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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

The Standard… Style - The Standard Wardrobe Items!

This is not basic wardrobe staples, this is a standard wardrobe.

A selection of items, that I think every women need in some form, as a foundation for their wardrobe.

This is no matter your style, shape or age - because the idea is, that you pick the items in a form, that suits you and your preferences.

Oh, and it is more than okay, if you have more than one of each item.

Chick & Sleek… New Years Eve Outfit - Dinner with friends!

For my second New Years outfit, I have gone with something a bit more low key, but still quite chick and dressed up - however I would also wear this any other time of the year.

But it is perfect for a nice and casual dinner with friends or family.

All Dazzled out in Sequins… New Years Eve Outfits - The Big Party!

New Years Eve means pretty much nothing to me.

I've never really been into the whole idea of it being this very important night, where you have to do something special.

However I do recognized, that if, there is a time to wear sequins and glitter, it is at New Years.

I'm going to do three outfits ideas for New Years - and there will be something for every type of New Years Eve.

But I thought, I would start with a "BANG".