Author archives: Nina

Fashion Trends 2015: The Maxi Dress

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Maxi-dresses are the go-to trend of the summer. Since the return of hippie style on catwalks, these enchanting dresses have become ubiquitous everywhere. They've quickly become a staple in everyday fashion, delighting fashionistas around the world. With its extravagant cuts, the maxi dress is an ode to femininity, and can...

Marc Cain – The Butterfly Effect

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Another colourful, cheerful summer is coming to an end, and now is the time for the fashion-conscious lady to adapt herself to an exciting winter season. Winter isn't only about cozy candlelit evenings by the fireplace - the best thing about winter is feeling deliciously comfy in warm, exceptionally designed...

HSE24 – Blue on Blue

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This winter, fashion house HSE24 focuses on the needs of young, urban women who know exactly what they want! The collection includes several looks and colour schemes, making it supremely easy for you to come up with your new favorite outfit. Fashion-forward HSE24 has made an excellent choice with the...

Riani – Feminine, Nonchalant, Sophisticated

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Blue, beige and brown: the colours in Riani's winter collection coalesce into one perfect harmony. There's no piece that can't be combined with another, and this line makes it oh-so-easy for the chic woman to assemble her everyday outfits. If you long for a demanding line with a nonchalant touch, you...

Vero Moda – This is Tribal

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Fashion label Vero Moda thrills us with their tribals this late summer, turning the plain into the exceptional. An entire tribal collection has been built upon playful prints and ethnic details that follow the summer’s must-haves with one tiny difference: the colour design. Black and white in particular make this ethnic...

Fashion Trends of 2015 – The Hair Band

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This week, it's all about the bohemian look as well as its most popular trends and most important labels. However, that's not all! Not only do we want to show you how to put together your own Bohemian outfit, but we'd also love to give you some useful advice on donning...

Hallhuber – staying trendy in the winter

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Even Hallhuber and their winter collection have oriented themselves towards the current boho trend, which has come out on top rather spectacularly this year. Womenswear has set it sights on this trendy look which exudes lightness and stylishness. With the oriental-inspired creations that have been integrated into their new winter...

Fashion Trends 2015 – Fringes

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We're all about the popular ethno style this week, and I've been itching to introduce a very special element of their design to you. Let's hear it for: fringes! Fans of the bohemian go crazy over fringes, which can be used in many different ways. They embellish shoes, jackets and backpacks;...

By Dimitri – Bohemian Classics

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One of my favourite labels, By Dimitri, produces classic fashion embellished with extravagant details. Their winter collection of 2015/16 is further proof of the irrepressible creativity of designer Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos. These "Made in Italy" creations are a fresh breath of air in the fashion scene, astonishing loyal fans while establishing...

Ethnic Styles – Fair Trade Ethnic Bags

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Sustainability plays an increasingly important role in the field of fashion. At Ethnic-Styles, you can find fair fashion and matching accessories in a trendy ethnic style. Colourful patterns and sustainable materials ensure their handbags are absolute eye-catchers. Inspired by the exoticism of countries such as Thailand, Colombia and Bolivia, the...

Fashion Trends 2015: The Fur Vest

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No matter where you go, there'll always be someone wearing a fur vest. It's a late summer must-have, and marks the shift from summer to winter fashion. I promise you that soon, the vest will become a necessity of every woman’s wardrobe. Now, what is it that makes this garment so...

Fashion Trends of 2015 – Leather Boots

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Adore the trendy Bohemian look but can't quite find some matching shoes? While gladiator sandals, strap sandals and Birkenstocks dominate the streets in summer, the coming winter awaits with exciting leather boots. These classics are reinvented year after year and can be easily integrated into your daily fall or winter...

HSE24 – Bohemian Like You

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Have you heard of the colour Marsala? It's a soft, calming and light variant of the popular Bordeaux. Currently, this trendy shade can be found in almost every collection, including for example the fall and winter line by HSE24. This fashion brand, known for its classical pieces, is now heading...

Ethnic Style by Orsay

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Our online shop not only has various offerings, but also allows you to discover the newest trends! Every day, we round up all the must-have just for you. Now, it's late summer and you've got one last chance at rocking the irresistible ethnic look. Orsay has just the thing for...

Lena Hoschek – L’heure Bleue

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Lena Hoschek kicks off the winter season of 2015/16 with the “blue hour”. This young Austrian couturier presents classic femininity with an underlying multi-faceted blue. The feminine line is dominated by dresses that stand out thanks to the intensity of their colours, precious fabrics and prints. “L’heure Bleue” takes you on...

Fashion Trends 2015: Feather Accessories

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Want to spice up your look with some matching accessories? As you probably know, one of the biggest trends right now is the Bohemian look, which is mostly represented by colourful prints, ponchos, maxi dresses and extraordinary feather accessories. Regardless of what you're looking for - headgear, bracelets or necklaces...

The Sailor Suit

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This week, it's all about the sailor trend. I'd like to start off by telling you more about the history of the original sailor suit. The uniform was worn by seafarers, and first entered the fashion world in the 1900s. The full set consisted of pants, a top and the well-known...

Maritime Swimwear

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Just like in the past few years, the sailor look remains omnipresent today. Navy blue, stripes and anchor prints are very trendy right now, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a closet that doesn't contain at least one of these maritime highlights. This striking look is indispensable - fashionistas, trendsetters,...

The sailor's look – an icon

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The sailor look is one of today's iconic styles, and has its roots in the year 1900. Even then, original outfits were being created based on the attire of sailors. These maritime-inspired outfits were originally intended for children, but designers soon discovered the possibilities of the maritime design. Jean-Paul Gaultier...

Fashion in (Marine-)Blue

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The maritime look is modern; it's no longer monotonous and uniform. The sailors’ outfit used to be limited to a few select shades, but all that has changed today. The numerous playful shades of blue, including marine blue, are irresistible to many fashionistas! Colour gradients, blue-on-blue patterns or simple but powerful...

Nautical Style Fashion by Blue Velvet

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Nautical fashion routinely utilises elements of seafaring uniforms. Blue and white stripes, as well as red accents, are typical features of the sailors look. Vintage label Blue Velvet has now introduced a feminine version of the look! The focus remains on the colours blue, white and red, and they've come together to...

Maritime Motifs in Fashion

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The sailors' look has largely been dominated by maritime motifs. Aside from the usual colours, other elements include the ship's wheel, the ship's anchor or the vessel itself. Nowadays, the actual uniform in its entirety is left aside, while its individual pieces are what play an important role in men's and...

Shoes in the maritime style

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The maritime style is all the rage this summer. Aside from an outfit, you'll also surely need some matching accessories. Besides jewelry and handbags, you can also easily adjust your shoes to fit the nautical look - be they Crocs, canvas shoes, sandals, or pumps! We women are offered an especially large...

Nautica – Greetings from the Sea

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Fashion brand Nautica live up to their name with the launch of their new collection, which contains sailor-style highlights for the home as well as the wardrobe. Maritime elements have been perfectly integrated into current outfits, and the typical trademark white-blue colour combination can be found in every corner. This...

Paul & Shark – Navy Pea Coat

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For a man who's a fan of maritime fashion, it can't get any better than Paul & Shark. This luxury label have aligned themselves with the sea and its respective professions, and they've launched collections with names such as "Fisherman". Trends that originated from sailing culture come into play here. However, technique is so...

Gaastra – time for the sea!

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The sailor's look has long been a cult favourite, and is largely regarded as being very versatile. Its legendary design is not only casual and romantic, but also feminine and seductive. However, the maritime outfit mostly exudes a nonchalant aura, and that's why we love it. At Gaastra, you can...

Maritime Jewelry

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This week, we're all about maritime fashion. On that note, I'd like to introduce the perfect jewelry for this look. The world of jewellery has long dedicated a part of itself to to nautical motifs, which can be found integrated in playful delicate lines. The anchor, the wheel and the...