The fishnet

To me one of the most controversial pieces this summer: the Isabel Marant fishnet tank.

When I first saw it on the runway, I had a total 70’s association and I didn’t like it at all…but I got used to it after seeing it in countless editorials over the past few months (it is indeed the perfect layering piece for summer)…

So lets see how our favourite fashionistas wear it:

Elin pairs it with a plain bra, tight ACNE skirt and a black leather clutch.

Rumi wears it as a dress, with a white tank below, tough boots and a parka.

Kate wears the total Marant look. She also rocked the fishnet top on the Nylon cover of March.

So what do you think? Hot or not?

Dressing for Spring

As always when there’s a change of season, you start wondering what to wear…well, I’ve the feeling I just have winter clothes here in Paris, so I really need to do some Spring shopping asap!

Voila, a small selection of my favourite streestyle inspirations for Spring:

I believe everything Jeans is gonna be huge! Jeans shirts, jackets, patched up Jeans like the ones from Chloe and playsuits ( I fell in love with this one from ACNE)…

…then there is gonna be lots of beige & khaki and flower prints (go Vintage for that look!)

…and some of our favourites from last seasons like sharp shoulders, leopard and good old chucks in bright colours.

What do you think are the essentials for Spring?!

Pictures by Nast Magazine and the Facehunter

Cheap & Chic: Moschino

There are certain relicts from the 80’s that totally deserve a comeback. Among those: the Moschino statement belt. No need to discuss whether it’s too bold, too flashy or even tasteless: IT’S COOL! Just like Rayban Wayfarers are.

Inspired by some of our favorite blogger colleagues (Gala, Camille and Kristin from Beach Black), we pulled this look taking the Moschino belt from the 80’s to the 2000’s:

1. Belt: Moschino (vintage, search Ebay!)

2. Dress: Acne print silk dress via mytheresa.com

3. COS platform booties

4. Turban-like hat from Opening Ceremony

5. Matching pyramid ring: Kenneth Jay Lane

6. Nailpolish: Chanel Orange Fizz

Okay, I admit that this outfit is a little outrageous. But c’mon…I’d totally wear it like this if I lived in NYC. Ha…if only I lived in NYC! For all other city-girls: add a grey ovesized sweater;-)!

xoxo

In-trenched

Due to my Master thesis I have been dealing a lot lately with the use of new media in marketing so I was delighted about this new, innovative project by Burberry. The art of the trench is an online platform, which was created in cooperation with the Sartorialist and which is a fabulous hommage to our all-time favourite piece of clothing. The site shows a great selection of streetstyle pictures of people wearing their trenchcoats across all major fashion capitals. Check it out here, its a great source of inspiration and it’s even possible to upload your own pics;-)

subtrend: aviator chic

The first impressions of the new Alexander Wang collection for Spring 2010 really surprised me: here I had  expected yet another grunge inspired collection with lots of black leather and sexy denim. However, Alex turned to a more sporty theme, without compromising his usual sexiness, though. Inspired by his collaboration with the GAP earlier this year, he stayed true to the all-American sportswear spirit. He used lots of khaki and grey, red and white rugby stripes and brown leather, all spiced up with some pretty hot leopard peep toe booties. There was one particular elemenent of his collection, which immediately caught my attention: aviator inspired pieces like an aviator cap, a great jacket and little applications all in caramel-brown leather.

I always had a thing for the aviator look, so I started thinking of how to work the look for the upcoming season already…

Hayashi x ACNE

Hayashi in Frankfurt is one of our all time favourite stores. Shop owner Kerstin has a great sense of style and always puts together a very fine selection of designer brands. So I was thrilled to be invited to a little fashion show hosted by Hayashi in cooperation with Acne.

Summer Styles Part 2

Voilà, some of my favourite summer looks! As with Carola, my colour palette is rather neutral with lots of black, white and grey…spiced up with some pops of gold. This summer I practically live in my jeans shorts, which I dress up with a blazer and heels or down with my favourite Miu Miu gladiators and a simple tee. Did I mention that I spent most of the time searching for the perfectly fitting white t-shirt? Sometimes, the simple things are the hardest to find…!