Military the NOW way

Carola

Lily donaldson army parka

Sexy with your XL hair down like Lily Donaldson.

parka à la parisienne

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.

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

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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!

stockholm streetstyle military look

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

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

the new camouflage

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

Celebrate like Vogue Paris

Carola

vogue masquerade ball_lace mask

French Vogue’s Masquerade Ball on the occasion of their 90th anniversary is already history! Thanks to Jak&Jil I came across these marvelous pics on icanteachyouhowtodoit.com and picked out a few favourites for you;-)! Bon anniversaire, Paris Vogue!

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Freja Erichsen

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Les Coupines favourite Leigh Lezark

Vanessa Traina and Alexander Wang

Vanessa Traina with Alexander Wang – they make such a cute couple, don’t they?

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Tyra Banks pulling off the spider web

Vogue paris masquerade ball

One of my favourites! I think this is so hippie-esque – definitely quite the vibe for the new season!

VOGUE paris masquerade ball crew

And here’s the party crowd! Enjoy:-)!

Paris by night II

Carola

isabel marant outfit

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;-)?

Nati Paris by night

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Paris by night

Carola

Paris by night

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

Launching today: Jil Sander’s second collection for Uniqlo

Carola

jil sander uniqlo_CAMEL JACKET

Jil Sander’s second collection for the Japanese high-street giant Uniqlo launches today! And I want everything. Somehow Mrs. Sander always manages to get her clean minimalist chic across and even add a sophisticated touch to high-street basics. Oh and Vogue Paris darling Raquel Zimmermann doesn’t hurt either:-). Nat, can you PLEASE make the queue and get me that camel trench coat???

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jil sander uniqlo_CAMEL TRENCH

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jil sander uniqlo_CAMEL HOODIE

Pics: uniqlo.com

The weekend fantasy shop-in

Carola

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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!

Paris FW: rockstar off duty

Carola

daria werbowy balmain purple pants

Darie Werbowy definitely knows how to rock her purple Balmain biker pants. She brings Balmain back to glory for ME.

If you dare trying (and sneaking a peek at the price!) this suede leather masterpiece go here!

Pic via Altamira.

Paris memories: Hotel Amour

Nati

Hotel Amour

Hotel Amour, Paris on a Sunday in May.

Have you ever been? If not, this is definitely one of the must-see places for your next Paris trip! It’s a very special place. In every sense.

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Nati checking in.

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Et voilà! The best-ever breakfast I had in Paris / France in general. They even have a terrace with a little garden (which TRUST ME can be very calming after a weekend packed with shopping, running around town and partying!). I remember that I loved the atmosphere at Hotel Amour. And the delicious croissants :-).

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More Paris pics coming soon! I am so ready to go and search for new inspirations.

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!

Maje Fall / Winter 2010

Carola

Maje lookbook f/w 2010

Maje Lookbook F/W 2010

Maje lookbook_f/w 2010

Maje lookbook f/w 2010

The Maje F/W 2010 lookbook sums up pretty well what I wanna dress like this fall. Camel blazers & capes, leather, lace, a great classic suit, leo accessories and a dash of bright RED. Perfect. Maje is definitely one of the many things I look forward to seeing in Paris:-).

P.S.: They chose Vanessa Traina to be the face of their new campaign. Seriously, how cool is that?

Pics: maje.com

The black Darla

Carola

darla black side

chloé darla geschlossen

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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