Spring is almost here and we can start thinking about wearing sandals here in Holland. I hate wearing shoes that hurt my feet and it would seem most fashionable shoes double up as instruments of torture. It has been my ongoing mission to find fashionable, attractive shoes that don’t hurt. Some shoe companies are catching on. Clarks has a great collection this coming season. I bought some Clarks shoes last summer and I loved them so much I could have married them (though my fiance wasn’t too impressed when I said this). They are beautiful and it’s like walking on air when I wear them. Anyway this spring strappy sandals are back in and I’m hoping these sandals are as comfortable as they are beautiful.

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Upon arriving at the Modefabriek the first stand to catch my eye was that of Vive Maria and Pussy Deluxe. Pussy Deluxe and Vive Maria presented a cheeky and sexy underwear line which they have extended with outer garments for women.

I particulary like the houses dresses made of a velvet like material and studded with gems….

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After 2 hours delay, sitting in the train in the middle of a field in Holland, I found my way to the Dutch Fashion fair in Amsterdam. 425 labels presented their fall/winter 2007/2008 collections. Due to said delay I didn’t have as much time as I wanted there but I saw some amazing clothes and met some great StreetDivas. Some of the best dressed people in Holland could be found at this fair. Here are are some of the highlights.

• Patterns are back!
• Bags are the accessory
• Necklaces are big, beady and with lots of extras
• Green is the colour to look for, especially deep emerald greens

 Labels that caught my eye were:

• Pussy deluxe
• Vive Maria
• X-works
• Bomb Boogie
• Blutsgeschwister
• Jesq
• St Martins Scandinavian Design

Madonna wore a jacket just like this in her “Hung Up” video. Now it can be yours. Go to Asos.com