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Amsterdam - Day 1

9/28/2012

4:00 PM CST - 7:00 PM CET

After more than 10 hours of traveling, we finally made it to Amsterdam! By this time we had been up for 15 hours (10 AM - 1 AM CST). However, when we arrived in Amsterdam, it was only 8 AM CET! So, on this day, I ended up staying awake for 32 hours straight, as I did not sleep during the 8 hour flight!

Outside of Central Station - 9:30 AM CET

After a while of being typical lost tourists, we figured out which tram to take to get to our hotel. After settling in around noon, we were starving. So, we got lunch at a small cafe across the street.

Open-Faced Sandwiches and Salad at CafÃ© Kale

After lunch, I took a couple photos before piling on a coat, scarf and gloves as the temperature dipped. The winds became quite cold and the sun disappeared for most of the day.

For the first part of the trip, I went in and out of consciousness. Haha. I was so tired, I felt like I was drunk almost. I was exhausted and did not bother wearing makeup for most of the day, so please forgive my appearance! Here are a few more detailed photos. =)

After heading back to the hotel to grab some warmer clothes, we walked around the city for a bit. There are so many bicycles as the city is very bicycle friendly. I love that about Amsterdam! Also, 90% of the bikes were cruiser bikes. I noticed only a few mountain bikes. I think this is due to the fact that the city is rather flat and not hilly. So, there's little need for a bike with grip tires and a range of speed. One thing I was always curious about was how in the world do people find their bikes amidst the sea of parked bikes in a lot? I would definitely make a little black and white skull flag for mine. ;D

Typical Bicycle Lot in Amsterdam

Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam

We ended our day of sightseeing at the Openbare Library. It has six floors with a large cafeteria on the top floor where you can see spectacular views of the city. It was just wonderful!

Openbare Bibliotheek: View From Second Floor

Openbare Bibliotheek: View From Sixth Floor Terrace

ModCloth - Pixelated Suspender Cardigan (sale), Brown Satchel (sale), Skirt & Floral Belt (sale)
UrbanOG - Military Inspired Brown Lace-up Boots
Threadless - Banksy Graffiti T-Shirt

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Portland Music Fest Northwest Highlights - Part 4/4

9/21/2012

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

We left the hotel with the same mission: See as much as we can before another late night of shows.

It was considerably hotter than I had anticipated, so I went with a really light, sheer, sleeveless teal top. It has super tiny white polka dots, which I really like. You can see better details of the shirt here.

I snapped the street shot above after walking around the corner from Voodoo Doughnuts. Every other person we saw on the street had a bright pink box with "Voodoo Donuts" written on it. People carried it around like it was a trophy. Haha. Well, after seeing the massive line that wrapped around the entrance to the doughnut shop, I understood the victorious swagger of those who held the hallowed pink box.

Top Left to Bottom Right:

(1) Delicious veggie breakfast quesadillas with spicy pumpkin seed mole from Bijou Cafe;
(2) Would you believe they're the first macarons I've ever had? I'm such a mysterious creature. Hehe;
(3) Deschute's Brewery: Nitro Obsidian Stout, Whiskey Coleman Oak Aged Stout, Sweet Potato Fries!
(4) Deschute's Brewery: Deviled egg with Obsidian Stout mustard yolk filling

UrbanOG - Taupe Skinny Belt & Black Knee-high Lace Up Boots
ModCloth- Teal/White Polka Dot Sleeveless Blouse
TIL Darling - Vintage Bicycle Pendant
Tobi - Wax Coated Skinny Jeans

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あんたはどこかに行きたいの。あたしは沢山な帆船をもってるよ。

9/21/2012

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Translation: Wanna Go Somewhere? I've Got a Ton of Sailboats... ;P

I don't have a nice camera, yet, so I can't do fancy shmancy effects. Haha. What you see is what you get. ;D I really like this location. There was a cool breeze, so it was nice enough for a jacket, but still pretty warm, so the sheer boat print top and sheer leggings kept me cool and comfortable.

Below are some photos I took before leaving the house that show the sheer boat top in a bit more detail. I really like the criss-cross pattern in the back. :D Also, I carried a backpack, which isn't shown above, but you can see some additional photos in more detail including the backpack below.

This is starting to look more like a real fashion blog, huh? Hehe. I should take pictures outside more often, I guess. I dunno. I think I'll sprinkle in those bookcase photos from time to time. I gotta keep it real, right? It all started in front of that old bookcase. Gotta stay close to your roots. ;D~

Also, I want to mention my partner and best friend who took all of these photos and had
incredible patience with me. :D Thank you so much, my dear! <3

Thank you for your kindness!

ModCloth- Olive Hoodie & Sheer Black Sailboat Top
TIL Darling - Brown/Black Backpack & Octopus Pendant
UrbanOG - Black Pleated Shorts & Black Boat Shoes

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Portland Music Fest Northwest Highlights - Part 3/4

9/19/2012

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6:00 PM - 1:00 AM

We grabbed a quick bite from a Thai food cart around 5:00 PM, then headed back to the hotel, so I could put on something a little more weather appropriate, then we headed to Pioneer Courthouse Square for the Beirut show. We got there around 6:00 PM and there were two acts scheduled before Beirut. Actually, Beirut didn't go on until 8:00 PM, so I had been waiting for what seemed liked forever. It was worth getting there early though, as I was so stoked to be in the front row. :D

Beirut @ Pioneer Courthouse Square

After the Beirut show (which was amaaaaaaaazing), we saw Fort Lean and Future Islands at Branx. Fort Lean totally rocked it. Those guys are super talented. Future Islands simply blew me away, though. If you ever have a chance to see them live, GO FOR IT! Their live performance pulls you in like some crazy vortex and then spits you out in the middle of nowhere seemingly until you realize you're actually inside yourself. Yeah. F*cking twilight zone awesomeness right there. Haha. :D

DJ Mr. Jonathan Toubin from NYC @ Holocene

Jonathan Toubin

Around 1 AM, we left Branx and headed to Holocene to hydrate and chill while watching people dance the night away to old 60's and 70's records scavenged by Jonathan Toubin. It was a great night. :D

ModCloth - Typewriter Tee, Slate/Orange Top (Sale) & Teal Feather Belt
UrbanOG - Military Inspired Black Lace-up Boots
Tobi - Black Wax Coated Skinny Jeans
TIL Darling - Octopus Pendant

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations and my Maine Coon, Bonaparte.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*

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