Merry Christmas

A Merry Christmas to all of you ! May all your Christmas wishes come true.

Love,

Kelly

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Lifestyle | It's December

It's been such a long time you guys ! I'm so terribly sorry for being so absent on here, but truth is that all aspects of my life were suddenly changing at full speed and I didn't really have time along the way to write something decent down. But nonetheless, here I am with the start of December on Kuhisi.

This month's moodboard is another mood inspired one, I just picked some pictures over on my Tumblr that matched the vibe of my inspiration right now.

This month's quote is something that I intend to live by. I am a terrible decision maker and I always try my best just to follow my heart, because according to me you can only be truly happy when you follow that little engine of yours. While your mind may tell you something is extremely stupid, your heart can tell you whether or not you really want it. And if you really want something, there'll be enough reason to pursue it.

Some food for thought for December !

Love,

Kelly

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Lifestyle | Music - London Grammar

Today I wanted to share some musical inspiration with you guys ! 

I've been listening to this band called London Grammar quite a lot the past week and love their latest album 'If You Wait' to pieces. However, not a lot of people seem to know about them while they're soooo good ! They definitely deserve a lot more attention.

The thing I like about their music is the whole vibe it transfers. There's something of a cold and chilly atmosphere to their music, get what I am saying ?, it makes me think of cold winter days, those greyish ones when you can't seem to get warm in any possible way. That's the vibe I get and I really like it.

True, there's also an atmosphere of sadness to their work, but from time to time we all need our emo-moments, don't we? 

Being the linguistics-nerd that I obviously am, I also really like their lyrics. Powerful words in beautiful combinations, whimsical melodies and a fragile voice; that's how I would describe London Grammar.

I am really liking the song 'Wasting My Young Years' and surprise surprise, I feel like I can relate to the song. I have this thing where I wonder all the time if I am getting the maximum out of my time/life. I live in constant 'fear' of missing out on opportunities and walking past important paths on my journey. To me, 'Wasting My Young Years' is about this feeling. Am I wasting them?

Don't you know that it's only fear
And I wouldn't worry, you have all your life
I've heard it takes some time to get it right

Love,

Kelly

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Lifestyle | Update

Hi !

My lil' blog has been suffering quite a lot under the heavy weight of schoolwork and I thought it was about time to type up a proper update for you guys :)

So during summer I had this amazing schedule set up for Kuhisi, three posts a week, nicely spread and all that jazz. I was hoping to continue this schedule when uni kicked back in, but I never really came around to following it properly.

Because I am kind of a perfectionist and chose quality over quantity, there hasn't been a lot of content on here lately. I prefer posting one good post per week, than three absolutely shitty ones.

These last few months I have had a lot on my mind. Not all bad, not all good. I have my studies to think about, I have a job over the weekend, I do like to go out once in a while, I love babysitting my goddaughter, ... 

So I've decided to get rid of the schedule. I found myself feeling guilty over the fact that I couldn't live up to the schedule I had set up myself and dreading writing a next post in the middle of the night after I finished my schoolwork, that's not the way I want to look at my blog :)

From now on there won't be fixed days for posts, all will depend on my personal preference and inspiration at the moment. Back to the basics of blogging ! I hope you guys can understand that blogging isn't my fulltime job and my studies kind of are slightly more important right now ;)

I love each and every single one of you !

Kelly

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Lifestyle | It's November

New month, new spirit, new inspiration :)

The moodboard for November doesn't really have a theme. I basically threw some pictures together that created that perfect vibe for me. So yes, a very 'organic' moodboard in the sense of "I put a bunch of pictures together that reflect my current 'mood' perfectly" ;)

The quote for this month is this gorgeous French quote from the book Le Petit Prince :) I study French and English, two languages that really inspire and intrigue me. That's why I'm often writing in these languages, aside my own language, which is Dutch. For those of you who are not very acquainted with French, this quote basically says "We only really see with the heart. For the essential is invisible to the eyes." This is literally one of the most beautiful quotes I've ever stumbled upon and I had to share it :) So yeah, something to think about during the month of November !

Love,

Kelly

P.S. : My poor lil blog has been suffering while I was concentrating on schoolwork. It have been a very busy few weeks and I'm glad to finally be able to sit down and type away like I normally would :) I'm however thinking about setting myself free from the schedule and posting whatever comes to my mind, whenever I like. I'm still figuring that out, because obviously the schedule hasn't really worked these last few weeks/months. I choose quality over quantity, so that's why I have been posting less frequently. I only want to post when I feel inspired and have the time to type up a proper post, so yes still looking for a solution on that front ! I'll howeverr keep you posted on all of this ;) I love you all !

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Fashion | Femmes Fatales

On Monday I was feeling so poorly, I think I had a small case of the stomach flu, and when I feel poor there's only one thing I want to do : Watching Breakfast At Tiffany's, my favourite movie of all time. And whilst I was enjoying some quality time in bed, I got the idea to start a new section on here introducing the Femmes Fatales that inspire me in terms of fashion and beauty.

This first post is just to introduce you guys to the idea behind it and how I will tackle each femme.

So basically every post will be written around one particular inspirational woman. First of all I'll introduce her to you guys, give some information. Second, I'll talk about her style and influence in terms of fashion. And third, I'll tackle her signature make up look :)

I'll leave it at this ! I hope you guys are as excited as me about this new section, because oh boy I am ^^

But now, I really have to go to bed, seriously I need to get up at 7 a.m. !

Love,

Kelly

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Lifestyle | Travel - Barcelona Pt. 1

It's time to share my vacation pics with you guys ! :)

As you all know, I went to Barcelona in September and loved every second of the trip, it was that good !

I took a lot of pictures, but I also filmed a lot in the intention of making a nice little vlog out of it. I am however struggling with the vlog, because I didn't really think about copyright music-wise, so it's kinda difficult to find a good soundtrack that I am allowed to use without having to pay :/

So for now, I am just sharing the pictures. Here we go !

My favourite neighbourhood in Barcelona was by far El Born ! There's such a nice vibe of creativity and chill-ness. You can find lots of beautiful shops and nice (and not so pricey) restaurants in El Born. We actually came back here every night for dinner and (almost) always had a nice meal for a low price ;)

In the picture above and below you can see the archaeological site of El Born.  I don't really know if this is a very well-known site, because we just happened to stumble upon it. Those were the finds that made this trips so much fun actually ! "Maybe we should go in there?" "Okay, why not?" "Well look at that, it's an archaeological site !"

On one of the more dreary days during our stay, we decided to visit the Museum of Contemporary art or MACBA. It was absolutely stunning ! I'm not really a huge fan of contemporary art, but I really liked the atmosphere in the building and appreciated quite a number of artworks.

I really liked the architecture at MACBA, so simplistic yet complicated. (Just me trying to be artsy ... ;))

Look at those gorgeous hallways ! The building just breathes art ...

I really loved the photography pieces, very intriguing. We also saw a snippet of a movie based on the life of a woman who had 'no identity' for more than ten years, it surely was a captivating story !

I also really liked the typography on the wall of the main hallway, which I think functioned as a kind of definition of contemporary art (second picture here below)

On the same dreary day we decided to visit the aquarium of Barcelona ! This aquarium is said to be one of the most beautiful aquariums in Europe and whilst it was a cool aquarium, I didn't really think it was worth the €20 entrance ticket... Nonetheless, we had a blast spotting strange fish and making up Finding Nemo jokes.

On about the third day we started a little Gaudi inspired discovery of Barcelona and of course we started with the Sagrada Familia. This really is such a gorgeous and inspiring place ! I'm not that religious, but churches always leave quite an impression on me and this one left quite the impression ...

The outside of the Sagrada Familia is very detailed and we actually spend quite some time spotting everything told by the sculptures. We didn't really have a guided visit, because we were just a few minutes too late to join the previous group and hours early to join the next one, but I think it's best to actually take a guided tour (but check timing in advance) or opt for an audioguide, because there is just so much to look at and it would make up for a much more structured visit. Also make sure you visit this first thing in the morning or after lunch, because the line before entering is most of the time really long and the visit itself takes up quite some time. And believe me, you don't want to be hungry when wandering around this treasure of architecture and art.

I absolutely loved how perfectly planned every detail of the Sagrada Familia is ! Gaudi thought it all through to the tiniest little detail and this is what makes the church so magnificent. Just look at those tree-like pillars that make the inside of the church look like an actual forest !

We actually joked about going back on this same trip in 13 years possibly with futur boyfriend/husband and kids (oh yes we did) to be able to see the finished Sagrada Familia :p

Okay, this was part one of my trip to Barcelona ! Part two will be up on Friday, so stay tuned ;)

Love,
Kelly

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Fashion | Inspiration - Cosy Knit Sweaters

One thing I sure love about Fall/Winter are the cosy sweaters ! I already mentioned my love for sweaters, I know, but see this as my Fall/Winter edition of the sweater post ;)

Layering is my favourite part about these seasons and sweaters/cardigans are ideal for this. My 'style' is all about being cosy and comfortable, rather than all dolled up and not at ease. I'm not going to repeat myself but, sweaters are the perfect piece to either dress up or down. But for more on that, I refer you to my last sweater related post.

Love,

Kelly

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Beauty | Winter Skincare - Morning Routine

With winter just around the corner, it's time to give your skin a little bit more love. So today, I am sharing my morning skincare routine with y'all. Before I start I just want to mention that I have combination to oily skin that is extremely sensitive and acne prone (Just so you know if this routine would work for you too)

I always start my mornings with a nice and refreshing shower and always take this La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel with me. In fact almost all of my skincare products are from the Effaclar range by La Roche-Posay, because I like it so much ! It is a little bit on the pricey side, but it is definitely worth the splurge if you want clear and healthy skin.

When I hop out of the shower it's time for another round of cleaning. To remove all of the oil, remnants of make up, ... I use the Miccelaire Sollution by La Roche-Posay on a large exfoliating cotton pad (as seen below).

I always use exfoliating cotton pads because I feel like they get rid of everything much better than normal cotton pads and leave your skin super clean.

Then I follow up with a bit of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-exfoliating Lotion once again on an exfoliating cotton pad. This will make sure your skin is squeaky clean before hitting the moisturiser.

Next step is treating my eyes to a bit of moisture. I am currently using the Olaz Total Effects 7, but I can't really tell if I like it or not. Lack of sleep made my eyes really stingy, so I needed something to calm them down. I did catch up on sleep ánd bought this cream, so I don't quite know which one did the better job...

And the last step is moisturiser, I am currently using the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Sebo-regulating moisturiser. This one helps me keeping my face shine free and minimises my pores at least a little bit.

I am really loving this routine and notice a huge difference with my last routine. My face calmed down, looks healthy and feels super soft.

If you want me to do a detailed review on one of these products, comment down below, and don't be afraid to ask any questions, I'd be happy to help !

Love,

Kelly

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Lifestyle | Music - Sleep by I Will, I Swear

"whenever you're down and out
and your heart's filled with doubt
i will guide you through"

Being a huge music person, I thought I'd start sharing some of my music inspiration with you guys :) I don't have a fixed taste in music, I like all sorts of music; my iTunes is probably the strangest combination of music genres haha ! I would say that my main tastes in alternative music are indie, easy listening and electronic music. Besides those genres I like to listen to the occasional poppy song once in a while, but my love for alternative and not so well known music is a bit bigger.

Today I discovered this gorgeous song by the Belgian band I Will, I Swear and I fell in love with the sound of it. Do you guys have that sometimes? Just loving how a song sounds? And when I listened to the words of it, it all came together, I love this song so much !

Also, the clip made for this song is simply stunning, it seriously made my all emotional and near to crying (oh yes, being a girly girl !)

Give it a listen and tell me what you think ;)

Love,

Kelly

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Lyrics found here !

Fashion | Inspiration - Hats

One trend I've been liking very much for fall are hats !

They can give a very elegant and chique touch to an otherwise very casual outfit. My favourite kind of hats are the kind of woollen like textured ones, they look super cosy and they seems so warm !

I'm still a bit unsure about whether I'll give this trend an actual try, but I'm so very tempted. These last few weeks I've been loving adding accessories to my hair (think : bandannas, bows, metallic ponytail rings, beanies, ...) and I'd love to get my hands on a pretty hat to add to the hair department. 

Plus these also seem to come in handy on bad hair and face days since the attention will probably be focused elsewhere, BONUS !

I'll keep you posted on the hat hunting !

Love,

Kelly 

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