But how to buy and wear affordable clothes that make you look like a princess? You’ll be happy to know that you don’t need to have a private secretary with a stylist degree; we have your back. So, if you have a rich-girl taste but are on a budget, here’s what you have to consider when shopping and the ten staples you must have to elevate your wardrobe.

The details that make affordable pieces look like expensive clothes

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• The fabric

Of course, natural fabrics look chicer and hence more expensive, so choose clothes in cashmere, wool, cotton or linen. Polyester is widely used in more affordable garments and you can wear the synthetic fabric if its quality’s good, but avoid pieces that are too inexpensive. Likewise, stay away from Acrylic and Rayon if you agree we should buy less but buy better.

• The cut and fit

An excellent cut is almost as significant as good material because it allows the fabric to hang on your body in the most flattering way. Additionally, the seams, hem and buttonholes shouldn’t look poorly finished. Finally, make sure your clothes fit perfectly, not too tight or too loose.

• The style

Minimalistic and classic styles are timeless and always chic; think of Jackie Kennedy or Audrey Hepburn in their fabulous little black dresses.

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A chic Coco Chanel vibe

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The Breton t-shirts and knitwear that Coco Chanel made fashionable are must-have staples to get the French-girl style. In addition, the easy-to-wear striped tops add elegance and nonchalance to your spring outfits.

Satin clothes always look luxurious and expensive

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If you’re looking for an affordable wedding guest dress that looks expensive, satin is the answer. But you can also wear the shimmering fabric in your everyday outfits—for example, satin slip dresses, skirts, trousers, or pyjama sets, which look equally sophisticated.

Button-down Oxford shirt for a preppy look

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Combine a classic light-blue Oxford shirt with a Chanel-style jacket, or retro cardigan like the French Annabelle Belmondo does. And don’t forget to complete your preppy outfit with a cute headband.

Yes to jeans, but consider wearing sandy-hued denim

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Swipe your regular jeans for off-white or sand-hued denim trousers that look more premium. The BCBG style icon Inès de la Fressange wears hers with a chic scarf and loafers.

The classic must-have staple

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Of course, the classic beige blazer is the hero of any capsule wardrobe. The versatile jacket transforms your white t-shirt and jeans combo into a polished office look like magic. We suggest you invest in a good-quality blazer to wear for many years since the timeless piece never goes out of fashion.

A navy suit for springtime

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Dark suits look more polished than bright-coloured ones, but you should choose navy blue instead of black this season.

Channelling the French Riviera headscarf style

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I don’t know about you, but as soon as I tie a scarf around my head, I feel like I am speeding in a vintage convertible Spider along the French Riviera coast. A silk headscarf adds glamour to your look, whether you’re wearing expensive designer clothes or more affordable high-street labels.

Wear the timeless flat ballerinas

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You can never go wrong with classic ballerinas. The flat minimalist shoes are the go-to footwear of elegant women, from Audrey Hepburn to Karlie Kloss, Inès de la Fressange, and Queen Letizia of Spain. The Spanish espadrilles are another excellent example of affordable shoes that look expensive; they are timeless, elegant, comfortable, and made with natural fabrics.

• Our shopping tips

When shopping for shoes, pay attention to the materials’ quality; any pair of shoes in leather or other natural fabric looks way more elegant and more expensive than synthetic ones. Also, look at the heels; they should be, preferably, lined, and avoid cheap looking shoes with plastic heels; these are a total no-go.

Embrace the oversized shopper trend

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An excellent styling trick is to carry a boho-chic canvas shopper. We hand-picked oversized totes that are among the main bag trends for SS22, and although they affordable look like models from more expensive brands.

Last but not least, the accessory that elevates any outfit

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The smartest and fastest manner to elevate your outfit and make clothes look more expensive than they are is by adding one or several rows of pearls. The classic pearl necklaces bring chicness to any look, from a basic tank top to an evening outfit.

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In these times of online dating platforms, it’s become quite normal for people to swipe carelessly through countless profile pictures, judging the book by its cover. So we’ve asked ourselves, what makes a person more attractive than others, and what steps should you take to achieve that?

Although you can’t tell much about a person from her profile picture, your first judgement will be based purely on physical appearance. And even if you aren’t in the dating scene, the first impression when meeting someone, whether professionally or socially, is always superficial and primarily based on looks. The good news is that you don’t have to look like Gisele Bündchen. Studies show a few simple steps you can take to make yourself instantly more attractive to a potential partner, boss or friend. Conscious or subconsciously.

So, here’s what science tells us about how to be more attractive; you’ll be surprised to read that anyone can do it by following these tips and making tiny changes.

What can a photo tell others about yourself?

We’ve all heard about body language, but what does it mean in the case of a photo? Hunching your shoulders, crossing your arms or just curling inward gives the impression of a closed-off and non-confident person. On the other hand, a picture with open arms or holding them up shows an expansive person and will automatically make you more attractive and likeable to others.

Do happiness and pride affect attractiveness?

This point is a bit tricky. An experiment showed that men find more attractive women who look happy and rate less beautiful women who demonstrate to be proud. But on the other hand, women are more attracted to men who look proud but find less appealing those who seem too happy. 

Exercise, but not for the reasons you may think

Of course, exercising may give you a fitter and maybe leaner body. But it plays a more important role in the science of becoming more attractive; which has little to do with your physical appearance. I’ll explain. Studies have shown that your body releases endorphins when you exercise. This chemical improves your mood and lifts your spirits. As a result, you feel happier and more relaxed. And, hence more prone to laughing and enjoying life, which in turn increases your attractiveness exponentially.

No wonder Sleeping Beauty looked so good

It turns out the famous “I need my beauty sleep” was not just an excuse our grandmothers made up to disappear into their rooms for a few hours. Participants of a research looked at pictures of people who had slept for at least eight hours and photographs of others who hadn’t slept in 31 hours. The ones who hadn’t slept were rated as less attractive than the other group. They also said these people looked sadder and less healthy. So let’s hit the sack earlier to seem more beautiful and happier.

Talk and smile to yourself in the mirror

Although it may seem like looney talk, you should consider smiling and talking to your reflection. Research at the University of Cardiff found evidence that the more you smile, the happier you become. And when you smile at yourself in the mirror, your brain receives the same neural signs of warmth and safety as if a close friend were smiling at you.

In the same vein, a University of Illinois study shows that people who talk to themselves the same way they would speak to a friend have higher confidence and professional success. The relationship therapist Shadeen Francis can explain why that happens. “Taking time to actively notice positive qualities about yourself, whether external characteristics or internal skills and qualities, helps them become more salient to you“. In other words, you don’t need to wait for other people to point out good things about you. Instead, you should do it yourself and get that extra boost of confidence that makes you more attractive and likeable to others too.

Relax

Studies show that men see stressed-out women as being less attractive. And science explains that high cortisol levels, the stress hormone, are responsible for making us less desirable to men. So, how about taking some time off to relax in one of the most liked houses on Airbnb?

Besides the points above, a few personality traits make you more attractive and improve any relationship—even the one you have with yourself.

Honesty

Participants in a study had to rate people according to their description: intelligent/unintelligent, honest/dishonest, dependent/independent. All participants perceived the ones described as being honest to be more attractive. So girls, no more lying about your age; it is not only silly but also unattractive!

Humour

No matter how good looking people are, if they are not funny, chances are not many will be attracted to them. Whether a woman or man, having a great sense of humour makes you more attractive and sexy.

Helpfulness

According to an experiment during a six-week course, being helpful makes you more attractive. Students rated their colleagues at the beginning of the study and then again at its end. Those always ready to help were rated more beautiful than those who were lazy, even if they had not scored high initially.

Of course, attraction is only the first step, but it can lead to a happy and successful relationship. “All you need is love“, sang the Beatles, and even today, what we all want, deep inside, is to love and be loved.

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You may also be interested in knowing how to live a long, happy, and healthy life. Watch our video to see the surprising results of a Harvard study.

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So we went on a quest to find the perfect hair products to keep our strings healthy and shiny and, more importantly, keep them attached to our heads. Our editors tried several shampoos, conditioners and styling treatments and compared the results; here are our favourites:

Bumble and bumble Invisible Oil Shampoo

The American hair empire Bumble and Bumble was launched in 1977 by Michael Gordon, who later founded the fantastic Hairstory we’ve already shown you before. The Invisible Oil Shampoo is perfect for dehydrated and damaged hair, but if you have normal hair, you can use it too. It contains six extremely light oils that instantly nourish your hair, transforming it from dry and brittle to soft and silky. It is a Paraben, sulphate, and phthalate-free Shampoo that doesn’t damage your hair.

Bumble and bumble Invisible Oil Conditioner

BB. Invisible Oil conditioner is a nourishing conditioner completely free of mineral oils, alcohol and sulphate, which are especially harmful to dry hair. As with the shampoo, this conditioner contains six light oils that help detangle your mane. We found it very good for curly and dry hair because it controls the frizz but doesn’t weigh your hair down. You should leave the product a few minutes before rinsing so that your hair can absorb the oils. According to Bumble and Bumble, it also protects your strands from future breakage and UV rays. Try the Bb Mending Conditioner for the (truly) damaged hair if you need more moisturiser.

Biolage R.A.W. Nourish Shampoo

Biolage R.A.W. stands for Real, Authentic, Wholesome. This shampoo with natural ingredients is 93% biodegradable and comes in a 100% recycled plastic bottle. It doesn’t contain Silicones and Sulfates, so it’s good for your hair and the environment, but it can leave your strands a bit dry; you should use it followed by a conditioner to detangle and moisturise your hair.

Sebastian Potion 9

Sebastian is a company founded in Los Angeles almost 50 years ago. Its Potion 9 is a leave-in styling treatment. It helps you style your hair, making it more manageable and shiny, and it also protects and nourishes your mane. Apply it to wet hair before blowing or air-drying or to dry hair to boost the shine and add volume. You will feel the difference as the comb glides on your hair that will be silky even if you use hot tools to style it.

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To look – and feel – good at work, you need the right office outfit, so you want a top that looks professional and polished but also feminine, contemporary, and fun. Contradictory? Not at all; in fashion, you can have your cake and eat it! 

How to choose the right tops for a perfect office look?

If you want to put together perfect office looks, you have to choose the right tops carefully. Always go for good-quality blouses and shirts that you can match with different outfits. Avoid sheer fabrics and plunging decolletés and cut-outs for obvious reasons. Additionally, consider buying versatile tops that transition nicely from office outfits to night-out looks so that you can meet your friends for drinks straight from work. Also, we believe it’s better to have a few well-picked stylish garments in your wardrobe than dozens of tops that are not easy to wear.

Of course, power dressing is all about how we present ourselves to others. And the good news is that nowadays, women can send the right message of confidence and efficiency without having to emulate men’s office outfits. In other words, you can wear feminine and on-trend tops and still look totally professional.

So, here are some great tops to update your office wardrobe and make your looks more modern, stylish, and on-point this spring. We chose garments embellished with frills, smock embroidery, puffy sleeves, Peter Pan collars, pussy bows, or bold prints and colours to break the minimalism of classic workwear. For instance, add a pop of colour to quickly refresh your grey suits or beige tailored trousers by combining them with tops in orange, yellow or bright green, the spring/summer 22 colour according to street style at Fashion Week.

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Finally, watch our video with the best street style at Copenhagen fashion week for some more fun fashion inspiration.

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Although you can find very affordable white t-shirts in shops like H&M, you should consider investing in better quality garments that last longer and look more polished. In short, a good-quality tee will make all the difference in your look. The Olsen twins, for example, started their über-exclusive luxury fashion brand The Row by creating the perfect white T-shirt. As a result, the deceivingly simple top was an instant success among chic fashion-savvy women who didn’t mind paying more for an excellent tee.

So, we will show you ten stylish ways to wear your trust-worthy tee in springtime. By the way, these styling tricks will help you give a longer life to pieces you already own and achieve a sustainable wardrobe.

Pair a blazer and white t-shirt

While the weather is still chillier, wear a blazer over the tee to look effortlessly chic. You can use this combination with jeans or tailored pants for a relaxed yet polished office look. So, get inspired by the minimalist look of Debora Carminati. She wears a navy jacket and carries a navy pullover to keep her warm in style. Finally, the Italian Instagrammer adds red lipstick for a pop of colour.

Keep it simple.

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Do as Caroline Daur

Our style icon Caro Daur is always a reference for cool outfits. She adds a little preppy touch to her all-white look with a pullover on her shoulders. Instead of wearing a scarf, wrap your fav knitwear around your neck like Lauren Santo Domingo and many other fashionistas do.

A t-shirt with a pullover as a scarf for mid-season days.

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Layering an oversized shirt over a tee

If it’s not cold enough to wear a cardigan, just layer an oversized shirt over the white t-shirt and leave the shirt unbuttoned as if it were a jacket. Leia Sfez’s look is fantastic and brings a summer vibe to spring. Wear the retro-looking oversized shades for extra fashion points, which are one of the 2022 sunglasses trends to update your entire outfit.

Layering is the key to transitioning outfits.

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How to rock the patchwork trend

This year, the ’70s-style patchwork trend is still a thing. To transition into spring, throw a patchwork jacket over your white t-shirt staple like the stylish French girl Estelle Chemouny. In the same vein, you can also find inspiration in the Harry Styles cardigan trend on TikTok.

A white t-shirt balances multi-coloured patchwork pieces.

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Grandpa vests are cool

Céline and Burberry brought the retro bourgeois vest back, and we love it over a white t-shirt! This vintage-inspired knitwear is a staple that elevates your tee and gives you enough warmth for mid-season temperatures.

A grandpa vest layered over a white tee; a favourite BCBG look of the ’80s.

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Dress down your office suit

Dress down formal suits with a crisp white t-shirt. Also, the white t-shirt allows you to keep wearing heavier materials to transition into spring without feeling hot. DFor instance, pair a perfectly-cut suit with a sleek tee like TyLynn Nguyen does with her The Row two-piece suit.

Elegant but not too formal, a suit and T-shirt is the perfect office look.

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The iconic combo

Leather jackets like the one Hailer Bieber’s just worn are the staple you need for transitioning to spring in your white t-shirt; whether the iconic biker jacket or a blazer in black leather like the one Camille Charriere wears with her white tee are winning combinations.

Combo black leather, white t-shirt and boots to transition like a pro.

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Elegant in leather

Leather trousers and polished Bermuda shorts are easy-to-wear and popular trends in spring / summer 2022. Pair your pants with an immaculate t-shirt and throw a beige blazer over your shoulders like Josephine Aarkrogh does. Finally add the strappy sandals we spotted in the street style at Paris Fashion Week A/W22, and you’re ready to go.

Looking sharp in leather and white t-shirt.

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’70s vibe, still going strong

Pair your white t-shirt with an on-trend ’70s-style sheepskin jacket. You can wear your shearling jacket and tee with jeans or, why not, with golden pants and heels for a dramatic look like this one seen during Fashion Week. Note the pop of bright colour the stylish fashion-show goer adds to her look with her electric blue pumps.

Sheepskin jacket and white tee spotted during Fashion Week.

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How to wear your summer dresses in spring

Start wearing your summer dresses in springtime by layering a t-shirt under them to keep you a bit warmer. We see fashion-savvy girls using this trick with slip dresses and flowy maxi dresses. You can keep layering as the evening gets colder by adding a denim jacket.

Give a longer life to your summer dresses.

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Lastly, learn how to talk like a true fashionista with our A to Z Dictionary.

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This comes as no surprise to us. One of the most popular trends from the Spring/Summer 22 runway shows during Fashion Week is the micro-skirt. For example, luxury fashion houses like Chanel, Fendi, Versace, Prada, and Miu Miu sent models down the catwalk in minimalist mini skirts similar to what we see now in Paris’ street style.

Mini -ma non troppo- skirts

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Certainly, fashion-savvy women know how to adapt the trends designers present on the runways in a manner that best suit their bodies. For this reason, stylish girls have taken the micro skirt trend with a grain of salt and are wearing this spring, minis that are little bit longer. In addition, the mini skirts that Mary Quant made popular in the ’60s come in minimalist and a simple A-line silhouettes this season. And you can start wearing them now with tights and boots to keep you warm.

Paris’s chic street style

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Indeed, the mini skirts we’re seeing in the streets of Paris are chicer and more flattering for us, mere mortals who are not part of the super model’s Olympus. Nevertheless, model Justine Soranzo is a good inspiration on how to style the on-trend mini skirt with a retro-inspired cardigan and sheer tights, a perfect style trend for spring.

Hello, springtime!

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Our favourite outfit for warmer days, so far, is the retro look the Parisian Camille Pidoux put together. To sum up, she choose a floral mini skirt in pastel colours, beige cardigan, and pussy-bow shirt to enjoy the sun in the streets of Paris. Finally, she completed her chic outfit with bourgeois loafers worn with socks in a preppy style Sofia Coppola would approve of indeed.

Dress like jane Birkin

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Of course, the fashion icon and muse of the Birkin bag, Jane Birkin, is our number one inspiration for this Spring’s must-have look. Certainly, the mini skirt, classic white shirt, flat ballerinas, coloured-lenses sunglasses, and straw bucket bag she wears in the classic movie The Swiming Pool are all trends as contemporary now as they were in the late ’60s and ’70s.

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Lastly, don’t forget to pair your miniskirt with a classic trench coat, the best outweat for spring. And learn about the history of the iconic trench in our video below.

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If you’re tired of heavy makeup and complicated skincare routines we see on TikTok and Instagram, keep reading to find out the secret behind Spanish women’s natural look. But don’t be fooled by their seemingly easy-going beauty; women in Spain take special care of their skin. So, here are what you must include in your beauty routine to have fabulous and healthy-looking skin like the gorgeous Penélope Cruz.

Beauty essential #1: Hydrate from within

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As we already told you before, drinking plenty of water is essential for healthy, glowing skin and preventing premature wrinkles. But the great secret that distinguishes Spanish girls’ approach to hydrating the body is that they drink warm water as a beauty trick, even during hot summer. You might ask why. Science has shown that drinking warm water every day increases blood flow, rejuvenating skin cells. Additionally, it helps detoxify the body and increases the metabolic rate, aiding digestion and weight loss. In other words, drinking at least one glass of warm water first is an easy-to-follow step you should add to your morning skincare and wellness routine.

Beauty secret #2: Healthy habits

Of course, flawless natural skin doesn’t come without adopting healthy habits in your life. Besides drinking plenty of water, you need physical activity and a healthy, nourishing diet. So, avoid restrictive, crazy diets; instead, follow the Spanish girls’ beauty tricks and give your body the proper nutrients to achieve glowing skin. For example, make sure you eat protein-rich food and a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits such as mango and pomegranate for bright skin. And don’t forget the Spanish girls’ secret weapon, olive oil, a monounsaturated fat good to prepare healthy food and an efficient skincare routine. Spanish women use olive oil to massage skin since it helps unclog pores and gives them their world-famous glowing skin. Additionally, olive oil is an excellent nutrient in homemade face masks that Mediterranean girls and celebrities like Halle Berry and Meghan Markle use.

Beauty routine #3: Never forego your beauty sleep

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Although Spain is known for its nightlife, party lovers get ready for La Movida with a beauty sleep. Spanish girls know the importance of getting enough sleep and take this beauty trick very seriously. Did you know that your skin can better absorb the nutrients of beauty treatments while you’re sleeping? Read These are the hours when your cosmetics are most effective to learn more about this.

Beauty basic #4: Spanish girls protect and feed their skin with the best

Spain is the sunniest country in Europe, with an average of 300 days of sun on the coast side. As a result, there are two essential beauty products on the Spaniard’s bathroom shelves. Firstly, a high SPF sunscreen protects the skin from harmful sun rays, and their beauty trick is to wear it daily. And secondly, an excellent deep hydrating biocompatible cream to regenerate the skin, reduce lines, and give them plump and glowing skin.

Beauty less is more #5

Looking at the natural glow of Spanish girls like Penelope Cruz, Eugenia Silva, and Blanca Miró, one can tell they prefer to wear the famous no-makeup makeup. And because their skin is well-cared, they can afford to wear little makeup and still look great. And take into consideration that layers of foundation don’t fit hot weather. So, the focus of their makeup is usually the eyes, and they are pros when it comes to applying eyeliner. The secret lies in the very thin layer of eyeliner they apply, just enough to highlight the eyes.

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Finally, you can also add coconut oil to your natural skincare routine. Learn how in the video below:

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Vasquiat is disrupting the traditional end-of-season sales

The Spanish influencer and stylist Blanca Miró and entrepreneur Rafa Blanc co-founded Vasquiat in Barcelona in 2018, focusing on accessible and on-trend luxury fashion. The online shopping platform began as a hub for emerging designers and creative luxury. And it quickly became the go-to address for fashion-forward trendsetters to purchase coming-up collections at up to 40% off. In short, Vasquiat moved the sales from the end of the season to before it, and by doing so, the Spanish fashion retailer helps both customers and designers. Fashionistas can buy from future collections; the sooner they pre-order, the bigger discount they get. And fashion designers can start producing garments knowing beforehand which pieces of their next season’s collections will sell better. As a result, brands receive feedback on their collections before even releasing them.

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Vasquiat and Spanish fashion making waves

We, at Notorious, are big fans of Spanish fashion brands; for example, Bimba y Lola, Andion, and the iconic couture designer Cristóbal Balenciaga. Not forgetting to mention summer’s must-have accessories, hand-held fans and the chic espadrilles made in Spain. In addition, we find inspiration in the cool style of Spanish influencers like Blanca Miró, Natalia Lopez, and Queen Leticia. Hence, we enjoy browsing Vasquiat’s selection to discover new Spanish fashion brands that stylish women are wearing in Madrid, Sevilla, and Barcelona. 

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Besides fashion, the Spanish online shopping platform Vasquiat also sells jewellery, shoes, bags, accessories, and home decor. All the pieces are carefully curated by Blanca Miró, who’s also the designer and co-creator of the label La Veste.

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Finally, watch in our video the best looks of the Duchess of Cambridge, another fan of the Spanish espadrilles.

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Whether sitting at a typical French café or strolling in Le Marais, the French girls and Paris-based fashion enthusiasts have elected their favourite sunnies style among the top sunglasses of spring/summer 2022, which is the coolest shades with coloured lenses trend. Certainly, these fashion-savvy girls know that sunglasses are the number one accessory that can transform totally an outfit and even your mood.

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The coolest sunglasses from the runways to the streets of Paris

The coloured sunglasses that are lighting up the French girl style this spring were also in the best SS22 runway shows. For example, luxury fashion houses like Gucci, Christian Dior, Versace, Marques Almeida, and Blumarine had models walking down the catwalk wearing sunnies in bold pink, yellow, orange, and green.

Likewise, the French blogger and influencer Lena Mahfouf, for instance, attended the Giambattista Valli fashion show in Paris pairing her yellow sunglasses with a basic tank top, the go-to uniform of Zoe Kravitz and a must-have this spring.

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So, if you want to jazz up and update the outfits you already have in your wardrobe this spring, follow the French girls’ lead by adding a bright-coloured pair of sunglasses, et voilá!

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Finally, watch the cool Scandinavian girls’ street style and you’ll see they too, are wearing the favourite sunglasses of the French girls.

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Vintage Lover, Judith Bradl wearing Top by Moschino, Skirt from MSGM

1- Judith, you have a degree in art history and philosophy; how did fashion come into your life?

I have always been watching the world and living life from a very visual perspective, fascinated by the beauty and everything related to the arts. At this backdrop, clothes and garments had gained importance and began playing a crucial role in my high school – teenage years, which is when I started expressing myself and my point of view mainly through my clothes and daily looks.
I remember quite clearly how I loved creating looks, playing with textiles and wearing all sorts of garments as a child already. I even organized and re-created “photoshoots” in the garden I grew up in and dressed up my neighbours, who did not seem as amused as I was. To me, clothes and costumes felt like a sort of freedom of expression, and they gave me the chance to experiment with different styles on the hunt for my personality.
As I grew up, I realized how much fashion would really mean to me and how life would drive me back to this first passion just after my art history graduation.
However, I feel like fashion is strongly connected to the art world; if not, fashion is art too, and we should finally treat it like that. Given that idea, I feel like designers are artists, and a beautifully designed piece can certainly be a work of art. But, of course, not all art is good art, like within the fine arts field. And it’s the same with fashion. Likewise, not all designs are good designs, but I definitely respect the idea of someone creating a piece and working on a vision and a style.
My personal aim as a content creator, collaborating with brands and designers, is to unite art with fashion by including unique pieces in curated shoots, picking locations very carefully and elaborating a concept for each image/video I’m creating.

Christopher Raxxy Coat

2- You worked with film director Wes Anderson and costume designer Juman Malouf on the acclaimed exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna with Fondazione Prada. Can you tell us a bit about this experience?

Working with Wes and Juman was one of the most enriching experiences of my career, especially since I learned a lot from Wes Anderson’s way of thinking, creating and working. I also really enjoyed talking about clothing and vintage fashion with Juman, who has a great sense of style. Spending time with her during the exhibition preparations and their stay in Vienna, showed me how many common interests we have.
I loved it most when we showed Wes and Juman around the Kunshistorisches Museum and all the breathtaking museum archives, and he found his beloved “Spitzmaus” in the Kunstkammer, which the whole exhibition was later named after, since he was so obsessed with that object. I remember how nervous I was walking through the galleries next to Wes, while he was so humble and loved chatting. Then, suddenly he discovered the coffin of a shrew in a showcase, and he just seemed so flashed and taken by this tiny, ancient object.
Seeing the passion and creativity in his eyes was contagious. By looking at the “Spitzmaus coffin”, he visualized and imagined the whole show already, and I could perfectly think of him on movie sets, acting similarly and being inspired by small objects, which would lead to a great movie. Such a humble genius, I will always look up to as a film director but even more as a person and as an artist. And I will, of course, forever be grateful for the experience of having been a part of the Vienna – Milan “Spitzmaus Mummy in a coffin and other treasures” exhibition.

All Pieces by Gucci

3- Recently, your looks show more clothes from current collections than vintage, although your style remains the same. You look like a heroine from a silent movie if only in those days films were in colour. Talk about the importance of colours in your wardrobe.

Colours indeed play a crucial role in my life and my style attitude. I feel like colours can express what goes beyond superficiality. Colours can be compelling and transport messages clearly, if only we think of the importance of colours and colour schemes in national flags or political views. In a way, I also wear colours to express my inner soul. For instance, recently, my beloved grandmother passed away, and for her funeral, I did not feel like wearing an all-black look, even if society would tell or even force me to do so. Indeed, my grandmother was also obsessed with colours, and she would always wear lots of colours, especially warm tones, as they would put her in a good mood. Similarly, I feel like wearing only blacks (for funerals but also for other events, dinners, meetings etc.) would be like wearing a mask, or a curtain, which would hide my true personality. And I feel like so many people are afraid of wearing colours because they are afraid of showing their true selves and prefer hiding instead of unveiling their mask(s).
Adding a green jacket and an orange head jewel to my black dress at the funeral felt like a beautiful homage to my grandmother’s philosophy of adding colours to your life and having the courage to be yourself. In that sense, colours are the perfect tool to showcase your identity.

Gucci From Head to Toe

4- Where does a vintage lover like you buy clothes from? Do you wear only design, or do Zara and H&M have a place in your wardrobe?

I had proudly abandoned fast fashion companies around six years ago when I switched to buying vintage and second-hand clothes only. Back then, I moved to Vienna and loved spending every minute at flea markets and discovering vintage shops, which were still unpopular back then. What I loved and still love most about vintage fashion is the story a piece will tell, and to be honest, the smell of vintage can not be compared to freshly produced clothing.
The majority of my wardrobe still is vintage or thrifting. Still, recently I love mixing those pieces with designer clothes, especially since collaborating with a bunch of talented, emerging designers and renowned luxury brands such as Gucci, which will forever be my favourite brand, I can totally identify with. Similarly, like Alessandro Michele, I feel like we should appreciate and even use vintage garments, but to keep them on track, revisiting them in a respectful and yet rebellious way, is a great option.

Moncler Sunnies and Versace Jeans Couture Trousers

5- What are the essential pieces to assemble a colourful and detailed capsule wardrobe like yours?

I feel like it’s impossible to pick a few must-have pieces or pieces that one could start with while collecting, preserving or styling a wardrobe. Since I would call myself a collector, I love following my instinct and purchasing whatever feels like me and whatever I could use for a look or idea I have in mind for a shooting project. So perhaps the most essential part to start is your mind and training a creative instinct, which will guide you through selecting and assembling your very personal and unique wardrobe.

Ski Bonnet by Colma Originals, Skirt and Sailor Shirt from Celine

6- You had an intense week in Milan during Fashion Week and Berlin. Could you comment on the most relevant news for the next season?

It’s been amazing to return to Fashion Week in person after these two digital pandemic years, and I feel like people from the industry are more motivated and hopeful than ever to create and dream or fantasize about the future. In terms of shows and next season, I had the pleasure of discovering a bunch of great and also new designers.
My favourite one was, without any doubt: @cormio_fanpage. Their first-ever show at Milan Fashion Week last month was deeply touching, as they hired a choir of young girls and boys, which were singing and at the same time the models of the show. Most of them were in their teenage years, and I feel like that is what fashion should and will continue to do in the upcoming seasons and fashion weeks: including all sorts of models and making fashion finally more approachable!
And as many designers have proved already: fashion can and will be a medium of political statements in the future and current days, as I have seen at the Kilian Kerner show in Berlin. At the end of his show, the models wore a huge sweatshirt stating ‘PEACE’ while a video of people saying ‘Stop war!’ kept playing in the background. This once again confirms how fashion can be as expressive and as powerful as art.

Patrizia Fabri Hats

7- Milan or Berlin?

Without any doubt, I will pick Milan, as I feel like no place can be compared to Italy and the daily pleasures of living in the most beautiful country on earth. However, Milan and Italy are so much more than just beauty – they’re about a way of living and a philosophy of being. That is why my best decision was to move back to Italy after my graduation in Vienna, Austria. And in terms of fashion week, I do not agree with the popular opinion of calling Milan FW ‘too institutional and traditional’, as I keep discovering a young generation of creatives who manage to give the city and fashion event a touch of diversity and inclusiveness.

Gucci and Vintage Lover

If you are a vintage lover like Notorious, eventually, you will want to follow Judith Bradl on Instagram, TikTok or check her stories on her website.

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