Under the Wang spell…

Nati

After two last collections, I could not really relate to ( never really digged into the flannel + velvet based  “Wall Street gone sexy look” from last winter and the mostly white summer collection), I’m officially back under the Wang spell…I’m crazy about EVERY singel look of his cool girl uniform:

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… head to toe black, leather pants + cropped jackets, pops of fur

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…the long, slashed satin skirts (for me the ONLY way to work the maxi skirt trend!!) + heavy knits…

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New York Fashion Week: The Essentials

Carola

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New York Fashion Week has officially started! Feeling really inspired by Vogue.com’s impressive line-up of ‘key players’ (including everyone from the designers to the models to the nightlife kings) sharing their fashion week essentials in a beautifully photographed story by The Coveteur.

Above: Sylvana Ward Durret, VOGUE director of special events

I’m very much into a suede pump these days, and this hot-pink pair from Manolo Blahnik amps up any look—and they’re comfortable.’

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Gucci Westman, Makeup artist

My Chanel bag was a gift from my husband, David, but I picked the color.’

Right now, I just wish/hope/pray I’ll be saying the exact same sentence one sweet day (except for my Chanel has to be tomato red! Ha ha!)

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Harley Viera-Newton, DJ

I always have Hermès leather gloves because not only do they keep my hands warm, they are also the best accessory ever—two birds, one stone.’

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Sarah Brown, VOGUE Beauty director

I needed something that could fit invitations, stacks of WWDs, a notebook, perhaps an iPad, and, quite possibly, an extra pair of shoes. Alber Elbaz to the rescue!’

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Natalie Joos, casting director and blogger

This time of year, it really helps to have a nice, warm coat to run around the city and I recently found this amazing cashmere Céline in baby blue. It has big pockets that hold my cell phone.’

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Jessica Sailer, VOGUE market editor

A Flip camera black Céline motorcycle jacket for day and night.’

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Kate Young, Stylist

Givenchy boots: I haven’t worn them yet, but I love them. I’m going to be so tall!’

All pics by The Coveteur

Burberry Spring 2011

Nati

 

Cara Delevigne and Jacob Young starring in Burberry’s latest Spring campaign

Yet again the British label manages to create this perfect mix of rock and romanticism.

Winter escape

Carola

Elin Kling hitting the slopes

Almost off to Austria for a much-anticipated skiing weekend! When browsing the web for a little inspiration I came across these holiday ’snapshots’ of the lovely Elin. I think her JLindeberg total look topped off with a vintage fur hat kicks ass!

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Really like the fact that she kept her outfit simple and sportive. People tend to go a little over the top on their winter escape. You know what I mean?

I have put together a collage of what I am (ideally) packing for my trip to the mountains. Be inspired!

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Down jacket: Duvetica

Ski helmet: Bogner

Raybans: via mytheresa.com

Oversized fair isle knit cardi: Drykorn

Chanel Black Satin nailpolish

Ski pants: Adidas by Stella McCartney (now on sale!)

Leggings: Rick Owens Lillies

Tote to hit the town: Yves Saint Laurent ‘Easy’ in shearling leather

Moonboots: Technica Luxe

Have a lovely weekend, babes!

Xxx

Rising star: Elle Fanning

Nati

Ever since starring in Sofia Coppola’s newest movie Somewhere ( a must-see for everyone who loves Sofia’s poetic and intellectual aesthetics), little Elle is one the rise! With her young age of twelve, she is not only stunning in the role as protagonist Cleo, but has also given proof of an excellent fashion sense. She even made it on the cover of the December/ January issue of favourite French fashion magazine Jalouse.

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Elle was shot for a really cute editorial, which is not only beautifully styled, but above all refreshingly age-appropriate (which is most of the times quite tricky to achieve …)

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The cool Missoni crowd…

Nati

The brand new Missoni Spring campaign perfectly captures the fashion house’s eclectic and bohmian spirit.

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jurgen teller for missoni_ss_2011It mixes a cool crowd of people, ranging from family and close friends, like Eugenie Niarchos and Tatiano Santo Domingo, over gossip girl star Leigthon Meester (who looks truely adorable here) to socialits, artists and collectors.

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Go Emmanuelle!!

Nati

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Emmanuelle Alt is one of the COOLEST girls out there…so Les Coupines are truely thrilled to have her as new editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris!!

Looking forward to a new year full of creativity and inspirations…GO FOR IT EMANUELLE!

NYE in Paris

Nati

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My dearest Coupine is coming to Paris for NYE…can’t wait!!

Huge new year resolution on my side: find more time to blog again!! Sorry, I have been so absent!

I’m sure its gonna be a great and exciting year for all of us!

Happy 2011!!

xxx

What to look forward to in 2011: Isabel Marant S/S collection

Carola

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Isabel Marant S/S 2011 campaign

Model: Snejana Onopka
Photographed by: Karim Sadli

This is pretty much what I wanna look like in 2011. Isabel Marant’s S/S 2011 collection sums up all of my New Year’s style resolutions;-). Very simple.

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I am a huuuge fan fan of mixing simple cotton sweaters with flirty little skirts! Perfect oufit for a first date…;-)

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Yes, OKAY. Isabel Marant’s style hasn’t evolved so much from her previous collections. Even the shoes are the same. But do we care?

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LOVE the red! And the hair. And the make-up…

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Too bad you can’t really see the jacket in this one. I found it in the buying folder this morning and let me tell you this is THE piece that will instantly lift up all of your summer staples and make any rolled-up-denim-outfit look très Parisienne. TRUST me;-).

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Those mini-shorts are so hot! Okay, I honestly would not know where to wear these with a knit sweater (I mean, common!) but that’s what fashion is about: escaping reality.

Wishing you a splendid, happy & utterly stylish New Year!

Xxx

Pics via Who What Wear

working girl

Carola

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Sorry for not updating more often, guys! But I am a working girl…;-)  So this post is dedicated to the place I spend most of my time at: le desk.

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I found these pics in the amazingly beautiful Rue Mag. The second issue recently came out and I LOVE every single page. It just boasts with inspiration!

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I definitely need an inspiration board. It would be overloaded with the most random snippets after just one week though…

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What does your desk look like? It deserves to look just as pretty as your closet;-)!

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This would be my ideal conference room! A pleasant, inviting place where everyone can just pop in and join the conversation;-). Creativity should start here.

Have a good Friday everyone!

XXX