Yes, I am still alive...

...but unfortunately I´ve been super busy with work the last couple of weeks. 

That´s why I decided to take a little break from blogging and to focus 

on my daily work business instead of doing both things by halves. 

Now, as time went by so quickly, I began to recognize how much I was missing my personal style diary lately. 

Every inspiration and new discovery I made was carefully stored in my head in the beginning but of course, 

they became too many and I realized that I need this website to create memories of my life and inspirational sources. 

Long story short, time permitting, I´m going to be more active again on this platform and

 I hope you´ll coming along again for some outfit ideas, interior inspirations, personal wishlists and much more.

Today, I wanted to share with you some of my holiday souvenirs from my short trip to Paris. 

It felt amazing being back in my favourite city of all time. Paris is truly my happy place. 

Whenever I feel uninspired or uncertain about the future or overwhelmed by everything,

 a couple of days in this city and everything seems less complicated. 

August is perhaps not the best month to visit a big city but we were really lucky and

 spend most of our days walking through the beautiful streets of Montmatre, Marais and 

Saint Germain des Prés, ate good food and did a little bit of shopping, of course.

My most exciting and also most pricy purchase are my new sunglasses from Céline. 

An item I wanted to add to my selection for a long time and Paris felt like the perfect place to buy them. 

While strolling through Marais I found a nice little Vintage shop and quickly went in 

and came back with a new bag from Longchamp. A totally unintentional purchase but a real bargain 

and I love a good black and brown leather bag. Somehow I´m really into hair clips at the moment. 

That´s why I couldn´t leave this one, which is also hand made in France. 

Last but not least (not really visible in the picture) I bought a pair of cure little star earrings, 

which I found quite parisian and cool to glam up a simple outift for the evening. 

Oh, and I payed my favourite parisian designer Isabel Marant a visit and bought a grey woolen fisherman´s cap, 

which I wanted to buy last season already. A piece I am so happy about as it wasn´t easy to find it in my hat size. 

Apparently, I have a really small head. Such being the case the smallest size was still too small and my hat

 is at a tailor right now to make it even smaller to fit my teeny tiny head. 

We brought home, of course, some delicious macarons (a must) but they are all gone by now.

Items mentioned:

Céline Cathrine Sunglasses / Longchamp vintage bag (similar) / Hair clip (similar) /

 &Other Stories Star Earrings / Isabel Marant Éoile Evie Hat

New in

I have some new beauty favourites on my beauty shelf that I want to share with you. 

My personal highlight out of my new arrivals is my new scent La Tulipe by Byredo, w

hich is more like a rediscovery because I have used a sample size

 last Spring already and fell in love with this bottle of tulips. 

Another nice scented product in my collection comes from my favourite Australian skin care brand 

Aesop with the difference that this product not only smells heavenly but also makes your skin feel heavenly. 

The product I´m walking about is the Fabulous Face Oil, that I use as my daily moisturizer for my combination skin. 

A lightweight oil what leaves your skin feel smooth and nourished. 

Another repurchase however was the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado by Kiehl´s. The best eye product 

I have ever used, honestly. The formula is exactly how the product disription says: creamy and a great treatment, 

which cools down and nurtures your under eye area perfectly. Talking about eyes, my last discovery from 

&Other Stories also helps to get a healthy looking under eye area and provides a radiant appearance 

for tired looking eyes by mixing the Radiant Highlighter Concealer under your normal concealer. 

You might have noticed, healthy looking skin is key for me at the moment and everything that supports a radiant, 

glowing complexion is really welcomed on my beauty shelf.

Wardrobe Basics for Spring

Slowly but surely I get sick of my winter wardrobe. For my liking winter might soon come to an end 

so that I can finally get my spring clothes out again. With spring clothes I mean light blouses, 

loafers and ballerines, t-shirts and sunglasses, which you can wear again without being stared at. 

Online you can already find a great variety of new season pieces, which I can hardly resist.  

Elin Kling has just added some really cool denim trousers to the collection of her brand Totême. 

The dark washed casual fit model would be the perfect supplement to my own denim collection. 

Worn with a well fitted t-shirt and complemented by some nice little details 

a rather simple but relaxed look for any occasion. 

What I like about t- shirt from &Other Stories is that they are made from a super soft but 

light weight material and that the arms are kind of cropped, which suits my body really well. 

If you haven´t found the perfect fitted shirt yet, you definitely check out these. 

In spring time I love to wear loafers because they are something in between ballerinas and classic lace ups.

 I already own one pair but another pair to vary seems like a good investment. Isabel Marant shoes

 are always good quality, super comfy and the designs are simply amazing. Maybe a cheaper alternative 

to classic Gucci loafers? When talking about Gucci, how cute is this bee bag? 

Usually I don´t like prints on bags and Gucci is sometimes a little bit too much for my taste but 

this bag took my heart by storm, if only the price weren´t that ridiculous. 

As you can see all of these pieces are quite classic but still not square at all. 

To invest in good quality pieces, which will last you for a couple of years, makes absolutely sense for me. 

You just have to find out, what is missing in your wardrobe and what is easy 

to combine with the pieces you already have. 

I try to stick to my list and let you know, as soon as something was allowed to move in.

By Terry Terrybly Desiliss Foundation / Filippa K Sheer Shirt Top / 

&Other Stories Sheer Wool T-Shirt / Gucci BeeShoulder Bag / Ray Ban Pilot Glasses / 

Totême Casual Blue Denim / Larsson & Jennings Chain Metal Matte SB Watch / 

Isabel Marant Farlow Loafer

What I would like wearing today

Happy Valentines Day everyone, whether you´re celebrating it or not. 

If you do, than this is maybe an inspiration for you what to wear for a date night out with your Valentine and if not, 

than it might be just an inspiration for every other date night. Maybe I went a little bit crazy with all this 

Valentines Day themed stuff in my collage but I just like every single piece of my selection so much. 

I think overknee boots and a sort skirt are sexy enough to go for a more dressed way on top 

but the bright red colour is a great eyecatcher for such a special occasion. Pretty underwear, you feel comfortable in,

 is a must for a romantic date just like a big smile on your face. 

With this small inspiration boeard I wish you a day full of love or at least a chilled Sunday! 

Rag & Bone Alexis Cashmere Jumper / Sabrina Dehoff Necklace With Heart / &Other Stories A-Line Mini Skirt / 

&Other Stories Lippy Embroidered Soft Bra / Aeyde Angie Overknees / Equipment x Garance Doré Trudy Scarf / 

Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Printed Leather Clutch (Sale)

New in

Hello again! It´s been a while but let´s go on with one of my favourite things to do. 

Showing you my latest sale bargains and some new beauty bits and bobs. 

You know how much I love my Isabel Marant Étoile Patsha Boots in brown. 

As I mentioned in my Black Boots Selection post, I was thinking about getting the black ones as well and 

as you can see I did it. I may not have bought them if they weren´t on sale but it must be a sign

 that there was only one black pair left in my size on sale. I don´t feel guilty because I love these shoes

 so much in both colours and I hope I can wear them for a long long time. 

I feel more guilty about my two new sweaters because I know, that I already own a lot of lovely knitwear pieces. 

But every winter again I feel like I need more of them if I want to survive the coldness outside. 

In my defence I have to say that I neither have a blue sweater nor a black and white salt and pepper

 sweater and I now feel like being well equipped even I already keep an eye on two other non sale models. 

Beauty-wise I finally can tell the Laura Mercier Tinted Mousturizer my own, which was on my wishlist

 for such a long time. Along with that I bought another Diptyque Room Fragrance with a heavenly floral scent, 

which I´m going to use to feel a little more spring-like even if it´s freezing outside.

 Last but not least I got myself a new red lipstick. I´m so in love with this deep berry but still red colour, 

I wore every since almost every day during Christmas time. The perfect colour to go with my dark blue sweater. 

I´m not a hundred percent satisfied with the durability of this lipstick but anyways I love the finish of it.

Did you got anything from the sale or do you remain strong yet?

Étoile Isabel Marant Patsha Boots Black or Brown or Animal Print (Sale) / 

&Other Stories Salt and Pepper Turtleneck Sweater / Étoile Isabel Marant Ludlow Sweater / 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free SPF 20 / Diptyque Room Spray Baies / 

&Other Stories Demi Matt Lipstick Masonic Crimson

Cozy Christmas

Just one more sleep and it´s Christmas - yay! 

That means 3 following days with loads of delicious food and cozy times with your family on the sofa. 

I don´t know what about you but I prefer dressing comfy and casual these days. 

Hence Christmas jumpers are essentials during Christmas holidays. 

Easy to style with a skirt and tights for the ultimate comfort or even with an elegant trouser and heels.

As you can see, I´ve gathered my favourite five festive jumpers 

for those who haven´t got any yet and want to get one last minute. 

1. Isabel Marant Dustin Cable-Knit Sweater

2. &Other Stories Night Sky Jacquard Sweater

3. Mango Geometric Jacquard Sweater

4. Isabel Marant Étoile Striped Gaston Sweater

5. Topshop Dear Santa Sweater

Gift Guide

The countdown has started. Everyone, including me, is excited for Christmas, I guess. 

Aren´t you? 

I know how hard it can be to keep a clear head during this crazy time of year and 

I hope to give you one or another idea for your loved ones, if you haven´t got any yet. 

I don´t know if it´s just me but I think, it´s always easier to get a lovely present 

for a female person whether it is your mum, sister, friend or grandmother. 

But it is also important to keep track of all these tempting pieces and focus on the person 

you want to give this present. Buying something just to have something to give away is never a good solution. 

When you know this person really enjoys beauty, buy something beauty related. 

When you know this person doesn´t like any girly stuff maybe get something technique related like a phone charger. 

Some people really enjoy organising things, then a pretty hanger set might be the right present.

It is all up to the personality of your presentee! It´s still enough time to sit down for a while and 

give thought to everyone you want to give a present. Maybe, my collage gives you one or another inspiration.

 I would love to hear your ideas as well!

Anthropologie Portable Oui Charger

& Other Stories Saison Verte Scented Candle

Diptyque Florabellio Eau de Toilette

Garance Doré Calender 2016

Iittala Vitriini Jewelry Box

Cos Wool Cashmere Throw

Sophie by Sophie Star Bracelet

Tweezerman ProCurl Eyelash Curler

BoConcept Marble Clock

Cos Coloured Hair Pins

& Other Stories Leather Passport Cover

Hay Cord Hanger Set

PS: Next week is also a Gift Guide for boys coming up.

On my mind

Black friday in mind I´ve gathered the pieces which I´m currently coveting. 

I hope to get my hands on one or another with some attractive reductions tomorrow. 

New on my list is this beautiful but indeed unnecessary peacock sleep mask and these black lace up boots. 

Still looking for some classic black boots I came across this & Other Stories lace up version and 

liked them a lot as they are totally different to these ones I already have. 

Something I definitely need to get is the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. I had the chance

 to try it out recently and I can understand the hype of this product. It´s not really a bargain

 but maybe I´m lucky enough to find a good offer. Another kind of hyped product in my mind

 is the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm and I want to try it out ever since I heard about it. 

Luckly they brought out a Christmas gift set, which is a really good deal even without Black Friday discount. 

For the other items I hope of some attractive reductions. What´s on your Black Friday wishlist?

1. Cos Cable Knit Hat

2. Comme des Garcons Small Purse

3. A.P.C. Finistere Alpaca and Wool Blend Sweater

4. Well being Holistic Silk Lavender Eye Mask

5. & Other Stories Lace Up Leather Ankle Boots

6. Isabel Marant Étoile Wonki Linen and Wool Blend Skirt

7. Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

8. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free

9. Filippa K Dana Peacoat

What I would like wearing today

It is not only Saturday today, that alone is a reason to celebrate, no, it is also my birthday! Yay!

Indeed it will be a day like every other day but my mom and my grandmother will pay me a visit and 

we are going to have a lovely afternoon with tea, rambling and nice chats, in short 

spending some rare quality time together. That has been a tradition for the last 3 years and

 I really enjoy it since I´m not living that close to my family anymore.

On this occasion I´d love to wear a casual but still chic outfit (it´s my birthday anyway), 

that I can easily upgrade to an evening look by adding some red lipstick, 

as I´ll meet up with my friends for some drinks afterwards. 

Black is one of my favourite colours to wear and looks always super chic with red lipstick. 

But you can never go wrong with an effortless french kind of look, I guess. 

1. Isabel Marant Wiley Crepe Blouse

2. Chanel Rouge Allure Intense Long-Wear Lip Colour 99 Pirate

3. & Other Stories Suede Boots

4. Topshop Moto Leigh Jeans

5. Dior Designer 5-Colour Palette Amber #708

6. Brandy Melville Evil Eye Ring

7. Closed Melange Wool Caban Jacket

8. Balenciaga Papier Leather Shoulder Bag

New in

I´ve added some new make up stuff to my beauty bag lately as you can see. 

I really enjoyed using every single bit and that´s why I wanted to show you today what I´ve got. 

When you have to kill one hour waiting at the airport it´s not that surprising 

when you come up with at least one new beauty product from the duty free, right?

 I decided for my very first Chanel blush in the colour Malice, which is a really nice peachy coral, 

which goes with almost everything and makes really healthy looking cheeks.

 I´ve also picked up an Essie nail polish in a deep cherry red the other day and it´s exactly this colour 

I was looking for and I wore almost every day ever since. The other two bits are from &Other Stories. 

It´s always so tempting in there, with all the pretty packagings. 

That´s probably the reason I came up with a cherry tinted lip balm in this cute little tin and the copper stick, 

which might look a bit strange at the beginning but is a real bargain because you not only get

 an eye colour but also a blush and lip colour as well. Thus you can create a total make up look out of one product, 

what I think is a really great concept.

Go and check it out if you´re now interested in these things 

I love so much at the moment or tell me what are your favourite pieces at the moment!

Chanel Joues Contraste 71 Malice / &Other Stories Total Tint Stick Affinity Copper /

&Other Stories Lip Balm Houve Ruby / Essie Nail Polish A List

French Vibes

Oh Paris, I miss you so much! 

My longing for France reaches its climax every autumn again 

when I look back and remember my first weeks in Paris 2 years ago.

To satisfy this longing at least a bit I went virtual shopping to get some french vibes in my life.

I don´t know why I think Paris is most beautiful in Autumn, can you?

This would be my look for a sunny autumn walk through Jardin Tuileries.

1. Closed Wool Tweed Blazer

2. Isabel Marant Patsha Boots

3.Mango Shoulder Bag

4. Topshop Mom Jeans

5. Mango Striped Pullover with Buttons

6. & Other Stories Blusher Cire Red

7. Linda Farrow Cat-eye Sunglasses via mytheresa.com

Rediscovered

My rediscovery of the month is probably my good old pair of leather loafer. 

Streetstyle icons wearing the more fashionable fury slipper version from Gucci 

as you may have seen on different fashion week streetstyle shots lately. 

Even if I like the fur slipper I would never buy it as it is of course extremely pricy and

 I always prefer a classic item to a trendy it-piece. 

I really enjoyed wearing my loafers at the moment - the perfect shoe for this season. 

Therefore I ´ve gathered a small selection of my current favourites for you. 

Not sure about the timelessness of the Mango slipper but

 definitely a cheaper alternative to the Gucci ones.

1. Zara Leather Loafer with Tassels

2. Gucci Horsebite Suede Loafer

3. Mango Leather Loafer Slipper

4. & Other Stories Leather Loafer

Picture via www.lacooletchic.tumblr.com

What I would like wearing today

As I was looking at the newest Spring Summer collection of Filippa K yesterday 

this brown leather dream from last seasons presentation came suddenly 

back into my mind and stays there ever since. Therefore I decided to create a full look 

out of this piece to bring the outfit ideas in my head on paper, or rather on screen.

 I could not do otherwise and created a classic, obviously seventies inspired look mixing brown and 

blue shades with silver hardware. The a-line skirt is key piece of the look and as it´s made of real lamb nappa 

it is understandably not really a bargain buy. But if you´re lucky enough to live in Sweden, 

close to Stockholm or Uppsala, you can benefit from Filippa K´s latest lease project, 

where you can rent pieces of the current collection for 20 percent of retail price for 4 days lease. 

A great project to encourage a more sustainable fashion consumption in times of mass production and fast fashion. 

I´d definitely make use of this possibility when it is going to be in Berlin anytime soon. 

What about you? 

1. & Other Stories Wide Brim Wool Hat

2. Pieces Silk Foulard

3. Étoile Isabel Marant Marly V-Neck Sweater

4. Filippa K Leather Wrap Button Skirt

5. Zara Leather Bootie

6. Rouge Dior Couture Colour Voluptuous Care Lipstick 

7. Delphine Pariente Maman D´Amour Necklace via merci-merci.com

8. Skagen Silver Anita Watch

Sale Findings

Sale season started already and some of my favourite online shops 

are tempting  with some really good price reductions, 

which let my good resolutions break down from time to time. 

I´ve gathered all these sweet temptations in the hope that you´re faster than me 

in order that it becomes easier for me to make a decision, which one I should get.

1. Acne Studios Clutch

2. Sun Buddies Sunglasses

3. Saint Laurent Ribbed Top

4. &Other Stories Link Bracelet

5. Topshop Casual Dress

6. Lika Mimika Leather Espadrilles

7. Isabel Marant Étoile Cotton Shirt

8. Acne Studios Contrast Waist Belt

9. Topshop Shirt Dress

10. &Other Stories Bead Bracelet

11. Isabel Marant Étoile Boyfriend Jeans 

A favourite couple

Two of my current obsessions right now are the "Pointelle Flesh" nail colour from 

&Other Stories combined with my midnight blue silk blouse from Cos,

 preferably worn with my new raw denim.

That´s my current uniform, which I wear almost every day at the moment.

Think Pink

I´m in the mood of pink! 

I can´t say why but in some way I´m kinda girly 

at the moment and these interior moods inspired me

to watch for some pink pieces.

The round-shapes sunnies from Sun Buddies will be

 the perfect accessory to start into an all pink look,

followed by these leather sandals from Isabel Marant. 

What about a pink bathroom? 

Also a quite good idea, I think!

But let´s start with some pink details!

Sunglasses Sun Buddies / Shirt Cos / Denim Acne /

 Sandals Isabel Marant / Bra and Panties &Other Stories

Sale Picks: mytheresa, & Other Stories, Cos

Sale season is in full swing. I strolled through my favorite Onlineshops, as well

  to check out the giant offer on amazing pieces to unbeatable prices.

I think it´s quite mean to start Sale right after Christmas,

when you already spent so much money for Christmas present but luckily,

Santa brought also some money to me and I can look around a little bit.

I´m searching for a cozy woolen wide-leg trousers for some time now and this model from

Stella McCartney would be great to own, maybe with some more discount finally mine?

The vest from Acne Studios still rest a dream despite of Sale discount but a really nice dream, I think.

What I always could buy is underwear. The lingerie department of Cos is one of my favorite

because of its simplicity and comfortable materials and as you know,

I´m also crazy about the other departments of Cos.

The grey suede shirt, the fitted blouse and the filigree bracelet are not only a dream,

they could maybe become true, when I´ll soon pass by the next Cos store.

Matching to the leather shirt a nude suede skirt by A.P.C. Leather with leather? Could look quite good!

You might not believe it but I didn´t own any pair of heels. only booties with little heels.

Acne come round the corner with these grey sweeties and

let me think about buying my first heels and because I´m a girl I can always buy shoes. 

Acne Leather Vest/ Stella McCartney Pants / Isabelle Bois x & Other Stories Pouch / Cos Panties /

& Other Stories Boots / Cos Blouse / Cos Bracelet / Cos Leather Shirt / A.P.C Leather Skirt / Acne Heels

Little black dresses for New Year´s Eve

For all of you, who are celebrating New Year´s Eve in a big way, 

I selected some nice little black dresses for the big night!

I think, one is always dressed best in a simple black dress like these ones.

Whether you´ll stay with your loved ones at home or you go out to a club.

With accessories and the right pair of shoes the most simple piece of clothing gets its huge performance.

 

(From left to right):

Acne / Cos / Filippa K / Cos / Acne

Shoes:

& Other Stories / Acne

In the mood of Christmas IX

The last part of my Christmas Outfit Options in a really elegant way.

With heels and leather details you might not visit the church but

it´s a great outfit to celebrate with your boyfriend or even with your family.

Turtleneck Cos / Pumps & Other Stories / Skirt Zara / Top Zara / Coat Joseph / Rings Trine Tuxen

Ursina Gysi x &Other Stories

Another great woman & Other Stories won for its Polaroid collaboration.

Ursina Gysi, the Paris-based Stylist deserves to be one of my favorite inspirational sources.

Her outfits always looking by pure chance taken from her wardrobe, without much effort to attract someones attention. 

The look she has chosen from the latest & Other Stories collection is typical her but looks so great in this combination.

Also the Polaroids are made with a lot of creative power.

Sometimes I wish to own such an cool effortless attitude as well.

How does she do that?