Over the years my style has slowly but surely been evolving from girly to a more sporty vibe. The ones amongst you that have been reading my blog from the beginning must remember the days in which I would only leave the house wearing a frilly skirt and high heels, right? Those days are definitely over now:…
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Dear friends, readers and random visitors, As Anouk announced a little while ago, she is ending the wonderful chapter called Creators Of Desire later on this month. Truth is that the blog industry is changing rapidly, with quick visual content often being more important than more elaborate, well-written blogposts. Instead of spending all her energy on trying to be…
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So far so good for my 2016 resolution of bringing more glitter in my life. Not only have I booked plenty of fun concerts and trips for the Summer to come, I have also been rocking this sequin sweater pretty frequently! How else brighten up a rainy Sunday afternoon in March? Pretend it to be Spring…
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Although I am by no means a beauty expert, beauty brands often send me products to try out and review. Maybe it’s their way of saying I should pay more attention to my make-up routine, and it’s WORKING. This month seems to be all about the mascaras, since I received no less than 3 different ones…
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Earlier this week I spent two days in Disneyland, where dreams are fulfilled <3 The boyfriend and I stayed a night at the beautiful Disneyland Hotel, which I had never thought would EVER happen, and soaked up a happy world of pastel pink. So obviously, I pulled out my most pastel outfit to stroll through the Disney Main Street,…
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This title got slightly more plausible since I started playing the bass guitar two months ago, but let’s say I’m mainly good at looking like I’m with the band. My fringe instantly gives an effortless rock vibe, so all that this band look still needed was a pretty fedora hat, John Lennon-style sunglasses and loads of faux fur. Done!…
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Last Friday was an important evening, and I hadn’t been that nervous since my last oral exam during Summer. That night my Selected By Polienne CKS event finally took place! On Instagram you could win tickets for this styling party, and I was over the moon to read all your enthusiast contributions. Only a handful of duos were…
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin WOOP! The boyfriend and I are celebrating our 8th anniversary tomorrow, and he surprised me with a two day trip to Disneyland! It’s been two years since I have been there with my girlfriends, and I can’t wait to experience the Spring edition instead of the Halloween one this time. You can follow…
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Last weekend was all about quality time with the boyfriend. Since we really needed some time off, we drove to the seaside for a mini getaway after he finished his football game on Saturday afternoon. On the menu? An intimate dinner, waking up super slow in a fantastic hotel room and ice cold but heartwarming…
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Seeing this blouse on Caroline and Andy earlier this week urged me to run to my nearest (new!) H&M in Antwerp and throw my money at the counter. I was lucky enough to grab the last piece in size 38, because it seems to be sold out both in store and online now. Sad story really,…
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Lately you’ve seen me sporting loads of H&M Trend stuff (for example this stunning lace pencil skirt) because their current collection is right up my alley! Think lots of oversized blouses, ribbed knits and unexpected denims. Their use of colour, print and fabric really makes me excited for Spring to arrive… I’ll have all the…
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Last month I showcased several ways of wearing my beloved ZARA trousers with leopard print, with which I tried to convert you guys to the “leopard is a basic” principle. And basics can be combined with prints, right? I channeled my inner Lizzy VD Ligt and threw in an eclectic vibe in which I felt surprisingly comfortable. In…
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Do I really have to explain? Hello there, perfect pink wall, fresh flowers and pastel cushions. Oh hi, delicious food that I can stuff my face with without wasting any energy on the cooking process. And of course, thank god for never having to do the dishes myself. Last week was all about meetings, and more…
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Wait, am I wearing a skirt? A pencil skirt? A lace pencil skirt? I’m not sure what prompted me to grab this skirt in the H&M Trend rayons, but in my opinion it’s an unexpected choice that does work on me. Pairing it with a ribbed knit and studded biker boots gave it that very…
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The last few weeks have been pretty busy and that’s because next to my 3 day job (social media manager and copywriter) and my 4 day job (blogger), I’ve also been catching up on modeling again. After 6 years of modeling I kind of let it rest a bit to focus on my other ambitions,…
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Hi friends! If you’re an avid Creators reader, you’ve probably seen Anouk’s blogpost about the future of blogging (and Creators Of Desire) last week. If you haven’t done so yet, I strongly recommend that you do, because it’s a topic that I personally have thought about a lot in the past year! Something that I strongly agree with, is…
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It’s been a bit quiet on the blog this week, but some pretty EPIC things were happening offline! I’m not sure if you know but I’ve been a huge Hurts fan for a few years now, and the dudes have just started their new tour. With stops in both Brussels and Amsterdam, my friends and I…
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Nice to meet you, my name is Paulien and I’m a member of the CAA, the Coat Addicts Anonymous. This sale period I wanted to keep my wallet closed, but after I already broke the rule in favour of this amazing Zoë Karssen bomber jacket, I sinned a second time… During a quick scroll on…
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Thank God it’s Friday! Last week I’ve been pretty sick and now that I’m recovering, I’m trying to take things easy. So the outfits that I’m currently craving for are easy and comfortable too! Think ripped denim, my old Converses and oversized knits, which means that I’ve transformed my usual weekend uniform into my current workwear. Say hi…
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This title doesn’t make any sense until you consider a) what a fresh fringe does for your attitude and confidence, and b) my brand new Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. In a fun post I read on The Man Repeller earlier this week the writer compares French women’s perfect je-ne-sais-quoi fringes with her own Matilda-worthy haircut. Seems like I have…
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So I wasn’t going to shop any sales this season. But then I bumped into this Zoë Karssen bomber jacket that I had been staring at for months already at work! I work as a social media manager and copywriter at the Princess group (including amazing high-end boutiques Renaissance and Sketch) so you can imagine how many great clothes, bags…
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You know that feeling when you meet someone that you’ve noticed around but had never really talked to before, and suddenly you get along really great? That sometimes happens between bloggers and brands too! When Belgian label CKS invited me to come over and discover the brand at their impressive headquarters, we immediately clicked. Not only do I love their…
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Woop! I photographed all of my outfits again last week, so let’s get started right away! Sunday As you’ve read already in my Around the clock post, I went to Amsterdam with Levi’s on Sunday. The gorgeous Hoxton served as a perfect backdrop for a quick picture, don’t you think? I wore a WE Studio blazer and…
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And here we go, the first “action” shots of my new coupe! Are you loving the bangs too? Here’s what I wore earlier this week, when temperatures rose up to almost 15 degrees. I figured that I could go lightly dressed in this gorgeous Filippa K shirt and rolled up denim (with of course a jacket too), but…
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A category that used to be super popular when I just started out blogging, was my “A Day In The Life”. In these posts I guided you guys through my day by snapping a photo every hour. I’m still not entirely sure why I stopped doing these posts years ago, so why not start again? A brand new…
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