NEW SPOT: THE CUBE BRUSSELS

3 reasons to go there:

1. If you’re in Brussels before July 3rd, then the Cube will move to Stockholm.
2. If you like to have a one of a kind dine experience.
3. If you’re not afraid of heights.

Check out: www.electrolux.be/cube

 

NEW SPOT: URBAN ROOMS BRUSSELS

3 reasons to stay here:

1. If you like to stay in a small b&b in Brussels.
2. If you like to be nearby Avenue Louise – the luxe shopping street of the city.
3. If you’re looking for a hotel with a great terrace.

From 120 euro. Check out: www.urbanrooms.be

(Images from Contemporan – a design blog worth folloiwing)

NEW SPOT: TENBOSCH HOUSE BRUSSELS

3 reasons to go there:

1. For their ongoing list of guest services – from yoga to baby sitting.
2. If you’re looking for a place that feels like home.
3. If you want to explore the chic Avenue Louise – it’s nearby.

Check out: www.tenboschhouse.be

NEWSFLASH: MAGNOLIA GOES POP UP

Magnolia in Antwerp is just like AF VandeVorst with their Guerilla Aktion Stores going into a pop up business. Not only Antwerp, but also Gent, Brussels and Hasselt can expect a temporarily Magnolia store. Magnolia is all about beauty. They sell special brands which aren’t sold everywhere. Like Laura Mercier and Malin + Goetz.

Check out their site for dates: www.magnoliashop.be

NEW SPOT: COOK & BOOK BRUSSELS

3 reasons to go here:

1. If you love books – this is one of the best designed book stores in the world.
2. If you love the old Fiat 500 –  just like Merci in Paris.
3. If you like to combine a good book and food.

Check out: www.cookandbook.be

NEW SPOT: OKINAHA BRUSSELS

3 reasons to go there:

1. If you’re a health freak – they sell everything for a healthy body. From supplements to cosmetics.
2. If you like healthy books – they have their own pretty little library.
3. If you like to see trees growing through their white interior.

Check out: www.okinaha.com

LIKE TO HAVE: LINGERIE WITH STARS ON IT

If you’ve been to Paris, you know that you’ll find a Princess Tam Tam on every street corner. I love their lingerie. Because, sorry big breasted girls, they sell pretty bras in small sizes. And that’s a hard thing to find in the Netherlands. I like their new serie with stars on it. And in summer I want to have every bikini. Check it out when you’re in Paris.

Check out: www.princessetamtam.com

NEW SPOT: HOUSESTORIES BRUSSELS

3 reasons to stay here:

1. To have your own appartment in Brussels.
2. To enoy the Eames furniture – and other funny details.
3. To embrace their environmently friendly philosophy.

From 95 euro per night. Check out: www.housestories.be

LIKE TO HAVE: SHIRT WITH FUNNY BUTTON

Usually I write about clothes for women. That has a simple reason: I’m a woman and if I like something it gets a place on my site. But what about the men who read Petite Passport? That’s why I come up with this shirt for men. Why do I like it? Because it is simple yet funny (because the funny wooden button in the middle). It’s from New York fashion label ‘Slow and Steady wins the race’ and you can buy it for 65 euro (sale price) at Hunting and Collecting. A very, very cool store in Brussels. They also sell stuff for women, kids and home in a simple, white interior. Go and see!

Check out: www.huntingandcollecting.com (they also have a webshop).

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LIKE TO HAVE: JEANS at ICON SHOP BRUSSELS

Icon on the Rue Dansaert is the place to collect your autumn wardrobe. They sell brands like Isabel Marant, Humanoid and Alexander Wang. I once tried a short jumpsuit of Vanessa Bruno but didn’t bought it because I was in serious doubt about the colour. Well I regret it till this day. Now I hope they sell this pair of jeans by Citizens of Humanity (a brand from LA).

Check out: www.icon-shop.be