When I looked in the mirror I felt “pretty in pink” with these cream trousers and pink jumper. I thought about adding a third colour but decided against that. This is such an elegant outfit and I don’t want to fuss with it. OK, I did add earrings in a different colour, that counts as well.
When I visited Lisa, The Sequinist, in London, she took me to Elizabeth Street which is indeed the loveliest shopping street you can imagine (see this post if you missed it). Lisa took me to ME+EM and said “I bet the shop is totally you”. Oh she was sooo right. I only bought these trousers and this jumper at ME+EM, but I could have taken half the shop with me. It is such a shame they aren’t in the Netherlands. On the other hand it’s a good thing for my bank account.
Kitty was my photographer and this day it was raining cats and dogs. We had agreed to go to a hotel with big windows (indoors) but as we drove away it was dry and we changed plans. Slot Assumburg in Heemskerk would provide a lovely background, said Kitty. The castle is now home to a hostel (Stay Okay) which, to me, sounds as a contradiction, but better use it in a less aristocratic way than lose it to decay. The gardens are magnificent. Alas, we couldn’t see them; it was pouring when we arrived. We had to stay inside and under a lean-to.
Below: Love this bright pink jumper. The earrings are bright blue with purple studs on the earlobe.
Below: For the first photos I wore bright pink pumps bought in Turin with Daniela (you saw them last week). Brand: Marella. The bag is a few years old and matches very well. See how lovely the trousers are? If you fancy them and live in the UK, you can still get them in black. Or in brown. Further in this post you will see you can let the hem down.
Below: I also like it with the pink suede sandals you have seen a couple of times.
Below: OK the above shot was because the building made such a pretty picture haha. You can see the outfit better in the photo below.
Below: Although the shade of pink is different from the jumper, I still think the combination is nice. The hem buttons up.
Below: So far the photos might give you the idea the weather was sunny.
Below: Let me show you the reality. Big umbrella, coat and old flat car shoes as it was pissing with rain. Onwards to the castle.
Below: The off-white trench coat by Les Coyotes de Paris was surprisingly useful in the rain.
Below: My intention was to show the outfit with red patent leather pumps as well, clashing nicely with the pink of the jumper. Only I took one normal pump and one peeptoe pump with me, both for my left foot. Pretending here as if nothing is the matter.
Below: As we walked to another part of the castle I unbuttoned the hem of the trousers.
Below: Two photos taken while sitting on either side of a big window. The rain still gushing. Wearing my baby skin soft flat shoes by Fratelli Rossetti here (also seen last week). Notice that the back of the jumper is almost the same colour as the trousers. The stripe of the sleeve matches the stripe of the trousers.
Below: The wall paintings in this room are very old but I have no idea how old. The tables and chairs are the adjustment for the hostel I guess. Sigh.
Below: There was a little courtyard, but how to cross it without getting soaking wet? Kitty and I rushed to the arches on the left with the big umbrella protecting us both. After which Kitty grabbed the umbrella and crossed the yard to take photos from the door opening on the right.
Below: The zoom lens worked very well. It would have been prettier if those metal hot-keeping things hadn’t been there, but we had to make do.
Below: Changed shoes again.
We had plenty of photos and had enough of the rain. Time to have a late lunch.
Below: Kitty studying the menu, wearing a very nice, feminine top.
Then I searched my bag for my watch and it was gone. Ron had said he liked the outfit better with two bracelets instead of the black leather watch strap. As I am a very obedient girl (….) I had taken the watch off as we started shooting and put it in my bag. We left the bags unattended nearly the whole time. They were in the reception area and I trusted that nobody would go through them. Now the watch was gone. Was I too trusting? Or did it fall out of my bag on the back bench of my car? We searched. No, not in the car. After lunch Kitty suggested we’d go back and ask whether somebody had found the watch. We were still close to the castle. I didn’t have much faith but it was worth a try. As soon as I walked into the visitors centre and asked, a hostess handed me the watch. I was sooooo relieved, so pleased. As it turned out, another woman (from the morning shift in the visitors centre) had already emailed me with the message my watch was found. I had given her my blog calling card. She told me I had lost it on my way to the parking lot. A kind soul found it and brought it to the centre. My faith in humanity is restored again.
Below: At the very last minute I took this photo of Kitty who looked very smart.
What happened in my life this week
Saturday: it was such sunny weather the whole weekend, so we cruised with the boat again, taking friends along. Watson was good as gold. Took many pretty pictures of Amsterdam but cannot show them all. That would be boring.
OK, one more. Below you see cat stairs. The cats of the houses on either side of the red “stairs” can climb down onto the street. I love such things.
Sunday: another bright and glorious day. The last one this year I expect. Ron and I went to the beach in IJmuiden to let Watson run and to have a coffee and lunch on the terrace. I always enjoy the cheeky sparrows that pinch your cookie.
Monday: just work and fitness. Nothing exciting.
Tuesday: Ron and I set off for a few days away. Watson was at a dog retreat where he can play with other dogs. We first went to see the town Dordrecht. Fortunately it was dry (but grey) until 3 p.m., after which it was pouring. And no town is nice when it is raining. I might write a blogpost about our little trip, don’t know yet. Below the harbour of Dordrecht with a giraffe statue in front of it. No idea why.
Wednesday: a beautiful sunny day to our big surprise. We drove further south to Eindhoven and had a wander around town before we headed to the big shop and factory of Piet Hein Eek, a Dutch designer of furniture and everything else under the sun. Mainly known for his tables made from demolition wood. Below you see a chair designed by Piet Hein. The note says: “Designed by Piet Hein Eek and ruined by Job”. Plus an explanation. Job is one of the founders of Studio Job as well as being a designer. They are friends and sometimes collaborate.
In the evening our friend Arine, who lives in Eindhoven, took us to restaurant 1910. What a treat, the food was excellent.
Thursday: a wet, wet day. It was made all well by our breakfast and lunch at Restaurant Meneer de Boer. The owners created such a loving and welcoming atmosphere. It felt really good and the food was excellent. To hide from the rain, we visited the Philips Museum. Amazing to see the progression and increase in wealth over 70 years. After lunch back home and picking up Watson who was knackered after three days playing with other dogs. We finally had him sleeping all evening.
Friday: although back home, I had taken the day off. Didn’t feel like going to the office for this one day. Visit to the hairdresser to cut my fringe. Visit to the orthodontist to check the braces (70 more days to go). Got a pedicure for lovely feet. Read a magazine, finished this blogpost.
Greetje
I’ve seen this post several years later after following a link to see the trousers. I love them with the pink sweater. Clever design on the two-tone sweater and I especially like the stripe on the sleeve.
The cream trousers look terrific, as they do many years later in your outfit with the green sweater.
The brand of the trousers and the jumper, ME+EM, has such excellent clothes. A friend of mine took me to their shop while being in London. If I were to live in London, I would be bankrupt because of them. They do online selling too, but I need to fit and if I do that after ordering and I have to send it back, it is an ordeal. Brexit.
I know I’m extremely late in commenting on this post but WOW DO YOU LOOK FABOOOO!!!! IN THIS OUTFIT!!! That pink sweater is a real stunner on you Greetje!
Try it with one of your white skirts and boots too!
No, I am going to try the sweater with a pair of green trousers. And I don’t have a white skirt and only one pair of white ankle boots. And I do like the trousers very much as well. So I have a few more styling exercises for that one too.
The photos of you in this post are lovely – that shade of pink is definitely your colour! You also look happy and relaxed, which always makes for good photos. I’m glad your watch was returned safely. Shelley
I am so pleased with this outfit and tend to wear it as much as I can. Give me any bright colour near my face.
The photos are always good when Kitty takes them. She makes sure I am relaxed.
This outfit is perfect. I love everything about it. Of course I am a sucker for pink, but it’s more than that. It’s super elegant and it suits you very well!
Which is why I am very pleased with it. Ron said he bets I will hardly wear it. I think he is wrong.
Oh, I really love those trousers, Greetje! I think I prefer them buttoned and shorter, but then you have the miles-long legs for that! You are very pretty in pink! Kitty looks lovely in that blouse. Glad to hear your faith in humanity has been restored, and that you got your watch back! Hooray!
I love the cat stairs! What a nice idea. 70 days of your braces to go! You can do it!
This outfit was a rare find. As soon as I saw the trousers I was sold and hoping they would fit and suit me. When that happened the sweater was easy. It was begging me from the racks full of nice clothes. I just selected on colour.
And yes Kitty looked really nice.
Greetje
That pink and cream together is sublime, I was never much of a pink person growing up but Ive come to really like it now when it is a bit more edgy and cool it is a beautiful colour – that shade is heavenly. Loving the photos – you just have that knack of finding the perfect background and Kittys top is to die for
I am loving Kitty’s top as well. Too bad I cannot wear such things anymore. Oh well I had my days.
Finding a good background isn’t easy and as winter is approaching it will be even more difficult.
Pink as in pastel pink looks really bad on me. But this bright shade is good.
Greetje
Wow that was lucky you got your watch back!
The outfit is very elegant. I think I like it best with the hems buttoned and those soft peach sandals.
Kitty’s outfit is fab. I love that she is wearing sneakers with her skirt.
Suzanne
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I agree about Kitty’s outfit, ever so nice. Wearing sneakers with skirt or dress is hot here.
I also agree with you about the hems buttoned: that is the nicest way to wear them. But it is good to have options. This way I have two pairs of trousers.
I loved your outfit so much I have just bought it. Now all I need are some pink shoes. I laughed a lot about your two shoes both for left foot. I once had two pairs of high heeled black ones. Decided to throw out the uncomfortable ones and then when I went to get wear the remaining pair a week later discovered, you’ve already guessed, that I had only got one of each.
How wonderful Sally. I didn’t know they still had these items in the shop. Being in the Netherlands I can only view their online stock and that doesn’t show any cream coloured items. I hope you will be crazy about the outfit as I am. In winter I will put boots underneath it and wear it with another sweater. For now my pink pumps (coincidence) will be fine. Your shoe story is both hilarious and sad. Gosh you will have been mad with yourself.
Greetje
Absolutely gorgeous outfit — I too love cream and pink. You look beautiful in all the various combinations. Thanks for sharing!
I am very pleased with this outfit myself. It is the more elegant style I am striving for.
Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.
Greetje
I have been looking for a nice trench coat. I like the one you are wearing in this post. Could you share where you got it? Thanks!🌞
Hi Raye,
I bought this coat last year in Haarlem, The Netherlands so that won’t help you I suppose. The brand is French: Les Coyotes de Paris.
Greetje
Thanks!
‘Pretty in pink’ somehow doesn’t seem enough. You look positively RADIANT! I totally love this look. Ahem….I LOVE the matchy-matchy of the handbag and the pumps. Also love the look with the flats. If I was playing in your closet, this might be the outfit I steal.
Happy to hear that Watson enjoyed his holiday. It’s a dog’s life, amirite?
Hahaha… yes Watson is enjoying his life. He is sweet. As for the outfit, I am rather pleased with it myself. I will wear this outfit with a lot of pleasure. In winter I can add boots and another sweater.
Greetje
I especially enjoy the photos of Amsterdam – and your outfits, of course.
I am glad you do. Amsterdam always provides perfect backgrounds. I love that city.
Greetje
DID YOU HEAR ME SAY WOW?!!
THOSE PANTS ARE EVERYTHING!
THAT first photo of YOU in PINK and the LIGHT is STUNNING!
This should be your business card!!!!!!!!
I have a gal from BARCELONA on the BLOG this week……….you may enjoy!!
She makes HANDBAGS with a VINTAGE TWIST!
XX
My business card has another really nice photo. I will change my avatar soon to the same picture.
I will try and visit your blog my dear. Handbags are always nice.
Greetje
Gorgeous outfit! I especially love the sweater. Fortunately for my wallet, I’m in California. But I’ll keep a lookout for a similar one.
Reading your blog every Sunday is really a treat – thanks!
I am so glad you like my little blog. It is good to know there are people out there appreciating what I do. So I have to thank you instead of you thanking me.
ME+EM do ship to the Netherlands but I am not sure whether they also do that to California. And if they do whether you have to pay import duty. I am not a keen online shopper, I want to fit things in the shop.
Oh, that outfit is SO you!! And you look fabulous in the pink. I have Me & Em on my list for shopping when I hit London again. They do have some cute things. I’m so glad your watch saga had a happy ending! Hooray for honest people!
I am very pleased with the end of the watch saga as well. I don’t want to live being distrustful all the time.
And yes, this outfit is very me. The new me I would say. The more elegant me.
Oh, I’ve been WAITING to see this outfit make its appearance on the blog, and boy it did NOT disappoint! It is amazing on you, the cheerful pink and the elegant loose lines of everything are perfect on your tall frame. WOW. We’ll go there again next time you visit, haha.
I’m so glad you got a few days away, that’s great. I’ve never seen cat stairs before, what a darling idea. I’m dying to get a cat, but I have enough creatures under my roof at the moment. Love to you, Greetje! xxx Lisa
I am very pleased with this outfit, it is one of my best. And believe me, I would love to come back to you, London and ME+EM. As soon as my little feet would run. But it is better to get some “flesh” back on my “financial bones” which means I have to save a little. “Did” Turin as well and that was a lot of spending.
We have a cat and a dog and they live as the proverbial cat and dog. Big difference: I don’t have a child.
Loving you back.
Adorable outfits. That first one is amazing. Glad you got your watch back.
This outfit, especially with the high heels, is one of my best. In my opinion. It is comfortable and elegant. Thanks for stopping by Ally.
Greetje