New Trend Alert: Military Jackets and Blazers

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Military blazers and jackets have been around for many, many years and if you take a good look at your wardrobe through the years, you’ll probably find some military details! The trend is very hot now and will be in 2010 too. Here’s how you can wear it!

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Over The Knee Boots, Ponchos, Beanies: Winter Must-Haves

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When it comes to fashion, winter is not my favourite season, mostly because my hair doesn’t go well with big scarfs, hats, rain and snow! But with the right items, you can have a good looking, warm and comfortable winter. Take a look here for some winter inspiration!

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Sequins, Shapes and Shoulder Pads

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If you love to flash colours, sequins or even shoulder pads now is the right time. The sci-fi future-inspired looks by Balmain inspired by Lady Gaga have started a new hot trend very quickly. Here is how to wear it!

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New Trend Alert: Feather Hair Accessories

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Feathers have lately been appearing more and more in hair accessories! And I’m loving them. Think Charleston 2009. They’re feminine, elegant and daring all at the same time. And tacky if not worn right! Here’s how to wear them!

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Why People Love Jennifer Aniston’s Style

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She is one of those girls that nearly everyone loves. She is the girl next door, sweet, natural, funny and she got dumped for one of world’s most beautiful women. Her fashion style is often admired by many. But why? What is it that she does, that makes people so interested in the way she looks?
The [...]

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7 Beauty Products Every Woman Needs

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For many years I didn’t think of makeup as having to be of any particular brand and I really didn’t want to spend too much money on it. For me, makeup was eye shadow, mascara and foundation… But then I found out how many products there are out there that can enhance your beauty, hide your flaws and give you a [...]

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How To Wear a Biker Leather Jacket

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A couple of weeks ago I visited the capital of fashion; Paris. Wonderful street style and great fashion everywhere you look. While in Paris, I fell head over heels in love… With a leather biker jacket!
It can be worn in so many different ways and can give you many different looks day and night. Make sure you [...]

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Why We Love Leggings and Jeggings

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I recently wrote a post about snake print leggings, but for a while now, leggings in different colours, materials and prints have been a must-have in every woman’s wardrobe. All of a sudden leggings went from being something you would wear at home, not at all, or maybe under a skirt, to being a regular, primary, piece [...]

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New Trend Alert: Snake Leggings

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Animal prints are making their comeback into the world of fashion as we speak. Zebras, tigers, leopards and especially snakes are sneaking into our wardrobe. Shirts and blouses with animal print have come and gone for years, but something new that I’ve fallen for are these snake print leggings as seen on Twilight actress Kristen Stewart. These leggings [...]

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Get Over Your Skirt Phobia

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I‘ve always been afraid of skirts. What a silly phobia, you say…But there’s always been something telling me to stay away from them. I ride a bike – good for your body and your health, not so good for your skirt. Where I live it can be cold and very windy – not good for you [...]

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Stand Out In a Crowd With the Right Accessories

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There are many ways you can choose to accessorize an outfit. The most common way is to use jewelry whether you want to dress an outfit up or down. A classic black dress can be dressed down with some bangles made out of wood or plastic and a simple white summer dress made out of cotton can be dressed up with some [...]

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How To Pack For a Vacation

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Packing for a vacation may seam simple. But how may times did you open your suitcase and realize that you have nothing to wear or don’t feel like wearing the things you brought along?
Vacation is not the time to experiment with your style. I say, don’t experiment – you’ll end up buying new things that [...]

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New Trend Alert: How To Wear the Ripped Jeans

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You might have noticed the ripped jeans on the streets and in the magazines. The trend from the 80s and the 90s is returning and is hotter than ever. I’m not too fond of the wide legged ripped jeans – the so-called boyfriend jeans. However the skinny ripped jeans put the extra rock on the [...]

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How Not To Look Like A Boring Secretary

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If you, like me, have a job that requires that you dress sophisticated and classically, you have probably experienced the dilemma; when are you business and when are you just plain boring?
I am 24 and work as a manager in a big company. At a meeting we discussed the signals we send out to our [...]

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The Scarf – what, why, how?

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Some people love them, some hate them and some just don’t think about them. To me, scarves have the ability to put the umpf on every outfit. The great thing about scarves is that they can dress an outfit down or dress an outfit up.
The Scarf Makes a Difference
Especially the larger scarves are very hot. [...]

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High heels – heaven or hell?

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These days there has been a lot of talk about Victoria Beckham’s five-inch heels. How does she do it?

Heels have always added elegance, style and femininity to an outfit. They may be, for some, hard to walk in, but with a little practice, everyone can do it.

Heels not only give you a great look; they [...]

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How To Shop On Sale

Sale is great; everything you’ve seen through the season is cheap. But should you buy it, just because it’s cheap? NO! A great rule, I once read in a magazine is “Do not buy anything under 30 % off’”. A better rule is to buy clothes you need instead of buying clothes you think you [...]

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Shopaholic or not?

The term shopaholic has become a household term over the recent years. But already in 1915 the compulsive desire to shop was described using the term oniomania. Wikipedia offers thesesymptoms of addiction to shopping;

“Victims often experience moods of satisfaction when they are in the process of purchasing, which seems to give their life meaning [...]

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