Valentine - Will You Be Mine

The big V-day is almost here! Have you decided what you’re going to plan for  Valentine´s Day ? Whether your relationship  is brand new or you’ve been together for years, creative date night ideas for Valentine’s Day can make this one to remember. Hitting the town or staying in, make your valentine feel extra special this year with these fun ideas.

Athletic: Hit the climbing gym for a fun, interactive workout

Classic romance: Ice skating. The perfect winter date, hold hands…sneak kisses…

Relaxed and fun: Bowling, pizza and beer! Sometimes the simplest dates are the best dates

Hot and Steamy: A couples massage – you’ll both love this one and feel great too

Cozy and economical: Stay home by the fire and whip up a homemade pasta dinner

I have to admit, I can’t decide which one of these date night ideas for Valentine’s Day sounds the best! 

Which one would you love to plan for your valentine? xo

Angelika

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Peter Pilotto - Designer Collaboration

Time to mark your calendars for another fabulous Target collab: the Peter Pilotto for Target capsule collection hits stores February 9th and it’s more than we could have expected! With most pieces priced at under $80, you are getting the brand’s signature prints and silhouettes for much less. The versatile line includes everything you’ll need for next season, from statement dresses to bikinis to sneakers.

It was also just announced that the Peter Pilotto for Target line will also be available internationally at Net-a-Porter! Check out a few of my favorites from their newly-released look book below.

Are you in ? xo

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WEARING A DENIM SHIRT WITH JEANS

Women’s denim shirts look fabulous with everything from leather pants to a plaid skirt but pairing one with jeans is where it gets tricky. Denim on denim can be a recipe for disaster if not done right so I’m here to explain how to wear a chambray shirt with your favorite pair of skinnies. Read on…

The DO’s and DON’Ts of Wearing A Denim Shirt with Jeans

• Stick with different washes and fits – DON’T wear lights together or two super-fitted pieces. 
• DO tuck in your shirt. Play around with the full tuck, front tuck, half tuck and see which silhouette works for you. DO add a skinny belt  to break up your top and bottom half!
• DON’T forget accessories. Adding this glam is not only trendy but gives your look a chic finish.
• DO have fun with your footwear. A feminine heel   or preppy loafer provides direction to all of that denim and makes a statement.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Have you been rocking denim on denim? Hope this inspires you to give it a try! xo
  
  
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Apple - Thirty years of MAC

The Mac turns 30 today! What started as the Apple Lisa (named after Steve Jobs’ daughter) exactly three decades ago, the globally-recognized company has reinvented and improved not only computers but dozens of other products since.  Steve Jobs started a revolution and I can’t imagine where we would be today without his vision and need to be a leading innovator. Happy birthday Mac! xo

Angelika

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OBSESSED FROM ZUHAIR MURAD COUTURE

I have been looking forward this show so much – Zuhair Murad is one of my favorites and the designs are always sexy with just a small dose of fantasy. From plunging necklines and zebra stripes to ethereal lace and bronze branch details, the glamorous gowns sent down his spring 2014 couture runway were to die for and I can definitely see them for the red carpet. The hair and makeup on the models let the dresses do the talking and appeared unstated, glowing and beautiful with sleek middle parts and rosy cheeks. Love it !! xo

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BLACK AND WHITE BY TOM FORD

With the black and white trend having a serious moment in fashion, I just had to add these beauties to my closet. Wearable for every season – leather shorts in the summer and with skinnies or tights during the winter – Tom Ford created the perfect pump in classic colors that will never go out of style.

Would you wear these heels? xo

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COZY WEEKEND CHIC

Laying low this weekend? I know the crazy weather has everyone bundling up and bunkering down but I’m using it as an opportunity to wear all my favorite cozy pieces at once! A slouchy sweater and shearling vest is exactly what I’m talking about – cute layers to keep me warm  Shop my weekend style below and let me know what YOU are wearing  lately in the comments. xo

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TRENDGUIDE: JUMPSUIT

If the dress code says cocktail, smart girls know it calls for one thing - a sleek jumpsuit.

We love the relaxed tailoring vibe of Joan Smalls and Rebecca Romijn´s all-in-ones,
and Natalie Portman is perfection in her strapless monochrome number....

in Alexander Wang

Tommy Hilfiger

Dior Couture

Topshop

Jump to it!! xo

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Angelika

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TRENDGUIDE SPRING: RUFFLES

From Dree Hemingway demure evening ruffles to Lady Gaga´s full-on frou-frou frills, this fabulously frivolous trend is proving to be a new red-carpet favourite. Elizabeth Olsen´s Dior frock is the ultimate in boho glamour.....

in Marchesa

in John Galliano

In Dior

Isabel Marant

Ruffle up !! xo

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Jaeger's fabulous line

It's time to say farewell to Jaeger´s fabulous Boutique line *sob* but they're going out with a bang with this final SS14 collection.

The gorgeous drop is filled with easily wearable pieces and signature quirky twists – think kitsch prints, pretty collars and scallop trims. Hitting stores now, we're making sure we get our mitts on the Boutique line before it goes and boy, what a wish list we have.

This anchor motif sweater is a must-have for spring – the nautical style will come round again and again, so at least we can keep some Boutique in our wardrobes for a lot longer yet. Wear it with skinny jeans for a laid-back look or amp up the glam factor with a prim A-line skirt and killer courts – we can't keep our eyes off these white ones.

Thanks for stocking up our spring/summer wardrobes!! xo 

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Angelika

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(credit: Boutique by Jaeger)

TRENGUIDE SPRING: THINK PINK

It may only be January but are you already wondering “what are the spring colors for 2014?” Me, too  It’s time to start shopping for spring fashion, but first – a little runway inspiration! With Pantone’s Color of the Year announced as Radiant Orchid, it’s no surprise that a lot of designers reached for similar shades with their collections. So whether it’s a bright neon, pastel or simply a small accent hue, I advise you to starting thinking PINK.

Here are nine different looks on how to wear pink next season – so fresh! xo

Giorgio Armani / Burberry / Olympia Le-Tan 

 Isabel Marant / Victoria Beckham / Clover Canyon

Prabal Gurung / J JS Lee / Elie Saab

If you need help - I am here!!

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BELTED DRESSES

How to wear belts and dresses must be a fashion trick every woman masters. The belt is a classic accessory that you should have multiples of in your closet for every occasion, but in this particular post I want to talk wearing belted dresses. A belted dress can create curves and show off a fabulous hourglass shape… as long as it’s done right. Here are my five tips! xo

• Make sure your wearing belted dresses that actually belt at your natural waist
• A belt should give your body definition when wearing a billowy top or shift dress
• Have fun and belt your layers together, like a t-shirt dress and scarf or dress and cardigan
• Learn all the different ways to you can tie and tuck a skinny belt – you don’t need to only use the belt holes!
• If you’re wearing a belt + tight dress, keep the belt snug against your body. If it’s a more voluminous fabric, you can loosen the belt

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ECO FASHION

Eco Fashion steht für Grünen Lifestyle und  sind Wachstumsbereiche in Berlin, die zunehmend an internationaler Strahlkraft gewinnen. Immer stärker stellen Unternehmen, Plattformen, Netzwerke und Verbände am Standort das Thema Nachhaltigkeit in den Fokus ihrer Arbeit und immer mehr Konsumenten entwickeln ein Bewusstsein für ökologisch und sozialverträglich gefertigte Produkte. Eco Fashion bedeutet nicht nur den Einsatz von nachwachsenden ökologischen Materialien, sondern impliziert auch Fair-Trade-Praktiken im Umgang mit den Geschäftspartnern. In den letzten zwei Jahren sind zahlreiche neue Plattformen und Formate im Bereich Eco Fashion in Berlin entstanden. ( weitere Informationen unter www.ethicalfashionshowberlin.com )

Zum fünften Mal wird die internationale Fachmesse für eco-faire Street- & Casualwear in Berlin zum Treffpunkt für zeitgemäßes Design und alternative Wirtschaftsmodelle. Weiter so!! xo

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WINTER COATS

Even though the holidays have passed and spring is on our mind, we have to face that the cold weather isn’t going anywhere just yet. Cute winter coats will still be a daily wardrobe staple for a few more weeks (months?) so I’ve been checking the sales for more outerwear – as sad as that might make me  Here are a few I’m in love with right now… from statement leopard to classic winter white, .......

Have you been shopping for winter coats? Found anything fabulous? XO

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Angelika

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Trussardi's latest model news

The world's top models had better watch their backs because there's some new competition on the block and they've got slim, athletic physiques, glossy hair, big, bright eyes - oh, and four legs.

The series of images were shot by William Wegman, an artist best known for his anthropomorphised images of Weimaraners. You may even recall his work for Acne a few seasons ago, which featured his own pet Weimaraners wearing the brands apparel and accessories as part of a guerrilla advertising campaign.

The Trussardi images pay more than a little homage to Menswear Dog , the handsome Brooklyn-based Shiba Inu named Bodhi who, courtesy of his creative owners, models the latest menswear looks on his blog.

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( credit: Bibby Sowray and William Wegman )

GOLDEN GLOBES 2014

The Globes served up a host of both entertaining and endearing pictures last night, as Hollywood's leading ladies and dashing gents celebrated this year's best films and performances. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler kept the audience laughing with their playful, witty, one-liners, with the romantic lives of Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney as the butt of jokes. Bono from U2 was so impressed that he offered Poehler a massage half way through the ceremony. Emma Thompson reminded us why she truly is one of the grand dames of British acting when she presented an award pretending to be drunk, Martini in one hand and Louboutin heels in the other. 

Congratulations to all winners!!!

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Angelika

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SARAH JESSICA PARKER’S SHOE COLLECTION

I can’t believe it’s taken so long for Sarah Jessica Parker to launch her own shoe line but now everyone is waiting for the big reveal – and we finally have a sneak peek. SJP has been working with Manolo Blahnik CEO George Malkemus on the collection, which will officially debut at Nordstrom on February 28th for anywhere from $250 to $450.

The Sex and the City actress shares that she’s “allergic to the idea that certain shoes are for certain occasions,” so be prepared to see the star’s quirky and feminine style on everything from flats to stilettos. Sarah also explained how her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw played into the line: “I’m privileged that I played her. I was exposed to so many beautiful shoes and to how they’re made. That role really cemented my love.”

Who else is excited? xo

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TIPS TO FIND THE RIGHT SIZE BRA

Do you ever feel like your shirt or dress just doesn’t look quite right – like things could be lifted and adjusted? While you may be inclined to think you need a new size, it may be that you’re wearing the wrong bra size (yes, you read that correctly!). The wrong bra can ruin your best outfit – and the right bra can make everything flawless. If you find your bras bunching, wrinkling, riding up or straps slipping, those are tell-tale signs that it’s time to be re-sized. Check out these tips for getting the right size and keeping your assets looking their best.

• se a measuring tape to measure the band size. (directly under your bust) Keep the measuring tape snug – if the number is even, add 4 inches (ex. If you measure 32, your band size is 36). If the number is odd, add 5 inches.
• Loosely wrap the measuring tape (at the nipple level) around your bust to measure. Round to the nearest whole number.
• Figure out your cup size by subtracting your band size from your bust measurement – and refer to a sizing chart .

Once you are correctly sized be sure you love the bra. Make sure it’s not too tight or two loose, adjust straps and try the bra with a tight shirt. How does it look? (when you stand sideways in a mirror are your breasts between your elbows and shoulders or do you need something with more support?) How about you – got any tips to share for finding the perfect bra? XO

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Trendguide 2014: SPORT

Auch der ausgefallenste Trend lässt sich meist auf die Stufe "tragbar" runter dimmen ....

Fashiondesigner wie Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Saunders, Mary Katrantzou usw. ... zeigten uns schon auf den Fashion Weeks was Frau im Frühjahr / Sommer 2014 zu tragen hat.

Wie trägt man diesen Look ?

Basketballshirts, Jogginghosen Kapuzenpullis, Blousons - nichts macht jünger als ein sportliches Streetwear-Teil, kaum etwas wirkt cooler in der Kombi mit eleganten Röcken, auffälligem Schmuck, Abendschuhen oder Blazern.

Wer kann´s tragen?

Allen - auch denen, die gar nicht wissen, wie man Fitness schreibt :-) xo

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Angelika

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GWEN STEFANI SECOND LINE - DWP

I am so excited to see more style-wise from Gwen Stefani! The singer, mom and fashion designer is releasing a second line this spring called DWP, which focuses on basics that have a little something extra. She teamed up with Michael Glasser (founder of 7FAM and Citizens of Humanity) to create pieces for the new label, telling  WWD, “I was trying to think about what I wear besides a tank top.”

 Are you ready to see more from Gwen Stefani? Let me know if you’ll check it out in the comments! xo

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MUST HAVE FOR THE WINTER - LEATHER GLOVES

Every girl that lives in Bozen should have a quality pair of women’s leather gloves. When trying to pick the right leather gloves, I try to find a stylish set that will last for years – it’s a worthwhile investment you can make one time for an accessory that can be used again and again, winter after winter. Perfect for when I’m in Milano, London,  Paris , NYC ....!

Here are some  of my favorites to choose from! Happy shopping  xo

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Angelika

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Turban style

Wenn man bei Events oder auch Privat sich mit einem Turban bedeckt, sollte man darauf achten, seine "Strähnen" dementsprechend schön zu präsentieren....

Früher: Bianca Jagger: It´s Disco-Time - Sie schmückte sich 1974 mit einem paillettenbesetzten Turban. Darunter blitzten die schimmernde, dunklen Locken des Long-Bobs hervor.

Heute: Sarah Jessica Parker oder Nicole Scherzinger: Der Turban verdeckt immer nur den Ansatz und damit das gesunde , volle und glänzende Haar so bleibt, sollte man als Treatment Haaröle verwenden und um Volumen zu erzeugen, Volumensprays und gegen Frizz  viel Schimmer für die Spitzen!! xo

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