Beauty // Clinique Superdefense SPF 20

One of my New Year's resolutions was to obtain a healthier lifestyle, trying to cut as much sugars, fats and carbs as possible. For breakfast, I used to have bowls of cornflakes or cookies. Not anymore! I switched to fruit, oatmeal, yoghurt and smoothies -- that's actually part of my breakfast in the picture, héhé. I would be a liar if I said that I'm this sugar detox is easy peasy, but my body was definitely telling me that I needed to change my ways. 

The same goes for skincare: I'm trying to do what's necessary now, instead of being the lazy twat that I am and going to bed with make up on. Yes, I used to do that. Shame on me. I now give my skin a healthy start of the day by using the 'Superdefense SPF 20' moisturizer by Clinique. The new formula contains hydration, antioxidants and sun protection, which are the main ingredients to kick it off the right way beauty- and skin wise. I've been using the Superdefense moisturizer for a couple of days now and I can already tell that this is what my skin needed. 

Interested in changing your beauty habits for the better too? Clinique is giving you that opportunity through their temporary promotion: buy their Superdefense SPF 20 moisturizer in 15 ml for € 12,40... and if you're hungry for more, get a € 12,40 discount when you purchase the Superdefense SPF 20 in 50 ml. Sounds good, right? You can purchase the Superdefense moisturizer at the beauty store or on Clinique.be or Clinique.nl. This promotion is valid for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg.

What do you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Shark Attack Loves... // Cadeaubox.be

I wanted to take the time to write to you about one of my most favorite ways of giving gifts, since I suck at it -- big time. Every time the holidays or a birthday is coming up, I switch to panic mode when I start to brainstorm about which gift would be best to give. Anyone else who's feeling me here?

When the sweet team behind Cadeaubox.be asked me if I wanted to try out their services, I replied with a loud and clear "Hell yes!". They offer gift boxes for all occasions, literally. Plus, their concept and way of working are easy peasy:

- You surf to Cadeaubox.be.

- Pick out the category you prefer >> Action & Lifestyle, Culinary, Weekend ... 

- Choose the gift box that's most suitable for the person you want to give it to. The options are endless: you could pick the 'Thank You' gift box, for that special someone who has done something extraordinary for you. Or you could surprise your best friend with a 'Friends Moment' box, which contains tons of activities for some extra bonding time between you and your best friend(s). Looking for a gift box to give to someone who likes to go out for a nice dinner? Check! Or do you want to surprise your loved one with a weekend getaway. Double check! You'll definitely find something suitable for every occasion.

- Put the gift box of your choice in your shopping cart.

- Pay for it.

- Click it home and wait for it to arrive.

Since I'm a total bookworm (Books, comics, magazines... You name it, I'll read it), I went for the 'Newspapers & Magazines' gift box. You've probably already guessed it: this gift box gives you the opportunity to get a subscription on one of your favorite newspapers or magazines. How long the subscription lasts, depends on which magazine or newspaper you choose.

I decided to get a subscription on Elle Belgium, since it's one of my favorite magazines and, well, it couldn't hurt to get a monthly update on everything fashion related as a fashion blogger. I got my first copies this month and it's the perfect excuse to plan some me-time in between blogging and working.

Conclusion?

My I-can't-find-the-perfect-gift-moments are totally over. You could never ever go wrong with this one, since the person you give this gift box to will eventually pick out the actual gift himself / herself. Thumbs up!

P.S.: The Cadeaubox.be gift boxes are only available in Belgium, but I'm sure that tons of countries have companies that offer the same concept. So if you're one of my foreign readers, just hit Google and you'll definitely find something similar for your country!

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New // San Jose Sharks Cap

Experiencing a major bad hair day today, which is the perfect opportunity to wear this San Jose Sharks cap that I bought a while ago. I don't know a lot about sports, but I do know that the Sharks are a hockey team from San Jose, California and that they play the Jaws theme song as an intro during their home games.

My mom rolled her eyes when I showed her this cap and I could already hear what she was thinking: "You're never going to wear that." My arguments?

- At least I know a teeny tiny something about the Sharks, as mentioned above.

- Sharks are part of my 'Favorite Animals'-list.

- I named my blog after these gorgeous creatures.

- The cap is by '47 Brand, a company and brand founded by two Italian immigrants - and twin brothers - in 1947, named Arthur and Henry D'Angelo. I'm Italian, gotta support my people, right?

What do you do when you have a bad hair day?

x Krizia

Cap: '47 BRAND

Fashion News // How Much Do The Chanel Couture Sneakers Cost?

Collage: Shark Attack - Fashion Blog

The whole fashion scene has been buzzing about Dior and Chanel combining haute couture dresses with sneakers during their Spring '14 shows in Paris. I absolutely love it. That's the thing I like most about fashion: it keeps on changing and evolving, giving you the opportunity to experiment endlessly. Rules? What rules? Raf Simons and Karl Lagerfeld showed - once again - that rules are made to be broken. 

Now, we all know that haute couture is all about handmade and très exclusive items. The sneakers were made by hand by the craftsmen at the Massaro atelier and took 30 hours a pair to finish. That kind of work comes with a price tag, my dear...

A 3000 euros a pair price tag, to be precise. 

Since I don't go to the gym - Miss Lazy right here! - I'm not devastated, for once. However, I do like the sneakers on the far left and far right and since my parents are nagging that I need to start to work out, they could be a nice motivation. Nah, just kidding, I'd rather save up for a nice Chanel bag.