There are people who love Christmas, and people who love love love love Christmas. I used to be neither of these, and was looking forward to Christmas for food and booze purposes. A few parties, holidays, sleeping late, having fun… However, these days I’m realising Christmas shopping spirit is crawling up on me in the cheekiest way possible. It’s like I’m a kid versus a Martha Stewart Christmas version. Only yesterday I went grocery shopping and caught myself spending a significant amount of time at the Christmas decoration isles thinking how I’m gonna transform my house into Santa’s sanctuary this year. And while I’ll be doing that I’ll be also costumed as some Christmas fanatic fool.

I’m no worried though. Between my above newfound love and my procrastinating personality I’ll probably end up doing just a little, which is actually great, cause it’ll equal normal.

Why is this happening to me? I guess the wiser bit from older-and-wiser saying has finally caught up with me. Amen.

So in case you’re like me, or just slightly more infatuated with Christmas shopping here’s a list of all the best things we can buy and wear this holiday to be more merry you know. From socks, to sweaters, and Christmas scents and gifts the list is filled with the bestest bits.

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If all else fails grab a champaign and dance to Wham’s Last Christmas. Or Mariah’s All I want for Christmas. You guys, these are my 2 fave songs of all times.

xoxo D.

 

If you’ve been so lucky to be able to pick your own office space decoration you might have also been in the above predicament. When it comes to fashion bloggers’ office decor (and other fashion or simply creative jobs) whether they’re a home office or not – it seems the world is torn between glam white office spaces and mysterious dark ones.

Sure we can stretch the light-dark debate to a whole house decoration, but today we talk fashion bloggers’ office decor.

Bloggers Office Decor: how do we pick the right pieces for our oasis of creation and business?

Rewind a couple of years back and everyone was doing white, plush, pink, golden, glamorous bloggers’ office decor and office furniture with influencers like Carli Bybel still being a lover of bright and white creamy shades, and very glamorous office spaces.

 

On the other hand, 2018 seems to be more masculine and bloggers like Amee Song and Teni Panosian being avid lovers of deeper tones, and more mysterious office spaces and home decor – are creating major buzz with this more refined classic style.

 

I have always been torn between the two: should I pick all white decor, white office chairs and white office desks, OR should I strive for office sophistication and go for darker more classic office pieces with a twist?

As I grow older wiser I tend to love the darker classic vibes more, and I find them way more sophisticated. Nevertheless I would never be able to work in a very dark space, because I am such a sunny solar person and I thrive on bright natural light and plush fabrics, comfort, coziness and that touch of glam.

But I do love the mystery of massive dark paintings, black chairs, and the play of contrasts. So basically I still don’t know where I stand.

The key to nailing this glam-dark debate is to:

• try and figure out, above all trends and influences, what do you love most, and are most comfortable with
• keep in mind the architecture of the place/building
• let some initial natural elements come through after the renovation or decor
• invest in good quality desks and chairs
• have fun with decorations

You can make a darker decor with white office furniture and vice versa, so keep that in mind.

What makes a perfect bloggers’ office decor? 

Whether it’s which chic or dark sophisticated the fabulousness and beauty of bloggers office decor lies in its authenticity. I know… the cliche. But it’s so true.

I’m a big believer of big desks, and comfy chairs. So no matter what style you pick make sure you sit on a a very cozy imposing beautiful chair, behind a study amazing desk. It can all the black, brown, classic, vintage, white, pink, green… whatever floats your boat. These 2 pieces should always be centre stage.

Massive photos on the wall, amazing books that reflect who you are and what you love, bookcases, cabinets, drawers, cupboards – use them all for both purpose as well as visual. Display your jewellery, shoes, clothes, bags, perfumes on them. Make use of all the details that are so dear to you and incorporate them.

And always have fresh flowers.

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I don’t really like to make any bloggers’ office decor assumptions, but I will. #canthelpmyself

I think the darker style is more classy and timeless… so chances are you’ll love it 10 years after, whereas the white glam office decor is trendier more fresh, so it’s a perfect choice for younger people.

xoxo D.

The uselessness of the Q above is beyond me (although I sort of posed it)… as I truly and honestly believe, from the bottom of my heartest of hearts that no dressing will ever be as polished, luxurious, rich, sophisticated, minimal, sleek, elegant, and whatever great type of thing you’re aiming for, as monochromatic dressing. It’s the ultimate office dressing, evening wear, cocktail situation, date night, fun night, statement, subtle, simple…

A few years back it was the posh Olivia Palermo who introduced the world to mismatched prints and before we knew it we were all flipping our middle fingers to all fashion rules. Amen to that. But leave it to 2017 and perhaps the year prior, to the Queen of monochromatic dressing to dismiss it all with a hair flip and make the one-colour-from-head-to-toe not just a thing, but a massive trend that is so statement through its simplicity and understated quality it’s really the definition of elegance.

Ladies and gents, if there’s anyone who can do it it’s KIM KARDASHIAN. We’ve had a love-hate relationship, but today… I can proudly say I love this woman. And I don’t care if y’all judge, in fact please do, and let’s talk about it.

Kim Kardashian’s monochromatic moments from when she was first time pregnant proved out to be more than moments, or trends, but in fact a thing that would define her style and become a coveted look for so many women out there looking to dress simple but elegant, in staple pieces and only a few key details. (sunglasses, waist-long-hair, no jewellery).

The lack of things you’re actually wearing is becoming a trend. Dress austere but in luxe, if that makes sense.

Another Monochromatic Queen is blogger and beauty Micah Gianneli. Girl is fire! And she can slay any outfit, and she loves monochromatic dressing. Unlike Kim Kardashian’s take on monochromatic dressing – simple, clean, no accessories – Micah is exactly the opposite. She loves a full face makeup, fab hair, incredible jewellery, bags, chains, belts, you name it the girl can wear it and put a pin in it!

 

Yet both monochromatic queens love nudes, creams, taupes, greys, whites as a full head to toe outfit. As an exception Micah looks stunning in monochromatic yellow and blue, and Kim sometimes rocks a bold red outfit, or black, in which she looks total badass.

The Monochromatic Trend in 2018: how is it any different than before?

2018 Versace show speaks for itself. It’s such an amazing glimpse of the luxe and glam of the 80s with the best sleekness of our days. Alongside it Stella McCartney, Ellie Saab, Miu Miu and others have a real and fabulous penchant for monochromatic shades of brown, light blues, and vibrant reds. Dolce and Gabbana could not have been any less opulent than we love them to be and chose head to toe animal prints with bling and bold lips, and they are fantastic.

Nevertheless monochromatic dressing in 2018 leans more towards neutral shades, with taupes and creams still going strong. As a novelty vibrant reds, and blues are a massive monochromatic thing. Everything else is kept minimal, and dainty jewellery and easily blended in accessories. Massive coats, or just statement styles are the icing on the cake. #KimMonoStyle

The pieces that make up a great monochromatic look are super quality and tend to be more staple worthy: sweaters, classic pants, turtlenecks, wrap-up coats, shoes of the same colour, faux furs, knit dresses, leather skirts, silky shirts…

Let’s have a look at how the cool people are doing monochromatic dressing and get some inspo.

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Get the look:

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In case you had any doubts I am loving this trend. How about you?

xoxo D.

 

 

Loving fashion too much, or not at all is no bueno, cause you see… you’re left in either a hoarder’s struggle #mylife, OR the exact opposite of basic boring empty closet. The struggle is real in both cases, although the latter ignoramuses are clueless and blessed. Besides, there’s no wrong way in fashion these days, as personal style prevails. But that’s another talk that we already had. So… once seasons change we’re fucked yet again with the same sartorial predicament: what the hell should we buy? Should we actually buy new stuff? And if so… what exactly are the new autumn essentials of 2018?

Fear not my little fashion lovers, and haters as I have done my homework hence this little guide for the autumn essentials of 2018.

1.SWEATERS 

Groundbreaking indeed, but what can I say, it ain’t no rocket science: it’s cold so you wear a sweater. Sometimes you layer it, sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you go for classic greys, nudes, taupes et all, and other times you feel like massive chunky bubble sweaters. I think I kinda like these for 2018.

Stay away from those preppy styles, worn as such, or layered with preppy shirts underneath. If you want to shirt layer go for something masculine and monochromatic a la Victoria Beckham.

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2. JEANS

One of the major autumn essentials of 2018 are those jeans that fit no description, cause they’re a bit of everything: mom jeans, classic wedgie Levis, cropped, fitted but not skinny, loose but not boyfriend, high waist. It’s all about the fit.

Stay away from skinny jeans. I have a dagger through my heart right now, saying this… but I think I am slowly ready to let go. Or at least wear skinnies less often.

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3. ANKLE BOOTS

Hey, I love sandals as much as anyone, but it’s too damn cold, so as a major autumn essentials for 2018 the ankle boots are still IN. The styles though are more sophisticated: think heels, stilettos, kitten heels, cowboy boots, pointy toes, red, metallics, sleek styles, chelsea boots.

Stay away from those ankle boots that were so trendy circa 3 years ago: suede like, square block mid-heel slightly tilted in, cropped boot, always worn in summer, or winter with skinny jeans. Yeah… I actually just bought a pair last year, knowingly and full on aware their time was done, because they were on sale (€3.00) – for the above reason go figure, buuuut they can’t hurt, who knows what the hell will happen in the future. #hoarderlife

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4. SOCKS. 

Man oh man… I so need to get me like a gazilion of these. You guys I have no socks, I wear no socks almost ever, except those tiny ones for workout, the fuzzy ones for bedtime in winter, a pair of over the knee ones, and my husband’s whenever I feel it’s kinda cold so I need to warm up my feet. Yeah. I need to get myself cool socks that just peak a little bit from under chelsea boots, or from under anything to keep warm and look more autumn appropriate.

Stay away from… I don’t know what. Like I stayed away from socks altogether and now I have this case of FOMO…

 

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5. MASSIVE SCARVES

One of the most loved autumn essentials of 2018 are scarves, another item that’s a somewhat stranger to me. I do have scarves and I do wear them occasionally, but again the FOMO of all the looks I could have done with those blanket scarves is haunting me. I plan to makeup for it. So… yes, blanket massive scarves are in, in nudes, taupes, greys and checkered.

Stay away from cowl neck scarves, or just stop wearing them as such, and from infinity scarves. Amen!

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6. SUNGLASSES

It’s autumn, it’s not the apocalypse, and you will need sunglasses cause if it’s bright in the cold season, it’s blinding. 2018 is the richest year in the revival of sunglasses. Small sunglasses are IN and they look insanely cool: oval, round, as tiny as your eyes, exposed eyebrows and all, exaggerated cat eye a la 60s, see through coloured lenses. Sunglasses look more retro and psychedelic.

Stay away from those 2000’s Nicole Richie square dated frames, and those that were once considered elegant or whatever. Don’t wear them. If you want elegant and classic go with elegant and classic wayfarers, or Celine cat eye.

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7. BAGS

Hallelujahhhhhhh! When it comes to bags 2018 is heaven: from micro bags, to midi handbags and cross-body bags, as long as it’s not massive, it’s in. Designer bags look fun and cool, the styles are overly embellished, and structured, nothing is slouchy and everything has little beautiful bits and ways to wear them. In your hands, on your arms, or cross body.

Stay away from slouchy bags. I repeat, stay away from slouchy bags.

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8. BEANIES, BERETS, BAKER BOY HATS.

It’s a hat party alright. They all look very cool, and French chic, so if they fit your style, head, face, and everything else by all means rock it.

Stay away from… nothing really when it comes to things you wear on your head, have a blast. Actually I don’t like hats in general and floppy hats in particular, because they’re too ubiquitous, pretentious and over-styled. What once was a thing of niche is now a big failed wannabe in most cases.

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Any thought? Any faves or least favourites?

xoxo D.