Delightful reunion Some years ago, during one of my first visits to the Sieraad Art Fair I saw her for the first time. Yvonne van der Houwen, a very strikingly dressed woman. Because there was no opportunity to take photos that evening, I visited her later (in 2013)...
Photography Willem Nijhof for Zin magazine Like every month, I made a photo for Zin magazine. This time I had an appointment with Willem Nijhof who lives in Oene. His style of clothing is striking, especially for someone who works in the automotive industry. He ran...
Special socks or stockings? If you are looking for unusual socks, stockings, tights or gloves, this is the place to be: NicNic Design. You come to mind in this store in one of the 9 streets in Amsterdam. Owner Nicole has been doing her best for years to get the most...
By: MisjaB Friendship This friendship started when Ruth Scherpenhuisen decided to sell one of her kimonos. Marjon van Grinsven saw the advertise on Marktplaats and was immediately interested. Marjon lives in Breda and Ruth in Hoorn. She liked the kimono that much that...
by: MisjaB Handmade costumes The last sale of costumes made for The Dutch Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam is more than 8 years ago. Shortage of space was the reason to organize another sale. On Saturday the 3th of February 3 this sale of costumes that have been used...
"Beautiful young people are accidents of nature but beautiful older people are works of art"
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Hi, my name is MisjaB (1952). Striped shirt, eye-catching glasses and camera, that's me. Paris, Copenhagen, Amsterdam: wherever I go I photograph older women and men with their own bold style on the street. Curious about their fashion secrets? I like to share them with you. Together with my best fashion addresses, and the best tips from my ‘little black book'.
From Vogue to vintage: on my blog you'll find inspiration to reinvent your own style!