We Wear: Blanket blues

Whilst writing this after a long Wednesday, I literally feel the bags under my eyes growing and my body is incessantly craving to answer the call of the couch. Which explains the perhaps weird title choice and actually also the outfit of today's blog post. Yup, comfy and warmly wrapped up does the trick each and every time when feeling a little under the weather. No worries though, it is all my own fault: Depriving yourself from sleep and jumping like a lunatic up and down at a concert is perhaps not the best idea when feeling on the verge of coming down with a cold. But hey, whatever body, my mind is still the master in the end!

I don't often wear outfits like these or at least I didn't use to, but lately I'm drawn to simplicity and warm plain knits, especially in the weekend. And after all, going for a hike in a forest - also something I used to not do - screams comfortable, weather-protective clothes. What do you guys wear on off days when feeling somewhat blue? Dressing up or wrapping up in the most blanket like clothes you can possibly get your hands on?

Knit: Boohoo - Denim: Bershka - Rain boots: Action - Scarf: New Look - Bag: Sister (Hasselt) 

 

PS: Remember last time I was going on and on about Halloween. Well, my costume was a big success. However, I forgot to take actual outfit pictures, but luckily a whole lot of pictures were snapped at the party so I'm sure I can find something decent (let's hope there are pictures of me from that night not drinking, eating or opening my mouth to share some highly interesting thoughts). My point was: Expect a post-Halloween post soon, very soon! 

   Currently listening to:

Still reminiscing about Bury Tomorrow's show on Tuesday
Currently craving for (fashion wise or other):

Five cups of coffee, injected in my veins. Thank you.

    

We Wear: Dancing in the dark, blinded by the lights.

Leopard bomber jacket: NastyGal - T-shirt: Ebay - Skinnies, purse: Asos - Chelsea boots: H&M

The title of this post seems appropriate as I was forced to take my outfit pictures in the dark. I usually take them after work on Monday or Tuesday - for some reason it never works out in weekends - but I clearly didn't take the whole it-gets-dark-at-5-thing in account. It's been a challenge, but I actually like these pictures.

I'm finally showing you the t-shirt I bought for the Blondie concert. It's a reproduction of the one she used to wear, only difference is I am wearing panties underneath. Anyhow, I love it and whenever I want to channel my inner Debbie Harry, I slip into this shirt. I combined it with my new favorite pants from Asos and my good old Chelsea boots. To not be a total predictable nag, I decided to wear my furry leopard bomber jacket to top things of. It's so furry and soft and ideal for these days that start to get colder. I know Karolien was wearing a crop top in her previous post, but times they are a-changing and I can feel hell freezing over.

I think it's because of my job, but I spend a lot more time on online shops than I used to (you know what they say about self-wisdom), and that's how I stumbled upon this cute little cat purse on Asos. I clicked it to my shopping cart together with a dress I might wear for New Year's Eve. Excited yet?

We Wear: High waisted denim and leopard

I know, this outfit is not entirely current season approved, but I actually wore it merely two weeks ago. Yep, the Indian summer's last convulses hit us hard that particular weekend - and it seems that this weekend we'll be experiencing some more lovely weather. It may have been a warm weekend when these pictures were taken, if you look at the pictures you can definitely tell summer had already left the building. As a result, the light was either too much or too little, which made taking pictures pretty hard. However, that kind of weather gives and takes, consequently leading to inadvertently awesome or not so awesome pictures. Either way, I have to say I quite love how the pictures turned out. And whatever the pictures, my inner 90s child was happy it could come out and play once more.

Blouse: Stradivarius - Slip-ons: some store in Lisbon - Crop top: H&M - Tote bag: Titi and the German Kid - Ripped denim: Bershka - Sunglasses: Vans

 

 

Different topic. Of course you all know, October equals Halloween equals ONLYTHEBESTTIMEOFTHEYEAR - although I have been known to say that every month or so about different occasions. But seriously, I have said it a thousand times and I will say it a thousand more: I love dressing up and I love the gloomy, scary vibe of Halloween. This year's outfit is gonna kick monkey balls!  I will have to leave you guys in suspense until after the weekend though, but you can check out my Instagram (@sneilorak) for a sneak peek. Also, check out this and this if you need some inspiration.

  

   Currently listening to:

Starting to get my Bury Tomorrow flow on!
Currently craving for (fashion wise or other):

A gin-tonic, much needed

We Love: Paplou

Bericht door Paplou Hasselt.

As we mentioned before, Karolien and I featured in a mini photoshoot for Paplou. When Klara asked us, I didn't know what to say at first. I'm no model you know. But I'm glad we eventually agreed to put our model faces on for a day as we ended up having loads of fun (and a gift card and free cava, I do a lot for free cava). It also helped that the owners of Paplou are the nicest girls (and they're sisters!) and sell a bunch of awesome clothes. I did feel like a pale dwarf next to these long-legged brunettes!

I'm no big talker today so I'll let the photos speak for themselves. Klara did the styling and our hair and the pictures and video are made by Sanne Rouma.

We Wear: Bare legs

You may have heard this roaring through the Belgian blogosphere, but we're experiencing one hell of an Indian summer around these latitudes. There are moments when fall and winter seem million miles away and this outfit was shot on one of those instances. When the temperature is high enough and the sun comes a-peeking, I cannot resist a good bare-legged outfit, even when it's October and my wish list is piling up knits and winter coats. My skin needs to breathe and be free as much as it possibly can.

Skirt: Sammydress - Bomber jacket: Louche (Paplou) - Denim shirt: Bershka - Sunglasses: Vans - Pistol boots: Sacha shoes - Necklace: Stradivarius - Purse: Primark

 

You may notice I'm wearing the same bomber jacket as Lies was in the previous post. Oops, we did it again: Knowingly buying the same item. This time it was for more than good reason though as we both fell head over heels in love with the jacket after featuring it in a fashion shoot for Paplou we did a few weeks ago (which we'll talk to you about in detail soon!). It is the perfect versatile piece with just enough edge to not make it too much of a basic item. No need to say, it has been glued to my body ever since I got it and is so easy to throw over something for an accomplished outlook.   

   Currently listening to:

 A day to remember (again again)
Currently craving for (fashion wise or other):

The perfect berry smock dress.

We Wear: Cats (and some more leopard)

That's right, even more leopard, and I'm not even sorry. I'm a big fan of the feline family and leopard prints in particular. But I spotted this cat shirt at a local skate shop while the bf was browsing for a new shirt, and decided my outfits need a smaller feline. You know, to even things out.

To keep things all "in the family" I paired this shirt with my new leopard booties. Also because I tend to wear all my new stuff immediately and I bought these (including bomber jack) within a time span of two days. The booties and vest are from Paplou in Hasselt and I bought them after Karolien and myself featured in a mini fashion shoot they organised. We'll tell you more about that later, when we have actually received all of the pictures. But I can tell you already that it has been loads of fun and I'm excited to see the results! Paplou used to be a vintage / secondhand store and while they still have a vintage collection, they now also sell brands like Louche and Sugarhill Boutique. And don't worry when you think all those frilly dresses are not for you, because they have a lot more than just that! Also funny gadgets, defs worth a visit for Christmas. I have to be honest and tell you that I hadn't visited Paplou yet since its new owners, but I have a creeping suspicion that they haven't seen the last of me (I spotted a white and fluffy top and it's still on my mind).