A Delightful Saturday in Amsterdam

Yesterday was definitely one of the days which makes me realise how LUCKY I am to be living in the wonderful city of Amsterdam! Truly, I haven't been enjoying Amsterdam that much in 2013. Just got back from Indonesia mid-January then off to London the weekend after, yesterday was truly my first ENJOYABLE saturday in Amsterdam. 

First of all... who can deny the Beauty of the canals especially when snow started to fall.. 

To start my out and about in the city... I went to my usual coffee spot De Koffie Salon whilst waiting for my hubby to finish up his meeting.

Spotted on me yesterday: 

• Topshop studded ankle boots
• Topshop Petite Supersoft Skinny Leigh Jeans (truly, it's my current obsession). The length fits perfectly on me and they are SO COMFORTABLE! I love them so much that I want to have all colors. Highly RECOMMENDED!

Stepping out from De Koffie Salon, I cannot not stop by and check it out! It's my latest addiction and new eye candy.. MARCbyMARCJACOBS store at Utrechtsestraat.

Afterwards, we went to pick my parents in law who were in town yesterday to have a romantic weekend! I find it so sweet.. :) they are staying in The Floating Hotel. To make it better, I brought them to De Bakkerswinkel, my fave luncheon in Amsterdam.

I had a Quiche Lorraine and ofcourse, we had to order the amazing Scones! Yummm happy belly..... I definitely recommend De Bakkerswinkel if you stop by in Amsterdam and don't mind to wait a bit (unless you make reservation in advance) to do a high tea or just sit for a super nice lunch.

Missing out the 'alcohol', we all went straight to Wynand Fockink. Open in 1679, Wynand Fockink is one of the oldest liqueur tasting place in Holland. Never mind the busy tourists waiting in front of the bar not knowing what to order and not moving from their spot :), if you know what you want.. just walk straight and make your way through! It's one of the places you have to go for a liqueur try out in Amsterdam.

Being the good wife and a shopping advisor, I wouldn't miss the chance to go for a quick shop with my hubby who needed a new pair of pants badly. We went to Carhartt and he found such a good bargain!   He got himself a nice burgundy pants for only 44.50 euros.. 

To end our beautiful evening, we had a lovely dinner at Loetje. Though we had to wait for almost 40 minutes for a table (you can never reserve if it's under 6 people). It's SOOOO worthed! How can you not love the look of the steak :).

In overall, one successful weekend! And to end the amazing day.. we walked through Amstel at night. How can you not fall in love head over heels to Amsterdam.

xoxo

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The Extra Ordinary 8 Days in NYC

After all these years, I finally fulfilled my long time dream .. visiting NYC! It's just like what I have expected all of my life. As of my first time, I'm definitely head over heels and it's love at first sight! We stayed in a charming hotel in midtown west ( can't be even safer as the police station is next to the hotel :) ). It's called TRYP and I can only give great comments about it (super clean, free wi-fi, friendly staffs and they even gave free coupons for free surprises at the bar + the bar is nice, drinks are affordable)! Location is perfect (away from all the busy time square madness but still so close), 1 block away from Hell's Kitchen and subway is just there...

We went through all the amazing places which NY has and I've picked from our pictures' collections (believe me, it's extremely hard.. since we have A LOT and everything is memorable)! Weather had been very keen and wonderful to us and we were there at right timing since it's not too touristy crowded (even no line @ MOMA)!

New York is definitely captivated! I love deeply the west area (hands up to CHELSEA HIGH LINE) and Brooklyn has also caught my attention greatly (def I will explore more the next time I'm going to NY). Shopping is HEAVEN! I still have to write about my shopping spree (I think I have used all my bonuses this year on that) :) well.. I don't go to NYC every month.. so WHY NOT! AND the food (also full report will follow).. GOSH.. I MISS SHAKE SHACK! I envy you guys who have SHAKE SHACK around the corner.

Only one sentence to sum up...

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NYC .. NYC.. NYC Wish List!

Towards my NY journey, these are my 10 (not in order.. as I can't make out my mind on the importance) out of ordinary must do NYC list that I can't wait to experience..

1. Eleven Madison Park

We manage to make reservation!! yay... so much excitement of 19 tasting menu! (thinking about it.. it makes me full)! Review will follow once we've tasted it :)

2. Step my foot in 3.1. Phillip Lim

FINALLY.. I can step myself into 115 Mercer Street. I can't wait to see all my Phillip Lim's wish list with my own eyes (hopefully my credit card can handle)

3. Exploring the Marc Jacob's experience

Go to West Village and explore the whole Marc Jacobs' chains ...

4. Standing in line for Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale (PERFECT TIMING)!

5. Walking through high lane 

6. Getting greasy and yummy @ Burger Joint and Shake Shack

7. Visit Carrie's house @ West Village 

.. well I wonder if I will manage to drag my husband to do this...

8. Wear little black dress, hair high up, hold a coffee and croissant and pose in front of Tiffany's @ Fifth Avenue

9. If we manage... wake up before sun rises, walk through Brooklyn Bridge and watch the sun rises @ Brooklyn Heights Promenade

10. and if time is still nice to me, I will love to check out Brooklyn Flea as I'm a sucker of vintage...

I can't wait.. too much excitements.. but full report will follow after the visit and we will see what can be ticked out of those 10 things mentioned!

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