Embroidery is an old art, that has passed through generations and generations until today. It was forgotten in Fashion for a while, until last year it started shyly invaded runaways and collections. For me, embroidery means tradition, evokes the sort of thing that grandmothers, mother and aunts used to do as a hobby, embroidering mostly … Continue reading Embroidery is cool again
Fashion is also cultural
Allowing myself to enjoy the thrills that come with Fashion Weeks is something that goes beyond a simple guilty pleasure. Fashion has been much more than that for me. A form of Art, of liberation, and most of all a form of expression that exists in every single one of us. It doesn't matter what you … Continue reading Fashion is also cultural
MoMu – Antwerp’s Fashion Museum
As a fashion lover, not going to Antwerp's Fashion Museum being in Antwerp (just Belgian style capital), would be a sin. And if you do go to Antwerp and you are indecisive about where to go, I must recommend this museum. Do go. Do enjoy. It is a small visit, but it would be worth … Continue reading MoMu – Antwerp’s Fashion Museum
Sunday Inspiration
Happy Sunny Sunday! (at least for who's living in London) Today I decided to stay home just to catch up on my reading, get my room cleaned and, of course, to relax listening to my favourite tunes. However, I just wanted to share with you some Sunday inspiration. I bought these earrings in Topshop, half price … Continue reading Sunday Inspiration
My Own 2015 Highlights
Helloooo! Can you believe that we are almost in the end of 2015? Time really goes by pretty fast these days, don't you agree with me? The time to look back has arrived, with its nostalgia and adverse feelings. However, this year I am trying to focus in positive things. I had a bad 2015 … Continue reading My Own 2015 Highlights
Merry Christmas!
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas full of joy with your dear ones. I am just really proud of my Christmas jumper 🙂 Have a lovely time! With love, Nicole
The “Essential” This Winter
Cold days are really coming and we have to prepare mentally for them. However, cold days require also wardrobe preparation, and what is best to make these winter days look more appealing than a little fashion inspiration? 🙂 Since I arrived to London I have experienced cold in a different way. Portuguese weather is definitely … Continue reading The “Essential” This Winter
Why Not Going Velvet?
Velvet Trend by nickyart featuring block heel shoes As many of you certainly have noticed, velvet is back this season. Shops are full with velvet shirts, skirts, dresses, shorts, shoes, boots, sandals, clutches, bags... and I just love it. Velvet gives to any look a classical touch, making dark colors seem a bit more bright, … Continue reading Why Not Going Velvet?
A Big Welcome to Autumn
To celebrate Fall I want to share with you some key fashion pieces for this season. Cloudy and rainy days don't have to be synonym of sad afternoons. I have a soft spot for Fall collections. And, during this season, there are a lots of good stuff - the days start to get colder so … Continue reading A Big Welcome to Autumn
Le beach and le swimsuit
I bought this swimsuit in the beginning of the Summer in Women's Secrets as a Birthday present for myself. I went to the dressing room with not much hope that this will be good on me (the swimsuit doesn't have support for boobs). However , I kinda liked the way it fit me. I LOVE the … Continue reading Le beach and le swimsuit
