Well… that was rather a quick decision process. A new car. See the grin on my face? I could not stop smiling the whole day. It is an Italian car, an Alfa Romeo MiTo, off-white (creamy) with a black roof. Candy-like with a sporty / manly vibe.
Embarrassing….. but again it is a present from my husband. And I even asked for this present. (Now…, what did mummy taught us??? Never to ask or you will get nothing. Sorry mum, it worked this time.)
A few months ago the bottom of the treasure chest was in sight due to my excessive spending behaviour. I had not saved a penny to replace my car which was 6 years old. As my husband was earning his money quite easy (in my jealous view) I asked him whether he could provide me with a replacement should my car croak. (In my defense -although not really- this is the first time in 25 years I have asked for anything.)
He immediately said yes, and wanted to give one straight away. That was not necessary as my old car was still doing fine. Only, when he has this idea in his head…… It was either accepting a new car now, this year, or running the risk of no new car when I need one.
What would you have done? Right…. I did the same. I said “yes dear, thank you very much”. Which is why you see these photos of my leopard top etc. situated around my new car. My nextdoor neighbour was kind enough to take the pictures.
As you will see later on, my pose on the hood failed miserably. I am not that kind of girl hahaha. 
Below: a clear shot of the car, dressed in my purple coat.
Above and below: the sunglasses are for more Italian effect.
Below: the boots are ancient. I cannot remember buying them. They are still so comfortable. Nice to walk on in the weekend (no high heels) going into town (which I did not… too much temptation as there are shops in town).
Below: As you can see, enough room inside, black leather seats.
Below: posing on the hood as a pit stop babe, really failed, but the neighbours and me had a good laugh over it.
Greetje
PS if you want to see a whole lot of lovely shoes: have a look at Bella’s Shoe Shine post.
Or check out lots of women dressed in plaid at Mis Papelicos’ Share-in-Style.
Congratulations on the new car Greetje!!!!! It’s amazing!!!!
Also your outfit is related to the car 😉 Amazing and stylish!!!
I love your funny poses, you look young and happy.
All the best, my dear
xoxo
Truth is… I am middle aged and happy. LOL
Beautiful car and beautiful girl, appears an advertisement in a magazine 🙂 Seriously, the car is great and you’re beautiful with your car, and your look 🙂 I love the sweater and pants, is a gorgeous look. Your boots are great, and everything is great with the purple coat. Your husband is unique, right? Lucky you! Although he also has a great chance to have you by his side.
Haha Josep-Maria, Dan said something similar about my husband. I passed it on to him last night. That was fun. “Well”, he said “isn’t that reversing things a bit?” Haha. He thinks I smile so much BECAUSE he treats me so well.
So glad you didn’t listen to mummy this time, otherwise we wouldn’t have this blog post to enjoy and give us all a laugh for the day. I simply love how exciting you make life and every moment in it appear as if it’s the best moment ever. You most definitely have a wonderful man in your life and you truly know how to talk the talk.
I’m thinking these photo’s need to be sent in to Alfa Romeo Mito’s head quarters. I mean come on, they are some wonderful advertising photo’s.
Hahahahaha… You got me in stitches now…. Hahahaha.
Congrats on your new car! Alfa is a GREAT car, good choice. Me and husband are ‘lusting’ over the Giulietta among other cars but we promised ourselves to use our 9 year old Volvo to the ground 😉 Truly build to last. Anyway, you my dear are looking chic! This tapered look suits your lanky frame, how lucky!
REGARDS FROM DUBAI xxx
MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/
Well, we all make the most of what we are given. Legs is my department..
And I would have worn my old Alfa (a 147) to the ground as well (only 143.000 kilometers old) but this offer was too good to refuse haha.
Love Volvo too.
The purple coat is lovely, and those boots! They are divine. Absolutely perfectly, quietly divine. Perfect colour, fit and comfort.
Glad you like the car. I don’t have any love affair with cars. Just want them to work. But I’m glad that you were a good girl and learned at your mother’s knee to ask for what you want. Surprisingly, so many people don’t do that, and then complain that no one understands them. Ridiculous!
Much love from England, your pal,
Rosemary from http://www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.blogspot.com
No no, my mother taught me NOT to ask for presents. But I am a bold girl (after 25 years of marriage and knowing what a generous man my husband is).
And I don’t blame you for not loving cars. Glad you like my boots.
Greetje
Oh my goodness, Greetje, this post made my day. How fun! I love your hood poses. I see modeling in your future 🙂
Yes, the car is a big hit, but the BOOTS…OMG!!!!
Is it pathetic that I notice fashion more than vehicles? :/
No is it not pathetic… I would do exactly the same. Only today I am more focussed on the car. LOL
And modeling in the future?? hahaha that will be the day.
The car is really wonderful Greetje, and you deserves it! Have you ever thought how lucky is your husband to have a smiling woman as you, beside?
You are the most cute pit stop babe I have ever seen!
Very beautiful coat. ( I have probably already said it last week ) Its bright colour really suits you!
If I tell Ron he has to be thankful and think himself lucky for having me, a woman who smiles a lot,…. Oh my… he would have so many (funny) things to say to that. Hahaha.
I won’t give him the chance to joke about it. I would have to listen to it for years. (The easiest one is: “so you think your smile can earn you a car hmmm? Well well…” but then funnier, as he is funnier than I am.)
How exciting! Wearing leopard print with your new care is perfection. An Alfa Romeo was the dream car that my husband always wanted. Though that did not happen, when I see you enjoying your gorgeous ‘ride,’ I was especially happy for you.
Your poses are not a ‘fail,’ but the expression of a woman who loves life and isn’t afraid to show it! Congratulations on your new car and on the loving relationship that you and your husband portray.
Thank you Judith. That is so sweet of you. It might have been bitter-sweet to you. Shame Nelson never had “his” car. I had no idea that Americans even considered small cars. I thought you all drove around in great big cars. Parking space enough.
love the animal print, so fun!!
Thank you for the compliment. At the moment I am very into animal print. Even though my husband really dislikes it haha.
Hahaha you are the perfect car model Greet……I can’t measure how wide is that mischievous grin on your face!!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
It could have been wider hadn’t I such a small mouth haha.
Thanks Greetje. No, next May we are already committed to a trip later in the month which can’t be moved. Maybe in the fall, depending on how much time we have. So annoying to have to live with full time work – cuts into my vacation plans ha ha !
I know what you mean.LOL. Perhaps the beginning of September? We will see.
Yay, congrats on the new car! And I love those last pics of you – you look like you’re having so much fun!
Yes I was and yes I am. Those pictures were meant to make you smile. So I hope that is what they did.
Wow- what a gorgeous ride!
Isn’t it just? I am a very happy girl (well…. middle aged woman feeling like a girl).
Oh Greetje,
You look absolutely fabulous (as always, of course !) draped across the car like that ! I am so envious …… enjoy it and your wonderful clothes. Next time we are in Europe I will persuade my husband to have a couple of days in Amsterdam so I can shop with you – I need a lot of help shopping, and all the little shops you showed on your post about the 9 streets are lovely. I will start saving so I can splurge …..
I would be glad to show you around and help you shop. What do you think? Would you be in Amsterdam on May 8-11, when there will be more readers (two so far). Or would you be here on another date?
Wahoo…that is a sexy looking car! What fun for you. I’m glad you shared the failed attempts at modeling as a pit-stop babe. So cute! Those boots are definitely a pair to hang on to for a long time. They’re so unique with the ties. Awesome!
I think I already have those boots for 7years or so.
And I like to share photos which make you laugh.
Wow, Greetje,
I love your new car and love the way your have outfitted yourself to match the glamour and luxury of this new purchase. Vroom…!
XX, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com
Hahaha. Thank you Elle.
Your boots, your belt, wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Really edgy ensemble, my dear Greetje, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Love your new car ( I don´t distiguish one car from another. I am car blind, lol)
Just back still smelling of baby´s new life aroma.
Love and sunshine weekend, my friend
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Again congratulations with your grandchild. Is everything well with mother and child?
I can imagine you’ve had a lovely time.
great pics and awesome outfits
Much praise Marla. Thank you.
Hello–I finally got the page to load!!!!!
Now we are talking here! What a fine car indeed. You are looking all sassy in your purple coat along side this sexy ride. Super cute in the olive pant and top not to mention the cool boot. Old or new these are winners. I do enjoy your posts. This one is so fun and entertaining!
blue hue wonderland
My main goal Ann… entertaining people and especially my blog visitors.
I am so glad you got through. I am still negotiating with my server host. Not knowing what the problem is of not loading my blog, makes it so difficult.
And I am glad you liked the outfits.
Wow love the new car Greetje. Very stylish. Your outfit is great too and I think the ‘babe’ pose would have worked brilliantly if only you had stopped smiling and wet your lips a bit and looked to the camera like a secuder haha!
Hahaha, I tried that as well, but all the neighbours started laughing LOL.
You do look so happy with your new ride! I would too if my hubby buys me a new car 🙂 Love this outfit and layering the shorter sleeve with the long sleeve 🙂 The purple and brown looks really good together.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Purple and brown was a new combination for me too. I just wanted to wear my new coat as I was getting chilly from taking the photographs. And again an outfit with short sleeves and long sleeves. I must have gotten used to it. LOL
WOW I LIKE your new friend Romeo. Did you put this outfit on just to match your car, because it works. And I will be the lucky one to be your co-pilot on our ladies day. Lucky me.
No, I did not put this outfit on to match the car haha. I needed flat boots to drive and I have two pair which look nice. The brown one pair being one of them.
When choosing the car, I did bear in mind that I needed enough room in the boot to transport your wheels. Let’s test it next Saturday.
Wow, Greetje!! My car just turned 7… means I should get a new one 😉
And a matching, stylish outfit too! You know how much I love leo prints and everything wrapped – great with your trousers (which look like leather trousers) and boots.
Great post and your neighbour is good at taking photos 🙂
Have a great week and always drive safe…
Annette | Lady of Style
My husband even had heating installed in the drivers’ seat haha. A warm bum in winter. Great. The trousers are not leather (alas..), but the boots are up to my knees and make up for that.
And all the neighbours are nice in my street. Not nosy but terribly friendly.
love the animal print, so fun!!
Thank you for the compliment. At the moment I am very into animal print. Even though my husband really dislikes it haha.
Your boots, your belt, wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Really edgy ensemble, my dear Greetje, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Love your new car ( I don´t distiguish one car from another. I am car blind, lol)
Just back still smelling of baby´s new life aroma.
Love and sunshine weekend, my friend
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Again congratulations with your grandchild. Is everything well with mother and child?
I can imagine you’ve had a lovely time.
Hello–I finally got the page to load!!!!!
Now we are talking here! What a fine car indeed. You are looking all sassy in your purple coat along side this sexy ride. Super cute in the olive pant and top not to mention the cool boot. Old or new these are winners. I do enjoy your posts. This one is so fun and entertaining!
blue hue wonderland
My main goal Ann… entertaining people and especially my blog visitors.
I am so glad you got through. I am still negotiating with my server host. Not knowing what the problem is of not loading my blog, makes it so difficult.
And I am glad you liked the outfits.
great pics and awesome outfits
Much praise Marla. Thank you.
Wow- what a gorgeous ride!
Isn’t it just? I am a very happy girl (well…. middle aged woman feeling like a girl).
How exciting! Wearing leopard print with your new care is perfection. An Alfa Romeo was the dream car that my husband always wanted. Though that did not happen, when I see you enjoying your gorgeous ‘ride,’ I was especially happy for you.
Your poses are not a ‘fail,’ but the expression of a woman who loves life and isn’t afraid to show it! Congratulations on your new car and on the loving relationship that you and your husband portray.
Thank you Judith. That is so sweet of you. It might have been bitter-sweet to you. Shame Nelson never had “his” car. I had no idea that Americans even considered small cars. I thought you all drove around in great big cars. Parking space enough.
Yay, congrats on the new car! And I love those last pics of you – you look like you’re having so much fun!
Yes I was and yes I am. Those pictures were meant to make you smile. So I hope that is what they did.
Hahaha you are the perfect car model Greet……I can’t measure how wide is that mischievous grin on your face!!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
It could have been wider hadn’t I such a small mouth haha.
Wow, Greetje,
I love your new car and love the way your have outfitted yourself to match the glamour and luxury of this new purchase. Vroom…!
XX, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com
Hahaha. Thank you Elle.
Wahoo…that is a sexy looking car! What fun for you. I’m glad you shared the failed attempts at modeling as a pit-stop babe. So cute! Those boots are definitely a pair to hang on to for a long time. They’re so unique with the ties. Awesome!
I think I already have those boots for 7years or so.
And I like to share photos which make you laugh.
Thanks Greetje. No, next May we are already committed to a trip later in the month which can’t be moved. Maybe in the fall, depending on how much time we have. So annoying to have to live with full time work – cuts into my vacation plans ha ha !
I know what you mean.LOL. Perhaps the beginning of September? We will see.
Oh Greetje,
You look absolutely fabulous (as always, of course !) draped across the car like that ! I am so envious …… enjoy it and your wonderful clothes. Next time we are in Europe I will persuade my husband to have a couple of days in Amsterdam so I can shop with you – I need a lot of help shopping, and all the little shops you showed on your post about the 9 streets are lovely. I will start saving so I can splurge …..
I would be glad to show you around and help you shop. What do you think? Would you be in Amsterdam on May 8-11, when there will be more readers (two so far). Or would you be here on another date?
So glad you didn’t listen to mummy this time, otherwise we wouldn’t have this blog post to enjoy and give us all a laugh for the day. I simply love how exciting you make life and every moment in it appear as if it’s the best moment ever. You most definitely have a wonderful man in your life and you truly know how to talk the talk.
I’m thinking these photo’s need to be sent in to Alfa Romeo Mito’s head quarters. I mean come on, they are some wonderful advertising photo’s.
Hahahahaha… You got me in stitches now…. Hahahaha.
Beautiful car and beautiful girl, appears an advertisement in a magazine 🙂 Seriously, the car is great and you’re beautiful with your car, and your look 🙂 I love the sweater and pants, is a gorgeous look. Your boots are great, and everything is great with the purple coat. Your husband is unique, right? Lucky you! Although he also has a great chance to have you by his side.
Haha Josep-Maria, Dan said something similar about my husband. I passed it on to him last night. That was fun. “Well”, he said “isn’t that reversing things a bit?” Haha. He thinks I smile so much BECAUSE he treats me so well.
Congratulations on the new car Greetje!!!!! It’s amazing!!!!
Also your outfit is related to the car 😉 Amazing and stylish!!!
I love your funny poses, you look young and happy.
All the best, my dear
xoxo
Truth is… I am middle aged and happy. LOL
Oh my goodness, Greetje, this post made my day. How fun! I love your hood poses. I see modeling in your future 🙂
Yes, the car is a big hit, but the BOOTS…OMG!!!!
Is it pathetic that I notice fashion more than vehicles? :/
No is it not pathetic… I would do exactly the same. Only today I am more focussed on the car. LOL
And modeling in the future?? hahaha that will be the day.
The purple coat is lovely, and those boots! They are divine. Absolutely perfectly, quietly divine. Perfect colour, fit and comfort.
Glad you like the car. I don’t have any love affair with cars. Just want them to work. But I’m glad that you were a good girl and learned at your mother’s knee to ask for what you want. Surprisingly, so many people don’t do that, and then complain that no one understands them. Ridiculous!
Much love from England, your pal,
Rosemary from http://www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.blogspot.com
No no, my mother taught me NOT to ask for presents. But I am a bold girl (after 25 years of marriage and knowing what a generous man my husband is).
And I don’t blame you for not loving cars. Glad you like my boots.
Greetje
The car is really wonderful Greetje, and you deserves it! Have you ever thought how lucky is your husband to have a smiling woman as you, beside?
You are the most cute pit stop babe I have ever seen!
Very beautiful coat. ( I have probably already said it last week ) Its bright colour really suits you!
If I tell Ron he has to be thankful and think himself lucky for having me, a woman who smiles a lot,…. Oh my… he would have so many (funny) things to say to that. Hahaha.
I won’t give him the chance to joke about it. I would have to listen to it for years. (The easiest one is: “so you think your smile can earn you a car hmmm? Well well…” but then funnier, as he is funnier than I am.)
WOW I LIKE your new friend Romeo. Did you put this outfit on just to match your car, because it works. And I will be the lucky one to be your co-pilot on our ladies day. Lucky me.
No, I did not put this outfit on to match the car haha. I needed flat boots to drive and I have two pair which look nice. The brown one pair being one of them.
When choosing the car, I did bear in mind that I needed enough room in the boot to transport your wheels. Let’s test it next Saturday.
Congrats on your new car! Alfa is a GREAT car, good choice. Me and husband are ‘lusting’ over the Giulietta among other cars but we promised ourselves to use our 9 year old Volvo to the ground 😉 Truly build to last. Anyway, you my dear are looking chic! This tapered look suits your lanky frame, how lucky!
REGARDS FROM DUBAI xxx
MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/
Well, we all make the most of what we are given. Legs is my department..
And I would have worn my old Alfa (a 147) to the ground as well (only 143.000 kilometers old) but this offer was too good to refuse haha.
Love Volvo too.
Wow, Greetje!! My car just turned 7… means I should get a new one 😉
And a matching, stylish outfit too! You know how much I love leo prints and everything wrapped – great with your trousers (which look like leather trousers) and boots.
Great post and your neighbour is good at taking photos 🙂
Have a great week and always drive safe…
Annette | Lady of Style
My husband even had heating installed in the drivers’ seat haha. A warm bum in winter. Great. The trousers are not leather (alas..), but the boots are up to my knees and make up for that.
And all the neighbours are nice in my street. Not nosy but terribly friendly.
You do look so happy with your new ride! I would too if my hubby buys me a new car 🙂 Love this outfit and layering the shorter sleeve with the long sleeve 🙂 The purple and brown looks really good together.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Purple and brown was a new combination for me too. I just wanted to wear my new coat as I was getting chilly from taking the photographs. And again an outfit with short sleeves and long sleeves. I must have gotten used to it. LOL
Wow love the new car Greetje. Very stylish. Your outfit is great too and I think the ‘babe’ pose would have worked brilliantly if only you had stopped smiling and wet your lips a bit and looked to the camera like a secuder haha!
Hahaha, I tried that as well, but all the neighbours started laughing LOL.