Nati Tata

Fashioncoup

2009-08-25T15:37:00.003+02:00

Hello my dear readers,
I'm sorry that I was absent from the blog for some time, but I have been busy with other exciting projects: I am moving to Paris coming January, which is truely wonderful! And I started a new blog with my dear friend Carola. We put a lot of work into it and I'd be great if you all came by to check it out! I won't be posting on Natitata anymore, but it has been a great experience to have this little personal blog and I hope to see you back at

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xx Nati Tata

Hermione goes Burberry

2009-06-09T10:23:00.005+02:00

Emma Watson is the new face of the Burberry campaign...and I love it!

Pictures: via les mads

LBLJ

2009-06-03T14:59:00.004+02:00

I really need one of these little black leather jackets....
This one is from All Saints, gotta check out their Antwerp store very soon....

Picture: via kightcat

Balmainia

2009-05-30T23:16:00.001+02:00

even favourite bunny Fifi Lapin seems to be in Balmain fever...

As for me, I'd kill for one of their pieces:)

Picture: Fifi Lapin

keep me going...

2009-05-30T14:49:00.002+02:00

I am studying so hard for my last two exams next week....but I might want to consider an ice cream break later on, just to keep me going..

Picture: via Fashionsquad

GIVENCHY

2009-05-27T09:06:00.003+02:00

This new winter ad campaign by Givenchy is truely good! Can't wait to see some others...

Pictures: lesmads

back to black

2009-05-27T08:59:00.005+02:00

Who ever said you should wear colour during summer?? This is the most perfect outfit I could picture right now, just black and black...and perhaps a little pink nailpolish:)

Picture: stockholmstreetstyle

back to reality...

2009-05-26T23:51:00.011+02:00

I just came back from the most fabulous days in Paris, where I met up with my dear friend Helena. We spend our time doing the most girlie things ever...

appropriately celebrating our reunion in Jardin des Tuileries....:)

catching some sun...

having lots (!) of Laduree macaroons (I'm actually addicted to the Cassis flavour...)

...and of course shopping!!! (here we're actually right next to my beloved Isabel Marant store...)

...we found this little graffiti outside Colette...

so my next trip is defenitely gonna be to visit Helena in New York...!

a la Rykiel...

2009-05-24T23:50:00.002+02:00

"Dressed up" in stylish Rykiel stripes, this Coke immediately tastes better...:)

Bought chez le Bon Marche in Paris.

I, heart, MiuMiu

2009-05-22T21:50:00.003+02:00

Voila my new Miu Miu bracelet...it was just too cute to leave it behind...

Paris is calling

2009-05-18T16:19:00.002+02:00

I'm gone to Paris for a few days...I'm so ready for some quality girl time with my friend Helena, some shopping and lots of inspiration....

Picture: Hanneli Mustaparta

a pile of Vogue....

2009-05-13T09:11:00.002+02:00

... and fashion books is enough to perfectly decorate a room, as shown by Julia Restoin-Roitfeld in her minimalist NY appartment.

Picture: Fashionoligie

tee time

2009-05-12T11:36:00.008+02:00

Currently, I'm obsessed with t-shirts. I just got this new one from Star Styling: Rest in Peace Yves Saint Laurent. It's slightly oversized and goes perfectly with skinny jeans or leggins, love it!

Then, I am also a big fan of the 5 Preview shirts. They are having a new collaboration with the Swedish shop Weekday and selling these two tees. Unfortunatelly, there are just available in Scandinavia...

Alternatively, there is still the classy Via Cavour t-shirt from 5 Preview, which can be ordered via their blog. However, I am not sure if it is still available...

I also really like this T-shirt by blogger Danny Roberts with the Girls in Glasses...

... and of course the good old Save Anna tee from Christopher LeeSauve...

Pictures: 5preview.blogspot, igorandandre.blogspot, christopherleesauve.com

Daisy's big sis

2009-05-12T10:53:00.003+02:00

This Fall Marc Jacobs is introducing his new fragrance Lola, with the face of Karlie Kloss.
In contrast to Daisy, Lola is supposed to be more vampy, sensual and flirty...
I am excited to try it out!!

Picture: Fashion Copious

in these pants...

2009-05-11T10:25:00.002+02:00

Picture: Nast Magazine

bite me...

2009-05-07T10:34:00.011+02:00

After missing the whole Twilight-hype last year, I finally watched the movie last week and I kind of really like it! Robert Pattison is sooooo cute!

Check out this great Vanity Fair shoot with the cast members...

...I love the whole laid-back atmosphere of the shoot, plus these kids are so damn cool and gorgeous!

Pictures: Vanity Fair.com

Wang par excellence

2009-05-05T10:10:00.005+02:00

This is how I envision THE Wang girl: grungy, effortless and somehow still classy!

I simply love this outfit, which was captured by fabulous Garance in Australia.

I reminds me of the fact that I never found that perfect beanie last winter (snif), that I have to customize/slash my jeans and that I am still searching for that perfect boy friend blazer!

Picture: Garance Dore

deja-vu in red

2009-05-05T09:53:00.003+02:00

Some time ago, I came across these Chloe boots in petrol blue and just loved them. But now that I discovered them in red, I like them even better...wicked!!!:)

Picture: Jak&Jil

prom cool

2009-05-05T00:01:00.007+02:00

Each year Teen Vogue presents a prom issue, which I love to read and which always makes me wish being a 16 year old American girl attending her first prom...
In this April's issue there is the really cute editorial "Twilight", showing a rather vamped-up, kind of "Luella girl" take on the prom dress:

Pictures: Teen Vogue.com

Art Cologne

2009-05-02T19:30:00.014+02:00

Last week I visited the Art Cologne, the biggest German fair for contemporary art, with my girlfriends. After negative press during the last two years, the fair was able to recover and showed some good pieces. Voila a few impressions:

My friend Lena playing with colours...

girly girls...

2009-04-30T11:43:00.001+02:00

Picture: Jak&Jil

Shine on

2009-04-29T19:07:00.006+02:00

After nearly two weeks of perfect weather, it just started getting all rainy again...so in order to distract myself I turn to Australian Fashion Week and I'm just totally taken with the Australian girls' gorgeous and oh-so fresh outfits:

I just love this A-Wang sweater worn with the sheer leggins...

...and this girl really rocks her Missoni frock. So I always thought that anything more than a Missoni scarf could be overkill, but this lady taught me better!

Then, I have also been spending some quality time with my new MiuMiu gladiators, which means walking them around in my 25 square feet student appartment...:) I can't wait for summer, so I can take them out for real!!!

Pictures: Garance Dore, Les Mads

Karl meets Repetto...

2009-04-19T13:46:00.005+02:00

...and voila the results: these adorable patent leather sandals with removable tutu! Just too cute...

They will be available soon chez Colette in Paris and at Repetto stores.

Pictures: Colette

Cat Power

2009-04-18T22:27:00.005+02:00

Voila my new headband from Accesorize, just love it....

plus I need need need this studded jeans vest from Levis!

Picture: Hayashi Paper

Perfect day in Paris

2009-04-13T23:07:00.002+02:00

I love this spot for Miss Dior Cherie by Sofia Copolla, it's so full of perfect, girly things....!

I've been tagged!

2009-04-13T18:15:00.004+02:00

Marit from www.mdstyling.nl tagged me!

Rules
1. Respond and rework: answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own. I removed: ‘What would you like to get rid of?’ And added: ‘What are your plans for this summer?’
2. Tag eight other un-tagged people.

Questions

What is your current obsession?
Everything Isabel Marant and boy friend blazers (however, I did not yet find the perfect one...)

What is your weirdest obsession?
Well, let's see...I drink lots of water with Ginger, as this is supposed to be super healthy. And I'm addicted to cereals, could eat them all day long!

What are you wearing today?
Harem pants by Isabel Marant Etoile, simple white t-shirt and a cropped Zara blazer.

Why is today special?
Well, it's Eastern and I'm having a very relaxed day.

What would you like to learn to do?
I'd love to make a pilot's license someday!

What’s for dinner today?
Some salad with chicken, avocado, olives, lots of other healthy stuff...

What’s the last thing you bought?
A striped shirt from Petit Bateau, it's totally cute and perfect for summer.

What are you listening to right now?
The Kooks, Bloc Party, the Virgins...

What is your favorite weather?
As long as there are no negative temperatures and no rain, I'm fine with everything!

What is on your bedside table?
Chloe, lip balm, Huile Satinee from Clarins, a bunch of magazines and some books, which I'm trying to read for a half a year now...

What is your most challenging goal right now?
Getting finished with my Masters and find a job I really like!

What do you think about the person who tagged you?
Marit has a fabulous style and really great outfits, I'm a bit jealous about her new Topshop Harem pants:-)!

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
New York

Favorite vacation spot?
Portugal, where I grew up and spend some fabulous years of my life!!

What would you like to have in your hands right now?
Lanvin flats and Balenciaga bag.

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
San Diego! I had the best time there...I'd grab my girlfriends over there, spend some time at the beach and finish the day with a great dinner and party at Jack's in LaJolla!!

Which language do you want to learn? Chinese or Russian.

What is your must have at the moment? A.P.C. boyfriend blazer

One thing that you would snitch out of someone’s closet, with no regrets?
Well probabley anything out of SJP's closet...

What’s the favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?
my new MiuMiu gladiators

What is your dream job?
I'd love to have my own business! Alternatively, I'd like to do marketing and PR for some fashion house.

What are your plans for this summer?
I want to take some time to vistit my friends, who are studying abroad right now and make an internship!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-13T13:03:00.002+02:00

I just got a ticket to Paris! I'm going there in May to meet my dearest friend Helena, I' m so excited!!

Picture: Fifi Lapin

LOVE!!

2009-04-08T12:19:00.007+02:00

Since Gala presented her newest MiuMiu bag, I am totally obsessed. This croco clutch, with the little heart charm at the strap, is just adorable. It's perfect to carry around at day and also great for night. Apparently, this larger version is just available at MiuMiu stores.

These are the smaller versions, I found in the internet...

This bag is so perfect for summer... I better start saving now :)

Pictures: inside amlul's closet, mytheresa

Stripes alarm!

2009-04-03T10:30:00.011+02:00

Striped shirts are just fabulous! They go with everything, add a certain French chic to an outfit and for me they are THE summer must-have. I love how these stylish ladies wear their striped shirts:

Rather classy with a navy blue blazer or a trench coat...

...paired with a skirt and black basics...

...mixed with colour or other patterns...

...or even a bit more grungy...

...now that we have the inspirations, we just need the shirt. My favourite one from A.P.C. seems to be sold out! So I'm searching for alternatives...any ideas??

Pictures: Nast Magazine, Ellen Kling, The Satorialist, Linn, My daily style, Garance Dore, inside Am lul's closet

Cozy layering

2009-03-28T11:27:00.005+01:00

It's one of these lazy weekends and you wanna dress cozy, while still looking great?
Take some cues from these two ladies in their oh so cool outfits:

Pictures: Nast Magazine

Done!

2009-03-27T13:56:00.003+01:00

After staying up the entire night, I finished my paper and even mananged to do a good presentation the next moring...I feel so relieved. Now I am gonna sleep all weekend long!

Picture: Love Magazine via Fashionsquad

TEFAF impressions

2009-03-22T22:16:00.011+01:00

Today, it's the last day of TEFAF and I want to share some of my impressions. Voila a few pictures showing some great pieces of art, my friend Carola and me and the interior decoration of the fair...

a great Warhol - the green is so exceptional

Carola and a fabulous piece by Damian Hirst

Chagal

Nolde

this sculpture by Anish Kapoor totally draws you in, it has such a special aura

the TEFAF is known for its rich flower decoration. The walls of the main entrance were covered with pink and white roses - so pretty!!!

Actually, the TEFAF is so much more fabulous than I could ever capture on pictures...

Happy Friday

2009-03-20T12:03:00.007+01:00

This morning I came home to my parents after a long week of work, studies and late hour library sessions. So, it totally made my day to find some unexpected surprises waiting for me!

First, I got a package from my dearest friend Helena from New York! (Go check her lovely site: http://www.sgcoterie.com/).

She sent me these incredibly cute earings, which go perfectly with all of my outfits

And this really adorable NY souvenir. It shall remind me each day of the fact that I finally HAVE to plan my NY trip!!!

Then, my mom brought me some small gifts from Paris

It almost felt like Birthday today :)

busy busy

2009-03-18T20:47:00.004+01:00

Sorry for my recent absence, but I am literally covered with work, there are some important deadlines and exams coming up and I just wish my days were twice as long!! So I guess I won't be blogging too much during the next days, but I make sure to post at least some great TEFAF pics very soon! xoxo

Picture: Lorick NY

Back to basics

2009-03-15T10:19:00.003+01:00

Nothing more to add.

Picture: Jak&Jil

TEFAF

2009-03-12T00:31:00.007+01:00

The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), which is the world's most prestigious art and antiques fair, is going to take place from the 13. - 22.03 here in Maastricht. I went there last year for the first time and was speachless about the incredible masterpieces showcased, most of which you would actually expect to see in a Museum. Last year's highlight was a van Gogh painting priced at 30 million Euros; so these are the dimension were are actually talking about!

Tomorrow is going to be the preview, which is just insane: people arriving in their private jets, the creme de la creme of galerists and art collectors!

In case you are interested in art, this fair is absolutely worthwhile. However, tickets are rather expensive at 55 Euros per person.

I am going to be there tomorrow at the preview (!) and some other days and I'll make sure to keep you posted about all the art and glamour!!

goody bag

2009-03-11T21:51:00.006+01:00

These bags from the Chanel Fall 09 collection really made me smile. I vaguely remeber having something similar when I was a little girl to store my dolls' accessories. Obviously, these versions are more sophisticated holding an adorable quilted bag and other useful Chanel things. It is a bit unclear if these bag creations have any practical relevance; but still Karl just always has the best und funniest ideas and who would say no to the Chanel goody bag??

Pictures: couture.com

clothes that girls want to wear!

2009-03-10T23:43:00.005+01:00

I am deeply in love with everything Isabel Marant.
So, despite several bloggers already having reviewed it, I just HAVE to show my personal highlights from Marant's Fall 09 collection:

It is perfect: the Harem pants tucked into knee-high boots, fur, leopard, tweed, studded boots...

needless to say that I would even rob a bank to get all of this...

Pictures: style.com

pretty in the rain

2009-03-10T15:31:00.012+01:00

After a series of beautiful, sunny days, I was seriously hoping that Spring could start anytime soon...so my dissapointment was huge, when I woke up this morning and it was raining terribly...and it didn't stop since!
I hate rain, my hair gets curly, I don't know which shoes to wear....ahhh it's no good!
Then again what to expect when you live in central Europe??
In the end, it's all about making the best out of it, trying to enjoy yourself and being fabulous, no matter the weather! Just don't forget to bring an umbrella, ever :)

Pictures: Jak&Jil, Garance Dore

Happy B-day Barbie

2009-03-09T19:13:00.013+01:00

Today, it's Barbie's 50th Birthday, and after all these years she still looks stunning and remains a best-seller.

Barbie has always been very controversial concering her adequateness as a kids toy and the distorted image of women she is said to convey.

As for me, I had lots of Barbies, perhaps 40 or so, and 3 Kens and the Jeep, the dream house, and countless outfits....:) and after all I would not consider myself as having been taught a wrong beauty ideal. What I actually want to say is that Barbie is fun and I always enjoyed having them. I guess on the weekend I have to get my old Barbie box out of the basement:)

As you can see below, Barbie experienced quite a developement since her early days...

That's the first Barbie in her striped swimsuit. (Ken used to look so different, too!)

I guess, that's the Barbie of my era with a huge fringe, bright make-up and all the funky outfits:)

Well and that's today's Barbie with perfect hair and smokey eyes.

These are some of the Designers' versions of Barbie:

Calvin Klein

Anna Sui

And recently Karl styled and photographed some Barbies. They can be admired in form of a little exibition at Colette in Paris from today until March 15.

Pictures: Vogue.de

crazy mix

2009-03-09T11:55:00.004+01:00

I like this outfit: all the layering, mixing different patterns and textures. It's so different - in a good way.

Picture: the facehunter

leopard scarf

2009-03-08T22:00:00.007+01:00

I have been searching for a great leopard scarf, like this one from Louis Vuitton for a long time...
Last week, I finally found one chez Zara...

the scarf is really cozy and so versatile, due to the dark shades. I guess, I'm gonna wear it a lot!!

By the way, today was the most beautiful Sunday in a long time. I spent my day sitting in a Cafe, sipping Latte Machiatto and absorbing the sun...it felt so good!

Picture: LouisVuitton.com

Coco Avant Chanel

2009-03-07T11:36:00.004+01:00

Finally, the trailer of the biopic about Coco Chanel is out. Audrey Tautou (excellent choice!!) is starring the young Gabriele, which revolutionized women's wear and thus helped to form the modern woman. The movie is based on the biography by Edmonde Charles-Roux and deals with the first, less pleasant part, of Coco's life, which she always tried very hard to hide. So the movie is going to be exciting, as it reveals new facets of this great woman; plus the customes are going to be supervised by Karl himself!

The movie is going to start April 22 in France and Belgium. The date of release for the U.S. is not yet set; it is showing in the Netherlands May 28, but unfortunatelly I found no info on the start in Germany.

Enough of talking, voila le trailer, which is just avaliable in French:

Pictures: Tinkas Welt der Kostümfilme

c'est rouge, c'est chic

2009-03-07T09:34:00.003+01:00

Perfect shades of red at the Gucci Fall 09 show.

Picture: Jak&Jil

Big shoulders

2009-03-06T23:28:00.021+01:00

At first I was a bit skeptical about the "big shoulders" trend. But once I got used to it, I can't actually get enough anymore! I wonder when Zara & Co. are finally showing some great pieces with big shoulder pads, I'll be the first to get one....!!

Christophe Decarnin is the master of big shoulders, they're again a big theme in his new Fall 09 collection.

Twenty8Twelve also showed some nice tops with big shoulders. I really like the left one, it should be pretty easy to wear...

Emanuelle in a Balmain jacket

Garance Dore's friend Chloe also in Balmain

A fashionista at the Balmain runway show

Teen Vogue Intern Elana (on the left) with a gorgeous Blazer

Two ladies on the street showing huge shoulder pads

Pictures: Style.com, Jak&Jil, Garance Dore, Fashionolgie, Teen Vogue.com, the Satorialist

Bravissimo

2009-03-05T00:33:00.011+01:00

To me Missoni is the best collection from Milano and probably my very favourite of all the Fall shows seen until now. The looks are so fresh - I love all the layering, the long scarfs, the loose leggins, the pale colour palette, the delicate knits...its pure perfection!

Pictures: Style.com

Army girl

2009-03-04T13:32:00.004+01:00

Les Voguettes just have the most impeccable style! Most of the times they wear all black outfits with a special twist. This time I'm totally smitten with Geraldine's choice of mixing black basics with an unexpected army shorts! It looks so great... where can I get one...?!?

Picture: Garance Dore

Fame Leggins

2009-03-04T13:12:00.005+01:00

Last week I discovered these leggins, called Fame, in the shop window of Wolford. It's such a fun idea that you can wrap them around your ankle and I imagine they just look fabulous with heels and even flats. Then again, they cost around 70 Euros and I'm in doubt if they do actually look good, if you don't have the longest legs....

So what do you think about this precious legware, is it a must-have for Spring or rather not...?

picture: woldford.de

got sneakers?

2009-03-01T15:58:00.003+01:00

When I was younger I used to wear sneakers a lot, but I totally converted to flats now. However, I miss wearing sneakers; especially when you have to walk cobblestone streets all day, like here in Maastricht, they are the most comfortable choice. So I started to search a great pair for Spring...

at Colette I saw these adorable Lanvin sneakers. Unfortunatelly, their price is slightly over the top...

Then, I also like these sleek new Converse Chucks...

Do you guys have any other ideas???

Pictures: Barneys NY, converse.com

Lindsay

2009-02-26T23:29:00.007+01:00

I like Lindsay.
I really do, despite all the drama and scandals...
Perhaps, it's because I sometimes still think of her as the cute little redhead, she used to be when she starred in the Parent trap, playing the twins Hallie and Annie (one of my favourite movies, when I was a kid)...
or perhaps it's because I feel empathy with her. After all, growing up is not always easy, in particular when you're always in the spotlight and don't get any support at home...
well, I think Lindsay is a special girl. That is why I really like these pictures by Hedi Slimane: Lindsay looks flirty but also fragile and really beautiful in her own way!

Pictures: Hedi Slimane

pretty & punk

2009-02-26T00:35:00.006+01:00

I'm so busy that I can hardly catch up on all the Fashion shows, which were shown in NY and London...and there is also Milan FW starting today...I don't even know where to star!
So I just post some Luella looks, cause I love Luella, each season again!!
This time I particularly like all the cute gold details and the zippers...and it's great that each model has a unique styling.

Pictures: Style.com

Alaaf you

2009-02-23T21:49:00.008+01:00

It's Carnival and in Cologne the celebrations are huge! It practically means six days of partying, dressing up, drinking beer (not so my favourite) and having fun with good old friends.
For me Carnival turned out to be sweet and short this year. I went partying on Thursday, but got ill shortly after:(
Well, on the day I actually went out, I dressed up as Minnie Mouse, with a black tulle skirt, little tailored jacket, lots of bows and pearl necklaces, my "customized" Chucks and my black "Minnie ears".

Voila, the result:

It was a really fun day...

Alaaf to all of you!

red carpet, white dresses

2009-02-23T21:20:00.008+01:00

The major trend at this year's Oscar night seems to be about creamy white, strapless dresses. These ladies' choices are just fabulous:

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive

Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab Haute Couture

Jessica Biel in a sculptural Prada dress

Penelope Cruz in a princess like vintage Balmain circa 1950

I also really liked Natalie Portman in a girlie pink Rodarte dress.

Pictures: style.com

alexaalexaalexa

2009-02-23T13:16:00.005+01:00

I LOVE this girl. She is really THE London girl par excellence: quirky, rock-chic, über-cool...

Thanks to Garance for taking this amazing picture of her - Alexa's outfit is totally stunning!

Picture: Garance Dore

go for Pompons

2009-02-21T13:57:00.008+01:00

I'm telling you, forget beanie & co, next winter it's all gonna be about pompon covered knit hats a la Diane von Furstenberg!! I so need one of these for winter, to keep me warm, while looking super stylish!

Diane's whole A/W 09 collection was just superbe! I like how she mixes patterns and fabrics and interprets the whole ethno theme, which was already huge for Spring 09, in a winterly way. All her pieces seem super cozy, yet elegant and chic.

Pictures: style.com

Luella's big sis

2009-02-20T10:46:00.004+01:00

Erin Fetherson showed a truely wonderful collection in New York. In contrast to her usual flowy dresses, she incorporated a lot of structure and pulled off bell-shaped skirts with little tailored jackets, while keeping her very personal "fairy tale" touch.
All in all, the collection reminded me a lot of the Luella girl. Just more grown-up, polished and sophisticated!
Compare it yourself: Luella from past three seasons vs. Erin Fetherson A/W 09.

Pictures: style.com

Bloc Party concert

2009-02-18T00:42:00.008+01:00

I just came back from the Bloc Party concert and I had a great time!! The boys were so adorable with their British accent, trying to speak some German, and all the songs were so much better in live! I made some videos, but they're really bad quality...so instead I'm just showing you my outfit of tonight.

I'm wearing Zara shorts and jacket, Armed Angels T-shirt and Prego boots.
Ohh, and of course in real "groupi" spirit I had to buy one of their T-shirts:)

Carine and Rachel...

2009-02-17T13:10:00.003+01:00

...backstage at Marc Jacobs.

Picture: Jeremy Kost for Fashionista

the Wang girl...

2009-02-15T23:35:00.008+01:00

...kind of seems more grown-up. Wang does more tailoring, structure, luxury like fur elements and crocodile pattern. Despite all sophistication, the Wang girl stays true to herself: sexy, fierce and just enough rock'n'roll. I LIKE it!

Pictures: style.com

Rag & Bone A/W 09

2009-02-15T23:06:00.009+01:00

This collection is one of my very personal favourites from NY Fashion Week until now. Each piece is cool, edgy, full of energy, yet wearble. I could totaly see myself in these clothes, which seem to follow the theme of an urban warrior girl, as style.com puts it.

Pictures: style.com

Tequila works

2009-02-15T11:48:00.004+01:00

This is how you motivate your people during fashion week :)
Alex knows how to make it work!

Later, I'm gonna post some of my favourite collections from NY fashion week up to now!

Pictures: Fashionologie

Valentine's picks

2009-02-14T22:18:00.005+01:00

In full V-day spirit, I have to present you the accessories du jour, both from Marc Jacobs (who else could be that genious?!)

How LOVELY is this bag??

I saw these flats at Colette in Paris and I'm in love ever since...

Pictures: Barneys NY, My Theresa

Mothers & Daughters

2009-02-14T21:24:00.013+01:00

On this Valentine's day I want to make a post about a very special relationship: the one between mothers and daughters!
A mother is a crucial person in a young girl's life, giving her a role model of the women she wants to become eventually. In turn, a daughter might challenge her mother to keep young in the inside. It is for sure a mutual giving and taking, a constant learning process for both, which might develop into a great friendship in the course of life.
I am very fascinated by this mother-daughter bond! This is why I just love the advertising concept of Comptoir des Cotonniers. Each season they call for mother-daughter castings and select pairs to represent their brand. It is such a perfect idea to convey a brand image by showing beauty across generations!
Here I scanned you some pages of the current fall/winter catalogue:

Some other gorgeous mothers & daughters:

Carine & Julia

Caroline & Charlotte

Mother & daughter captured on the street by the Satorialist

And of course there are still the super cool moms with their mini look-alikes...:)

Emanuelle Alt and her daughter

Katie & Suri

Pictures: TFS, Jak&Jil, the Satorialist

Valentine

2009-02-14T09:13:00.004+01:00

Happy V-day to all of you! Spread the love...

Another fabulous collage by JustJR!

Isabel Marant oui/non ?

2009-02-13T18:08:00.007+01:00

Today, I went to Muchachas, my favourite boutique here in Maastricht. They just got a whole new bunch of Isabel Marant spring clothes! I am so in love with this brand, so I had to try it all on immediately. I really like this skirt, it's so cute. Still I'm not 100% sure...
What do you guys think, buy it yes or no?

They also had a really cute washed out denim jacket and a lovely summer dress!
I really had to restrain myself from buying it all at once...

simply cool.

2009-02-12T11:29:00.003+01:00

Everything about this outfit is perfect: the biker boots, leather jacket, Balenciaga bag, beanie paired with wavy hair...LOVE it!

Picture: stockholm streetstyle

Sonia Rykiel in Paris

2009-02-12T00:06:00.014+01:00

When I was in Paris two weeks ago, I visited the Sonia Rykiel exhibit in Les Arts Decoratifs. This first major retrospective of Rykiel's work was organized on the occasion of her 4oth anniversary. The exhibit showcases her various creations since 1986, combined with fashion photographs and runway videos. I really enjoyed it, as it brings you a bit closer to this fascinating women, who revolutionized the fashion scene and paved the way for more freedom of expression in clothing.
Voila, some impressions of the exhibit:

The candy coloured stripes are one of the label's hallmarks.

Two gorgeous dresses!

This is Sonia's "crazy" sweater collection. (I guess the one with the big flower is worn by Carrie on her Paris trip).

The exhibit closes with the tribute collection by 30 of the most famous designers, which was organized by daughter Nathalie Rykiel as a surprise for the anniversary.

These are the super fun creations from Margiela, Gautier and Lagerfeld:

The exhibit is still opened until 19. April. So if you go to Paris, don't miss it!!

Pictures: lesartsdecoratifs.fr, style.com

outrageous...?

2009-02-11T13:38:00.006+01:00

Voila, the new Calvin Klein ad campaign for Spring 09 with top models Anna Selezneva, Anna Jagodzinska and Natasha Poly, photographed by Steven Meisel. In original CK spirit, the campaign shows lots of skin and screams pure sex.

Its appearance caused quite some scandel in the U.S, where the TV spot will only be available in a scensored version. You can watch the full version chez http://www.calvinkleininc.com/. What do you think? As for me, I LIKE it!

It's by far not the first time that a CK ad shocked the public. Just remember the legendary ad with, then 15- year old, Brooke Shields claiming: "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins".

And of course all the controversial ads with Kate Moss embodying the "heroine chic". This is on of the most famous shots for the Calvin Klein Obsession ad campaign, which caused Kate's huge break through in 1993.

Pictures: Vogue.fr, TFS, channel4

Even in times of recession...

2009-02-08T23:56:00.012+01:00

...there is some space for dreams!

I have been super busy last week working on the international sweets fair in Cologne, which left me with hardly any time to blog. I have been meaning to post these pictures from the Spring Haute Couture Shows for some time, they are just too wonderful!

Voila, the all white collection by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. The pieces are so romantic, yet very modern. I particularly like the models' hair, with all the artsy paper roses, camellias and feathers in it.

I also really like the Givenchy collection. It is very light compared to Tisci's usual look, but still fierce. The catwalk covered with rose petals is such a lovely detail!

Lastly, I have to show you this great collage by JustJr about the stunning and so exotic Lacroix collection. He makes the best and most inspirational collages ever!! Now that I got photoshop I have to work on my skills...BIG to-do!

Pictures: style.com, justjr

Cool kids

2009-02-07T12:46:00.005+01:00

Julia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld are doing the Spring Campaign for Mango.
Could there be anything cooler than a super hip pair of sibblings rocking an add campaign together?!

I just love them...they are so much like their fabulous mom!!

Pictures: fashionologie.com

Paris goodies

2009-02-06T21:25:00.010+01:00

Shopping in Paris is insane!
The city offers everything a shopping addict could possibly wish for: fabulous French brands like Isabel Marant and Zadig&Voltaire, boutiques from all the big designers and great vintage shops...and of course there is shopping mekka Colette, which is one of the most inspirational stores ever!
But when shopping in Paris there are not just great clothes, but also über-stylish people to look at (e.g. I spotted French Voguette Geraldine Saglio at le Bon Marche!). Well and if you ever feel tired of all the shopping, you can just make a pit-stop chez Laduree!

I already showed you the black dress I got from Z&V. These are some of my other Paris buys:

Scarf and belt from Zadig & Voltaire.

Isabel Marant tunic.

Black pair of classy Repetto flats.

And of course I got the fabulous Lara Stone issue, way too many macaroons and I finally bought the great Marc Jacobs documentary from Arte, which is just availble in MJ stores.

zipper dress

2009-02-04T00:28:00.003+01:00

This is a really cute black dress I got on sale at Zadig & Voltaire in Paris!

Mr. Hatman...

2009-02-02T07:08:00.007+01:00

I was offered this shopping bag chez Isabel Marant in Paris - I think it is such a fun and cute idea!

I wish you all a great new week!!

very Parisian...

2009-01-31T17:02:00.003+01:00

I just came back from Paris and I miss it terribly...

Picture: the Satorialist

ParisParisParis

2009-01-27T23:56:00.005+01:00

I'm gone to Paris for a few days...

I'll report back on shopping, food and French fabulousness!
xoxo

Picture: Jak & Jil

10 minutes at Zara are enough to...

2009-01-27T21:01:00.005+01:00

...try 5 different outfits, violate several new year resolutions and get totally excited for the new spring looks.
Today, I had to run some errands and took a few minutes in between to "look around" at Zara. Well as you can imagine, it turned out to be a little more than just having a quick look, as a new bunch of spring clothes had just arrived...
Voila, some of the pieces, which I particullary liked:

these lace-up, peep-toes

these boots a la Isabel Marant SS09

this cozy scarf with different pink shades

well and this military style Tunic, which goes perfectly with the scarf and which I ended up buying...it's always the same story...

Should we skip summer...?

2009-01-26T22:37:00.010+01:00

The pre-fall looks, which belong to the designers' more accessible and wearable in-between collections, are all around. Some of them are so pretty, I would wanna wear them right now!

One of the most covered ones and also one of my favourites is the pre-fall collection by Balenciaga, which is said to be already a good indication for the actual fall collection (can't wait to see it!). I just love the slouchy trousers and fur elements!

Voila, two other collections, which I really like and would immediately wear:
A. Wang is more about the cool and sleek gal...

...whereas Chloe is girly, charming and romantic as always!

Pictures: style.com

Wanna play dress-up...?

2009-01-26T00:44:00.009+01:00

...then just take a look at Luella spring girls for some funny, cute ideas:

mix up bright colours and flower prints, go for bows, brooches, nets in the hair, lots of pearl necklaces, little gloves...just overload!!!

Pictures: Dazed Digital

Is it ever too early for Chanel?

2009-01-23T10:12:00.004+01:00

Some time ago, this picture caused controversial discussions on some blogs, and yes well I agree with concerns about spoiling your kid too early. STILL, this is the most adorable picture ever...!

Picture: Jak & Jil

my take on harem pants

2009-01-22T09:42:00.007+01:00

I have been searching them for a long time: the über-cool, drop-crotch pants a la Emanuelle Alt. They have been seen in many different versions on spring runways and begun hitting high street stores like Zara & Co. Now I finally found my perfect pair! They're from Isabel Marant Etoile and I bougth them at my favourite store here in Maastricht!

I think they look great with a pair of heels and a slim blazer for the evening, and just a tank and flats for daytime!

a girl named Chloe

2009-01-21T23:26:00.009+01:00

Lately, Garance Dore has been posting these stunning pictures of her friend Chloe. This girl is a real natural beauty and wears the most expensives clothes in such a nonchalant and cool way. I just have to show the pictures here, as I keep on thinking about them all the time...

I love the way this Chloe girl wears the Balmain top with the sharply defined shoulders...and pairs it with amazing Lanvin pants and Balenciaga shoes...

This is my dream outfit!

...the top is lovely from the back, too.

Here, she is wearing a Lanvin silk top and this pretty Balenciaga dress with little black dotts...

Pictures: Garance Dore

Chateau Chateau

2009-01-20T19:51:00.009+01:00

Today, I made little trip to Chateau St. Gerlach, near Maastricht...

I'm wearing a twenty8twelve skirt by S.Miller, FCUK cardigan, Petit Bateau shirt & Drykorn coat.

Chauteau St. Gerlach is a luxirious hotel in Valkenburg near Maastricht. It's located in a nature reserve and consists of old monumental buildings. It has a really cute bistrot, called Bistrot de Liege, which offers weekly menues, small local dishes and delicious cakes. My personal favourite is the home-made Apfelstrudel!

I'm cute, I'm flirty, I'm pink...

2009-01-20T19:32:00.008+01:00

So, what is hiding inside this lovely birthday gift, which I got this morning??

I think, I'm in love with you!! We're gonna have so much fun, dinner parties and long nights out...

Officially addicted...

2009-01-20T01:32:00.008+01:00

I have a new addiction, next to SATC, the O.C. (excluding season 4) and gossip girl: MTV's the City! I was never a big fan of the Hills, but the story of Whitney moving from L.A to New York kind of caught me: she starts her job at Diane von Fürstenberg, gets acquainted to her new environment and falls in love with a player kind of guy - in short lots of drama, plus the girls' impeccable style.

The new episodes air Mondays at 10 pm and you can watch them here: http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/the-city/series.jhtml

Whitney with her beau Jay

Olivia Palermo & Whitney's friend Erin

Apart from great outfits, the girls always style their hair in a really cute way with small, pulled back braids!

Pictures: MTV, Google Pictures

it's raining baby

2009-01-20T00:39:00.009+01:00

It's one of those days, where it rains all the time. For me the perfect choice under these circumstances is to get out my Hunters, which keep me dry and still look really cool!

So, I just found out that Hunter is teaming up with Jimmy Choo to create the "most luxirious Wellington boot around."

I think it's a fun idea to mix the traditional, outdoor appeal of the Hunters with the sophisticated sexiness of Jimmy Choo. And voila the result: rubber with crocodile print, a gold buckle and some rivet details, pretty fancy, huh?

The boots are exclusively available at Bristish and American Jimmy Choo stores and via a waiting list on the brand's website from May onwards. So probabley next time in Glastonbury, we'll spot some celebrities wearing the new HunterChoos. As for me, I guess I will stick to my good old, simple Hunters to walk through the mud on days like these!

Picture: Vogue.co.uk

start the week with a smile...

2009-01-19T10:44:00.006+01:00

I just love this Moschino ad, it puts me in a good mood instantly!
- Never take yourself to serious, be it in fashion or in life!!

Picture: Rock the Trend

Isabel Marant SS09

2009-01-18T23:29:00.009+01:00

I'm in love with this effortlessly chic collection - the boots are to die for!

Pictures: IsabelMarant.com

Teen is hot

2009-01-18T21:48:00.016+01:00

I JUST LOVE TEEN VOGUE!
Although I am not technically a teenie anymore, I buy Teen Vogue each month! I like the girlie vibe of the magazine, plus they have the best editorials! Don't get me wrong: I very much appreciate the work of the "grown-up" Vogues, their editorials are real pieces of art and I could delve into them for hours...still sometimes I find it hard to adopt what I see to my own personal style. The very fresh editorials of Teen Vogue, instead, usually inspire me in a very practical way, I always find a combination I would immediately want to try out for myself!

Just take this January's issue: the editorial shown below is just lovely with its washed out denims, pastel colours, liberty-print florals and messy hair. Somehow, it reminds me vaguely of Burberry SS09, yet styled in a very easy, young and playful way.

One last thought: maybe I keep on reading Teen Vogue as some kind of unconscious defense from growing older...?

Nooo - I think it's rather due to the fabulous Teen-Voguettes and the great work they put into each single issue!!

Team Teen Vogue

Pictures: the Satorialist, scans by myself

MaastrichtMaastricht

2009-01-18T14:17:00.013+01:00

I already mentioned in earlier posts that I am studying in Maastricht, which is a small, charming city in the South of the Netherlands. Apart from the great Business School, Maastricht has a lot to offer: cute shops and exquisit boutiques, excellent restaurants, lots of art galleries and antique shops. Once a year the city hosts the TEFAF, which is one of the most prominent and exclusive art fairs in the world. All in all, Maastricht is really special, not only due to its importance in the art scene, but also its symbolic role in European history. I will share with you some of my very personal insights about Maastricht and start with a shopping guide, which is to come very soon!

BFF

2009-01-18T14:09:00.003+01:00

There is nothing better than spending some quality time with your best friends, especially if you didn't see them for a long long time...

outstanding

2009-01-16T14:00:00.003+01:00

These Chanel shoes are simply outstanding...

Picture: Jak&Jil

Princess Tam Tam

2009-01-15T23:34:00.010+01:00

In my opinion a great look begins with what you wear first: the right lingerie gives you self-confidence and makes you feel good and flirty! My personal favourites are the pieces from Princess Tam Tam. They are so cute and charming and very sexy in a sublime way! Next to lingerie, Princess Tam Tam also offers swim- and home wear.

Zum Glück gibt es die süßen Läden von Princess Tam Tam nicht mehr nur in Frankreich, sondern auch in Deutschland:
Berlin - Neue Schönhauserstr. 16
Hamburg - Monckebergstr. 7
Köln - Mittelstr. 12-14

Princess Tam Tam is in sales right now - I just got these two lovely pyjama pants...
So don't waste time and visit one of their boutiques!!!

Pictures: Princess Tam Tam

Passagen

2009-01-14T22:22:00.013+01:00

Next week, Cologne is hosting a major interior design event: the Passagen are a platform for established and international designers, furniture manufacturers, architects, new talents and young networks. There will be around 190 single exibitions, exciting new projects and plenty of cocktail hours!

Vom 19. -25. Januar finden in Köln wieder die Passagen statt.
Anlässlich des 20. Geburtstags, präsentiert sich das Design Event größer, frischer und spannendet denn je!
Ich habe einen der Veranstalter gefragt und für Euch zusammengefasst, was man auf keinen Fall verpassen darf:

1. Designers Fair: Die Designshow für freie, junge Künstler findet zum ersten mal statt und zeigt Tendenzen jenseits des Mainstream! Pre-opening mit Cocktails findet am Sonntag, den 18.01 von 15.00-21.00 uhr statt.
Veranstaltungsort: Rhein Triadem, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 5-7, 50668 Köln
Zeiten: Mo - Sa 11-22h, So 11-18h.
Außerdem im Rhein Triadem: junges Design aus dem Ruhrgebiet, junges Design aus den Niederlanden und die Fatboy Lounge.

2. A&W- Designer des Jahres: Alfredo Häberli
Veranstaltungsort: Kölnischer Kunstverein, Hahnenstr. 6, 50667 Köln
Zeiten: Mo - Sa 11-20h, So 11-18h

3. Highway Europa: Designübergreifendes, interaktives Projekt zum Thema Starßenleben! Aufeiandertreffen von Kunst und Alltag auf der Gladbacher Strasse. Sehr spannend! Nähere Infos unter: www.highway-europa.de

Und zu guter Letzt am Dienstag, den 20. Januar großer Cocktail Abend im Belgischen Viertel!Genauere Termine findet Ihr unter: http://www.voggenreiter.com/passagen09/
Have fun!

Pictures: Sabine Voggenreiter

Sleek chic

2009-01-14T09:10:00.005+01:00

Pure perfection: the sleek hair, the lipstick, Ray Bans and the fur stole!

Picture: Jak&Jil

show me your closet!

2009-01-13T13:24:00.006+01:00

Jessie from Les Mads is asking us to share our ideas and inspirations on how to structure a closet! A well assorted closet is always a difficult undertaking...I think it requires space and descipline and a lot of love for your clothes...So here I'm showing you mine; this is my closet in Maastricht, where I'm studying. Back home I have a larger one with more stuff, so this might not be too representative...but still...

By the way, this is how I keep my earings and necklaces.

Ahhh, I wish I had Carrie's closet...

wine tasting

2009-01-12T23:16:00.015+01:00

On Saturday I did a really interesting wine tasting workshop

at Vintage in Cologne. I learned how to classify wine by its colour, smell and taste, the different quality levels and the food they match best. I usually prefer red whine, but I tasted a very delicious white wine: a Muskateller from Wüttenberg. This wine is often mistaken for a sweet one, but indeed it is constructed in a dry way and goes perfectly with Asian food.

All in all, I had a great day, apart from eating too much bread with olive oil and mini quiches...

An alle aus Köln und Umgebung: die Vintage Genuss Schule auf der Hahnenstrasse ist eine perfekte Adresse: Neben Weinseminaren, kann man dort auch tolle Kochkurse machen, beispielsweise Antipasti, Seafood oder Veggie cuisine!

I'm wearing a Comptoir des Contonniers sleeveless dress, Mango jacket, See by Chloe coat and Moschino gloves.

Pictures: Vintage Genuss Schule

and the winner is...

2009-01-12T21:28:00.010+01:00

The Golden Globes just took place, after missing out last year due to the writers' strike. It's the first major red carpet event in the new year. The gowns were very glamorous, yet rather safe. These are my two favourite dresses; they are not particularly fierce, just really beautiful! Demi is wearing Dior (+ cute boyfriend) and Isla Fisher is wearing an asymmetric Carlos Miele gown:

I'm a bit disappointed by Cameron Diaz, as she is usually the most stunning on these events. Her Chanel dress is cute, but she can do better!

Pictures: The Cut

Chloe partout...

2009-01-12T00:13:00.006+01:00

I got this lovely Chloe candle as a gift for Christmas. Today, I will use it for the first time, so I can relax a bit before school starts again tomorrow.
The only problem: I' m already addicted to the parfum and I might get used to my whole environment smelling like Chloe...

the super wrap

2009-01-11T23:35:00.015+01:00

Voila my most versatile piece of clothing: the cozy from DKNY. You can wrap it in at least 12 different ways or just wear it with a great belt - and it's perfect for layering! These are some of my favourite ways to style it:

Lazy Sunday

2009-01-11T11:22:00.002+01:00

Picture: TFS