How to walk in high heels – An homage to

Happy saturday! Finally some time to do what I love to do, write about inspirational things, persons and fashion! Today I want to give a homage to one of my favorite books; How to walk in high heels, written by Camilla Morton.

Radiant Orchid – A how to

Hi there! Today I wanted to share with you some inspirational photo’s, to get you to start wearing orchid. This great color, which happens to be one of the trending fall 2014 colors, you can read the article about those here, is definitely a color which makes your look sparkle. I am a huge fan of color theory, and I am always trying to figuring out which colors suit me best, and for which occasion or mood. I think this radiant orchid is a unique color, not many women wear it. That is why I want to encourage myself, and you today, to step out of your comfort zone and start wearing orchid! You can use orchid in big blocks, like a winter coat, or as a little dash using the color in your accessories.

Good things come in two’s – Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Hi there! Today, I wanted to post an article about a fashionable set of sisters, who have inspired me since I was little. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Former child/teen movie stars, and nowadays designers of the huge successful fashion brand The Row. These sisters have a great eye for fashion and upcoming trends. Outfits I saw them wearing a couple of years ago, which were not understandable at the time, are now very on trend. So I’m keeping an eye on these twins!

Magic in the Moonlight – inspirational fashion in film

A couple of weeks ago, I went to the movies with my mother. She wanted to see the new Woody Allen movie, Magic in the Moonlight. And wow, didn’t that movie blow away my mind!

The movie is set in the 1920’s, in the south of France. Colin Firth, who plays Stanley, is a famous illusionist who is hired to investigate a paranormal gifted girl called Sophie, played by Emma Stone. I do not want to give away the plot, because I absolutely think you should see this movie for yourself! And no, it is not a scary movie about paranormal activity, it is a romantic comedy filled with the most beautiful locations, clothing and landscapes. I love, love the sweet pastel colored dresses, the retro bathing suits and the gorgeous gardens where they shoot some of the scenes. I also adore the way Woody Allen shot the movie, it has a very slow and relaxed pace, but it is still interesting. The chemistry between Stone and Firth is very exciting! The movie pretty much represents the pace of the southern of France. Now the days are getting shorter and colder, I can dream away when I look at these pictures from the movie! Oh, take me back to those summer days.

Roman Holiday – Claudia Schiffer

On this beatiful Sunday, I wanted to share with you some inspirational photographs! A beautiful Vogue editorial published in the 1994 December Issue of Vogue US. The editorial features Claudia Schiffer in a shoot around Rome, inspired by the famous movie Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn.

Dressed to Kill – Ursula Andress

First I want to apologize for posting so irregular lately! I have been very busy with numerous project, but from today on My Amaroo is on top of my priority list! This morning, I felt like watching an iconic, old movie. I get a lot of inspiration from old movies. They inspire me to design clothes, or to put together an new outfit for an new look.

Artist I love – Alfred Stevens

Ever since I started studying art history, I have been so inspired by artists and their paintings. I have also gotten to know more artists, besides the ones everybody knows like Picasso or Rembrandt. I think art can do a lot when it comes to fashion. Art can inspire you to try a different look. That is why today I wanted to share with you some incredible inspirational paintings, made by an artist called Alfred Stevens.

Why you should start wearing red

Let me start by saying that this will not be a post about how much I love the color red. My favorite color is ocean blue actually, but that is for different reasons. This is however a serenade to the effects of the color red, and how red can become your weapon in daily life.

Edie Sedgwick – the tragic story of a 60’s muse

Socialite, actress, model, and muse. Andy Warhol his muse to be specific. The life and style of Edie Sedgwick inspired me to write a article about her today.

Inspiration: John William Waterhouse

Today, I want to share some paintings by one of my favorite artists, John William Waterhouse.