Wednesday, 23 April 2014

OFFICE STYLE & STATEMENT NECKLACE

OFFICE STYLE & STATEMENT NECKLACE

Spring green in the absence of spring temperatures... that's why there is another look showing trousers during our typical April weather these days. Believe me, I am so much looking forward to dresses and skirts and warm temperatures! But on the other hand I want to present real looks for my age, style, climate and occasion as only that makes a personal fashion & style blog authentic, doesn't it?

I am glad you liked the "blooming trousers" in my last post. More prints today but this time it is a more office appropriate look - although I'd change for heels instead of silver sandals for work. These stretch trousers from H&M offer a perfect fit and a lovely quality for an amazing price! They are selling fast and I just ordered them in black and white as they are ideal basics for any wardrobe. I am sure they will make a frequent appearance in different stylings on the blog!

When I saw this pink statement necklace, I immediately fell in love with it. Instant glam factor guaranteed! Currently it is only available in some European online shops but you may want to check out your region again.


OFFICE STYLE IN ROSA

Frühlingsgrün, aber keine frühlingshaften Temperaturen, stattdessen typisches Aprilwetter und ein bisschen frisch für Kleider und Röcke. Daher gibt es auch heute wieder ein Outfit mit Hose. Mir ist es schließlich wichtig, hier meine tatsächlich getragenen Looks zu zeigen, denn nur das macht einen Blog authentisch, oder?

Letztes Mal hatte ich Euch meine Blumenhose vorgestellt, heute gibt es wieder etwas bedrucktes, allerdings ein ganz anderer Stil und für mich ein "Office Style". Fürs Büro würde ich die silbernen Sandalen allerdings durch Pumps ersetzen. Die schmale Stretchhose von H&M sitzt super und hat einen leichten Glanz und das ganze unschlagbar günstig. Im Laden war sie gestern schon vergriffen, daher habe ich sie mir heute gleich noch in Schwarz und Weiß bestellt, es sind tolle Basisteile, die ich Euch bestimmt noch häufiger in anderen Varianten zeigen werde.

Als ich diese Statement Kette sah, mußte ich sie sofort haben, da die zarte Farbe einfach perfekt zu meinem roséfarbenen Blazer passt und jedem Outfit einen Glamfaktor verleiht.

Photos by Alena

Printed Trousers H&M | options by House of Fraser, ZARA and Elie Tahari
Blazer H&M | similar by ASOS, Pepe Jeans and Forever 21
Shirt Vero Moda | lovely options by Mango and Anna Field
Sandals old | similar by Wallis, Tamaris and love these by ASOS
Bag David Jones | options by Ted Baker and Clarks
Necklace H&M | love these by BaubleBar and Jeweliq


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Wednesday, 30 October 2013

HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN THE OFFICE



Golden October weather at its best! Temperatures here in Germany were similar to the ones I enjoyed in Portugal last week. Back at work I want to show you a typical office look taken during my lunch break. Black&Blue is a mix I like a lot, I often pair jeans with a black blazer (make sure you come back for my next post) and also wore this colour combination here.

There are dress codes for various branches and you may have to obey a certain rule in your position. I work in a military, male dominated environment and I am dealing with visitors and high ranking officers and officials on a regular basis which involves a close cooperation with our Protocol Department.

LENGTH
Like in any professional environment pay attention to the length of your skirt or dress. I have a few clothes with a length at the edge of my personal comfort zone but some of them work very well with opaque tights.

BLAZER
Usually blazers are part of my office outfits as they complete a professional look. Make sure the fabric isn't too stiff or thick. This one is form fitted yet lightweight and comfortable when I sit at my desk. Alternatively I wear classic cardigans over a top or a dress. I prefer them to jumpers as they allow me to leave them open or even take them off a lot easier.

JEWELLERY
If you wear dark or neutral colours, accessorize them with some statement jewellery. Make make sure your earrings aren't too big as the clacking noise when answering the phone is distracting (I wore these only for the photos as they match the necklace!). I also find bangles not practical at work and go for bracelets instead.

HANDBAG
A classy handbag adds a professional touch to your attire. Usually I carry my lunch or other smaller items like sunglasses, gloves or in winter even a second pair of shoes to work. If my handbag is too small, I use an extra tote bag and love my Longchamps bags for that purpose.

WHAT DO YOU WEAR AT WORK? DO YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW A DRESS CODE?


JUMP START A NEW WORK WARDROBE

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When we took these photos in the glorious sunshine we had to stop every couple of minutes as a lot of people went for a walk - including that cat which obviously enjoyed the warm weather too!
 
Photos taken by Jasmin

Blazer H&M | absolutely love this and this via Piperlime
Skirt H&M | fabulous in black&blue by Mango or printed by F21
Bag Dorothy Perkins (similar) | lovely options by Mango and asos
Pumps Di Lauro | similar by Nine West and ALDO via asos
Necklace and earrings Accessorize (option) | gorgeous by BaubleBar and asos
Bracelets and ring H&M | similar by F21 here and here or Jeweliq
Layering top c/o adea







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Wednesday, 14 August 2013

HOW TO RESTYLE FOR AUTUMN : PART 1 - FLORAL

My styling suggestions "How to style a striped dress" have been very popular [part 1 / part 2 / part 3 ] and I received many emails and requests for another styling series.

Here you go - my new theme is "Transition into the next season".


I always want to make the most of my clothes and whenever possible I love to remix them for a different season. I admit, I am not ready for autumn yet - but being a 100% summer fan, I will never be ready! However, the temperatures eventually will drop, the days already get shorter and I have to face it...

Floral printed trousers you'd usually associate with spring and summer and back in April I first wore them here, styled with a light silky top and a white blazer.

Burgundy, plum and purple are trending in the next season. I added a t-shirt with matching  cardigan - almost like a twinset -  a shiny handbag [last seen here] and my new ZARA sling pumps which are an awesome gift by my darling daughter Alena and created a new look for autumn.


Meine Serie zum Thema "Wie style ich ein gestreiftes Kleid" [ Teil1 / Teil 2 / Teil 3 ] war so beliebt und ich bekam viele Zuschriften, dass ich Euch heute den ersten Teil meiner neuen Serie präsentieren möchte.

Natürlich möchte ich meine Kleidung möglichst vielfältig kombinieren und nach Möglichkeit über mehrere Saisons tragen, ohne dass der Look langweilig oder altmodisch aussieht.
Blumenmuster assoziiert man normalerweise mit Frühling oder Sommer und im April hatte ich diese bedruckte Hose zum ersten Mal zusammen mit einem hellen Seidentop und meinem weißen Blazer hier an.

Ich bin zwar noch absolut nicht soweit, mich vom Sommer zu verabschieden (als 100% Sommerfan werde ich das sowieso nie sein!), aber die Temperaturen morgens und abends und die kürzer werdenden Tage kann ich leider nicht ganz verleugnen...

Bordeaux, Pflaume und Fuchsiatöne finden sich im Muster meiner Hose und ich habe sie aufgegriffen und mit einem T-Shirt, Cardigan, einer leicht glänzenden Tasche [auch hier] und meinen neuen ZARA Slingpumps kombiniert, die mir meine Tochter Alena geschenkt hat! So entstand ein ganz neuer Look, passend für den kommenden Herbst.


My spring version / Mein Frühlings-Styling



Trousers H&M Lana del Rey collection | pretty ones by Ted Baker | asos
T-Shirt H&M | pretty tops by Land's End | Ann Taylor | Eddie Bauer
Cardigan H&M | option by Land's End | Wallis | John Lewis
Sling pumps ZARA | similar by Piperlime | Sarenza | bla
Bag old from Italy  | love these by Topshop | ZARA | dreaming of this Phillip Lim
Necklace  H&M [new not yet online] | gorgeous by asos | Topshop | She Inside
Ring old | BaubleBar | DKNY
Ear Hoops old | JETTE | swarovski
Silver bracelet  MANGO | love this similar by Mango | and those by BaubleBar | New Look
Burgundy bracelets Bijou Brigitte | pretty by Swarovski | H.Samuel | Max&Chloe


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Saturday, 3 August 2013

AFRICAN MEMORIES


ETHNIC PRINTS & AFRICAN MEMORIES

I called my post "African Memories" because I wore this ethnic print wrap skirt during my trip to Namibia in 1991, that's how old it is...! For a couple of years it was hiding in a cabinet in the basement before I rediscovered it. The soft fabric is perfect for the hot temperatures we currently have in Germany - I love this weather!

In order to maintain the African theme I paired it with a beige safari blouse and lots of golden jewellery.



ERINNERUNGEN AN AFRIKA

Diesen Wickelrock im Ethno-Stil habe ich im Urlaub 1991 in Namibia getragen - so alt ist er! Nach vielen Jahren im Schrank im Keller stieß ich kürzlich wieder auf ihn und er paßt perfekt. Die 22 Jahre sieht man ihm nicht an, oder? Das Material ist superangenehm bei den gegenwärtigen heißen Temperaturen - ich liebe dieses Wetter!

Den Afrika-Look habe ich mit meiner beigen Safaribluse weitergeführt und das Ganze mit viel goldenem Schmuck kombiniert.




Skirt Oui | or these by <Banana Republic> or <Lafayette> and this amazing one by <Topshop>
Blouse Mango | similar from <Anthropologie> and this by <Nordstrom>
Sandals <Tamaris> [similar]| love these wedges by <Nine West>
Bag JOOP! | gorgeous by <asos> and <Dorothy Perkins>
Necklace H&M [new, not yet online]|similar <H&M> or this by <Mango> or <baublebar>
Bracelets H&M | love these by <Ralph Lauren> and <J.Crew> and this by <Kenneth Cole>


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The sun was in and out that afternoon, it was difficult to take photos and also the first time my dad used my new camera. After we finished he surprised me with his fabulous around fifty years old leather photobag for my new camera! I am so proud of it! 
Danke, Ede :-)




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Sunday, 14 July 2013

WEEKEND IN A BLUE FLORAL MAXI SKIRT


Blue Maxi Skirt

Flowers and floral prints all over - it's summer! 
I recently got this light blue printed maxi skirt on sale and immediately fell in love with it. The upper part is a stretch waist and it can also be worn as a strapless dress, which I would probably do when I am on vacation at the beach. Paired with a knotted blouse (love that style!), I felt ready for the weekend.

My daughter who usually takes my photos, graduated from highschool and spent a couple of days celebrating and relaxing at the Italian seaside with her friends. Therefore my father was kind enough to step in and took these photos in my parents' lovely garden.

P.S. I wore nail lacquer in golden beige and only the sunlight turned it into lime green ;-)

Maxi Rock in Blau

Blumen überall - auf meinem Maxirock und im Garten - endlich Sommer!  
Ich habe mir diesen luftigen blau gemusterten Rock kürzlich im Sale gekauft und liebe ihn, da er sich herrlich trägt. Ein ganz leichtes Material, aber nicht durchsichtig. Oben ist er breit gesmoked und kann auch als schulterfreies Sommerkleid im Urlaub getragen werden. Dazu eine geknotete Bluse, fertig war mein Wochenendlook.

Normalerweise fotografiert mich meine Tochter, aber sie hat ihr erfolgreich bestandenes Abitur mit ihren Freundinnen und Freunden an der Adria gefeiert. Das hatte sie sich auch mehr als verdient! Mein Vater ist eingesprungen und hat diese Aufnahmen im herrlichen Garten meiner Eltern gemacht.

P.S. Mein Nagellack war ein gold schimmerndes beige, nur durch die Sonne sieht er so grün aus ;-)







Skirt / Dress H&M | love this on sale | similar on sale | Boho style | on sale
Blouse H&M (similar) | similar | love this | pretty
Top MANGO | similar | and here
Sandals H&M (last season) | very similar | gorgeous on sale | nice wedges
Necklace handmade in Portugal
Bracelet MANGO (sold out) | very similar | love this | and this
Ring H&M | similar style | lovely in silver
Sunglasses Fielmann | love to have | or these
Bag HOGAN (old) | nice option | love this hobo

Garden my parents' little paradise - not for sale...!


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Wednesday, 26 June 2013

HOW TO DRESS FOR A COCKTAIL PARTY

 
Last week I attended another formal event - a British Cocktail Party on the occasion of the birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II. We have even received an official Thank You letter from Buckingham Palace!

The dresscode for a cocktail party is fairly clear:
  • An elegant short dress
  • No evening gowns, no summer beach dresses
  • Length from just above to below the knee
  • Popular materials include silk, satin and chiffon
  • Any colour
  • A LBD is appropriate, however not desired for a Cocktail Party


Letzte Woche hatte ich eine weitere Einladung zu einem offiziellen Empfang - eine Britische Cocktail Party zu Ehren des Geburtstages von HM Queen Elizabeth II. Wir haben sogar ein offizielles Dankesschreiben aus dem Buckingham Palast erhalten!

Natürlich kann man ein Kleines Schwarzes tragen, aber so sehr ich den Stil liebe, so sollte man es zu einer Cocktailparty auch gerne mal im Schrank lassen, es gibt genügend andere Gelegenheiten, es auszuführen.

Der Dresscode für eine Cocktailparty lautet:
  • etwa knielanges, elegantes Kleid
  • bevorzugte Materialien sind Seide, Chiffon oder Satin
  • nicht zu steif und formell, also keine Abendkleider
  • ruhig etwas Farbe, vor allem im Sommer

Meinen deutschsprachigen Leserinnen empfehle ich einen Besuch auf Claire's Blog Countess Claire, die einen sehr informativen Post zum Thema Dresscode Cocktail geschrieben hat!

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When I saw one of my dear blogger friends, the gorgeous Alexandra of Rhymes With Fashion wearing this stunning silky shift dress, I knew I had to introduce her to my readers. Doesn't she look amazing in this bright blue dress which is a perfect example of a cocktail dress?

I have been following Alexandra's blog for quite a while and love her unique style - feminine and often a bit edgy, always with a big smile and certainly never boring. Please visit her at Rhymes With Fashion.


Dress H&M | lovely option | love this one | and this | and here
Sandals noname from ebay | very similar | another option | love these
Bag vintage | elegant | so pretty
Pearl Necklace very precious
Bracelets Bijou Brigitte | similar | similar | pretty
Ring Bijou Brigitte | similar | very special
Earrings amika | gorgeous | so pretty

Danke, V. für die Fotos!




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