogues with a dress is a very risky thing as far as I am concerned.