PAULIEN RIEMIS, 21, STUDENT, MODEL, BLOGGER, BELGIUM
PAULIEN’S STYLE: Let’s take off with the toughest question of them all! It is always hard to define your own style but I would say I like to dress myself casual and comfortable in the first place. Flat/comfy shoes are pretty crucial to me. When I’m shopping I tend to pick oversized things with interesting materials, shapes and sometimes also prints. I’m not the glamourous type of girl so most of the time you’ll catch me wearing sneakers or boots, paired with a large jumper or a thrifted dress and probably some headwear too.
INSPIRATION: First of all: the internet. I read lots and lots of blogs from all over the world and save every picture that catches my attention. I’m not even starting about my excessive Pinterest obsession… Secondly, I often get inspired by a striking piece of clothing on itself: when I see an item that interests me, I immediately tend to create a dozen of outfits around that one piece. Last but not least it’s traveling that can inspire. Whenever I visit other countries I always pay attention to the way people are dressed, as the common Belgian isn’t too fond of fashion.
FASHION + STYLE: Yes, there definitely is. It’s easy to recognize the difference between the ones that immediately catch up with the latest trends and the ones that do their own thing and still look awesome. I do think it is hard to draw the line for yourself: yes, all those trends are so much fun but are they worth giving in to? Soon every one will walk with that same item you just bought and do you really want that to happen? I believe that you have to try to focus on what suits your style and what doesn’t. But on the other hand: it’s just clothes, isn’t it? Give me those wedge sneakers anyway. THE MOST STYLISH CITY IN THE WORLD: I remember being really impressed by the amount of good-looking and stylish people when I visited Stockholm a few years ago! Of course New York, Paris or London are known for their sense of style in general, but in Stockholm nearly EVERY person I bumped into had clearly paid attention to his outfit, without overdoing it. Of course my soft spot for well-done casual dressing explains my fascination for the Swedish people too.
HOLIDAY WISH-LIST: My wish-list isn’t very large, but I’ve seen some items that I would happily welcome in my life! For example there’s this beautiful black pleated velvet dress with a leather peter pan collar at COS that would be perfect for Christmas dinner or New Year’s Eve. My family knows that I’m always eager to get some great interior accessories, such as lamps, vases and candles.
WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? That I’ve seen so much of the world already while I’m still so young. Because of my work as a model I travel a lot (or I used to, as I’m busier with university now) and get to see lots of places that a normal kid of my age would never see. I also couldn’t be happier to live with my boyfriend in our wonderful apartment in the centre of Antwerp, which is still one of my favorite cities in Europe.
FALL FAVORITES: Definitely furry hats and scarves! Maybe even headwear in general. I never wear furry hats during Winter because I don’t want the material to get wet, but they are perfect for sunny Fall days. Also beanies and hats in all kinds of colors usually complete my cozy Fall outfits.
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