HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY DEAR READERS

MAY ALL YOUR WISHES COME TRUE!

SEE YOU IN 2010


xxxxx

Mimi

WHYRED

photo credit: vanillascented.freshnet.se

I think "I die" describes best how much I'm into Whyred's spring collection. Everything from head to toe is just adorable. My favorite outfit is the one with the overknees.

Oh and no, I'm not dead, just buried by an avalanche of work....

Natalie Off Duty

Today I wanna introduce you to Natalie Suarez' blog Natalie off duty which I discovered quite recently. Besides her loveliness I was fascinated by her easy but amazing style so I talked to the young lady:

1.How old are you and where are you from?
I'm 18 years old and from Los Angeles, California.

2.What's your occupation?
Model

3.Which three words describe you best?
Friendly, smart, creative

4.When did you star blogging and why did you start?
I started blogging about 2 months ago. My sister introduced me to amazing fashion blogs and I found so much inspiration. I found images I could relate to. Street Style inspires me more than any magazine editorial could.I started "Natalie Off Duty" in hopes of inspiring others as well. Having my blog is such a fun way to connect with all the people from around the world who are as interested in fashion as I am.

5.How would you describe your personal style?
I would say my personal style is unique. I have a ton of vintage pieces that are of such great quality and so different from what stores are selling now.I mix them in with designer pieces and inexpensive pieces from Zara or H&M. I like tough looking clothing, like a pair of vintage combat boots that I'll throw into a girly outfit. I just hate looking like everyone else, so wearing vintage and staying away from trends, sets my look apart from the rest.

6.What's your favorite item of the moment?
I'm in love with Alexander Wang's ankled buckle booties.

5.How much money do you spent per month for new clothes/shoes/bags?
It really depends. Some months I'll spend a few hundred dollars on clothes, while some months, I don't buy anything. Right now, I'm only buying pieces that are different from anything I already own,which isn't very much, considering I have so many clothes!

6.Where do you like to shop?
I love shopping vintage and second-hand because I always end up finding inexpensive pieces of really good quality! I'll hit up a Goodwill or Salvation Army once in a while. But I do love luxury pieces that I can get at Barneys. Big department stores like Barneys, Neimans, and Saks always draw me in, especially when they have great sales!

7.How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Hm, I don't really know. Probably like 25 really great shoes.

8.One of the current trends you would never go with/hate...
I don't think I will ever wear Harem pants. The shape just isn't very flattering haha! But some people can rock them!

9.If you could buy one item no matter how much it costs what would it be?
I would probably buy a new Bally leather jacket. Their leather is so soft and light. I have one already that is a bit old, but is still amazing! I wouldn't mind having another one, because I'd wear it all the time.

10.Who's your personal fashion icon?
I love Jane Birkin. She had fantastic personal style when she was young, and stays stylish as she ages beautifully. She makes everything look effortless and cool. I think her daughters, Lou and Charlotte, definitely got their great sense of style from her as well!

11.Heels or flats?
Heels even though I am already so tall. I love walking in them!

12.Fashion is....
Fashion is fun to play around with especially when there are so many beautiful clothes out there!

13.Tell us one of your vices.
I bite my nails. I wear nail polish whenever I'm not working to grow them out and stop biting haha!

Here comes Leigh Lezark

I wanted to post some pics of Leigh so long now because besides a few exceptions I'm totally into her style and her music.

P.S. Did you hear about the Olsen's new line? Can't wait to see it.

photo credits: tfs

Finally...

'Coco avan Chanel' came to our cinema too. Gonna watch it tonight. I'm very excited and can't wait to see it.

Actually I was planning to do an outfit post but I'm a bit ill and look like ghost so instead I'll post these pics of Skye Stracke for the German Tush. The editorial is called 'Let Me' and I think it's brilliant apart from her face expression that appears a little obscene to me.


photo credits: fashiongonerogue

Get inspired by models off duty

My favorite model street looks from the spring 2010 fashion weeks in NY, Milan, London and Paris. Just too many adorable things.

photo credit: altamira

It's all about leopards

Lately I noticed more and more boots with leopard prints. At first I was a little unsure whether they look a little trashy but this trend is really growing on me. The most spread ones are definately Ashish's platforms for Topshop. They were sold out immediately and are offered for atomic prices at ebay now. Though I've to admit that I prefer the bigger patterns like Maria's or Erin Wasson's shoes. I guess leopard prints will never get out of fashion...

Well have to get back to learning biology and maths now. Posting was just a little break to take breath. Lucky me there's only one week of school left.

P.S. Thanks for the great feedback on my interview. More blogger features are already in progress.

photo credits: vanillascented, taghrid, topshop mahalofashion, lexposure, w29showroom, miggylikestheinternet, fashiontoast, justjared, luluandyourmom, tfs, style, mytheresa

Blogosphere: Introducing mode d'amour

I did a little interview with the lovely Annemiek from mode d'amour. She has a great sense of style which is in my opinion getting better and better everyday so you should check out her blog. Here's just a little sneak peak of her looks for those who don't know her yet.








1. Where are you from? I’m from a little boring town in the south of the netherlands.

2. How old are you and what's your occupation? I’m just 19 years old, and I’m a full time nurse. But with no work as from next week anymore.

3. When did you start blogging and what was your motivation? I’ve started with blogging about 1,5 year ago, because I loved to visite other peoples blog and I wanted to introduce my own style.

4. Why did you chose the name „mode d'amour“ for your blog? "Mode" means fashion in dutch, and "d’amour" because I love fashion!

5. How much time do you spend per day/week with blogging? It depends about how much time i have. I do try to post an outfit everyday.

6. What are your favorite brands? So many! From the payable brands: Zara, COS, H&M trend, Topshop, Asos. And the non-payable brands: Balmain, Alexander Wang, Cushnie et Ochs, Erin Fetherston, Temperley London,Jeremy Laing, Charlotte Ronson, Davidelfin, Hervé Léger, Jenni Kayne, TSE, Yigal Azrouël, Givenchy, Rad Hourani, Dries van Noten, Rick Owens, Maison Martin Margiela, Proenza Schouler and more!

7. How much money do you spend per month for clothes,shoes etc.? It depends on my salary, from 250 - up to 600 a month.

8. What is fashion in one sentence? Hard question, unpredictable and addictive.

9. How would you describe your personal style? Hmm.. I just wear what I like and I love to combine different styles in one outfit and make it my own and I wear lots of black and silver

10. Where do you get the inspiration for your looks? So many things: fashion shows, vintage clothes,magazines, photos.

11. Who's your personal style icon? Mary-kate, I love her style because it’s so different and original.

12. Your must-have for fall/winter 2009? Big scarves, platform heels, and lots of black.

13. What's your personal fashion no-go? Don’t know, too much colors I guess.

14. Which blogs do you like? Some of my favourites are: Jak &Jil, Amlul, Fashiontoast, Knight Cat, Lulu and your mom, 4th and bleeker.

15. If you had the chance to buy one piece no matter how much it costs what would it be? Difficult.. I love the Crocodile-print leather jacket from Alexander Wang!

London FW: Christopher Bailley's guests

Yesterday London's 25th FW ended with the show of Burberry Prorsum and when Christopher Bailey is calling, the stars are always in a hurry. Ok I think I'd beat them but that's not the issue right now so let's talk about their clothes. I wrote a little comment for each lady:

Emma looked just breathtaking. With every pic of her I'm loving her more and more. The dress
and the shoes (of course both from the presented collection) were made for her plus her
hair and make up was spot-on. Emma, you're my favorite!

Frida's dress was also fairly nice but a little boring. The color looked though great with her skin and her face was shiny as always. She always seems so nice and honest to me. On top she did an amazing job in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Alexa is one of my personal fashion icons of the 21st century but I've to admit that this trench+dark dress combination is starting to get a little unspectacular even if it looks always great. Anyway the black booties are awesome.

Agyness - I just want her to get back to her blonde pixie, it's her trademark and looked so good on her. Is it just me or did she also dress better before?! Well I think her grey jacket and the shoes are very cool but I hate the rest especially this trashy bag.

Mary-Kate - There's not much to say about her look. Actually it's nothing special but I like it anway and her Burberry boots...I want them so bad. She should do her hair more often like this it's cute.

Posh - I'm neither a lover nor a hater but she looks always the same. Of course her look is timelessly chic and classy but after seeing it in similar ways about 100 times it's starting to get annoying. And then I also wonder how she walks on these heels...


photo credit: justjared

Emmy Awards 2009: Leighton beats them all

She showed everybody how to make a real statement on the red carpet. You've guessed it of course I'm talking about our beloved "off-screen Queen B." Leighton Meester in her white Bottega Veneta gown and gold Cathy Waterman jewels.

photo credit: via celebutopia forum

3.1 Phillip Lim

photo credit: style.com

Didn't see many shows yet but if every collection is like Phillip Lim's I'm sure New York Fashionweek is an entire hit. Chapeau Mister Lim!

P.S. Tuesday was my birthday. The sequin blazer would be a great belated present so don't
hesitate ☺