Le cool ...

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                                                                                      sandals: zara,
                                                                                      shorts: primark,
                                                                                      sweatshirt: mango,
                                                                                      bag: v73,
                                                                                      watch: michael kors,
                                                                                      sunglasses: ray ban,
                                                                                      rings: lovely, parfois,
                                                                                      ph. Olja


When I saw this sweatshirt on Mango.com I instantly fell in love! After this gorgeous but yet simple piece hit the store I bought it and I couldn't wait the day to wear it! Chilly summer day was perfect to satisfy my appetite for fall clothes, so I match it with white shorts and gray bag.
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Inside Space with Yours Truly

So this is a bit of a first for both me and my blog. A video. Of me. Speaking. Three sentences that would normally put a knot of substanstial fear in my stomach, but in the creative, capable hands of Verity and Chloe Pemberton, the whole experience turned out to be million times better and easier than I thought possible. Anyone that manages to make a video of me that doesn't make me want to slam the lid of my laptop down within the first 5 seconds is pretty talented! 

So here is me and my (soon to not be) place for the final installment of Inside Space for Verity's blog They Don't Know Yet. Check it out if you haven't already as well as previous Inside Space videos with the girls behind one of my favourite London blogs Helen Glory. 

There's a bit of a travel theme as we talk holiday reads, products that make it into my suitcase and the next destination on my wish-list. Apologies in advance for my wonky hair - a badly timed hair cut is to blame. 

UPDATE:  Those of you asking about my necklace, its from Marc by Marc Jacobs and you can get it here. (And it's only £39) There's also one in Rose Gold which I'm also tempted to add to my collection.

Director / Verity Pemberton 

Production / Primrose Productions

You ain't messing with my dougie ...

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                                                                                     sandals: zara,
                                                                                     shorts: new yorker,
                                                                                     t-shirt: new yorker,
                                                                                     jacket: zara,
                                                                                     hat: h&m,
                                                                                     watch: michael kors,
                                                                                     bracelet: morellato (here),
                                                                                     ph. Maja


If you are following me on the Instagram (@vanjaam) you already know about this look. Favorite shorts lately, mixed with Zara studded sandals, hat with red stripe and a denim jacket  over all.
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For those who are asking me lately about my wavy hairstyle, here is a video (click PLAY) where I recorded couple months ago how I'm curling my hair. :)

White&gray ...

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                                                                                    sandals: zara,
                                                                                    shorts: thanks to Sheinside (here),
                                                                                    t-shirt: mango,
                                                                                    blazer: thanks to Sheinside (here),
                                                                                    bag: V73,
                                                                                    sunglasses: raen,
                                                                                    bracelet: Morellato (here),
                                                                                    watch: michael kors,
                                                                                    ring: parfois,
                                                                                    ph. Maja


Last two weeks I was on vacation, but guess what? I was still working despite that fact! The new project will be revealed soon and I can't wait to show you! Hope that I will also manage to get a few days off again so I can relax on the beach somewhere!
In the meantime, here is a new look! This shorts was quite challenging because its probably one of the most photographed items during this spring/summer season, and I decided to go with white blazer and gray t-shirt with leopard print.
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Crushing

Thanks to Rodarte's new teen-fantasy short film, I have a massive new girl crush on 18 year-old model, student,  Saint Laurent intern/muse and all-round babe Sidney Williams. 

If you haven't already, you can check out the short film here. Inspired by cult fantasy favourites Labyrinth and The Princess Bride, it's sure to win over any of you who, like me, grew up with The Never-Ending Story, Crystal Maze and games on the Nez.

Shortaralls

Meet my favorite thing to wear this summer. 

Easy, comfy and oversized, why did we ever stop wearing dungarees? Plus, they immediately make you feel like Joey Potter which I personally am all for.

I like mine over a simple triangle bra or failing that, a plain white tank top. The baggier the better.

Ph. by James Wright

Below are said shorteralls out and about in the real world (if you can call Wilderness that) shot by Vogue.com (top) and Frances Davidson for Harpers Bazaar (bottom) last weekend. 

Feeling Tartan

Just a couple of degrees cooler and my attention has subconsciously shifted from summer to autumn in the last couple of days.

Planning on living in a pair of tartan trousers just as soon as I can get my hands on a pair and I think these Paige jeans might tick all the boxes. Still loving a proper turtle neck too. 

Jeans // Paige

Top // Splendid

Boots //  Fiorentini & Baker