The Big Beauty Book for the Holidays: Nails ❤

In my previous blog post I've shared ten outfit ideas for the Holidays, so it's only right I show you what I think are great beauty products as well. I'm calling it the Big Beauty Book and today I'm starting it of with some beautiful nail polishes. Because our nails are just as important as a flawlessly beat face! So go ahead and pick your favorite polish for the season! Wouldn't dare leave out some bright and sparkly polishes for all you glitter lovers out there. But was sure to include some solids in there as well. Enjoy reading! 

The GOLD ones: 

618 Gold - Collistar | 040 Goud Glitter - Mavala | 910 Gold Lurex - L'oréal Paris

The SILVER ones: 

912 Diamond Lurex - L'oréal Paris | 141 Magic Snow - Mavala 

The BLACK one: 

Diamond Dust - Rimmel London

The BRONZE ones: 

872 Jet Setter - IsaDora | 619 - Bronze - Collistar

The RED ones: 

Ruby Crush - Rimmel London | 043 Glitter Rood - Mavala | 140 Magic Circus - Mavala

The BLUE one:

342 Glitter Blue - Mavala 

December 2015 Lookbook: Holiday Party Outfits ❤

With just a few weeks left before Christmas and New Years, I bet your social schedules are filled with office parties, festive family dinners and fun nights out with friends. And for a true fashionista that usually means multiple party outfits! That's why I've created a special December 2015 lookbook for you to draw more than enough outfit inspiration for all of your fun and festive upcoming events. With these 10 outfits, I'm sure you'll be the life of the party! Get inspired and shop away :)

Outfit 1: Lace Cropped Top | Lace Bra | Mirror-Embellished Shorts | Strappy Heels | Heart-shaped Shoulder Bag

Outfit 2: Sequin Cropped Top | Scuba Skirt | Faux Plush Booties 

Outfit 3: Cream High-Neck Blouse | Faux Suede Waist Skirt | Metallic Rose Gold Stilettos | Metallic Clutch

Outfit 4: Knitted Sweater | Mini Skirt | Lace-up Heels 

Holiday Heels 2015: The Perfect Party Shoes ❤

With so many festivities and activities on the agenda this month, I bet your fashion choices are on top of a long laundry list of things you still have to take care of. But with this holiday shoe catalog, I'm hoping to make things a little easier for you! Scroll down for more than 30 cute and festive shoe picks that are appropriate for all December occasions: office parties, family dinners, night out with friends and so on. 

Buckled Ankle Boots | Embellishment Ankle Boots | Cut-Out Ankle Boots | Rhinestones Ankle Boots | Clear Block Heel | Metallic Strappy Sandals | Glitter Block Heel 

Faux Leather Booties | Cut-Out Ankle Boots | Glitter Sandals | Glitter Ombre Heels | Detachable Bow Pumps (on sale!) | Detachable Bow Pumps (on sale!)

Glitter Strappy Sandals | Detachable Bow Pumps (on sale!) | Leather Tassel Heels | Lace-Up Sandals | Rhinestones Sandals | Glitter Strappy Sandals | Glitter Strappy Sandals

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party 2015 ❤

Every Christmas season I dream of having an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party sleepover or something, but it just never happens. I just think it's the perfect way to get all of your friends together and get into the Christmas spirit, while looking hideously cute! Even though this sweater party is most likely not going to happen for me this year either, I'm pretty sure I'll still rock a festive outfit on Christmas morning. So I'd thought I'd show you some 'ugly' picks for your very own festivities this month. 

This Girl Loves Santa | Baubles | On the Naught List | Elf Off

Dear Santa, I Did Try | I Only Do Morning on December 25th | Naughty or Nice? (on sale!) | Holly Pom Pom

The Perfect Christmas Gifts for Bloggers ❤

First off, I cannot wrap my head around the fact that it's officially December. This year went by crazy fast! But now back to the actual post. I love identifying myself as a blogger and I'd like to think that as such, I'm part of a special community. That's why I came up with the idea to create a gift guide blog post especially for bloggers!

It's no secret that the difference between maintaining a good and a crappy blog is mostly the content! A great way for me to stay on track is by writing down all of my ideas and scheduling my posts over a period of time. That way I can work ahead and stay organized. And having a planner makes it that much easier. The Bloggers Planner offers a variety of customizable planners and I'm completely obsessed! All of their planners have different purposes that just make planning out your projects and upcoming posts so much more fun! Especially because you get to decide your own title cover! I'm definitely considering ordering my very own "Confessions of this Shopaholic" planner!

source: @blog_planner

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €100 ❤

And just like that, it's time for the last of my Christmas gift guides. I really hope I was able to give you some inspiration on what to get for your loved ones as well as what to put on your own wishlist this year. Although all of these options are so perfect, they are the priciest out of all. So if you don't necessarily have the budget, you can always browse around my previous gift guides with prices up to €10, €25 and €50! You're bound to found something nice!

These beauty products all look like a beautiful dream..I'm just a sucker for very cute display items. I mean look at that Dior perfume bottle or those beautiful MAC brushes, do they remind anyone else of a mermaid? Or just me?

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette | Guerlain Light Revealing Pearls of Powder | Chanel Eau Vive Eua de Toilette | Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit | MAC Echanted Eve Brush Kit | Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Toilette (on sale! + get free bodylotion) 

I don't even need to explain why these bedding sets make for the most perfect gift ever, I mean just look at them? I could definitely see myself peacefully sleeping under this beautiful princess grown with my tiara on. Another favorite of mine is definitely that golden globe, absolutely gorgeous for a desk table!

Dog Bedding | Princess Bedding | Gold Decorative Pineapple | Metal World Globe | Marble Plate on Stand | Light Box | Vase

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €50 ❤

I hope you aren't getting bored of my Christmas gift guides just yet, because I do have a few more fun gift ideas to show you! If you've missed my previous gift guides, you'd definitely want to check out my options for gifts under €10 and gifts for under €25 as well! Today's gifts are ideal for the people on your list that are really into cute and sparkly packaging.  

For your best friend or sister that has a super girly side, these beauty gifts are definitely great picks. Great to use as well as a pretty decorative piece for their vanities! 

Makeup Revolution Ultra Professional Collection 2016 (on sale!) | Dolce & Gabbana The One Bodylotion 200ml (on sale!) | YSL La Laque Couture "Rouge Pop Art" | Tom Ford Nail Lacquer "Plum Noir" | Viktor & Rolf Eau de Parfum 20ml | BH Cosmetics 14-piece Signature Brush Set

I just want to buy all of these home decoration for myself, they're just too cute! And if you or your loved one has a serious wanderlust, the scratch world map is definitely a priceless gift! 

Bright Rose Light | White & Gold Desk Lamp | Glass Bell Jar | Cactus Vase (on sale!) | Scratch World Map (on sale!)

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €25 ❤

If you read my recent blog post on some (25 to be exact!) very cute Christmas gifts ideas for under €10, you know that I wasn't just going to leave it at that price point. I had so many great gift ideas to show you, that I wanted to split them into smaller categories based on their prices. This way you can get all of your loved ones something special, while making sure to stay within your budget. Get ready for over 20 gift ideas that are all between €10 and €25!

You can never go wrong with a gift set of nail polishes or makeup brushes! And who doesn't like getting a new makeup bag as a gift? Also, if you and your best friend are Amrezy fans you two should totally get her 'Brooklyn' lipstick!

Nail polish Gift Set | Amrezy Liquid Lipstick | Makeup Revolution Ultra Pro Brush Collection | Makeup/Accessories Bag | Toiletries Bag

Aren't these home decorations the cutest? I wish I could just purchase all of them for myself! Every single item would totally spice up any shelf, coffee table in any room! 

Copper Flower Pot | Decorative Plate | Cacti Candles | Silver Porcelain Feather | Gold Porcelain Feather |  Gold Wire Basket | Cactus Vase | Gold Reindeer Head | Velvet Tassel Pillow Case | Girl Boss Mug | Marble Decorative Plate | Gold Metal Basket | Marquee Eiffel Tower Lights | World Map Poster

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €10 ❤

With so much going on before the holidays and end of the year, things can get a little stressful as far as getting all of your shopping done. Now I know this time shouldn't be all about gifts, but let's face it.. it's a big part of the celebration. And depending on the size of your social circle, shopping can get pretty pricey. So in the course of these upcoming weeks, I'll share my favorite gift ideas all for under a specific price point to help you out!

First things first.. Gifts under just €10!

Buying makeup as gifts for others can be tricky, so I opted for beauty products that are a little more generic for every female. 

Lipstick Grid Print Mirror | A Initial Compact Mirror | Makeup Therapy Paddle Brush | False Lash Applicator | Heart Print Eyelash Curler | False Eyelash Set | Faux Leather A Pouch | Striped Clear Makeup Bag

I love buying home decor for myself, but they make great gifts as well! These ideas show that the decor gifts don't have to be elaborate at all.

Marble Box | Alphabet Mug | Marble Candle | Succulent | Metallic Gold Soap Pump | Silver & Gold Soap Pump | Succulent | Reindeer Head | Gold Stationery | Print Cushion Cover

New In: HEMA Marquee Letter Lights ❤

Just a couple of days after I raved about the marquee lights from HEMA, I discovered that they were on sale for a little while on the website! I couldn't pass it up so before I knew it, I was checking out my initials. Today I got to pick up my packages at HEMA and bring these babies home. 

I am obsessed! And I love the fact that the lights don't have any cords and are therefore battery operated. It just makes them much more portable and look a lot cuter as a decor piece. For more available marquee lights, check out HEMA. 

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Event | Zalando Bloggers Awards 2015 ❤

Last weekend I got to go to the Zalando Blogger Awards for the first time. And because of that, I didn't really know what to expect. But it was pretty fun and I even got to tag along with a few fellow bloggers. See more of the events through the pictures below.

The Award Winners for "Best Newcomer", "Best Vlogger", "Best Fashion Blog" and "People's Choice"

The bloggers from left to right: Fashionanna, Byisabeau, Invisible Creations and Commedescoco

Fall 2015 Fashion: Grey is the New Black ❤

Grey is such a versatile color when it comes to fashion. I was really into it this past summer, but I love it even more this time of year. It's simplistic, oozes sophistication and is basically the new black in my eyes. I've gathered a few grey items, that I would love to add to my fall wardrobe. I'm especially loving how there are tons of shades to choose from.

The first top items include some everyday platform boots, a cozy "Not your Bae" sweater, a very pretty metallic top and a grid check duster. This duster coat is perfect for days you feel like layering. The four bottom items are a nice bouclé oversized coat, a casual rib knit pencil skirt and a fancier metallic pencil skirt, as well as some really fashionable ankle pointed stiletto boot. 

I like the look of this bouclé cardigan and the knit roll neck crop jumper seems like it can keep you really warm, despite it being cropped. And nothing screams fall more than a wool hat, am I right? I also really like this faux fur satchel and plunge ruched knitted dress. As well as the light grey nail polish & dark grey nail polish from H&M. 

How do you feel about wearing grey in the fall of winter season? Which of these items would you like to add to your wardrobe as well?

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Trendy Interior Tip: Marquee Lights from HEMA.nl ❤

Lately most of my pins have been interior related. I just love learning about the new trends in home decor land and finding inspiration for my own (future) apartment. One trend that I've come across a lot lately are the letter lights, or as I've seen them being called: Marquee Lights. They're the perfect decor piece for in your office space or bedroom. According to Pinterest, marquee lights are a fitting DIY project. But in case you're not really the crafty type, you can probably also get them in stores near you.

Photos from Yara_Michels, IngeKamminga, HEMA blog, Eline Stam, Juudithhuls

You're especially in luck if you're a Dutchie, because I found these trendy lights on the website of HEMA yesterday. Maybe I'm super late and this is old news. But I just had to share it with all of you. I couldn't find majority of the letters in the alphabet, so I'm not sure if they sold out, or if HEMA never had them. But I'd still check out the selection, these lights also make a great gift for a special someone. Find all the available HEMA letter lights [here].

The Six Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow Now ❤

I'm not going to lie, I refresh Instagram an embarrassing amount of times per day. It's so addicting, sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it. There's just so much to see and so much to be inspired by, if you're following the right accounts. Today, I wanted to share some of my favorite Instagram accounts with you! Maybe, you'll find some you can add to your daily feed :)

Instagram: @PinkLounge

So I'm going to be total biased for the first account if I may, because it is my own! Almost three months ago, I started a pink-only account and I've been loving it! Obviously pink is my favorite color and I just feel so happy inside scrolling down my feed of other's people pictures. Hopefully my feed does the same for you as well. So if you want your pink picture to be featured, use #pinklounge.

Instagram: @GraceJayde

This has got to be one of my favorite Instagram accounts of all times, even though I just discovered it. Her pictures are so incredibly pretty, I just can't.. If you're not following this account, you definitely should! 

Dream Interior: Decorative Ladder ❤

Life after college can be stressful. But one thing that I'm really looking forward to is finding my dream apartment. Or at least, decorating it like a dream! I'm not quite sure yet how I want it to look, but luckily I do know what I like. But that's also a part of the problem: I like way too much. I really like the idea of an industrial interior, but I'm also into the "Parisian" style design. Also, I like decorative pieces that are somewhat more unique and particular. So, it's definitely going to be a challenge to bring it all together nicely. 

Per usual, Pinterest has been a great way for me to get inspired and discover new interior design ideas I might want to consider. In these new interior series on the blog, I'll share them with you in hopes to pass on the inspiration. Today, I'm showing you how simple wooden ladders can spice up any space in your home. Definitely will be looking for one later myself! 

Missguided Sale Wishlist for Fall 2015 ❤

Hello lovelies,

Due to lack of sleep last night, I decided to browse around in the Sale section of Missguided. You know, just for fun. Big mistake, because I had to refrain myself from placing an order. Especially because I didn't need to buy anymore summer clothing for now. But in the midst of all the short summer dresses and crop tops, I've also stumbled upon some items that can easily be transitioned into appropriate outfit pieces for the the colder season. Here's my wishlist.. 

Faux Suede Heeled Sandals | Zip Front Wide Leg Trousers | Oversized Cocoon Check Coat

I have been so obsessed with the rose and mauve pink color lately. But let's be honest, when have I not loved pink? Perhaps it might not be a typical fall color to others, but fashion rules are meant to be broken.

Striped Wide Leg Trousers | Grid Check Wide Leg Trousers

Wide leg trousers are so easy to wear in the fall season: just throw on some heeled boots and a floppy hat, and you've got yourself an effortless fall outfit.

 Gladiator Heeled Sandals | Faux Fur Cropped Leopard Coat

When it's cold outside, comfort is key. But I figured these heeled sandals can be rocked for somewhat fancier occasions, preferably held inside. However, I don't think this faux fur leopard coat needs any justification. 

What's your favorite transitioning piece for fall?

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While in Paris during Paris Fashion Week ❤

Hello lovelies,

It's been a couple of days since all the Paris Fashion Week activities have ended, and I can't believe I was a part of it! Well...kinda. While I was in Paris, casually walking towards the Champs-Elysées, I was caught in the midst of arriving invitees for the Mugler Spring 2016 fashion show. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of Olivia Palermo, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid or even the Olsen twins, but I did spot a few other fashionistas. But it was no less exciting. 

right: Cosmopolitan Fashion Market Director Shiona Turini