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.

Show Some Ankle… S/S 17 Style Inspiration - The Trouser!

So now we made it to the fourth instalment of my Spring/Summer Style Inspiration Series - and in this one we will be looking at the trouser style, I think will be the one to go for the coming seasons.

It is not a new one - we have seen the culotte/cropped wide leg trouser in many forms the past few years, but I haven't really gotten into until now.

It also seem that the high street (especially Zara) have thrown their love on this style this season.

So there is lots colours, shapes and materials to choose from - I have collected some of my favourites for inspiration.

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.

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.

Pink me, please… Trend Inspiration - Pink!

Pink is the perfect example on how, when we are exposed to something enough, our eyes, not only get use to it, but also starts to quite enjoy it.

Pink has never been a "hate-colour" for me, and I have always been drawn towards the bubblegum pinks. But recently I find myself liking more and more pink items - and this is without a doubt because the "industry" wants me to feel this way.

I have no doubt, that pink is going to be a big one for spring/summer and I really don't mind.

The highstreet shops still have most in the light dusty almost beige version, but I think and hope we will see a lot more of the brighter pinks.

Here are some of my top picks and inspiration for pink item.

1. H&M Bomber // 2. H&M Knit //  3. Weekday Shirt // 4. Weekday Beanie //
// 5. Nike Sneakers // 6. ASOS Backpack //
// 7. Essie I need a Vacation // 8. H&M Velvet Pillow // 9. H&M Throw //

New in Nails… My Autumn/Winter Nail Polish Additions!

As I mentioned before, I really try to limit myself to only 2-3 new polishes per season - I do however divide my nail year into four seasons.

I'm quite pleased with my Autumn/Winter picks for this year, even though some of them didn't really turn out to be, what I really wanted once on my nails.

Lets take a closer look at them.

// WIP Obsidian // H&M Mauve on up // Nails Inc King's Cross Road // Essie Go Go Geisha // H&M Chalky Pink // H&M Bourgogne //

Lazy Chic… Style Inspiration - Cosy wear for student life!

Right now I'm trying to get through my thesis and have been spending a bit of time at the library.

I have been at uni for quite a while now and already on my first year, I fell in love with the comfortable and chic style, which is perfect for student life.

It quite a balance to dress for student life - because you want to be comfortable, if sitting and study for many hours, but you also want to look chic, especially if you are going to the library or lectures.

Below are some of my student wardrobe winter staples.

They happen to be all from H&M - this post is not sponsored, I just really think H&M is killing the cosy wear right now. It also means, that you could actually get this entire wardrobe for under 200 pounds.

1. Star Wars Hoodie 2. Soft Sweatshirt 3. Long Cardigan 4. Long Shirt 5. Nirvana T-shirt
6. Granddad shirt 7. Grey Classic Joggers 8. Girlfriend Jeans 9. Wool Socks

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.

Puf Puf Puf… Style Inspiration - The Puffer Jacket/Coat!

If you are a child of the 90's like me, you will remember, when the puffer jacket was last, the thing to wear!

Back then the cool kids wore the short version (preferable oversized) and the more stylish women wore the slim fit longer version.

Now they are back in all shapes, sizes and colours - after the comeback of the bomber jacket, which was also a huge 90's trend, it was really only a matter of time before we would see the puffers comeback.

And I'm so digging the comeback, because this is probably the most comfortable and warm outer wear option ever made - it is literally like wearing a duvet!

Army Glam… Nail of the day!

Together with my break from the blog, I have also had quite a break from wearing nail polish.

But that also recently changed and I still really like the "creamy base polish with metallic tips" look, I liked in the spring (see my post about it here).

But I tried to do it a bit more autumn themed with an army green.

H&M Olive Grove & Essie Jingle Hi Jingle Low

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 //

I'm not going there… Style - Trends I will not be rocking!

 I often share with you, which season trends I will be adding to my wardrobe.

But I thought it would be kind of interesting to turn it around and show you which items/trends, I will not be rocking.

Trends and style is a very individual thing, so please don't be offended if one of the below are your favourite - for the most part, it is just, that it is not for me and actually I find, that it looks amazing on other people.

This post is also to shed a bit of light on the importance of being true to yourself and your style and not being a fashion-slave.

I really love, that people have become so much more confident and rock their style and only pick the trends, that they really like.

// ASOS Velvet Choker // H&M Striped Off Shoulder Top // H&M Printed Dress // ASOS White Culottes //
// Topshop Denim shorts // H&M Lace up Espandrilles //

Two Toned… Spring/Summer Nail Inspiration Part III

Now as we have officially reached the Summer, I'm here with the last instalment in my nail inspiration series - this time with a very easy nail art, that I often get a lot of compliments on.

The nail art in question is a two toned ombre nail.

// H&M Kalahari with Barry M Gold Foil Effects // Essie Maximillianstrasse Her with 17 Holo // Topshop Totally Tumeric with OPI Bright Lights-Big Color//

Muddy Mood… Spring/Summer Nail Inspiration Part I

I really try not let myself get carried away by all the beautiful nail polishes available, and only allow myself to get a maximum of five new polishes per season - and my new nail polish storage also helps with this, as I have very little spare room left in it.

This spring season I have actually limited it to three new polishes, however they all kind of fit in to the same family - consisting of more muted almost muddy shades.

However I have also been drawn to another shade-family as well as an easy nail art, so I'm doing this little series with the nail "trends", I have been and will be rocking this Spring/Summer.

But lets start with the "muddy" ones.

// Essie Maximillianstrasse Her // Essie Angora Cardi // H&M Spellbreaker //

To-go Eyes… Review - H&M Eye Colour-to-go Pencils!

As I mentioned in my favourites, the H&M Eye Colour-to-go Pencil Cordoba has made it to the top of my best of H&M make up, well actually my best of make up in general!

I'm normally not really a fan of these kind of eye colour jumbo pencils - I often find that even though they swatch good, it doesn't translate on the lids and go on patchy and can be hard to blend out.

But I just couldn't pass up the beautiful colour of Cordoba, a creamy matte midtone brown, and decided to give it go.

H&M Eye Colour-to-go Pencils in Cordoba and Oxidise

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!