“Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future”. Coco Chanel Mixing elegant and athletic pieces has really made a comeback this year and I couldn’t be any more thrilled about it. Today’s fashion catwalks appreciate and embrace the beauty of sportswear. I finally…
“I don’t do fashion, I am fashion.” Coco Chanel When it comes to straw bags, I’m very picky. I love the idea of it, but it still needs to have city elements in it like a dash of practicality. That’s why I like sizeable silhouettes (ideally with a shoulder strap option) more than small bags. Mini straw bags look…
“Elegance is refusal.” Coco Chanel After two decades in the darkness, the power suit is back. Dependable and timeless. The suits are very often worn to make a statement, to emanate an image of power and credibility in the workplace. As much as I adore suits I’m not a huge fan of trousers in general, I just personally don’t find…
“Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions”. Coco Chanel It’s no surprise that pastels are back in fashion and they are here to stay for a long time. Wherever we look we see so many beautiful lemon, mint, pale pink and dusty blue hues. No matter, if you are an edgy girl or classy lady, there are easy…
“A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls.” Coco Chanel “Pearls go on and on . . . on everything,” Vogue declared in 1943 and not much has changed since then…Pearls, officially the world’s oldest gem, have been worn as jewellery for centuries. They don’t necessarily have the sparkle of diamonds but they are undeniably precious. The rarity of the…
While I still love every moment of winter, I’m looking very much forward to spring. The trees getting green, the warmer breeze, and for the fashion season… trench coats and downgrading my leather boots to more feminine and graceful sock boots. I love a good designer piece as probably most of you know, but not all fashion has to break…
‘Doubt thou the stars are fire, Doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt I love’. William Shakespeare Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is just round the corner. Whether you’re single or joyfully coupled up, chances are you have a thing or two to learn about Valentine. What colour would be better…
