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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 · 15 August 2013

Basic Is Best

J.Crew dress • Forever 21 ring • Carpisa bag • Christian Di Riccio Shoes


Much like Canterbury and me, this dress and I are a perfect couple. It’s navy, it’s lace and it’s J.Crew. Can’t get much better than that! This week has been a very busy one so far. Right after I got back from Canterbury, my friend J and I packed our weekend bags and went to dance, sing and eat good food at Markt Rock in Leuven. We ran into Siel and enjoyed a gig by local beat boxers and a concert by Bart Peeters. It was an overall fun experience, and my first time visiting the festival. Yesterday we spend a day in our capital city Brussels. I should have thought twice about my footwear for the day. Breaking in new flats when crossing a city is apparently not such a good idea… . I did bring my camera, and will show you a peek at what we saw in a post soon. Today we’re headed back to Antwerp for a lunch, some exploring for K’s student club and a party with friends.  

Reading your comments on my Canterbury post has given me much joy. It’s the first time I actually wrote about my travels so extensively, and it was nice to hear that some of you have taken notes of what places they’d like to see for themselves too! In three weeks, I’ll be back across the North Sea. This time my mom is coming with me and since she hasn’t seen much other places than our hometown, we’ll be probably doing a lot of touristy things. What is your idea of a perfect travel post? What should be in there and what shouldn’t? I’d love to hear your opinions so that I can make my posts a pleasure to share!

Have a lovely weekend!

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  1. Inge Van Israël says

    15 August 2013 at 10:10

    Leuk jurkje! 🙂

    Inge
    http://www.fashionenvie.be

    Reply
  2. Mica T says

    15 August 2013 at 11:11

    Such a beautiful lace dress, it looks great on you and I really like it with the tan accessories! 🙂

    So good you have more trips planned – you take beautiful photos, I look forward to seeing them 🙂

    Away From Blue

    Reply
  3. Sweet Love and Ginger says

    15 August 2013 at 11:44

    I like your shoes.

    My favorite part about travel posts are pictures, and the little details that make me feel like I was there. like the story of the old woman inthe coffee shop in your last post. I really liked that.

    Reply
  4. Nathalie VandenBerg says

    15 August 2013 at 11:52

    Heel mooi! Je staat echt goed met jurkjes 🙂

    Reply
  5. Inez says

    15 August 2013 at 12:14

    Jij staat zo goed met donkerblauw! En die ring is prachtig 🙂
    Ik heb niet veel ervaring met vakantie posts, maar ik zie graag veel foto's + aanraders welke verborgen winkeltjes ik niet mag vergeten 😉

    Reply
  6. kissandmakeupsbeautyblog.com says

    15 August 2013 at 12:52

    Nice little dress! I like the whole lace trend. And I really like your ring too!

    Reply
  7. Dress your life. says

    15 August 2013 at 14:30

    Wauw zoveel gereis, zalig! Ik zoek graag achteraf posts op om te herlezen als ik er naartoe ga, dus veel informatie is goed 😉
    Naomi, x

    Reply
  8. Kathleen Lisson says

    15 August 2013 at 14:51

    Great things to think about as I am traveling to Dubai and India next week. I think I will concentrate on what the local style is like and things that surprise me. In Southern India, the women don't show their legs or shoulders, there is no American-style breakfast food and dinner is after 9 pm Customs are different – no one says 'bless you' if someone sneezes. I can't wait to discover Dubai!

    Reply
  9. Hannah Gottlieb-Graham says

    15 August 2013 at 15:53

    This dress is 100% class. I have an obsession with J Crew, navy, and lace, so naturally I'm loving this dress on you! You look so elegant!

    Xo, Hannah

    sweetsweetnoir.net

    Reply
  10. Leen Philips says

    15 August 2013 at 17:52

    Heel erg leuke outfit! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kristian says

    15 August 2013 at 17:58

    Navy and you equates to a great combination. That color is just fantastic for both your hair and complexion.

    I loved your Canterbury post! A perfect travel post, huh? Bright, lovely pictures (no problem for you!). I also like seeing a bit about what people did and their impressions of it (what did they like, any history they found interesting etc.) and where they eat or shop can also be fun. Basically if you are sharing what you loved about your trip, the readers will love it too.

    Reply
  12. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara} says

    15 August 2013 at 20:19

    This dress is perfect on you! The color is great and I love the scalloped edges on the bottom!
    ~Sara
    Sincerely, Sara

    Reply
  13. K&R says

    15 August 2013 at 23:11

    goodness, i love this dress.
    so perfect. love the lace.

    travel posts, i like just seeing lots of photos duh.
    i like seeing food and i always love seeing people.

    K

    Reply
  14. Sophie-Marie says

    15 August 2013 at 23:24

    Hello Miss!
    Such a beautiful dress! I should know, because I have a nearly-identical(Calvin Klein) one! Navy is one of the best colours for redheads!
    Love,
    S
    http://www.sonushka.com

    Reply
  15. libys11 says

    16 August 2013 at 01:05

    gorgeous outfit!!! so prim, polished and pretty! 😀

    Animated Confessions

    Reply
  16. Kelly says

    16 August 2013 at 02:35

    Breaking in flats for me is difficult even just walking to a bus stop! I couldn't imagine walking around town all day… But that dress is gorgeous!

    Reply
  17. Jessica @ Here(and)Now says

    16 August 2013 at 04:52

    you had me at navy & lace & J.Crew! Pure perfection pretty lady! I love how you combined this stunning dress with classic accessories!

    xx
    Here&Now

    Reply
  18. Gail J says

    16 August 2013 at 06:09

    very pretty 🙂

    Reply
  19. Mademoiselle Sophistiqué says

    16 August 2013 at 08:59

    ah die sandaaltjes, zo mooi! en het kleedje staat je ook weer super

    Reply
  20. Amélie De Rycke says

    16 August 2013 at 15:40

    pretty momma!

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    16 August 2013 at 17:31

    Fantastisch jurkje, en mooi gecombineerd met die leuke schoenen en tas.

    Reply
  22. A Lavender Sea says

    16 August 2013 at 19:23

    I may or may not be drooling over your shoes. Lovely, simply lovely.
    Tessa Lynn
    http://www.alavendersea.com/

    Reply
  23. michelleslillavärld says

    17 August 2013 at 11:26

    Wat een prachtig jurkje! 🙂
    Liefs, Michelle

    Reply
  24. Anouk Lannoo says

    18 August 2013 at 09:02

    lovely couple indeed! hihi

    Reply
  25. Mira says

    18 August 2013 at 10:06

    That beautiful navy lace dress would be perfect for me too. You look amazing. Hope you didn't get any blisters. I loved you Canterbury post. I have no idea a perfect travel post. Just write about what you love 😀

    xx Mira

    http://www.glamdevils.com

    Reply
  26. Grietje Vermoortele says

    18 August 2013 at 13:18

    Pretty outfit, love the shoes!!

    Reply
  27. Beauty Follower says

    18 August 2013 at 14:10

    NIce dress!

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

    Reply
  28. Patrícia M. says

    18 August 2013 at 14:13

    That dress is so pretty! You look great!

    <3
    http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/

    Reply
  29. Jamie Rose says

    18 August 2013 at 19:06

    I just love hearing about little places you wouldn't necessarily think about going. Like local restaurants, food stands, gardens, etc. And a travel post needs plenty of pretty pictures too, of course!

    Anyway, this dress is gorgeous on you. Such a pretty color with your hair!

    Reply
  30. Fashion-maniacs says

    18 August 2013 at 19:26

    Echt prachtig! X

    Reply
  31. Imogen says

    18 August 2013 at 22:35

    I adore this dress. The lace is so beautiful and I love the shape and colour.

    Reply
  32. Kacrates says

    19 August 2013 at 04:22

    Sounds like fun! My perfect travel post is anywhere with loads of photos. Like going to Japan and taking pictures of it in the day and evening. What everyone is wearing, the atmosphere, how I blend in, things I found, etc.

    Reply
  33. Alison Hutchinson says

    19 August 2013 at 05:27

    I love this dress on you! J Crew and lace really is the perfect combination 🙂

    Can't wait to see your photos from Brussels!

    xoxo Alison
    http://www.stylingmylife.com

    Reply
  34. Marika says

    19 August 2013 at 10:45

    So classy, I love it!
    follow me on http://laviecestchic.blogspot.it
    xx

    Reply
  35. Annie says

    19 August 2013 at 10:54

    That dress looks SO pretty on you Nikki! The neutrals are perfect with it 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  36. Regina S says

    19 August 2013 at 11:42

    Leuk en mooie fotos weer!

    Reply
  37. Rowan. says

    19 August 2013 at 12:29

    Great dress! Lovely shoes. Love your outfit so much.:)

    Reply
  38. Night Chayde says

    19 August 2013 at 13:32

    Simply gorgeous 🙂 love this dress! You are so stinking gorgeous

    Nightchayde

    Reply
  39. Lippylash says

    20 August 2013 at 08:06

    leuk kleedje!

    Reply
  40. Mags says

    20 August 2013 at 14:06

    Effortless!

    Mags xx

    http://www.thesmartgirlsfashionguide.com/

    Reply
  41. Charlotte Everaert says

    20 August 2013 at 22:52

    prachtig kleedje & a pretty girl! je straalt echt op deze foto's! 😀
    xo Charlotte – aliceroxy

    Reply
  42. punkychewster says

    21 August 2013 at 02:48

    I love lace dresses! I have about 3 of those, and i'm always looking out to buy some more! That ring is such a nice subtle touch!

    Reply
  43. Maya Bogaert says

    29 August 2013 at 17:20

    Ik deel eigenlijk gewoon veel te veel foto's in travel posts 😀 heb nog niet echt een key naar success gevonden. Bij London had ik leuke plekjes gedeeld en dat doet altijd goed zo tips uitdelen 😉
    Mooie jurk trouwens, kant doet het ook altijd goed in mijn ogen, niets zo mooi als dat! Geweldige kleur en snit ook 🙂

    Reply

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