maandag 19 mei 2014

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Maison Louise Collection, headbands that are lovingly familiar and wildly innovative at the same time. The macramé parts remind me of those good old friendship bracelets, while the headband can be adjusted to fit all. I used to love these types of headbands but shunned them because of their uncomfortable fit around my (big?) head, but this Maison Louise Collection headband fits perfectly, and I can manage wearing it a full day without even noticing I have it on. This piece from the new ‘Bling Flamingos’ summer collection will undoubtedly find itself becoming a summer staple in the warmer months to come. 

Maison Louise Collection is a relatively new kid on the blog, as the label first saw the light of day in June 2013 – boss lady Florence started making her lovely creations just for herself and her girlfriends, but quickly everybody wanted a piece of the pie! And the great thing is: everything is a 100% Belgian!

I can totally see myself rocking this headband on various music festivals, paired with denim cut-offs and a band shirt, and I am certain it will even look awesomely appropriate above a cute crème dress at a Summer wedding. 

For more information on Maison Louise Collection, visit their facebook page.

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Maison Louise Collection, headbands that are lovingly familiar and wildly innovative at the same time. The macramé parts remind me of those good old friendship bracelets, while the headband can be adjusted to fit all. I used to love these types of headbands but shunned them because of their uncomfortable fit around my (big?) head, but this Maison Louise Collection headband fits perfectly, and I can manage wearing it a full day without even noticing I have it on. This piece from the new ‘Bling Flamingos’ summer collection will undoubtedly find itself becoming a summer staple in the warmer months to come. 

Maison Louise Collection is a relatively new kid on the blog, as the label first saw the light of day in June 2013 – boss lady Florence started making her lovely creations just for herself and her girlfriends, but quickly everybody wanted a piece of the pie! And the great thing is: everything is a 100% Belgian!

I can totally see myself rocking this headband on various music festivals, paired with denim cut-offs and a band shirt, and I am certain it will even look awesomely appropriate above a cute crème dress at a Summer wedding. 

For more information on Maison Louise Collection, visit their facebook page.

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Ahh, Friday, the greatest day of the week! You can finally relax from the hustle and bustle of your work week while having an entire weekend to look forward to! My plans for the weekend include a BBQ slash garden party, playing around in the sun and getting a first wear out of some cute summer dresses, but also planning a few meetings and get a head start on my blog business for next week! What are you up to?

Sweater | Pull & Bear 
Destroyed denim | 7 For All Mankind via SoJeans
Air Max Thea | Nike (here)
Pics by Cédric.

Pale Blue I LOVE YOU








Blue seems to be the only shade trending in my mind right now – apart from this dress, I recently also added this little blue gem to my collection. Firstly I was drawn to its cute dropped waist and the lovely pale blue fabric. I know this shade works particularly well for blondes, but I’m pleased at how it goes with my ginger locks as well! The short sleeves and frill hem practically screamed to be matched with the floral Docs in my shoe closet. How do you like this girly combi? These beautiful photos were shot by galpal Paulien when visiting Antwerp a while back. I’m actually on my way back to the city as we speak, I have a fun lunch planned there at noon and will be checking out the new Geox shop in Brussels later today. I suggest following my Instagram feed and Facebook page for the latest updates.

Elien is wearing:  
ASOS PETITE | Exclusive Dress with Frill Hem and Short Sleeve (on sale now
Doc Martens | Floral Boots (on sale here
H&M | boxy bag and oversized sunnies
Pics by Polienne blog.

Outfit: Marble and Marble









A fresh outfit to start the week with. Simple and easy, perfect for a day of running around in Brussels and Antwerp. Let’s talk sweater – in a moment of madness I wound up at Pimkie, a store I never really visited because I always thought the collections weren’t for me. Not my style, not my age, not my type. But boy was I wrong! I’m not saying I’m throwing everything I own out of the window and am only buying Pimkie from now on, but I must admit that they do offer some really cool items! Very on trend while on the cheap side of the price-scale = a great stop for those into fast fashion. This neoprene marbled dandelion printed sweater is definitely a great piece for spring. I found love in a hopeless place. Are you familiar with Pimkie and its collections? Do share your thoughts on the brand!  

Elien is wearing  
Pimkie | marble sweater (shop here
Maison Scotch | Bohèmiene denim 
Superga | sneakers  
H&M | sunnies 
Pics by Polienne.

Fashionista Feauture


Pick up the latest copy of Fashionista magazine to read all about my favourite spots in town. The issue - with Miss Miley on the cover, can't miss - is in stores as from tomorrow and is the perfect mag to flip through and get inspiration. 

My 5 hotspots are: (in Dutch) 

Antwerpen als shoppingstad kent geen geheimen meer voor blogster Elien Migalski van Dogs and Dresses. De stad dient vaak als backdrop voor haar outfit posts, ze laat zich inspireren door het modebewust volkje dat rondloopt in de straten en kan uren verdwalen in de talrijke winkeltjes die Antwerpen rijk is. Sommige van die plekken zijn verborgen pareltjes die Elien graag met jullie deelt. 

Stay 
Sinds eind vorig jaar heeft de Antwerpse Nationalestraat er een nieuwe hotspot bij: STAY, een ‘boutique bar’ waar je kan shoppen én iets eten en drinken. Niet enkel de winkel is gloednieuw, ook het concept is uniek! STAY staat voor ‘style, taste and you’. Je vindt er stijlvolle kledij voor mannen en vrouwen, eigentijdse interieurspullen en kleine meubelen, juwelen, accessoires, cosmetica en veel meer. Bovendien kan je er terecht voor een lekkere lunch, verse sapjes en een glaasje bubbels. Shopping as it should be! 
Nationalestraat 49 2000 Antwerpen 
Open van dinsdag tot zaterdag van 10u tot 18u 
Gesloten op maandag en zondag 

Clouds of Fashion 
Nog zo’n gloednieuw adresje in het centrum van Antwerpen is Clouds of Fashion op de Melkmarkt. Eigenares Laurentine gaat elk seizoen op zoek naar de meest exclusieve jurkjes en hipste schoenen, maar in haar winkel vindt je ook originele handtassen en andere leuke accessoires zoals sieraden en iPhone hoesjes. Clouds of Fashion is het shop walhalla voor iedereen die op zoek is naar spannende, eigenzinnige en betaalbare items. 
Melkmarkt 6 2000 Antwerpen 
Open van dinsdag tot zaterdag van 11u tot 18u 
Gesloten op maandag en zondag

Damoy 
Multibrandstore Damoy is een geweldig boetiekje gelegen in een zijstraatje van de Meir. Florence, eigenares en fashionista, weet wat mooi is, en dat zie je bij Damoy. Hier vindt je onbekende nieuwe merken, bohemian items zoals haarbandjes en maxi rokken, en minimalistische stukken van Scandinavische designers. Het leuke aan Damoy is dat je eindeloos kan combineren met de collecties en er buitenstapt met de perfecte outfit! 
Groendalstraat 24 2000 Antwerpen 
Open van maandag tot zaterdag van 10u tot 18u 
Gesloten op zondag 

Think Twice 
De second-hand shop Think Twice in de Kammenstraat is ondertussen een gevestigde waarde voor vintage lovers. Je vindt er oversized jassen, lederen tassen en de perfecte jeansshorts, allemaal voor een klein prijsje. Eens per maand houdt Think Twice een uitverkoop, waarbij ze hun prijzen laten dalen tot €1. De perfecte plek om je liefde voor tweedehands te voeden! 
Kammenstraat 85 2000 Antwerpen 
Open van maandag tot zaterdag van 10u tot 18u 
Gesloten op zondag 

Tinsel 
Bloggers need their latte’s, en de beste koffie haal je bij Tinsel. Deze ontbijt- en brunchbar is gelegen op het Antwerpse Zuid, en biedt een heerlijke selectie aan broodjes, gebak, koffie en thee. Mijn favoriet is de granola met yoghurt, gezond en superlekker. Het interieur is Scandinavisch getint en de bediening op en top vriendelijk. 
Vlaamse kaai 40 2000 Antwerpen 
Open op weekdagen vanaf 8.30u en in het weekend vanaf 9u 

Jus Jus 
Nieuw en helemaal hot: de gezonde sapjes van Jus Jus. Hier geen zware smoothies en gesuikerde drankjes, maar organische en koud geperste sapjes van groenten en fruit. Eén flesje van Jus Jus bevat maar liefst 1,5 kg rauwe groenten of fruit – het perfecte drankje voor tussendoor óf voor een heuse detox kuur. De mensen achter Jus Jus leveren hun verse sapjes aan de deur, maar je kan ook langsgaan voor een take-away bestelling. 
Helenalei 12 2018 Antwerpen 
Open op zondag, maandag, dinsdag en donderdag van 16u tot 18u

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Hello Sunday! May is almost half way, Summer is around the corner and my weeks are looking more colourful every day. Let's take a closer look at the past seven days...


The shelves in my shoe closet reserved for sneakers are already falling apart from all the tons of shoes they have to cary - but that doesn't stop me from adding another pair every once in a (short) while. These Nike Thea's are super comfy, easy to match and I love the bright pops of colour. Perfect under a summer frock or high waisted denim cut-offs. 

Breakfast is one of my favourite things ever - esp. on Sundays. So when these Alpro Soja Mild & Creamy toppings landed in the mailbox, I was ex-ci-ted. Hop on over to the web page, create your perfect breakfast combo and WIN the toppings of your choice. Top it, Taste it! 
 

Our favourite spot for a quick lunch in Hasselt is Mista Mista - this little lunchplace which serves sandwiches, customizable pasta dishes and homemade brownies is becoming a weekly visit. 
 

Left you see what I wore on Saturday for a stroll in the city and a quick lunch - it's this exact outfit, but I traded the heels for converses. Because, well, comfy. 

On the right are my new favourite drugstore hair care products. They're Fructis, which I'm guessing you all know (and love?). I've been using the Nutri Repair range for a few weeks, and my locks are really soft, shiny and well taken care of. I'll be doing a really exciting collab with the L'Oreal hair care brand on Wednesday - can't tell you more for now, but follow me on instagram to get some realtime backstage updates.

Elegant






Cotton. Loose fit. A neutral shade. A bright detail. I’m sold. I complained about my terrifying love for everything resembling a grey sweater before (read about it here), but it seems that I can’t even contain myself when it comes to sweaters tout court. When popping by the Bestseller showroom back in April (where I saw some great things from Selected, Only, Pieces and Vero Moda), I spotted this awesome black sweater. It reminded me of the Béyonce Surfboard merch and these ShopPrivateParty sweaters, and I’m just a sucker for anything as cool and comfy as this item. So after an elaborate love confession from my side, the Bestseller PR peeps let me take it home – yay thanks guys! There was nothing I could do to NOT bring this baby with me on a trip to Paris (élégant is French for… uhh… you know), so voilà, here’s me pondering over my own thoughts whilst overlooking La Seine.

This is my go-to outfit for citytripping in-between seasons: comfy sweat, stretchy jeans and Converses. I threw on my leather jacket and toted around mister Balenciaga to add some je ne sais quois (and also because I suck at packing and those were the only things I brought with me).

Black sweater | Selected Femme
7 for All Mankind | the skinny
Black converses
H&m | sunnies
Pics by Polienne

Music



The first five days of our Healthy Week are almost over so it’s time for a round-up. Gosh, weekends are always the hardest, aren’t they? I had a pretty good week, enjoyed a few of my Gérlinea treats, took to twitter and Instagram for some mental help from you guys (thanks!) and started another challenge! I know some of you ended up being lucky ones, receiving a big box full of Gérlinea goodness to munch on this week, so tell me: how did you like it? Was it easy to trade in your breakfasts and lunches for the products? I found the challenge to be quite easy, no more thinking about what I was going to have for lunch at work: I just snapped open a bag of noodles and vegetables, popped it in the microwave and c’est ca. Very easy! For more healthy food inspirations, follow the Belmodo team on their Health trip!

All your hard work should be rewarded, and it will if you don’t forget to Instagram your healthy pictures by tagging #belmodogoeshealthy and #gerlinea to win a big beauty box worth €750, which also includes a session of ultimate face pampering at an Yves Rocher parlour of your choice. Check out the other gals in the competition here! Gotta go now, time to do some squats ;)