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Travel Capsule: Pics from my August Trip

Angie

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Just got back from seeing my Dad in the Netherlands for 8 days. It was a great trip. My darling Papa was happy, and is thankfully doing quite a bit better at the moment. Summer agrees with him.

My travel capsule worked out perfectly. I felt pulled together, fresh, polished and comfortable each day. My outfits were sufficiently pretty and practical, and adequately professional when they needed to be.

It was unexpectedly warm for the first three days, and coolish for the rest. Walked my feet off and had very happy feet. As I predicted, I wore two pairs of loafers throughout the trip, and left the sneakers for plane travel. You can see most of the outfits I wore below - mixed and matched as I desired. Lots of colour and variety, which made me happy. LOTS of people in the Netherlands wear double denim, and I happily participate my way.

Saw my dear friend Inge on the trip. She looked fabulous, and we had a BALL shopping in Arnhem. Bought wonderful goodies for Fall, which we'll share later. Always great to spend time together.

Saw my brother who flew in from London. It made my Dad literally sing with joy to have both kids together. Priceless.

The East side of the Netherlands where my Dad lives - right on the German border and in the opposite direction of Amsterdam - is GORGEOUS. Very picturesque and small-town-fab. It's getting lots of hip restaurants and stores, and is becoming quite the happening place. Our family does good food in a big way, hence the pics below. We eat well, and walk it off.

#15 is my favourite brekkie. You can't beat the very best Dutch multi grain bread with the best Dutch cheese. Had it daily.

The last pics are on the day of departure where my Dad and friends saw us off at the bus stop. I'm wearing my travel outfit and traipsing my luggage around. I was homesick and needed a little reminder of Seattle before getting to Schiphol.

All pics taken with my iPhone 6 Plus. For those who are interested, enjoy. xo

ETA: My small cross body bag experiment as a second bag option worked well. Also, at this stage, I don't think I'll ever wear heels again.

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Anonymous

I LOVE every single one of these pictures. You have never looked better in my opinion.

Angie

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Sterling, thanks for the kind words. Summer agrees with me too! But mostly, it shows on my face that my Dad is doing quite well.

mtnsofthemoon

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Love the smiles on everyone's face and the town looks so picturesque. Glad to hear you had some good weather. Your travel capsule is stunning and I absolutely love the color combos. Nice to hear your dad is doing a bit better. He looks amazing and you can easily see the sparkle in his eyes with his children. Welcome back.

Suz

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Angie, you look amazing in that pretty floral CeCe top. WOW! Love it also with the textural interest the scarf provides. And in general you glow in that lovely peachy-pinky salmon blush/ coral -- absolutely stunning. I love every one of the travel outfits. So pretty with the scarves and the loafers, which look perfect for the climate. I like the texture of the distressed and/or slightly worn denim with the dressy bags, etc. Wonderful!

Inge also looks really pretty in her blue and white linens (waving to my sister-in-blue). Her auburn (ish) pixie is so great with the blue.

And how comforting it must have been to see Papa and your brother also looking so well. Your father really does look as if summer agrees with him. Or maybe it is all the delicious food that agrees with him. That would agree with me, for sure! Yum.

Sara L.

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Thanks for sharing! I enjoy seeing your photos of your family and the cute town your dad lives in. Also, nothing makes me want to travel more than seeing food pictures from other countries!

Jane

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Beautiful Angie, thank you so much for sharing. Just great! I'm so pleased that your dear Papa looks so well and summer suits him.

Lisa

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Thanks for sharing pics of your trip! This makes me want to visit Amsterdam sometime. It looks so charming! And I adore the family pictures, not only are they beautiful, but those moments captured on film are priceless. I hope you frame one or two of them.

Angie

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Sara, nothing enriches your life more than travelling and experiencing other cultures, in my book.

mtsofthemoon, you're a honey-pie. Dad DOES look amazing at 85. He has incredible skin.

Suz, I'm blushing at your awfully kind words and appreciating your intuitive and thoughtful words. My Dad lights up when we visit - which is why we're trying to see him every three to four months. These are the moments in life that count.

Angie

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Lisa, you don't want to visit Amsterdam. My Dad lives on the OTHER side, and you should aboslutley visit! Thanks for the sweet words.

Jane, you're as lovely as ever.

rachylou

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Every pic is glorious!

But now who is the little dog?!

Angie

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Rachy, that's Bengel, who was in the park for a stroll and made himself comfy on my lap.

Mirjana

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Looking at these pictures I enjoyed at any moment. I have been in Netherlands just once and spent lovely days; beautiful nature, lots of flowers and excellent food, especially cheese, I love cheese. You look beautiful, so many colors I love them. It's nice to be with family and friends. I especially like blush on you.

Anonymous

I haven't read all of the comments above mine, so I'm sure I'm repeating everyone here in saying :
1. how happy and wonderful your papa looks!
2. how much he and your brother look alike!
3. how gorgeous the town looks and how much vibrant colour there is!
4. how great all of that food looks!
and
5. how wonderful you looked during your trip. You packed like the pro you are, and it shows in the outfits you wore!

Glad you're back

Ginger

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Wow, your dad looks great! Such happy, colorful pictures! <3

- Your brother and your dad have exactly the same smile. Wow.
- That color scheme! Very sherbet-y, in the best way. You wear that pink/blush/coral color in particular so well.
- The name "Lindeman" in the cheese shop picture reminds me of my parents' vintage/antique baby grand piano. The maker is Lindeman & Sons; I believe the firm was bought by another firm in the 1930s.
- I now want to eat all the fried potatoes I can find. Not the best influence, since I'm supposed to be eating low carb at the moment!

texstyle

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You and your family all look fantastically happy, well fed, and of course well dressed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and outfits. Love those blush colors on you!

Barbara Diane

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I can't decide which photos I like best, the ones of you in your outfits, the travel photos, the food, or your dad. I think your dad wins. He is radiant. I love his smile. And he looks quite dashing.

RobinF

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Love the pics, it looks like such a cute town and you all look so happy to be together. It's so special to spend time with family while you can. I can't wait to try the breads and cheese when we are in Amsterdam (less than 2 weeks now!). I've already googled the nearest shops to where we are staying for cheese and wine

Greenjeans

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So many beautiful colors!
What are the pants you have on in 21/22? I like the look of them very much.

Joyce B

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Thanks for sharing the beautiful family and travel pictures. I am glad your dad is doing better, he certainly looks very happy having his children around.
The town looks lovely and the food looks the most delicious.

Joy

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Oh my! The food! The flowers everywhere in the lovely village! Your dear Papa, brother and Inge! Stunning outfits and new specs in action! Such happy pictures, but #48 is a stand out photo. Thank you for sharing. There is mystery too..the little dog you are holding, the older women in #53 and #55. I'm glad that it was a good trip and your shoes and wardrobe worked well. You look gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

Berkeley Girl

Angie, as a newer member of the YLF forum, it is so delightful to see your travel photos and outfits! Very inspiring.

I love The Netherlands and it's been far too long since I've been. Now I'm longing to return more than ever.

I love all the outfits. As others have remarked, you look especially amazing in the coral/blush/salmon looks in photos 5, 6 and 7, and again in 23 and 25. Just gorgeous.

Your papa is adorable.

Seeing this post makes me realize, I'm really going to have to figure out how to up my photo-taking skills!

Diana

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I'm so glad to hear your Papa is doing better! :D. I'm sure visits from his wonderful children are helping! Love seeing all the photos - so colorful and happy. #25 is my favorite.

Style Fan

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Your papa looks very well. How wonderful for him to have you and your brother visiting at the same time! The town is so pretty. Your capsule certainly worked out well.

Angie

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Mirjana, YES. Lots of flowers in the NL. Love that. Thanks for the kind words.

Lisa p, I'm glad to be back too. Missed my boys. The NL is VERY colourful, and people wear colour. It's in my genes, I guess. You just don't see black from head to toe, or very much black at all. The decor is colourful too - as is the food, and just about everything else. (YES, my brother and Dad look alike). Thanks for the style compliment.

Robin F, stay OUT of the tourist areas in Amsterdam. You'll have a much nicer trip if you do. REALLY.

Thanks for the gracious words, Texstyle.

Ginger, I prefer gelato! And potatoes are good carbs.

Greenjeans, they're my old Rag & Bone cropped wide leg jeans. Favourites.

Barbara Diane, Dad wins hands down.

Joyce B, you're sweet.

Joy, #48 was my late Mum's birthday - Sept 1st. I took my specs off because she didn't wear specs, and because I resemble her. Made me feel closer to her.

Angie

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Berkeley Girl, welcome to YLF. Thanks for the kind words, and I hope you get back to the NL soon.

Diana and Style Fan, dead right. Nothing makes my Papa happier than being with his children. Thank you.

JAileen

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The colors suited you so well. You look so fresh. You and your dad and your brother, those pictures are really special. The food looks yummy, too. Thank you for sharing.

Runcarla

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That raspberry/wine colour you papa is wearing in 10-12 is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspirational post and the style tips for the Netherlands... any tips for travelling men-folk?

Emily K

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Coral loves you...the food looks like it was wonderful...your dad is so cute! (I'm glad he's quite well at the moment)...great to see Inge (with a fab hairstyle).

Tanya

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Thank you very much for posting these photos, Angie. Both the food and your outfits are amazing, and scenery is as well. I am very glad to hear your Papa is doing better and very happy to see our lovely Inge.

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