Outfit Jumper: Veromoda / Shirt: New Look / Pants: Next / Boots: Dorothy Perkins / Bag: Guess / Glasses: Accessorize /
Hello everyone, how are you all? Excited and patiently awaiting the long weekend and St. Patricks day? I'm really excited for next week to come, I'm moving forward career-wise and I'm thrilled about it. I can fill you guys in more next week perhaps about this, however, until then today I have a little lookbook to share with you all.
This look was, unfortunately, the only look I shot while I was away. I haven't been away on holidays for over a year and a half if not two years, so with that being said I really wanted to have a good time, relax, eat great food, drink red wine, focus on my holiday and being in the moment. I had such an amazing time, I would have loved another four days (if not longer). It's definitely a place I want to revisit (and a little side note, it was the first holiday abroad with my boyfriend Patrick which was really special).
Amsterdam is such a beautiful place, the architecture, and canals that are absolutely breathing. The leaning buildings really show just how long they have been there. The history is packed into every crevice of the city which you can experience without spending any money by looking at the buildings, walking along the canals, walking through the flower market (which I didn't get to do, but I will definitely do it next time), even some of the canal tours are free.
I adored watching the locals cycling bicycles with their bike baskets full of groceries, books even a furry friend. It brings such character to the city and highlights the way of life there. When walking what you think is a pedestrian area, or crossing a road it's very important to be super vigilant. There are cars, trams, mopeds, bikes... Every type of vehical you can think of everywhere Haha. The fast-paced city of Amsterdam is a dream, the people are fabulous and I already miss it.
We stayed in the XO Hotel Park West which was wonderfully modern, clean and funky. I was incredibly impressed that we had a kick-ass Nespresso machine in our room (which I took full advantage of, and loved every sip of that coffee). The hotel itself was an alcohol-free hotel, none the less they allow you to bring alcohol and food to your room. The hotel menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner has a really great variety. Food can be a little tricky when I'm not at home because I eat a vegan diet. Amsterdam, in general, has so many options for vegans and I found the staff extremely accommodating in non-vegan restaurants.
If you are considering a trip to Amsterdam I would definitely recommend you visit, and set out a plan for each day to make sure you have ideas of what you want to see and where you want to go before you get there. I would also suggest using the Uber app to get around. There is almost Wifi in every restaurant, bar, or cafe, this will make it easy to book an Uber back to your hotel. Uber works out quite inexpensive, and hassle-free.
I would go back in the morning if I could, I can't wait to visit Amsterdam again sometime.
Goodnight x