I know you are all obssesed with trench coats now, as the trend is huge at the moment. I know some of you are frustrated because of the weather outside, way too cold to rock a trench and feel comfy and stay warm. But hear me out.
I will start with the "L" word: layering. Yup, it's so easy to wear a trench coat when it's just 3 degrees out, like it was in London this morning - add warm layers. Warm layers don't necessarily mean chunky jumpers which of course, will make you look bigger (just like in my photos, but I can't help it, I fell in love again with this chunky knit I got a year ago), but also less bulkier pieces such as: a warm tank top + wool/wool mix jumper/turtleneck + blazer/denim jacket + the cherry on top, your beloved trench.
It's important to go for fabrics which keep you warm: wool, cashmere, merino, leather, etc. Layering natural fabrics will keep you super warm and still feel extra light. Keep that in mind. Back to the trench coat now. Personally, I own six. I have worn them for the past years, but not super often; some of them, which have a slimmer cut, won't make layering possible therefore the weather has to be perfect to wear those - a sunny spring day, a cold summer night, you know the drill. This one though, is oversized. Not entirely based on its cut, but because I went 1-2 sizes up. I found it on Zaful where I usually go for a US size 6, not because I need it (I could easily wear size 4 or maybe a 2), but I prefer a looser fit. I aim for a relaxed fit, which allows me to breathe and move freely. There's nothing more I hate than super tight clothes in which you can't breathe and have to be self conscious at all times. Bleah! Not for me.
So this time, with this particular trench (which is gorgeos in real life too the fabric is soft, thick, easy to iron) I went for a timeless, classic, minimal, momsy look. It just felt right. Maybe tomorrow I will wear the trench over a slip dress, with a pair of silk mules. If only the British weather will allow me. Simplicity, neutral colours and Matrix-inspired sunglasses. That's the 2018 femininity I adore.
Oh, in case you are wondering where do I have the pendant from, Cristian bought it for me five years ago from a vintage shop, one of those proper vintage shops that feels like a time machine, full of precious little treasures. As you probably noticed, I don't wear necklaces very often, but when I do...I always find the prettiest ones. Enjoy!
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I know many of you hate layering. You probably think you need to be skinny in order to layer pieces and not look like an elephant, but you're wrong.
Well no matter how many spring clothes I've recently ordered in the hope to see the Sun more often, it's still winter, wether I like it or not. I love winter, but not the London winter - it's just gloomy, rainy and windy, with no snow and very very little Sun. Depressing. Anyway, I decided to fight back: by the power invested in me, I now wear few of my fav springs pieces, all layered up. Yup, that's right. And it's warmer than ever.
It all started with these khaki drawstring trousers I found in H&M some weeks back. They can be found here. Although I don't usually wear khaki green and I totally hate it, now I began to love it. They are a reinterpretation after Stella McCartney's drawstring trousers which I totally adore, perhaps that's why I started to love this khaki too, haha. But let's not lie to ourselves, these are a spring/summer piece. So I decided to wear them in the middle of the winter, with some added layers in the upper part of the body to keep me warm.
I went for a cosy knit in a off-white, my checked summery blazer, then I added a thick wool coat. And golden earrings. I just love wearing earrings over turtle neck jumpers, I find it classy and aesthetically pleasing.
So here I am, all cosy and warm wearing some of the pieces I bought for this spring and summer. Layering it's easier than you thought, and well...personally, I adore mixing summery fabrics with thick, wintery ones. It's just one of those contrasts that works for me. The super pretty minimal bag I am wearing is super affordable too, well compatimented and simply works with...every single thing!
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February, no matter how dark and gloomy, makes me happy. It makes me happy because we're one step closer to spring - longer, sunnier days, the rebirth of nature and all the amazing stuff. And that means summer is near too and I am looking forward to that. I have many plans and I really hope I will be able to accomplish them all.
In the meantime, I chose this outfit to brighten up my day; I've had enough of these impossibly gloomy days, when the light is almost non-existent and the only reccuring sound is that of the rain. Cheers to better, sunnier days!
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Photo: Cristian Vadan
Styling: Carla Vadan
warm pastels, warm wools and a mid-length, soft champagne velvet dress.
red lips.
pearls and minimalist jewellery.
happy thoughts and infinite dreams.
waiting with an open hearts for the holidays.
love,
Carla
