Where to shop the best chocolate in Brugge

Hello chocolate lovers!

If you are addicted to chocolate as same as me and you are going to Brugge or Antwerpen you have to stop at this shop! It is just the best chocolate ever I think.

I have never seen such crazy combinations of tastes, but they are sooo good! I would never expect that ginger or bacon praline can taste good, but it does. The truth is, this shop is a bit pricey (the bag you can see below was for something about 13 EUR) but it is definitely worth it - each piece is awesome symphony of tastes, you can not eat them all at once and at the same time you can not wait to take the next one. No surprise that this shop is listed in the Michelin Guide.

The shop is called Chocolate Line and it was founded by Dominique Persoone who calls himself shock - o - latier (more info about the shop, factory and pralines here). There is always something seasonal and funny you can buy - like the chocolate poop ;) Dominique is also famous for his sniffing chocolate and chocolate shooter he created for Rolling Stones.

So If you are going to Brugge, hold yourself  back in front of all the shops with good looking chocolate and wait for this one - it is an ultimate chocolate experience!

PS
You can find this shop in Antwerpen too, I just didn't manage to visit it, but if you check the pictures at the websites, it's supposed to be a beautiful fancy shop :)

Black, grey, white, yellow, brown and red

Hello everybody!

Today just short post with my striped dress. I really like this cut, I think it really flattering. Even though I look a bit like a walking Belgian or German flag...It is because this was the last peace in my size and I just could not let this awesome dress leave in the shop. 

BTW for those girls with similar body shape - did you notice, how important is the belt, as it draws the attention to your waist? This would work great for all curvy girls with sand glass or pear body shape!

So enjoy and have a great weekend!

Kristyna

Dark blue, yellow and flowers

Hello Girls!

One more picture from the summer! This time again summer dress in the (no dress code) office version ;)

 I like to use blazers over dress, it is so great to just take it off and go to the park wit friends without being too hot.

However I appreciated the blazer a lot in the office, as the temperature there was lower than outside. To avoid inappropriate and  in the office a bit vulgar impression (the neckline is quite deep) I wore also the light grey scarf.
But for the party or running outside in the hot weather this peace of clothes is OK, I think.

Hope you enjoy the post and you found it at least a bit inspirational :)

Have great day,

Kristyna

dress - Chache-Cache, blazer -Violet, shoes - Deichmann, bag - Vive Maria, scarf - no name from the market, necklace - Zeeman, bracelets - mix Wibra & vintage 

Summer! I miss you!

Hello girls!

If you do miss summer as much as I do, the following pictures might be a bit "drastic" for you. But don't worry there isn't any blood involved, just two dresses I liked to wear during the summer.

Both are from Primark, where  I bought them during my first visit there. And I was happy enough to hit the sales ;) I have to admit, that after my visit there I understand, why most of the girls who are aware of this brand always say: "Primark? I love Primark!". Yes indeed it is the way how to buy trendy clothes for super low price.

Currently I am trying to figure out how to wear them even now or later in the winter, when nude tights are not the solution. I am not sure whether the dress with big flowers is wearable during the calm months (the printing is more suitable for spring/summer, no?), but  I will try.
Do you have any idea, how it might look good? 

Wish you a nice day!

Kristyna

Light blue & dark purple

Hello everybody!


I bought this skirt on the garage sale for 1  EUR. I pick it because I like purple, hoverer for a long time  I could not figure out how to combine it.

Black was too dark. White too boring. Dark blue too sad. But this light blue shirt with small polka dots is finally good match, isn't it?
But it still seemed boring. So I added this colorful  belt, but now, I am not sure what is better.
So, what is your opinion?Have a great evening!

Kristyna

Black and light blue

Hello!

Here is another idea how to make summer dress wearable at work (if there is relaxed dress code) or wherever it is inappropriate to have your shoulders and back naked. Or when it is too cold to have your shoulders naked (..air conditioning..). First you can see my summer dress how I wore it for the city walk during the hot day.

And here how I wore the same dress to the office. And yes, it is the same shirt as in this post :)

Do you wear summer dress to the office too?

BTW it is Carling dress.

Enjoy,

Kristyna

PS

I was in the good mood and the pictures look so much better comparing to those when I am tired. I promise I will try to work on this!

Ligtht grey and denim

Hello girls!

I have a dilemma - I still don't know, whether I should reveal you the prices I usually pay for my clothes or not. Because I am wandering, what can happen if I will tell you and here is what I came up with:

a) you might get jealous and stop to visit my blog

b) you might perceive it as way too cheap and my blog not worth to visit
c) it can make you think I don't appreciate the hard work of workers in the factories
or
d) you might get inspired

Anyway..I am a student, who loves to shop clothes, so this is my way how to make it less or more feasible.  And I am not willing to pay high prices for things I can by in the same quality for less. And I am proud on my bargains. So I bought this shirt for 3 EUR as an experiment - the shoulder area is interesting, isn't it? 

Kristyna

PS
Let me know whether I should reveal you the prices or not and what it implies to you!

Polka pink dot dress

Hello there!

I am  sick, so it  is gonna be short today. But fortunately I have some stocks of pictures for you :)

This dress was really cheap (5 EUR) so I decided to give it a try, even though pink is not my colour and I am not into ruffles at all (actually this is my first "ruffle" piece). I have to admit that it creates quite a nice effect in the chest area ;-) And I like polka dot pattern.

What was your last "not my cup of tea" purchase? Were you finally happy with it?

Kristyna

PS 

I know it is a bit transparent, hence the legginess :)

no name dress, vintage bracelets, Primark skinny belt...

... and Tigers of Sweden shoes :)

Zebra top

Hello everybody! 

 

Today you can check what  I wear if I go out at the evening, but the occasion is not "fancy" so I don't want to be overdressed. Like going to grab some beers (in my case "krieks") with friends.

The top with zebra pattern (yes, again) is great as it has a kind of ribbon at the back part, so you can tie it not to be too loose at the belly area. That creates quite a nice effect with the skinny jeans, where the loose shoulder area ensures balance with the curvy hips (if that is your case) and thanks to the pattern it drives the attention up  ;)  

And this time with the heels for more feminine feeling.

What do you wear for such an occasion? Do you care of being overdressed?

Kristyna 

 

Wallpaper blazer

Hello here!

Let me introduce you one of my favorite blazers! Now I am wondering which of my blazers is not my favorite as it is kind of my obsession...hm.. Anyway I found this one in the MANGO outlet store in Fashion arena in Prague and it was really nice deal, even though the size written on this one is L :-O . It was obviously wrong label.. Sure...  

Originally I didn't plan to shop that day, but my boyfriend's favorite car service is nearby and after we left the car there we were my boyfriend was forced to go to the outlet. I like that service too, whatever they repair as long as we need to go there from time to time.


This blazer was "love at first sight". From the close view the blazer remains the nice heavy old fashioned wallpapers.It has the shape and cut like English cavalry uniform (less or more) and eye catching buttons which, despite the fact it was bought in outlet, are still on the place.  


What was your last  "love at first sight"? Write me!


Have a nice day,


Kristyna

Zebra dress

Hello everybody!

I would like to show you this lovely dress with zebra printing. The printing on the dress is quite eye catching, so I didn't take much accessories. I really like this dress, so I have to figure out how to wear it even in the colder months.

Any idea? Do you think it will look good with the boots?

Looking forward to your comments!

Kristyna

Dress - H&M, belt - Primark, shoes - Deichman

Flowers&jeans

Hello ladies!

This time  I decided to fight with the annoying autumn weather (and especially with the autumn depression) with the shirt with floral printing and a bit childish hair clip. And I added the cardigan not to freeze.

What are your favorite peaces to fight the grey  and drizzly autumn weather? Or if I will think  more positively - to celebrate the beautiful colors of autumn nature? 

Have a nice evening,

Kristyna

 

jeans - Levi's, shirt - Cache-cahce, cardigan - Original Marines, belt - vintage, bag - vintage, shoes - Zoe; bracelets - Wibra

Small change, big impact?

Hello!

Sometimes I am really surprised how few pieces of accessories can make quite boring outfit much more interesting. 

This is what I like to wear for grocery shopping/picking up box on post/going to laundry/handing out some documents at uni/ or anything else where you want to feel comfortable, not overdressed but still good looking. Few peaces of clothes I can just throw on and go. It is just kind of boring, no?

Doesn't it look much better with tucked top, bold belt and matching scarf? As you might notice, I love scarfs as they help to pull the outfit together. Or spice it up. And what is your trick? the same? Bag which "makes the statement"? Massive necklace? Hair accessories? I would welcome some pictures!

PS
I am wearing Time out jeans, no name top, Cache-cache shirt, quite old Kenvelo belt (I have it since I was about 12), Converse shoes, no name bag (present), Daichman scarf and necklace bought in Veritas .

Jeans and heals

Hi people!

Not so long ago I thought that wearing shirt or T shirt tucked in trousers is awful and should be banned as same as socks in sandals (which I still think are awful despite the trend). 
But recently I found out that shirts/tops/T-shirts tucked in the trousers or even skirts (Really?? I thought it is also awful?) can actually look way better than untucked! And I have to admit I also like the messy half tucked-half not style, definitely have to try it!

Tell me - was that just my opinion, or you had the same? Something else you thought is awful and now you like it? Like olives for example :-)

Have a nice Friday!

Kristyna

top - Vue Sur Mer, cardigan - C&A, jeans - Levi's, shoes - Texto, belt - motivi

Make your sweater look like new

Hello!

Do you have sometimes the similar problem? You have jumper you really like, but can not wear it anymore because of lint balls which make it look old and ugly? Or you buy a new cotton dress, but because your handbag is always touching the clothes it is “destroyed” after one day of wearing?

You can give it a try and buy yourself a lint remover. I tried that and you can check the difference. I don't claim it is miracle, but I was very happy with the results – it definitely looks better. And it is not so expensive, I paid for mine about 3 EUR (in Lidl in CR) and it works perfectly (but you should not use it longer than 2 minutes..)

Hope it helps!

Kristyna

Before

Left before, right after

After

That is IT!

Black and mint

HI HERE!

 I really like the "mint" colour, so when I saw this skirt for 5 EUR I had to have it. In case you are interested - it is from Vero Moda located near metro stop Port de Namur, Brussels - and it is cheaper than the e-shop!

Have you discovered any deal like that recently ? I want to know!

Enjoy your day!

Kristyna

T-shirt - unknown, skirt - Vero Moda, leggins - unknown, ballerinas - bought at the Clemencau market, earrings and some bracelets - Wibra

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Grey hat again!

Hi!

Gray hat on the scene again! This time in combination with loose gray cardigan, one of the best thing I bought during last months. It is comfy, warm, useful and looks good with almost everything. I don't know, how I could live without it till now ;-)

What is your last favorite "find" you can not live without any more? Why? 

Have a nice day,

Kristyna

PS
I am wearing: jeans - Levi's, cardigan - Vue Sur Mer, top (unknown), hat - Pimkie, belt - Primark, shoes - Converse, bag - Red Pepper  

Where to shop in Brussels...bread and pastry

Good afternoon everybody!

This time I would like to introduce you my favorite Brussels bakery - J. JANSSENS. It is small family  bakery with long tradition (about 60 years) and the best cakes I ever had (maybe except my grandma's cakes) for more than reasonable price (see the picture) in comparison to other bakeries.

Also the bread is great, it tastes like the bread should, doesn't matter whether plain white, dark or sweet, everything is just great.

And one important technical note - they don't try to sell you old bread or pastry. Everything what is old (1 day old) is in discount with clear and understandable tag and always, when I wanted to buy something "older" (e.g. last piece of my favorite cake) I have been told: "But it is from yesterday!" To comparison with bread at Vatel I have just bad experience - twice cold inside like it was in the fridge and once  totally dry and even hard sweet bread - too old (however the small "birthday cake" was very good).

Info:

J. JANSSENS address: Rue Jonniaux 3, Etterbeek 

 opening days - Wednesday till Sunday

opening hours - I am not 100% sure will try to update

but for sure it is opened on Sunday from 10am till 14 pm.
But it is almost impossible to get any bread after 12 on Sunday.

Below you can see pics of amazing marzipan cake with almonds and apple puree. MNAM!

And what about you? Do you also have some favorite bakery? Share!

Have a nice evening,

Kristyna

White and Blue

Hello girls!

I would like to show you what I like to wear with skinny jeans, even thought it doesn't look so great at the picture. This loose T-shirt is great because it:
 
1) is comfortable
2) is airy
3) drives the attention away from my hips 

Therefore I think it is the great match for girls with curvy body type who still wants to wear skinny jeans and feel good, however it looks good even on skinny girls ;-) 

Enjoy he day!

Jeans - Levi's, T-shirt - folia, bag - Time-Out, sneakers - Shulong,  pendant - Veritas

Denim dress

Hello girls!

I would like to show you my little trick how I make some of my clothes wearable even at work. It is one of my "casual Friday" outfits.

Unfortunately this wouldn't work for those of you working in the companies with strict dress code.

Even though I don't have dress code at my current work (internship) I feel inappropriate walking around office with the naked shoulders and back.

For that reason I was happy when I found this "half-shirt" during one of my visits at my favourite outlet shop. I can not tell the brand of this useful piece of cloth as the brand name was cut of :-(

So what about you? Do you use some similar "trick" to be able to wear you favourite pieces more often?


Have a nice week,

Kristyna


PS
I have forgotten to take the badge off at most of the pictures and I was not able to shoot another pics, so please accept my apologies ;-)

dress - Tiffany Production, "half-shirt" - unknown brand, shoes - Texto