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9 Ukrainian Fashion Brands to Know
Instead of writing this, I should be finalising my 2023 best-of lists for fiction and non-fiction, but have run out of energy – since December, I have been obsessively reading all the 2023 lists in the world, then putting together my own versions, then plotting my 2024 TBR and going over all the ‘most anticipated’ lists, so I just cannot face another book-themed list at the moment. I will get over it, but until then, let’s take a quick detour and talk about Ukrainian fashion.
Against the Capsule Wardrobe
Ladies, gentlemen [in the voice of Christina Aguilera in ‘Dirrty’], I have found more reasons to be against capsule wardrobes. More?! you cry, how can there be more after this devastating piece 5 years ago? Indeed. I will get to that in a moment.
How to Create a Modern Wardrobe
This is a misleading title, as I don’t really know how to create a modern wardrobe. It would be more accurate to end it with a question mark, as the following is an exploration rather than a solution, but it’s perhaps useful nevertheless. Everything, after all, begins with the right question.
On Why We Have Nothing to Wear
In my attempt to be a more considered shopper, I have been thinking about what makes a wardrobe work. It is common to make fun of women who ‘have nothing to wear’, as this sentiment is interpreted as clear evidence of shallowness, vanity and lack of brain po..
5 Tricks to Look Less Messy in Winter
I said last year that I’ve been frustrated with my winter style: on one hand, I’m always cold, on the other, I like to look pretty streamlined and sharp – two things not easy to reconcile. This has made me think of how to look more put together in the cold. ..
Wardrobe Confessions
I had a noble aim to do an Autumn Edit post on my clothes, but this was a very weird autumn. In Brussels, it was so warm until the end of October that I was still wearing my summer clothes. Then I went to Lebanon where it was +27 degrees and when I returned,..
What I’ve Learned From My Daughter About Style
Before my daughter was born (more than 9 years ago now), I thought I would be one of those moms who really like to dress their kids in stylish outfits, buying toddler trench coats and tiny riding boots, pale yellow cashmere jumpers and cheerful sundresses. I..
How To Spend It: Style Investments
It may seem strange to talk about investing in clothes and accessories considering I’m currently doing my best not to buy anything. It isn’t. Nothing makes you think of buying stuff like not being able to buy stuff. Sometimes these thoughts turn rather philo..
Getting Ready for Autumn: Clothes
I’m late with posting this, because work has been crazy. It has also been wonderful and exciting – I’m not here to complain. The intensity of my work life is in fact directly relevant for this post. I am not going to talk much about what I’m currently wearin..
Autumn Office Outfits vol 1: Weird Colour Blocking
Never mind all those fancy style posts I’ve done for the blog – the most popular* article featuring clothes is this rather modest one on office wear. Ever since I did it, I’ve planned a sequel, as the response was so positive and encouraging. Capturing a ful..