DISCOVERING THE DISTRICT

Shot some quick photos today while discovering my new neighborhood with a friend. Someone living in 'Oud Zuid' as well? Love the district already!

Nike sneakers | Zara coat & leather jeans | Issue 1.3 cap

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Edition No. 2

Bloggers Perspectives is a project in which I will collaborate with various fashion bloggers. Every time a blogger and I will come up with a certain theme or a specific item which we will use in an outfit. Specifically for this collaboration, both of us will make outfit photos. The aim of this project is to show different perspectives of our creative brains. We are aiming for more styling possibilities, more opinions on fashion and.. eventually it will lead to more inspiration for you as a reader!

This edition's topic is the black and white of Ying Yang, in collaboration with other Tao pursuer and great blogger Luba from Well Living Blog. Read about how Tao came into our lives and enjoy the total black and white outfits!

"When I first heard about Tao from my mentor and business coach Fernando Moreno, I ran to the bookstore to buy Tao Te King, a book written by Lao Tse 5 000 years ago. I was so excited that I read it cover to cover in an hour. At that time I was twenty something and I barely understood the mysterious words of Lao Tse, and what Tao really mens, but I knew that I wanted to embrace Tao and live my life upon some spiritual laws and principals. Further more, I wanted to introduce Tao in my daly life, not only by reading books and interpretations of the Tao philosophy, but finding a more practical approach. Tao is definitely a way of life and I was determined to learn and practice to live in balance with the Tao. Luckily, I found a treasure book by Daniel Reid called the "The Tao of health, sex and longevity" which was life changing.  A full practical guide of tools about healthy habits, exercises, nutrition, meditation and Tao wisdom. It has been and will always be my night table book. Another tool that I truly appreciate is the program of Barefoot Doctor. A bunch of guided meditations and energy boosting and breathing exercises that I practice on daily bases. 

Living the Tao one day at the time is for me the only way to bring long-lasting fulfillment" explains Luba.

"I've been introduced with Taoism only a few months ago. I got the book Tao of Pooh, written by B. Hoff, as a present of a dear friend of mine. First it was one big question what the book was going to be about, but after reading just a few pages, I knew I could really identify with the philosophy of Tao. Indeed.. I was getting more and more enthusiastic about it. I recognize a lot of it in my own thoughts and view on life. Taoism gives me the chance to hold on these optimistic thoughts and evolve them further" says Sophia.

Tell us your thoughts on this edition of Bloggers Perspectives and check out Luba's blog here.

THE WORLD IS MINE WHEN I WAKE UP

A little dedication to Erykah Badu; one of my favorite musician. I've listen the album Baduizm for like.. uncountable times. Really. I can listen those songs the whole day long, for the rest of my life, without getting feeling sick of it. Sometimes I have these evenings when all I want to do is philosophize. Sitting on the ground, with a glass of wine, something to smoke, a pen and notebook, my macbook used as a reference guide.. and Erykah Badu.

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FOLLOWINGS

I'm blogging for only two months at Tao of Sophia, and I've already got 100 followers on bloglovin. I'm not really confident using the word "already", because it's far from the amount I would like it to be. Yet.. I'm kinda satisfied! Anyone who once has started a blog, knows how hard it can be to build a loyal following. So thanks to the ones already following me!

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The black spot on my little finger isn't a tattoo or so, it's from painting the windows in my new home haha. Interior posts sure coming as soon as I'm moved! And I rediscovered this jacket of the Kate Moss collection at Mango. I forgot I even had it, and now I'm wearing it every day haha.

Next Bloggers Perspectives is in collaboration with Luba of Well Living Blog. Stay tuned!

Mango jacket | Primark boots | Zara skirt and sweater | Daniel Wellington watch | Mango bracelet

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NEW IN: BIKER PANTS

Love my new leather(look) pants of the new collection of Zara! 

Sorry for the lack of updates. Still have to find my way through personal style blogging, as making outfit photos and keep in mind to update etc. And just got the keys to my new home in Amsterdam!! Got a cute studio in the most beautiful neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Oud-Zuid. Still can't really realize it. Punch me?

Would love if you'd send me links to your interior inspiration posts!

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UPCOMING PROJECT

I have a new exciting project coming up in which I will collaborate with various fashion bloggers. This photo belongs to the first part of the project where I will team up with Selina of Black Mixed Blood. So, stay tuned! I'm going to prepare myself for a festival now, named 'Shoeless'. Yeah, you got it right. No shoes allowed.


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MKA OLSEN FOR BIKBOK

I don't want to bore you with this shoot of the collection of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for BikBok (you've probably seen it more than twice already), but I just looove this collection! And I find it a pity that BikBok doesn't send to other European countries for the moment, besides Sweden and Norway. Aaaaah. I was kinda hoping that people would have start selling pieces on Ebay by now, but that doesn't appear to be the case as well. Such a pity..
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