Simple n' Layerered… S/S 17 Style Inspiration - The Jewellery!

Now that we are close to hitting summer - actually very summer-like weather are upon us in Denmark these days, I have now made it to the last instalment of my S/S 17 style inspiration series.

This time I'm looking at the jewellery and as with some of the others, I return classics - simple silver and gold jewellery.

So I will (for the most part) stray away from statement jewellery and keep it simple, but mixing it up by layering them and mixing metals. 

For these simple good quality pieces, but still at affordable prices, my go-to are & Other Stories and COS.

However ASOS also do have a great range of sterling silver jewellery worth checking out, but for this selection, I kept to the two above.

I'm in love with the coco… Inspiration - Coconut Appreciation!

I love coconut - not particular for consumption, but for the beauty effect.

After the benefits of coconut oil were "revealed" a few years ago, coconut have made its way into the beauty world in quite a way.

And it gets me every time, I see a new beauty product with the word coconut on it.

Not only does coconut products tend to smell amazing, coconut oil have proven to have great effects on especially my hair.

I thought, I would share with you some of the coconut products, I have in rotation at the moment.

Sling It… S/S 17 Style Inspiration - The shoe!

For the most part I wear either boots or sneakers all year round, but for this coming season I'm have my eye on an old classic, I see coming back around time and time again - the slingback shoe.

As with many of my other picks for this little series, they can be worn both casual with jeans/shorts and a tee or be the perfect pairing with a dress or a nice trouser and top for a formal work look or night out.

Done Right… Inspiration - & Other Stories Beauty Favourites!

Ever since I first sat foot in the Copenhagen & Other Stories Store four years ago, I have been in love with their beauty range, especially the bath and body stuff.

Their packaging is amazing and sleek and I love the colours they use, they go so well in my bathroom.

Additional they are gentle on my sensitive skin and the price-range is very good as well, especially as you can get 10 % of, when you bring back old containers.

I have found some firm favourites in the line, both in terms of scents and products, and I thought, I would share them with you.

Return of a Classic… S/S 17 Style Inspiration: The Jacket!

My pick for a spring jacket is probably a bit controversial - partly because a blazer is a classic staple piece in most wardrobes, but also because compared to the other trends, I am featuring, this really doesn't seem to be one, where the high street agrees with me.

However after quite a break, I will be bringing out my black blazer once again, and I have seen that a lot of bloggers are leaning towards this more structured jacket as well.

Despite the fact, that the high street (in my opinion) haven't really caught up with the return of the blazer idea, I still managed to find a few good ones - but I really hope, that I will be right and that the high street will bring out a larger range in the coming months.

Red Alert… S/S 17 Style Inspiration - The Colour!

So for this next installment of my S/S inspiration, I will share the colour, which I predict (together with many high street shops) will be huge the coming seasons.

Red is the bold and sexy older sister to another season favourite pink. 

Pink have made into pretty much every aspect of my life, however the red, I will keep to my wardrobe, but here I actually do prefer it to the pink. I am however toying with the idea of a red and pink outfit, whether I will be brave enough time will tell.

I will however for sure be pairing the red with some of the other trends, I will be including in this little series - and this is really the idea, that all of the trends can be mixed and matched together and some items might even cover several trends in one.

Alternative Stripes… S/S 17 Style Inspiration - The Pattern!

Over the next couple of weeks, I will be sharing some spring/summer style inspiration - I will try to stay away from the obvious trends and share with you some of the items, shapes, colours, I will be wearing these coming seasons, that might not be the ones mentioned over and over again, but still have shown their presence on the high street.

It is no secret, that I love stripes. Stripes just always go and there is a reason it is often associated with parisian chic.

My eye always gets drawn towards stripes, but recently I have seen quite a lot of new stripes in the mix differing from the classic blue/white or black/white - and I like it.

I have gathered some of my favourites from the high street to inspire you to try out this classic piece in a new form.

It is that time of the year… My picks and tips to shopping the sale!

Christmas is over and the sales are on - we had actually not even made it to Christmas eve before all my favourite webshops had started their sales.

I really try not get carried away, but I have to admit, that yesterday a made a very unplanned sale purchase at COS - a "very unlike me" pink coat, which is unfortunately no longer available online.

But usually I try to stick to a couple of rules, when it comes to sale shopping.

But first lets look at some of my (other) sale picks. These are not all pieces, I have purchased, as my budget this year is limited - but it is the pieces, that I think are great sale picks.

Velvet Vail… Inspiration - Velvet!

I feel so old - I have reached the point, where I time and time again see trends come back, that have already been a trend in my life time. 

This time it is velvet - at first I wasn't to happy to see this trend coming back, but once my eyes got used to it and I realised, that I did not have to go all the way and actually "wear" velvet, I warmed up to the idea of a bit of velvet in my life.

As I really can't see my self wearing velvet, I have gone the accessories route with my picks.

Here I actually think velvet do what it does best - just adding a bit of texture.

From my picks it becomes quite clear, that I'm lean towards a very certain colour palette - the blues, black and greys (just like a lot of other things in my life).

However velvet really do go great in almost every jewel tone out there and if you are into the pinks, some dusty pink velvet can also be really pretty.

Space Cadet… Style Inspiration - Metallic Silver!

As I mentioned before, I not by per definition a trend follower - I have my staple wardrobe and every season I normally get drawn to a trend or two. As you know, I'm quite fond of the badge-trend, we saw this Autumn.

It is often one of those micro-trends, that I come a cross by checking the "new in" section on my favourite webshops pretty much every day.

One of the micro-trends, that really caught my eye coming into Winter has been metallic - especially silver.

It started with the cami top from H&M, which undoubtedly looks like something my mom had in her closet in the late 80's or early 90's and from then, I found myself searching for "silver" on all the shops.

So I gathered some inspiration for this trend.

Earn your badges styles part II… Style Inspiration - How I style my Badge Shirt!

So this is the last part in my little badge series. This time I will style the ASOS Blue Shirt.

As I mentioned in my first badge post, I really like the contrast between this classic piece and the badges.

I did a more formal and a casual option as with the bomber, and trying also so incorporate some other A/W trends.

Outfit one

// ASOS Shirt // H&M Pleather Skirt // ASOS Colour Block Wool Coat // & Other Stories Boots //
// Whistles Clutch //

Earn your badges styled part I… Style Inspiration - How I style my badge bomber jacket!

I have been reaching for my Badge Bomber as often as possible - I only let it hang, if I have been wearing another statement piece (like my new silver boots)!

Because that is pretty much the most important thing, in styling this piece - let it shine alone!

I have styled it up in two ways - a more formal and a more casual! However the bomber itself has quite a casual look, so it is not one to wear for a very formal occasion.

Outfit one

// Weekday Shirt Dress // H by Henry Holland Bomber // & Other Stories Boots // Whistles Crossbody bag //

Lux for less… Style - Luxury Bags for Less!

I'm the definition of a bag lady - in the good way though!

Ever since I was in my teens, I've been obsessed with bags and I got my first designer bag on a trip to Rome, when I was 17 - it was a Gucci Bardot in tan. The whole experience was amazing and this was the first time I had the feeling, that a bag was talking to me.

I have had this feeling so many times since and I have to say, it is quite a special one.

However I don't have the budget for going out and buying designer bags, so my designer purchases since the Gucci has been limited to a Marc by Marc Jacobs Clutch and my Alexander Wang (neither in the really high end price-wise).

But it has actually had a very positive effect, as it has made me realise, that you can easily get the feeling at a more budget-friendly price.

So for this post I have gathered some tips for getting the luxury feeling/look for less as well as my favourites shops to go to, when looking for it.

But lets start with some inspiration for luxury feeling bags at a more budget-friendly price, that are available right now in my favourite shops.

Season selections… Style Inspiration - Spring/summer additions!

While spring is not really showing itself at its best here in Copenhagen, I'm confident, that soon I will be able to wear open shoes, lighter layers and show more skin.

Every season I plan out which more "trendy" and seasonal pieces, I want to add to my wardrobe, and as usual I'm sharing my thoughts with you, so hopefully it will give you some inspiration.

// ASOS Silver Mirror Sunglasses // Zara White Sneakers // London Rebel Red Lace Up Shoes
// ASOS Tailored Culottes // Topshop Slouchy Jumpsuit // & Other Stories Printed Shirt Dress // Weekday Striped Shirt
// H&M Embroidered Blouse // ASOS Eastern Print Bomber //

Grey & Gold… Current Random Favourites!

I love me some gold and grey, so these random favourites consists of some grey knit to keep me warm outside and some golden things to keep me cozy inside mixed with a few other bits.

So lets look into it.

Welcome to the party season (part III) ... Christmas Party Outfit Idea - Subtle sexy in all black!

Whenever in doubt turn to black and preferable an all-in-one solution such as a jumpsuit or dress.

I love jumpsuits and worn right it can be the perfect understated sexy party outfit.

I kept this one all black to further enhance the sexy vibe, because in my mind nothing is sexier than black!

Welcome to the party season (Part II)… Christmas Party Outfit - Fancy Formal!

So next up is a bit more formal outfit.

A dress is always a good starting point for a party outfit. I love dresses, but not the really dressy kind.

I did however mix it up a bit a went with a coloured version (it was very tempting to go with the black though) and then went black, gold and simple with the accessories.

I think the green, black and gold make an excellent match for a Christmas party without going all out in red and glitter.

Welcome to the party season (Part I)… Christmas Party Outfits - Laid back with a twist!

Last year I did a little series with suggestions for New Years Eve outfits.

This years I'm decided to do Christmas party outfits (that could however go very well for New Years as well).

The outfits are a reflection of my personal style.

I don't really like having clothes, that I can only use for certain special events, but I do however like to get something new, when I have an event coming up.

This first outfit is a more laid back version that starts with a good pair of jeans (pick your favourite pair) and then dress it up with textures and a bit of bling.

Oh Autumn, my Autumn… Style Inspiration - My Autumn Wishes!

Autumn is approaching - right now I'm looking out my window at some very autumn-like weather.

I love autumn fashion, so no sad faces here. However I will miss the sun and long light days.

As always a new season means new items for the wardrobe - I'm keeping it dark (mostly), but want to spice it up with crazy footwear and a light cosy scarf.

Out of my comfort zone… Style Inspiration - Wide Leg Trouser for Dummies!

If you follow me on Instagram (if you don't, you should - @Juliemb5), you will have seen, that I this past weekend did something, that is very unlikely for me - I wore the same pair of trousers two days in a row.

The star? - A pair of wide leg jersey trousers from H&M (get them here or in store).

I really didn't think, I was going to do the wide leg trouser trend - I just couldn't see it go with my style and wardrobe or my short legs.

With that said, I still felt very drawn to them, when I saw them in store, and after a trip to the fitting rooms, I went straight to the checkout.

I think the fabric is a main part in me loving them.

Jersey has this relaxed feel, but also make them fall so nicely, and oh they are so comfortable.

I thought, I might not be the only one, who is a bit hesitant about the wide leg trend, so to convince you, I would give you some inspiration to a day-look and an evening-look featuring these wonderful trousers.

Day - Casual Relaxed