Bright blue day

While walking through the city, I accidentally came across this new place. The building is used as a museum but it was closed, since it was Sunday. That means a perfect time to shoot a new outfit, especially my new jacket.

Since I saw the jacket in the COS stores, I doubted whether I should buy it or not. After a lot of overthinking, I finally decided to get my hands on it. From the minute I bought it, I didn’t have any regret and it’s still one of my favorite pieces.

The jacket looks timeless, static and symmetrical. Plus not to forget, it’s also really functional. On one hand because it has a lot of pockets, on the other hand it’s perfect for every occasion and you can wear it with or without a sweater. The best part is that it fits everything in my closet.

* Top: COS, Lacoste, middle: H&M, bottom: Vintage Nike
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Taking a break

Just in time before college starts again, taking a week off to go on holiday is the perfect way to end summer. But it’s also hard, knowing lots of work is coming in the next weeks. It will also be the last time that I take all my shorts, summer Tees and slides with me: packing was never so easy.

The sun here, in Valencia, is always shining and especially burning your skin. So you can’t avoid going to beach for some cooling. For this trip to the sea, I just took my new vintage Adidas shorts, a white Tee and slides. Plus, I also got my backpack with me to carry some other stuff.

* Top: COS, Religion backpack, middle: vintage Adidas, bottom: Teva

Outfit upgrade

Normally, I prefer an outfit that is effortless and comfortable. However, this time is different because going a wedding needs a little extra. No skinny black jeans with trainers for me, but a more thoughtful outfit. I replaced the jeans by dark blue suit pants, which come a little bit above my ankle. Underneath, I matched it with my white Acne shoes.

Also no classic white shirt for me, but a little bit oversized T-shirt. I’m not the person that goes to a wedding in a full costume, but I like a funny twist in my outfit.

* Top: COS, middle: H&M, bottom: Acne
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Early season change

As you know or not, the sun has disappeared in Belgium. It’s over with the shorts, T-shirts and open shoes. Even that cold, I had to take my winter boots and jeans out. But you don’t hear me complaining about that. For my outfits, I prefer winter dressing instead of summer dressing. I can finally go into old habits: layering.

I’m using my basic bottoms here. As every winter a pair of Original Clarks shoes are a key piece for me. They fit perfect on a skinny Levi’s jeans. And everything just fits on a jeans and Clark boots, like this grey tee and jeans jacket from Scotch & Soda.

* Top: COS, Scotch & Soda (more info: Alchemy Blues jacket), middle: Levi's, bottom: Clarks

Wander day

There is nothing better than walking through galleries on a lazy and hot day. Not far away but in your hometown. Being a tourist in your hometown always brings you surprising things like good expositions. The last free, lazy and hot day I went to the local centrum for actual art, Z33.

Paper-Scissors-Stone is the first big solo exhibition of Leon Vranken. In his work we see a game (Stone beats scissors, scissors beats paper and

paper beats stone) with materials. He cuts through buildings, objects and two-dimensional elements. Sculptures are out of balance. At the end, there is only the essence, the line, just like the outcome of the game, unpredictable.

* Top: COS, middle: Levi's, bottom: Nike vintage

The joy of unpacking

Coming back home and finding a package in the mail, is the best way to come home. The first thing to do, besides putting away that ton of luggage, is opening it. Documenting this is new for me but after seeing al those 'unpacking' videos on YouTube, did me want to do the same.

Scotch & Soda is a brand that definitely creates their own world. When you walk in a store of them, you become part of their world and feel the atmosphere. Amsterdam Blauw is the denim collection of Scotch &

Soda. The Alchemy Blues Project is about 4 graphic designers with a passion for denim. They designed a Japanese selvedge trucker jacket with keeping in mind the four basic elements air, earth, wind and fire. They made a true collectors item from their most authentic selvedge jacket!

* Limited to 250 pieces in selected Scotch & Soda stores
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Snuf operator

Never thought a collection with multiple prints would make so much sense for me. Ken Thaodee is a student from the not infamous Fashion Academy of Antwerp. Ken is that kind of person that sees the fun in everything. This is also the reason why he has an inexhaustible source of inspiration.

The collection is based on how people pretend they are online and how they really are. Presenting the ugly things in a good way is where the

collection is about. He strengths this by using graphic elements from the 80's and 90's. But besides an actual and good concept, the silhouettes are theatrical. When wearing one of his pieces, I would definitely feel like an interior piece of Memphis.

* Clothing by: Ken Thaodee

Old and new together

I already told you about my outfits that come straight out of my closet without any thinking. This summer outfit is just one of them: suitable for a hot summer day. I'm wearing a vintage short from Levi's. I bought them for a few euros, cut and folded them. This is a really cheap and durable way if you want a contemporary short.

Just as my outfit, the place where we shoot this is a combination of old and new. An old mine building that recent got renovated by 51N4E. I love how they work it out and make the best combination out of the old building and the new architecture.

* Top: Ray-Ban, COS, middle: Levi's Vintage, bottom: Birkenstocks

A standard summer outfit

My favorite piece to wear in the summer is a white T-shirt with an edge. It is easy to choose every morning and fits for every occasion. Just put a short or a jeans and a pair of trainers on it and you're ready. It feels and looks fresh every morning when you put a new one on.

I love this T-shirt because the simple, yet obvious, chest pocket. For me it doesn't need a print or something else.

* Top: Ray-Ban, COS, middle: Filippa K

Romantic picnic

As you know or not, the exams are happening right now. Just in time the sun comes out and the only thing I don’t want to do is studying. To get through this horrible time, a picnic from time to time is the perfect break. Now, you probably think that I made my way - hopping - to the park with a basket in my hand full of food. But nothing is less true, I went for a picnic with a view. The only landmark Mechelen has is the cathedral. So I went to a place where this remarkable landmark was in good sight. It felt like having a romantic picnic in front of the Eiffel tower.

A picnic is normally comfortable on a plaid in the grass. But in this case there was concrete instead of soft green grass. So I took the comfy

part on an entirely different approach. I decided to take my most comfy clothes out of the closet with the focus on my shoes. I always thought my Birkenstocks were the most comfy shoes. But when I tried these Adidas slippers on, it almost felt like a comfygasm or something like that. For the rest of my outfit I chose for black so you wouldn't see spoiled oil or grind.

* Top: Ray-Ban, Acne, middle: Vintage ripped jeans, bottom: Adidas

Summer investments

Summer is normally all about prints, colours and short things. The clothing I like is normally without any prints, colourless and with layers. I’m more like a winter person. I love boots, parkas and wet socks. Besides that, I think winter just has that cosy and charming atmosphere. While summer stands for dynamic and making memories.

But every summer I’m struggling with putting my own sense of clothing into summer looks. I feel like buying quality clothes is worthless in the summer, like the clothing is vulnerable. That’s also the reason why I

always end op with five exactly the same white T-shirts and a jeans short. But this year, it is time for change. I think it’s the perfect moment to force myself buying clothes, from high quality, that can survive the summer and go straight into my winter wardrobe. Here are some things that are on my mind for buying this summer and being less boring.

* Top: Comme des Garçons, T by Alexander Weng, Acne, middle: COS, bottom: Nike, Teva

Gray day

Yesterday, I made a quick visit to Amsterdam. I visited a few exhibitions and some architecture. As usual Amsterdam had that kind of weather where you don’t know what to wear. It had to be comfortable, rainproof and sweat resistant for the rare sun. A pair of good shoes was a requirement too because when I explore a city, I don’t like to take the public transport. I rather walk and actually see something of the city.

When visiting the Eye, I saw this concrete square. I love how the triangle shapes come together and look so static and form a path. It looks like the concrete and water almost flow together.

* Top: COS, middle: Levi's, bottom: Clarks Desert Boot

Blue jeans, white shirt

Normally, I would only wear black skinny jeans. For me, it’s the easiest when I wake up. Just add a shirt and a pair of shoes and I’m ready to start the day and it stays comfy for the rest of the day. But now, when the sun starts to shine more, I was in need for a new fresh pair.

I pushed myself an entire day to fit every jeans I saw. Finally, these H&M pants were my choice. Not totally convinced about it, until I wore them

outside. It was a new feel to me. It feels and looks fresh. Perfect for a spring weather like today.

* Top: COS, middle: H&M, bottom: Birkenstock

Lack of courage

I bought these shoes a while ago in Stockholm. Before I left Belgium I already had in mind with what I would return. White sneakers were one of them. After 3 days of shopping and visiting all (a lot) the Acne stores, these were the only option that were still open. It wasn’t love at first sight though. The shape was quite classic but I was fancying the fact that they were 100% white. As you can see, I couldn’t wish for more white.

Back in Belgium I’m still trying to fit them in my closet. I thought these sneakers would fit in my closet too but I’m struggling with how to wear them. They ask so much attention in my outfit. The only thing I already know is that I want to wear them with white sport socks.

Used wool

Long lasting is a keyword in my wardrobe. I like to buy clothes that last for more than one season and that fit every other piece. This coat was a catch at a local vintage store. It was in a good condition and it costs only 1 euro.  I decided to give it a second life.

I love how it has it’s own life. When I move to the left it makes a curl to the right and vice versa. Monumental as the coat is, as monumental as I’m when wearing it. He even looks good just hanging on a coat rack.

First step

After a lot of thinking, I've finally decided to make the big step. I felt like I had too much inspiration with nowhere to put it. From now, Hardwearing is the place where my ideas and thoughts come together.

For those of you wondering what hardwearing stands for: If something, especially clothing or material, is hard-wearing it lasts for a long time and looks good even if it is used a lot.