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August 6, 2012

Style Inspiration: The Ladies

Here are a couple of examples of what’s going on in my style inspiration folder.

1. I wonder who the ladies in this photograph are – they are the coolest clique I’ve ever seen. They’re like super heroes and they all have a specific super power. Running at the speed of light, flying, bringing the dead back to life and hypnosis. Please make them a cartoon!
2. I’m clearly not over the sporty look yet, especially in a sophisticated combination. And all white is SO good. Wonder if it gets to make the transition from summer to fall.
3. My love for transparent things continues as well, the voyeuristic part is very interesting, but normally the insides of a purse are not so glamorous.
4. Givenchy, is there really anything to add?
5. The bag. The metallic smudged denim. Sheer.
6. And here you can see my handbag crush: The Alexander Wang Diego. I found a similar one on Asos that’s on sale and I’m considering it, but with the move and starting school it’s not really a priority.. or is it?

Images via Wolfcub, Columbine and Tumblr

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August 3, 2012

reading, writing, sharing

A big part of blogging for me consists of reading other blogs for style inspiration or general fashion news. So in order to include you a little bit in my working process, here’s a list of my top 5 most influential blogs that I check on a daily basis, in alphabetical order.

Because I’m Addicted
Geri Hirsch writes this blog and she always has the freshest news and latest editorials. With a constantly changing industry it’s important to keep up. Since Geri doesn’t post pictures of herself this blog has the feel of an online magazine.

Columbine
Perhaps my greatest style influence, this gorgeous Swede never fails to impress with her amazing taste. I guess it helps to be best friends with Elin Kling..

Love Aesthetics
Pastel colored hair, minimalistic style, amazing DIY tutorials: Ivania Carpio has it all. She is for sure the most consistent in her personal style. Her aesthetic point of view is very clear and she is so creative. She also proves that you can look amazing on a budget.

Man Repeller
Besides having mastered the skill of layering clothes and inventing the Arm Party, Leandra Medine is a hilarious writer that keeps pulling you in. What makes her so lovable is that she doesn’t take herself too seriously and the whole concept of wearing what you like not what guys like is brilliant.

Wolfcub Chronicles
Brydie Mack has an excellent personal style, but the best thing about this australian blog are the images (and GIFS!!) that she collects and compiles using the world wide web. Most of the images in my “Inspirations” folder come from this blog.

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August 1, 2012

#11

This is one of my go-to outfits when I want to be comfortable without wearing sweat pants because I like to look like I give a shit. I don’t think there’s any reason to wear lounge wear in public so I just go for oversized garments instead.
By the way, this photograph was taken with a Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD, a brilliant medium format camera, but way too heavy for me to use.
I am wearing a shirt from H&M, Cheap Monday jeans that I tore up myself and Asos sneakers.

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July 29, 2012

short summer

 

Here are a couple of snapshots from my 10 day trip to Portugal. Most of them were taken in Lisbon (Carnide and Bairro Alto to be more specific). I didn’t really document my days in Tavira because I only carried around a towel and sunscreen. Next week my life is back to (almost) normal – almost because I’ll have to start packing and preparing for Amsterdam.. All of these are posted on Instagram. To follow me, look for Rorablog.

 

 

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July 22, 2012

Lost in Lisbon

I have had a great weekend here in Lisbon. It’s one of my favorite places in the world and the city never disappoints me. We spent hours at Lost in, a place I strongly recommend, for its fair prices, delicious food, cozy atmosphere and a terrace with the most amazing view.I thought I’d also share my outfit from yesterday. Latest addition to my wardrobe and a new favorite is this blouse from Zara. The shorts I’m wearing used to be skinny jeans from Monki, belt used to be my mom’s, purse is from Zara, cuff from Asos and the big bruise on my leg is from being very clumsy lately..

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July 19, 2012

packing

Tomorrow I am off to Lisbon for the weekend and then I have a week of Algarve ahead. Can’t wait to feel the sun and ocean breeze on my skin, sounds so corny but it’s just what the doctor ordered. Literally.
Here you can see about half of what I packed for the ten days. 32°c is what awaits me, which is why I packed so many pairs of shorts. There’s no such thing as too many shorts, right?

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July 18, 2012

Amsterdam: young talent

In about one month I will be moving to Amsterdam to study at AMFI – the Amsterdam Fashion Institute. Since the day I got the acceptance letter everything has seemed so unreal but now that the semester is getting closer it is slowly sinking in, that I will be starting a whole new life.
I got even more excited when I saw Amfi Individual’s latest collection. It’s incredible how talented these young designers are and I feel really lucky to become one of their fellow students. This collection has a nomadic feel to it, with oriental influences as well as sporty accents. The outerwear is fabulous, the slouchy silhouette so current and everything looks very ready-to-wear. Plus, the way the runway show is put together is so smart: They start out with black, darker browns and burgundies with dubstep playing and end with white and some gold accents while there’s silence in the room. It’s like the models walk into the light at the end of the tunnel. But see for yourself.
To all the designers: You did an amazing job!

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July 15, 2012

Sparkles

Yesterday night we celebrated the relatively new tradition of “Kölner Lichter” meaning Cologne Lights which consists of boats decorated with colorful lights parading down the Rhine and a firework show as the grand finale. We don’t celebrate anything in particular but then, people in Cologne don’t really need reasons to drink and have fun. So I attended a soirée and for the occasion I thought why not wear a sequin dress, in my opinion a very good choice when there’s fireworks and sparklers involved.

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July 12, 2012

Bikini Time

Next week I can start packing for Portugal. I can’t tell you how excited I am, we’ve just had the worst summer here in Cologne and I can not wait to leave it behind and hit the beach. Here’s my beach equipment..

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July 9, 2012

Paisley Party

Another great item I bought during the summer sale are these trousers from Weekday. I’m so into that print and they are super comfortable. The best thing about them though is that they are extremely versatile. I’ll be able to wear them to the beach, for an everyday outfit, as lounge wear as well as wearing them out at night with heels – they go with everything. Hopefully I’ll be able to share a photo of me wearing them with my actual clothes. My collage is more like wishful thinking, since I don’t own an Alexander Wang nor a Reed Krakoff purse to accessorize my outfits with, but you get the idea that these trousers can totally make the transition from day to night.
To find out where to get the items on the picture, go here.

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