Satisfying my travel lust close to home ๐Ÿ˜Œ The Satisfying my travel lust close to home ๐Ÿ˜Œ

The High Fens are my absolutely favorite place in Belgium to go hiking in winter. Usually we don't meet a soul out there, but this year the whole of Belgium agreed this was the best place to be when it was the only part of our country covered with snow. Little did we know a cold front would hit all of Europe just a few weeks later! ๐Ÿฅถ

To avoid the crowds on the Fens, we stayed lower and parked somewhere between Jalhay and Solwaster. I know the Ardennes quiet well since I spent the first 16 summers of my life there and I still remember places that are less visited. Also: just driving around without a plan and stopping by any place that looks interesting helps (that's what we did on this trip, so don't ask me about the specific location ๐Ÿ˜…). How much I hated the Ardennes by the time I was 16, so much I appreciated having the knowledge during this pandemic where everyone was forced to vacation close to home.

What's your favorite way to travel in Belgium?

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This little fluffball didn't know what happened last January, when we let her out of the car in the middle of a winter wonderland. How unsure she was about the cold mushy mush, so much she loves frolicking through it today. Lucky for her, our very own garden has been covered in snow for the past few days โ„๏ธ

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I moved out 6 years ago and have worked for 5 years, but I still snack before dinner and am very far from having my stuff together. But finally today I felt a hint of what my child-self dreamt adulthood would be like. I was calling banks to make appointments to discuss mortgage loans and I realized: this is it. I am adulting.

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... And just like that it was winter! โ„๏ธ We w ... And just like that it was winter! โ„๏ธ

We woke up in a winter wonderland yesterday! We didn't go out to enjoy it or shoot pictures because we were too busy designing kitchen layouts for the house. I have a perfect vision in my mind of how I want things to look, but the house is too small to fit everything in and still make it aesthetically pleasing (and building an extension is ๐Ÿ’ธ). It's a difficult puzzle to make and I'm not good at letting the image I had in my head go, so yeah... not the relaxing weekend I hoped for ๐Ÿ˜ฌ I'm sure it will all be fine in the end!

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The very last of the autumn photos that I have on my camera roll. We just finished shooting my blundstone pictures when I noticed this little one watch us from atop the fence. I wonder what he thought of my awkward posing ๐Ÿค” He flew off as soon as I came closer (as birds do) and I went on to the local coffee shop for a warm cuppa. 

Happy Tuesday! 

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This week is a big week for our family as we FINALLY start planning the final sale of our house and HOPEFULLY start renovations later this year. It's only been four years since we moved in ๐Ÿ˜ฌ I can't wait to finally break these walls apart and turn this house into the home we always dreamt of โœจ

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Casual Style, Fall/Winter, Style · 20 February 2012

Comfy knits

I bought this cosy sweaterdress long before winter hit. I fell in love with the big cowl and pretty tan colour. I meant to wear it during those horribly cold days when the temperatures would not even reach -10ยฐC, but honstely, I had totally forgotten about it! I rediscovered it at the bottom of my closet a few days ago and decided to style it up and give it a chance on the blog. I sweat my ass off that morning. 
Wearing: H&M sweaterdress, F21 Ring, Footwork Boots
Oh look, It’s my face! Someone asked me why I always “hide” my face in my photos (I think he didn’t check out my About page yet, it has been there the whole time…) so I decided I’d work on some close-ups. I’m still a bit impressed by having a camera that close to my face but I’ll get used to it eventually. 
Also, I would like to say welcome to my new readers! I noticed that my traffic has been going down lately and I honestly don’t feel so good about it. I’m starting up a blogging schedule where I’ll try to post (at least) two times a week. It’s a start! Thank you for those who stuck through my random posting period, I heart you!
XO Nikki 

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Comments

  1. Sarah Weickhardt says

    20 February 2012 at 09:50

    Hey Nikki,
    1) Most of my friends have Toms. They say they're fantastic.
    2) I rather like you blog
    3) I actually love your outfit today

    Sarah
    xox
    theonewiththeb.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Jeroen says

    20 February 2012 at 10:47

    Freaky! Ik dacht net hetzelfde! Ik heb zelfs al berekend op welke dagen van de week ik het meest post! Conclusie: woensdag en zondag.

    Great minds think alike, zeker? ๐Ÿ˜€

    Jeroen

    http://samanvers.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Brunette Blogging says

    20 February 2012 at 10:48

    Ik snap het volledig dat je je oncomfortabel voelt bij die close-ups, heb dat ook altijd ๐Ÿ™‚ is gwn raar om die camera zo half in je gezicht geduwd te krijgen ๐Ÿ˜€

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  4. TaraMixandMatch says

    20 February 2012 at 12:26

    What gorgeous photos! That ring is awesome!

    Reply
  5. VALERIE WANG says

    20 February 2012 at 13:12

    heya pretty gal!i loveee your ring!!!so unique!

    http://lustforgourmandise.blogspot.com/
    http://lustforgourmandise.blogspot.com/
    http://lustforgourmandise.blogspot.com/

    xx

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  6. Heather says

    20 February 2012 at 13:23

    I love that oversized ring!

    XO
    http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    20 February 2012 at 14:11

    Cute sweater! I love the knit, it looks so cozy!!

    Reply
  8. Jo says

    20 February 2012 at 14:50

    this does look cozy!! Love your ring! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. Style Servings says

    20 February 2012 at 15:40

    So beautiful, the colours work really well with your lovely hair!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Wren says

    20 February 2012 at 15:43

    Cute dress. It's so simple. I love that you paired it with the thin belt.

    Wren

    Reply
  11. Neris / Fashion Fractions says

    20 February 2012 at 15:56

    lovely look and amazing surroundings ๐Ÿ™‚

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

    Reply
  12. kristen. says

    20 February 2012 at 16:42

    cozy knits are essential for winter! around here, I would consider -10C mild! cold cold cold!

    http://www.summersetsin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Kate S says

    20 February 2012 at 17:14

    First off, you're adorable as usual. Second: that RING. i love it.

    -Kate

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  14. My Grandmothers Gucci says

    20 February 2012 at 17:18

    Too cute!! Love your hair styling.

    Reply
  15. Sophie-Marie says

    20 February 2012 at 17:29

    I absolutely love the sweater, it's definitely both chic and comfortable! And the ring is great!!!
    Love,
    s
    http://mademoisellesonushka.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. jessica says

    20 February 2012 at 17:33

    Your outfit is so cute! I love that ring!

    Reply
  17. The Jones says

    20 February 2012 at 17:42

    This is so comfy, cozy, cute…love the skinny belt over the sweater and the pop of colour in the ring.

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. yiqin; says

    20 February 2012 at 17:49

    you wear the boots so well <3

    Reply
  19. Judith. says

    20 February 2012 at 18:54

    Lovely knit! X

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  20. Joyce says

    20 February 2012 at 19:57

    I love your cozy looking sweater, it looks wonderful with the boots! Great outfit ๐Ÿ™‚ now following.

    Reply
  21. Corinne Monique says

    20 February 2012 at 20:10

    you look lovely!! adore that ring & such an awesome backdrop with those trees!!

    Corinne xo
    http://corinnemonique.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Dilan Dilir says

    20 February 2012 at 20:32

    nice outfit:D

    Reply
  23. Sandy a la Mode says

    20 February 2012 at 21:19

    just found your blog and love it! your ring is fabulous!!

    Reply
  24. Merrick says

    20 February 2012 at 21:19

    Such a comfy outfit! And I too love that ring.

    Reply
  25. Hannah @ Tattoos and Pearls says

    20 February 2012 at 21:35

    i love your ring! sometimes f21 surprises me with their accessories!

    -hannah
    http://www.tattoosandpearls.com

    Reply
  26. Lija says

    20 February 2012 at 21:44

    Love your ring !

    Please check out the Topshop giveaway on my blog
    http://Www.thefashionskeleton.blogspot.com

    Follow and I'll follow back x

    Reply
  27. Sweet Harvest Moon says

    20 February 2012 at 22:45

    Cozy and cute !

    Reply
  28. Shea says

    20 February 2012 at 23:14

    I love that sweater dress, even if it did get a little warm ๐Ÿ™‚ And your pictures are gorgeous–what a beautiful place to take photos!

    Reply
  29. Audrey says

    21 February 2012 at 00:03

    Love the cowl neck on your sweater, Nikki! I hope you had a great weekend ๐Ÿ™‚ http://www.casualglamorous.com

    Reply
  30. charley says

    21 February 2012 at 03:31

    Such beautiful photos, wow!

    http://thecharleygirl.com

    xxoo

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  31. Alexandra says

    21 February 2012 at 06:23

    That knit looks amazing! Nothing like a great cozy sweater. Loving your accessories too.

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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  32. MANVI MITTAL says

    21 February 2012 at 07:26

    I love your ring!
    Manvi.x
    http://mmlabelsandlove.blogspot.in/

    Reply
  33. Mica says

    21 February 2012 at 09:18

    You are so cute! Love this sweater dress on you, makes a nice casual outfit ๐Ÿ™‚

    awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au

    Reply
  34. Annie says

    21 February 2012 at 12:15

    Love this look Nikki – so cute & cozy! And love the close up as well ๐Ÿ™‚ The background for your pics is absolutely beautiful!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  35. Dorien says

    21 February 2012 at 13:07

    Hi Nikki, bedankt voor je reactie! Ik vind Leuven niet zo super om te winkelen, je hebt weinig originele zaken daar. De grootste winkelstraten zijn de Diestsestraat en de Bondgenotenlaan! Ik ga mijn best doen om tegen vanavond mijn lijstje met vintage shops in Leuven online te zetten, mocht je dat interesseren ๐Ÿ˜‰ !

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  36. Kyla says

    21 February 2012 at 13:49

    That sweater looks SO cozy! The cowl especially is great. And I love the big ring, too!

    Reply
  37. Vanilla - Notes from my closet says

    21 February 2012 at 14:08

    Love this look! Such a beautiful ring! ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the setting too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Love, Vanilla

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  38. threadsandbuttons says

    21 February 2012 at 15:02

    That dress looks GREAT on you! For realz! Also, you have a cute face ๐Ÿ™‚ ha!

    Reply
  39. Danielle says

    21 February 2012 at 15:07

    You look so warm and cozy! This is definitely something I would wear in a heartbeat. Love the closeup photo too ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  40. blue roses says

    21 February 2012 at 15:45

    i have a very similar oatmeal, taupe sweater dress that i purchased the beginning of this season…. so cozy and elegant!

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  41. Bethany Jensen says

    21 February 2012 at 21:40

    That location is amazing!

    Reply
  42. Indy says

    21 February 2012 at 22:55

    What a pretty place for pictures!

    Lovely boots!

    Reply
  43. Jamie Rose says

    22 February 2012 at 00:48

    Aw I love how you wore this sweater dress with jeans. That colorful ring is really fun too! And what was that guy talking about? You can see your face in your posts! People are crazy.

    Reply
  44. The Love Hanger says

    22 February 2012 at 00:55

    Love your cozy sweater!! It looks so flattering on you. And your ring is gorgeous. You are too cute! <3

    toni

    Reply
  45. Diana says

    22 February 2012 at 01:40

    you look seriously gorgeous!!! i love this sweater on you xo

    http://dressedupallligators.blogspot.com/

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  46. Sexton In The City says

    22 February 2012 at 02:02

    You look adorable!

    sextoninthecity.blogspot.com

    Reply
  47. xoxoCat says

    22 February 2012 at 03:25

    I've never been to Belgium, I'm envious of anyone from Europe lol. Oh and you have lovely red hair.

    Reply
  48. Nicole says

    22 February 2012 at 08:21

    Hi there!
    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog ๐Ÿ™‚ Love yours – the forest behind you is breathtaking.
    xxx

    Reply
  49. Sofie says

    22 February 2012 at 10:11

    erg leuke trui, die ring is echt prachtig! โ™ฅ

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  50. Am2Pm Chic says

    22 February 2012 at 10:45

    Nice look, I love your ring.
    The background is beautiful.
    Christy

    http://am2pmchic.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  51. stringsandbuttons says

    22 February 2012 at 18:00

    Lovely outfit! Amazing background!

    Reply
  52. Marianne M. says

    22 February 2012 at 20:40

    I know that you mean i don't feel comfortable snapping pics of myself as well, but i am blogging about fashion editorials so i am cool.
    found your blog via a comment of yours and now i am following via GFC and bloglovin and twitter.
    yeahhhhh, like via all of them.
    hope u can check out my blog as well and maybe follow me back via gfc and bloglovin?
    http://lureofthedarkside.blogspot.com/
    my twitter name is:
    https://twitter.com/Lureofdarkside
    we could twi-chat sometimes, right?

    Reply
  53. Virginie says

    22 February 2012 at 20:40

    Si joli! That forest is amazing too, somehow kind of looks like bamboo!

    Virginie โ™ฅ

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  54. Marianne M. says

    22 February 2012 at 20:40

    oh forgot to tell u,
    love your sweater dress

    Reply
  55. Frannie Pantz says

    22 February 2012 at 21:26

    These photos are so pretty and I love your boots and sweaterdress! I really appreciate your support on my blog and will be coming back to yours for inspiration–so that will help with your numbers I hope! Take care!

    Reply
  56. fashiongamble says

    22 February 2012 at 21:32

    so cute, love your hair color

    Reply
  57. Wild Flower says

    23 February 2012 at 04:04

    So beautiful! I love how you look so comfy, but so chic at the same time! Crushing on your ring a lot!

    Kaylee
    xo

    Reply
  58. LyddieGal says

    23 February 2012 at 04:37

    your sweater dress is so pretty, i love the cowl neck!
    Chic on the Cheap

    Reply
  59. blorange dice says

    23 February 2012 at 06:59

    nikkiiii!!! sorry i've been so MIA lately. i have a million excuses that are legitimate, but still.. that doesn't mean i should abandon my favs. <3 i love your skinny belt and am super jealous of this picture spot!

    Reply
  60. Gagan says

    23 February 2012 at 07:30

    Very cute outfit, and love the setting of your pictures, so pretty!

    Reply
  61. Tiana says

    23 February 2012 at 14:03

    you are simply adorable ๐Ÿ™‚
    and that location! wow — i need to come to wherever you are ๐Ÿ˜€

    xoxo,
    tiana of l'esthetique

    Reply
  62. two birds says

    23 February 2012 at 15:00

    well i think your close up is lovely! as is the sweater dress! what a perfect cozy winter sweater…hopefully next year you will remember it! =)

    Reply
  63. Eloise says

    23 February 2012 at 20:13

    Hello there face!
    Love your boots

    xx

    Reply
  64. aliciafashionista says

    24 February 2012 at 02:18

    What a beautiful location! You look so cute and cozy, love that statement ring!

    Reply
  65. kristine [kristine. or polly.] says

    24 February 2012 at 03:41

    Wow, your photos are amazing! You're so lucky to have such gorgeous backdrops around ๐Ÿ™‚ I love that cowl neck sweater dress, too!

    Reply
  66. Laurein H says

    27 February 2012 at 09:10

    meer close ups please, ze zijn echt heel mooi!

    Reply
  67. Daniela says

    29 February 2012 at 21:57

    fabulous ring!

    Reply
  68. Moon Child says

    8 March 2012 at 19:23

    Such cool pics it almost looks like you're photoshopped in!! I want to be there! Love the boots, X
    http://lr-moonchild.blogspot.com/

    Reply

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The High Fens are my absolutely favorite place in Belgium to go hiking in winter. Usually we don't meet a soul out there, but this year the whole of Belgium agreed this was the best place to be when it was the only part of our country covered with snow. Little did we know a cold front would hit all of Europe just a few weeks later! ๐Ÿฅถ

To avoid the crowds on the Fens, we stayed lower and parked somewhere between Jalhay and Solwaster. I know the Ardennes quiet well since I spent the first 16 summers of my life there and I still remember places that are less visited. Also: just driving around without a plan and stopping by any place that looks interesting helps (that's what we did on this trip, so don't ask me about the specific location ๐Ÿ˜…). How much I hated the Ardennes by the time I was 16, so much I appreciated having the knowledge during this pandemic where everyone was forced to vacation close to home.

What's your favorite way to travel in Belgium?

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Up to snow good ๐Ÿ˜ This little fluffball didn' Up to snow good ๐Ÿ˜ 

This little fluffball didn't know what happened last January, when we let her out of the car in the middle of a winter wonderland. How unsure she was about the cold mushy mush, so much she loves frolicking through it today. Lucky for her, our very own garden has been covered in snow for the past few days โ„๏ธ

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When I was a child, I was certain of the fact that When I was a child, I was certain of the fact that "adulthood" was a perfectly defined phase of life that you enetred the day you had 1) a job and 2) moved out of your parental home. As if you'd wake up the next day and be an adult who had everything together, never ate snacks before dinner and always had the last word in discussions. 

I moved out 6 years ago and have worked for 5 years, but I still snack before dinner and am very far from having my stuff together. But finally today I felt a hint of what my child-self dreamt adulthood would be like. I was calling banks to make appointments to discuss mortgage loans and I realized: this is it. I am adulting.

#winterwonderland #wintermagic #winternature #coldwinterday #winteraesthetic #mywintercapture #winterphotography #thequietwinter #sneeuwpret #snowsnowsnow #underthesnow #snowcovered #snowlover #snowlovers #embracingtheseasons #aseasonalyear #cornersofmyworld #everydaymagic #weroamhome #goodtimesoutside #visitardenne #visitwallonia #mawallonie #ig_belgium #lavieestbelge #belphenomenal #belgiantravelblogger #belgianblogger #vlaamseblogger #antwerpblogger
Never not photographing the details ๐Ÿค #thebeau Never not photographing the details ๐Ÿค

#thebeautyinwinter #slowsimpleseasonal #thesimplelife #simpleandstill #thesimpleeveryday #gowildlyandslow #slowlifestyle #slowlived #embracingslowerlife #theslowdowncollective #capturequiet #myquietbeauty #thequietfolk #creativefolk #searchwandercollect #noticewonderconnect #myseasonalstory #calmversation #smallmomentsofcalm #tinytinymoments #calm_collected #untoldvisuals #ofsimplethings #seeingthepretty #beautyyouseek #cornersofmyworld #whimsicalwonderfulwild #alittlebeautyeveryday #aseasonalyear #thedreaminglens
... And just like that it was winter! โ„๏ธ We w ... And just like that it was winter! โ„๏ธ

We woke up in a winter wonderland yesterday! We didn't go out to enjoy it or shoot pictures because we were too busy designing kitchen layouts for the house. I have a perfect vision in my mind of how I want things to look, but the house is too small to fit everything in and still make it aesthetically pleasing (and building an extension is ๐Ÿ’ธ). It's a difficult puzzle to make and I'm not good at letting the image I had in my head go, so yeah... not the relaxing weekend I hoped for ๐Ÿ˜ฌ I'm sure it will all be fine in the end!

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Robin of the hood ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ ~ ๐“ ๐“ซ๐“ฒ๐“ป๐“ญ Robin of the hood ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

~ ๐“ ๐“ซ๐“ฒ๐“ป๐“ญ ๐“ผ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฐ ๐“ฒ๐“ท ๐“ช ๐“ฝ๐“ป๐“ฎ๐“ฎ ๐“ฒ๐“ผ ๐“ท๐“ฎ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ๐“ป ๐“ช๐“ฏ๐“ป๐“ช๐“ฒ๐“ญ ๐“ธ๐“ฏ ๐“ฝ๐“ฑ๐“ฎ ๐“ซ๐“ป๐“ช๐“ท๐“ฌ๐“ฑ ๐“ซ๐“ป๐“ฎ๐“ช๐“ด๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฐ ๐“ซ๐“ฎ๐“ฌ๐“ช๐“พ๐“ผ๐“ฎ ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ผ ๐“ฝ๐“ป๐“พ๐“ผ๐“ฝ ๐“ฒ๐“ผ ๐“ท๐“ธ๐“ฝ ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐“ฝ๐“ฑ๐“ฎ ๐“ซ๐“ป๐“ช๐“ท๐“ฌ๐“ฑ, ๐“ซ๐“พ๐“ฝ ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ผ ๐“ธ๐”€๐“ท ๐”€๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฐ๐“ผ ~

The very last of the autumn photos that I have on my camera roll. We just finished shooting my blundstone pictures when I noticed this little one watch us from atop the fence. I wonder what he thought of my awkward posing ๐Ÿค” He flew off as soon as I came closer (as birds do) and I went on to the local coffee shop for a warm cuppa. 

Happy Tuesday! 

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H A P P Y M O N D A Y ๐ŸŒŸ This week is a big we H A P P Y  M O N D A Y ๐ŸŒŸ

This week is a big week for our family as we FINALLY start planning the final sale of our house and HOPEFULLY start renovations later this year. It's only been four years since we moved in ๐Ÿ˜ฌ I can't wait to finally break these walls apart and turn this house into the home we always dreamt of โœจ

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From my camera roll ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ“ธ: 1&2 fort 4 - M From my camera roll ๐Ÿงก

๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ“ธ: 1&2 fort 4 - Mortsel, 3&4 Merksplas Kolonie

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Throwback to when nature had the same color as my Throwback to when nature had the same color as my hair ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ

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Putting my best boot forward โœจ๐Ÿฅพโœจ These boo Putting my best boot forward โœจ๐Ÿฅพโœจ

These boots had been on my wish list for a few seasons and this november I got incredibly lucky when @blundstonenl hosted a competition and I got selected as one of the winners! ๐Ÿ˜

My blunnies are comfy, durable and easy on the eye, which makes them the perfect compagnon to all my fall and winter outfits! ๐Ÿงก

I received a few questions about the sizing when I first shared them in my stories a few weeks ago. If it helps: i got my usual size, but do have to wear thick socks (as pictured) to prevent them from rubbing my ankles. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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