Category Archives: #MustHaves

So what are fashion #MustHaves ? For me these are the pieces worth to invest in. The pieces that instantly transform a dull look into a fashionable style. In this section I’m going to discuss my #MustHaves . So be prepared to find lots of posts about shoes, bags, sunglasses and jewellery here…

Chanel bags 2015 closeup …

The show video for “Boulevard Chanel”, the brands spring 2015 collection with a feminist riot theme is online. And I can only recommend to watch the video here, its really worth it. So time for a closeup of the Boulevard Chanel bag brigate …

Boulevard Chanel handbags

For all the lovers of the Chanel classic flap bag I could spot two versions on the runway – one an incredibly beautiful floral lace bag and the other interwoven white leather. On the chanel news feed was also a group of bags with a vintage newspaper like finish but guess it wasn’t in the show, pics style.com vogue.com chanel.com

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My top 3 from the Chanel grocery bag collection

After Paris Dallas (Chanel pre-fall collection) gave the Chanel classics, like Boy, flap and reissue bag, a vintage cowboy makeover the supermarket collection adapts them for the ghetto kids! Something like that might be one of the first thoughts that crosses once mind when having a look at the 2 parts from the Chanel fall collection. But taking a little deeper look I have to admit that there are some really great pieces hidden in the Chanel grocery bag collection, which starts to arrive slowly in store at the moment!

Chanel grocery bag

The orange and green Boy bag from the Chanel grocery bag collection are just the right items to inject a pop of bright color into the fall wardrobe. photos from chanel.com and purseblog.com

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Top 10 summer essentials – the no logo beach tote

After the straw hat, the sunglasses, the sleeveless shirt, the denim cutoffs, the flat sandals and the pearl earrings here comes summer essential number 7 – the beach tote. When it comes to the perfect beach tote the first thing I have to remind everyone of is to do yourself a favor and leave your designer logo tote from Louis Vuitton, Goyard or Michael Kors at home – it looks over styled to the max!!! So what are the best beach totes?

1. The no logo beach tote – Straw bag

Taking inspiration from Jane Birkin the ultimate perfect beach tote is a straw tote or basket. There are some brands offering great straw totes but its likely to get the best styles on a market directly at your holiday destination!

Jane Birkin

Some inspirations regarding no logo beach totes

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Fendi Karlito charm …?!?!

Fendi made quite a hit with its monster face bag charms which were presented on the fall 2013 runway for the first time. For spring 2014 a new and even cuter edition was launch and until today those little frightful fur balls still manage to capture the attention of street style photographers during fashion week. But Karl Lagerfeld would’t be Karl Lagerfeld if he would rest after one hit – For fall 2014 a new Fendi “It-bag” charm simply called “Karlito” was presented on the runway and decorated the purses of many couture week attendees…

Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld and his “mini me” Karlito…?! photo @ elle.com

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Dior fusion sneakers … A new trend?

It was last season that the couture world shocked us – There were urban sneakers on the runways. Not only at one show but at two – Chanel and Dior. While the Chanel version was an immediate love affair for me and I was more than happy to spot a similar shape on the Chanel supermarket ready to wear runway for this fall – the Dior version was something I found highly ugly. Something like a swim shoe. End of June 5 versions of the Dior fusion sneakers were taken out of the couture atelier and officially launched at the Parisian temple of cool – Colette! As I had expected the couture street style was full of woman wearing the Dior fusion sneakers to the shows.

Raf Simons

Blogger Susie Bubble wearing Dior fusion sneakers while attending the Haute Couture presentations in Paris, photos wwd and Harpers Bazaar

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Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots – Is it still stylish to wear them?

The Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots, which were first shown for spring 2011 are still quite a trend. Well, maybe not a real trend, but they still manage to capture the attention of photographers at fashion and art events! They are perfectly in line with the general trend towards flat, bulky and a little ugly shoes and look great with boyfriend jeans as well as shorts or short dresses! Here is some inspirations on how to make the best of your Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots this summer!

Alexander Wang

An attendant of Frieze NYC in May 2014 combining her Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots with a Junya Watanabe patchwork jeans and a Celine trapeze handbag. photo@style.com

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LV petite malle bag – Treasure trunk vs classic top closure minaudière

After talking about the new Chanel collections I don’t want to miss to discuss the other hot news for this fall. Of course its the arrival of Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut collection for Louis Vuitton including the highly anticipated lv petite malle bag. Sure taking inspiration from Vuittons roots as a trunk maker for the design of a handbag not only coincides with Ghesquière’s debut collection but also with the 160th anniversary of the house of Vuitton. Thus making the bag even more covetable.

On the fall 2014 runway the LV petite malle bag was shown as a little treasure trunk, which can be opened by unfastening the 3 side locks. This original version has already been worn by models, celebrities and LVH staff alike.

Gaia Repossi

Jewelry designer Gaia Repossi wearing a total look from Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut fall 2014 collection for the heritage brand. Of course the orange epi lv petite malle bag is the standout. photo@style.com

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4 flat sandals to wear this summer that are not Birkenstock style sandals

Bulky Birkenstock style sandals are so trending this summer! They come slightly oversized just looking like you have effortlessly slipped into your boyfriends shoes. From the very beginning of the trend I knew that this is just made for me and blends so well with my wardrobe. I bought a pair of Gizeh Birks but sadly missed my beloved Céline sliders with the purple sole and the black silk ribbon, looking just like a beautiful Japanese kimono knot on the top of the foot. However, with the summer holidays ahead and the end of season sale running I also think that its important to see whats cool this season beyond the Birkenstock style sandals:

Azzedine Alaia

Alaia sandals, photo@montaignemarket.com

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Adidas Stan Smith Special edition, edition, edition & edition…?!

Well the Adidas Stan Smith, which was first launched in 1971 and made a huge comeback in 2014 is a big hit. Its basically available in white-green, white-red and white-blue, a suede alteration and a woman’s version with faux exotic leather. Besides those basics that have been worn by almost all hip people in the world one Adidas Stan Smith Special edition after the next enters the market. The most recent Adidas Stan Smith x Raf Simons!

Raf Simons

Raf Simons has some kind of association with the Adidas Stan Smith sneaker. He wore a pair for his final round at Dior fall 2014 earlier this year. Now an Adidas Stan Smith special edition designed by Raf Simons hit store! photo@http://www.freshnessmag.com

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Let’s take a closer look at the Chanel Paris Dallas handbags!!!

Finally, I had been waiting for so long, Chanel Paris Dallas hit stores! While in Paris the collection had not arrived in store we were happy enough to spot the bright Chanel Paris Dallas window installation at the 57th Street New York flagship. As the perception differs so much between exploring a Chanel collection online or experiencing it face to face in store I simply had to walk in and have a look at the pieces. I am going to start with the handbag section and introduce my 3 favorites to you!

Karl Lagerfeld

The all black 2.55 bag is one of my absolute favorites from Chanel Paris Dallas!

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