TIPS & ADVICE

Are You Feeling It? — Bleached Jeans

April 22, 2011

Finally. The good weather has arrived. We can actually begin to remember how nice Summer feels. But having said that, the idea of Summer and hot days is sometimes a much nicer thought than the actual thing. 1

Style Gone Wrong: Denim Shorts with Tights

April 14, 2011

I can’t help but sigh when I’m walking on the streets of Barcelona and all I can see are denim shorts matched with tights or leggings. “Why”, my heart cries out. “Why?…” 3

Embrace Your Playful Side!

March 31, 2011

One of the hottest looks for this Spring and Summer is a certain colourful playfulness, which can be created either with the use of colour or with some more unusual designs. If you are feeling this trend, try combining many different colours and shapes. 1

The (Dis)connection Between Fashion and Reality

March 25, 2011

Here’s something interesting for you. I was reading an article about the number of plus-size women living in America. Hear this: Nearly 65% of American women are above a size Medium, or even overweight, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Yet most high-fashion collections end at size 10. And on hundreds of high-end [...]

Explore Your Wide Side!

March 23, 2011

This season you should really embrace loose and wide rather than tight and skinny. Did you know that… Wide legs have a tendency to make you look slimmer and slightly more vigorous? It’s true. And while you might think that wide legs will leave you looking wider than you actually are, fret not, because it’s [...]

Difference Between Fashion and Style Tips

March 21, 2011

It was a Sunday afternoon. I was providing some stype tips to a friend of mine over a nice cup of coffee. What followed was an interesting conversation in which another friend said that “What’s the point of following these tips, when tomorrow we will come across yet another fashion tip, which will most probably [...]

Perfect Balance!

March 20, 2011

What a better way to find a style that works than by trying out a combination of different looks and styles? A hint of femininity, a touch of masculinity… 1

The Transformation of the Classic Shirt!

March 14, 2011

Fashion designer duo Victor & Rolf have created a fun new way to wear a shirt. Well, it’s not really a shirt anymore, but I think it works. 1

Designer vs. High Street: Can Money Buy Style?

March 12, 2011

You’d think that it’s easy to look stylish when you have the luxury to choose designer over high street. But even with designer brands at your disposal I feel compelled to ask: Can money buy style? 1

Style Tip of the Day: The Tapered 80′s

March 7, 2011

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I’m always trying to find inspiration from different times and different parts of the world for the way I dress and style myself. And having grown up in the 80′s and early 90′s, I can’t help but feel a certain nostalgia for some of the looks and styles from those decades. I’m not talking about [...]

ADAM Fall 2011 Collection: Timeless and Ready-to-be-Worn

March 4, 2011

New York Fashion Week showcased the great new collection from ADAM. The Fall 2011 collection included lots of beautiful pieces, among them the buyers favourite, the delicate Chantilly lace T-shirt shown in black and cream, which really does go with everything. And isn’t that precisely what we look for in the things that we wear? [...]

Maximise Your Life

March 2, 2011

Do you remember a few years back when maxi skirts were super fashionable? Well, for those who kept their maxis, I have some good news. This Spring/Summer is the time to go long again, as the maxi is making a comeback. So if you want to nail the season’s key look, you should make it [...]

The Future is Bright, the Future is Turquoise

February 26, 2011

I’m a strong advocate of minimalism when it comes to fashion and looking stylish, and I tend to opt for lots of subtle and harmonious colours which in effect leaves plenty of space to have a bit of fun with accessories. And what a better way to brighten-up an otherwise clear palette than by adding [...]

Fashion Revival: The Granny Square Scarf

February 23, 2011

This year’s London Fashion Week showcased the F/W 2011 collection of one of my new favourite designers, House of Holland. And what did I find in their winter 2011 collection? 1

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