Don'ts like a dude

Problema número uno - don't mind my Spanish vocabulary, I just booked a flight to Barcelona baby! - is that boys don't know how to mix & match... AT ALL! Okay just kidding, some boys do. But this combination just hurts my eyes... Why would you ever consider of wearing two garments like the ones above... together!?!? You just don't. Let us, girls,  do the mix & matching or combine a printed t-shirt with plain colored pants/shorts.

Yes, I'm begging you... Don't ever buy shoes like these. I don't care if they're Lacoste, Diesel, Hugo Boss or Alexander McQueen for Puma... Just don't consider buying them. No, even better: don't even look at them! Because when I see a guy walking around in these kind of shoes, I'm really this close - makes a gesture with her fingers - to throwing up. Okay, I'm a bit exaggerating here, but please tell me you hate men in these shoes as well?

I don't know why, but I couldn't get any more inspiration for this post. But I think you get the picture? I absolutely hate it when you guys mix everything together when, clearly, they're not meant to be worn together. I just wanted this post to be a bit funny, because the people who live near Brussels will immediately see the type of person that I had in mind when making this post. Goodnight!

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Moments for body and soul

Let me introduce you to a new Belgian cosmetic brand: Blicious. I came in contact with their products when I visited the SUMO press days a few months ago. I was quite surprised to see such fancy looking products and knowing they were Belgian! Yes, this tiny country can quite surprise you! Anyways, I was also very surprised when I received two of those products in my mailbox. And how lucky am I, I received products I could actually use! I'm not a big fan of using a lot of products, but some body wash and cleanser & toner can never hurt, right? 

There are 3 steps to the use of Blicious products: cleaning, regenerating and stimulating. I received the whole package of the first step: an intelligent cleansing cream and a cell hydrating body wash. More of that last one later. Let's start with step 1: the 2 in 1 cleanser & toner. As I told you before, I'm not a big product user, but when I do buy cosmetics, it's mostly the smell that does it. Another hip hip hooray for blicious, because I absolutely LOVE the smell! 

It's very easy to use - read: gently massage the cream on your skin and then rinse it with water, at least that's what I do :) On top of all that: it's also an eye make-up remover... Halelujah!

Step 2 of the cleaning process involves the cel hydrating body wash. Again, an amazing - spa treatment like - smell! But that's not the only thing I like about it... It cleans your body without dehydrating it. And for me, that's a must due to my dry skin. Easy to use? But of course! It's like any normal shower gel, but only better... much much better!

Thanks to SUMO PR for sending me these products!

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Top 3 blog posts of July

N°1: Natalie Off Duty - A little something for you

It doesn't always have to be another blogger's outfit post that I mention in this top 3. This time it's a blogger showing her talented side! Natalie Suarez might sound familiar as the girl behind the blog Natalie Off Duty, a model, the sister of fellow blogger Dylana Suarez... But she can also sing, you guys! She chose her favorite song by Adele, Someone like you, which is also my favorite! It's really fun to see how she knows the song by heart. We're dealing with a true Adele fan here... and a stylish one too! 

N°2: Oh May God - WIW: Paris day 2: The tourist

Number two on the list is by May, the Asian beauty behind OHMAYGOD. I met her at the Elizabeth Hurley event in Maasmechelen Village, for which she travelled all the way from Rotterdam to Belgium! I fell in love with her style and when I discovered her blog, I couldn't resist checking it out every once in a while! When I saw this post, I was like: Why can't I be this fashionable when travelling?! I really can't, you know.. And this outfit is actually very simple! I thank May for reminding me that you can be fashionable at all times! By the way, don't you just love the wordplay in May's blog name?

N°3: Dogs&Dresses: Vote for me yespleasethankyou

I didn't fully update you guys on who won the Stylelab + River Island contest, so here's a good chance to do so. Why? Because the winner really deserved to win! Here's Elien's entry and probably the best one there was! Don't get me wrong, I also loved mine hihi :D I want to thank you guys again for voting for me! But come on, this entry is so worth that RI gift voucher! And knowing Elien a bit, I trust she'll pick out some pretty pieces!

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Some things in life

Two Carrés that I folded into two necklaces - don't you just love it? / A small gift that I got at the FRANK show at AIFW / A Vedett bottle with a picture of Tuan, Sarah and I taken at the Antwerp Fashion Show / Random hottie at the A&F store in London / My frontrow ticket for the FRANK show - Thanks to COZ Related Marketing / Brogues that I wore in the previous post - got them from my cousin / YSL carré that my mom hid in the closet for way too long 

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Shoplog

Zara pointy heels that I finally found in the right size / Two packs of nail polish by H&M, I don't really recommend them but love the colors though / A Zara jumper which reminds me of an Isabel Marant one. Thinking about getting it in blue as well / The Monki hat that I bought during my 5 hour stay in Amsterdam for FW

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Do it like a dude: Summertime

Since summer is officialy here - well no, that's not completely true - I thought it would be good to show you guys how I like to see a boy dress himself during summer. One outfit for the day and one for the night, of course! I'm kind of a basic person when it comes to boys and their clothing, I absolutely don't need any fashion victim but I do love men with style, of course. But let's keep things simple during summer, because it is period of hot weather and free time (for most of us youngsters!). Enjoy and let me know what you think, boys ;)

Black Deco Style Trilby - Topman

Wayfarer sunglasses - Ray-Ban

Sunspel limited edition cotton t-shirt - Mr Porter

Dark red crop shorts - River Island

Asos Black Cutout Derby Shoes - Asos

This outfit is really one to try out, guys! I chose the hat because every boy needs one in his closet! This one reminded me so much of Bruno Mars because he always wears hats like this and the print is kind of ethnic and Bruno is too ^^ The shirt and shorts may be simple when it comes to the material, but I chose these colors because seriously, the jeans/army shorts + white tee... been there, done that! So choose a bit of color in your wardrobe, boys! It'll do you so good, trust me. As for the shoes, I chose these derbies, because they're classy, yet comfy enough to wear during the day. The fact that they're cutouts, makes them perfect for boys who don't like to wear sandals in summer, a.k.a my boyfriend.

Alexander McQueen Silk Skull-print scarf - Mr Porter

Brooks Brothers Red Slim Fit Pique Polo - Mr Porter

Deep Green Chino Short - Topman
Toe Cap Ankle Boots - Zara

Yet again I chose the most simple items but in a gorgeous color. Don't you just love the combination of the deep green shorts and the red polo? I clearly do ;) You can actually play with the shoe style a lot. If you're more of a classy guy, you could wear some derbies. If you prefer some plimsolls, you could totally wear them. I'm just showing you my favorite picks and hopefully pushing you in the right - fashion - direction! Of course, summer nights could get chilly... You can wear a blazer or a cardigan on top, but that would ruin the beauty of the polo, in my opinion. Behave like a man and just bear the cold ^^ What I do allow you to use against a fresh breeze, is this beautiful silk scarf by Alexander McQueen. A bit on a budget? Okay, you can also buy a normally priced scarf or snood. But just think about it... every man needs a (Mc)Queen ;)

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Not spending a dime

The title of this post has a double meaning. You're probably wondering what this moodboard/outfit has to do with it. Well, let me explain the double meaning:

1) The moodboard/outfit was made for a giveaway on Stéphanie's blog: Style Lab. We had to put together our perfect summer outfit with items from the River Island online shop and Sté would pick a winner afterwards. She actually chose 5 winners and out of those there will be one BIG winner who receives a gift voucher worth €100 to shop at RI. How cool is that?! Best blog birthday gift ever (StyleLab blew 1 blogging candle, hihi ^^)! Now, I need you guys again... Vote for me on this poll and I might receive the voucher to shop my perfect (Belgian) summer outfit! And that's what the not spending a dime stands for... if I win, I won't be spending anything but the voucher, haha

2) I woke up this morning and realised I spend to much money on small and stupid things like food, train rides and so on... All my well earned money seems to dissappear due to these silly expenses :/ I decided to keep my money safe and not spend a dime as of today until friday (saturday = shopping time, sunday = sea side time) and this every week. Sounds good, no? I'll make my own lunch at home, so that I don't have to buy it at work and drinks are free (duh, I work at Coca-Cola Enterprises ^^)! This way, I might have more money to buy clothing or technology stuff :p Yeah, I know I'm quite the blogger geek!

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Antwerp fashion show: the fashion

Finally, I have the time to show you the fashion part of the Antwerp fashion show. Because that's what it's all about, isn't it?! Warning: it's a picture overload and I'm going to show you all of my favorites, but not in the same order as they appeared on the catwalk.

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Top 3 blog posts of June

N°1: A pair and a Spare - DIY Cut Out Back Minidress

A while ago I discovered a blog of a beautiful young lady that made me want to buy a sewing machine and a good pair of scissors and start DIYing! Yes people, I think I'm in the DIY phase! I can hardly ignore it, it's everywhere: all over the blogosphere, my big fashion example (Tiany Kiriloff) is showing her audience something new every week, my grandma loves to make me a piece of clothing, ... Okay, now back to this girl.. Checked out her blog already? She's too gorgeous for words! And this dress? Definitely something I'd wear. But believe me, this DIY is not the only thing that keeps you dreaming about your own clothing line. In need of inspiration? Want to discover a new blog? Then this is definitely the blog to be.

N°2: Love Aesthetics - Experiment: Wearing The Same Dress for 30 days

Yes, this post is really all about originality in your wardrobe. I guess I'm really in a weird stage where I clean up my closet and have four garbage bags as a result. Ivania, the girl behind Love Aesthetics, is one special girl. You have to like her style to like her blog and altough I can't see myself wearing the same pieces as she does, I do love her style very much. When I saw this video I was completely blown away about what a big step she's taking as a blogger. Wearing the same dress for one month is a really big thing as a fashion blogger who regularly posts outfits. It's original, innovative and it's a good way to really appreciate clothing and all the things we have in our luxurious society. The experiment ended today, so you can go and check out the result in her previous posts!

N°3: Katjusha Dawai - DIY - from head to toe

And yet another DIY post, yes I'm a big fan! But don't you just love those american flag shorts on Katjusha? Some of you might know her from the Blogger Hopping video on Andy's blog. At least that's where I know her from. Although her project was also a very good post to share with you guys, I didn't do it. I thought I'd stay in the DIY/wardrobe trend and so here it is: another pretty DIY from head to toe. I'm actually in love with these shorts and I still can't believe she just painted the stars and stripes herself. While browsing through her blog you will find some more things she creatively made herself and some regular outfit posts of course!

I hope I did not bore you with all those DIYs and creative wardrobes and stuff... It's just that I read Nina Garcia's book which is also about investing in good basics, smart shopping and create an amazing style. Anyways, that's it for today, but keep coming back, because I have like a million things to show you guys!

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