Athens: history and fun united

  

Since it is very hot here in Greece, I'm wearing headbands almost all the time :).

Actually, this one is a H&M scarf worn as a headband.    

   

Although I'm not a big ancient history fan, I must say that the Acropolis and the Parthenon are quite impressive.

Can you believe it is already there from 500BC?

  

My brother and me in front of the ancient Parthenon.

   

   

First fresh squeezed orange juice :).

So, after a 4 hour delay due to the strike, we were able to find our way into Athens. This city is vibrant, romantic and breathes history. Although there are still quite some demostrants in and around Syntagmasquare, we - as tourists - don't really feel this chaos and are really enjoying our stay here.

Hope you have a great holiday as well!
 

Sarah.

the Netherlands

 

I'm sorry for the lack of updates but my boyfriend and I just returned from a nice, silent weekend in the Netherlands. We went to this place called "de 3 akers", which basically is a small camping with cute little caravans :). We had the most cosy time. In a few days I'm leaving for Athens and I'm afraid I will not be able to update but stay tuned for the coming days because I have some great pics to show you!

X, Sarah

Ps: I've got no idea who made this dress, I found it in an outlet store.

Walking around

 

Pants: Cos, Top: Cos, Cardigan: Zara, Bag & sandals: Morocco

You must have seen this sandals a lot of times now, they definitely are my favourites.  I prefer easy flat shoes rather then high heels because - on a daily base - I have to walk or bike from one part of the city to the other. I think it's not really proficient doing it with high heels:). 

As you can see currently the weather in Belgium is not so good. It feels like autumn has arrived instead of summer. I can't wait to put on my dresses but for now you'll have to it with this 'autumnly' creation :).

X, Sarah 

Internships

 Jacket: Cos - Dress: Comme toi - Leggings: Kunert - Booties: IKKS - Bag: Morocco

I have some exciting news to share: I will be interning this summer at a belgian fashion and lifestyle magazine called De Morgen Magazine. I'm nervous, excited and happy at the same time. I'll start the first week of july after a short trip to Athens with my brother. He will be working/interning as a biotechnologist on a small island near Athens: Ikaria. Besides the Acropolis I have to admit that I have no idea what to visit in Athens, so all tips are welcome!

X, Sarah. 

Big knitwear and Duvel

Cardigan: Bellerose - Blouse: Cos - Jeans: Benetton - Scarf: Zara - Shoes: Birckenstock

I'm sorry for the lack of pictures but with this windy, rainy weather most of them came out blurry. This is just a plain simple comfy after- exams outfit, perfect for lazy afternoons or drinks with friends. In the background you can see my brother's pond, it is a little paradies right in the middle of the city. Due to the fact that he is a huge (it goes beyond imagination) Duvel (a belgian beer) fan, you will find Duvel things everywhere he goes :). I must say I really like this Duvel- "billboard" hanging at the wall in our garden.

So, go grab yourself a Duvel and enjoy the weekend!

X, Sarah

Zuid

 

 

Together with Rue Blanche, Zuid represents one of my favourite belgian brands. 
Since more then 5 years designer Renée van Beurden searches the most beautiful fabrics, silhouettes and colors to create her elegant and timeless collections. These pictures of the upcoming fall/winter collection blew me off my feet. Seeing it for the first time I immediately thought: This is so me! I really love every single piece of the collection: it has everything to make you feel 'different', timeless and comfy at the same time. 

Really, Zuid never dissapoints. Last winter the first shop opened here in Antwerp and although I didn't go there yet, you know where you can find me next winter ;).

X, Sarah.

Light blue jeans dress

 Dress: Cos - Belt: vintage Bellerose- Shoes: River Woods - Cardigan: Zara - Bracelets: vintage 

So, today I had my last exams ever. It's hard to imagine that I - probably - will never have to study giant amounts of subject material again. I must honestly admit that after 5 years of academic studies, I'm completely done with it. Although I had an amazing 5 years, where all the clichés became reality - student days really are the best of your life :) - I'm now eager to start something new. This doesn't mean that I'm ready to start life as an employee though :). 

First, I'm going to enjoy my last long holiday. As you might have noticed I love travelling, I still have so many dreams concerning other countries, cultures, languages and even nature and his animals (who doesn't want to swim with dolphins?). There are so many exciting things to happen this summer, starting with Akkerveen (a little village in the Netherlands) in about one week. It'll be a quite weekend full of biking tours, long walks on the island where we will be staying, great food and so much more. 

Hopefully, you'll all have a great vacation as well :). Thank you all for your sweet comments, I really enjoy reading them.

X, Sarah