ABOYEUR - by Julia Percia David

VERSATILE

2013-05-12T22:19:00.000+02:00

YESTERDAY. One of the things I like the most into styling is its incredible ability of transformation. When it comes to fashion, the tiniest detail can change all the mood of your outfit. When I was at London Fashion Week, a TV journalist asked me how I describe my style. I was a bit uncomfortable with this question because even if we can resume my style as bold and colorful I first of all like my style to be versatile.

And actually that's exactly what this outfit illustrates in my sense.

I was not really planning to shoot this outfit at first. But this was before to fall in love with this cap that attracted me as a magnet throw the tones of clothing from H&M Men collection. Having a little shopping session with/ for your boyfriend has its benefits!

Suddenly, what was before a very plain outfit was transformed into something a lot more interesting! So, how not to shoot it?

Finally, the propose of this outfit is definitely about versatility and mixing pieces that couldn't be together at first.

What do you think about it guys?

Bag, ZARA / Shoes, ASOS / Skirt, H&M TREND (similar here) / Shirt, VINTAGE (similar here) / Necklace, STRADIVARIUS / Cap, H&M MEN (similar here)

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Birthday GIVEAWAY!!!

2013-05-09T10:52:00.004+02:00

Shoes, KAT MACONIE / Bag, RALPH LAUREN / Earrings, PATRIZIA PEPE.

APRES bien deux semaines de totale absence, occupée à mener à bien un nouveau projet d'études, me revoilà de retour avec un an de plus et une belle surprise pour vous!

Il y a deux jours, j’atteignais l'âge crucial qui nous dit que maintenant notre abonnement de train coutera encore plus cher et qu'il faudra investir le plus vite possible dans une bonne crème pour les yeux!

Cela dit, avoir 25 ans c'est aussi être à une période charnière dans laquelle tout se met en place! Quoi de plus existant?

Pour bien fêter tout ça, j'ai décidé de mettre en place mon tout premier Giveaway! L’enjeu? Un bon réduction de 40CHF chez Zalando Suisse!

Comme à mon habitude, je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher de vous concocter quelques associations d'accessoires de chez Zalando histoire de se mettre l'eau la bouche!

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Vous avez jusqu'au 23 mai! BONNE CHANCE ET bon long week end!

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AFTER two weeks of total absence because I was busy carrying out a new study project, here I am back an year older and with a nice surprise for you!

Two days ago, I reached the crucial age that tells you that now our rail pass will cost even more than usually and that you absolutely need to invest ASAP into a good eye cream.
That said, being 25 years also means experimenting a very blooming period in which everything in your life takes place! What's more existing?To celebrate it as it should be, I decided to set up my very first Giveaway! The challenge?

A 40 CHF promo code to spend at Zalando Switzerland!

As usual, I couldn't resist to compose some accessories combinations just to tempt you a little more!

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The Giveaway is open until the 23th May! GOOD LUCK and have a nice long week end!

Shoes, MCQ / Bag, TARA JARMON / Necklace, MORGAN

Shoes, KORS Michael Kors / Bag, MCQ / Necklace, CLUB MANHATTAN

WHITE PETALS.

2013-04-22T20:37:00.000+02:00

Necklace, MARTIN MARGIELA WITH H&M / Skirt, H&M TREND / Shirt, H&;M / Clutch, BOOHOO (here) / Shoes, KAT MACONIE (here)

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NEW ICONS

2013-04-15T23:50:00.001+02:00

To begin, I am so sorry for the lack of posts guys! The weather was so good this last days that I almost forgot I have something else to do except enjoying the sun and fresh air!

I still took the time to shot my favorite outfit from the week end which I wore on Sunday for a barbecue with friends and family.

OK. This is not as colored than usually but all I can say is that I love it. Sorry for this egocentric enthusiasm guys but this look is a little victory for me and you know why? I was for once completely satisfied with the mix of inspirations and styles I use to experiment.

First of all the climbing temperatures really influenced my outfit, I am totally in a Summer mood right now and can't stop thinking about maxi dresses and light feminine fabrics.

In second, we all know now my obsession for graphic ruffles. So, when I put on my outfit in the morning, it sounds perfectly natural to combine the Hispanic Gucci mood to the western vibes from Saint Laurent.

Then, you probably guess why I totally loved the H&M “New Icons” collection which is outrageously looking like Saint Laurent SS13! (see the hat and fringed necklaces)

Not to mention that this is commercially extremely intelligent from H&M of placing this collection right during Coachella Festival. You name it! This look is totally Coachella in my sense.

What do you think about the H&M “New Icons” collection placement?

Right on time for Coachella or do you think there is nothing to do with it?

Hat and Necklace, H&M "NEW ICONS" (here and here) / Crop top and heels, ZARA (here and here) / Rings, ASOS (here) / Skirt and Bracelets, Vintage / Nailpolish, Kikoo (similar here)

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BRIGHT RUFFLE.

2013-04-11T22:50:00.000+02:00

Top ZARA STUDIO (here) /Shoes ZARA (similar here) / Skirt, H&aM TREND (similar here) / Necklace, H&M (on sale now) / Bag, BLANCO / Rings, PRIMARK / Nailpolish, ESSIE (here)

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EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION

2013-04-09T22:00:00.000+02:00

IN SITU. Fashion is not only about beautiful clothes, good design or only being pretty. Right?! Fashion is for me the pure expression of the essence of an all universe. What do I mean guys?

I mean that showing beautiful clothing and having a great sense of style is nothing if you don't express your own vision and universe imagined trough the clothing . That's why I try my best to carefully pick the right places to shoot each outfit. We are surly not talking about editorial quality and it's not my pretension at all but a bit of personal commitment doesn't hurt right?

This photo shoot is the perfect example of it. I wasn't considering this dress as flawless at all before to find the place we were going to shoot.

In the H&M Exclusive Conscious Collection campaign we feel this dress as austere and minimalistic but I wanted something more for it. I really felt in love with the shape of the dress but I deeply thought that the color of it deserved to be enhanced in a very spring feeling and unexpected way.

I am very happy about the result mainly because I can feel my own personality into it but also thanks to my mother that shot this outfit for the blog! She is an extremely talented art photographer and that's actually the first time she shot a fashion subject. Her style is usually a lot more based on black and white spontaneous film photography. So having this experience with her was super exciting and it was such a pleasure to share out our creative ideas together!

Oh! And you are probably answering who is this super cute little girl on the last pic? Well, that's my beloved little sister and she chose her outfit herself! Isn't she so lovely?

Dress, H&M CONSCIOUS COLLECTION / Earrings, H&M TREND / Bag (old), H&M

Photography: Veronica Percia
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INTO THE BLUE

2013-04-05T21:50:00.000+02:00

HAVING A WALK BY THE LAKE. I am thinking about the way I wanted to style this double layered skirt when I first saw it at FrontRowShop. Actually, I had two possibilities in mind.

The first one was super Sporty with a white or light blue sharp bomber which I couldn't find anywhere. ( At least in the shape I was looking for!)

The second possibility was to match it to a minimal ruffled white top that I found at Zara. This combination make me think about Chloe SS13 show. Which obviously seduces me a lot knowing that this is one of my biggest crushes of the season!

Great, I had my outfit done. But the weather was not really agreeing with such a light cropped top! Finally, I just wore this vintage denim shirt at last minute. What do you think about it?

I was wearing:

VINTAGE denim shirt (similar here) / ASOS pointed silver wedges (here) / FRONTROWSHOP Double layered pencil skirt (here) / ZARA silver bag / H&M Perspex earrings / H&M Squarred sunglasses.

NEW HAIR.

2013-04-03T19:47:00.000+02:00

EASTER SUNDAY, As if my new hairstyle was influencing my style, I was looking for a more soft and simple look which is something pretty challenging for the color lover that I am. Actually, I almost never wear tan shades but I though that this Easter Sunday was a good occasion to try it. Balancing this sober color with a very metallic bag sounds perfect for me even if I prefer being wearing bolder shapes or /and brighter colors!

What do you think about it guys? Do you prefer bolder and brighter outfits or do you like the simplicity of this one?

Sweater, Bag, Shorts, ZARA / Shoes, FOREVER 21 (old) / Earrings(on sale now), Perspex Bangles H&M / Cuff, Mango

NEW ROMANCE

2013-04-01T00:12:00.000+02:00

Happy Easter eveyone! How are you spending your Easter weekend guys? I just shot my today's outfit but first I wanted to talk about one of the trends that inspire me the most at the moment!

NEW ROMANCE. White silhouettes, embroidery and over sized ruffles, the summer will definitely be super feminine.
When we speak about romance and femininity we can quickly fall into the cliché of a young lady invaded by all sorts of obsolete embroideries.

But here, we are talking about a virginal, graphic and austere femininity. The shapes are flouncy but still sharp, super precise and graphic. Rather than wear pretty a flowered headband, the new romantic girl decorates her immaculate outfit with perspex and see trough accessories as at Givenchy, Valentino or even Chloe (see the bangles). Ok for lace but in clean and sharp shapes as at Valentino or in geometric kinds of laser cuts as at Chloé.

In short, here is a selection to find inspiration and compose an outfit that will be feminine but not inane at all.

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Joyeuses Pâques! Comment se passe votre long weekend? Je viens de photographier ma tenue du jour mais d'abord j'aimerais vous parler d'unes des tendances qui m'inspire le plus en ce moment!

NOUVELLE ROMANCE. Entre silhouettes immaculées, dentelles, broderies et volants over sized, l'été sera féminin ou ne sera pas.

Lorsqu'on parle de romantisme et de féminité on peux vite tomber dans dans le cliché de la jeune fille en fleur envahie par la broderie et toutes sortes d'ornement obsolètes. Mais ici, on parle plutôt d'une féminité virginale et austère, parfois quasi monacale dans les coupes. Les silhouettes sont certes volantées mais très assumées et graphiques, maitrisées au millimètre. Plutôt que de porter de jolies fleurettes dans les cheveux la nouvelle fille romantique décore sa tenue immaculée d'accessoires en plexiglas comme chez Givenchy, Valentino ou encore même de façon plus discrète chez Chloé. De la dentelle oui mais dans des formes nettes et franches chez Valentino ou dans une version géométriques chez Chloé.

En bref, voici une sélection pour trouver l'inspiration et se concocter un look féminin mais pas nunuche pour un sou.

MONO MAXI + NEWS

2013-03-28T22:49:00.000+01:00

SPRING SEASON. The season of flowers, rain and mini skirt but first of all the season of change!
Talking about change a lot of new things is coming lately!

First of all, this will be the last time you will see my hair so long! My hairstyle is at least 4 inches shorter since Tuesday! Those who follow me on Instagram already had a preview! (check it here)

The second big news is that I am officially a fashion blogger at half time! A dream!
On the menu, more frequent posts but also better quality articles, looks and shopping ideas! So stay tuned because a lot of surprises are coming!

Third big news but not least. I had the chance to be personally invited to use the amazing blogger tool called RewardStyle.
What does it mean for the blog and for you my readers? Well, you can now shop the items from my looks with a single click on the items images situated under the posts.
You can also do your shopping through advertising which was strictly selected by me from a panel of more or less a hundred brands. This is an incredible opportunity to support exclusively the brands and websites that I like and that inspire me for real!

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LE PRINTEMPS. La saison des fleurs, de la pluie et des jupes de plus en plus courtes mais aussi et surtout la saison du changement!

Question changement il n'y en a beaucoup en ce moment!

Premièrement, ce sera la toute dernière fois que vous verrez mes cheveux si longs! Ma coupe est une bonne dizaine de centimètres plus courte à l'instant même ou je tape ce post! Ceux qui me suivent Instagram en ont déjà eu un aperçu! (par ici)

Deuxième grande nouvelle, ça y est je suis officiellement blogeuse mode à mi-temps! Le rêve!

Au menu, des posts bien plus fréquents mais aussi une meilleure qualité d'articles, looks et idées shopping! Restez donc alertes, beaucoup de surprises vous attendent!

Troisième grande nouvelle et non des moindres. J'ai la chance d'avoir été personnellement invitée à utiliser l'incroyable outil pour bloggeur appelé RewardStyle.

Qu'est-ce que ça signifie pour le blog et pour vous mes lecteurs? Et bien, vous pourrez dès à présent shopper les articles de mes looks en un simple clic sur les images qui se situerons sous l'article.

Vous pourrez aussi faire votre shopping à travers les publicités diffusées sur le blog strictement sélectionnées par mes soins parmi une centaine de marques. L'occasion incroyable de soutenir uniquement et exclusivement les marques que j'apprécie et qui m'inspirent!

Jacket, H&M TREND / Sunglasses, ZARA / Skirt (old), H&aM / Bag (old), PRIMARK / Shoes, ZARA / Lipstick, M.A.C pink pigeon (similar here)

COLLAR JUNGLE.

2013-03-25T22:01:00.000+01:00

Collar, H&M / Necklace, STRADIVARIUS / Shirt, PULL AND BEAR / Blazer, ZARA / Trousers, H&M CONSCIOUS COLLECTION / Shoes, ASOS

MODE SUISSE

2013-03-21T23:14:00.000+01:00

LAST FRIDAY, I was attending to “Mode Suisse” fashion shows. Quite honestly, I was not expecting to hook on a particular collection, however, two designers particularly attracted my attention.

In terms of everyday wearable but still super trendy clothes, Stefanie Biggel shone masterfully. The intelligent use of sportswear materials such as sweater combined to the perfect add of audacious and ultra desirable accessories raise this collection to a true ode to a sharp but still relaxed style.

My favorite? The long sweater skirt matched to a short cropped top looking like a little cape.

You must take a ride on his website, his SS13 collection is so desirable that it would drive crazy every sigle fashionista!
In a more conceptual and sculptural mood, Julia Winkler ( Studio Winkler) has completely dazzled my eyes! The use of solid fabric cleverly assembled into a subtly architectural silhouette really has surprised me by its technical and aesthetic complexity. The outfits are monochrome, burgundy, rust, black. The fabrics generously structures the body as the sari of an Indian women that I imagine coming out of a David Lynch composition from which the collection is inspired.

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VENDREDI DERNIER. Je me rend avec empressement aux maintenant indispensables et reconnus défilés "Mode Suisse ".Très sincèrement, je ne m'attendait pas à crocher sur une collection particulière, pourtant, deux créateurs ont particulièrement attiré mon attention.

Coté mode quotidienne, très portable et tendance, Stefanie Biggel sort son épingle de jeux de façon magistrale. L'utilisation intelligente de matières sportswear telles que le sweat et le dosage parfait d'accessoires ultra désirables font de cette collection une vrai ôde à un style pointu mais décontracté. Mon coup de coeur? La longue jupe en sweat accompagnée de son petit top court façon petit chaperon rouge. Faites un tour sur son site, sa collection SS13 est si désirable qu'elle ferait frôler l'hystérie à n'importe quelle modeuse avertie!

Dans un registre plus conceptuel et sculptural, la collection de Julia Winkler (Studio Winkler) m' a complétement éblouie. L'utilisation de matières solides savamment assemblées en une silhouette subtilement architecturale m' a étonnée par sa complexité technique et esthétique. Les tenues sont monochromes, bordeaux, rouille, noires. Les matières structurent généreusement le corps comme le sari d'une indienne qui, dans ma tête, serait tout droit sortie d'une composition de David Lynch des quelles la collection est inspirée.

Stefanie Biggel

Julia Winkler

CONSCIOUS

2013-03-17T23:11:00.002+01:00

DEAR NATURE. That's true. I forget you sometimes. But each spring season, H&M Conscious collection reminds me how much you are precious and how much we all need to respect and admire you. The first step regarding fashion is probably to buy more quality stuff. We all buy too much trash clothes that are destined to leave our closets less than a season after.

But Fashion is changing all the time and that's probably its ephemeral and frenetic mood that makes is so culturally rich. So, how can we adapt our fashion consumption to a more Eco-responsible behavior? The key is simple. Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed. Chemical! Each time you clean your wardrobe from old stuff, keep it for charity or sell it at a frippery market! And of course, vintage is also a great way to increase your style in a eco responsible way.

T-shirt, H&M CONSCIOUS COLLECTION / Skirt, H&M TREND / Bag, H&M DIVIDED / Hat and necklace (old, belt (old)) H&M / Shoes, ZARA

CROP IT.

2013-03-14T19:40:00.000+01:00

JUST BEFORE TO GO OUT. Sometimes a pair of scissors can save your outfit. When I saw this big and pink H&M jumper, I immediately knew I had to take it no matter what. And you know what? There was only a Large size left. I took it, but I obviously almost never wore it! Too wide and too long girls!

As I wanted a cropped top to wear with my wide skirt, I simply took my kitchen's pair of scissors and quickly cut more or less 30cm (not too much!) off just before to go out. Nothing simpler.

This is actually the perfect compromise for those who want to wear cropped tops but aren't confident enough to wear a skinny cropped top (Ok, I still don't have a perfect abs routine!).

So, if you have a wide top in your closet that you don't wear rightly because it's too wide, a good pair of scissors can be your best friend!

Another good tip when you wear cropped tops, the bottom always need to be well structured on the waist. If it isn't enough add a big, bold and sharp belt. This is going to hide your belly but first of all enhance your cropped top!

H&M TREND, skirt / H&M TREND, belt / H&M, customized jumper / ZARA, clutch bag / ASOS, wedges / PRIMARK, necklace

SAD FASHION

2013-03-10T14:33:00.003+01:00

“Fashion is part of the daily air and it changes all the time, with all the events. You can even see the approaching of a revolution in clothes. You can see and feel everything in clothes.”- Diana Vreeland

SAD FASHION. What is happening with next Winter Fashion? Are the designers suffering from a war? Any repression? Would they be bedridden by too much melancholy? Or would it be the fear of the future that would push many designers to create dark and melancholic collections?

It seems to be the case for Alexander Wang that created kind of warriors heroines braving the chill of a gray and devastated planet. In the same sadness, Marc Jacob reinvents a decadent and melancholic woman hanging from hotel to hotel in retro pajamas. Black, gray and colors in between. At Prada, women are in a film noir mood. The Prada bourgeoise which is usually animated by an intellectual and aesthetic enthusiasm suddenly becomes grayer, and a little less bold. She wears big fur cuffs on the wrist and big wool stripes as single easily identifiable Prada detail.

Fortunately, all this does not detract from the quality of the collections.

Those looking for a little more joy will only have to be creative to bring a little light and happiness to the styling of the items from this collections.

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LA MODE EN DEUIL. Que se passe-t-il dans la mode de l hiver prochain? Les créateurs auraient-ils subis une guerre mondiale? Une quelconque répression? Seraient-ils cloués au lit par tant de mélancolie? Ou serait-ce simplement une nette peur de l'avenir qui pousserait un grand nombre de designers à créer des collection dominées par la pénombre, la mélancolie et la répression?

Chez Alexander Wang cela semble le cas puisque qu'il présente une héroïne que j interprète comme étant une guerrière bravant les frimas d'une planète grise et dévastée par je ne sais quel fléau futuriste, la tête encagoulée dans une matière grise et pelucheuse. Marc Jacobs lui, réinvente une femme mélancolique traînant d'hotel en hotel dans des pyjamas rétro ornée d'une frange trop courte et décoiffée. Du noir, du gris, des couleurs entre deux. Chez Prada, on est en plein film noir. La bourgeoise Prada qui d'habitude est animée d'un enthousiasme autant esthétique qu'intellectuel devient soudain plus fade, plus grise et un peu moins géométrique. Elle portera de grandes couches de fourrure au poignet et quelques rayures en drap de laine pour unique détail facilement identifiable à la collection Prada.

Heureusement tout ceci n'enlève rien à la qualité des collections proposées. Celles-qui cherchent un peu plus de joie devront simplement faire preuve de créativité pour amener un peu de lumière et d'insouciance aux pièces proposées.

1- Alexander Wang

2- Louis Vuitton

3-Prada

Photo. Style.com

LEGO EGO.

2013-03-05T20:39:00.000+01:00

CHANEL SPRING SUMMER 13. The models were walking between huge wind taking turbines while holding tiny plastic bags deliciously looking like LEGO. I am totally charmed by this object that combines such virtuosity with so much candor. So obviously, you can guess why I threw myself on this pair of Aldo sunglasses the second I saw it. If I can't have the Chanel, why not the inspired pair of sunglasses?
The rest of the outfit is just following the logical continuation of my inspiration. A Vintage Calvin Klein Denim jacket (Thanks Mom!) and a DIY bracelet, both inspired from Chanel ss13.

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CHANEL PRINTEMPS ETE 13. Les mannequins défilent entre d'énormes éoliennes tenant du bout des doigts de tout petits sacs en plastique ressemblant à s'y méprendre à du LEGO. Charmée par cet objet qui combine autant de virtuosité que de candeur, vous imaginerez donc pourquoi je me suis jetée sur cette paire de Aldo à la seconde ou je l'ai vue. Si on peux pas avoir le Chanel autant avoir les lunettes qui s'en inspirent.

Le reste de la tenue ne fait que suivre la suite logique de mon inspiration première. Une veste Vintage en Denim Calvin Klein à la coupe purement 90's (Merci maman!) et un bracelet DIY tout deux inspirés de ce même défilé.

Sunglasses, ALDO / Jacket, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS / Dress, PRIMARK / Bracelet, DIY / Rings, PRIMARK / Bag, BLANCO / Shoes, ASOS

SPORTY

2013-03-03T21:27:00.000+01:00

INTO THE GYM. I am not going to the gym but I am wearing white socks as if I was about to wear my sneakers for my jogging. I am wearing high heels but my sweatshirt is totally sporty. My cap is screaming that I am going to my basbeball training but there is no game planned and no sun around.
I was just into a sporty mood.
And yes, I have to stop posing with the hand on the hips!

What do you have to say about all that?

I was wearing:

PRIMARK, sweatshirt / TOPSHOP, earrings and blue gem ring / H&M, cap / H&M, skirt / ZARA, heels /H&M, clutch bag /PRIMARK, rings and bracelet

COMFY AT LFW.

2013-02-28T21:27:00.002+01:00

COLD WINTER. This is what happens when you just can't get enough of being freezing and feeling a terrible feet ache! (Yes. Crossing London on 12cm heels do hurt!) Being on travel, I only could choose what I had inside my luggage. Which means almost nothing! So, I tried my best to chose an outfit in which I could feel warm and comfy to have a walk around green park and visit Buckingham Palace.
What I really like in this outfit is the combination of neon yellow with camel. I always thought that fluorescent colors look perfect with neutrals as grey or camel.
Don't you think that I look like a kind of detective with that fedora hat and camel coat?

Dress, H&M TREND / Clutch, BLANCO / Fedora hat, H&M / Shirt, H&M DIVIDED / Sneakers, OXMOX

LFW WHITE VIBES

2013-02-25T20:46:00.000+01:00

LONDON FASHION WEEK. Ok. I admit. I didn't really wear this outfit day 3 or day 4 of London fashion Week. Actually I wore it at day 3 at night and day 4 in the morning!

At day 3, we were supposed to go to the Dimanche Pop Up Party but we were feeling very tired and I was really freezing. Actually we were getting sick as we both have an horrible flu right now! Just hope we made the right choice!

In the morning, I was dying to see what was happening around Peter Pilotto catwalk at Tate Modern. Street style still is something that inspire me a lot! (our street style shots are coming soon)

Talking about inspiration, my main purpose for this outfit was obviously the white color but above all sharp and bold shapes. I wanted something that could keep minimalist and over sized shapes keeping a rich mixture of textures and fabrics (see the Zara sweater).

What do you think about it guys?

After that, I wore a comfy and warm outfit to have a walk around Green Park and see Buckingham Palace. But that's for the next post!

Sweater, ZARA / Skirt, ASOS / Clutch, ZARA / Braccelet, SONNI ACCESSOIRES / Shoes, KAT MACONIE

LFW DAY 2

2013-02-23T10:45:00.000+01:00

LFW DAY 2. The plane had just landed and I was already super exited to discover the frenzy of London Fashion Week.
About that, I can tell you that I was really not disappointed as the energy of this city is amazing! Fashion in London is not only a cultural story, it's also a popular one!
I didn't even arrived at the Somerset House that the street style photographers were already pointing their camera on the most stylish strollers.

On site, not a minute to myself, I even was asked to pose while I was in the queue to get my blogger PASS.

Inside, there was all kinds of rare birds dressed with their finest feathers. Let's face it, all the outrageous characters visiting London Fashion Week certainly does'nt fill what is commonly accepted as aesthetic but it must be said that their "thinking outside the box" attitude is definitely more enthralling and wonderful! This parade of originality, stimulates me like never before!

I unfortunately couldn't take pictures that day as I was busy posing for the unbelievable number of street style photographers. So we took these pictures at evening after Trevor Stuurman from South Africa's Elle magazine shot me at the exit.

So, the pictures of my outfit are a bit dark. You can find a much better and beautiful photography on the site of Yvan Rodic from Face Hunter.

Stay tuned, two posts about my visit at London fashion week are coming soon!

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LFW DAY 2. L'avion venait à peine d'atterrir que je brûlais déjà d'impatience de découvrir la frénésie de la fashion week Londonienne.

Coté frénésie je peux vous dire que je n'ai pas du tout était déçue tant l'énergie produite par cette ville est incroyable. A Londres, la mode n'est pas qu'une simple histoire de culture érudie mais elle est profondément ancrée dans la culture populaire!

Je n'ai même pas eu le temps d'arriver à la Somerset House que déjà des photographes street style pointaient leurs objectifs sur les promeneurs les plus stylés.

Sur place, pas une minute à moi, on me demande même de poser lorsque je suis dans la file pour prendre mon PASS de blogueur.

A l'intérieur, il y a toutes sortes d'oiseaux rares parés de leurs plus belles plumes. Admettons le, tout les personnages extravagants qui visitent la fashion week de Londres ne comblent certes pas ce qui est communément admis comme esthétique mais il faut dire que leur effort du « thinking outside the box » est résolument beaucoup plus captivant et admirable! Ce défilé d'originalité, me stimule comme jamais!

Je n'ai malheureusement pas pu prendre de photo ce jours là tant j'étais occupée à poser pour un nombre surprenant de photographes street style. Nous avons donc pris ces images le soir après que Trevor Stuurman de Elle magazine Afique du Sud m'aie shootée à la sortie.

Les photos de ma tenue sont donc un peu sombres. Vous trouverez une photographie beaucoup plus belle et réussie sur le site de Yvan Rodic de Face Hunter.

Restez connectés, deux autres posts de la fashion week de Londres suivront!

Coat, ZARA / Sweatshirt, ZARA / Skirt, H&M TREND / Necklace, MARTIN MARGIELA FOR H&M / Bag, BERSHKA / Shoes, ALDO / Hat, H&M.

LFW Instagram.

2013-02-19T23:02:00.000+01:00

Guys! I am so sorry for having been missing from the blog for such a long time! Actually, there is a good reason for that.
I was attending to London Fashion Week for three days! The trip was amazing and full of fantastic surprises! Those who follow me on Instagram already saw this pics but don't worry, you are going to see the full report in the next three posts!

LFW day 4: Choosing my accessories.

LFW day 4: Last day, We'll miss you London!!!

LFW day 4: Sunrise over the city.

LFW day 3: Wearing an all white over sized outfit.

LFW day 2: Just before to go for dinner in Soho. David and I having fun in front of the mirror!

LFW day 3: Chosing my outfit of the day. What about an all white minimal look?!

LFW day 3: Back to the hotel. What about a carpet + shoe matching?

CHALLENGING items.

2013-02-13T19:03:00.000+01:00

ABOUT PRETTY THINGS. I always thought that all sublime things are necessarily on to the limit of ridicule. To disrupt aesthetics canons and reach a sublime state, I believe we must risk to be bad taste and aesthetically incorrect.
My Martin Margiela necklace couldn't be more into the subject. It is sublime, but because it is borderline ridiculous if you match it to no matter what garment it becomes completely vulgar.

Don't believe me? I can prove it, add a simple bodycon dress to it and you are immediately going to look like a grotesque kind of prostitute!
Surprisingly, I like it just because of it! This is a piece that, like everything that comes out of MMM, requires a real effort.
This kind of item is completely challenging. And if you play the game, the outfit inspired by this challenge can only be surprising and even more creative than usual.

So stay connected because the complete outfit is going to be online soon!

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A PROPOS DE JOLI CHOSES. J'ai toujours pensé que tout ce qui est sublime est nécessairement à la limite du ridicule. Pour bouleverser les canons esthétiques et atteindre cet état, il faut selon moi risquer le mauvais gout et l'esthétiquement incorrect.

C'est justement ce qui s'applique à mon collier Martin Margiela. Il est sublime mais parce qu'il est à la limite du ridicule, accordé à n'importe quel vêtement, il deviendra vulgaire à souhait. La preuve, ajoutez y une simple robe moulante et vous êtes immédiatement transformée en une sorte de péripatéticienne aussi ridicule que grotesque!

Étonnement, je l'aime justement pour ça mon collier. C'est une pièce qui, comme tout ce qui sort de chez MMM, demande un réel effort. On ne se contente pas de l'acheter et de le porter sans y réfléchir.

En réalité, si l'on accepte le challenge, une pièce de ce genre, ne peux que nous poussez à se dépassez et être encore plus créatif !

Restez donc connectés parce que le look complet est pour tout bientôt!

Necklace, MARTIN MARGIELA FOR H&M

STRIPED inspirations.

2013-02-10T10:08:00.000+01:00

THE POWER OF IMAGES. Believe it or not. But I was absolutely not inspired by a particular fashion collection when I chose my outfit. It was only when I had all donned that the name of Moschino literally jumped out at me! Actually, I had composed a quite frankly inspired outfit in spite of myself.

So there is a real question to ask about the influence of images on our way of dressing and living in general. Because yes, the pictures I saw few months ago, get out of my memory while I didn't even realize it!

To conclude, the eye may indeed be educated! That's why I think it's really important to be very careful of what we expose to our pupils. Immersing ourselves in an abundant, creative and eclectic environment is decidedly more gainful than expose ourselves to scarce, monotones and poor images.

What do you think about it guys?

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LE POUVOIR DES IMAGES. Croyez le ou pas. Mais je n'étais absolument pas inspirée par un défilé en particulier lorsque j'ai choisi ma tenue. Ce n'est que lorsque j'avais tout enfilé que le nom Moschino m'est littéralement sauté aux yeux! J'avais composé une tenue très franchement inspirée sans même m'en apercevoir!

Il y a donc une vraie question à se poser sur l'influence qu'ont les images sur notre façon de s'habiller et de vivre en général. Des photos visionnées quelques mois auparavant étaient restées bien ancrées dans ma mémoire pour ensuite en ressortir sans même que je m'en rende compte.

Conclusion, l'oeil peut bel et bien être éduqué! D'ou l'importance pour moi d'être très attentif à ce que l'on expose à nos pupilles. Se plonger dans un environnement foisonnant, créatif et très éclectique est décidément beaucoup plus profitable que de se contenter d'une monotonie pauvre en images.

Qu'en pensez-vous?

Trench quilted coat, MORGAN / Shirt and dress, H&M / Bag, LONGCHAMP / Bracelet, SONNI ACCESSORIES / Hat, H&M + a chain necklace.

What's NEXT?

2013-02-06T22:34:00.003+01:00

New York's fashion week begins while fashionistas are whispering all kinds of prognostics about designer's future creative concerns.

As a fortune teller, I obviously also want to play this game!
I see, I see ... Ruffles! Refined graphic ruffles!

Well, that's what I want ideally to see on the catwalk. Fortunately, thanks to the spring-summer and pre-fall collections you can get a real idea of what will be on the catwalk of this fashion weeks season.

Even if it's quite exciting to play this guessing game, let's not forget that it's much better when we get surprised! Little prognostic about what we are gonna see on the catwalk from today:

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La fashion week New Yorkaise débute tandis que l'on entend déjà toutew sortes de pronostiques sur les futurs penchants créatifs des designers.

Telle une diseuse de bonne aventure, je me prête évidemment aussi délicieusement au jeux!

Je vois, je vois... Des volants! Des volants graphiques et épurés!

Bon, ça ce que je voudrais voire persister sur les podium. Heureusement, grâce au collection printemps-été et les pré-collections d'automne on peut se faire une idée, disons, bien moins subjective.

Tout ça sans oublier que c'est bien meilleur lorsqu'on est surpris!

Petit pronostique personnel de ce qui défilera sur le catwalk dès aujourd'hui:


Prorsum / Givenchy / Chloé

Cowhide:

Special mention to the entire collection of Givenchy designer inspired architect Gio Ponti.

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Peau de vache:

Non, être une peau de vache n'est toujours pas dans la top list question tendances quoique certaines modeuses tyranniques puissent le prôner. Ici, c'est l'imprimé peau de vache qui s'impose. Mention spéciale à l'entière collection de chez Givenchy inspirée du designer et architecte Gio Ponti.


Proenza Schouler, / Calvin Klein Collection

Turtleneck:

As the emblem of a perfect minimalist girl, the turtleneck seems quite in tune with our times and with the sleek and futuristic twist that is invading the fashion world. They was all wearing it in Star Trek and we are probably do the same next winter!

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Col roulé:

Emblème de la fille minimaliste par excellence, le col roulé me paraît tout à fait dans l'air du temps vu la tournure épurée et futuriste que prend la mode en ce moment. Ils en portaient tous dans Star Treck et on en portera sûrement tous l'hiver prochain.

Emilio Pucci / Stella McCartney

Maxi length, long sleeves: A dress that falls until the feet and sleeves lasting until the hands. This summer the trend comes monastic,next winter it will certainly be much more graphic and colorful! Definitely, my ultimate favorite trend prognostic!

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Longue robe, longues manches:

Une robe qui descend jusqu'au pied et des manches jusqu'au bout des bras. Cet été la tendance se décline façon monastique, l'hiver prochain elle sera certainement graphique et colorée! Mon coup de coeur ultime!!

Rochas / Stella McCartney

Big coat, vibrant colors:
It is wide and colorful. On trend or not it will be an essential of my winter 13-14 wardrobe.

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Grand manteau, couleurs vibrantes:

Il est large et coloré. Je le dis sans hésiter, tendance ou pas ça sera l'incontournable de mon dressing d'hiver.

Chloé / Stella McCartney

A silhouette:
Very present in the latest collections at Moschino, Marni and company, it reappears in the pre-collection with an ultra girly vibe. Next or has-been? May soon be a next basic.

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Silhouette en A:

Très présente dans les dernières collections chez Moschino, Marni et compagnie, elle réapparaît dans les pré-collections de façon ultra girly. Next or has been? Peut-être bientôt un basique.

KEY pieces.

2013-02-03T20:04:00.001+01:00

IN FRONT THE MIRROR, I am looking for the item that will add a real energy to my outfit, looking the kind of accessory that will change my outfit from NAY to YAY!

This kind of accessories,is not easy to find but when you find it, it makes all the difference.
In this case, it's this pair of Kat Maconie heels snapped at Zalando that sublimated my outfit the second I wore it!
However, at first sight, people will certainly think this item is too original for everyday life. At least, this is what some of my friends thought!
But this is precisely where is the secret! Nothing is too original for everyday! Actually, everything is based on a good mix.

Combining a casual outfit to one or two original pieces is perfect to enhance an everyday look.

The golden details of the shoes highlight the dark colors of the skirt and the shirt that I usually put both quickly, in the early morning and in the dark!
To resume, for me this is the perfect accessory to counteract casual layerings that are typical of Winter.

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DEVANT LE MIRROIR, je cherche la pièce qui donnera un vraie énergie à ma tenue, le genre d'accessoire qui fera passer mon look de bof à chouette!

Ce genre d'accessoires, ce n'est pas facile à trouver mais quand l'on tombe dessus il fait toute la différence.

En l'occurrence, c'est cette paire de talons Kat Maconie dégottée chez Zalando qui sublima le tout à la minute ou je l'ai enfilée.

Pourtant, à première vue, on se dit qu'elle trop originale pour la porter tout les jours. C'est en tout cas ce que certaines de mes copines pensaient!

Mais c'est justement là ou se trouve tout le secret! Rien n'est trop original pour le quotidien! Au contraire, tout repose sur un savant mélange.

Combiner une tenue enfilée à la va vite à une ou deux pièces qui rehausseront le tout.

Les profils dorés des escarpins mettent en valeur les couleurs sombres de la jupe et de la chemise que j'enfile toutes deux rapidement, en général le matin tôt et dans le noir!

C'est l'accessoire parfait pour contrebalancer le coté relax des superpositions typiques de l'hiver.

Bag (on sale now), Coat (on sale now) and shirt, ZARA / T-shirt, ZARA MEN / Necklace and skirt, H&M / Bracelet, SONNI ACCESSOIRES / Shoes, KAT MACONIE at ZALANDO