FASHIONNERDIC

Hearts desire

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Wearing: Leather skirt DIY, Shoes Nelly

There are times where you look for something you simply can not find.

We all know that I adore leather skirts especially high waisted and I stumbled upon this leather fabric at the place I used to work and brought it home for less then a euro.

I immediately knew I wanted to make a pencil skirt and can not wait to find a bustier to create a very feminine prada chic look.

1996

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:12:00 +0000

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell via Sarenza, Skirt H&M (old)

Took these out yesterday and like I expected they get a lot of attention and comments.

Some refer them to the Spice Girls (seriously, who didn't love the spice girls) other to the circus.

Myself couldn't care less what others think, these shoes are too fierce and I become a giant once I step into these.

And we all know how I love being a giant giraffe.

Pleasure pieces

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Wearing: Silver leather peplum top H&M trend (sale), Printed skirt H&M trend.

Ever since I cleaned out my closet I haven't got myself anything new yet and even though there are some things I want to get, I definitely appreciate my current pieces and enjoy combining them.

These are my two favorite pieces at the moment.

Stolen faces

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:26:00 +0000

Wearing: Leather top DIY, Leather skirt Vintage, Shoes Nelly

Spent the day walking down the streets of The Hague along with my siamese twin Jasper.

Stopped by one of my favorite stores COS.

I was looking for some basics and a dress but did not find (except beautiful undergarment) what I was looking for and left with two full bags instead for Jasper.

However they are some garments that I will definitely 'borrow' from him (and never give back).

Temporary

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:17:00 +0000

Wearing: Floral jacket H&M Trend, Leather top and skirt DIY, Shoes Nelly

With the last decision of cleaning out my closet I have entered the fase of carefully thinking of what I still have and what I will need to buy to have a stable but versatile wardrobe.

The things I currently want to invest in are some basics and a few garments with subtle colors or prints.

Selling most of your clothes sure isn't easy (I'm serious when I say that I went from four closets to one) but it gives such a refreshing/challenging new perspective on your style.

Sticking to what you know will only hold you back and at some point you must push forward.

Restless

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:03:00 +0000

Wearing: Leather top DIY, Rose bracelet ASOS (old), Mint green pants H&M Trend, Shoes Nelly

Both restless body and mind creates the conflict of not being able to stay inside for longer than a day and it is pretty tiring since my mind says there is no time for rest while my body says otherwise.

However while running errands I somehow (Ok I admit I went looking for it) bumped into the book I-D Covers (1980-2010) and totally looking forward to read it in bed later today after I get some work done.

Antinomy

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:03:00 +0000

Wearing: Leather top DIY, Leather skirt DIY, Shoes Zara.

Currently experiencing the desire to wear simplistic but deconstructive lines and whites.

There was still some leather left after making the top and a leather skirt was the perfect addition.

Bloom

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:08:00 +0000

Wearing: Leather top DIY, Printed skirt H&M Trend, Shoes Nelly

Oui we have had a few days of spring and I did not even knew it was possible (I mean little of the Dutch blood I have hardly has cost that problem before) but somehow half of my face got sunburnt and now I look like a shrimp with platinum blond hair.

Not to mention that only one half of my face got sunburnt (we all know which side that is).

Nevertheless I took little of my time to visit some exhibitions and make some time for myself in between the many things left to do.
To bloom one must feed oneself.

Friction

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Wearing: Lipstick MAC, Floral jacket H&M Trend, Leather top DIY, Pants H&M, Shoes Zara.

Het onttakelen van het oude idee van mode

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Marni for H&M shoes (sale)

I find it hard to define it in words but over the years which certainly did not go unnoticed my perception and interpretation of fashion have drastically changed.

It all has to do with the fact that I search for immersion/new visionaries and read more books/magazines.

The person I was two years ago and especially what I wore two years ago has totally disappeared and in my opinion grew into someone who became more sophisticated and able to distinguish herself from others.

Yesterday Jasper convinced me to finally break all the walls down and do a closet clean out.

It sure wasn't the easiest thing to do but after doing it and going from four full closets to one it felt more then good.

It gives me a better view of what I have and how I want to emerge my style.

There comes a time where you have to look ahead without looking back.

Unsound

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:21:00 +0000

Silver leather peplum top H&M Trend (sale), White pants H&M, White shoes Nelly

Can silence be heard?

Visionaries

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:12:00 +0000

Wet Silence Aoi Kotsuhiroi, Tilda Swaton by Tim Walker, Etro F/W 1991

These inspiring images are currently taped on my wall.

Heights

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:59:00 +0000

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell via Sarenza

The fiercest pair of shoes I have in my closet at the moment.

Behind the blur

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:32:00 +0000

Times change and people grow.

I have been blogging for over three years now and needless to say that everything has changed.

From different hair cuts to a growth in style as creating a new visual approach.

Unfortunately nothing comes for free and sacrifices need to be made.

It probably hasn't gone unnoticed that I haven't been updating as frequently as I used to.

I have been putting a lot of effort into working as a stylist and on my portfolio and choose quantity over quality (what I mean by that is the useless impersonal posts simply to have content everyday).

However I would like to give back and take away some of the mystery and give you the opportunity to ask me some questions below which I will answer at the comment section.

Limitless

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:50:00 +0000

Lipstick MAC, Silver leather peplum top H&M Trend (sale)

Who even believes in the word impossible?

For us

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:42:00 +0000

Shoes Annemarie Westen

Those who follow on twitter and facebook might have know where my absence has been about namely focusing on my work.

I recently picked up these fantastic shoes for an upcoming shoot by the designer Annemarie Westen along with other pieces from her collection.

I hardly ever share any information regarding my work but yesterday was a day I will never forget.

Our work got published on both Fucking Young as The Fashionisto and I couldn't be more thrilled and proud.

Our goal was to at least have one publication this year and we were more then excited when we had two all on the same day.

For those who are interested my portfolio can be found here.

Nothing is impossible for those who are willing to give everything to accomplish their dream.

Nameless

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Wearing: Faux leather top DIY, White pants H&M

Vanillascented is one of those creative inviduals I often visit and some time ago she made this breathtaking top.

I secretly was hoping on bumping into a vintage leather top which I could cut but with the lack of time to do anything I decided to make one myself while I have some days off.

Deep cuts and raw/boxy material just the way I like it.

Untitled

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Wear and don't care.

Deform

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:13:00 +0000

Tiny rings H&M (old), Deformed white clutch DIY

I like to take things out of proportion and lately I also adore stiff materials.

Instead of using white leather and create something sophisticated I used some sort of soft white tarpaulin which I later dyed in placard paint to create the stiffness I longed for.

I was hoping for the paint to leave off but that will probably will happen in time as well for the clutch to be more deformed.

Drowned words, wandering thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:53:00 +0000

Wearing: Floral jacket H&M Trend, Vintage Levi's, Shoes Zara.

Good weather never lasts in the Netherlands and this is an ensemble of something I wore days ago.

I have been trying to divide my time between the academy, the library and shoots but somehow I can not seem to manage to squeeze everything into a day.

In that matter I wish that I could be more like Terence Koh who reads fourteen books at the same time (I tried three but failed miserably).

Time is now to fill the gap between reality and dreams what hasn't been done today will not wait for you tomorrow.

Once we all agree

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:09:00 +0000

Always be glad when you encounter something that makes you react.

As a species we have become adapted at letting the worst things slip by entirely unnoticed.

Time is now

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:36:00 +0000

Wearing: Top Zara (old), Skirt Zara (sale), Shoes Zara (old).

Today is yesterday.

Words of silence

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:16:00 +0000

Wearing: H&M floral jacket

At times silence has the loudest voice and the strongest impact.

Undefined

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Wearing: Shirt H&M Men/DIY, Leather skirt Vintage, Shoes Zara (old).

I like to imagine a world where the rules/requirements of male and female clothing is undefined.

The shirt is actually from the men department which I used for a recent shoot and cut off on the set.

I couldn't resist wearing it myself after, there is something I find mesmerizing about that small part of the waist being revealed while continuing into a line of a high waisted garment.

Breaking dawn

noreply@blogger.com (Ilanka Verhoeven) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Wearing: Dress Tiger of Sweden via Bloggerswardrobe, Leather skirt Vintage/DIY, Shoes Jeffrey Campbell via Sarenza.

One must use their imagination to create possibilities who become limitless.