Merry Christmas Everyone!

Hi everyone! Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, lots of happiness and plenty of yummy food. I hope you and your families and friends can make it an unforgettable one, one full with love and laughter. For some of you it might be a difficult day, so I just want to let you know that my heart goes out to you.  

Here in Holland we have 3 days of Christmas, lucky us!!! Today's Christmas Eve and tomorrow and the day after it's day Christmas day 1 & 2. I have to work tomorrow, so reason enough to take the 3rd day of Christmas completely off. And for now.. it's time to kick off Christmas with dinner, some Christmassy movies, and, in particular, quality time with the family. 

Have a Merry Christmas Everyone! ♥

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Chunky Turtleneck Sweater

Hi guys! How's your week going so far? I thought to share an outfit post today since it's been quite some time that I did. The weather has been fluctuating a lot these days. We've had some cold days already, but this week it's quite warm for this time of the year. Guess there will be no snow (again) during Christmas.. such a pity! But well, even though we can't really speak of sweater weather this week, I couldn't wait a little longer to show you my new turtleneck sweater. It's the perfect choice on mornings when it's (a bit) cold and you don't really know what to wear. It's so comfy and soft, guys! I totally feel like cuddling up in it haha. 

My ankle boots are also new, btw. I was looking for some kind of heeled ankle boots for everyday wear, but not all types are easy to walk on. These pair, however, are very comfy! Best choice I could make! 

And there is something else that I recently purchased.. Yes, it is showed in this pictures and no, I'm not gonna tell you what it is yet as I'm planning to write a separate post about it. Can you tell what it is already? :)

P.s. Only 7 days left until Christmas Eve, eeeek!

December First

Yayyy, it's finally December! Fall has seriously flown by and now we're suddenly in the coziest month of the year, how crazy is that guys?! I've been waiting for this time of the year since Summer ended. I secretly feel like a kid getting excited to start eating a huge lollipop haha. I get so happy from all the sparkly decorations, the music and just the general cozy and warm Christmas feeling. Each year, on the 5th of December we celebrate Sinterklaas in Holland, and as always, the next Sunday after, me and my sister put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house. But that's for Sunday, until then I'll just stick to listening to Christmas songs.

Even though is has been raining every single day for the last two weeks, the fact that Christmas is just around the corner, makes the cold and the darkness a little more bearable, don't you think? :)

Have a lovely day everyone! xx

Big Bag Crush

Oh ooooh I'm having a big bag crush again! I knew the next bag on my wish list would be a bigger sized bag, but I didn't have a specific one on my mind.. yet. Yet, because that thought changed a few weeks back when I saw a Beauty - yes with capital B - of a bag poppin' up on my laptop screen. I must admit that I haven't really been carrying a bag with me lately. When I go somewhere, I basically grab my By LouLou's SLB (Small Little Bag) that I mainly use as a clutch. It's so easy to use! Anyways, how satisfied I am with that one, every once in a while I also think about having a beautiful bag hanging on my arms, specifically the Lauren Ralph Lauren Newbury Double-Zip Satchel. 

Deciding the color is so difficult though, they're all so beautiful! Usually I would go for black, because, well you know, black is always a good idea. But I really like the brown (or tan) color as well. Plus, a pop of some color would be a great addition to my bag collection. This bag is also available in silver and gold, but I guess I won't be choosing one of these. Not that I don't like them, but it's just not really me haha. 

This bag also comes in a smaller size. The Newbury Shopper is, at the moment, available in two colors: brown (tan) and orange (dark mandarin). These two are so so SO gorgeous too guys! But I think I will end up with one of the two pictured above. I mean, aren't they pretty?! I should probably ask Santa to leave his creditcard under the tree... :)

So what do you think guys? Do you have a specific bag on your mind? And what would you choose if you were me? Let me know in the comment box down below. Hope you're all having a wonderful day!! <3

Paris Is Always A Good Idea

Guess what guys?! As I told you in my last post, I've been craving for a little getaway and sooner than expected I booked a trip to Paris!!! I was enjoying my morning brekkie when I bumped into this great deal that I found on the Internet. Spending three nights in one of the most beautiful cities of Europe right before Christmas.. Yes, yes, yes! I can't be more excited. I mean PARIS! It's been somewhat 5 years that I went to Paris for the first time and I think it's about time to make the second time happening! Back then it was Summer and I only spent one day in the city.. we did a hop on hop off tour bus ride and we basically got to see the biggest highlights, but we unfortunately didn't get to know the city that well. This time will be different though. First time in Paris during Winter.. I absolutely can't wait to explore the city that will be fully decorated by all the Christmas trees and lights. Oee I'm getting in the mood already haha, is that too early? 

Have you ever been to Paris? And what would you recommend to visit? I'm thinking about getting on top of the Eiffel Tower, visiting Le Louvre, strolling the streets of Paris and admiring the Christmassy window displays, drinking hot coffee or tea and eating macarons at Ladurée, having a typical Parisian breakfast.. and I could go on and on. But I need you help too! What's all worth visiting? And what should I absolutely not forget to do? What are the best lunch and dining places? Just tell me everything you know! :) Eeek, I'm so looking forward to it, I'm counting down the days! :)

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A Little Getaway Dreaming

Good morning! I've really been craving for a little getaway lately, just a little city trip to somewhere in Europe. Last year right before Christmas I went to London and that was just so great! That trip absolutely got me into the amazing Christmas spirit. So I bet you can imagine that right now I've been craving for a right-before-Christmas-holiday again. But where should I go? London again? Or perhaps Copenhagen, Vienna or Paris? There're so many cities here in Europe I'd like to visit and I'm not even speaking about the all the other cities around the globe. But hey, we're still young and there's plenty of time left. Anyway, writing this post makes me want to search the Internet for this year's Christmas getaway.. and I think that's exactly what I'm going to do now! Tips are always welcome! :)

Random Snaps

Hey guys, just a quick hello. With November around the corner, Fall really is here now. Leaves change color and fall from trees, cozy coats get out of the closet and it's finally time to start burning candles again. That's the fun and most romantic part of this time of the year. Can you believe we're just one week away of November? Crazy, right?! Despite all the cozy things, I can't really think of that cold though, brrr. Last week was pretty cold already, but luckily this week, the temperatures will be much better. And with the sun shining.. Oooh everything looks so pretty outside, don't you think? Anyways, here are just some random snaps I shot the other day. Have a lovely week! <3

One Knit, Four Outfits

The camel cable knit from SuperTrash I bought the other day is one of my favorite autumn items this year. I was a bit doubting about the color, but eventually I'm so happy I bought this one as it can be worn in so many different ways! I'm planning on doing so too, so hat's why I decided to make some inspiration collages. So here it is, four different ways to wear this knit, just by changing the bottom and shoes and by playing with some accessories. Which of the four do you like most? 

Oh btw! There are some items in here I'm absolutely craving for at the moment. I probably should write a wishlist post soon, don't you think? :) 

SuperTrash Biscuit Knit, SuperTrash Jeans, Cavallaro Napoli Classic Blouse, Black Poncho, Daniel Wellington Watch, SuperTrash Heels & Hat, Ralph Lauren Satchel

SuperTrash Biscuit Knit, SuperTrash Jeans, Lee Denim Blouse, Michael Kors Watch, Michael Kors Bracelet, Aldo Biker Boots, Ralph Lauren Satchel 

SuperTrash Biscuit Knit, SuperTrash White Jeans, Acne Canada Scarf, Michael Kors Watch, Michael Kors Bracelet, Michael Kors Leopard Flats, Clare V. Clutch

SuperTrash Biscuit Knit, MET Jeans, Vero Moda Coat, Even & Odd  Boots, Daniel Wellington Watch, Mulberry Bag, MelanO Bracelet

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Cape Weather

Happy Monday everyone! Fall is about to kick in here and that absolutely calls for capes, cozy sweaters and ankle booties. I don't know about you, but to me capes are just the perfect piece to wear when the days are getting colder. I must say, I can't complain about the weather last week though. It was pretty chilly, but luckily the sun shined a lot! Hope that that weather continues this week, next week, and the week after and after and.. yeah well, you get my point. Right now it looks all grey-ish, ughh... Anyways, have a great week again you guys! XX


SuperTrash Cape | SuperTrash hat | MET jeans | SPM booties | Michael Kors watch, bracelet, ring 

Pinky Blazer

I don't know what it is, but I have a thing for blazers. I've always had a weakness for these pieces, so no wonder I wear them a lot when it's too chilly to wear just a top and too hot to wear a jacket. The one I'm wearing in the pictures is so easy to wear and the pockets and the zipper around the middle just give the blazer an extra twist. I'm already thinking about other ways to style this one. It would look great with a pair of blue jeans as well.. And oh, what about adding it to a white denim and a white top? Though that might be a bit too summery for now. 

Btw, that reminds me! Can you believe we're halfway September already?! It feels like in a blink of an eye that Summer is gone! I'm still crossing my fingers for lovely warm days, but I'm afraid we all have to give in as chilly days are coming. But hey, let's be optimistic, it's time for layering again. Gotta love Fall for that! I'm planning on doing a Fall inspiration post soon, so stay tuned! Have a lovely week. :)

Put a Hat on It

A hat is definitely a staple that makes an outfit a little less boring. I've been wanting to buy a hat for a longer time, but I never dared to do so. Not the buying part actually, but the wearing part. I mean, why would I buy it if I don't dare to wear it? On the other hand, if I buy it, maybe I start wearing it.. at least it's the perfect rescue for a bad hair day!

One of my favorite fashion brands, SuperTrash, launched its new a/w collection and yet again the hats were back in stock. Oeee, how much I like the model and the colors! I kept visiting the website, but never pushed the buy button. I was still doubting, but only up until this week when I bumped into the hats in real life. I hate when I'm doubting so much.. Putting the hats on and off, changing from color to color, deciding whether it suited me or not.. but finally, after 1000 times trying them on, I decided to buy the black one (loooove these and these too). 

I'm still a bit shy when wearing it though.. Maybe that's because I live in a small village where fashion isn't the highest priority, I think it's much more comfortable wearing such an accessory when living in a city. But yeah, I just have to do it.. guess I have to convince myself from that first haha.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! <3

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LBD & Denim Vest

Denim, love it or hate it. I'm still not a big fan of wearing denim on denim, but in general I do like denim vests and their longer armed sisters, the denim jackets. Layering can be pretty difficult in Summer as you don't want to wear anything that makes you feel hot. Adding a denim vest, however, never can go wrong. You can basically throw it over anything you wear and it will make an outfit much more interesting. I especially love the combo of denim and black, and as for this time of the year I think a denim vest and a cute little black dress is a great look for chilly Summer days, don't you agree? :)

Clinique Sonic Purifying Cleansing Brush

This Clinique Sonic Purifying Cleansing Brush is the BEST thing in the world! When I first heard about cleansing brushes about a year ago, I was enthusiastic yet a bit skeptical - I mean doesn't get the brush dirty from leftover makeup? Because that makes it pretty easy for bacteria to settle and to completely get loose, isn't it?! It took me a year to finally decide to have this system myself and, well, it absolutely has proven my skeptical thoughts wrong.

I've always been taking care of my skin a lot. Every morning and evening I use face products such as a cleanser, a toner, and a face cream. I also scrub my face once a week and use GlamGlow's Supermud up to two times a week (read more about this product here). As if that wasn't enough, since a couple of weeks this miracle of a cleansing brush from Clinique has been in my daily skincare routine, I use it both in the morning and evening.

The first thing I do when cleansing my face is, of course in the evening, getting rid of all the makeup on my face. Then I wet my face and dry it with a clean towel. Now the fun part starts! I wet my face (again) and the brush with water, followed by applying cleanser (could be any of your choice) on the brush. After pushing the start-button I roll the brush, making round circles, on my face for one minute, making sure I reach all areas. Then I rinse my face and the brush with water (water is enough to cleans the brush, you don't have to use any antibacterial soap). I finish my routine with some toner and face cream which I apply on a slightly wet face for a better result. Every single time my face feels like a new born skin, it's so soft and clean. And believe me, I consider it clean when the cotton pad is left completely white after applying toner.

This brush comes with the standard green brush, but as you can see in the picture above I use a blue one which is especially for skin types that suffer from acne or blemishes. This brush is gentler and cleanses deeper. You can use the darker blue part  - or the rougher area on top of the brush - on the more problem areas, like the T-zone for example.    

What can I say? I'm in love with this brush. I've been using it for three weeks now and my skin feels - despite some blemishes - clean, soft and healthy. I honestly think that when I decide not to use this brush for even one night, I would still feel like my skin is not clean enough. Yuck, can't even think about that anymore haha. This thing will be in my life forever - and yes, I know that already.

So, what about you.. Are you familiar with cleansing brushes? If yes, what are your thoughts about it? If no, I can highly recommend you go to the shop immediately and get it yourself.. it will be life changing, I promise! Have a beautiful day everyone! :)

Skorts and Sandals

Happy Monday everyone! Today's such a beautiful sunny day. I woke up early incredibly tired, but after I noticed that the sun was shining and we had a clear blue sky, I got up immediately. Had an early appointment this morning, so I had to get up early anyways, but despite that, I need to take advantage of this bright and shiny day!

Normally it would take me a while to choose what to wear, but since it's going to be very hot today, my choice was quickly made. Style and comfort come together with skorts, a piece that is a skirt to the front and shorts to the back. I bought the skort I'm wearing today about three years ago when I lived in Madrid, I believe back then it wasn't really a trend yet, but now I see it everywhere. I've been wearing mine every Summer ever since and I'm still so happy with it. It's super-practical and yet another piece of clothing you can either wear sporty or chic. And let combing clothes in different styles be a thing I really like to do!

Royal Blue Dress

First of all thank you all so much for all the sweet birthday wishes I received personally and on my phone, via Facebook and Instagram. I had a true blast ringing in my 23rd birthday on Friday at midnight and celebrating it with my loved ones on Saturday. Even though it was raining a lot, reading all your lovely messages made it just a perfect day. :)

In today's post I wanted to show my new dress. My love for dresses and skirts has grown a lot this Summer. I fell in love with easy breezy summer dresses and this royal blue one is just perfect. I saw this exact same dress hanging in perfect coral as well and I secretly couldn't resist buying them both. These dresses are easy for dressing up, or, if it's a warm summer day, just throw on a pair of cute flats or sandals and off you go!

What I'm wearing

Dress / Zara

Watch, bracelet, ring / Michael Kors

Hearted ear studs / Marc Jacobs

Wallet / By LouLou

Birthday Girl!

Woooo it's my birthday and I'm turning 23 today! I have no idea why, but 23 seems like the perfect age! Probably because 23 is still very young and playful, but more in an adult way. Like people take you more seriously or so haha. I'm so looking forward to this upcoming year, I'm curious where it's gonna take me. Bring it on!

Anyways enough with the talk about getting older, today's all about celebrating my birthday, which already started last night. Yesterday was the last day of the International Four Days Marches (such a pity!), so we needed to celebrate that as well in the city center of Nijmegen. At midnight we rang in my birthday with good music, great friends and delicious drinks. Oh what a night! One of my closest friends came over from the south to party and today she's also staying. We're still laying in bed - whoops - resting from a great night out. I'm not sure yet what we're gonna do today. Maybe going out for lunch in town with my besties? We'll see. Tonight family and friends are coming over to celebrate my b-day. I was hoping to sit outside tonight, but the weather isn't going to be what it actually should to be - warm, sunny and + 25°C.. Nope, instead it's grey, rainy, there's too much wind and it will only be 18°C today. Where's the Summer if you need it?! Ugh, it sucks. But well, I won't let this weather ruin my b-day today anyways. Having my beloved ones around me and reading all of your lovely birthday wishes are already enough! :)

Have a wonderful day everyone! xoxo

Basic Summer Party Look

Aaand again it's the week of the International Four Days Marches of Nijmegen (Nijmeegse Vierdaagse in Dutch). Every year some 46.000 walkers from all over the world come and participate this event. During this event (basically four days of walking 30, 40 or 50 km), there're parties everywhere in city center. And not only these four days.. Nope, the parties start on Saturday and end on Friday. The whole year I'm looking forward to these parties, so this week is BIG for me haha. So I guess you can imagine where I'm hanging around these days! :) I've been telling myself every year again 'I will participate that march myself next year', but  I haven't managed to do so.. yet! One day.. one day. This year's the 99th edition, so next year this even will be even be bigger! Can't wait already haha. If you would like to read more about this event, read my blog post from last year. You can find it here.

This is an outfit I wore last night. Bit of a basic festival look.. a casual skinny jeans with a printed shirt that I bought yesterday and a pair of Nike sneakers. With all the beer splashing around I'm afraid of wearing dresses and pretty shoes haha. Have you ever been to these parties? And what would you wear?

P.s. do you see that my hair is dark again? For the very first time my beloved sister dyed it instead of the hairdresser. I was a bit scared in the beginning, but it turned out to be exactly what I wanted. I'm a happy gal again!

Hope you're all having a great week as well! Tell me your plans in the comment box down below, I'd love to read it! :)

Casual

Black and white is an all time favorite combination of mine. When I go shopping I look for pieces that easily match with what I already have in my wardrobe. When bumping into this faux leather bike jacket the other day, I knew it would do that. 

Do you know those days when it's all drizzly outside and you don't really feel like dressing up so much? It's great that basic pieces such as a black skinny jeans and a plain white tee can be less boring just by adding a great jacket and a nice pair of shoes. I'm such a big fan of this jacket! I mean, it's a perfect piece to wear on a rainy day like yesterday. Today's weather is different though, I can finally see and feel the sun on my skin again... let's get the dresses, skirts and shorts out of the closet! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Hope you're all having a wonderful sunny day! :)

P.s. don't you notice that my hair looks a bit ombre again? Ughh!! Five weeks ago I dyed my hair all dark again and I couldn't be more happier with it as I was done having an ombre look (which was supposed to be balayage btw). Now, however, compared to how I dyed my hair last time, the layers look so light and I do feel a bit disappointed. I'm thinking about going back to the hairdresser to dye it all dark again. What do you think? Should I wait a couple of months as the Summer sun makes the hair lighter anyways, or should I just go and dye it already? Let me know what you think! 

What I'm wearing:

Jeans & tee / SuperTrash

Faux leather jacket / Zara

Shoes / Stan Smith Adidas

Sunnies / Ray-Ban

Watch / Daniel Wellington (also loving this one in rose gold)

Ring / Buddha to Buddha