Thứ Tư, 29 tháng 5, 2013

BURGUNDY RED




Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a very nice wine tasting event. We had a fabulous selection of excellent red wines from various wine regions provided by the international staff of my organisation.

Even I am from Bavaria which obviously is famous for its tasty beer, I am a wine lover.
Isn't burgundy red the ideal colour for such an evening? For once the weather allowed me to wear my new ZARA dress. I love the soft fabric and its colour which is unique enough and doesn't require a lot of extras. I therefore chose nude accessories only.
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Gestern stand eine Einladung zu einem größeren Event meiner Firma an - eine Weinprobe mit einer großen Auswahl an ausgezeichneten Rotweinen verschiedener Nationen unserer Mitarbeiter.
Was passt dazu besser als ein weinrotes Kleid? Zum Glück war das Wetter ausnahmsweise gnädig und so wurde es ein wunderschöner Abend, den wir sogar lange Zeit draußen verbringen konnten!
Dieses Kleid aus der neuen Kollektion von ZARA ist durch den fließenden Stoff herrlich angenehm zu tragen. Die Farbe spricht für sich und daher habe ich dazu nur nudefarbene Accessoires gewählt.



The lovely Adrienne of The Rich Life (on a budget) hosted a cute giveaway and I was lucky to win a couple of those fabulous wine glass writers - have you ever seen them before?
Can't wait to receive and use them for the next party. Thank you so much, Adrienne!



Dress ZARA S/S 2013
Belt H&M | similar here | very cute one | this one is awesome and on sale
Peeptoes Varese | love these | and those
Clutch Accessorize | adorable one | another lovely one
Earrings H&M | love these
Ring H&M | similar here | and here
Bracelets various old ones


I would like to thank you for all your incredible comments and emails I received on my styling series "How to style a striped 9,95€ dress". I feel very honoured that my personal suggestions are inspirational and rewardable. Therefore I will certainly continue with more styling series in the future. Let me know if you have any special requests.

Once I showed you my 3 different stylings, I was curious to know which of my suggestions was your favourite:


It was interesting to hear that even you loved all my looks, my denim, casual styling is your favourite! Again, thank you so much for reading, following and for your lovely feedback.
Annette


I am linking up with the lovely Alison of get your pretty on for her "I Feel Pretty" series.
Please check out her fabulous blog!

Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 5, 2013

HOW TO STYLE A 9,95 € DRESS | PART 3 - CASUAL




We are into the third and last round of my styling series "How to style a simple 9,95 € dress". 
After an elegant styling with black followed by a bright and colourful look, I would like to show you a casual weekend styling today.

A relaxed look with a denim shirt and brown leather accessories is perfect for weekend shopping or a cappuccino stop at your favourite place!

I've added only a few pieces of jewellery and stayed with earthy tones.
Alternatively give it a boho touch with silver-turquoise jewellery, embellished flat sandals and a straw bag. Check out Accessorize and Monsoon for that style and get some inspirations from my Polyvore collage.

Inspired by your incredible comments which are really encouraging and various emails I have received, I will continue with my styling series on a piece of garment in the future.
I already have some ideas on my mind but I am open for your styling requests. Leave a comment or let me know by email or via Facebook!





Dritte und letzte Runde meiner Stylingserie! Nach einem eleganten und einem farbenfrohen Vorschlag geht es heute um einen lässigen, aber dennoch schicken Look für's Wochenende. Lässig bedeutet nicht nachlässig, sondern ist einfach eine Stilvariante.

Im mittlerweile bekannten Streifenkleid, einem Jeanshemd und braunen Lederaccessoires geht es zum Wochenendeinkauf und einer gemütlichen Cappuccinopause in der Eisdiele oder dem Lieblingscafé.

Als Stylingvariante schlage ich Schmuck in Silber mit Türkis, verzierte, flache Sandalen und eine Strohtasche im Boho Stil vor (Accessorize und Monsoon haben zu diesem Stil eine tolle Auswahl!)
Seht Euch auch meine Polyvore Collage dazu an.

Überwältigt von Eurem positiven Feedback und aufgrund zahlreicher emails werde ich auch in Zukunft ein Kleidungsstück auf unterschiedliche Weise stylen und vorstellen. Ich habe bereits einige Ideen und wenn Ihr Stylingwünsche habt, schreibt mir über die Kommentarfunktion, per email oder via Facebook


BEFORE: Dress without any styling - das Kleid ohne Styling





Kleid H+M | like this one | similar H+M dress | another H+M dress on a budget
Denim shirt Oasis | similar here | like this one | reasonable price
Sandals H+M | love these | fabulous and on sale
Belt MANGO | similar here | and here
Bag old | on a budget | gorgeous one
Earrings MANGO
Bracelet and ring old


Here are my 3 styling suggestions:

Part 3: Stripes + denim = casual

What's your favourite? I'd love to know!
Annette


::: Shop my look :::




Head over to my my Polyvore site for this and many other sets I have created.

Thứ Ba, 21 tháng 5, 2013

HOW TO STYLE A 9,95 € DRESS | PART 2 - COLOUR



Thank you for your amazing feedback on the first part of my styling series!
Here is my second suggestion "How to style a simple 9,95 € dress". Last time I showed you an elegant styling with black, today I've added bright colours and instead of a blazer I have chosen a cardigan for a more relaxed look.

A fresh and bright look which is appropriate for the office or for an invitation to a brunch or a shopping day.

Pair the dress with shoes depending on your activities.
The new midheel sandals are chic yet comfortable and ideal for longer walks in the city. I bought my blue ones from the Portuguese brand zilian in Lisbon recently. I also love peeptoes and especially with a kitten heel they create a bit of a retro style. Coloured flats are another option and match perfectly with this look.



Ich habe mich unheimlich über das großartige Feedback zu meinem ersten, eleganten Styling gefreut!
Heute nun ein Vorschlag mit viel Farbe, bei dem ich statt eines Blazers einen Cardigan gewählt habe - einmal in einem kräftigen Pink und einmal in Royalblau.

Ein etwas relaxterer Look, der bestens für's Büro oder z.B. eine Einladung zum Brunch oder einen Einkaufsbummel geeignet ist.

Dazu passen die aktuellen Trendsandalen mit mittelhohem Blockabsatz, die unheimlich bequem sind und auch noch super aussehen. Meine blauen Wildledersandalen hatte ich kürzlich in Lissabon gekauft, sie sind von zilian, einer portugiesischen Qualitätsmarke (Dana, schreib es als Tipp in Dein kleines Büchlein - der Laden ist direkt neben dem bekannten Café a Brasileira!)
Alternativ würde ich dazu Peeptoes mit kleinem Kittenheel oder auch Ballerinas in einer knalligen Farbe tragen.


BEFORE: Dress without any styling - das Kleid ohne Styling

Now add a bright colour that suits you, I wore my pink and my blue cardigan but depending on your skintype choose Coral Red, Emerald Green or even bright Yellow - it's up to you!

To create an ensemble, don't forget to repeat the chosen colour at least once in your arm candy, belt, bag or with your shoes... or go for pink lipstick and nail varnish!




Kleid H+M | I like this one | similar H+M dress | another H+M dress on a budget
Pink cardigan H+M | similar in pink | lovely in red
Black Sandals ZARA (new SS13) | love these | and those

Blue cardigan H+M | pretty in turquoise | on sale | nice blue
Blue sandals zilian | so cute | similar here

Necklace Bijou Brigitte | I like this one
Bracelet old

Here are my styling suggestions:
Part 2: Stripes + colour = visible
Part 3: Stripes + ?? = ??
 ... see my next post!


::: Shop this look :::





I am linking up with the lovely Alison of get your pretty on for her "I Feel Pretty" series.
Please check out her fabulous blog!




Head over to my colourful styling and many other sets I have created on my Polyvore site

Thứ Bảy, 18 tháng 5, 2013

HOW TO STYLE A 9,95 € DRESS | PART 1 - ELEGANT




Most of us have a limited budget and usually can't afford expensive designer clothes. Very often I receive your comments like "I never thought your dress is high street fashion, it looks like a million dollars!"

This encouraged me to start styling series on how to jazz up basic pieces.
Today I show you the first of 3 different looks of a basic striped dress I recently got at H+M for only 9,95 €.

A dressed-up look that is suitable for the office, a meeting or going out for dinner. 

I was already waiting at the checkout counter when I saw this dress. Stripes are a big trend this season, the fabric felt nice and comfortable, the size looked ok (I didn't want to go back to the changing rooms) and obviously the price didn't let me think about it twice!






Nur wenige Frauen können sich teure Designerkleidung leisten. Dafür bekomme ich sehr oft Kommentare wie "Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass Dein Kleid von H+M ist, es sieht richtig teuer aus!"

Heute zeige ich Euch das erste von 3 verschiedenen Stylings eines simplen, gestreiften Kleids mit Gummizug in der Taille, das ich kürzlich für 9,95 € bei H+M gekauft habe.

Ein eleganter Look für's Büro, ein Meeting oder auch zum Ausgehen.
Abends können die Pumps gegen hohe Sandalen und eine Clutch ausgetauscht werden.


Eigentlich wollte ich schon bezahlen, als ich den Ständer mit diesen Kleidern sah. Streifen sind sowieso Trend, es sah auf dem Bügel nicht schlecht aus und fühlte sich gut an. Anprobieren wollte ich es nicht mehr und die Entscheidung fiel mir bei 9,95 € auch nicht wirklich schwer!


Dress without any styling - das Kleid ohne Styling


These are is my styling suggestion "elegant" - Hier sind meine Stylingvorschläge "elegant" 







Kleid H+M (new but not online yet) | similar here | similar here
Blazer MANGO | similar here
Sandals ZARA (new SS13) | similar here
Clutch MANGO
Belt H+M 
Necklace old and precious!
Earrings Amika Schmuck - gorgeous jewellery handmade in Germany!
Bracelets and ring Bijou Brigitte


I hope I was able to show you that style isn't about a huge budget but about creativity and the right accessories. Watch out for the second part of my styling series!
I really love to hear your feedback on my stylings.
Annette
 

::: Shop this style :::



Now head over to my black elegant styling and many other sets I have created on

Jazz up a basic striped dress



I am linking up with Patti over at Not Dead Yet Style for her Visible Monday series.
Please pay her blog on how to look authentic and beautiful in our middle years a visit.



Disclaimer: 
This post has not been sponsored by H+M.
I just used this dress as an example for the series, think of any other low-priced shop!


Thứ Sáu, 17 tháng 5, 2013

FLORAL PRINTS ON A CASUAL FRIDAY


On a mild but windy and overcast day we quickly wanted to take some photos of my work outfit in the garden before it started raining.

Usually a blazer is part of my office look but since I didn't have to attend any meetings or host visitors that day I was able to chose a more relaxed look.

I am wearing a light floral tunic with a black ruffled skirt and my ZARA wedges which you have already seen in orange here. The skirt is a cotton-linen mix and unfortunately you can't avoid creases!




Ich kam gerade vom Büro nach Hause und wir wollten noch schnell ein paar Fotos meines Büro-Outfits machen, aber es war leider ziemlich bewölkt und windig und kurz bevor der Regen kam!

Normalerweise trage ich im Büro gerne einen Blazer zu Rock oder Hose, aber ich hatte weder Meetings, noch Besucher zu empfangen, sodass mein Outfit auch etwas legerer sein konnte.

Zur Tunika trage ich einen schwarzen Rock, der leider aufgrund des Leinenanteils sehr schnell knittert, was ich eigentlich gar nicht gerne mag, bei mir muss immer alles gebügelt sein! Die grünen ZARA Wedges habt Ihr hier schon in orange gesehen.






Tunic H+M
Skirt H+M
Wedges ZARA
Bag Hallhuber
Necklace Bijou Brigitte
Belt H+M
Ring and bracelets old