Finding my way through endless racks of pre-owned clothes, giving a unique piece a new home and not breaking the bank while doing so — yep, I LOVE thrift shopping. Let me share a few of my favourite vintage addresses in my hometown Antwerp!
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As an Antwerp inhabitant for over 7 years, I do consider myself as a local. And as a local, I’ve shared plenty of tips and hotspots of my favourite city before! But this new little guide is about something very specific. Austrian glasses brand neubau has asked me to guide them around my hometown with…
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This outfit would actually look amazing in a holiday destination like Marrakech or Italy, but this unexpectedly worked really well in Antwerp city too. Whenever it’s sunny here, I pull out all possibly holiday outfits to get me in the Summer spirit! So for a sunny afternoon in town I obviously wanted to wear this…
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Coffee & cake at Butchers Coffee, Antwerp. Omnomnom.
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Although I was a bit hesitant about the beret being back, I did a little celebration dance when I found this vintage baby in the back of my wardrobe! And after wearing it for five minutes, I was sold again. So here we go, the beret! Wore this for a coffee & lunch at Barchel…
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Christmas shopping is coming up so I thought it would be nice to share a few of my Antwerp hotspots when you want to come over and raid my hometown! Yay! Last week I’ve already shared 10 cool places through Visit Antwerp, and now I’ve added a few near the neighbourhood that I’ll be leaving…
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Being an Antwerp resident for over 6 years now, I felt super flattered that the Antwerp tourist office asked me to collaborate for their website Visit Antwerpen! They invited me to list my 10 favourite urban fashion and lifestyle hotspots in my hometown, which was a super difficult task. There are just SO many fun…
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Much needed… and so good at Butcher’s Coffee!
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Wearing my brand new H&M coat for a quick coffee at Caffènation PAKT, Antwerp. Looooving these early Autumn moments!
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In the categories “Finally Growing Up” and “Back To The Nineties”, I proudly present: the denim maxi skirt, the sleek turtle neck and the black pointy sock boots. Outfits like this always remind me of the huge style change I’ve went through the past years. When you check out some of my 16 year old…
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Brunch & coffee at Charlie’s – so good I forgot to take a picture of the full table. Life happens, you know 😉 Happy Friday!
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Saturday means brunching day! Or in other words: weekend means stuffing your face with delicious food you didn’t have to prepare yourself. The boyfriend and I stopped by at Maurice, an eclectic coffee and brunch bar in Berchem. Our recommendation? The poached egg avocado toast and the jasmine ice tea! Enjoy your weekend! Maurice Coffee…
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And there we go: you might have seen my chop on Instagram already but for the ones not following me there or not having an account (hi mom), I’m happy to show you my new hair today! I just took my 2013 photos to my hairdresser and she gave me the exact same look as…
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What if your holiday is still almost 2 months away but temperatures keep rising at home? Celebrate a few days off in your own hometown of course! And my beloved Antwerp proves the perfect city to do so. There’s so many great coffee bars, fairs and swimming ponds to keep you busy on a warm…
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At one of Berchem’s finest places, Walvis. Have a lovely weekend!
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There’s nothing that screams “France” more than a straw basket and some white and blue embroidery, right? And those +30° temperatures maybe… At some points this week I really felt like I traded Antwerp for France. Staying focused behind my desk is so difficult on these warm days, so I’ve decided to change my work…
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This was SO good. Head over to Walvis in Antwerp for a delicious Sunday brunch!
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One of the reasons why I love living in Antwerp is that there are so many great food and coffee options. And this week a brand new one just opened its doors! I obviously stopped by for a little test so I can share this fresh tip with you guys. The perfect recommendation for a long,…
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Yup, Tinsel is still my number one breakfast spot in Antwerp! This homemade porridge with blueberries, banana, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup and so much more is a favourite of mine. Omnomnom!
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Hope you’re having a relaxed Saturday too! And if you’re not familiar with Bar Vert yet, you should go and check it out. Maybe I should write a little hotspot piece about it?
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Fridays at Tinsel are the best. Have a lovely weekend!
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Cool! Belgian free media platform The Word Magazine and This Is Antwerp teamed up to document “a 100-strong selection of local movers and shakers setting the tone for the neighborhood of tomorrow”. And alongside a bunch of real cool, inspiring people, I got featured in this beautiful portrait of Antwerp Warriors and their vision on the city! “I couldn’t think of any other…
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Yeaaaah, last week’s Monday morning was clearly a better one than today’s (hello clouds). The boyfriend and I woke up early thanks to the sun glaring through the windows, which is probably the best thing to wake up to — apart from a kitten or an avocado toast. I think the last time I was…
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Of course the quality of the coffee is priority, but looks matter too, right? There are plenty of cool coffee and lunch bars in Antwerp, but I usually go back to the same old, familiar places. Having a boyfriend that lives in a different area of town is the perfect excuse to finally try out some new places!…
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Every month plenty of new lunch spots open up in my hometown Antwerp, and although I love to discover new places, I always keep returning to the classics. One of those classics is Tinsel, a cute coffee and lunch place that serves plenty of healthy food and is known for its boho and minimalistic interior. SO…
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