Tag: Banana Republic

25 Oct

The new opulence, velvet

Party, Workwear No Comments by Victoria
Prada 2

Opulence, rich textures and gilt-trimmed gowns, is the new trend for this season. There are so many ways to work this trend. For during the day I like to go for one opulent piece, like this skirt in velvet, and combine it with something sleeker. A black shirt with a cardigan. Did you have a [...]

18 Oct

Winter is coming

Casual No Comments by Victoria
Hat1

Nothing beats the leg lengthening effect of flared jeans or in this case flared cords. I admit, I had to get used to it. It’s something different than skinny jeans or straight legged jeans/trousers, but once you’re used to it it’s great. Cords are great for this season and for those days when it’s not [...]

13 Sep

The Tribal

Casual, Workwear No Comments by Victoria
Dries3

Africa has always been a source of inspiration. It’s thus no wonder that the tribal print has become a trend. The mix of earthy colors and geometric patterns of this blazer are a typical example of the tribal print. The (dark) burgundy colour is something we will see a lot for fall/winter 2012. The tribal [...]

06 Sep

The in between cardigan

Casual No Comments by Victoria
Cardi5

As you may have noted it’s casual week. I’m hoping for an Indian summer as summer has gone by in a blink. On the bright sight, the new season means, of course, shopping for a new outfit . For the more chilly days I love to wear a cardigan. Paired with a jeans and tee [...]

09 Aug

Strategic stripes

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Today is all about how to flatter your figure with a strategic clothing choice. This dress is an example how a vertical stripe can enhance the illusion of height and make you look thinner. Generally horizontal stripes (such as on the bottom of the dress and on the pockets) do the opposite unless the effect [...]

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