Thank you, FLUTTUO !

Gold & mint blue...for me those really are the perfect colors for a delicate summer necklace. Thanks Elisa for making this for me, it's an honor wearing something unique. 

Trendspotting : the military print

Four very popular bloggers wearing the same  jacket ( 3 x from Zara decorated with stones) in one week ! I'm betting we'll be seeing a lot more military jackets the coming months... Will you be wearing a cameo print anytime soon ? 

HAFENCITY !

This definitely was my favorite part of Hamburg : Hafencity. It is an architectural paradise. I love the mix of the industrial port, old warehouses and very new appartments and offices. I don't think I've even been to a  place that felt this "modern" to me. Somehow I could totally imagine myself living there... peaceful yet very urban at the same time. We discovered a few cool cafes, but I'm quite sure that in a few years ( there is still a lot of construction going on at the moment ) this will be a very popular location for going out and shopping. Does anyone of you know the area ? Would love to hear more about it. I find it quite difficult to describe this place to you, so for the rest I'll let my photos speak for themselves. 

Click READ MORE to see many more photos..you'll be impressed by the amazing buildings...

Today I'm wearing... my new dress

Sometimes you can find these kind of items that give you this "instantly chic" feeling without even having to add jewelry or heels. For me this  Massimo Dutti dress with ( that I recently bought in Hamburg)  really is one of those items. I love wearing it ! 

A trend I couldn't resist...

Do you remember my recent post about the oh so popular leopard sandals ? ( if not, you can read it here and find some shopping links for these kind of sandals aswell ) Well, I finally got a pair myself. I know that in my previous post I wrote about " smart shopping" and thinking ahead ( read it here ) but now summer finally seems to have arrived (probably only for a couple days though ) my thoughts went straight from fall collections back to the present... And today I really needed a pair of sandals. 

Sunday afternoon at the beach

I'm so lucky I didn't have to work today because we finally had some good weather and a lazy afternoon at the beach with my boyfriend was exactly what I felt like. How did you spend your afternoon ? 

Buy it now ( on sale ) , wear it later...

Polyvore collage : Buy now, wear in fall... by tripsandtreasures




When I'm SALE SHOPPING , I always try to THINK AHEAD  and buy items that will still serve me next season aswell.  Especially because of the bad weather we've been having, I really don't see the point of spending my shopping budget on summer dresses and sandals that I'll probably only be able to wear once or twice. ( Although I should admit that ofcourse I did get tempted a few times already )

Inspired by : MSGM resort 2013

I honestly wasnt' planning on showing you any resort collections anymore, but when I saw this MSGM collection I realised it was a perfect recap of my favorite summer trends : florals, skinnies with a cool print, neon, boucle jackets, peplum, boyfriends jeans,...

I would absolutely love to have a few MSGM pieces in my closet. Would you ? 

INSTA FOOD !

Sometimes good food can really be the highlight of your day... Coffee with friends, a romantic dinner with my boyfriend or a quick lunch with my mom...for me it is always something to look forward to. Not only because  of the nutritional value of those meals ( hungry hungry ) , but because it's the perfect moment to relax and catch up. Although eating a lot can definitely make you tired afterwards, haha. Those of you who have been to Belgium already, will have probably noticed that food and restaurants are a very important part of our culture.  When you ask foreigners to name a few things that are typical Belgian they will probably say " moules et frites", "chocolate" and "beer". Here a little selection of Instagram photos I took over the past few weeks with several delicious meals, desserts and drinks. I decided to mention the name of the places aswell ( a few of my favorites) , so you can visit them if you are ever around. 

Today I'm wearing...stripes

Trying to dress down a blazer and heels by wearing a striped shirt from the men's department and neon earrings to add that extra bit of "fun". Success or failure ? 

Personally, I feel a v-neck shirt would have looked much better. 

Hamburg day 2 : a visit to the Rathaus

Yesterday I showed you some general photos of Hamburg centre and our hotel ( see here ), today I'll focus on the area around the Rathaus. I'm guessing this is one of the most important historic buildings of the city and it's definitely worth a quick visit to see the beautiful stairs and the fountain in the yard. 

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A short trip to Hamburg...day 1

From tuesday to friday I was on a short holiday in Hamburg with my mom and grandmother. When I was younger we used to go on these kind of mother/daughter trips quite often, but as older ( and somehow more busy) as we get it becomes more difficult to plan something. When we finally found a date we were all free we decided to go to Hamburg, a city that is not very known here in Belgium, but popular within Germany and only an hour away by plane from Brussels. None of us had been in the North of Germany yet and we were quite curious to see how it was compared to the more Southern regions and Berlin. Unfortunately, my grandma  had some problems with her knee which limited our amount of sightseeing, so we had no other choice than to spend some extra time shopping and having coffee. But considering it is sale time and Hamburg has such a wide variety of stores, that wasn't such a big dissapointment. In this first Hamburg post I'll show you my first outfit and some photos of the city centre...More tomorrow ! 

My collection of sunglasses...

On Cupcakes and Cashmere I got the idea to "showcase" my sunglasses on a 

(pink,floral Ikea )tray rather than simply keeping them in their boxes in my closet.

 Having my little collection right in side, makes it very easy to pick a pair 

in the morning, although with the depressing belgian weather I hardly need them at the moment. 

Which of these sunnies do you like best ? 

Today I'm wearing..a new white jeans

Sorry for the crazy hair, but before I start telling you all about my trip 
to Hamburg, I wanted to show you an outfit post with my new handbag. 
( read more about it here )I bought the bag to wear in fall, but of course I couldn't 
resist using it for a few days already...I'm guessing that happened to several of 
you already as well ? 

Oops I did it again..

I bought another handbag.. 

Packing for Hamburg !

Early tomorrow morning I'm leaving to Hamburg in Germany. Most of my german friends are very positive about this city and I can't wait to see it myself. Here a quick shot I took while packing : Michael Kors bag , H&M sunnies, Chanel polish, Biotherm eau de paradis, Zara heels, Calvin Klein undies, ... 

Coffee break at The Terrace Oostende

I wanted to share with you some photos taken at the new place in Oostende where my boyfriend is currently working : The Terrace. The building used to be an Irish pub, but is now transformed into a cosy coffee lounge and bar. A few days ago I met there with a few of my friends for coffee and cake ( delivered by Julie's House, read more here ) and of course lots of girltalk, perfect for a rainy (summer!!??) afternoon. 

Today I'm wearing... a big black necklace

Two of my favorite classic items together :

 a white blazer with black buttons and black pants

My friend C. in florals

I promised you another outfit post of my friend C., so here it is. I'm used to seeing in her in quite neutral colors but I thought this bright pink skirt and floral top ( see me wearing the same one, here ) really suited her  aswell. The perfect comfy combination for a sunny day at the beach.Do you like it ?  

Mulberry & Tim Walker

I usually don't really like any science-fiction elements ( meaning the huge furry animals in the background) but on these photos they almost look like they really belong there. But well I'll admit that I was so focused on these beautiful bags, I hardly noticed the monsters at first. Is this what they call a fashion victim ? 

C & I on the beach

Last week one of my best friends from Germany, C., came to visit me at the Belgian coast. Before we went for drinks, we had a walk on the beach...living so far away from the sea, she really enjoyed seeing the sunset and ofcourse we had to take some photos. 

Belgian design & Dior

I really think Dior made an excellent decision when hiring Raf Simons. The models on the runway look very feminine, but at the same time so powerful. The looks are  a perfect mix of traditional elegance and more modern shapes and prints. 

Today I'm wearing...a playsuit

This is the first playsuit I have ever owned and I still feel a little weird wearing it. I bought it on sale last week and thought I would only wear it while on a holiday in an exotic country, but when the weather suddenly got a lot better last week I couldn't resist trying it on already for a walk on the beach here in Belgium. 

The shape and silky fabric was the perfect compromise between a dress and a bathingsuit. 

Pink & Gold Wishes

I love the combination of light, almost nude pink and gold. I could totally imagine wearing these accesories with a simple summer dress or a skinny jeans and a white shirt.