My personal favourite of the moment is a “bomber” jacket with stone embroidery. Some red on the lips, a grey sweatshirt with polka-dot print, it’s all I need to make this “casual” look more sophisticated. (English translation by LN)
Jacket April, May
Sweat shirt Cooperative
Clutch Balmain
Leather skirt ASOS
Tights Mat opaque Wolford
Magnetic nailpolish Nails.inc
Boots Pistol Acne
During my stay in Antwerp, despite the rain, I still tried to visit as many things as possible to soak up the atmosphere of the city. Here is one of the outfits that I wore over the weekend to stride along the streets of Antwerp with serenity.
Coat Zara
Cap H&M
Sweater ASOS
Boyfriend jeans La Redoute
Socks Wolford
Brogues ASOS
I will also reveal the shopping addresses and locations that I liked the most during my stay. Obviously I may not have visited half of the things the city has to offer, but in 2 days I didn’t want to put too much pressure on myself: one must enjoy the time over the weekend!
the fashion museum (the only museum I had time to visit): I brought you back a few snapshots of the last 50 years’ most original local creations. (I was especially struck by the creativity of these “downside-up” shoes!)
classic but it would be unforgivable not to go.
a street full of charm lined with second-hand and vintage shops (mostly interior design but a bit of fashion too). In the street, the Your concept store is a must-see: a sort of Colette, Belgian style: trendy atmosphere, almost “cliché”, but with a nice selection of gadgets, books and clothes.
one can find food, clothes, a bit of everything. There’s some sort of vintage market hidden in a huge hall next to the square (on the same side of the Barnini restaurant): lots of knickknacks to rummage through but one can find some pretty nice deco items.
the shopping street with a large Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Hema etc etc. Not really local but still pleasant.
(freezing cold in this season but beautiful and invigorating) (English translation by LN)
As promised, I’m back from Antwerp with lots of great food places! Thanks to Kika_p for the great tips on Instagram!
it seems it was ordained (or maybe – with a name like that – it self-ordained) the best fries in Anvers. So yes, they’re good, warm, with a choice of sauce, but I liked those of FRITUUR KEYSERFRIET (De Keyserlei, 54) better: they were bigger and crispier. Tell me what you think if you stop by!
The setting is almost kitsch, in the style of what you would find at your grandmother’s, but it’s cosy. Everything is home made, including the bagels. I had a bagel revelation in San Francisco, I’m following up in Anvers with this address.
I will admit I liked the american bagels better (aaah, but the perfection of their crispiness!) but those are definitively worthy challengers. Their strong suit is the yummy and well balanced garnish.
On that day, I chose the “Deli” bagel (pastrami, arugula, parmesan, cream cheese) and my S.O., aka wisdom incarnate (or maybe guiltiness incarnate from all those fries?) opted for the “Veggie” (eggplant tapenade, mozzarella, arugula and tomato).
Ah! I ate a million of those in the USA! And it continues here in Belgium! The place is cute as can be, and could probably be Strawberry Shortcake’s secondary home: space is limited, but you can always choose to get the cupcakes to go.
In any case, everything looks delicious: I’ll recommend the 99% chocolate, soft, topped with chocolate, and with a …. chocolate filling! The Oreo cupcake isn’t bad either…so in short, there are a ton of flavors to choose from! Your pick!
This last address isn’t a restaurant, but our Bed & Breakfast during our stay. I found it at the very last minute after an internet search-to-the-death, and we didn’t regret our choice, much to the contrary!
… Perry and Sarah’s perfect welcome, the great duplex studio, the perfect location – right by the historical center and the Escaut river and …. cherry on top, breakfast in a basket by the door every morning (that apparently had quite a few of you drooling here and there on Instagram)!
I didn’t take any pictures of the place itself, to keep the surprise intact if you ever choose to go (but you can still go and take a sneak peak on the website if you’re curious). Kool Kaai was a great surprise!
Bonus address for a cup of good coffee or hot white chocolate: NORMO COFFEE (Minderbroedersrui 30): cosy atmosphere with Starbucks/Friends type couches, but friendlier than your average Starbucks! Well, Smakelijk you guys! (English translation by Bleu Marine)