Baroque Noir

Chanel resort '15

Christian Dior Resort '15

Eniko Mihali in Sur Les Quais Aug '14

Rochas Resort '15

Chiaparelli aw 14

Suno resort '15

Christopher Kane Resort 2015

Valentino aw 14

Vogue China July 14

It seems like most designers have been going back to black in a neo-baroque style for the upcoming season. Don't be afraid for boring uniformity: Each had a different interpretation by matching the baroque with either boxy sandals, architectural shapes, sheer feminine delight or masculine tailoring. Take your pick or match it all....

(almost) Famous...?

I made this photo during LFW this September and I had not put it up until now. Reason, my photoskills were not fantastic for this photo. Nevertheless I like the deceptive simplicity of the outfit: it looks effortless but is actually quite high-maintainance.

The actual reason I put this one up is that she looks famous or somewhere I've seen before. Does anyone know?

Monochromomania

Those boots (if you hadn't guessed already): Isabel Marant | Sunnies: House of Harlow 1960 | Cowprint Sweater: Monki| Dress: New Look | Batjeans: Topshop | Cape: Mango | Heels: Charlotte Olympia | Booties: Miu Miu | 

Monochomomania (n.) = Case of being mad about monochromes

LFW: Gilded

I make a point...

I'd stumbled upon these perfect black & pointed minimalistic flats with a quirky detail of transparent plastic stroke.  Can you believe they are real leather and the transparent feels comfortable too? All under a mere  €55 over here.

Fluttering Hummingbird

I'm eyeing up this pencil skirt with a digital twist from McQ. I have a thing for hummingbirds (see banner),  adding to this that I like digital prints, and modest skirts with a twist...

Also, the rear-side is in unprinted black: perfect for girls that do not really want too much accent on that area:

Do or don't?

I spotted them here

Marant's Crochet, Clements Ribeiro and Monki

This sale-season I felt more like saving for the upcoming collections than to splurge on items that are almost last season. I did buy some that are more into the neutral (timeless) category:

* Clements Ribeiro Cashmere Sweater

Originally in the €400 pricerange and discounted to a €150.
Actually, this has been a RTS (return to Sender) but I liked the cosiness of the picture that I put it on first.

The designs of (married) Suzanne Clements and Inacio Ribeiro have been on my "wanna-have" style radar since seeing his Esher-esque prints in 2011 (see here). A quirky spin on the cashmere sweater in one of the more flattering tones for my complexion would be a good buy:

Unfortunately, the cashmere wasn't so soft. I have a COS sweater that is much softer.

 

Adding to that: the size is perfect but the lenght made it a croptop. Not something I am looking for in a classic and time-lasting cashmere sweater. Also, the jewellery detailing? Kinda plastic, don't you think?

• Isabel Marant Étoile Crochet dress 

Discounted from €200 (something) to €75. 

I have been seeing quite some crotchet clothes on other blogs recently and realised it is a perfect piece of dressing during summer. Moreover, it can also work as a trans-seasonal piece to tone down the bright and tropical gear I adore to wear.

• Monki Sequin collared sheer blouse

This is not a sale but people who know Monki know it's a similar price range as H&M or Forever 21. I love this one for it's delicate sequin collar. They opened a Monki store in Utrecht this year and I am not sure if it is in Amsterdam as well.

Have you splurged during the sales or do you wait for the newer collections?