If you have started to think about what to get friends and family for Christmas, here are some ideas for girlfriends, sisters, and mothers. From top to bottom: dark chocolate selection (it seems like a boring gift, but I disagree. Here’s a test: Do you like chocolate? Yes? And when was the last time you have treated yourself to a luxurious chocolate selection? Never? … So …), lightning bolt ear studs by Sydney Evan, pistol necklace by Ivy & Liv, neon pink notebook by Leuchtturm (who doesn’t like a little pink/neon in their lives?), holographic iPad case by Marc by Marc Jacobs, glitter socks by Topshop (socks need some glamour, too!), sunglasses by Le Specs, luggage tag by Smythson (makes travelling no matter where so much better), “Gypsy Water” body wash by Byredo, and glitter nail polish by & other stories.

It has a long tradition that I make unattainable wishlists for Christmas on a regular basis. Here’s what I’d like to get myself at the moment: Miu Miu glitter sunglasses, Catbird moon & star necklace, MSGM pullover with patches, Givenchy Antigona bag, Church’s studded brogues, “Fleur d’Oranger” by Le Labo, collected poems by Rilke, crystal table lamp by Lee Broom, and Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel”.

With this post I confirm what I said about the renaissance of my teenage wardrobe. Yes, the plaid skirt, too, is back. However, today I’d like to wear it as a longer, more feminine, less school girl skirt. And definitely I need a pair of heavy, boyish loafers to go with it. From top to bottom: sunglasses by Miu Miu, opal ring by wwake (I am obsessed with opals! Aren’t they the most beautiful stones on this planet?!), jumper by Tibi, plaid skirt by Steffen Schraut, bag by Saint Laurent, and shiny tassle loafers by Mellow Yellow. 

By the way: I have added a lot of new things to MY STORE – Lala Berlin, Zara, Le Specs, Topshop, French Connection, Pilgrim … Go check it out!

It’s a bit paradoxical that September will be my holiday month (sunshine, beaches and Italian food are near!), so while I will finally get to wear all those hot-weather-holiday-pieces (hello, kaftan and Greek sandals!), all I am wishing for at the moment is knitwear and leather trousers. But I guess I will get in the mood for summer (dressing) again once I have landed on sunny shores. 

For now here’s my September wishlist: black deep V-neck, skinny diamond rings by Monica Vinader, grey cardigan by Topshop, skinny leather trousers by Givenchy, small “Antigona” bag by Givenchy, black Chelsea boots by & other stories. (Note: you have to dye your hair platinum blonde to make this look work. )

Here’s another new season wishlist.

I’ll admit it, I’ve started the new season shopping (a delicious faux-fur coat, if you must know). And since the autumn collections are arriving in stores anyway (no matter how beautiful the summer weather), I thought I might as well share my fashion wishlist for the new season with you. From top to bottom: wool cape by Burberry, knot cuff by Sophie by Sophie, sweater by Stella McCartney (try to tie-dye that one at home), faux-fur coat by Shrimps (I love all of the Shrimps coats!), boyfriend jeans with rhinestones by Zara, “Sac de jour” by Saint Laurent (still drooling over this one), and booties by Isabel Marant. I could add a classic “Scandinavian style” knitted sweater, but I am still deciding on the exact design, which I will then ask my mother to knit for me.

I cannot believe I still haven’t booked a summer holiday (I really need to make that happen soon!). With no expectations to be strolling along sunny beaches soon, I try to bring that holiday feeling into my workaday life by wearing typical beach accessories (like my beloved Espadrilles, for instance). Here’s an outfit I would love to wear now: tunic dress by Etoile Isabel Marant, white denim by Rag & Bone, silver Greek sandals, fringed bag by Proenza Schouler, sunglasses by Le Specs, fringed rope necklace by Ann Demeulemeester, silver plate necklace by Vanrycke, perfumed oil “Gypsy Water” by Byredo (one of my favourite scents). 

Not warm enough yet (!) to go outside without a jacket, but don’t want to wear my winter coats anymore. Here’s another outfit idea for this in-between-weather. Sunglasses by The Row, sweatshirt by Rag & Bone, bomber jacket by Acne, leather leggings by Muuba, palm tree clutch by Kenzo (to make your days a bit more tropical), sneakers by Saint Laurent, necklace by Dannijo, and coconut water, which you need to carry around because it matches your clutch. 

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I could also call this “my must haves for spring” part II, but this time, nothing costs more than 200 Euros – apart from the Paige denim gilet, but I’m sure you can find a budget-version of it. Some of it, like the Le Specs sunglasses and the Topshop leather espadrilles, are even real bargains. So here are the other items: Sandro scarf, Vanrycke necklace, Opening Ceremony leather backpack, Adidas T-Shirt, Zara jeans, and eyeliner by Alexa Chung for Eyeko.

Do I need to add more colour to my outfits?

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I am a huge fan of vintage hunting – it’s so exciting when you never know what treasures you might find! One of my favourite digital platforms for vintage and second hand luxury fashion is Vestiaire Collective. It has more than 1.5 Million users worldwide, so it has grown to a really large fashion community. You can find sold-out it-pieces by pretty much every label you love – and sometimes for real bargain prices. Of course you can also use the platform to sell. All items are sold directly from one person to another, but Vestiaire Collective checks all items for their quality and authenticity before they are sold. I went on a little digital stroll around the platform and put together a selection of my favourite pieces that are currently available at Vestiaire Collective. Here you go: Acne sunglasses, T-Shirt by Isabel Marant, destroyed jeans by Sandro, pumps by Isabel Marant, denim shirt by Isabel Marant, bracelet by Hermès, Bandana clutch by Chanel, bag by Proenza Schouler, leather trousers by Maje, and trainers by Saint Laurent. Happy shopping! 

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