Temperatures dropping lower doesn’t equal compromising in style; we all know that. But it also doesn’t mean compromising in trends! Why would you stop wearing a favourite trend of yours just because the timing is not “right”? Today I wanted to show you how I translate the boho trend, which is usually something strongly associated with…
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Making delicious cocktails with some close friends on your birthday; there are only a handful things in the world that make me happier! To celebrate my 24th birthday my girlfriends and I were invited by Miraeus, an Antwerp-based cocktail loving company specialized in workshops, tastings and catering. We gathered at the stunning Lindner hotel in Antwerp, where…
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Last week was wonderful in so many ways: I ended my final exams, celebrated my birthday (thanks for the wishes!) and started my first days at my new job. A new career also means new style choices, and I’m super excited to be sharing my working gear with you in the future! As a social…
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When I was just a mini-P, I absolutely adored Barbie. I wanted her to have her fabulous long hair, her cool gadgets and especially her impressive outfits! Most dresses were sugar coated pink, super puffy and very glittery, which had absolutely nothing to do with what I used to wear as a kiddo climbing trees with my…
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Hi guys! Remember that earlier this week I promised you a full outfit with those gorgeous Maruti leopard slip-ons I wrote about? Here we go: an all black look with a dash of colour, a hint of animal print and a pretty cool graphic backdrop. Simple, but strong! I still need to show you loads…
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If you’re following me on Snapchat (@pielaunio!) you probably have noticed that two weeks ago I attended a festival called Dystopia Festival. It’s a brand new house music festival near Antwerp of which my boyfriend does the creative directing and stage managing! Pretty cool, right? For the occasion I decided to dress up happy, bright and all…
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Hi guys! Are you getting used to the new Polienne look? I’m finally settling down here on the new site (so happy to be at #teamcreators!) after a few hectic days in which I still needed to fix a couple of technical problems. I hope that everyone can reach the site very easily by now! Today…
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Hi guys! Today marks a huge day for Polienne. I’m happy to announce that from now on I’ll be a part of the Creators of Desire team. Both Creators of Desire and Polienne have undergone a massive make-over, resulting in an inspiring platform for young ladies like you! I sincerely hope that my loyal readers…
Read MoreMeet my favourite dress of the moment! I call it The Square. When browsing through clothing racks at a store lately I’m really drawn to huge, shapeless pieces of fabric that appear to be dresses. The bigger, the better! The award of favourite piece of fabric now goes to this super affordable H&M Trend dress. I’ve…
Read MoreNope, I didn’t die in the heatwave last week! My reasons for being MIA are far more obvious: I needed a break. After two extremely intense months of working on my thesis (I passed with a glorious result!) and studying for my final exams, topped off with an exhausting weekend at Rock Werchter, I gave…
Read MoreHey guys! My apologies for not posting anything yet this week, but I’ve had one of my most difficult exams yesterday and another pretty heavy one (the last one though!) is coming up next Tuesday. Sooo I’m currently keeping busy with assessing the average lifespan of blue Bic pens instead of strolling around town with…
Read MoreHolla! Since many of you regularly contact me asking for secret hotspots in Antwerp, I’m taking you on a mini trip through my city today! We’re skipping the obvious must-sees like Groenplaats, Nationalestraat and MAS Museum and will dig more into places where a local would rather spend its free (tourist-less) time. Oh yeah, and that…
Read MoreHaving a brother with a practiced eye, mad photographer skills and of course some bad ass equipment comes in prettyhandy when you’re in need of some quick outfit pictures. With the evening approaching soon I was a bit afraid we wouldn’t find the perfect spot to shoot, but HEY that turned out no problem at all…
Read MoreHey guys! Sorry for my lack of posting – life (/exams) sort of got in the way. And for me the best way to relax between studying is just chilling in the sun and drinking a tiny glass of wine with my friends! Yup, summer is definitely in town! Are you preparing yourself for the…
Read MorePlaying a tourist in your own city is the perfect way to spend a bank holiday, don’t you think? Lisa and I were wandering through the sunny streets of Antwerp and bumped into the Vlaeykensgang, the oldest medieval street of the entire city! Since we were captivated by the old, super cozy, almost South-French vibe (and…
Read MoreWoah, although I was super thrilled to show you these pictures when we had just shot them, I somehow completely forgot to post them! Marijs and I were about to stop by a press event when we passed by this beautiful green corner with beautiful light embracing the trees. This is definitely a spot where I should…
Read MoreHe was a sk8er boi, she said see you later boy… The number one lyric us nineties children all know by heart as soon as we hear the first notes of that famous guitar riff! Sk8er Boi was probably one of my fave songs ever in my teens (aaaafter Complicated, Boulevard Of Broken Dreams by Green Day and I Miss You by Blink 182)…
Read MoreBecause I’m having a hella boring week and surprising someone is a LOT more fun than writing a thesis, I decided to share some happiness with you today! First things first: this happy outfit! My first suit that I talked about recently entirely won me over to the ladies-dressing-like-men’s department, but instead of going for a neutral…
Read MoreHollaaaaa! Here’s me being totally happy in a world of sunshine, milkshakes and baby animals! That’s right, my buddies and I went to the Antwerp Zoo last week! We were about to face an extremely hot Wednesday last week and quickly decided we could definitely schedule a well-deserved thesis break to enjoy the sun. And how much…
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Uh oh… I already have so many reasons to be envious of the drop dead gorgeous and extremely charming Olivia Wilde, and yesterday evening I found yet another one. The lady did not only contribute to a beautiful sustainable collection by H&M Conscious Exclusive, she also got to wear the most prominent piece of it: this…
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There is a first time for everything and since I have been a regular gym-visitor for months now, I thought it was time to finally shoot some sportswear! I have written about my favourite gym exercises as a Belmodo Guest Editor before, but in the meantime my fitness routine has been upgraded to a whole different level.…
Read MoreWait a second… Am I wearing a dress? Looks like my style resolutions are going just fine, because that seems like quite a striking print to me! When I first saw this dress at an exclusive preview of the VILA collection back in September, it was love at first sight. The low waist, the long sleeves, the flowy…
Read MoreFriends! Today I can finally reveal this super cool secret project I was working on a few weeks ago! Renomated beauty brand Estée Lauder and I teamed up for an online campaign in which you can follow me on a fun day out in Antwerp and discover my favourite skin products along the journey. The team and…
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