indigo block print kaftan from ibiza

I always get a lot of questions about my outfits in (private) messages on instagram and mails in response to blog posts.

Some kaftans are made by myself, some of them I found in secondhand shops, most of them I found abroad. Some in Lisbon, some in Londen. And some online.

This block print kaftan dress is from Aurobelle Ibiza. Have a look at their colourful exclusieve collection! The aim of owner Jane is to create beautiful garments in the most ethically and environmentally conscious way possible and support artisanal practices around the world, making each piece uniquely beautiful.

I fell in love with this indigo blue beauty! A super light organic cotton fabric, awesome handmade block print design and even pockets!

Slow fashion, wear clothes that matter.

Throughout the years i've discovered my kaftan dresses are timeless and perfect summer wear for almost any occasion.

I started wearing kaftans when i went to Marrakech more often. It feels more comfortable and respectful to adapt your outfit to the culture and it's effective in the heat and yet very feminine.

I've been wearing my kaftan collection for years and it's not going to fall out of fashion, so it moreover seems to be the most sustainable part of my wardrobe.

The ones who know me, know that I could wear kaftans all day every day...

A kaftan in summertime creates comfort, ease in the heat, and very much a sense of grace. Also after summer, a kaftan is the perfect stylish loungewear after a bath or shower. You can wear it all year around.

Alltogether slow fashion!

apparel

This week I photographed the favorite pieces from my summer wardrobe.

I made an overview of images per item (tops, bottoms, dresses and jumpsuits) and printed the sheets.

Obviously unnecessary but fun to do... and it reminded me of the dress up paper dolls, which I loved to play with in my childhood.

This flashback gave me the idea to cut out the photos so that I could make all kinds of combinations, without changing clothes.

A handy overview of my summer wardrobe. Practical because I love to travel light.

It makes packing your suitcase a lot easier if you bring as few pieces as possible. You can get the most out of your favorite apparel and change your outfit continuously.

summer stools

Two handmade wood & wool stools in the S H O P.

Scrapwood stool legs with a cover of Moroccan wool!
One stool seat is covered in white yarn and the other one is covered with turquoise crochet.

Both handmade, summer style and unique.

crochet bikini top pattern

You can download the crochet BIKINI TOP PATTERN in my Etsy shop.

The wood & wool bikini top I posted recently was made with 3 colours and wooden rings. I received a lot of questions about the pattern. I've made it years ago without a pattern. I've worked out the step by step process with lots of detailed photos (18 pages) of this new crochet bikini top. The bikini top pattern is available in English and Dutch.

All you need is 50 grams of crochet cotton to make your summer bikini top! Choose your favorite colour and get started.

It's not difficult at all and it takes just one day to make it. This jeans blue bikini top I made for Pippa this week. She loves it!

summertime

A bit of boho on the beach.

pastel colored

There's only one more handmade stool of the summer collection available in the S H O P.

The stool legs are made of white scrapwood and a crochet pastel colored top.

gold ochre

This handmade stool has s u m m e r written all over it.

Another handmade summer stool with gold ochre legs and a crochet top in white combined with all colors of the rainbow.

Now in the S H O P.

One of a kind!

ripe raspberry

A raspberry pink summer stool, new in the S H O P on the first day of summer!

The 'summer dress' with colored speckles in the pink yarn has a rim with four different sides. It's a white slip stitch finish, alternating with turquoise, bright pink, black & white, gray and rust. The stool legs are made of white scrap wood.

stacked stools

Summer collection stacked in the kitchen!

The brandnew handmade summer stools are available in my ETSY SHOP.