November, oh what a month it was. There was a lot on my mind, which was not that often fashion and I have to admit this was not my most inspired month when it comes to blogging. When it comes to dressing though, it was just me, maybe slightly more comfy and suitable for driving up and down to IKEA, getting my new apartment ready and keeping warm during these times that are only getting colder. The thing I love about having found my own style and knowing what works for me is that even when I feel like I have nothing to wear, I always have something to wear. My success formula on even the most uninspired days consists of skinny jeans a hoodie or sweatshirt and sneakers, maybe a beanie for covering up bad hair moments. I expect December to be less like this though, since it’s December and the perfect month to let loose, get out of my comfort zone, wear a dress or something sparkly and make it the most wonderful time of the year. Do you go all out in December?

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Somewhere in between being a scarf and being a blanket, the oversized soft wool object around my neck today is giving me some much needed warmth. It hit me today: it really is winter. And December, all of a sudden. Time flies like never before but I’m looking forward to the most wonderful month of the year. Christmas lights, Christmas shopping, good times with family and friends, December is one of my favorite months of the year. The time it becomes clear that all you need is love. And a really big scarf that does really well as a blanket also. And lots of layers, because it’s starting to get really cold. And leather, because I always need leather. But that’s about it really, right? I hope you’re enjoying your weekend to the fullest. I planned on doing some shopping (actually already was about to do that on Friday) but then all kinds of things came in between me and an online shopping spree, so right now I’m back into bed with lots of pillows and blankets, a cup of tea and do myself some mean shopping. After all, there’s still 20% discount at Urban Outfitters until tonight with the code PARTY20 AND the code 20EXTRA gives you 20% off EVERYTHING at ASOS (even sale). Lasts only until tomorrow morning so don’t miss out, I sure won’t! Happy Sunday lovelies.

Oversized scarf: Zara / Leather jacket: Zara / T-shirt dress: Noisy May (similar here) / Leather trousers: Humanoid (similar here) / Shoes: Cheap Monday

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Happy Black Friday! Are you in a shopping mood?
I actually am and it’s quite a good day to be in this mood considering all the Black Friday promotions. Right now I wish I lived in the US though because here Black Friday is not really a thing (and sale started on Net-a-Porter today, but only for US) but luckily there’s always online shopping and non-US shops being nice enough to not keep all the fun from us Europeans. There’s 20% off everything at Urban Outfitters with the code PARTY20 and the same goes for Selfridges with the code SELF2013. Also, ASOS has a great promotion giving discount on same great brands here and do check out the sales at Forward by Elyse Walker, Shopbop and I have more promotions for you this weekend. I promise, I’m not trying to be a bad influence, just thought I’d share some of this because I love discount shopping a lot myself. Which is exactly what I plan on doing today: make myself a cup of tea and do some mean online shopping, just because it’s Friday. TGIF! I’ll show you what I got tomorrow :)
Tell me, is it just another Friday for you or is it Black Friday?
Last but not least, how cool is my new coat?

Hooded faux fur coat: Front Row Shop / Sweater: Stussy / Jeans: ASOS / Trainers: Nike / Ring: Fashionology

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Holiday season is getting closer and closer and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas presents, what to wear on all the Christmas parties and of course there’s New Year’s Eve.. I’m thinking about going all out this holiday season, or at least a bit more than I usually do, and treat myself to a pretty dress or something like that. How cool are those jeans with gold panels? I’ve updated my Nelly shop with my holiday favorites so go have a look and see what I want to look like this December! Also, if you add items to your wish list on Nelly you can win all the items on your list! Not sure what the best thing is about holiday season, the presents or the clothes :)

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My looks are always, no exception, dependent on my mood, my vibe, my state of mind. And although my repertoire of looks on this blog might lead you to think that I always wear sneakers, some type of tomboy element and sports are always in the back of my mind. That is the case, quite often, especially lately since I’ve been really busy moving and had some personal things occupying my mind – that is the time I grab the first skinny jeans, hoodie and kicks I can find. But it is not always that I dress either like a little boy or a girl meets boy, I occasionally have my feminine moments in which high heels just feel necessary. Relatively feminine though, because I can’t help my inner urge to pair chic with sweats, girly with baggy. These are the first pumps I’ve worn in quite a while, I absolutely love the quilted and studded details, the super skinny heel and they are actually really comfortable as far as heels like these go. Points scored for DKNY that allowed me to wear these longer than expected (I’m so bad at heels, but no news there). More points scored for the perfect waistcoat for this F/W season, grey wool and black leather might have been made for each other. Furthermore the latest addition to my bag collection which hasn’t expanded for a while but I’m happy it did with this studded beauty now, it will be perfect for my grunge moods (read: looks). Last but not at all least there had to be sweats involved, and the bat is back, for a good reason. Zoe Karssen is having a sample sale in Amsterdam this weekend, on Friday from 1 to 8 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm at the Brouwersgracht 130-134 in Amsterdam. Make sure you be there for drinks, music and not missing out on some really great stuff for sample sale prices. I’d say be there!

Waistcoat: DKNY / Bat sweater: Zoe Karssen / Faux leather trousers: ASOS / Bag: DKNY / Shoes: DKNY / Ring: Fashionology

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Ah Sunday, my favorite day of the week. The one day I allow myself to be really lazy, sleep until noon and stay in my PJ’s all day. So this look is from yesterday, when I did put on something. And not just something really. I have talked about my obsession for these Adidas Gazelle’s before here and I finally got my hands on them. After being inspired by that amazing editorial I really wanted to wear them feminine, but not feminine (I hope you get that because to me that makes a lot of sense). My outfits are quite often about contrasts and I just love pairing a chic leather pencil skirt with sweats and sportswear. Also: in big need of a haircut. But not today, because today I’m staying in. Hope you’re having a great weekend!

Sweater: Nike via ASOS / Leather pencil skirt: ASOS / Trainers: Adidas Gazelle via Sojeans

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They say not all that sparkles is gold, and for that has been the case for a very long time. There was a time, about 2 years ago, when I banned gold from my wardrobe. And when I do something, I do it with a passion. My jeans can not have gold zippers, there’s no gold hardware to be found on any of my clothing or bags and I found it not only satisfying but also very easy. By avoiding gold there was a lot less to choose from on random (online) shopping sprees and I’m sure it saved me a lot of money. I’m not against gold, at all, it just isn’t really for me. Until I walked into a sneaker store on Friday and spotted these all white Nike Air Max 1 with gold swoosh and I felt the very, very urgent need to take them home. Why? Please don’t ask. It probably has something to do with a state of mind, a ghetto mood and breaking fences once build. The gold swoosh might have a deeper meaning, but then again, these are just a very cool pair of sneakers. In which all that sparkles really is gold. Just what I needed. Happy weekend!

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