Inspired by my own posts on floral tights, I dug out my green fantasy tights, which I first wore with a white dress from the Max Mara outlet. Hadn’t worn that outfit for a year due to Knee (+ high heels). As I am on the mend, I could wear it for Christmas at my mum’s house. And then it was time to create another outfit with these fun tights. My styling abilities are rather limited and I could only think of a green top and black pumps + black skirt, as you see in above picture. Really have to try harder. The only third colour in this outfit is gold.
Below: This is how I styled the green fantasy tights the first time. With green boots and a green brooch (also from the Max Mara outlet in Turin). Bad iPhone photo taken in the office. Immediately as I arrived at the office, I had to order the tights for two colleagues who loved them. Of course my usual tights shop, Stemm Voetiek, provided them.
Loes was my photographer this day. We didn’t have much time and chose to go to the Vleeshal (Meat hall) and the Vishal (Fish hall) in Haarlem. Both are right in the centre of Haarlem, both are old buildings with art expositions. The Vleeshal has an alliance with the Frans Hals Museum and both are to be found on the same website.
In the Vleeshal was an exhibition of “artists working in the same fashion as Frans Hals used to work”. It might not be the correct description, so here is a link to more explanation and the names of the artists. To be clear, the paintings are by various artists, not by Frans Hals himself.
Below: Nice high ceilings in this old building. Wearing a green summer jumper by Sportmax. Quite a few years old. I tied the strings at the bottom of the jumper really tight which made it shorter. See how I normally wear it with trousers in this post. The belt has a little fake purse clasp and is about 25 years old. It was an expensive one, but boy did I get my money’s worth. (I had to move up a few holes over the years…)
Below: I chose to wear a black shirt underneath my jumper for warmth, worn back to front. That way both necklines are the same at the front and at the back the shirt has a deep plunge although not as deep as the jumper. To ensure everything stayed put, I used some fashion tape on the shoulders, between jumper and shirt. This fashion tape is brilliant. Much better than the safety pins with which I used to stick everything together. Because the pencil skirt is rather long (which is fine by me), I chose classic pumps over boots to show more of the tights. A rather classic look to match that side of me.
Below: Four paintings in this room.
Below: Photographed Loes who wore a beautiful scarf. She is holding my extra lens as a little handbag.
Below: Upstairs was this wall, but before you say “Oh how lovely”, these are just 4 the same posters. The copper gate is more impressive.
Below: I had to have my picture taken, going through this copper gate. Don’t you think I look like a little angel hahaha? The lace collar of the figure behind me gives me wings.
Below: There was a little bridge to walk across to the other building. Beats me why there were roofs here. It was still indoors.
Below: Looking through a (fake) window.
Below: We found a very curious exhibition of modern art. With walls covered in wonky mirrors and a video projection of a drawn person talking to us. His lips moved.
Below: Although grainy (it was very dark in the room), I like how this photo of Loes with the mirrors turned out.
Moving on from the Vleeshal to the Vishal.
Below: Two photos of the top of the St. Bavo church through the glass roof of the Vishal.
Because of the glass roof, I had thought we’d have enough daylight to get sharp photos. Alas, no such thing.
Below: When I saw this photo I remembered one of Kitty (my other photographer)’s instructions: “Never show the soles of your shoes”. Hmm… I see what she means. Odd sight.
Below: In the Vishal was another exposition. Here is a link to more information about Kees Visser and his work. Even though in Dutch (use Google translate?) it is interesting as there is a little video on this page with the artist at work. His work is all about colour.
Below: Hi Loes…
Below: More photos of the artist’s work.
Below: Detail of the above work.
Our last stop was a restaurant/café behind the big church St. Bavo, called Van Beinum, Klokhuisplein 3. A nice place but too dark to photograph.
Below: Loes went upstairs to see whether the room on the first floor was interesting and had more light, but no. Just this view through the window. As it was a grey winter day, it is not as nice a picture as it could be.
Below: A picture of Loes and me in Van Beinum. Very dark.
Below: Outside picture to show the jewellery. When I saw all these wrinkles I wondered why I always want my pictures to be sharp haha. No, just kidding, I am alive, have a great life, who cares about the wrinkles?
What happened in my life this week
A fare-well lunch with Sylvia of 40PlusStyle. (Did you see her free Style Challenge, starting January 14? If not, here is the link again.) She is now back in Singapore. I hope to see her again this summer.
Below: Looking lovely as always.
The week started with a cabaret on Monday night. This cabaret is a yearly event for all colleagues performed by colleagues. They rehearse like mad before, during and after the Christmas period. Lots of singing and dancing and there are many sketches about very recognizable work situations which are always funny and with a sting. Cabaret always has stingy lines and this one is no different. There is no censorship, there are no repercussions. Very good. We have thousands of employees and amongst them are really talented people. This year the cabaret was great again. I lost my gold bracelet that evening, but they are an honest bunch, these colleagues, I got it back at the “lost and found” counter.
Below: Two photos of the cabaret bunch. Their beautiful fantasy costumes were black and white with a touch of red (one blue exception).
The rest of the week??? Sorry.. dog walking, blog work, reading, exercising, office, the usual. I am sure you can identify when you read it isn’t always glamour and parties in my world. In whose world is it, right?
Greetje
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I love bold stockings, so obviously I like this look. No, that’s not the only reason; it simply suits you very well.
Loes took lovely pictures from you!
Why there are roofs inside, has to do with alterations of buildings, so to speak. Annex two buildings and you will have a new roof going over the old ones, in this case. If you understand what I mean.
I understand what you mean with the roofs. You always know these details. I have to say that I thought you would think this outfit to be too classic.
Love these green tights… you know I would..so up my alley ! You look fab in green and black..and I am in love with the simple white shirt dress.. my only complaint.. have I ever had one..?
Is that I can’t see the tights as well as I want to.
I am gojng to copy an image and add exposure or brightness to see it better.
Always Great fun to see you in a social setting!
Great brooch too!
❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
I will try and photograph the tights in broad daylight and send you the picture by email. As the more exposed picture you made wasn’t the right colour either.
Hello you!
Looking good, as usual! This green and black outfit is one of your nicest – ever! So elegant, classic, so cool. And those tights! I. Want!
And I love the photo taken through the cafe window. Another classic.
What a good week you’ve had! Hope this next week is the same! x
I am so surprised that everyone loves this outfit so much. I thought it was rather so-so. Just goes to show I don’t really know haha. The tights are from already three years ago, so I don’t think they sell them anymore.
Your green black outfit is super chic. Perfect for the visit of an art gallery. I am pretty impressed that you were allowed to make photos there. Thanks for sharing. Great pieces of art. Nice selection.
Most museums let you take photographs. Only you cannot use flashlight. As that will harm the art.
The outfit is rather chic and classic.
LOVE this new green tight outfit and that belt is SWEET! I’m glad you talked about the purse clasp detail otherwise I would have never noticed it.
You always find the most interesting spots to take photos.
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
It is very hard to find new spots to take photos. And indoor spots with good light… almost impossible.
Showing a tight outfit is rather different for me, isn’t it? My colleague is always complaining about the loose fits of my clothes. She wants to see my waist.
I love how you often combine photo sessions with even more quality time with your friends by doing some kind of activity. I am sure you two had a good time (again). As for the outfit: I prefer the one with the green boots and white dress, probably because I love wearing white in winter as a contrast to the oft darker days and also because I feel the fantasy tights get more attention with this outfit. Have a great week (be it glamorous great of ordinary great).
Love, Lieske
I think you are quite right, but I wanted to use the tights for another outfit. As I said, I have to try harder and come up with an outfit equally nice as with the white dress.
Those tights are fabulous! If I wore skirts more often…
And I like the brooch and other gold jewelry, goes very well with the green top.
It’s always about the light for us photographers, isn’t it?? 😉
Light with photography drives me nuts in winter. The brooch is one of the first Christmas gifts I got from Ron. It is rosé gold with onyx in the middle. From around 1930.
Oh that photo of you with the ‘angel wings’ from the lace collar is a delight; I LOVE THAT! Your stockings are fabulous too; I can see why those were such a hit at work. Sylvia looks amazing in that berry colour, doesn’t she? I was thinking what a nice photo it would be with her in that and you in the green top you’re wearing. I can’t wear green very well, but it sure looks fabulous on you. Gorgeous photos and a slice of Dutch life, which I always enjoy so much. I’m wishing you a fabulous week, babe. xx
Yes Sylvia does look good in that berry colour. If I had been wearing the green outfit we would have been very complementary. Don’t you think I suit angel wings haha?
I love the option of fun tights. In fact, I’m finally getting my post out this week (on Wednesday) where you are part of the show!!!
I think it’s a great example that these tights may be green, yet they look almost grey. Maybe it’s different in person!?
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
No not at all, these tights are really green green. Not a grey streak anywhere. Only black with the green. Bad light… the pits.
I am very curious to see your post on Wednesday.
Greetje
Hi Greetje.
Personally, I don’t think you have to try harder. 🙂
It’s my own experience that when I try harder, my outfits look the most contrived and I usually feel the least comfortable as well. The way you’ve styled your tights and outfit is very chic and sophisticated and I say, don’t change a thing!
I agree that the photo of Loes with the mirrors is really good!
I’ve been away from reading blogs for a little while. I was reading and commenting less, then I took a big of a break all round. Anyways, I’m back and loving your updated blog look!
And yes, I do love the sans serif font that you are using!
Oh this is a very nice comment Sue. Thanks very much. I saw that you visited a lot of my posts in an attempt to catch up no doubt. Not necessary though, I understand that every day life is time consuming.
After a couple of years of boring tights, I’m also finding that patterned ones are very appealing. I love these funky tights on you, Greetje! Lovely backgrounds and some really interesting art. Your cabaret sounds like a blast – glad you got your bracelet back!
Have a great week, my dear!
Same here. I never wore anything else but normal tights (or in my case hold-ups). These patterned tights really add something extra to an outfit. I am not clever enough to choose the right ones myself but the tights shop owner is really good at styling. Lucky me
I own several pairs of patterned tights and I find they can add some cool visual interest to a simple outfit. I really like your green and black ones. I enjoyed the variety of art you’ve shown in this post – you always have a great variety of backgrounds in your photos.
It is hard to come up with new backgrounds, especially in winter. Because photos taken indoors are never good, but you want to keep warm.
I have only found out the power of patterned tights two years ago and I am a fan now.
Lovely outfit, those tights elevated the whole look ! Very clever styling. Thank you for sharing such an interesting backdrop to your clothes.
Actually I didn’t think my styling was all that clever, but I will gracely accept your compliment. The backdrops to my clothes is what makes blogging interesting for me. I love “reporting”.
Love the artwork too, a great compliment to your outfit.
I even like the soles of your shoes, because that is such a fun and candid pose. I edited a photo so I could see the brilliant tights, and sent you a copy.
❤️❤️
Elle
Candid… that is my middle name haha.
Did someone say tights?! These look amazing on you. They perk up any outfit significantly and add entertaining flair. Excellent choice!
You heard that all across the ocean? TIGHTS! haha.
I bought these by bringing all my dresses and skirts and proposed boots and shoes to the tights shop and asked the kind lady of the shop to supply me with the right tights. Which she did.
Only last night my daughter and I were talking on the telephone about fun tights. A teacher at the school I worked in loved to wear fun tights. One day she came in wearing a pair of scratch and sniff tights. The pupils loved to see what tights she would be wearing and were disappointed when she wore trousers. You do find some great patterns.
I am blessed with a great shop in my town. The owner is brilliant and she finds me the right tights with an outfit. I bring her the dresses and skirts and the boots and shoes. She comes up with something in the middle.
I can’t help thinking how great these tights would also work with your green leather jacket and skirt and also that Max Mara green/ floral front sweater! I’m a big fan of tights. They’re a great way to do shorter skirts, they’re warm and clearly (in your case) they’re artistic expressions!
The colour green of the leather jacket is different from the tights (how can you remember I have a green leather jacket??). But if it is ton sur ton, it could work. Oh and that Max Mara green/floral sweater.. forgot all about it as it is a difficult item to style. Might be a bit too much? Two of these items fighting for attention?
To tell you the truth, I have never worn thick tights with shorter skirts as they are still (too) short in my opinion. Oh I tried it once and hated it.
I love bold stockings, so obviously I like this look. No, that’s not the only reason; it simply suits you very well.
Loes took lovely pictures from you!
Why there are roofs inside, has to do with alterations of buildings, so to speak. Annex two buildings and you will have a new roof going over the old ones, in this case. If you understand what I mean.
I understand what you mean with the roofs. You always know these details. I have to say that I thought you would think this outfit to be too classic.
I own several pairs of patterned tights and I find they can add some cool visual interest to a simple outfit. I really like your green and black ones. I enjoyed the variety of art you’ve shown in this post – you always have a great variety of backgrounds in your photos.
It is hard to come up with new backgrounds, especially in winter. Because photos taken indoors are never good, but you want to keep warm.
I have only found out the power of patterned tights two years ago and I am a fan now.
Hi Greetje.
Personally, I don’t think you have to try harder. 🙂
It’s my own experience that when I try harder, my outfits look the most contrived and I usually feel the least comfortable as well. The way you’ve styled your tights and outfit is very chic and sophisticated and I say, don’t change a thing!
I agree that the photo of Loes with the mirrors is really good!
I’ve been away from reading blogs for a little while. I was reading and commenting less, then I took a big of a break all round. Anyways, I’m back and loving your updated blog look!
And yes, I do love the sans serif font that you are using!
Oh this is a very nice comment Sue. Thanks very much. I saw that you visited a lot of my posts in an attempt to catch up no doubt. Not necessary though, I understand that every day life is time consuming.
After a couple of years of boring tights, I’m also finding that patterned ones are very appealing. I love these funky tights on you, Greetje! Lovely backgrounds and some really interesting art. Your cabaret sounds like a blast – glad you got your bracelet back!
Have a great week, my dear!
Same here. I never wore anything else but normal tights (or in my case hold-ups). These patterned tights really add something extra to an outfit. I am not clever enough to choose the right ones myself but the tights shop owner is really good at styling. Lucky me
Lovely outfit, those tights elevated the whole look ! Very clever styling. Thank you for sharing such an interesting backdrop to your clothes.
Actually I didn’t think my styling was all that clever, but I will gracely accept your compliment. The backdrops to my clothes is what makes blogging interesting for me. I love “reporting”.
Only last night my daughter and I were talking on the telephone about fun tights. A teacher at the school I worked in loved to wear fun tights. One day she came in wearing a pair of scratch and sniff tights. The pupils loved to see what tights she would be wearing and were disappointed when she wore trousers. You do find some great patterns.
I am blessed with a great shop in my town. The owner is brilliant and she finds me the right tights with an outfit. I bring her the dresses and skirts and the boots and shoes. She comes up with something in the middle.
Love the artwork too, a great compliment to your outfit.
I even like the soles of your shoes, because that is such a fun and candid pose. I edited a photo so I could see the brilliant tights, and sent you a copy.
❤️❤️
Elle
Candid… that is my middle name haha.
Love these green tights… you know I would..so up my alley ! You look fab in green and black..and I am in love with the simple white shirt dress.. my only complaint.. have I ever had one..?
Is that I can’t see the tights as well as I want to.
I am gojng to copy an image and add exposure or brightness to see it better.
Always Great fun to see you in a social setting!
Great brooch too!
❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
I will try and photograph the tights in broad daylight and send you the picture by email. As the more exposed picture you made wasn’t the right colour either.
Did someone say tights?! These look amazing on you. They perk up any outfit significantly and add entertaining flair. Excellent choice!
You heard that all across the ocean? TIGHTS! haha.
I bought these by bringing all my dresses and skirts and proposed boots and shoes to the tights shop and asked the kind lady of the shop to supply me with the right tights. Which she did.
I can’t help thinking how great these tights would also work with your green leather jacket and skirt and also that Max Mara green/ floral front sweater! I’m a big fan of tights. They’re a great way to do shorter skirts, they’re warm and clearly (in your case) they’re artistic expressions!
The colour green of the leather jacket is different from the tights (how can you remember I have a green leather jacket??). But if it is ton sur ton, it could work. Oh and that Max Mara green/floral sweater.. forgot all about it as it is a difficult item to style. Might be a bit too much? Two of these items fighting for attention?
To tell you the truth, I have never worn thick tights with shorter skirts as they are still (too) short in my opinion. Oh I tried it once and hated it.
Oh that photo of you with the ‘angel wings’ from the lace collar is a delight; I LOVE THAT! Your stockings are fabulous too; I can see why those were such a hit at work. Sylvia looks amazing in that berry colour, doesn’t she? I was thinking what a nice photo it would be with her in that and you in the green top you’re wearing. I can’t wear green very well, but it sure looks fabulous on you. Gorgeous photos and a slice of Dutch life, which I always enjoy so much. I’m wishing you a fabulous week, babe. xx
Yes Sylvia does look good in that berry colour. If I had been wearing the green outfit we would have been very complementary. Don’t you think I suit angel wings haha?
Hello you!
Looking good, as usual! This green and black outfit is one of your nicest – ever! So elegant, classic, so cool. And those tights! I. Want!
And I love the photo taken through the cafe window. Another classic.
What a good week you’ve had! Hope this next week is the same! x
I am so surprised that everyone loves this outfit so much. I thought it was rather so-so. Just goes to show I don’t really know haha. The tights are from already three years ago, so I don’t think they sell them anymore.
Those tights are fabulous! If I wore skirts more often…
And I like the brooch and other gold jewelry, goes very well with the green top.
It’s always about the light for us photographers, isn’t it?? 😉
Light with photography drives me nuts in winter. The brooch is one of the first Christmas gifts I got from Ron. It is rosé gold with onyx in the middle. From around 1930.
LOVE this new green tight outfit and that belt is SWEET! I’m glad you talked about the purse clasp detail otherwise I would have never noticed it.
You always find the most interesting spots to take photos.
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
It is very hard to find new spots to take photos. And indoor spots with good light… almost impossible.
Showing a tight outfit is rather different for me, isn’t it? My colleague is always complaining about the loose fits of my clothes. She wants to see my waist.
I love how you often combine photo sessions with even more quality time with your friends by doing some kind of activity. I am sure you two had a good time (again). As for the outfit: I prefer the one with the green boots and white dress, probably because I love wearing white in winter as a contrast to the oft darker days and also because I feel the fantasy tights get more attention with this outfit. Have a great week (be it glamorous great of ordinary great).
Love, Lieske
I think you are quite right, but I wanted to use the tights for another outfit. As I said, I have to try harder and come up with an outfit equally nice as with the white dress.
Your green black outfit is super chic. Perfect for the visit of an art gallery. I am pretty impressed that you were allowed to make photos there. Thanks for sharing. Great pieces of art. Nice selection.
Most museums let you take photographs. Only you cannot use flashlight. As that will harm the art.
The outfit is rather chic and classic.
I love the option of fun tights. In fact, I’m finally getting my post out this week (on Wednesday) where you are part of the show!!!
I think it’s a great example that these tights may be green, yet they look almost grey. Maybe it’s different in person!?
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
No not at all, these tights are really green green. Not a grey streak anywhere. Only black with the green. Bad light… the pits.
I am very curious to see your post on Wednesday.
Greetje