Monthly Favourites May 2013

Monthly Faves May 2013

Esteban Cortazar cut out high low dress, 6.690 DKK / Halston Heritage drape back dress, 2.600 DKK / STELLA McCARTNEY twill jacket, 4.000 DKK / Acne biker jacket, 8.640 DKK / Aminaka Wilmont leather jacket, 3.830 DKK / Band of Outsiders denim jacket, 2.290 DKK / DAY Birger et Mikkelsen twill blazer, 2.180 DKK / Zara oversized blazer, 575 DKK / Paige Denim destructed jeans, 1.785 DKK / J.Crew straight leg pants, 325 DKK / Jimmy Choo platform high heels, 2.800 DKK / McQ by Alexander McQueen sequin pumps, 2.810 DKK / Sandals, 335 DKK / Maison Martin Margiela genuine leather handbag, 7.745 DKK / Charlotte Olympia lucite handbag, 5.730 DKK / Bijoux Heart clear jewelry, 3.080 DKK / Earrings, 215 DKK / Necklace, 87 DKK / Watch, 87 DKK

Spring is now officially over and June with Summer is bursting in on us - wonderful! 

And with Summer comes white. At least for clothes, though also my skin because I never seem to be able to produce a tan. So I am rocking my porcelain complection yet again, with sunblockers and the like. I hate stripes and therefore try to prevent them.

Lately I have found myself lacking a leather jacket. I have all sorts of other classy-dressy jackets but not a leather one. And as I tend to always buy the dressy versions whenever I have money to spend, I actually NEED something to dress things down and making my wardrobe more versatile. But since I am still me I cannot go for a normal black one. No, I would like a white one, maybe with some interesting details like lace, studs, glitter or the like. (Well, I do have glitter in my veins, so no use fighting THAT battle!) If you follow my fashion board on Pinterest, you may have noticed the sudden burst of more down-town and street inspiration than usual. Though fear not for a complete transformation, I still like the quirky and personal touches more than trends. 

Here in Denmark, I have been up to my neck in the same coat worn by everyone who tries to be fashionable. So BORING! You cannot go just round the block without someone wearing it. The same goes for Mulberry Bayswater bags. When I bought mine 7 years ago - no one even KNEW about Mulberry, and now everyone has it. Well, at least I have achieved the nice patina now for wearing it almost daily. 

So, that's the end of my whinnings of being too fashion forward... 

I'm back! + Monthly Favourites March 2013

Monthly Favourites March 2013 by maudline

T-Bags Los Angeles halter top dress, 1.680 DKK / Manoush print dress, 1.310 DKK / Erdem dress, 47.160 DKK / Manoush dress, 3.055 DKK / Erdem dress, 20.580 DKK / Roberto Cavalli lacey dress, 8.085 DKK / Versace cotton dress, 1.735 DKK / Erdem dress, 37.680 DKK / Giambattista Valli print dress, 11.465 DKK / Erdem dress, 40.490 DKK / MSGM printed blouse, 2.380 DKK / Anne Vest real leather jacket, 8.170 DKK / Dolce & Gabbana cotton skirt, 4.880 DKK / Ralph Lauren pants, 2.055 DKK / STELLA JEAN cotton skirt, 2.795 DKK / Matthew Williamson mini skirt, 9.450 DKK / Sophia Webster high heel sandal, 3.400 DKK / TUA by Braccialini zip bag, 845 DKK / Olympia Le-Tan olympia le tan, 9.105 DKK / CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA ‘Perfume’ Perspex Box Clutch Bag, 6.990 DKK

Wow, I have been utterly exhausted... I handed in my MA thesis on Tuesday after a bit of stress and drama over printing and uploading but I managed to meet the deadline. Wheew! So that's also why you guys didn't get the chance to see my Monthly Favourites from March but I was so tired and just needed a screen-break. However, now while waiting for my grade I plan on posting a bit more as well as starting drawing again. It's been ages since my last 'big' drawing which didn't resemble a doodle. Trying to my mojo back.

But first things first, my Monthly Favourites from March.

As already mentioned in onw of the posts I managed last month, I told you about my budding love for prints again and my total adoration of Erdem's collection. So naturally these things show through in my favourites. If I had the money, I would probably buy everything. So fresh and fun.  Also the sweet clutches as either a planner, a novel, or a perfume bottle... So cute. 

Some people may find all these prints to be a bit too much at one time but I kinda like that. You would definitely be noticed here in Denmark if you walked through town in that shirt and pants. Almost everyone wears black on grey on white on nude. (Boring!) I'm always resembling Frida Khalo amidst Wall Street business people, ha! 

Though I do have one fashion rule: If print fabric then clean shape and cut, and if one colour then you can have intricate shapes and drapes. Never both at the same time. 

And that will be it from me now. Now I will try to visit the many blogs I have utterly neglected the past six months and see what everyone has been up to. It's nice to be back..

{Fashion Fix} Happy Colours

Dreaming myself away to fields of flowers and warmer weather. My heart is bubbling by the thought of all the flowers awakening under ground.

Some of the styles this spring just make me happy and all giddy! Enough with the black and secure, let's have some fun...

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Jeg drømmer mig væk til blomstermarker og varmere himmelstrøg. Mit hjerte bobler bare ved tanken af alle de fine blomster, som så småt begynder at vågne nede i jorden. Nogle af denne sæsons styles gør mig bare helt vildt glad og begejstret! Ud med det sorte og lad os få fis og ballade...

 

Erdem

 Cacharel 

J Crew

Matthew Williamson

 

Custo Barcelona

Betsey Johnson

 

{all images via style.com}



Fashion Fix: Dior's New Look 1947



One of my favourite designs and looks in the eternal history of fashion and style is Christian Dior's Bar suit from the New Look collection in 1947.

To me, it is the epitome of elegance and shape-wise it is my go-to style for when in doubt of what to wear.

Either pairing a flared or pleated black or marine blue skirt with white or cream shirts or making a bit more edgy by adding a white t-shirt. The importance is in the skirt's lines and the monochrome colours.

I am on the hunt for the perfect white or cream coloured blazer or jacket to go with my black skirt from Asos, in order to fulfill my own New Look. But my heart does have a soft spot for the late 1940s fashions, again tailoring and draping catches my eye.

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Et af mine yndlingslooks fra modehistorien er Christian Dior's Bar Suit fra sin New Look kollektion fra 1947.

Det er for mig højdepunktet indenfor elegance og det er også mit go-to look til hvis jeg er i tvivl om hvad jeg skal tage på. Enten at sætte en plisseret eller a-formet nederdel til hvide eller cremefarvede bluser og skjorter, eller hvis man vil være lidt mere med kant, så en hvid t-shirt. Det vigtigste er nederdelens form of så det monokrome look.

Jeg er på jagt efter den helt rigtide blazer eller jakke til min sorte nederdel fra Asos, så jeg kan udleve mit eget New Look. Men mit hjerte har altså et svagt punkt for de sene år i 1940erne, igen fanger draperinger og skrædderkunst mit øje.

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{Monthly Favourites} January 2013

Monthly Favourite January 2013 by maudline

Erdem shift dress, 17.705 DKK / Vionnet colorblock dress, 11.175 DKK / Lela Rose one shoulder dress, 3.370 DKK / Roksanda Ilincic ruffle dress, 3.000 DKK / Temperley London mini dress, 3.150 DKK / Diane von Furstenberg , 955 DKK / By Malene Birger keyhole dress, 1.100 DKK / Miu Miu , 4.900 DKK / J.Crew j crew sweater, 870 DKK / Donna Karan , 17.325 DKK / Christian Louboutin pumps, 4.270 DKK / Bottega Veneta high heel shoes, 3.760 DKK / Pour La Victoire square toe shoes, 1.025 DKK / Olympia Le-Tan , 10.350 DKK / Mulberry leather handbag, 9.085 DKK / Mulberry leather handbag, 9.085 DKK / Necklace, 19.680 DKK / Noir Jewelry crystal necklace, 740 DKK / Earrings, 160 DKK / Acne panama hat, 1.885 DKK / Valentino belt, 860 DKK / Oh no! Product not found | THE OUTNET, 4.675 DKK / Oh no! Product not found | THE OUTNET, 3.915 DKK / Oh no! Product not found | THE OUTNET, 3.165 DKK / Giambattista valli Women - Footwear - Closed-toe slip-ons Giambattista..., 1.345 DKK

 

Finally! January is over and February is now upon us. If it was not for the snow and rain here in Aarhus, I would be looking forward to spring. This ambivalence may show through my favourites from January's new arrivals in the web-shops. Still a lot of black and classic pieces but with the bright spring and giddy-happy colours taking over bit by bit.

 

I am a sucker for draping and good tailoring and nom nom nom.. all good this past month! Oh, and throw in the colour pink and I could not be happier..

i cannot decide which Bayswater I like the best: the blush or the hot pink!? Both please.. However, I am very intrigued by the orange and grey dress by Roksanda Ilincic because I think orange hues are the most difficult to wear. At least for me.

And top it off with nice shoes and your zodiac necklace and come what may...

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Endelig er januar ovre og februar godt på vej. Hvis det ikke var for slud og regn her i Århus ville jeg næsten tro på at foråret var på vej.

Denne ambivalente følelse viser sig måske i mine favoritter fra diverse butikker på nettet. Der er stadig en masse klassiske sorte varer men de lyse og sjove forårsvarer er også på vej ind i garderoberne.

 

Jeg elsker virkelig draperinger og god skrædderkunst og jeg blev ikke skuffet i denne måned. Og hvis man inkluderer farven pink, så er jeg altid glad! Så jeg kan simpelthen ikke vælge hvilken Mulberry Bayswater-taske som jeg helst vil have: den pudderfarvede eller den skrigende pink? helst begge, tak!

Ikke desto mindre er jeg meget fascineret af den orange og grå kjole fra Roksanda Ilincic, for jeg synes at orange er den sværeste farve at bære. I hvert fald for mig.

Men man kunne jo prøve at bruge smukke sko og en halskæde med ens stjernetegn til.

Winter Elegance Extraordinaire

It is freezing here in Denmark at the moment, and thus it is one of the only times I rejoice in my somewhat voluntary confinement working on my thesis in doors. (sorry for the long hiatus though my posts will probably be very scattered until April when I finish) It is so cold I get migraines if I don't have something very warm protecting my ears when I go out. But how to combine practicality and elegance?

 

One of my top style wishes is to one day have a white fur hat. Ever since I saw Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story and saw the perfect white fur fox hat, it has been my ultimate luxury item. Luckily, I live in a country which experience such low temperatures every year so I could justify the use of such a hat. And of course there are starting to be some very nice and elegant faux choices too which don't look like plastic of wool, as well as the vintage option.

So in future winter fashion elegance aspirations, here are some of the most beautiful looks around the internet.
 

 

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{Monthly Favourties} December 2012

 

Monthly Favourites December 2012

Erdem dress, 32.200 DKK / Christopher Kane , 17.430 DKK / L'Wren Scott print dress, 10.470 DKK / Saloni print dress, 6.660 DKK / Saloni print dress, 4.625 DKK / Maison Martin Margiela , 4.705 DKK / Giambattista Valli , 15.510 DKK / Miu Miu , 15.420 DKK / Stella McCartney , 10.740 DKK / Inès & Marèchal fur jacket, 9.565 DKK / Band of Outsiders , 5.780 DKK / Tucker sequin crop jacket, 2.570 DKK / Bottega Veneta leather pumps, 4.105 DKK / Dolce & Gabbana laced shoes, 3.705 DKK / Valentino leather shoulder bag, 15.435 DKK / Charlotte Olympia , 7.140 DKK / Versace leather shoulder bag, 8.220 DKK / Hervé Van Der Straeten butterfly earrings, 3.255 DKK / Lyra Ring by Sophie Bille Brahe 17.300 DKK



 

Another year is just about to dawn and we are contemplating over the events which passed this year. Sorrows, joys, and all in between are all the essence of life, and if we find that this year was perhaps a bit hard on us, then we should use this time just before another to try to comprehend the lessons we learned from the hardship.

I am a firm believer that when an opportunity is lost, somewhere else another arises, and it is up to us to discover and muster the courage to catch them.

 

But all the new things which we experienced are all experienced within the established order we try to surround ourselves with. Home - away and home again, as the fairy tales say.

On this blog, one of the homely features is my Monthly Favourites where I showcase my imaginary shopping basket filled with all the wonderful clothes every new month brings along.

 

December is a curious month in this regard; party dresses, winter boots, and spring clothes all in one month! Enough to make your head spin.

It appears that prints and embellishments are key trends next year paired with strict tailoring and colours - and I highly approve!

Despite the overwhelming palette of colours, my two favourites are the Stella McCartney blazer (I really need a white boyfriend fitted one!) and the black lace Valentino stillettoes.

But what are your favourites this month?

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Endnu et år er ved at være til ende og vi tænker over de begivenheder, som udgjorde det indeværende år. Sorger, glæder og alt i mellem er alle det, der udgør livet, og hvis livet var lidt hård ved os i år så må vi bruge denne tid lige inden et nyt år til at prøve at forstå de ting vi lærte af det.

Jeg tror fuldt og fast på, at når en mulighed ikke blev til noget, så opstår en ny et andet sted, og vi må mønstre modet til at finde og gribe dem.

 

Men alle disse nye ting vi oplever er alle oplevet mellem det gammelkendte, som vi omringer os med for at skabe mening. Hjemme - ude og hjemme igen, som eventyrerne fortæller os.

På denne blog er en af mine hjemlige ting mine favoritter fra netbutikkerne, som jeg med glæde viser frem hver måned.

 

December er en mærkværdig måned, festkjoler, vinterstøvler og forårsmode i en stor pærevælling!

Det ser ud til, at print og pynt er store tendenser næste år sammen med skarp skrædderkunst - og det kan jeg lide!

På trods af den store farveskala, så er mine to favoritter denne måned den hvide blazer fra Stella McCartney (jeg leder virkelig efter en hvid boyfriend blazer!) og de sorte blonde-stilletter fra Valentino.

Hvilke er jeres favoritter? 

{Monthly Favourites} October 2012

Monthly Favourites, October 2012

Haider Ackermann pleated dress 14.850 DKr/ RED Valentino polka dot party dress 3790 DKr / 3.1 Philip Lim Sweater 2590 DKr/ Duro Olowu brocade coat, $4,580 / DAY Birger et Mikkelsen sequin jacket  3155 DKr/ Gucci straight leg jeans, $2,395 / By Malene Birger floral pants 2160 DKr/ Acne boots 3245 DKr/ Hervé Van Der Straeten 24k jewelry 11.855 DKr/ Jennifer Meyer Jewelr earrings 15825 DKr / Kenneth Jay Lane chain necklace 3425 DKr/ Cada , $2,865 / Necklace, $2,080 / Marc by Marc Jacobs marc jacobs jewelry, $185 / Eugenia Kim headband 1380 DKr  / Fendi FUR TRIMMED BOXCALF BUTTON BOOTS, $1,505 / Browns fashion & designer clothes & clothing | VINTAGE HERMES |...

Hi guys... Once again the end of a month is upon us (How is it possible already!?) and I have my favourites from the past month's new arrivals. And what a glorious month October has been for that! I mean, look at those Fendi boots... Insane! And even though Hell would have to freeze over for me to pay €1600 for jeans, those Gucci ones with embroidery are quite spectacular.
I am definetely feeling in the mood for some sparkles to brighten up November. I have always hated that month - too dark, too cold, too boring... However, in this coat by Duro Olowu, I would be able to make the best of it until December.

So, does anything strike your fancy?

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Hejsa.. Så er vi endnu engang ved vejs ende af en måned (hvor blev den lige af!?) og jeg har som altid mine favoritter fra de nye varer i netbutikkerne klar. Og sikke en fantastisk måned oktober har været! Seriøst! Tjek lige de Fendi-støvler.. de er alt for vilde. Og selvom der skulle falde sne i Helvede førend jeg vil betale så mange penge for jeans, så er de der Gucci med broderi altså ret fantastiske.
Jeg er virkelig i humør til glimmer og glitter for at kunne lyse den mørke november op. Det er min hade-måned nummer 1, alt for mørk, kold og kedelig. Selvom jeg måske ville kunne klare den ganske pænt i frakken fra Duro Olowu og vente på december.

Er der noget, som også fænger jer?

{Monthly Favourites} August 2012

Monthly Favourites August 2012

Mary Katrantzou pencil dress, 6.285 DKK / Stine Goya print dress, 2.200 DKK / Acne cotton sweater, 1.490 DKK / Haider Ackermann leather jacket, 27.500 DKK / Acne jacket, 15.910 DKK / Wool jacket, 3.480 DKK / Temperley London long skirt, 13.630 DKK / Dion Lee pencil skirt, 5.910 DKK / Stine goya, 1.600 DKK / T By Alexander Wang ruched skirt, 970 DKK / Acne high heel boots, 3.385 DKK / Tory Burch boots, 4.190 DKK / Ash lace up boots, 1.185 DKK / Chloé leather bag, 10.660 DKK / Kimberly McDonald diamond jewelry, 169.510 DKK / Marni clip on earrings, 2.970 DKK / Isabel Marant teardrop earrings, 1.130 DKK / Etro, 3.445 DKK / Burberry bow belt, 2.525 DKK / Burberry leather belt, 2.470 DKK / Miu Miu CRYSTAL-EMBELLISHED CABLE KNIT PULLOVER, 7.040 DKK / One Kings Lane - VintageCouture - Chanel Pastel Handbag

The end of what must have been quite a fashion month here on my blog. Even though I have treated you to next season's goodies I will not leave out my favourites from this month. And I love fall and winter outfits so naturally I am very excited about all the boots, knits, and warm accessories coming in the online stores now. Yet we still have the colours from spring and summer to spritz things up a bit before the fall truly kicks in.

This month I have been drawn towards a somewhat curious combination of looks; equestrian chic and boho. I adore all things equestrian even though I have only been on a horse three times in my life! But I would without a blink of an eye wear these Tory Burch-boots. So gorgeous! The same goes for the divine maxi skirt from Temperley London. Though I doubt a mxi skirt would be good idea once rain and snow arrives.
Other than that, I really like the look from Burberry with the bow belt on top of their coats, and I think I will copy this look myself. A good tip with a too large coat to define your curves.

What else? Oh, the gorgeous prints and colours still going strong from summer, how lovely is that pastel Chanel bag?! And a touch of treasure on your ears and you are ready for any adventure. Fare well!!



Monthly Favourites July 2012

Monthly Favourites July 2012

Tea party dress / Oscar de la Renta sheer dress / Nina Ricci satin dress / Sonia by Sonia Rykiel wool dress, $310 / Alexander Wang dress, $715 / Matthew Williamson jacquard dress / Antonio Berardi crepe dress / Cardigan / Jill Stuart blouse, $225 / Studded jacket, $500 / Etoile Isabel Marant low rise skinny jeans / Swimming bikini / Paul Joe sister, $345 / Mary Katrantzou floral pencil skirt / KORS Michael Kors peep toe pumps / Stella McCartney slip on shoes, $630 / Maria Black yellow gold jewelry, $86 / Solange Azagury-Partridge white gold jewelry, $24,385 / Halleh teardrop earrings, $5,255 / Incase tech accessory

Hi guys!

Whoa this month went by like a lightning.. No, seriously! How can it already be my BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!? Crazy...

I don't know whether it is because I'm getting older (turning 25 so I'm basically from the Stone Age) but I only remember my birthday because of other people and my calendar. Usually, I would have stomach aches and trouble sleeping weeks before my birthday. This year - nothing.

Nevertheless, this post was about fashion! I really had trouble deciding which item I'd most like to own. But I think, I managed to get it down to the Paul & Joe-dress, with the KORS Michael Kors wedges as a close second.

But don't you just LOVE the bikini? I don't really think I would ever actually wear one but this is just so pretty. The scallops, the bow-ish front - lovely. And on the other weather-side, the coat is pretty amazing too..

I am already looking forward to the fall clothes.. Kinda sad really since we only have had about 5 days of summer - at the most!

If I didn't love rain so much, it would be very depressing.

Misce-nail-ious

Well, the pictures say it all. Taking the opportunity of the sunny weather and sporting some different shades on my nails.

If you have questions regarding one of the colours or designs just send an ask.

Oh yeah, and there's a photo of my feet - just in case you have something against feet in general!





{Monthly favourites June 2012}

Monthly favourite June 2012

Burberry evening ball gown, $2,495 Miu Miu evening wear dress, $1,350 Victoria beckham dress, $1,155 Dolce Gabbana silk print dress, $1,763

Zoe karssen hoody, $160 Valentino cashmere sweater, £800 One vintage, £1,380 Chloé skirt, $895 Acne leather boots, $705

YSL RIVE GAUCHE leather shoes, $675 Moschino earrings, $75 FERNANDO JORGE gold chain earrings, $853 Isabel Marant Etoile Matches, £155

DSQUARED2, €499 LARA BOHINC, €480

Oh, so sad to see June fade away.. I almost feel like I missed this month but when thinking of what I actually did, it sure wasn't wasted; my sister got married! and I passed my final exams before my dissertation. I am now living in my future and not always having something behind me keeping me at bay.

Since my sister's wedding, I find myself looking for the perfect pretty party wedges. Usually, they are more everyday styles with too summer-y fabrics and prints to my taste. I generally like my footwear more on the classic side. But I think that these YSL Rive Gauche gold wedges with the mary jane-feel to them are perhaps just what I am looking for.

But dear me, aren't these DSQUARED2 boots just amazing? I love the bow detail on the heel and the red lining. Oh, and the new blue colour for the ACNE Cypress is also quite lust-worthy. I would wear these shoes to everything on this page, and what's already in my actual wardrobe.

I guess one of the key colours in the fall will be this rusty, wine, oxblod, red-ish colour...The Burberry gown is spectacular. But perhaps the Miu Miu dress is more wearable, and there's the bow detail too.

However, I am most fond of the D&G print dress. So pin-up but still summer and fun. You should really go and check out the close-ups, because this pinned version doesn't give it justice.

What beautiful additons to my imaginary closet, no? I read on Tumblr a statement saying

I wish I could download clothes illegally

and I cannot say that I don't know the feeling!

Wishing you all a wonderful end of June and a spectacular start at July..

xoxo,

The dandelion chronicles