From Brussels, with love ♥

From Brussels with Love becomes By Ruxandra

2018-04-21T13:09:00.000+02:00

Hello sweeties,

In case you missed out on my announcement the other day, I'm adding this post to redirect everyone to the new website By Ruxandra - you can follow me there for daily outfits and more awesome things

Thank you for all your support and hope you'll find this change good and productive ! :)

FOLLOW BY RUXANDRA.COM

New blog

2018-04-20T09:28:00.002+02:00

Hi guys,

So basically this is going to be the last blogpost here. Starting tomorrow I'm officially "moving" on my website, By Ruxandra - you can follow me there for daily looks and much more !

Change is always a good thing.. I don't see myself living in Brussels forever, so I thought I should adapt as such.

Thank you for always supporting me and being there every step of the way !

What I wore:

- See You Soon dress ( available at Project Distribution / No Concept Stores )

- Reiko jacket ( available at Project Distribution / No Concept Stores )

- Zara bag

- Steven booties

- Guess sunglasses

See you tomorrow on the new site !!

FOLLOW BY RUXANDRA

The NA-KD truth

2018-04-19T08:57:00.000+02:00

Hello ladies and gents,

I seem to be on a roll here... daily outfits, daily posts and lots of work on the side. Sometimes I feel like a robot, especially because I did not took a day off in weeks now. How do you cope with work?

As per usj, I'm back with a brand new outfit post. The dress isn't that new, being already worn and maybe you saw it on my Instagram.

I decided it needed it a better presentation. Why ? Well, just look at how amazing it is and you'll understand :)

P.S. You still have 20% off at NA-KD with my code: rux20 until May 28th.

What I wore:

- NA-KD dress

- Loeffler Randall sandals

- Zara bag

So how do you find this look? I accessorized the dress differently :)

See ya tomorrow !

Kisses,

Fallout

2018-04-18T10:57:00.001+02:00

Hi sweeties,

So I'm gradually building up my new site and I'll be officially changing to it quite soon. You can already check By Ruxandra ( my new name as well because help me God, I won't be living in Belgium for the rest of my life, so I thought a change was imposed).

Even as we speak, all my content is being moved and my travel page is being improved with more awesome photos and tips from the trips I had made, but never had the chance to write more about that. It's a lot of work, I'll give you that, but I'm happy to change something into the better ( I hope) after more than 6 years in the blogging gig.

Now my photos and not to mention my content can be better viewed, liked, shared ..etc...

Furthermore, I have one awesome look for you today, peeps !

How about this awesome eclectic mix? Def a must-have !

What I wore:

- RoseGal blouse

- Zara skirt

- Kendal + Kylie boots

- Dolce Gabbana bag

So, what do you think about this OOTD?

I do hope you like it and that you'll be back tomorrow for a new awesome look :)

Kisses,

Secrets

2018-04-17T09:36:00.001+02:00

Hi peeps,

Wow, I've been on a crazy work rush lately... I cannot even tell what day it is; I have to think a little first. 😅

I do feel quite tired and in the meanwhile, I'm also trying to organize the new trip this summer, as well as the new website. Yup, the new website is up and running and most of you picked up on that. It's going to include also more of my travel experiences and many more awesome things...

I'll be more "functional" in areas that I wasn't that much before, or rather more on Instagram.

Moreover, I'm also back with today's look. I chose to go full blown elegant today. Why ? Well, just look at this dress... would you have chosen otherwise? 😜

Plus, I managed to mix it with these two jewelry pieces from NONA Jewels. I must say, these are sooo amazing and I'm so in love with them ! Cannot wait to wear them again.

What I wore:

- C&A party collection dress

- Schutz sandals

- SIX clutch

-Nona Jewels bracelet and necklace

I think this is such a lovely look in case you'd like to go out one warm evening this season :).

Don't you think so ?

Thank you for visiting and stay tuned for more awesome OOTDs !

Kisses,

It's so wrong

2018-04-16T09:30:00.000+02:00

Hi sweeties,

I'm thinking about starting the week on a good vibe, even though I'm very disappointed in a lot of things lately. A package of mine is marked as "delivered" by bpost ( the Belgian post ), but I did not receive anything. The things inside? Well, quite expensive...and not to mention dear to my heart as I was eager to receive them... At least this delivery service is not like the one in France where I heard the postmen open the packages to see what's inside and if it's something interesting, they keep it.

Hopefully that did not happen to me and that I'll be able to get my package back.. but the delivery services in Belgium suck big time !

Another thing I'm disappointed in are these Jacquemus shoes.. I love them a lot ! They're so comfy and great that I was totally sickened to see that each time I walk, I will scratch the heel. Now I wore them first time just for the photo in my other post so I didn't walk that much ( just from the car to the photo spot and back). But now I had walked a bit more and it's a disgrace to see such an expensive pair of shoes gone down the drain after one "official" wear. The problem? The heels are super thick so when you walk, like a normal person, obviously they touch and in this process of always stumbling into each other, a heel of mine got really scratched ! So my first experience with Jacquemus was, sadly, a bad one... :( - I contacted customer service, so let's see what they will say...

Not that positive to start a new week, huh?

Well, at least my outfit is a cool one !

What I wore:

- Delphine the Label top

- Airydress pants

- Jacquemus shoes

- Zara hat

- Bag from the thrift store

Oh, and if you're wondering, I also had to cancel my trip to Copenhagen... too much work to do, too little time :(.

But I'm planning some awesome trips for summer so stay tuned !

Kisses,

Bad intentions

2018-04-15T09:51:00.002+02:00

Hi sweeties,

How is the weekend going for you all? I found myself today, Sunday, with the weekend almost over and I didn't do much. I have this fatigue inside so I slept most of the time these days.

Recharging your batteries is a good thing, especially if you're a crazy workaholic like me ! :)

Meanwhile, I have a lovely outfit for you today. This time I tapped into a more "hippy" style, but with a modern twist as usual.

What I wore:

- Lightinthebox blouse

- Missguided wide pants

- Alexander McQueen back bowtie heels

- 3Suisses clutch

I like the way

2018-04-14T09:16:00.000+02:00

Hi guys,

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? For instance, me, I have songs stuck in my head during sleep and when I wake up, they are still playing lol. Do you know what "cure" is for that ? You have to listen to the song again, like in reality. :) it's crazy !

So I today I woke up with Bodyrockers - I like the way - thus my article title.

On another note, I have a brand new outfit instored for you today !

Let's keep the coolness rolling and go for an awesome look, featuring this super cute corset from Delphine the Label.

For more info on what I'm wearing, check below:

What I wore

- Pimkie shirt

- Delphine the Label corset

- Vero Moda jeans

- Rihanna x Fenty Puma boots

- Rebecca Minkoff crossbody velvet bag

So, what do you think about this fab look? Would it be something you'd wear? :)

See you later, alligator !

Kisses,

Resto Clash

2018-04-13T23:00:00.000+02:00

Hello sweeties,

I know it may be late, but it's officially the weekend so I just had to do a post about where you can eat this weekend. I have an amazing place to recommend: Resto Clash.

It's at about 28km from Brussels, but it's worth the trip. Personally, I never would have expected such a big restaurant.. and the terrace is freaking amazing.

Of course that the interior decoration counts as well. You have this rustic style with a modern twist.

Obviously the food has the main focus in this story. The cuisine? French, my favorite.

I feel that the French cuisine really has a special place in my heart and I really loved the food there.

The food was perfect, the service impeccable, the atmosphere lovely and the gin tasty.

Yes, the gin was tasty ! I never had such a great gin in my life. You could actually feel the fruits, their flavor... so cool !

To wrap it up, I do recommend this place if you want to eat good. As you all know, I'm quite picky with my food and I don't eat anywhere and whatever. I have a feeling you will not be deceived by this place.

Contact:

restoclash@hotmail.com

+32 (0)2 569 05 90

Nieuwelaan 127 Brussegem, Brabant, Belgium 1785

Pair

2018-04-13T08:59:00.000+02:00

Hey sweeties,

How is your day starting ? ( or maybe ending if you're in another part of the world... )

Mine has started good. It's so difficult not knowing how to organize everything and how to fit everything in my schedule even though I'm working 24/7.

Sometimes it can be very dangerous to be passionate about your work because you cannot seem to stop what you're doing. You become a workaholic. I'm afraid I'm also on the verge of becoming that as well...

Continuing the story, I also have a new outfit post for today, it's something quite unexpected, but I'll explain my choice of wearing a wig in a bit:

What I wore:

- Lookbook Store Purple Front Twist Knot Long Sleeves Crew Neck Blouse

- Zara dress underneath

- IRO purple boots

- Serkowski cap

- New Look clutch

So why a grey wig? It's just because I needed something grey in the upper part of this look as I normally had a wide corset belt, but I couldn't find it so I opted out for this wig just to balance the grey tones in the outfit. Chromatically speaking, it's a great choice.

I also like the way this Lookbook Store sweater has the knot detail - just enough to see the dress underneath a tad better. They also sell on Amazon now, so you can find the buy button on their product page.

Once again, don't forget the huge SHOPBOP Sale ! Just add EVENT18 at checkout for up to 25% off your purchases ( sale items included)

Hope you like the look and hope to see you back tomorrow for a brand new outfit post :) !

Kisses,

Must have bags for SS18

2018-04-12T22:26:00.001+02:00

Hey sweeties,

Since I have a little time on my hands, I thought I should do a dedicated post sharing with you the IT bags for this season. In the market for a cool purse and don't know what to choose? Well, I have a pretty cool idea what's in.

Maybe you read about it or maybe you saw them glancing from the shop window on your way to work, but straw bags are a MUST ! I, myself, have recently purchased one from Cult Gaia and I'm waiting for it as we speak. Ok, their bags are more "wood" than "straw", but still, it fits the aesthetic and it's super trendy.

But one-o-one straw bags... well, check these out !

And don't forget, you have until Saturday to take advantage of the big SALE event at Shopbop. So if you buy under $500, you have 20% off and if you buy above, you get 25% SALE ITEMS INCLUDED ! - just add EVENT18 at checkout for immediate reduction.

- Hat Attack -

- Eugenia Kim -

- Kayu -

- Sam Edelman -

- The Way U -

These are definitely on my list as well. I'm in love with straw bags, excepting the ones with pompoms on... I have one, it's sufficient. ;)

Hope you like these lovely finds and stay tuned for more awesome, fashionable news !

Kisses,

Travelling back in time

2018-04-12T11:01:00.000+02:00

Hello sweeties,

Hope your day started good. I'm just stalling time because I really don't feel like cleaning my room ( that's a total mess btw). The thing is that I always take everything out when putting together an outfit and then leave it laying around.

The same thing happened when mixing this super cute look! Retro vibes all the day - and these luggage pieces from Hedgren fitted perfectly in the decor. Obviously they fit any decor because of their shape, color and "attitude". Hedgren prides with having the "everyday" must have bag, combining utility with design and good taste. For me, the brand distinguishes itself by having well partitioned bags. It's so important to have a pocket for every need, rather than throwing everything inside together. It's how I got my screen phone broken numerous times ! In the Hedgren bag, you will always find a place for everything: wallet, phone, documents... well... everything ! And the fabric they use for their items is timeless.

What I wore:

- Airydress polka dot dress ( the original one comes with a black belt)

- Zara shoes

- Prada sunglasses

The bags:

- Hedgren Weekender Wandering

- Hedgren Spinner Gola

So, how do you find this look? Did I manage to do a decent retro look or not? :)

Kisses,

Time for Sale !

2018-04-11T15:02:00.004+02:00

Hello lovelies,

A new awesome SALE has started at SHOPBOP and you will not want to miss this!

Personally, I chose something from Cult Gaia as straw bags are a must for this season. And you know what else you can find? A lot of awesome pieces in Sale already and imagine taking another 20 or 25% off those items !

Yes, the sale is available on discounted items as well :)

Really hope you'll find something awesome xo

( I know I have ! )

Kisses,

White Mustang

2018-04-11T08:55:00.000+02:00

Hi sweeties,

Indeed, a white Mustang is what I needed for this super cute outfit.

And how are you feeling today ?

I'm back with a brand new outfit post ( of course). I'm switching to a more retro approach and hope you'll like it !

I'm wearing this super cute top from Delphine the Label that is quite awesome. I really love the fabric ! The only problem is that I should have gotten a size up as I feel XS is quite tight for me...

What I wore:

- Delphine the Label top

- Bik Bok Balance Lizzy leggings

- Guess leopard print shoes

- Bag from the thrift store

So what do you think about this mix? I associate it a bit with Lana Del Rey... Must be the style :)

Hope you like it !

Will be back tomorrow with a brand new outfit post !!

Kisses,

Nice for that

2018-04-10T10:35:00.000+02:00

Hi guys,

My day has started super busy and the fact that I don't have an actual boss and collaborating with several companies/brands, makes them believe that I'm 100% working just for them all the time. That's quite frustrating... I mean, you want me to be 100% yours? Then pay me as such. Not have a claim on me and expect me to be 24/7 on the call for you... It feels like people forgot the knowledge of respect. You have to respect others (as long as they respect you ofc) and understand that you're talking to another human being, not an object. This is what I call modern slavery, they have the intention that you're their slave for 100€ or just a product(one time, not per month not nada).

Anyway, that was just a little side note that I wanted to get out of my chest. I put a lot of work and dedication in my blog and some people just want to take advantage of that...

On a more fashionable note, I have a super cute look for today ! I'm sure you'll just adore this cute "earthy" mix with red/leopard accents that I put together for you. Also, you can get 7% off at Airydress with my code: RUX7

What I wore:

- Airydress blouse

- Stradivarius pants

- Dolce Gabbana shoes

- River Island clutch

- Moschino scarf

I hope you'll like this cute look and don't forget to stay tuned later cause I have a big announcement to make ! !

Kisses,

I like it

2018-04-09T09:49:00.002+02:00

Hi sweeties,

A new week is upon us and I'm sure you're all curious what outfits I have instored for you these days.

Well, today I have a really cute look that I'm absolutely sure you'll love.

To begin the week in a super chic note, I'm sharing with you this gorgeous two piece suit from NA-KD and yes, the 20% code is still available ! Just add rux20 at checkout and start shopping :)

What I wore:

- NA-KD two piece suit

- Versace shoes

- Whiting& Davis purse

If you're wondering, you can buy the two piece suit separate. I was quite happy to see that as I have different size for top-bottom.

Well, hope to see you tomorrow on a new stylish post ! :)

Kisses,

If I were a boy

2018-04-08T11:28:00.000+02:00

Hi sweeties,

Hope your weekend is going well. I'm actually celebrating Easter today, so I'll be with my fam this afternoon.

And of course, I'm back with a brand new outfit. Since it's Sunday, I thought it should be a bit more casual... the sun is shining, the trees are blossoming and the birds are singing.

What I wore:

- Zaful sweatshirt

- Zara leggings

- Bullboxer platform shoes

- Botkier bag

- Zaful sunglasses

So, how do you like this look? Would this be something you like to wear ?

Hope you'll be back again tomorrow for a new OOTD! And stay tuned, because something exciting will be announced soon .

Kisses,

VerzamelaarsJaarbeurs

2018-04-07T15:14:00.000+02:00

Hi sweeties!

I bet you're wondering about the title.. what does it mean ? And if you're Dutch speaking, you do understand what it means, but I'm sure you are curious to hear more !

Do you know what next week is? Or more exact, the 14th and 15th or April? Well, the biggest Vintage Event in Europe is taking place at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht.

Super exciting, right?

So VerzamelaarsJaarbeurs, aka The International Collectors Fair is the place to be if you're a vintage addict like me. It takes place twice per year and I'm surely thinking about going next weekend.

Just look at this slight preview of all the lovely things we can find there.

For me, pieces from the 20s are a must-have. Imagine owning an original hat from the Gatsby era or beautiful vintage jewelry that I'm in love it.

I feel that nowadays, they don't do things like they used to... even the expensive ones from famous brands can break with time. At the fair, you can find amazing pieces that, in my opinion, are without an "expiration date".

Obviously, there are numerous exhibitions for men too. My boyfriend is an avid collector of miniature cars and I bet he'll absolutely love all these wonderful treasures there.

Pottery, old books, records, CDs, fashion, cars and more can be found at Europe's biggest Vintage Event.

I'm quite curious price wise if I'll find some good deals.

My advice would be to go there in the morning because, as you can see, it's quite a big place and I don't know about you, but I love to take my time to visit everything. :)

Maybe see you there?

Kisses,

Privilige

2018-04-07T09:30:00.001+02:00

Hi guys,

How are you today? Personally, I have a very busy weekend ahead and an even busier week. But all is well when it ends well, so I hope that at least I'll have a good time in Copenhagen afterwards.

Moreover I saw the weather slowly going towards a real Spring ! Hopefully it will stay that way.

So today I have a really cute outfit that it's still in that retro vibe.

What I wore:

- Zaful sweater

- Zara pants and boots

- Parfois bag

- Sterkowski cap

So, how do you find this look ? If someone can remember how these pants are called, I would be really grateful ! :)

Will be back soon with more !

Kisses,

I was never there

2018-04-06T09:15:00.000+02:00

Hello sweeties,

Hope you are having a lovely Friday. Mine will be a busy one, filled with events and so on... I'm actually working on my new website as we speak. I finally took a leap of faith and listen to what my friends& family always advised me and after more than 6 years on blogspot, it was time to do my site...

So, hopefully at the end of this month, the change will be permanent. I will post on both my website and here until then so I have some content on the site as well.

Things change and not to mention, evolve... I like to see this as an evolution rather than taking a pattern to branding.

Hope you guys will be supportive in this outcome =)

Furthermore, I'm back with a brand new outfit post that I know you'll love !

What I wore:

- Lightinthebox jumpsuit

- Bershka booties

- Alexander McQueen DeManta clutch

- Sterkowski cap

I always had a passion for yellow, it's such a cute color and I think and totally fab for this season !

Hope you like this mix I made and that you'll stay tuned for a brand new outfit post tomorrow !

Kisses,

Try Me

2018-04-05T10:07:00.000+02:00

Hi guys,

Hope you are all having a fab day. Here it's raining... and the temperatures are quite low for this period of the year. But I saw that starting tomorrow, we'll have lots and lots of sunshine! Who doesn't love that ?

I've been quite busy shooting a lot lately. It has something to do with the fact that I'll be leaving Brussels for a few days and I want to have some blog material and some new awesome outfits for you, guys! :)

Speaking of outfits, well, I have a totally cute one for today. Now I remember this brand from when I was little, it was quite popular in Romania ( and I think it's still is). C&A should definitely be more popular in Belgium. This lovely dress I have from them fits perfectly into this styling I had in my for today. I call it "bitter sweet "; you have a sweet part to the look, the dress in this case and then you have the "bitter" part, namely the leather jacket with studs.

Of course, it's not a new style, you probably have seen it for years now, but I felt I should tap into the past and bring something from there with new garments from new collections.

What I wore:

- Zaful jacket

- C&A dress

- Giambattista Valli laced up booties

- Zara clutch

Hope you like this mix and I'll "see" you again tomorrow with a brand new outfit post :)

Kisses,

Wasted times

2018-04-04T09:30:00.000+02:00

Hi guys,

Aren't you in love with The Weeknd 's last album, My Dear Melancholy ?I love it, and that's why I'll name my outfit posts as the album's tracks :).

Today I have a "dramatic" outfit, but quite daring. I bet most of you will like this mix that I made.

The whole dramatic touch comes from the beret and the way the coat is being worn.

What I wore:

- Zaful velvet blouse

- Zara skirt

- Lightinthebox coat

- Sterkowski beret

- KENDALL + KYLIE over the knee boots

-Gatta tights

- Yves Saint Laurent clutch

So, how do you like this look ? Would it be something you'd wear ?

Thank you for visiting and hope to see you tomorrow with a new stylish OOTD !

Kisses,

Call out my name

2018-04-03T10:09:00.001+02:00

Hi sweeties,

After a little day off yesterday ( for the ones who celebrated Easter, not for me), we're officially starting a new week full of adventures ! I'm actually prepping to go out and shoot some awesome outfits ! Besides that, I have some administrative stuff to take care of as well as other business, but I'm quite motivated :).

Hope the weather will be motivated too and let the sun shine ! lol

Anyway, I have an awesome look for you today - something really cool with a 2018 swag -

I'm totally in love with this cropped sweater from NA-KD ! Furthermore, you can also have 20% the whole site with my promo code: RUX20

What I wore:

- H&M pants

- NA-KD sweater

- Gucci belt

- Sterkowski cap

- Whiting& Davis purse

- Bershka booties

Really hope you like this mix and I cannot wait to be back tomorrow with more awesome stuff !

Kisses,

Saturday

2018-04-02T10:05:00.002+02:00

Hello lovelies,

I know it's Monday today, but this fine look was shoot this last Saturday. It started out so lovely, a beautiful sunny day...birds were singing, the Spring air was definitely felt outside... I was so happy to witness such a dazzling day, so I went ahead and put on my gorgeous Sonia Peña dress - a vision of perfection - added some matching make-up, did my hair, put my heels on and then went out to take some pics... But as in those fairytales, a dark cloud came and it started raining so much !! I was so annoyed because I was imagining myself going in a park full of flowers where this outfit would have taken life. Instead, I found myself taking pictures under a bridge.

Luckily the dress is beautiful enough to brighten the whole picture

What I wore:

- Sonia Peña dress

- Zara shoes

- SIX clutch

I don't give up that easy. I still took some pics, I still wanted to show you this marvelous look because I don't like getting ready for about an hour and a half and then going back home with my tail between my legs.

So how do you find this dress? :)

Kisses,

Addictive

2018-04-01T11:23:00.002+02:00

Hello sweeties,

How are you this Sunday ? I wanted to wish you a Happy Easter to all of you who are celebrating today !

I'm actually celebrating next week as I'm orthodox.. so we have one week to go :).

Meanwhile I have a lovely new OOTD that I just know you'll love. I sense it has like this retro vibe to it, in a Parisian kind of way. The mix is quite eclectic, but with a twist.

What I wore:

- Dresslily sweater

- Zara jeans

- Prada bag

- Zara shoes

- Dolce Gabbana sunglasses

- Sterkowski cap

Ready again for the new outfit post tomorrow? I know I am ;)

Thank you for passing by and hope you'll be subscribing to my blog for a daily dose of fashion. Find me on Instagram as well.

Kisses,