What I really love...Sophie Van de Vyver

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last updated 24 November 2021

When woman&home meet someone with envy-inducing style, we can't help but ask what they really love and where to find it.

Stylist and fashion blogger Sophie Van de Vyver is known for her chic Instagram posts, her excellent wardrobe, and how she effortlessly puts looks together. Here, she exclusively reveals the things that she really loves and where you can get your hands on them.

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13 things Sophie Van de Vyver really loves

1. The Skincare I really love

My daily morning and evening skincare routine is based around the SkinCeutical products. For me, it's the perfect brand and the one I use daily. The range is known for its antioxidant properties and has plenty of options for all skin types.

2. The kitchenware I really love

I’m absolutely not a kitchen princess, but I like cute porcelain items like the ones made by Yvonne Ellen. They add color and classic style to any kitchen and bring vintage and modern style together so perfectly.

3. What accessory I really love

My favorite jewelry, that I wear daily, is from the Italian design Sentido. As it's interchangeable, it's perfect to mix and match each day. They fuse ceramic with metal and as they’re interchangeable you can make personalized jewelry that fits whichever look you’ve chosen.

4. What gadget I really love

My bag organizers from Samorga are something everyone needs. I’m a total designer bag lover and I have them in almost all colors and sizes. These organizers are interchangeable which means they can fit my bag collection!

5. Where I really love to escape

As I like to be at sea, for me it’s all about hitting the water. So cruising is our favorite way to unwind and spend our vacations.

I love the combination of travel and relaxation provided by cruises.

6. What haircare item I really love

My favorite haircare is from Hair Sisley. I love the quality of their products and how they combine incredible treatment with a commitment to sustainability.

7. The affordable fashion label I really love to wear

I’m a fan of Italian fashion labels as they are always ahead on clothing trends, easy to wear and effortlessly chic. I favor Liviana Conti and Twinset because they are all of the above and more!

8. What fragrance I really love

I love sweet candy perfumes as well as spicy scents. At the moment my perfume of choice is from the legendary French brand Hermès. Their Twilly eau Ginger hits all of my favorite notes.

9. What app I really love

I’m always on the gram so definitely an Instagram addict! It’s a great way to share my style tips, ideas and favorite things. Also, I can keep an eye on emerging trends too.

10. What I really love to drink at parties

Bubbles are always a good idea, and it’s only bubbles for me! Moet Chandon is one of my favourite Champagnes and my drink of choice at a party.

11. What I really love to buy myself as a treat

I’m a true bag lover, especially designer bags those are my investment pieces in my capsule wardrobe for sure. My ultimate treat is a new designer bag every season. In order to make way for something new, I sell clothes and bags online and buy a new release. My current object of desire is one of the best Louis Vuitton bags—the Louis Vuitton Coussin BB bag—it’s on my bucket list!

Coussin BB handbag: RRP $3,900/£2,730 View in 🇺🇸 at Louis Vuitton (opens in new tab) | View in 🇬🇧 at Louis Vuitton (opens in new tab)

The compact Coussin BB handbag is made from Monogram-embossed puffy lambskin and features a thin removable leather strap as well as a detachable, short chunky chain with translucent resin ornamentations. Body-friendly thanks to its soft foamed lambskin, the bag is a pleasure to carry. Versatile, this little bag is the perfect day-to-evening companion.

12. What I really love to update my home decor with

I love to stroll around at Maisons du Monde. You always find lovely, interesting decorations there—a simple way to update your interiors.

13. What books I really love reading

Although I love reading, these days, I only really get time to read while on vacation. So when I do choose what to read, it has to be a Scandinavian crime thriller. The last one I read was Lazarus by Lars Kepler which I really enjoyed.

Lazarus by Lars Kepler: RRP $11.34/£5.90 View in 🇺🇸 at Amazon (opens in new tab) | View in 🇬🇧 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

An international best seller, this book covers a strange case. All across Europe, the most ruthless criminals are suffering gruesome deaths. At first, it seems coincidental that their underworld affiliations are finally catching up to them. But when two of the victims are found to have disturbing connections to Detective Joona Linna, it becomes clear that there’s a single killer at work.

About Sophie Van de Vyver

Aoife is Junior News Editor at woman&home.

She's an Irish journalist and writer with a background in creative writing, comedy, and TV production.

Formerly Aoife was a contributing writer at Bustle and her words can be found in the Metro, Huffpost, Delicious, Imperica, EVOKE and her poetry features in the Queer Life, Queer Love anthology.

Outside of work you might bump into her at a garden center, charity shop, yoga studio, lifting heavy weights, or (most likely) supping/eating some sort of delicious drink/meal.

13 things I really love...Sophie Van de Vyver