Marrakech diaries

Loves, Happy New Year! I just came back from a truly relaxing and inspiring holiday, which I needed, and by needed, I mean really, really, really needed. Although I am not one for New Years Resolutions and reflecting back on the previous year - I feel that goals should be set and reflections should be made throughout the year, and not just because it is the 31st of December or the 1st of January - this vacation to Marrakech got me thinking. Most of the time I see myself - and I hope others see me the same way - as an enthusiastic and optimistic person. These past few months have been hard on me at times and have really challenged my mentality to stay positive. I felt my energy level slowly going downhill and there were days that I had lost my enthusiasm in working and basically, getting my ass out of bed. However, I signed up for this year of being member of the V.U.G.S.-board (you can read more about this in this article) because I wanted to take up a challenge, and that is what I got! And I am thankful for it! I believe that the tough times make you acknowledge and appreciate the easy, effortless times - there has to be a certain balance. I get to do a lot of thinking about myself this year, due to all the responsibilities my fellow board members and I take on, but also due to the fact that I have to deal with obligations, opinions, thresholds and bumps in the road. I can't really put my finger on specific learning experiences or moments so far, but I feel that I am becoming wiser, less naive, more grown-up, less chaotic, less nervous, more decisive and more experienced in general. These developments are important to me and reflecting back on my decision to sign up for a year in the board, these were the developments that I wanted to achieve back then!

So here's to developments, adventures and new experiences and insights in 2015!

Back to the main objective of this post; showing you all the wonders of Marrakech! Because boy, Marrakech has its wonders. The sun did me so well, as did the food, the architecture, the colours, the materials, the ideas and values of another culture. It is a different world compared to the Netherlands in almost every aspect of society, and I found it interesting to immerse myself in it for one week. I now better understand why occasionally Dutch and Moroccan communities in the Netherlands collide. It takes time and effort to understand one another, and I think both parties have a lot of (unjust) prejudices. During my trip, I posted a lot of photos on my Instagram @confashionsaimee as well, so if you are interested in more pictures, then take a look! Talk to you soon :) xxx

bed sessions

Mango sweater | H&M jeans

These photos are a little different than what I usually show you guys, which makes me that much more curious to read your comments. My dear friend Judith and I went away for the weekend and stayed in CitizenM hotel in Rotterdam. The interior was very modern and state-of-the-art with lots of fun art pieces and accessories. In a hotel room the bed is most important for me; if I sleep well I wake up fresh and happy the next morning, ready to start my day productively and with a positive vibe. I must tell you, Judith and I took the opportunity to use the big queensize bed as a set to shoot these photos. I kept the outfit simple, just a cosy warm red sweater - I love the colour red -, a pair of black H&M jeans and a nonchalant hairstyle with a touch of just-out-of-bed messiness. I hope you like!

eiffel

I am back from Paris! And just like last time, I of course have to start off with photos of the Eiffel Tower. This time around the travel team consisted of my mum, my aunt Sjoukje, my aunt Wenda and my cousin Lotte. Wenda and Lotte live in Australia and fly halfway across the world to the Netherlands once a year or once in two years. Lotte had never been to Paris and she was determined to climb the Eiffel Tower, especially after seeing Sex & the City, Monte Carlo and, my personal fave, Passport to Paris from the Olsen Twins ;) So off we went, and after standing in line for an hour, we arrived on the second floor where we could enjoy the amazing views. In case you are wondering what I was wearing; the coat is from H&M, the dress from Mango, the bag from the North Face and the boots from Sascha. I have three more Paris posts in store for you, which will appear on the blog in the following couple of days!  

beautifully blue

I used to be a huge swimpool lover when I was younger. Whenever we went to the beach, I couldn't handle all the sand and salt sticking everywhere; on my body, in my hair, in my bag, arrghhh, I hated it! However, in the past couple of years of I have gently fallen in love with seas and beaches. Lying on the beach, observing everyone and dipping my feet in the water every now and then; I can't think of better way to spend my summer. I am curious, what do you prefer; the swimming pool or the sea? 

marseille streets

A photo diary of the street scenes in Marseille. I could walk around there all day, every day, just taking in all the colours, the details and the overload of wall graffiti.