The floral tights do indeed make another appearance, this time combined with my black leather wrap skirt and a pink sweater. When I showed this combination to Ron (husband), I was still wearing the black leather ankle boots of the floral tights outfit with the red skirt. He commented that the shiny leather of the boots and the shiny leather of the skirt was a bit too much. Did I have suede boots? Oh yes, I did. I changed into them and thought they didn’t show much leg, so the floral tights were not very visible. His reply? “All the more a surprise when you sit down and the wrap skirt opens”. The man has an answer to everything.
As I said in the previous “floral tights” post, Loes photographed two outfits in Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ (Music building in Amsterdam). The big glass windows, the comfort and the different backgrounds were too good to waste.
Below: There was a cello event going on in the Music building. Little stands with music instruments…
Below: … a cello maker….
Below: … and a cello player…..
Below: Small exhibition of cello related paintings. There was a children’s event as well. At first I thought these were made by them until I looked at the paintings and decided it was far too advanced for children. No idea who painted them, but they served well as background.
Below: There were concerts in several halls and little bands playing in the many lobbies.
Below: As you can see, the wrap skirt ties at the side with a big knot. Always a problem when I want to wear a top over the skirt. Luckily the trend is “tucked”, so I tucked the bright pink sweater/jumper above the knot. Problem solved. Although I should have paid more attention to HOW I knotted and wrapped the skirt. It is uneven. The bottom layer is peeping from under the top layer, showing even less of the floral tights.
Below: As we went from floor to floor, we stumbled upon these girls haha. Not something you expect to find. I yelled “Busted!! You will be on my blog!” They didn’t mind at all.
Below: I know this photo is on repeat but I just adore all those lines. Good shot by Loes.
Below: I saw a man walking around with this big, big case on his back and although Knee protested, I followed him as fast as I could. This is my photo moment.
Below: I found similar cases upstairs.
Below: One floor down was an exhibition of art music instruments by Rob van den Broek… really gorgeous.
Below: Loes took a light/dark contrast picture. She let her creative juices flow.
Below: As we were near stairs anyway, why not use them for a last shot? Diva descending.
What happened in my life this week
I had to run a little errand for my friend Melanie of Bag and a beret who is a very creative person. On her blog and Instagram account you can see her many out-of-the-box creations. Most of the items in an outfit are second-hand (if not all) and she makes everything look amazing. Big brands have their eye on her. She features in TV campaigns of Nordstrom in Canada and she also participated in an advertising campaign for Uniqlo. As she found out a huge picture of her was hanging in the Uniqlo Amsterdam shop, she asked me if I could pop over and take a photo. Of course I could. Ron helped me and to Amsterdam we drove. He parked the car on the sidewalk while I rushed inside (notoriously bad parking in the centre of town). A police car pulled up beside him… (Police:) “You know you cannot park here sir?” (Ron:) “Well, my wife had to use the bathroom very badly, so she ran into Uniqlo, and I am waiting for her here.” (Police:) “I don’t really mind but if I let you off, another colleague will come along shortly and he might be less understanding. You’d better move on”. No fine. Nice Amsterdam policeman. Ron drove on to a nearby parking garage. The get-away-car was gone when I came out. My reward: cappuccino in the restaurant of a nice department store (Bijenkorf). Below you see Melanie in Uniqlo:
That day I visited the hair dresser and had a birthday party of one of my friends (Ineke) in the evening. If you want to see Ineke, you will have to go to my post of December 2014 where I wear a scarf like a bib. Ineke and I have been friends since I came to Amsterdam in 1988 and I have attended most of her birthday celebrations. Not because I like to go to birthday parties (I definitely do not), but this is more of a gathering of people who see each other once every year for 30 years now. A very unique and odd happening. The food at Ineke’s parties is of a very high standard. For dessert we had madeleines (French butter cakes, here is the recipe) and macarons (macaroons, here is the recipe). The cakes were delicious; made by French bakers who moved to Amsterdam. So much for my weight control.
A few days of rest followed, if you don’t count work and fitness. Much needed to do the laundry and change the bed linen.
Most things in my life is happy stuff. But life isn’t always happy, is it? I got a call from my BFF’s husband saying that Pat is in hospital and she is very ill. Haven’t got any details yet, but that is devastating news. She is Scottish and lives in Switzerland. Which is too far away to do anything for her. Of course I will take the first plane as soon as she wants me to. For the moment I have to wait for more news. (Note: you don’t have to express your sympathy in the comments though. I know you will feel sympathetic when you read this. I am sharing it because this is reality. Not everything in (my) life is sunshine and roses.)
Because I don’t want to end this post with the sad news, here is some happy news: my friend and neighbour Anja is back from Singapore which allows us to drink coffee again and chat endlessly. Mainly on Wednesdays as that is my day off. This week I had to “squeeze” her in between fitness and a dental appointment. Still, ever so nice that she is back.
Next week: a blue jegging with a stripe.
Greetje
I am so terribly sorry about your friend. I hope you get some news soon and that’s the prognosis is better than you think… it is very hard to have a sick friend and not be at her side. But I know that you are, in your mind and heart.
I love this post with a floral tights. The black leather skirt is divine on you.
What a great shot of our friend Melanie I know she appreciates you.
Great shots of the cello paintings and cases!
❤️❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
My photographers are really good, aren’t they? I am lucky. Thank you for your kind words about my friend. And yes I know Melanie appreciates me. As I do her.
I’m equally happy to be around you, every time I return to the Netherlands.
🥰😘
Those tights are REALLY rather special. The leather skirt fits you so beautifully, I hope we see more of it in the future! This colour top is fabulous on you; I really associate this colour with you for some reason.
Isn’t that exciting to see Melanie up on a big sign like that? YAY HER!!! She is a perfect model.
I’m still chuckling at Ron having an answer to everything… that sounds like another husband I know. xxx
The black leather skirt is not a favourite of mine because of the knot at the side. I understand that you associate fuchsia with me. I use that colour a lot, knowing it suits me so much better than black. Our men have to clever and assertive if they want to be a match haha.
Greetje, you look gorgeous! I love those colours on you. And those floral rights are absolutely brilliant. I just love them.
I’m really sorry about your friend. I hope she gets better soon.
Hugs, my friend
Suzy xxx
Bright colours are my friends Suzy. They really make me look so much better than black. Although I often ignore that haha. The floral tights are a very good find. An inexpensive way of putting some pizzazz in an outfit.
Isn’t that weird that they just do that? your floral tights are so cool. I’ven’t seen s.th. like those before. I would so wear them too! They would be a change.
I haven ‘t got a clue what you mean by “Isn’t that weird that they just do that.” Haha.
I learned that fun tights like these apparently are a European thing.
I really love that leather wrap skirt (you know I love leather!). A great outfit overall, Greetje, and lovely backdrops of all the cello-themed things.
I did not know Melanie was in Uniqlo’s ads too! Well done on capturing a picture!
Sending good vibes for Pat…
The leather skirt used to be long, all the way to my ankles. But that was a bit too much shiny black, so I had my seamstress shorten it. More practical now. The music building is fantastic. I love to take pictures there. Now is was cello and two weeks ago it was that cruise ship making a 180 degrees turn. Always something going on.
Thanks for sending the good vibes.
Capturing Mel’s picture wasn’t easy as there was only a small aisle between the screens and a wall. And the images were shown in a loop. Every time Melanie came up I had to be quick (and not tell people off because they were in my view haha).
I really love this outfit. I’m surprised that the leather knot hangs so beautifully, not all bunched up, which shows how soft the leather is. And your tuck worked perfectly. Loes got lots of great photos at this location.
And the Uniqlo photo! I know you took many, which you sent me – thank you so much! Ron even risked a ticket!! Huge hugs for real. I was shocked to find out I was in there. The shoot happened early-ish summer, before Nordstrom, and couldn’t tell anyone.
I’m glad Anja is back in town! Yes, life. We must raise our glasses when we can; it’s not always a party. And yes, I do feel sympathetic. You are right there.
The leather is of the highest quality. I have had this skirt since…. 2000? At first it was long, reached my ankle. I had it shortened to suit me better.
Loes is very patient and eager to learn. Not that I can teach her much haha. Saw Anja again this weekend. Lovely to catch up.
Love your blog and the cheerful attitude of your outfits–with the bonus of seeing so many interesting places in your country. For Americans looking for more choices in tights–try modcloth.
Modcloth? Right, I will investigate and see whether I can help my readers who were searching high and low. Thanks for the tip. And also thanks for the lovely compliments.
Lovely outfit and great pictures. Those tights are fun and it looks like they have their own little fan club going on !!!
Hahaha, a fanclub for tights indeed. I was already thinking of starting to export fun tights from Europe to America. It seems very lucrative.
I really love your floral tights, they look fabulous with both your red and leather skirts, so elegant with a twist!. And such an amazing exhibition, cellos, paintings and a really interesting building! You Totally Rock!
besos & suerte
Thanks. It is really rewarding getting a comment like yours. Makes me so happy. I hope I can continue to amuse you.
I’m equally happy to be around you, every time I return to the Netherlands.
🥰😘
I am so terribly sorry about your friend. I hope you get some news soon and that’s the prognosis is better than you think… it is very hard to have a sick friend and not be at her side. But I know that you are, in your mind and heart.
I love this post with a floral tights. The black leather skirt is divine on you.
What a great shot of our friend Melanie I know she appreciates you.
Great shots of the cello paintings and cases!
❤️❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
My photographers are really good, aren’t they? I am lucky. Thank you for your kind words about my friend. And yes I know Melanie appreciates me. As I do her.
Those tights are REALLY rather special. The leather skirt fits you so beautifully, I hope we see more of it in the future! This colour top is fabulous on you; I really associate this colour with you for some reason.
Isn’t that exciting to see Melanie up on a big sign like that? YAY HER!!! She is a perfect model.
I’m still chuckling at Ron having an answer to everything… that sounds like another husband I know. xxx
The black leather skirt is not a favourite of mine because of the knot at the side. I understand that you associate fuchsia with me. I use that colour a lot, knowing it suits me so much better than black. Our men have to clever and assertive if they want to be a match haha.
Floral tights in the title of this post made my ears prick up Greetje!
This outfit didn’t disappoint.
I’m digging out my leather skirt to wear to work tomorrow in an act of blatant copying.
Thank you for the inspiration!
XXX
Samantha
I have copied so many others, I am the last person to object haha. Besides, that is why we post outfits right? To inspire. Well among other reasons😇😊.
Floral tights in the title of this post made my ears prick up Greetje!
This outfit didn’t disappoint.
I’m digging out my leather skirt to wear to work tomorrow in an act of blatant copying.
Thank you for the inspiration!
XXX
Samantha
I have copied so many others, I am the last person to object haha. Besides, that is why we post outfits right? To inspire. Well among other reasons😇😊.
It’s so nice when you meet unexpected kindness and understanding (even if it is ‘only’ from a policeman regarding your parking). I aim at expressing my positive feelings towards others whenever possible. It’s an easy way to make others happy and when you often express these happy feelings, you make yourself a happier person too. I know you are like me in that perspective, that’s probably why you have shared the policeman story in detail. Good reminder for all of us to be kind and understanding towards others (and ourselves). Wow, I am in a really philosophical mood today! Love, Lieske
I couldn’t agree more with you Lieske. It is so easy to get angry (I get angry a lot), but it is so rewarding to think twice before reacting. If there is a kinder way to respond, the world is a nicer place and indeed you feel so much better yourself as well.
It’s so nice when you meet unexpected kindness and understanding (even if it is ‘only’ from a policeman regarding your parking). I aim at expressing my positive feelings towards others whenever possible. It’s an easy way to make others happy and when you often express these happy feelings, you make yourself a happier person too. I know you are like me in that perspective, that’s probably why you have shared the policeman story in detail. Good reminder for all of us to be kind and understanding towards others (and ourselves). Wow, I am in a really philosophical mood today! Love, Lieske
I couldn’t agree more with you Lieske. It is so easy to get angry (I get angry a lot), but it is so rewarding to think twice before reacting. If there is a kinder way to respond, the world is a nicer place and indeed you feel so much better yourself as well.
I love a good leather skirt, and this is definitely a nice one. Ron has a photographer’s eye for proportion and detail! That was so nice of you to get the photo of Melanie’s ad at Uniqlo, and for Ron to risk getting a parking ticket.
I am sorry to hear about your friend’s illness. I hope she is better soon.
Yes, well you know, Melanie is the kind of person you love to please, so no problem. And Ron didn’t take the photos, it was Loes this time.
I love a good leather skirt, and this is definitely a nice one. Ron has a photographer’s eye for proportion and detail! That was so nice of you to get the photo of Melanie’s ad at Uniqlo, and for Ron to risk getting a parking ticket.
I am sorry to hear about your friend’s illness. I hope she is better soon.
Yes, well you know, Melanie is the kind of person you love to please, so no problem. And Ron didn’t take the photos, it was Loes this time.
Lovely outfit and great pictures. Those tights are fun and it looks like they have their own little fan club going on !!!
Hahaha, a fanclub for tights indeed. I was already thinking of starting to export fun tights from Europe to America. It seems very lucrative.
Love your blog and the cheerful attitude of your outfits–with the bonus of seeing so many interesting places in your country. For Americans looking for more choices in tights–try modcloth.
Modcloth? Right, I will investigate and see whether I can help my readers who were searching high and low. Thanks for the tip. And also thanks for the lovely compliments.
Greetje, you look gorgeous! I love those colours on you. And those floral rights are absolutely brilliant. I just love them.
I’m really sorry about your friend. I hope she gets better soon.
Hugs, my friend
Suzy xxx
Bright colours are my friends Suzy. They really make me look so much better than black. Although I often ignore that haha. The floral tights are a very good find. An inexpensive way of putting some pizzazz in an outfit.
I really love your floral tights, they look fabulous with both your red and leather skirts, so elegant with a twist!. And such an amazing exhibition, cellos, paintings and a really interesting building! You Totally Rock!
besos & suerte
Thanks. It is really rewarding getting a comment like yours. Makes me so happy. I hope I can continue to amuse you.
Lovely post. I do enjoy reading about your outings. Mr Mc and I have visited our friends in Dronten a few times now and we always visit lovely places.
Loving the tights and the wrap skirt. You look fabulous and have a great shape. Hope your knee soon gets better.
I look forward to reading your next post. Jill x
You probably have been to Zwolle then? Which is a lovely little place. (Did a post with photos taken in Zwolle and my brother lives there with his family.)
My shape isn’t half as great as you think. But I have become very clever hiding that. I am an inverted triangle with no hips, no bum, bit of a belly and quite a bosom. There are challenges haha. The one thing to avoid is jumpsuits. Oh my, they look terrible on me. Knee is getting better, very very slowly. As long as there is progress there is hope.
And I am glad I am able to entertain you.
I really love that leather wrap skirt (you know I love leather!). A great outfit overall, Greetje, and lovely backdrops of all the cello-themed things.
I did not know Melanie was in Uniqlo’s ads too! Well done on capturing a picture!
Sending good vibes for Pat…
The leather skirt used to be long, all the way to my ankles. But that was a bit too much shiny black, so I had my seamstress shorten it. More practical now. The music building is fantastic. I love to take pictures there. Now is was cello and two weeks ago it was that cruise ship making a 180 degrees turn. Always something going on.
Thanks for sending the good vibes.
Capturing Mel’s picture wasn’t easy as there was only a small aisle between the screens and a wall. And the images were shown in a loop. Every time Melanie came up I had to be quick (and not tell people off because they were in my view haha).
That black leather skirt is really special and looks smashing with the boat neck sweater. I WANT THOSE FLORAL TIGHTS!! Ron advised you well on wearing the suede boots. “Mixed leathers” is a great fashion concept. The textures in this outfit are amazing and you look GREAT!!
Mission well accomplished on Melanie’s behalf. Her star shines brighter all the time!
The photos in this post are very artistically done. I like the one with all the line angles but your shot on the stairs is great too!
You are the fourth person telling me they want those tights. So strange that the big brands in tights do not supply the USA with them. Apparently there is a great desire for them.
Ron is my stylist at home. So handy. I usually listen to him. Only when I am convinced something is right and he doesn’t like it, I put it down to taste difference.
The building is so good for photography and Loes is instinctively picking up things line lines. I wished I could do all blog photos here, but that would become boring.
Lovely post. I do enjoy reading about your outings. Mr Mc and I have visited our friends in Dronten a few times now and we always visit lovely places.
Loving the tights and the wrap skirt. You look fabulous and have a great shape. Hope your knee soon gets better.
I look forward to reading your next post. Jill x
You probably have been to Zwolle then? Which is a lovely little place. (Did a post with photos taken in Zwolle and my brother lives there with his family.)
My shape isn’t half as great as you think. But I have become very clever hiding that. I am an inverted triangle with no hips, no bum, bit of a belly and quite a bosom. There are challenges haha. The one thing to avoid is jumpsuits. Oh my, they look terrible on me. Knee is getting better, very very slowly. As long as there is progress there is hope.
And I am glad I am able to entertain you.
That black leather skirt is really special and looks smashing with the boat neck sweater. I WANT THOSE FLORAL TIGHTS!! Ron advised you well on wearing the suede boots. “Mixed leathers” is a great fashion concept. The textures in this outfit are amazing and you look GREAT!!
Mission well accomplished on Melanie’s behalf. Her star shines brighter all the time!
The photos in this post are very artistically done. I like the one with all the line angles but your shot on the stairs is great too!
You are the fourth person telling me they want those tights. So strange that the big brands in tights do not supply the USA with them. Apparently there is a great desire for them.
Ron is my stylist at home. So handy. I usually listen to him. Only when I am convinced something is right and he doesn’t like it, I put it down to taste difference.
The building is so good for photography and Loes is instinctively picking up things line lines. I wished I could do all blog photos here, but that would become boring.
Yes, the tights are an European thing! I searched high and low for some awesome ones like yours here in the states, but with no luck. That is a great outfit. Hoping for the best for your friend.
Maybe I should start a web business in tights like this, catering the USA? Very odd that the big brands haven’t picked up on this.
In the meantime: hop on over in winter to Europe haha.
Our men have a good eye for details! Great skirt, I love leather skirts. And how fantastic it is for Mel! What a beautiful woman.
It is sooo handy to have a husband with an eye for styling. And Mel is not only a beautiful woman on the outside but also on the inside. A sweetie.
Isn’t that weird that they just do that? your floral tights are so cool. I’ven’t seen s.th. like those before. I would so wear them too! They would be a change.
I haven ‘t got a clue what you mean by “Isn’t that weird that they just do that.” Haha.
I learned that fun tights like these apparently are a European thing.
I really love this outfit. I’m surprised that the leather knot hangs so beautifully, not all bunched up, which shows how soft the leather is. And your tuck worked perfectly. Loes got lots of great photos at this location.
And the Uniqlo photo! I know you took many, which you sent me – thank you so much! Ron even risked a ticket!! Huge hugs for real. I was shocked to find out I was in there. The shoot happened early-ish summer, before Nordstrom, and couldn’t tell anyone.
I’m glad Anja is back in town! Yes, life. We must raise our glasses when we can; it’s not always a party. And yes, I do feel sympathetic. You are right there.
The leather is of the highest quality. I have had this skirt since…. 2000? At first it was long, reached my ankle. I had it shortened to suit me better.
Loes is very patient and eager to learn. Not that I can teach her much haha. Saw Anja again this weekend. Lovely to catch up.
Roze trui, zwarte leren rok en panty met bloemen: mooie combinatie! Ik zou pumps in plaats van laarzen dragen. Dan komt de panty meer tot zijn recht. Nu zijn er twee rechte donkere lijnen (van de rok en van de laarzen) die de panty afsnijden en ervoor zorgen dat de panty een ‘blok’ is tussen twee donkere vlakken.
Hi Erna, goh, dat gebeurt niet veel dat iemand in het Nederlands reageert. Meestal houd ik het op Engels zodat iedereen het kan lezen, maar wat je wilt hoor. Ik snap wat je bedoelt, wat lagere laarsjes zou beter zijn. Kijk maar naar de blogpost met de floral tights and the red skirt. Maar pumps probeer ik te vermijden. Het maakt gauw minder modern.
Your pink jumper suits you beautifully Greetje and highlights your lovely tights.
Bright colours… they love me and I love them. Shopping my closet as this jumper is years old.
Yes, the tights are an European thing! I searched high and low for some awesome ones like yours here in the states, but with no luck. That is a great outfit. Hoping for the best for your friend.
Maybe I should start a web business in tights like this, catering the USA? Very odd that the big brands haven’t picked up on this.
In the meantime: hop on over in winter to Europe haha.
Our men have a good eye for details! Great skirt, I love leather skirts. And how fantastic it is for Mel! What a beautiful woman.
It is sooo handy to have a husband with an eye for styling. And Mel is not only a beautiful woman on the outside but also on the inside. A sweetie.
Roze trui, zwarte leren rok en panty met bloemen: mooie combinatie! Ik zou pumps in plaats van laarzen dragen. Dan komt de panty meer tot zijn recht. Nu zijn er twee rechte donkere lijnen (van de rok en van de laarzen) die de panty afsnijden en ervoor zorgen dat de panty een ‘blok’ is tussen twee donkere vlakken.
Hi Erna, goh, dat gebeurt niet veel dat iemand in het Nederlands reageert. Meestal houd ik het op Engels zodat iedereen het kan lezen, maar wat je wilt hoor. Ik snap wat je bedoelt, wat lagere laarsjes zou beter zijn. Kijk maar naar de blogpost met de floral tights and the red skirt. Maar pumps probeer ik te vermijden. Het maakt gauw minder modern.
Your pink jumper suits you beautifully Greetje and highlights your lovely tights.
Bright colours… they love me and I love them. Shopping my closet as this jumper is years old.