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The Streek GR Kust had been on my must-hike list for a while and I'm so glad I finally went and did it!

Infamous for its high rise buildings and concrete boardwalks, this trail will show you that there is in fact a very different side to the Belgian coast too. The trail alternates between beach, dunes and woodland, making for a varied view along the way. Don't forget to circle back to the boardwalk sometimes for a much deserved waffle or ice cream! 😉

Ps: the trail is 103km in total. I stopped earlier to meet my friends in Knokke.

Find the route & all info via @de.kust

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Casual Style, Spring/Summer, Style · 5 August 2013

Parental Minds

Shikha London dress via Sienna (on sale!) • Handbag: Carpisa • Jacket: Zara • Glasses: Kinto • Sandals: Christian Di Riccio via Torfs


Early in July, my mom, my youngest sister and I went down to Antwerp to get all the paperwork done for my student apartment – yay! – and for my first year at uni. Since my sister had never seen Antwerp’s famous shopping streets, my mom asked to tour them around and show all my favorite places. I took that opportunity mainly to walk by my favorite food places and a few smaller shops that never let me down. The tour was very rewarding, to say the least, with a refreshing frozen yogurt (I may have gotten my mom addicted to the stuff),  a yummy coffee with whipped cream and caramel aaaand this lovely butterfly-print dress. After we got our froyos my mom and sister went into my one of my favorite stores to find cute dresses, Sienna at the Lombardenvest. Since I hadn’t finished my froyo yet, I sat down on a bench a little further away to look at all the people buzzing by. The week before, K and I had visited Sienna already in hopes to find a dress for my graduation party. I first choose the actual dress I’m wearing in these photos, but decided to leave it as I knew it was going to be on sale the week after. I bought a FW collection dress instead. And the dress went on sale. And I didn’t think about it anymore. And my mom bought it for me. Without knowing that I wanted it. I tell you… parents have psychic skills… seriously. They have to! 

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Comments

  1. Renee, voice of The Blonde Muse says

    5 August 2013 at 09:13

    Mooi jurkje, Sienna vind ik ook een heel leuk winkeltje! x

    Reply
  2. kissandmakeupsbeautyblog.com says

    5 August 2013 at 09:17

    Sounds like you guys had a fun day out 🙂 I love shopping in Antwerp.

    Reply
  3. Mira says

    5 August 2013 at 09:53

    Wow congrats on your new apartment. You must be so excited. Seriously I need a frozen yogurt right now. That dress is adorable. Trust me you are lucky to have the only parent with psychic skills in the world 😉

    xx

    Reply
  4. Eshna says

    5 August 2013 at 10:14

    I love these photos!

    Lets follow each other. I have followed you on GFC and bloglovin
    Hope you get back!

    allthingsdesirable.blogspot.in
    Jewellery giveaway on My blog

    Reply
  5. Alice S. says

    5 August 2013 at 10:17

    So so so cute!! I've visit Antwerp only one, during a school trip, but I'd love to see it properly.

    Reply
  6. Mica says

    5 August 2013 at 10:50

    Aww that's so awesome that you got the dress on sale after wanting it a while! 🙂

    It looks beautiful on you 🙂 Very nice photo location too.

    Away From Blue

    Reply
  7. Jen Hsieh says

    5 August 2013 at 11:53

    You are the sweetest thing in this dress and the location for your pictures could not be more perfect. Living in New York City, I definitely miss escaping to places like this. Congratulations on signing for your first student apartment! Decorating it is the best part. 😉

    Reply
  8. Lippylash says

    5 August 2013 at 12:06

    haha zalig! en leuk van je app!!!

    Reply
  9. Nathalie VandenBerg says

    5 August 2013 at 12:24

    Heel leuke foto's en mooi jurkje!

    Reply
  10. Alissa says

    5 August 2013 at 13:06

    You are so gorgeous and the photos totally showcase that. I love that dress, it looks so cute on you!

    Reply
  11. Dress your life. says

    5 August 2013 at 13:23

    Mooie outfit, die laatste foto komt echt recht uit een modeblaadje!
    Naomi, x

    Reply
  12. ANDYSTYLE says

    5 August 2013 at 14:17

    very pretty pics,love the dress 🙂

    Reply
  13. Gail J says

    5 August 2013 at 15:32

    pretty!

    Reply
  14. Jamie Rose says

    5 August 2013 at 17:18

    That's so awesome that your mom bought that dress for you without knowing you wanted it. It's so cute! I love the accordion pleating. These pictures turned out so pretty too.

    P.S. unfortunately our licenses expire here in the US. Mine expires in October so I have to renew it before I head back to school. It used to be automatic renewal but not anymore.

    Reply
  15. Lynn {hearted girl} says

    5 August 2013 at 17:44

    Nikki, i absolutely LOVE the retro vibe of this outfit! it's just darling and so are you!! the photography's great too, i can totally visualize the tall grass swaying in the summertime breeze.

    stellar news about your Mom making these dress dreams come true! parents really do have some kinda antenna built into their DNA – i've had similar moments with my Mom and it's so weird. glad it all worked out pre-grad lades!! ♥

    Reply
  16. FASHION TALES says

    5 August 2013 at 18:14

    The dress is really pretty on you, I love that last shot with the shadows on the handbag. Congrats with your new place. 🙂 /Madison x

    Reply
  17. fashionlikealife says

    5 August 2013 at 18:56

    Great look 🙂

    follow?
    fashionlikealife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Inez says

    5 August 2013 at 19:08

    Heel mooi jurkje en handtas, ik ben nog nooit in die winkel geweest 😮

    Reply
  19. Kelly says

    5 August 2013 at 19:44

    Such a cute dress! Sounds like you guys had a great time 🙂

    Reply
  20. Charlotte Everaert says

    5 August 2013 at 20:36

    cool story (bro) ! en mooi kleedje ofcourse! ik wil ook nog eens naar antwerpen gaan shoppen! xo

    Reply
  21. INTIZ says

    5 August 2013 at 21:19

    Very nice dress,and great photos.

    Reply
  22. Anouk Lannoo says

    5 August 2013 at 21:25

    Leuke outfit en heel mooie foto's!

    Reply
  23. Hannah Gottlieb-Graham says

    6 August 2013 at 01:17

    This dress is gorgeous, I love the color on you and the pretty pleats. And froyo is always a win in my book!

    Xo, Hannah

    sweetsweetnoir.net

    Reply
  24. Kristian says

    6 August 2013 at 02:15

    Ah! Your mom rocks. Because you look so good in this. It fits your…personality. Isn't it weird to say that? Because this is just so you.

    Reply
  25. Corina Nika says

    6 August 2013 at 07:01

    That dress and that bag! *sigh* they look divine!!

    Corina
    http://www.cocorrina.com

    Reply
  26. Ana says

    6 August 2013 at 07:46

    amazing dress, so pretty

    http://www.lessismoreblog.com

    Reply
  27. Elma says

    6 August 2013 at 11:14

    Mooie outfit, echt een geweldige jurk!

    Reply
  28. MarieAntoinette says

    6 August 2013 at 11:44

    Nice post! I can’t wait to see more!
    Enter my romwe Giveaway here ♥

    Reply
  29. Elmedina Tiric says

    6 August 2013 at 12:34

    Beautiful outfit! I really like it<3

    http://nekinovi-klinci.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  30. Amélie De Rycke says

    6 August 2013 at 12:35

    amai, prachtige foto's, Niki! 😀

    Reply
  31. Sofia Donatelli says

    6 August 2013 at 13:13

    Great summer dress.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Kisses,
    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Night Chayde says

    6 August 2013 at 18:45

    You look gorgeous!!!

    Nightchayde

    Reply
  33. Tania says

    6 August 2013 at 19:54

    Love this sweet look, it's so adorable!! I'm a sucker for anything with pleats and the fabric/print are so gorgeous! Beautiful photos as well!

    xo

    freshfizzle

    Reply
  34. nancy @ adore to adorn says

    6 August 2013 at 20:00

    amazing photos and what an amazing time in your life! =D
    xo,
    nancy

    Reply
  35. Laura says

    6 August 2013 at 20:11

    Jij weet precies wat bij je past. Erg mooi!

    Reply
  36. K&R says

    6 August 2013 at 21:08

    you look gorgeous! seriously!
    i love these photos!
    and that dress, im dying.

    K

    Reply
  37. petal and plume says

    6 August 2013 at 23:01

    what a lovely dress! and what beautiful hair you have!
    xx

    Reply
  38. libys11 says

    7 August 2013 at 01:43

    great photos first of all! love the lighting! and that dress is super chic and pretty on you!

    Animated Confessions

    Reply
  39. Alexa says

    7 August 2013 at 02:14

    So so pretty and love the setting for the photos…goes perfect with the outfit

    Reply
  40. LyddieGal says

    7 August 2013 at 04:01

    sounds like a fun trip, and could that dress be any more adorable on you?
    Chic on the Cheap

    Reply
  41. Jessica @ Here(and)Now says

    7 August 2013 at 05:32

    I bet you are a fabulous shopping tour guide! Looking good pretty lady!

    xx
    Here&Now

    Reply
  42. Grietje Vermoortele says

    7 August 2013 at 06:25

    Heel leuk kleedje, past je goed!

    Reply
  43. Mademoiselle Sophistiqué says

    7 August 2013 at 08:06

    oooh de tas is super! en het jurkje ook, eigenlijk de hele outfit 😀 loving it!

    Reply
  44. Ana says

    7 August 2013 at 09:52

    amazing pics, you look so lady!

    http://www.lessismoreblog.com

    Reply
  45. little henry lee says

    7 August 2013 at 10:49

    that's great that your mum knows your style and taste well enough to pick out something you'd already picked out for yourself, lucky you!

    little henry lee

    Reply
  46. Annie says

    7 August 2013 at 14:03

    That dress is SO cute on you Nikki!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  47. Rowan Reiding says

    7 August 2013 at 16:35

    That dress really is too cute! Lovely pics as well!

    Love,

    Rowan

    Personal Style Blog http://www.redreidinghood.com
    Ps: Don’t you forgot to check out my very first shoplog/haul video ? I’d love to hear what you think about it!

    Reply
  48. Nicole Michelle Centers says

    7 August 2013 at 16:39

    You look adorable in glasses! You look great in this color too 🙂

    Nicole
    http://www.eleganceandclutter.com

    Reply
  49. Admirably Pretty says

    7 August 2013 at 19:52

    Proficiat met het vinden van een kot! Wat spannend dat je volgend jaar aan je eerste jaar hoger begint! Wat ga je studeren?

    Ik begin volgend jaar aan m'n derde jaar, en het studentenleven is echt heerlijk!

    Heel erg mooie jurk! Hij staat je goed.

    XO Imke

    Reply
  50. Beauty Follower says

    7 August 2013 at 21:17

    Cute dress!

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

    Reply
  51. Imogen says

    8 August 2013 at 09:00

    Beautiful pictures. Everything about this outfit is perfect

    Reply
  52. Liesbeth (candyandtreats) says

    10 August 2013 at 19:36

    You always look so cute in the countryside 🙂

    <3

    Reply
  53. BiancaC says

    9 September 2013 at 09:04

    Echt gave foto's! Vooral die laatste, wauw 😀

    Reply

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3 days, 95km, the entire Belgian coastline 💥 T 3 days, 95km, the entire Belgian coastline 💥

The Streek GR Kust had been on my must-hike list for a while and I'm so glad I finally went and did it!

Infamous for its high rise buildings and concrete boardwalks, this trail will show you that there is in fact a very different side to the Belgian coast too. The trail alternates between beach, dunes and woodland, making for a varied view along the way. Don't forget to circle back to the boardwalk sometimes for a much deserved waffle or ice cream! 😉

Ps: the trail is 103km in total. I stopped earlier to meet my friends in Knokke.

Find the route & all info via @de.kust

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