Military the NOW way

November 25, 2010 / 4 Comments

Sexy with your XL hair down like Lily Donaldson.

À la Parisienne with your parka effortlessly slung over your shoulders. Perfect! I mean we don’t want our expensive COATS to fall off and get lost forever…Read more here.

Accessorized with tan leather pieces like a polished Chloé bag or wrap-around bangles for a nice contrast. Works all the time!

Rough-looking – the ultimate in effortless cool. It admittedly takes a bit of courage to tear up your military shirt at the shoulders – for fashion pros only!

The cute way – with a cozy hooded parka, a matching full skirt and those Chloé booties from F/W 2009. Just gorgeous!

Camouflage – it’s the new thing!  Make sure you team this with another trendy pattern (like leo) and lots of chunky jewelry.

Camouflage II - invest in a camouflage print silk dress or bag from Prada’s pre-fall collection. Fail-safe!

Will do an edit on which pieces are worth buying into but need to do a store-check first!

Promise to be back soon for more;-)!

Xxx

Paris by night II

October 25, 2010 / 7 Comments

Aaah, I just LOVE Paris by night! Here’s a couple of quick shots I took when we were heading out for dinner. Nati came straight from a 12 hour-day at the office dressed like that. I adore how she casually set off her workwear staples (classic black pumps & a cute little tweed jacket) with a vintage hat and a glitzy Isabel Marant skirt. She is such a doll, isn’t she;-)?

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Paris by night

October 11, 2010 / No Comments

In between packing for Dubai, detoxing, running errands, trying to  make a million things work out, going out with my friends and wasting my time on dates I somehow found a minute to flip through the pics from my Paris weekend. I promise i will share everything with u guys! Sonner or later…So long here’s a snapshot taken on our night out “rive gauche” which was probably the coolest partying I had in years. Paris, you got me!

xoxo

The weekend fantasy shop-in

October 1, 2010 / 3 Comments

Am being modest as ever when it comes to my wishlist for weekend shopping:-). Sought-after pieces include Céline, YSL and some Isabel Marant – I could atually use her whole collection! But I am focussing on some great basics instead. Here’s what:

1. On top of my list is this amazing two-toned Céline shopper. It’s simple, pure, practical and still incredibly chic. Need that!

2. I need RED Repettos for walking around during the day

3. And some spectacular, chunky-heeled YSL suede wedges that goes with black opaques as well (cause it’s about time to drag these out again!)

4. My favourite lace piece is this Paul & Joe mini skirt which I will pull up onto my waist

5. and eventually tuck a simple wool sweater into. This Isabel Marant one has the perfect cut with accentuated shoulders and slim fit.

6. A splash of color on my nails brightens up my day. It’s silly – but works! Chanel has the best red shades.

7. Last but not least I am still on my Parisian high and that’s why I need a cool fedora ASAP. Found this brand through ELLE UK.

7 things, that’s it! May birthday come soon!

The black Darla

September 21, 2010 / 4 Comments

I only just realized how beautiful Chloé’s latest bag coup -named Darla tote- is when I saw it sitting on the desk of my co-worker. It looks like a more polished version of the trendy satchel bags hanging off the arm of every fashion savvy girl in town now. Plus I fall for black soft-looking leather with golden hardware everytime :-). What do you think, fellow bag lovers?

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Love forever: the denim shirt

September 20, 2010 / 3 Comments

So I’ll still be wearing my denim shirt this fall! What about you:-)?

Pics: The Sartorialist, Knightcat, Chicmuse, Vogue Paris

September essentials

September 9, 2010 / 2 Comments

It’s September! THE most important fashion month has kicked off and I like to think that after a rather unspectacular summer there is a golden fall waiting for me:-). To be all set for that particular case I have put together a list of things that I just NEED (apart from the red Chanel 2.55 which proves to be a difficult mission…). Be inspired!

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Ten times Rosie in QVEST

September 8, 2010 / No Comments

Sorry for the silence, guys! It’s been a little hectic these past couple of days…My apologies! The new QVEST issue is out featuring an amazingly beautiful story with Rosie Huntington Whiteley posed by celebrity photographer Rankin. ‘Ten Times Rosie’ is an homage to the British topmodel and her super-versatile looks. I LOVE every single shot! You are probably familiar with Rankin’s work from ‘Dazed & Confused’, which he founded in 1991, and the ELLE UK covers – he did almost all of the recent ones!

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What to wear for work

August 16, 2010 / 5 Comments

Today is Nati’s first day at her new job in Paris! And knowing my beloved Coupine I also KNOW that she’s been searching her closet and every trusted store in the city for the entire past week to find a suit-able outfit. Now with workwear it totally depends on the job and the sector you’re working in. In Nati’s case I would say it has to be chic and professional rather than formal. Which can be tricky! Therefore, I have picked out a couple of fail-safe outfits that seem to fit the bill!

Be inspired, dearest!

Apart from searching for the perfect suit (which can take years) it is probably a smart move to invest in a classic camel coat for fall. I like mixing it with whites and a hat for early fall!

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Weekend cravings: Nude & Red

August 13, 2010 / 2 Comments

It’s Friday! FINALLY. Here’s my fantasy shopping list for the weekend (on which I was supposed to go to the Locarno film festival but had to cancel because of the disastrous weather forecast!).

Nude tones spiced up with a bright red are my favourite right now even though I couldn’t get myself to try on the Isabel Marant-ish leather pants. They are cool but not for me. I would go for the Céline box bag in chilli red instead:-). Since pointy shoes are making a comeback, the Louboutin ‘Pigalles’ will be a safe investment for fall. Oh and I have to look out for this Aurélie Bidermann ring. Right now, she is the most talented jewelry designer around.

Now looking forward to spend some quality time with my dearest sister.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

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Vintage treasure: Céline clutch

August 10, 2010 / 13 Comments

May I introduce you to one of my biggest closet treasures? This beautiful beige Céline clutch is an original from the 70′s and luckily found its way into my closet:-). I own very few vintage pieces but the few ones are truly loved! If you should be in Paris anytime soon, try Kiliwatch! They have a great selection of stuff from past decades at affordable prices – even the French Voguettes shop there!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

xoxo

A peek at Viviana’s fall shopping list

August 4, 2010 / 4 Comments

Girls, you HAVE to check out style.com’s fall shopping guide! Why? International Fashion Influencers like Anna dello Russo, Garance Doré and Rachel Zoe reveal what’s on top of their shopping list for the new season and share their favourites in a beautifully edited guide. My personal highlight is Viviana Volpicella’s choice, whose cool Italian style I simply ADORE.

One of Viviana’s picks for fall is this super-cute leopard messenger bag from FENDI. I really can’t wait for that bag to hit the stores! It’s gonna be my fast-track to cool for any plain outfit.

Here’s one of my favourite Viviana outfits. A beautiful lace dress set off with a cool military parka, YSL sandals and the gorgeous Prada plastic clutch. So simple, so cool! Her signature style includes Rayban Wayfarers (I’ve actually never seen her without) and a pop of color.

Viviana Volpicella knows good style;-). Be inspired!

Pics via style.com, The Sartorialist and Garance Doré.

Weekend cravings

July 30, 2010 / 3 Comments

Voilà: Mon weekend wish list! Inspired by every blogger’s all-time favorite and one of my personal wardrobe staples: cut-off denim shorts (preferably Levi’s vintage). For early fall I will wear them with a powder toned silk shirt, the new loafers and Chloé-sque retro accessories. So this would be my ideal outfit for the weekend. What’s yours:-)?

xoxo

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Como

July 28, 2010 / 9 Comments

A spontaneous trip to Como last weekend turned out to be the greatest idea ever! I enjoyed every single minute. Pure Dolce Vita!

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YSL Tribute 105 – Should I?

July 26, 2010 / 7 Comments

I’ve been flirting with these babies for the past couple of days. They are the new YSL Tribute 105 pumps in a beautiful cognac suede (sooo my color!).

Now the question is should I go for them despite their delicate material and the slightly uncomfortable KILLER heel? Or should I wait and see what kind of shape (pointy – that’s for sure!) the new season will bring and which other tempations will come my way in F/W 2010? Let me know what you thing, fellow shoe lovers;-)!