Favorite fall shows for lazy weekends

The more we’re going into fall, the more Netflix weekends spent in bed sound appealing. I must say, I would gladly spend my every Saturday night like that, with a bottle of wine, some take out from my favorite Chinese place and in cozy, flannel PJ’s. Sounds great, right?

The thing you’ll need for a weekend like that to be amazing is an even better show that you can binge watch. In the sea of new and old ones (I swear, there’s a new show every month), it gets hard to choose the one that deserves your full attention and time. So here’s my list that might help you pick the right one!

Sons Of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy is an American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter, about the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in California‘s Central Valley. The show centers on protagonist Jackson “Jax” Teller (Charlie Hunnam), initially the vice president of the club, who begins questioning the club and himself.

Best part: Charlie Hunnam and his rough greatness

How To Get Away With Murder

Annalise Keating is a prominent criminal defense attorney and a law professor at Middleton University. She selects five students to intern at her firm: Wes Gibbins, Connor Walsh, Michaela Pratt, Asher Millstone, and Laurel Castillo. They work with Annalise’s employees, Frank Delfino and Bonnie Winterbottom, an associate lawyer. As Season 1 introduces occasional clients for Keating, it explores two related murders through flashbacks: Lila Stangard, mistress of Annalise’s husband Sam Keating and a student at Middleton; and then Sam Keating at the hands of Annalise’s interns.

Best Part: Outstanding performance by Viola Davis (just won an Emmy) who will keep you on your toes with every single episode

+ you get to learn a lot about the law system (never a bad thing to know)!

Mr. Robot

The series follows Elliot Alderson, a young man living in New York City, who works at the cybersecurity company Allsafe as a security engineer. Constantly struggling with social anxiety disorder and clinical depression, Elliot’s thought process seems heavily influenced by paranoia and delusion. He connects to people by hacking them, which often leads him to act as a cyber-vigilante. He is recruited by a mysterious insurrectionary anarchist known as “Mr. Robot”, and joins his team of hacktivists known as “fsociety”. One of their missions is to cancel all debts by taking down one of the largest corporations in the world, E Corp (known as “Evil Corp” by Elliot), which also happens to be Allsafe’s biggest client.

Best part: Super intriguing and interesting show, brings the hacker culture closer to us

If you’ve seen some of these shows, tell me if you like them!

Object of desire: Saint Laurent Babies boots

Since Saint Laurent’s Babies boots were seen all over the F/W 14 runway, they’ve been one of the go-to styles among the fashion and celeb sets. (You may recall a dazzling, glittery pair from last fall…) This season’s styles are decidedly more tame but no less luxe. In suede, patent leather, and fringe—and in both knee-high and over-the-knee styles—it’s hard to not see these splurge-worthy boots fitting into any fall wardrobe. But consider yourself warned—sizes are selling out quickly at every retailer.

Saint Laurent Babies Leather Thigh High Boots ($1495) in Black

Saint Laurent Babies Over-the-Knee Boots ($1495) in Brown

Saint Laurent Fringe-Trim Babies Knee Boots ($1695) in Black

Saint Laurent Babies Knee Boots ($1495) in Black

What do you think of the Saint Laurent Babies? Do you think they’re worth the splurge? Comment below!

10 bags every woman should own

Collecting handbags, when done well, can arguably be considered an art form. In homage to that, here find the 10 bags every woman should have in her closet—get your check list started.

Classic day bag in black

Whether you’re a Chanel girl or Fendi and Vuitton are more your speed, zero in on a bag that has withstood the trends and invest wisely in a noir version.

Chiara Ferragni ; Fendi

Neutral tote

This is your carry-all. Get one in a color that works with everything and always look put-together because of it.

The Row

Day Clutch

For when you don’t want the whole tote, but still need to carry your necessities.

Victoria Beckham

Metallic mini

Those black tie events and weddings are going to pop up, be prepared with an evening bag, like this one from Anya Hindmarch, that wears well with everything.

Reece Hudson

Weekend Casual

For when your neutral tote feels too business, consider this your very chic brunch and shopping bag.

Celine

Cross-body party bag

This is a style that can be worn with a chain so it looks chic and leaves you free to dance the night away.

Saint Laurent

Heritage bag

Ideally, this is given to you from your grandmother or mom—think old school Hermès. Or you can always get on the list for a Birkin or Kelly bag to start the family tradition.

Hermes

Just for fun

This is the one that makes you smile and feels perfectly you. A bit of boho fringe? Charming plaid? Make it count.

Valentino

Pop of color

We’re not for the saying, but on board for the idea—a colorful bag brightens even the darkest looks.

Prada

The weekender

Every girl worth her salt needs a chic oversized bag for a quick get-away. It doesn’t need to be snakeskin—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be.

Givenchy

 

Which ones do you own?

 

12 shoes every woman should own

I’m pretty sure shoes are a woman’s best friend. With endless options each season, it’s hard not to amass a collection of pumps in a rainbow of colors, or more than 10 pairs of black boots. So, if you’re looking to make a major investment this season, or a closet cleaning is on your horizon, here’s an easy guide to help you streamline. Scroll through for the classic shoes every fashionable woman should have in her closet.

Black pumps

A basic black pump in suede or leather is the ultimate go-to, they pull together any outfit and add instant sophistication.

Victoria Beckham ; Manolo Blahnik

Ankle-strap sandals

A barely-there ankle-strap sandal goes with just about anything and lengthens your legs.

Blake Lively ; Stuart Weitzman

Ankle Boot

Need to add a little edge to your look? Ankle boots do the trick when paired with jeans or dresses.

Amanda Weiner ; Saint Laurent Paris

Ballet flats

The quintessial run-around shoe, and a preppy-wardrobe staple, we favor a basic black or a bright color when it comes to flats.

Alexa Chung ; Repetto

Animal print shoes

Snakeskin or leopard heels add sultry style to your look. We also consider this print a neutral when mixing with other prints.

Poppy Delevingne ; Jimmy Choo

Metallic heels

Metallic heels are a no-brainer for an evening look—but they also work for daytime.

Jessica Alba ; Jimmy Choo

Short stacked heels

This ’90s style is making a serious comeback—the stacked heel gives you a little height without sacricing any comfort.

Joanna Hillman ; Marni

Platform wedges

Wedges lend a lot of height and a lot of style.

Shea Marie ; Chloe

Casual sneakers 

A fashionable sneaker is the perfect weekend shoe, pair it with jeans and dresses alike.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen ; Superga

Flat sandal 

The ubiquitous summer shoe to pair with everything from cut-off shorts to a floral sundress.

K. Jacques sandals

Tall fall boots

Tall boots, especially with a nod to equestrian style are timeless. They’re essential for fall, and add polish to a t-shirt and jeans look.

Gucci boots

Swimwear love

Swimwear is a sore point for most of us women. Not just because we think that because bathing suits are probably the tiniest piece of clothing we own which will show all of our shortcoming, but also because it is so hard to find the right model that does not look dull. Fortunately, nowadays there are lots of swimsuit models that will not make you look like a middle-aged lady.

Very wide palette of colors and patterns, all imaginable models, with high-waisted shorts or a low, two-piece or one-piece, with or without straps, this hot season really everyone can find something for themselves. And even if you feel extra funky this summer season, you are free to combine the top and bottom of different swimsuits. Many high street shops offer separate pieces that can be combined according to your own proportions or aesthetic preferences. Particularly interesting are those one-piece swimsuits with a striking print but if you’re still prone to those two-piece model, you will find vibrant tones and interesting motifs on such models as well. Floral motifs, ethnic elements, fruit, fringe and ruffles, it can all be found. 

Now we bring you our top picks! Hope you like them as much as we do

Topshop

Solid & Striped

Asos

Anna Sui for O’Neill

River Island

Asos

Asos

Asos

Billabong

Vero Moda

The best Zara sale pieces

Yes, the sales have started.  If you like to take risks and patiently wait for your favorite garment to go on sale, then we hope that you are lucky and that it wasn’t sold out. Other than that, you’ll now be able to change your summer wardrobe for a much smaller budget.

If your luck was bad and that piece you wanted for months (but was too expensive) has sold out, or you’re the type of person who enters the store only when the windows have huge, red SALE signs, it doesn’t matter. Denim overalls, blouses in bright colors, airy maxi dresses, popular culottes pants or lacy white dresses perfect for summer cocktail parties, we have chosen trendy pieces that are definitely worth a buy at a smaller price!

Festival update

Just a quick post before I go back to the lake Jarun where InMusic festival is being held for day 3 (Placebo is playing). Last night we were listening to Eagles Of Death Metal who are super nice and all in all great guys, musicians and very delightful people. And they can rock pretty hard too. Death Cab For Cutie was also playing, bringing so much emotions to the crowd. Last of them were Rudimental (live). That was, hands down, the best part of the night. They can bring the whole crowd up in just three words. It was raining and mud was everywhere, but non of us seemed to mind. They were THAT good.

This was my rainy outfit for day two!

Time for another rainy outfit and rubber boots!

Festival style tips & tricks

Festival season comes around quick – and with it the default wardrobe staples of denim shorts, floral wreath headbands, beads and the like. But we’ve been there, done them – and for far too long. It’s time to change the dress code and approach festival season with fresh eyes and a new look (and we don’t deny that might be hard to do considering fashion’s affection for the Seventies and hippy bohemia right now – but it can be done).

It’s about thinking of quirks and tricks that make your style individual. Decorate your hands not your head – fingers enlaced with rings and striking henna, for example, is far more interesting. Then pile on the costume jewellery to trinket-y effect. Look to the jewellery-make-up Chola hybrid we saw at Givenchy autumn/winter 2015 for inspiration (though beautiful, you may find this actual look is more suited to the catwalk than the festival field).

If you really want to keep the focus on your hair, then leave the blooms behind and replace them with braids – the hairstyle of choice right now, and one that comes with far more than just the option of a simple plait trailing down the neck. They can, in fact, be done to mimic a flower garland in their elaborate construction. Or try out some millennium Bjork knots in your hair – it won’t be long before everyone will be doing them.

A skinny scarf says you are definitely with the band and when at a festival, it’s a very legitimate look – and one that can easily take its nods from Saint Laurent, both spring/summer 2015 and forthcoming autumn/winter 2015. If you’re doing a scarf, don’t do a hat. You want to look like you’re with the band, not desperately following them around.

Depending on the weather, your cover-up options range from something kaftan-like (though choose carefully) to a biker jacket number or some suede fringe. The latter will work best with a retro motif T-shirt and jeans. If channelling the Seventies, it’s about little nods, not over-enthusiastic ones. A biker jacket will deflect away all traditional festival stereotype looks, more rock ‘n’ roll and suited to being at a gig in its approach.

The rule of thumb, really, is: if you’ve worn the look before; if these are the samedenim shorts, the same floral accessory, shades et al from last year, and the one before, and one before; don’t wear it.

Festival outfit – day 1

Tomorrow is the start of InMusic festival here in Zagreb, Croatia, opening with Franz Ferdinand and Paolo Nutini, among others. Of course, most of us already have our outfits planned so here is my outfit for tomorrow!

I’ll spice it up a bit with my two favorite, thin necklaces and a bracelet I never take off. Regarding the makeup, there won’t be much to it. A bit of foundation, a bit of eyeliner with mascara and I’m good to go!

Can’t wait! Tell me if you like my picks!

Festival season

Festival season has been well on its way this last month and it is not planning to stop. If you’re going to a festival this summer, it’s time to forget the default uniform and opt for something with personality and a point of view instead.

In the light of tomorrow’s InMusic festival here in Zagreb, Croatia, here are some style icons with their look to help you create your own.

Victoriana

Just because you’re squelching around in mud, doesn’t mean you can’t rock a bit of velvet – or so suggests Alexa Chung, at least. Bringing a sophistication to even the festival fields, take her style cues with a neat blazer, jean and welly boot ensemble. Opt for a blouse beneath rather than a band T-shirt.

New vintage

Hippy spirit is embodied by the flame-haired songstress Florence Welch in her billowing gowns, kaftans and accompanying flowing locks. This is when a dress is entirely appropriate for the festivities of the fields. Side note: second-hand or high street options are best – anything too precious should be saved for the stage only.

Rock’n’Roll

The classic pin-up gal when it comes to festival dressing is of course Kate Moss in her rock chic garb. The key here is to look like you’re with the band (which of course she is) and not care too much about it.

Festival Cheer

Poppy Delevingne cleverly manages to navigate the fields and mud through her choice of colourful, cute and fresh accessories. Opt for real boots over wellingtons; choose a real bag over a rucksack or satchel; and go all out when it comes to any sort of floral wreath in the hair. Pompom fun is welcome.