Heat wave

I'm surviving a heat wave in Amsterdam (after escaping a heat wave in Montreal), the humidity and high temperatures rendering clothing an extraneous element in my life. Though, I have to say, this 10 Euro h&m white triangle string bikini is the best bikini I've ever had - not necessarily because of the style or quality, but because it fits me perfectly.

If anyone would like to join me, throw on your favourite bikini and meet me in the fridge.

xo Happy heat wave.

Pictures taken by the boyfriend with the Hipstamatic iPhone app
(pissing off analog photographers everywhere)

Shakuhachi Spring/Summer 2010/11

Ok, so maybe if Bambi Northwood-Blyth was modeling a collection of burlap sacks, I would still blog about it because I'm IN LOVE with her (along with EVERY OTHER blogger, I know). But here's an Aussie label I love for its laid back, breezy, beach-town vibe. I imagine myself leading a happy coastal life whilst donning a sheer floral jumpsuit. But Shakuhachi is so much more than just beach. It's sexy and  sophisticated in its details, like the cutouts of the maxi dress and the lace and sheer details in the last two dresses (love that pink bandage dress). 

Acne pre-spring/summer 2011

I'm digging the big floppy leather hats, the chunky boots that AREN'T wedges (sorry Atacoma fans - I've always hated those), the pant suits, the long trench with the short shorts and this general "Cowgirl Assassin" look, which I'm sure are the EXACT WORDS the designers would use to accurately describe the collection (ha).

via Coute Que Coute

M.I.A.

I disappeared for 2 weeks. True story. Sometimes you just need to shut down all electronic devices and go home, right? Meanwhile, I had all these amazing cute little outfits in Montreal, of which I took zero pictures. And I think I broke my camera this morning on the plane.

= BEST BLOGGER EVER.

So here are 4 ragtag shots I took in the past 3 weeks. Yeah, I gotta get it together...welcome back to the 'Dam, Tu-Linh.

Brief Brussels moment. (I miss you, my lovely friend in a sea of sketchy Spaniards)

Rooftop moment.

Asian moment.

Pin-up moment.

Forever obsessed

with this couple.
Serge and Jane. Sexiest couple EVER award goes to...

Currently intensely obsessed

with her shoes.

Perfect summery peep-toe lace-up heels, come to me. Let me find you. Seriously, if (the gorgeous) blogger from Columbine Smille walked by me, I would tackle her to the ground and pry them off her feet while telling her how much I love her blog.

Still kind of obsessed

with denim shirts.
And Bambi Northwood-Blyth.

Stella McCartney Resort 2011

One word: lace. Lace shorts. Mini lace. All leg and a little lace. Not an over-elaborate "you look like a doily" lace. Detailed but simple lace. Just a bit of lace peaking out from under a tailored coat or jacket. Lace in colour. Lace in powder blue. Blue lace overlay and a lace bouquet on one shoulder.

(via Style.com)

(via Jak&Jil)

Last Night

Helmut Lang Spring 2010 RTW and Resort 2011

I'm focusing mostly on the denim and t-shirt aspect of Helmut Lang's resort collection because it encapsulates what I like most about Helmut Lang.

And on that note, why not flash back to the Spring 2010 collection too? Especially since a) I loved it, b) I never posted about it, and more relevantly c) it was designers Nicole and Michael Colovos' introduction of a denim-focused line. A little minimal, a little goth, lots of tight leathery and legging-y things = "tough-chic."

This one's for my girl Andy and all the other badass girls I know.

Helmut Lang Spring 2010

Helmut Lang Resort 2011

(via Style.com)