MELK

Cool Illustrations --> Kris Tate!

2012-02-28T23:34:00.000-08:00

As you know, I L-O-V-E illustrations! But these are really cool! Kris Tate makes a perfect mix of photo's with neon graphics, it's nice! And they're available on canvas, framed, iphone case, laptop case, on
t-shirts, you name it! Via Society6. X, Melk

Enjoy, Stay Sweet & be Free to Love

2012-02-27T23:10:00.000-08:00

Knot So Bad

2012-02-26T23:06:00.000-08:00

New Musthave --> Neon Bowling Bag!

2012-02-25T02:01:00.000-08:00

OMG! When I saw these bags I had to post it right away! They just arrived at Pull&Bear and are perfect this spring to get your Neon on! I really want to buy the green and the pink!

Shop them here! X, Melk

The True Inspiration

2012-02-22T23:16:00.000-08:00

Catwalk shows may be on a tight schedule, but the rush in these shots is faded to the background. The true people, what they are wearing, how they make a trend their own, that's truly what's inspiration to me. They make their own new looks & thanks to the photo-bloggers they are like an extra catwalkshow to me! Love all the colours we keep on seeing!! X, Melk

ALL SHOTS BY TOMMY TON

Like to Love Holly Fulton!

2012-02-21T23:31:00.000-08:00

Holly Fulton's Fall 12RTW collection is really cool! I love it when the a designer dares to be different. Several designers so far are showing these kind of 'New-Age' graphics, which is cool in combination with these colours. I really like to love this collection by Holly Fulton! At the same time I'm exited to see what else is in store for us in Milan & Paris! X, Melk

Warm Wooden Home

2012-02-20T12:17:00.002-08:00

A Touch of Gold

2012-02-19T23:23:00.001-08:00

No 4. BRVTVS via Of a Kind

All other via tumblr

Be Young, Wild & Rock your Style

2012-02-19T02:33:00.000-08:00

Quote of the DAY!

2012-02-16T23:20:00.002-08:00

Tough Girls - Rule Forever

2012-02-15T23:19:00.000-08:00

# 3&6 : Via Topshop Newgen 10 Line

# 4&7 : Via Cannibal's Find

All others : via Tumblr

Citytrip! My Berlin Loves

2012-02-15T13:02:00.000-08:00

Last weekend my & my best friends were in Berlin for 2,5 days to celebrate some Bday's. We had so much fun in those days, it was freezing but cozy& fun! Here are my absolute loves in Berlin, hope you like!

#1 Love the View : Our Apartment in Friedrichshain via Only Apartments

#2-5 Love the Street-Art : All over Friedrichshain neighbourhood

# Love the Store: Le Gang

[Cool streetstyle store for guys & girls]

#8 Love the Club : Suicide Circus [techno=berlin=techno]

#9 Love the Sunday Morning Breakfast : Kaufbar

[A really cool vintage cafe where everything is for sale! One of my friends bought the egg-cup she ate from :D. It's the coolest e-v-e-r, check it out!]

#10 Love the Vintage Market : at Mauerpark

[Too bad for us it was like -21Celsius & snow so even the sellers were freezing and all the product were snowy!]

#11 Love the Street : Oderberger [For all the sweet cafe's, the beautiful architecture & some cool vintage all in 1 street!]

Enjoy! X, Melk

Cool! -> Nail Art!

2012-02-13T23:25:00.001-08:00

Lately I've been seeing a lot of girls doin' their nails in a different, more stylish way. With just a few colours of polish and a special pencil, they make the most cool & beautiful things! I can't believe how well done some nails are, it's a way of temporary personal art! In the meanwhile, I'm still trying to get along with the pencil, :) As last photo's show, even with short nails, it's fun! It's a cool way for every girl to express herself! x, Melk

What A Way to Start the Monday -> M.I.A.

2012-02-12T23:21:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how cool this clip is! It's M.I.A.'s new single 'Bad Girls'. The styling is better & cooler than words can tell! I love how she continues to do her own thing and be proud of it.
What a great way to start the week! X, Melk
[ "Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well...lalalaaaa" ]

Pastel Power

2012-02-12T05:55:00.000-08:00

While winter is still going strong here in Amsterdam, in my heart it's always spring! Make sure you're ready for this one because spring is always around the corner! Pastel colours everywhere! Love the Chinese Vogue with Prada's beautiful "Sweetness" s/s2012 collection!

Is pastel is too low-key for you? Don't worry, mix it up with some Neon! And you'll be smoking hot! X, Melk

Make It Classic

2012-02-10T10:12:00.000-08:00

Happy Weekend! X, Melk

Citytrip! -> Cold 'n Cool Copenhagen

2012-02-09T23:18:00.000-08:00

Cool instore styling at Jack&Jones

[much cooler in Copenhagen than here!!]

Beautiful colours & prints by Peter Pilotto

The Musthave for men -> the loose-fit beanie!

"The Scandinavian Look" ->

Loose fit knitted beanie & rough knitted socks with pants in it!

Beautiful colours for chino's [men]

Cool instore styling at Samsoe & Samsoe

The Colour for all women -> PINK!

Back home with a beautiful sky!

The next day this beauty would cause a lot of snow!!

Last week me & my colleagues visited Copenhagen. To be inspired for new collections, but also for the CPH Vision. A fair every 6 months which I really like, because of the no-nonsense vibe, everybody is so friendly! Fashion in Scandinavia is always different from every city elsewhere. It's clean & modern but detailed, it's quality but affordable, it's special but never over the top...Just thinking about it makes me want to go back NOW! Guess I'll see you in 6 months Copenhagen! X, Melk

2012-02-08T23:23:00.000-08:00

How I love Charlotte Free!!

Everything this girl does, she does it with her own style & with attitude, that's why I think she's sooo cool! Here's is a preview of the AW 2012 collection of Complot -> COOL! X, Melk

via: Oracle Fox & Complot

BACK in Town!

2012-02-08T11:20:00.000-08:00

Berlin

London

Copenhagen

Hi There! I'm Back! Travelling these 3 cities in 5 days was amazing, crazy, stylish & cool as WHAT! I'm inspired up to the bone, fired up and ready to work on new collections! I'll be spoiling you next few days with a lot of snapshots, hotspots & coolness!

As fun as is it to leave & explore the world, it's always good to be back! X, Melk

Sorry..Out to Live!

2012-02-02T10:38:00.000-08:00

See you in a few days, I'll be back with a lot of cool stuff! Much love. X, Melk

Cool Words Make Cool Quotes

2012-01-30T13:44:00.000-08:00

With Love from Antwerp : Snapshots

2012-01-29T08:06:00.000-08:00

How I love Antwerp! Just got back from the beautiful city that always makes me happy :)

1. Jutka & Riska [got the pink knitted cardigan + the beaded earrings over there!]

2. Caffenation - Best & most original coffe + hot choco in Antwerp!

3. Saw a lot of Neon, love it, bought it! [accessories]

4.Patty Cake - Sweetest in whole Europe!

5. The Result! [You can barely see the colours right but it's a lot of pink & other bright stuff :)

X, Melk

Friday Night O-U-T

2012-01-27T10:03:00.000-08:00

Enjoy your Weekend! X, Melk

OMG! I WANT YOU -> Strange Planet Animals

2012-01-26T23:16:00.000-08:00

Omg! My didn't just skip one beat when seeing these animals, it exploded!! These animals of Strange Planet by The Good Machine are so cool! This fluor painted little sculptures rule the world! Gotta collect them all! X, Melk

Let Your Mind Run Free

2012-01-25T23:08:00.000-08:00

Gift Wrapping -> Kraft Paper

2012-01-24T23:09:00.000-08:00

Now X-mas is far behind us, it's time for new presents! I'm facing a lot of Bday's really soon, so here is some inspiration to wrap an original gift! I love how you can customize something simple as kraft paper with anything you want, chalk or paint, wool, paper, pictures, you name it! X, Melk

Tough Girls Rule Love

2012-01-23T13:18:00.000-08:00

Cool Webstore -> LEIF

2012-01-22T05:48:00.000-08:00

I love this NYC based webstore LEIF, they've got everything you need to make you happy! Here are my favorites or their current collection. 'LEIF is set out to bring to the world the most special, beautiful things and add an unique touch to day-to-day living.

Well, barely a year old and in my opion, they've reached their goal. Please continue it forever!

Love LEIF! X, melk

via Casas [also a cool blog!]

Mr & Miss Stylish

2012-01-20T09:46:00.000-08:00

The Future Starts Today

2012-01-19T22:49:00.000-08:00

Yeah! Liebster Blog Award!

2012-01-19T13:53:00.000-08:00

Today I received the 'Liebster Blog Award' from my talented friend & blogger from My Attic!! Never heard of it, but in fact it's a great way to share blogs with you. When you recieve a Liebster Blog Award, this is what you should do:

1. Thank you Liebster Blog Award presenter

2. Link back to the blogger who awarded you

3. Copy & Paste the Award on your blog

4. Reveal your 5 blog favorites, up to today not as well know to everyone as you would like to.

5. Let Them know you've chosen them by leaving a comment on their blog.

Once again, thanks so much My Attic!

This is my top 5 of blogs I'd like to give a Liebster Blog Award, hope you like! X, Melk

1. Saskia heeft ook een blog

2. No Pun Intended World

3. Judith van den Hoek

4. Store Without a Home

5. Lydia Kasumi Shirreff

Show Them Jewels

2012-01-18T23:16:00.000-08:00

Always gotta show all the beautiful things you have. I love all kinds of accessories, and this way, you remember all the things you have! Make it personal, do it with style, X Melk

My New Treasure!

2012-01-17T12:55:00.000-08:00

This weekend I finally found exactly what i was looking for, for a long time! A big, beautiful glass bell, or as we say in Dutch 'stolp'. I can't stop looking at it!! The indonesian bust used to be my grandmother's. I bought the robots in Beijing, China. Nowadays you can buy them everywhere, but a few years ago they were harder to find here...:)

Love my 'stolp'!! X, Melk

Glow & Inspire

2012-01-16T10:02:00.000-08:00

Kleine Fabriek : Snapshots

2012-01-15T09:53:00.000-08:00

This afternoon the Kleine Fabriek started! It's the fashion fair in the Netherlands for the littles ones, next week the Mode Fabriek will start, but for now, kids rule the talk of the day! My favorites today were:

1. Z-8, for their brand new 'NewBorn' collection and super cool stand design!

2. Pakhuis Oost, for the way the make a kid's live more fun!

3. Jake Fischer, for their detailed boys & girls collection next to their men & women's.

4. Margo Slingerland, for their cute illustrations mixed with their great new colours [FLUOR!]

Cool Blog -> Design Defined

2012-01-13T11:26:00.000-08:00

I love this blog that's all about really great graphic design & photography.

www.designdefined.co.uk

As a stylist/ designer, this is really inspiring!!

Happy weekend, X Melk

Mighty Mint

2012-01-11T23:07:00.000-08:00

Status Quote

2012-01-11T11:48:00.000-08:00

My World Is Pink

2012-01-10T23:17:00.000-08:00

Two-Tone bracelet with cross via Asos

Amazing Illustrations: Laura Laakso!!

2012-01-10T11:52:00.000-08:00

OMG! I am in love with these illustrations by Laura Laakso! I came across the work of this Hamburg based artist via Monki, who she has delighted with some beautiful illustrations. If you get any chance to get the Monki Magazine in their stores, there's a small poster with her illustrations inside, YEAH!! X, Melk

Where to travel in 2012?

2012-01-09T23:24:00.000-08:00

Ever since NYE I'm busy exploring where I will be travelling this year. I love to travel and make great trips. As of now...that can be anywhere. Still doubting, all I know for sure, I want to go somewhere culture, nature, interesting and preferably HOT :) Have you got any tips? X, Melk

Cool Artist: Lydia Kasumi Shirreff

2012-01-09T10:22:00.000-08:00

My colourful heart just got crazy when I came across this artist, Lydia Kasumi Shirreff. I love all the shapes and the colour use in her work, which makes it so easy to love!

Here's what she says about her & her work:
"I am an illustrator and installation artist living in London, thriving on good-looking minerals and dusty astronomy boos. My work encompasses my love of detail and colour and cover a wide range of creative disciplines. I am constantly exploring, always challenging, perennially happy; painting, drawing, making."

Pic of the [Mon] Day!

2012-01-08T23:15:00.000-08:00

The Sunday Blues

2012-01-08T02:48:00.000-08:00

Eventhough I've absolutely got the sunday blues...I will always get up for a High Tea [lunch for us] with my best girlfriends! So...let's make today ridiculously amazing! X, Melk

Snapshots of the Fleamarket Amsterdam

2012-01-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

Today I went to the biggest fleamarket of Amsterdam, de ijhallen. I go there monthly whenever I can. Unfortunately I haven't bought a thing because there weren't a lot of sellers today [IT'S A MIRACLE!]. However, I always get happy of the good vibe and just to see all the great stuff! So here are a few snapshots for you, X Melk

What's Stopping You...

2012-01-07T02:34:00.000-08:00

...From being who you truly are!

X, Melk

Happy Bright Friday!

2012-01-06T00:07:00.000-08:00

I love colour but even better: to mix as many colours as you can. In fashion, interior or food :)

Btw, keep an eye on those lace skirts, they are hot & happenin' this summer [sexy too & in a lot of colours!] X, Melk

Say it Loud 'N Clear

2012-01-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

No.2 Red & Black alphabet by Ikea

Cool Illustrations by Jamie Mitchell

2012-01-04T11:51:00.000-08:00

I really like these characteristic wild animals by Jamie Mitchell.

I came across these via Society 6, a webshop for cool, amazing & beautiful affordable art. You can order your favorite on several sizes & products.

Me LIKE!! X, Melk

Shine 'N Show

2012-01-03T11:10:00.000-08:00

Masking Tape by Tas-Ka

2012-01-02T11:30:00.000-08:00

Lately I love everything about Masking Tape. Want ALL the colours - ALL the designs! I really like how Tas-Ka presents their product on their webstore, makes it even easier to love all their products! Masking Tape is just a tiny part of all the nice things they sell. X, Melk

Mellow Monday

2012-01-02T01:33:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 2012

2012-01-01T02:44:00.000-08:00

Let's Rock This Year Like Never Before! X, Melk

My Travel 2011

2011-12-31T08:43:00.000-08:00

New York City

Australia

London [Oxford Street]

Copenhagen [Samsoe Samsoe store]

Cote d'Azur [France]

Paris

Istanbul [Cukur Cuma Cd]

The past year has been a crazy year for me, in every single way! As I look back I've had a of fun with friends & family....But what I wanted to share with you were my beautiful trips in 2011. Every single one of them is precious to me in its own way. How I love exploring the world! Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for me! Have a great NYE, enjoy the party!! X, Melk

Winter Dawn

2011-12-29T23:50:00.000-08:00

How I love all winter colours!

1. via Creature Comforts

4. Alternative Movie Posters by Sam Smith

OMG! Love Minoux!

2011-12-29T11:45:00.000-08:00

I just came across this amazing jewelry by Minoux. Based in Portland, Oregon. I love how they designed their 'Territory Collection' with just a little touch of fluor pink & other beautiful colours to mix it up. Every single piece turns a smile on my face! Wish I would have asked one of these for X-mas :)

X, Melk

5 x Cool Words

2011-12-28T12:24:00.000-08:00

Pin It Up!

2011-12-27T23:49:00.000-08:00

Since I'm planning on arranging an atelier in my house, I really want a big, BIG ASS pin-up board in that room! Hope to show you the result really soon! X, Melk

Snapshots of Dutch Winter Days

2011-12-27T01:52:00.000-08:00

In the past week some views of the Dutch weather & its landscapes were so amazing, I had to share these with you! X, Melk

Sweet 'n Dreamy X-mas

2011-12-26T02:35:00.000-08:00

MERRY X-MAS

2011-12-24T01:38:00.000-08:00

Love, Peace & Happiness, I wish you the best X-Mas EVER! With Love from Amsterdam, X Melk

DIY Project : Friendship Bracelet

2011-12-23T03:52:00.000-08:00

Today I started a DIY project for myself: Friendship Bracelets. I'm using the tutorial from Honestly WTF. I really want it to be finished ASAP, so I will be using every free minute during this X-mas weekend to finish it! Let you know when it's a wrap! X, Melk

Beautiful Art by Pakayla Biehn

2011-12-22T12:54:00.000-08:00

Double Exposure Painting Series by the talented Pakayala Biehn

Pic of the DAY

2011-12-22T01:26:00.000-08:00

Love this editing of a vintage Twiggy picture with lovely flowers in cute colours! Makes my Day! X, Melk

I Want YOU : Vans X Hermes

2011-12-20T13:41:00.000-08:00

Even though these Vans, DIY-ed by Robert Verdi with Hermes shawls prints, have been released a while ago...I've been dreaming about them ever since. Still hoping Santa will take a pair for me this X-mas. The two blacks are without a doubt my absolute favourites! Check them out via Vans' Flickr. LOVE it! X, Melk

Tuesday's Random Thoughts

2011-12-19T23:43:00.000-08:00

X, Melk

Modern Disco Fever

2011-12-19T08:30:00.000-08:00

Even though it's monday,

let's party for the rest of the week!!

X, Melk

Colourful Wisdom

2011-12-18T04:40:00.000-08:00

- :) -

Have a Sweet WEEKEND!

2011-12-16T13:31:00.000-08:00

Lovely Cakes & Random Thoughts by Martha Rich

2011-12-15T23:39:00.000-08:00

Philadelphia based artist Martha Rich painted a combination of desserts & her random mind thoughts for a pop-up art gallery in Brooklyn, NYC.
Via Candy Ping Pong. Love IT! X, Melk

Peace in Mind

2011-12-14T11:46:00.000-08:00

Warm, Sweet & in Style this winter

2011-12-13T13:44:00.000-08:00

For this Winter:

Knitwear to keep you warm, sweet & in style!

Snapshots of the Fleamarket - IJhallen

2011-12-12T23:52:00.000-08:00

This weekend my love & me went to one of the best fleamarkets in Amsterdam, de IJhallen! I really like the atmosphere over there and all the stuff people sell! And the game of bargain = fun! These are some snapshots he made over there, here is his blog! nopunintendedworld.blogspot.com

LOVE this Tumblr!

2011-12-12T11:49:00.000-08:00

How I love the beautiful images on the tumblr of this girl, all the images she posts are beautiful in their own way. I didn't know her tumblr untill she started to follow me on wehearit. Great Tumblr!!

What if there was no time?

Mad Monday

2011-12-11T14:47:00.001-08:00

All I know, it's Gonna be an other MAD Monday!

Deadlines, crazy rush & collections all over the place! -> Off to work!

Love These Tights!!

2011-12-11T05:30:00.001-08:00

Tights by londen based Patternity - LOVE IT!!

www.patternity.co.uk

"PATTERNITY was born from a unique vision: to redefine pattern and shape how the world is encountered."

When in Doubt -> GO Pink

2011-12-09T13:53:00.001-08:00

3 x a Lady this Weekend

2011-12-09T13:29:00.001-08:00

To get you movin' Friday Night:

Velvet high heels - Topshop

For saturday's shopping with best friends:

Velvet boots - Dr. Martens

Sunday's lunch a.k.a. high tea:

Velvet sneakers - Vans

And most important: Do it all in velvet & bordeaux!!

Happy Weekend, X Melk

Cape Town

2011-12-08T14:23:00.001-08:00

The most beautiful capes via Etsy!

1.Vintage 70s fur cape - Wearetribe

2. Cashmere double breasted cape - Sophiaclothing

3. Vintage 60s preppy plaid cape - Fluxluster

4&5. Camel wool cape - Urbanexchange

6. Red vintage Himalayan wool cape - Prettylittleworld

Out of this World

2011-12-07T11:36:00.001-08:00

Dreamy Blues

2011-12-05T14:22:00.001-08:00

Winter Wonder Time

2011-12-05T12:41:00.001-08:00

Mister Melk 2.0

2011-12-04T12:28:00.001-08:00

My NEW Mekka

2011-12-04T02:29:00.001-08:00

I just spend hours on this great Tumblr of the Philidelphia University's Design Center! They've got over 200,000 [!!!] images of anything that has to do with textiles & fashion. As a Stylist/ Designer my day can't get any better than discovering this site. After several selection rounds, here are my absolute loves! I'm so thrilled!! Aaaah!

Click ASAP: The Design Center

Laura Laine

2011-12-01T23:44:00.001-08:00

I love these illustrations by Laura Laine! She makes a lot of work for magazines & [big!] fashion brands. I really like the bodylanguage she gives to the little characters, aswell as the style & attitude! Always puts a smile on my face...X, Melk

Sweets of the Streets

2011-11-30T23:10:00.001-08:00

Optical Illusion

2011-11-30T12:09:00.000-08:00

How I love everything with colour & madness! LOL! I love this serie by Idol Magazine [a magazine to love!!], the styling suits the photography & editing so well, it just makes me happy!!

Idol Magazine

Photography by Adam Richardson

Styling by Simone La Rose & Gabrielle Stival

Too Amazing Japanese Girls!!

2011-11-29T13:40:00.001-08:00

Okinawa Soba decided to collect [really] old photo's of anything that has to do with Japan, to edit [most of] them with cute, mostly pastel colours. One of her series is about Japanese Girls in swimsuits! It's a serie of 44 photos, here are my absolute favourites!

Since Japan is one of my most loved countries worldwide, I got really happy to see these cute, vintage photos. Can't wait to go back someday!

X, Melk

It's A Love Affair

2011-11-28T23:21:00.001-08:00

The Gipsy Life

2011-11-27T10:38:00.001-08:00

One Xtra note: L-O-V-E the teapot!!

Girls We Run THIS

2011-11-27T05:35:00.001-08:00

Girls, We Run this World!

- Attitude - Power - Wisdom - Love - Style -

Me Love Jewelry!

2011-11-26T09:40:00.001-08:00

How I go crazy on some good, stylish, eyecatchin' jewelry! Essential in every girls' happiness, X Melk

Skeleton Me UP

2011-11-25T08:53:00.001-08:00

Have A Boot Friday!

2011-11-24T23:39:00.001-08:00

Boots!! Yes, really comfi for this winter & more than enough ways to speak out your style. Mix them up how you want, with rough denim, a sweet [pleated] skirt, or a stylish dress. Offered: Dr. Martens [in a 1000 designs!!] - Laque - Leather - Velvet - Laces - Studs - Whatever, however you like them!

Just make sure to have your own, really good,

Boot Friday! X, Melk