Event: Blogging101 - The Bloggers Academy Workshop ❤

Heey lovies,

Is anyone else super bummed that the weekend has gone by so fast? However I still enjoyed my days off and even attended a bloggers' event on Friday. For a little while now I have been a member of the Blogging101 facebook group. And when the admin Nene Merit (from online magazine Elegancy101) announced she was hosting a special bloggers' workshop, I was so excited. Since I've been blogging for almost 4 years now, I really think it's time to step up my blogging game and (try to) gain a steady income. I still love blogging with a passion and can't even imagine my life as a non-blogger. 

During the event topics like 'how to be an online influencer', 'corporate branding' and 'social media psychology' were discussed. We also got some useful tips and tricks from successful FROMHATSTOHEELS.com blogger Larissa Bruin. And I think her little presentation inspired me the most. Just to see other bloggers doing so well, kind of gives me a push in the back to really get my blog out there. Besides getting me really inspired to start using social media more effectively for my blog, I also had a lot of fun meeting new fellow bloggers: swapping business cards & networking. If you couldn't make it to the event, I want to leave you with a little impression of a fun night. 

It was such a beautiful venue!

PEARL YOUR LIFESTYLE EVENT + 2 Tickets/Front Row Seats Kim Keizer Fashion Show GIVEAWAY ❤

Hello lovelies,

I haven't been the happiest person knowing that summer is officially dunzo, but I think that can all change right now! In case you guys haven't heard about PEARL YOUR LIFESTYLE EVENT yet, I will gladly school you. It is the ultimate Urban Lifestyle fair for all trendy people! This year Pearl is bringing tons of different cultures all under one roof at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht. In every square inch there will be something different to experience and encounter: from fashion shows, make-up contests for black beauty and black hair workshops to performances, Miss&Mr Pearl pageant, photobooth moments, good food and so so so much more!

I am especially excited to see the runway show styled by celebrity stylist Kim Keizer!! She is bringing her entire wardrobe and the ones from her celebrity clients to give us her take on A/W 2014 fashion trends! And it gets better: during her closet sale, she'll be giving free personal style advice! I'm also so thrilled that I'll probably get a chance to interview Kim before the event! So if any of you have any fun questions you'd want me to ask her, leave them all in the comments.  

Did I get you all pumped up yet? The PEARL YOUR LIFESTYLE EVENT will be held on the 25th and 26th of October 2014 from 11:00 - 19:00. The tickets in the presale are all €14,95 and €19,90 at the door.

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ROOTS-PR has given me the opportunity to give away 2 entry tickets to one of you lucky readers, so you and a friend can join in on the fun! These tickets will include: 

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to the Kim Keizer fashion show. 

How cool is that? All you have to do is

✎ Like CONFESSIONS OF THIS SHOPAHOLIC on facebook

✎ Leave a comment below with your name, email adress (so I can contact you if you win) and your preferred date. 

For extra entries:  ✎follow CONFESSIONS OF THIS SHOPAHOLIC on bloglovin +/or ✎tweet about this giveaway and mention @COTShopaholic

Giveaway will end on the 30th of September. Winner will be announced on the 1st of October.

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I'll definitely be there! I want to thank ROOTS PR for giving me the opportunity to give away two tickets and attend this event as one of their press! In case any of you are going on the 25th, you can meet up with me as I'll be in the press room. Also, keep up with PEARL on their facebook page because they're announcing something new every day!  

Xx

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Outfit: Twinkeltje Twinkeltje Little Star ❤

Hello lovies,

I haven't done a proper outfit post in such a long time, but I was really excited after shooting today so here it goes! Monochrome is still one of my most favorite all-time trends, but I always like to add something extra to this look. Like my favorite denim booties! The blouse I'm wearing today was a gift from a trendy Dutch online shop called Twinkeltje.nl. It's definitely one of those type of blouses that can literally be worn in so many different ways. As you can see this time I dressed it up a little, but throw on a pair of converse and it'll look just as trendy.  

Now as you can see the blouse is slightly see-through, which I didn't realize at first. But it's nothing an appropriate color bra can't fix! I think what I appreciate the most is the circle cut-out detailing at the top, the back and the sleeves. It would have been such a plain white blouse without it (which I'm not saying is bad), but I just love when a basic item turns out to be not-so basic! And because it's so versatile, you can wear it to school, to dinner, even on a fun date since it's super flowy and comfortable. But if white is not really your color, or you're clumsy (don't worry we all are sometimes) you can get them in different colors.

My 24th Birthday: Pictures & Outfit! ❤

Heey lovies,

So as some of you may know, yesterday I celebrated my 24th birthday! And since I love all the pictures we took, I wanted to share some of them on my blog for all of you to enjoy as well. We went to the fun fair and after a few short rides, we later ended up eating at a lovely Greek restaurant 'Athene Palace' in the city. Take a look at some of our fun snapshots!

After changing my mind sooooo many times (at least 5: I went shopping for birthday dressed and everything XD) about what to wear, this was my Birthday Outfit! I loved it though!

DETAILS:

Leather jacket - H&M

Crop top - H&M

Circle skirt - Forever21

Platform heeled sandals - Nelly.com

#FASHIONCODE clutch - ZARA

BIRTHDAY WISHLIST feat. Boohoo, Nasty Gal ❤

Heey lovies,

In exactly 10 days I'll be turning 24 and it has got me feeling really old lol. But something that always gets me excited is creating a Birthday Wishlist, even though I usually have no intention of actually splurging on these items. But hey wishes are free, so I see no harm! But I'm definitely ready to start transforming my wardrobe back into the feels of fall. 

BOOHOO neoprene biker jacket (pink)*       BOOHOO net oversized tee*

NASTY GAL buckle up platform heels       NASTY GAL sweater cape

         RIVER ISLAND leather-trim bralet   RIVER ISLAND leopard print pony skin boots

BOOHOO neoprene biker jacket (grey)*         NASTY GAL sheer booties 

NASTY GAL block it out heels         BERSHKA sneakers 

*Boohoo is having a 15% OFF everything code: HAVE15. Offer ends today!

Aren't these items all so gor-geous? I might have to splurge on that pink Boohoo biker jacket after all, cause it's honestly to die for! Just like everything else on the list. I do however love the fact that pastel pink is still such a big trend this fall. What's been on your wishlist lately?

Xx

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