BEAUTY TALK: my favorite duty free buys.

While I was recently browsing for a few of my personal beauty must-haves in Düsseldorf, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite duty free buys with you guys! Especially now with Christmas coming up, some of you may need some last-minute gift ideas. Even though I usually just shop for myself, I'd say all of these would make pretty awesome gifts!

OUTFIT: a holiday dress

I hate to admit it ... this whole dress-thing actually works. I am madly in love with the sparkly version, especially when paired with my favorite stack of rings from Pandora and a simple, yet festive necklace! Reason enough to shoot a second look with the dress, right?

OUTFIT: a turtleneck.

Personally, I never pictured myself as the turtleneck-wearing-girl, but it turns out there is a perfect fit for everyone. I love the chunky knit version, especially combined with a leather jacket on a sunny day. As someone who often forgets to put on a scarf before leaving the house...

GIFT GUIDE: for the traveling soul.

If your friends (or you) are anything like me, traveling is the biggest luxury. There is something so magical about exploring new destinations, chasing the sun and warmth during Winter, tasting foreign cuisines or learning about different cultures. Of course, traveling in style makes it even more fun, which is why I have picked out a few must-haves for everyone that loves to travel...

OUTFIT: these boots are made for walking …

By now, most of you probably know that I am definitely not an impulse shopper when it comes to designer pieces. I have no problem splurging on something, but when I do spend a month worth of rent on something, I want to make sure that I will get lots of wear out of it. Remember my cost-per-wear theory? Since the Summer, I've been dreaming about timeless boots for Winter ...

a glimpse of Christmas.

I don't know about you, but this year it has been a bit harder than usual to get into the holiday spirit. With temperatures above 20°C in November and no sight of snow, I can barely believe that Christmas is barely 2 weeks away. Luckily, that all changed on the first Advent weekend...

OUTFIT: 5 powder pink bags to love!

I don't think I need to convince you guys on how much I love my Valentino medium lock bag. It is a bag I wanted for a long time and then finally splurged at the beginning of the year. Ever since making the purchase, I have worn it almost daily. Why? Because it literally goes with everything. Don't ever let anyone tell you that powder pink bags are only for Summer or girly looks!

Gift Guide: holiday sparkles | #momenteschenken

For the next 3 Sundays, I want to exchange my usual cravings (meaning: things I want) for gift guides (meaning: things I want to give). As much as I love receiving presents, I am also a big sucker for giving. It is so much fun trying to find the perfect gift and seeing the other person's appreciation and smile when you absolutely nailed it. Of course that doesn't always happen, but to up your chances a bit, I have created 3 different themes for the 3 gift guides with plenty of ideas.

OUTFIT: Hello Bobby!

After a sneak peek on Instagram last week, I have the first look with my new Isabel Marant Bobby Sneakers in "chalk" for you guys today. Last week, they were available at the Farfetch Pre-Sale and after a quick color-consultation with Kathi, I decided that a light chalk color would be a new addition to my closet and a fun alternative for Winter - after all, there is already enough black and gray going on during the colder months, why not go for something lighter?

Countdown to Maui.

Yesterday the countdown to Christmas officially kicked-off with my Advent Calendar, and today I wanted to share a personal countdown that I am starting. Traveling is one of my biggest passions and I am very lucky that I get to travel for the blog a lot. However, I still feel like there is a difference between traveling and vacationing...