DRESSY & CHIC
Springtime dress
I love fashion, but I follow it on my way. That means, if something is on trend and it does not fit me well, I will always try to do not have on my wardrobe. So I feel lucky when something is fashionable, nice and I feel comfortable wearing it.
Then this season I have that fortune, because they are on vogue a lot of pretty and cute trends, such as ruffles, colorful stripes, polka dots, puffed sleeves, high waistlines, red with pink, asymmetries, white, shirt dresses, color block, overlapping garments… and I love all of these trends.
So here I share with you a dress that I love, that is because it has all attributes for being part of my wardrobe, in addition the prices is really good and you can wear on many different styles.
I share with you a couple of choices for this Spring, one option with heels in navy, and the other one with a denim jacket and sneakers. Again my favorite sneakers model, Flyknit Racer in navy and pale blue. This is a very fun Nike style, it is depending on how perspective you are looking at these sneakers, they seem navy or baby blue.
I have a couple of ideas to wear this dress for next Summer. I will mix with heel or plane sandals for any dressier occasion, taking into account this is not a really formal dress. And another possibility it is combine this dress with esparto shoes, either flat or wedge. With this esparto shoes we will give a kind of boho-chic style. I love so much this second choice.
If you like it, you can find it in Zara, so the price it is not a handicap.
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Black garments or basics
Dress in black again, using a variety of textiles and fabrics in the garments, and mixing diverse styles to get different flair. This time, I changed sneakers by heels creating a little bit dressy combination, and keeping the fun and harmony essence of this outfit.
The bluse is about cupro fabric, an eco-friendly fiber. For those interested in it, here the post where I explained the characteristics of this fabric, and where you can see another combination choice for this ecological shirt.
The jeans are from Calzedonia, one of the greatest features of these pants is their “push up” effect, thanks to some lateral sewing in the back area, which produces a shaping effect while enhancing the figure. These jeans not only have a phenomenal fitting, but also they are super comfortable. And let me say that their price is great.
Finally the shoes, I choose in green as it is one of my favorite colors. Shoes heel is not too high, and this is helping to keep dressy sport style. They are also quite retro, so I decide to mix with the flowing and wide blouse getting beautiful and stylish look.
The shoes brand is Chie Mihara, one of my favorites shoe designers for many reasons, one of them is the great raw materials quality and the manufacturing process attention. I leave you her webside link, in case you want to know more about her products.
Once again, I hope this can inspire you.
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Same garments, different styles…
How same skirt and blouse could seem quite different style? Just change your footwear!
This skirt is one of those garments we all must have in our wardrobe. In fact I have this one for a long time. It is a very basic: black, timeless fabric, high waist, and of course, as key feature: the pockets. In addition, it is from Zara Woman, so even the price is great. It is really basic piece in my wardrobe, I have already populated it in some old post.
The blouse has been made with translucent floral fabric. I love its colorful, cool tone, in my case it is one of the tones which really suits me. But if you feel better in warm tones it is as simple as looking for some garment with your color tones. Regarding floral print, I think it can be more or less in vogue. However, flowers could be always a basic in your wardrobe if they are moderate. On top of, it is crease free… it is awesome!
This blouse is a very special gift that comes from Argentina; the brand is called Las Pepas. If you visit Buenos Aires, you cannot miss shopping in one of their stores. You can find there beautiful clothes’ collection and really special skin pieces. They design and create leather jackets with different and original styling in a wide colors range. Their capability for customize leather garments in a short time is amazing. If you do not find your selected styles in your prefer color or in your size, they will make it for you. In fact, they made it for me in a couple of times.
Let’s go with the shoes, in one of the outfits I choose black hells, as they are a basic in our wardrobe; in the other one I am wearing sneakers.
I bought this pair of sneakers this winter; it is one of my favorites Nike styles. Those of you who know a little about me, may already know that I have some pairs of this style. These blacks are quite special because the raw material: pony skin, and the shoe manufacture design, giving distinctive look to this special sneakers.
I hope it helps you to think which of your well-dressed outfits can also be mixed with sneakers and then be more casual, and vice versa.
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Mix & Match
Nowadays fashion is totally open to garments and trend mix. This openess is allowing combination of different styles in the same outfit. So today, a masculine trouser can be mix it up with different garments and shoes, even with sneakers.
This is the idea of today’s post, three different styles for the same trouser. I am aware that I am not discovering anything new, but I hope these combinations can give you some ideas…
For the first outfit, I have combined trouser with a blue marine puffed sleeve blouse, it is a very special wool garment which I bought at Ambali, in Paris. Shoes are defining looks, so to complete the look, I chose black stilettos to give a super feminine style.
Like second option, I selected a basic black collar jersey. This time, the combination with masculine shoes is reinforcing the essence and style of this trouser. I love these shoes!!!
Finally, third combination, I could not miss it, with my sneakers, giving a casual and relaxed stylishness. I mix this trouser with a puffed sleeves blouse to get more formal touch, then if you can wear a casual look on Friday, you can use it. Another option could be with a cotton T-shirt, but maybe is not suitable to work.
So, now start to mix!!! 😉
Trouser: Zara
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Fringed Skirt
Skirt, fringed, leather and red. Total combination in a single garment.
It is from Maje, this French house keeps very well the mix between Parisian and romantic style with simplistic and linear cuts, adding some very characteristic in Maje’s collections: fringes. You can find always some fringed styles season in season out.
You do not need really flash clothing to complement this piece, this skirt speaks for itself. So I chose a simple but special black top, it is totally transparent combined with a black tank underneath.
It is from Paco Benavente, Spanish designer who is capable to give special style and attraction to their creations. I invite you to visit his web.
Topt: Benavente
Shoes: Coclico
Cupro, eco-friendy fabric
Cupro, what is that? Taking advantage of this outfit, I would like to share some features about this fabric.
It is a very special material with Japanese origin, it has come to stay, especially for their commitment to the environment. It is a cellulose fiber, made from cotton linter dissolved in a solution of ammonia and copper oxide. It is highly breathable and regulates body temperature. It is a very soft fiber with a similar silk touch, creating subtle and perfect movements, being very comfortable and easy wearing.
I think is a great option to consider, as big amount of clothing that is manufactured nowadays, it is important be responsible with this type of fabrics which contribute to climate change mitigation.
Because of its origin, manufacturing process and nice final result, we could think it is a very expensive product. Donna Karan or Maison Martin Margiela are some of the brands that have included it in their collections, but we can also find it in brands like Zara, Cos or Friday’s Project, at affordable prices.
Here is an example of Zara, I love this material for many reasons like fitting, touch, cozy and sustaintable. Highly recommended.
Jean: Calzedonia
Leather jacket: Maje
Shoes: AndOtherStories