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The Power of Vitamin C: How to Achieve Radiant Skin at any age

An enchanting encounter with Diane von Fürstenberg

Ode Al Mar

oslo trousers

oslo trousers

Oslo trousers

€70,00

A stylish and versatile spotted skirt

oslo skirt

oslo skirt

Oslo skirt

€70,00

A stylish and versatile spotted skirt

Vienna blazer

€130,00

A off white checkered blazer

brooklyn comfort black (copy)

brooklyn comfort grey

Brooklyn Comfort Grey

€110,00

Hooded sweatshirt and elastic sweatpants

brooklyn comfort grey

Vintage black Clutch

€80,00

Vintage handbag

brooklyn comfort grey

Oversized jeans jacket

€80,00

With its oversized fit, this signature AndBloom denim jacket offers a relaxed...

colored socks

colored socks

New

Colored Socks

€20,00

Striped socks

brooklyn comfort black

tracksuit

Brooklyn Comfort Black

€110,00

Hooded sweatshirt and elastic sweatpants

teddy stripe exclusive

teddy stripe exclusive

Teddy Stripe Exclusive

€95,00

Exclusive AndBloom Teddy Striped Tote Bag

the sloane coat

the sloane coat

The Sloane Coat

€170,00

Coat with asymmetrical silhouette and wide-line cut

pillow crush

pillow crush

New

Pillow crush

€55,00

Black and white striped pillow case

dianthus grey

dianthus grey

New

Dianthus grey

€40,00

Handmade Dianthus Candle

A Magical time at Hotel Victor, Miami Beach

Spending our Christmas and New Year at Hotel Victor in Miami Beach was an unforgettable experience that we’ll cherish forever. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the hotel’s charm, rich history, and unbeatable...

END OF YEAR journal prompts

Hello darling, The end of this year is in sight, and what...

The TRUTH about GROWING

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Timeless Art Meets Fashion: My Collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum

When I was asked to collaborate with the Van Gogh Museum once...

Endometriosis I am Dee Lifestyle

Embracing Farewell and New Beginnings

Twice a year, I feel a soft, sad ache—a mix of nostalgia...

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oslo trousers

Oslo trousers

€70,00

oslo skirt

Oslo skirt

€70,00

Vienna blazer

€130,00

brooklyn comfort black (copy)

Brooklyn Comfort Grey

€110,00

Vintage black Clutch

€80,00

brooklyn comfort grey

Oversized jeans jacket

€80,00

colored socks

New

Colored Socks

€20,00

brooklyn comfort black

Brooklyn Comfort Black

€110,00

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Sue

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Tell us about yourself? I am Renske, married to the sweetest man...

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Eline D.

Today is the first part of my interview with Eline. At the...

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Janny

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Christiane

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Nelletje

I’ve been following Nelletje for a while on Instagram and have since...

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Karen

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Tell us what you’d like us to know about yourself; My name...

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Tell Us About Yourself? I am Els Dekkers, I am married, and...

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Tell Us About Yourself and your life? My name is Marion. I...

Mieke de Kok

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Tell Us About Yourself? My name is Anneke and I am on...

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Tell us about yourself? My name is Astrid Zeegen, and I’m 55....

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Tell us what you’d like us to know about yourself: I am...

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Tell us about yourself? I am Hydi H. Hoost (yes, alliteration is...

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Mijke

I really enjoy being a stay-at-home mom, but I always kept on...

Renée

Tell us about yourself? It remains difficult to describe yourself, but it...

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Tell Us a bit About Yourself? I am a multi-creative with too...

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left: Blazer and vest – Strelson | Pants teddy – Adidas |...

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Today the third beautiful woman from the preliminary series of 3 nude...

Helen Roeten

The original idea was to start this triptych of nude portraits with...

Hilde

Every photoshoot is unique; I get to create beautiful pictures of extraordinary...

Shirley

Today a portrait of a beautiful radiant lady. “To see yourself as...

Janna

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This beautiful Argentinian woman stood before my lens in Berlin while staying...

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Last August, I traveled to Berlin for an interview with a German...

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Rachel

What I love to share with you, are the portraits and words...

Krista

This is Krista. She wrote me an email a few weeks ago...

Cristina Barr

Today a portrait of Cristina. This remarkable lady is originally Argentinian but...

Laurence

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Monique

A portrait of a lovely lady Monique. We met for the first...

Trudy

Today a lovely portrait of Trudy. Last year I wrote in one...

Vera

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Ellen Truijen

We all have our favorites. Nowadays, I often get asked what my...

Nassima

This project doesn’t just feel like a mission to bring back older...

Steffie

This is Steffie (68); she crossed my path through an acquaintance of...

Ingrid

This is Ingrid, she turned 40 this March and directly joined “the...

Karin

Karin is the owner of the PR & marketing agency “Boon the...

Aristoula

I got in contact with Aristoula through Mark van Westerop. Mark is,...

Esther

Almost a year ago I started a regular collaboration with makeup artist...

Sonja

A portrait of Sonja today. Another beautiful woman I afterward met on...

Hülya

This is the beautiful Hülya, we met on “the Gram” a while...

Claudia

When I organized my event last January (seems like a million light-years...

Sabrina

This is Sabrina. I follow her on Instagram, and her account is...

Anita

Anita and I met a long time ago on the editorial board...

Vivian

A portrait of Danish beauty Vivian (55). Vivian sent me a direct...

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Rosalie

Tell us what you’d like us to know about youself; I am...

Ellen

This is Ellen (42). She is one of my dearest friends. We’ve...

Mieke

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Caroline

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Herma

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The TRUTH about GROWING

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Timeless Art Meets Fashion: My Collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum

Embracing Farewell and New Beginnings

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A Magical time at Hotel Victor, Miami Beach

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The Miami Edit: South Beach

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and.bloom

Pro-age content creator
All women are beautiful
Photographer & author of
“The Art of Aging Unapologetically”
#andbloom

If I could send myself a DM I would say: Hey, lov

If I could send myself a DM I would say:

Hey, love. Breathe deeply. Savor the little moments. Don’t be so hard on yourself—things will work out, even when they seem uncertain. Keep being your beautiful, authentic self. You are enough, just as you are. I love you.

@hildejanse

#portaitphotography #andbloom

Is there anything more powerful than the outstretc

Kindness, support, and positivity cost nothing—s

Kindness, support, and positivity cost nothing—so give them freely. And if it doesn’t come naturally, try anyway.

It doesn’t take money, status, or special skills to be kind—just a genuine effort to uplift others. It’s easy to be kind when life is going smoothly, but the real test comes when we’re stressed, frustrated, or struggling ourselves. That’s when kindness matters most.

I’ve learned that even on my hardest days, choosing to be kind not only helps others but also shifts something within me. It strengthens my patience, deepens my empathy, and reminds me that everyone is carrying their own burdens. It’s not always easy, but the effort is always worth it.

Kindness isn’t just a passing feeling; it’s a choice we make every day. And that choice—no matter how small—has the power to create a ripple effect, transforming both our lives and the world around us.

And 1 very important question: skirt or trousers? 😆

Grey cardigan @americanvintage_officiel
Skirt and barrel trousers @and.bloom webshop
Brown suede boots @anonymous_copenhagen
Short suede coat @andotherstories
Long brown coat @and.bloom webshop

Jewelry vintage flower pendant @tigerpop.amsterdam
D pendant gifted by @dayennebekker
Other jewelry vintage and collected

Lip color @maccosmetics lip liner Cool Spice and lipstick color Fleshpot (836)

#andbloom #kindness #over40style

Any strong women with “attitudes” out there? 🙌🏼

#strongwomen #boundaries #standards #andbloom

I was already familiar with radiofrequency treatme

I was already familiar with radiofrequency treatments, which have given my skin incredible results, and over the years, I have also regularly undergone microneedling sessions. So when I heard about Morpheus8—a combination of both—I decided to give it a try.

For me, aging means embracing where I am in life, but that doesn’t mean I don’t do everything I can to keep my skin as healthy and beautiful as possible. I have had three treatments so far and worked closely with @glowinstitute.nl to tailor the approach to my specific needs. My main focus was on my neck and cheekbones.

The treatment itself was a fascinating experience and the results take a few months to fully appear, as Morpheus8 stimulates natural collagen production, which takes time. However, after my first two sessions, I already noticed improvements in my skin quality and a visible tightening of my ‘turkey neck.’ I’m excited to see the full effects unfold!

A love dump today. I can hardly believe how quickl

A love dump today. I can hardly believe how quickly last week flew by—it felt like it was over in the blink of an eye. Finn has grown so much over the Christmas break that he now reaches my shoulders! At this rate, he’ll soon tower over me—especially since he already wears the same shoe size as I do, a 37.

The coming weeks will be all about interviewing and writing for my new book. And, of course, photography! I’m really looking forward to it. This week, Daniella from @inbarandco will be coming over for a portrait session at my home, which I’m very excited about.

Did you get to read my my first book? The Art of Aging Unapologetically?

I also received some lovely new arrivals for the shop, like the grey and black tracksuits, the exclusive AndBloom teddy bag (the one I had with me to Miami) and, of course, the stunning Sloane coat. I adore this color—it matches perfectly with my new Demellier bag.

And finally, a little extra love the beautiful drawing from Marina, for my new Sumo sofa and the gorgeous flowers from Fenneke. 🌸

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday filled with joy and inspiration. Remember: you are exactly where you need to be, and the best is yet to come! ✨

#sundayvibes #loveislove #andbloom #lifeover40

Be open. Be brave. Be kind. Breathe. Empty your mi

Be open.
Be brave.
Be kind.
Breathe.
Empty your mind.
Ungrasp.
Let go.
Meet pain with joy.
Meet fear with curiosity.
Accept.
Forgive.
Listen.
Be vulnerable.
Be grateful.
Love deeply.
Celebrate.
Be here right now.

#quoteoftheday #andbloom #womenpower

#lingerie @americanvintage_officiel
#sweater @isabelmarant last year
#skirt @and.bloom ON REQUEST
#socks @and.bloom available on the website
#sneakers @adidas SL72 OG
#oversized #jeansjacket @and.bloom available on the website
#bag @and.bloom available on the website
#cashmere #turtleneck @koon.cachemire

My interior-loving heart skipped a beat yesterday

My interior-loving heart skipped a beat yesterday when my new sofa arrived! I’ve been dreaming of this pink @fatboy_original beauty for so long.

We’ve been living in this house for two years now, and when we first bought it, renovated it, and moved in, I was completely consumed by the renovation and interior design process. The years that followed were all about settling in and truly making it our own. But creating a home is more than just a process—it’s a feeling.

And now, after some time, I finally feel that fresh spark of interior inspiration again! Soon, I’ll be diving into some wallpaper projects as well. Stay tuned! 😘

#andbloom #interiordesign #fatboypartner #interiorinspiration #fatboytheoriginal #pinksofa

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