We Wear: Hiking outfit

Well allright, a 6km walk isn't REALLY a hike but more like a fun trip. I didn't see myself as one of those people who goes for a walk on a Sunday, but the alcohol and abundance of food, which are an obligation during the holidays, made us crave for some exercise and fresh air. Since we weren't really hiking hiking, I thought of my suede Vans as the perfect walking shoes. They got a little muddy but did a great job.

You know what's weird? I'm not wearing my leopard coat! A couple of weeks ago I felt it was time for me to check out the SheInside webshop. I don't know why I had never visited it before so it was time for a change. I bought not only this magnificent coat but also overknee suede boots, a shirt/dress and two pairs of earrings which will all find their way to the blog eventually. I have to admit that our indian winter does come in handy as this coat isn't really subzero-proof. Did "subzero" remind anyone else of Mortal Kombat?

Anyway, the walk was great and I love this outfit. Comfy, walky with a touch of lipstick. My cup of tea!

Scarf: H&M / Coat: SheInside / Leopard cardigan: H&M / Top: Mango / Skinnies: H&M

Sneakers: Vans / Sunnies: Komono

We Wear: Christmas sweater and glitter socks

I FOUND MY BROGUES! And a new job. And I found these brogues at my new job, ain't that convenient. 2015 hasn't been so nice for me yet but finding a new job and working on my concert photography already mean a few steps in a better direction. And there's another project coming up, but I won't tell more yet (I knooooow, I'm sorry) because I don't want to jynx it.

How has your 2015 been? Anybody else had major issues with turning 27? 2015 for me can be narrowed down to: insomnia, nervous breakdowns and general sadness. I'm glad this year is almost over, that is all I can say.

I'm wearing:

Vest, sweater, skinnies, scarf: H&M

Brogues: Pertini via La Bottega

Glitter socks: Sacha

We Want: Fallsentials!

It's been only a few days since I was frolicking around in my bikini at the Paalse Plas, but the weather has made a serious U-turn temperature-wise and I can't say I hate it. By the end of summer I always catch myself looking forward to fall and it's gloomy, misty mornings. Adding layers to your outfit, hiding in a scarf, sipping hot choco and all of this with the slowly fading remains of your summer tan. Yes, I like it.

So here's a little fall moodboard. I recently bought similar dungarees at H&M (couldn't find it online though) and they are the softest thing I have ever worn in my life. They also fulfill my desire to own a perfect pair of boyfriend jeans as they have a loose, cropped fit. And I wasn't even planning on buying dungarees, but that's how my shopping works mostly. I'm the exact opposite of Karolien for that matter ;) I will be wearing said dungarees and a similar outfit to the Bruisfestival this Friday in Maastricht, so I'll make sure to snap some outfit pictures and make a decent post out of it. You should all head to Maastricht by the way, it's a free festival and Echo and the Bunnymen will be playing!

Fallsentials by dancedontables featuring a leopard cardigan

So who else is looking forward to fall?

Jump(er) for Christmas

Aah, those jolly good times are near again. Festive blinking lights, Christmas tunes, and loads of sweets and delicious food. What is not to love, right? (Except too many freakin' people EVERYWHERE - Excuse me, that is my 'In desperate need of some time off of work' desire talking). I've been bumping my Christmas feeling already for weeks. Those who follow me on Instagram might have noticed/gotten annoyed by this already (username: sneilorak). Seriously, is there a better way to submerge in an instant Christmas feeling than by wearing an awesome Christmas jumper? 

Yes, getting my hands on a Christmas jumper was one of my already (in)famous quests, and I've been wearing it to bits these past two weeks. Because a) it's Christmassy, b) it has a pinguin on it and c) not just any pinguin, but a CHRISTMAS pinguin. And I have got to get all the wear out of it I possibly can because wearing a Christmas jumper in February or March might just come off as a bit silly. Or rebellous cool. I'm still in doubt. 

I cannot wait for it to be Christmas eve and to finally unwrap my presents. I even put a present for myself from myself underneath the tree, because I fancy the unwrapping so much. I deeply apologise for my excitement, apparently I tend to get quite carried away about numerous things. ("It cannot be your 'best time of the year, Karolien, because you already said that was Halloween". Booh.)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, DEAR READERS! 

  Coat: River Island (from last year) - Scarf: Zara - Beanie: Choies - Christmas jumper: Boohoo - Jeggings, necklace: H&M - Boots: Dr. Martens - Bag: Ebay

 

 
 
 

Red Carpet

Hat, skinnies, Chelsea Boots: H&M - Coat, scarf: Zara - Top: Mango - Earrings: Veritas

I promised you another outfit this week, and here it is starring a lot of newbies. I went to a lecture about typography on Tuesday at Z33 in Hasselt but beforehand I wanted to go shopping because I was determined I needed a hat in my wardrobe. No sooner said than done, I found mine at H&M and it immediately came in quite handy as it was raining cats and dogs. People always tend to look weird whenever you put something on your head or in your hair, or at least that's how it feels for me whenever I'm wearing my flower headband, my hat or having my head wrapped in my scarf. Seriously, what's so weird about it?

Second, there are THE SHOES, I was talking about here. I spotted them again some time ago in Antwerp and didn't think twice. I just had to be the owner of this great pair of Chelsea Boots because I can't pull of biker boots. I don't know why, they never suit me. I'm really digging these because the classic model has been spiced up with the buckles and the tiny iron strip on the back. Perfect detail, perfect combo of Chelsea Boots meets biker boots.

Next up my incredible Zara blanket scarf I picked up in Paris. It's so BIG and soft and warm, I really love it. It is the perfect item to keep you warm without having to grab your winter coat already. My jacket and top are a bit chilly for this kind of weather, but this scarf really makes up for that. Talking about my top. It's also new, it's from Mango and I got it with a discount. Ka-ching! I love the combination of the more preppy look of my top with my more grungy sort of pants. 

I'm going to channel my inner Cleopatra now and get ready for an Egyptian themed party later tonight.