Carla Vadan: denim

Accessorising Denim

casual April 19, 2017

For me, denim is one of the most versatile fabrics out there. I simply love it! I have to admit: I own at least 20 pairs of jeans, around 5 denim jackets, 5-6 denim shirts and even a denim bag. So when it comes to styling denim, I just go crazy - depending on my mood and the weather outside, of course.

For example now I'm obsessing over exotic prints and green accents - jungle inspiration, so I added a gorgeous frilled shirt to my denim on denim combo, sequin mules and one of the most beautiful bags I've ever owned - green, studded, featuring two straps, big enough to fit all my essentials, perfect for day, amazing for night. It also comes in black and in red and I'm pretty sure I will order another one in red because I adoooore it! Go to DressLily for more amazing bags at super-affordable prices.

You can easily wear denim for day or even night, it simply depends on your choice of accessories. It's summer, so go for natural fabrics which let your skin breathe and offer you all the comfort you need!

GET THE LOOK

DressLily Studded Crossbody Bag

H&M High Waisted Jeans

H&M Frilled Blouse

H&M Sequin Mules

Photos: Christian Vadan

Styling: Carla Vadan

How To: Party Ready In 20 Mins

christmas party December 12, 2016

a little party never killed nobody.

Party season has officially started! So I thought it would be useful to suggest a cool and easy to put on outfit for you to get inspired by. My outfit is centred around the sequined denim jacket which I found on VIPme and fell in love with! It's a perfect day piece, to be honest it takes you from day to night, from work to party. It's super versatile and inspired by one of my favourite collections from Ashish.

What's not to love about colourful sequins and indigo denim? It's just perfect! It's a thick, high quality denim with hand embroidered sequins - I was impressed with its quality. Invest in a statement denim jacket and you won't have to worry about looking fabulous at any occasion. Trust me.

I paired this fab jacket with a little black dress in a semi-transparent fabric with cut-out details to take this look into a more punk-inspired zone.

Go for a bold makeup and a wet look and don't be afraid to shine!

As a present for you, use this magical code at checkout: Carla424 at www.vipme.com to get $5 OFF on Orders Over $50

December, My Love

christmas November 30, 2016

It's soon December, my fav time of the year. It's that period of the year when the animal print makes a huge comeback, sequins seem like a great day choice for everyone (I love wearing them throughout the year though - summer, winter, it doesn't matter to me), sheer fabrics look more precious, sparkly makeup feels more glam than ever and everything is possible.
December is about feeling good, being grateful, feeling peaceful, partying, spending time with the ones we love and of course, making plans and setting resolutions for the New Year - that's one of my favourite parts actually!
Talking of parties, I thought it would be helpful to present one party look that is actual, on trend, super comfortable and easy to wear, so here it is!

Ruffled Sheer Shirt - HERE
Destroyed Denim Skirt - HERE

A denim skirt always looks good! It can be dressed up or down - it can be casual, sensual, even smart, street or punk. Paired with a ruffle detail shirt and lace tights...oh well, it can be perfect for a party! My advice, if you decide on a sheer shirt - careful on your lingerie. Choose a lace triangle bra without any padding or push up - one that's not transparent. You might want to look sensual, but there's a difference between vulgar and provocative. Opt for an up-do and accessorise your bun - curls are overrated.

Stay inspired!

Photos: Christian Vadan

Styling: Carla Vadan

Wearing: ruffled sheer shirt and destroyed denim skirt from TwinkleDeals, can't remember where the tights are from, Kookai bra.

Let Yourself Shine

Asos October 18, 2016

Today it's all about no.2 and no.3 - denim + glitter, ruffles + leather. Denim is taking over the fashion world now, it's all about oversized denim jackets, raw hem, denim on denim, patchwork denim, etc. I customised this jacket myself - you can find out all about it in one of my older posts - here, because I had something in mind and couldn't find something similar to buy. And why spend money on it when I can have a unique jacket and use my skills too? Haha.

I adore glitter as I previously stated! It's childish, it's a bit kitsch, and I love how it looks when mixed with denim - precious. Now what if I would add ruffles to this equation? It certainly adds a romantic touch and makes the assembly more feminine, with a playful twist. I found this gorgeous shirt on SammyDress, you can buy it HERE.

The Obi Belt is one of the accessories I've been in love for some years now, and it happens to be on trend (I don't think it will ever go out of fashion, but who cares - I will continue to wear it). When I found this faux leather trousers, I was more than happy, they're comfy, chic and perfect for cold and rainy days! One of my style trademarks is mixing textures, so here it is: denim + glitter + ruffles + leather. A mix I truly feel amazing in!

Take care until next time.

Love,

Carla

Photos: Cristian Vadan

Styling: Carla Vadan

Wearing: customised vintage denim jacket, SammyDress ruffle sleeve shirt, Asos trousers, Warehouse mules.

Clean and Crisp With Zaful

all white August 14, 2016

Hey guys,

My summer holiday has officially ended. Right now. But I can't wait to start planning my next holiday. Or to live my life as if there is a continuous holiday. Finding new reasons to celebrate. Every day.

After all, every new sunrise should be a reason to celebrate ourselves, our bodies, our souls, our health. Because it's the right thing to do.
We only have one life and we'd better stop complaining straight away and start enjoying every moment of it. Every. Single. One. Stay positive!

And just because the summer is not over yet, I chose to wear an all white outfit, oh well...and to style it with my new favourite pieces from Zaful: a hooded denim coat and a gorgeous red backpack, big enough to even fit my camera and classy enough to be worn daily. The denim coat is super comfy and made of high quality denim! I love it.

Don't forget to check out Zaful's insta page: @ ZAFUL and also their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zaful for more lovely pieces.
If you're still not sure about it, check out their reviews and see how the pieces look like on real people: http://www.zaful.com/buyers-show

Lots of love,

Carla

P.S.: What's your daily reason to celebrate?

HOW TO: Deconstructed Raw Hem Denim Jacket DIY in 5 Easy Steps

cool February 24, 2016

Hi everyone, today I'm going to show you how to make you own dream denim jacket, as seen in S/S16 trends.

You can start with an old denim jacket, maybe you already own one or you can raid the thrift shops in search for a nice, cheap, 100% cotton denim jacket. It looks much nice if you use a real jeans jacket, not some cheap denim-like fabric.