Category: Outfit Ideas

From The Runway: Pinstripes And The Gentlewoman Trend

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From The Runway: Pinstripes And The Gentlewoman Trend

Hi everyone!

Since two days I have been settling into London, my new residence until Christmas. Everything has been going well so far. However, I am still very nervous about the upcoming weeks. Not only will I say goodbye to my twenties this coming weekend, but also jump start into my thirties with my first sales pitches next week. It will be truly a new life chapter opening up. Keep fingers crossed for positive feedback guys!

So while in London, I can’t help but write about one of my favourite UK designers: Stella McCartney. What I love about Stella is her ability to fuse masculine and feminine designs like no other. And her fall/winter 2013/14 collection is another example of her signature style. She is bringing back the gentlewoman in pinstripe!

Pinstripe is a pattern that has been in and out of fashion for decades and is traditionally associated with rather conservative (i.e. boring) office looks. Well, no more, ladies!

This season, pinstripe is considered super cool and can not only be found on the designs of Stella McCartney, but also her fellow designers Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Maison Martin Margiela. It is worn on oversized coats, sweaters and even dresses – as an cool interplay of masculinity and femininity, creating the new “gentlewoman” look.

Check out my style advice on How To Wear Pinstripes!

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xoxo, Lu

Spotted: Yellow Bag In Zurich

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Spotted: Yellow Bag In Zurich

Hi everyone!

I’m so excited today, because today I have launched the Facebook page of my personal style consulting services called Dressed by Lu!

If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out and make sure to follow! You’ll find daily posts and inspirations about how to live a more beautiful, stylish and empowered life! (And who doesn’t want that, I mean c’mon?)

So, it seems my last blog entry was a little too dark for you guys. Nevermind, I can totally understand. I’m also more a lover of summer & sun than winter & snow (even though I do look forward to fondue season…yuumm!).

Taking your feedback on board, I thought I’d pick something more cheerful today and what can be more cheerful than a bright yellow bag?

(The answer is supposed to be “Nothing”. In case you have something different on your mind, please leave a comment and let me know!)

Check out here my style advice on How To Wear Yellow Bags And Brighten Up Your Day!

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xoxo, Lu

Spotted: Grunge Jeans In Berlin

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Spotted: Grunge Jeans In Berlin

Happy Friday everyone!

Some of you were close to guessing on Facebook what the topic of this article will be… yes, it has something to do with mixing difficult patterns. In fact, the theme overall is about how to wear grunge jeans – in a chic way!

So, who would have ever thought that the looks of Kurt Cobain (for the boys) and Courtney Cox (for the girls) will be back in style? Well, after the 90s probably no one, but the truth is: It is back. Big time. This fall.

Grunge jeans is a tricky item to pull off without looking messed up. Band fan t-shirts, Doc Martens, tights with holes and beanie hats all lend themselves well to the overall look, but there’s a fine line between rocking a modern and glamorous grunge look and trying too hard with scruffy denim and clumpy boots.

Check out here my style advice on How To Wear Grunge Jeans!

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xoxo, Lu

Spotted: Leather Pants in Frankfurt

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Spotted: Leather Pants in Frankfurt

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Today’s article is about an absolute wardrobe staple for fall and winter: the black leather pants. By absolute wardrobe staple I mean: It is a MUST HAVE. If you don’t own one yet, go out and get one!

Why? Because leather pants is the answer to sooo many styling questions.

You need some texture to style up a casual day look? Wear leather pants. You need to add some oh la la to a classic outfit? Wear leather pants. You want to look classy and cool like Miranda Kerr? You got it, wear leather pants!

Leather as a material has long been denigrated in fashion as it was more associated with biker gangs and heavy metal rockers (not to mention fetish wear). But then, things changed and pretty much all influential designers started showing the material on the runway. Fashionistas around the world picked it up and now, you cannot think about street style without thinking about leather pants.

If you cannot or don’t want to afford the real thing, faux leather is more than ok, of course! Easier care instructions make up for a lot. Plus, it’s animal friendly. If you choose faux leather, make sure to buy high quality. Poorly made ones can easily turn your look from chic to shoddy. Please don’t do that. For style advice, check out my article on How To Wear Leather Pants.

Thanks Kristin for modelling, you look smoking hot my dear!

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