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BY NOEMI

FASHION

MY MAIN OBJECTIVE IS ALWAYS THE BELT

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The words I chose for the title of this post are by Lyoto Machida, a professional mixed martial artist. Obviously the belt he refers to has nothing to do with fashion but I thought his statement was perfect for a post about belts, since they are among the must-have accessories, this year.

I already have some belts which I haven’t worn in a while and yesterday I bought one by Zara. 

Belts are, obviously, useful and they can easily elevate an outfit, adding an interesting touch to a minimalist outfit. 

If you’re looking for minimalist and timeless belts and you can afford it, I suggest you to go for designer belts. If you’re looking for some OTT pieces, Zara made some beautiful belts that will make your outfits stand out.

These are the belts I found for you.

Saint Laurent. Minimalist, chic, timeless.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Zara. Perfect for those moments you need to sparkle, a bit.

Photo via Zara

Attico, available in silver, too. You can also use it a scarf.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Zara. One of my favorite finds, not available as I’m writing but coming soon.

Photo from Zara

Liu Jo. 

Photo via Farfetch

Versace.

Photo via MatchesFashion

Dolce&Gabbana. Another minimalist belt where the logo is the protagonist.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Rebecca Minkoff.

Photo via Shopbop

& Other Stories. 

Photo via & Other Stories

Karl Lagerfeld.

Photo via Farfetch

B-Low The Belt.

Photo via Shopbop

Another great Zara belt.

Photo via Zara

& Other Stories. I like the tortoise buckle.

Photo via & Other Stories

Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY.

Photo via MatchesFashion

Prada.

Photo via MatchesFashion

Dodo Bar Or.

Photo via Shopbop

RED IS THE ULTIMATE CURE FOR SADNESS

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I chose some words by Bill Blass for the title of this post because, even if I’m not sure red is an actual cure for sadness, it seems that wearing red can improve your mood. If it doesn’t, at least you’ll be wearing a great, flattering color. In fact, as Mr Valentino Garavani stated, red is a color that flatters everybody.

Red is a statement color, even controversial, hence some people don’t feel comfortable wearing it. It’s associated with energy, strength, power, passion but also with war, anger, and danger.

According to some studies, men perceive women who wear red attractive while women perceive men who wear red aggressive and dominant.

So, a touch of red. Why not?

If you believe in a certain type of philosophy you may find interesting that red actives (or is supposed to activate) the root chakra, which fosters confidence and energy.

Regardless of what you believe in, red is for sure a great color.

These are the red pieces I found for you.

This Zara organza bomber jacket. So pretty.

Photo via Zara

A faux fur jacket by H&M.

Photo via H&M

Valentino “V-ring” bag.

Photo via Matches Fashion

This pretty sweatshirt dress by H&M.

Photo via H&M

Intimissimi.

Photo via Intimissimi

Batsheva.

Photo via Farfetch

Pushbutton. Such a beautiful skirt, I love the drapery.

Photo via Farfetch

L’autre chose.

Photo via Farfetch

RANDOM FASHION PIECES I RECENTLY FOUND

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I recently found some beautiful garments and accessories while browsing in search for other things. I could title this post “beautiful things I found while looking for others”.

This BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN “Blair” jacket.

Photo via Shopbop

Manu Atelier “Tech” belt bag, so cool and useful with its three pouches.

Photo via Brown Fashion

This crossbody little bag by Zara is perfect to add a glamorous touch to an outfit.

Photo via Zara

Even if I don’t wear real leather clothes once in a while I picked them for the blog. This Mango mini skirt is perfect both for daytime and nighttime outfits.

Photo via Mango

Isn’t this H&M denim dress so pretty? I would wear it with a turtleneck sweater.

Photo via H&M

And what about these cool pants by Valery Kovalska?

Photo via Farfetch

This Pixie Market crystal pendant necklace is such a nice bijoux (which is on sale).

Photo via Pixie Market

YOU CAN’T NEVER GO WRONG WITH A WHITE SHIRT

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A white shirt is a must have both for women and men. If you think it’s a boring garment, you should know there aren’t boring clothes, only boring people (and boring styling, of course).

The white shirt is one of those iconic pieces eternized by timeless style icons like Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe who wore it both in real life and on the set of films. Monroe’s look in “The Misfits”, where she wears a white shirt tucked into her jeans, is one of my favorite “white shirt moment” in films, together with Uma Thurman in “Pup Fiction” and Julia Roberts wearing a mala shirt in “Pretty Woman”.

You can built a great outfit around a white shirt. Sharon Stone even sported one (by Gap) at the 1998 Academy Awards. Her outfit is considered one of the most memorable of the history of the Oscars

During summer a white shirt can be used to sport some style at the beach.

These are the white shirts I chose for you. Some are classic, some are definitely OTT.

Victoria, Victoria Beckham.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

 

Mother of Pearl “Miles”.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Matériel.

Photo via Farfetch

Citizens of Humanity.

Photo via Moda Operandi

Cos.

Photo via Cos

H&M Conscious.

Photo via H&M

Palmer/Harding.

Photo via Liberty London

Thom Browne also available in classic length.

Photo via Farfetch

Equipment.

Photo via Equipment

Elizabeth and James.

Photo via Farfetch

Dolce&Gabbana.

Photo via Farfetch

Topshop.

Photo via Topshop

THE COMEBACK OF THE COCKTAIL RING

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One of my first posts here on We Believe in Style was about cocktail rings. So when I read that they’re making a comeback I thought I had to write another post.

I don’t know if cocktail rings actually went out of fashion but there was a time when they had no rivals.

When it comes to cocktail (or statement) rings one in particular immediately comes to my mind, Yves Saint Laurent (yes, the brand still had Yves) “Arty Ring”, which was one of the most popular accessories among fashion bloggers (before they were called influencers). I almost bought one but the fact that it was extremely popular prevented me from purchasing it.

I once read the term cocktail ring comes from the fact that this type of ring easily catches attention while you’re drinking a cocktail, which is only a part of the history of this piece of jewelry. In fact, the term goes back to the Prohibition during the roaring twenties, when selling and drinking alcohol was strictly forbidden in US. So men and women used to hang out at speakeasies, secret bars where they could illegally drink alcohol, which wasn’t particularly good so it was mix with other beverages and ingredients.

Until the Prohibition era, women didn’t attend bars. When they started doing it, they wore glamorous clothes and precious jewelry. Their rings were often oversized and made of precious gemstones so yes, they caught attention.

These are some beautiful cocktail rings I found for you. What do you think about them? Do you prefer statement rings or you’re into minimalism and dainty pieces?

STVDIO “Isabella”.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Coup De Coeur “Wild Rose Pearl”.

Photo via Farfetch

Bernard Delettrez. If you’re looking for dreamy jewelry with a dark twist his pieces are perfect.

Photo via Forzieri

Anne Manns “Eadie”.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Azhar. This ring has an adjustable band, which was commonly used in the past, when women wore rings on gloves.

Photo via Forzieri

Aurélie Bidermann.

Photo via Aurélie Bidermann

Sara Bencini.

Photo via Forzieri

Apm Monaco.

Photo via luisaviaroma

Alexis Bittar.

Photo via Nordstrom

Givenchy.

Photo via MyTheresa

SOMETHING PINK

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“Pink it was love at first sight” sang Aerosmith. And it’s probably been so for me. I’ve always loved this color, described as the sweet side of the color red. Pink is considered the color of nurturing and unconditional love and I heard that it seems that if you say something negative to somebody while wearing pink you’ll result less offensive.

I know many women who deeply dislike pink because they consider it a color for little girls but I’ve always thought they suffer from interiorized male chauvinism.

Pink is awesome, both for women and men.

Retrofete “Neva” (available also in black).

Photo via Shopbop

Zara. It’s a  blazer that looks like a dress.

Photo via Zara

H&M. Pink + sequins = 💖

Photo via H&M

Amina Muaddi “Tessa”. So dreamy.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Gucci.

Photo via Farfetch

H&M. Such a pretty bikini top.

Photo via H&M

Miu Miu wallet.

Photo via Farfetch

Jennifer Chamandi “Lorenzo”.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Norma Kamali. It’s a swim dress, isn’t it so pretty?

Photo via net-à-Porter

Versace. I love keyring that looks like the old key fobs once used in the hotels.

Photo via Farfetch

Mango.

Photo via Mango

Arket.

Photo via Arket

LE STYLE C’EST L’HOMME N°8

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Let’s start this post about men’s style with a man who is universally considered stylish, David Beckham. I recently saw a photo of him with one of the simplest outfit a man (and a woman) can wear, a blue sweater and a pair of jeans. 

 
 
 
 
 
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A blue sweater is a must have. Blue is a color that basically flatters everyone and that you can match with many other colors. So keeping a blue sweater handy during summer (the weather is undeniably crazy) will be a good idea. 

Just a few sweaters I found for you.

Belstaff. 

Photo via Mr Porter

Pringle Of Scotland.

Photo via Mr Porter

H&M.

Photo via H&M

I don’t know what type of shoes Beckham was wearing but blue sweater + jeans look great with white sneakers.

Years ago I published a post about the jewelry created by Tiffany & Co. for “The Great Gatsby”, which is one of my most successful posts, ever. Some guys recently wrote me to ask about Gatsby’s signet ring, worn by Leonardo DiCaprio. It seems this ring cannot be found, unless you look for a secondhand one. So, if sporting Jay Gatsby’s ring is almost impossible, you can still find great signet rings. 

Once a sign of identity and belonging to high classes, used to authenticate a letter or a document using sealing wax, the signet ring has partly lost its meaning and became a fashionable piece of jewelry that anyone can wear.

I think it’s quite charming that some men still wear a signet ring that has a meaning. Some jewelers made signet rings on request so you can design your own banner and kind of create a family ring. Take a look at Dexter, Rebus (you can see one of their rings among my picks for you) or get lost (more or less) among the many offers of Etsy, this shop caught my attention and has great reviews.

These are the ones I found for you:

Nove25. I also like this one, all in silver and customizable.

Photo via Nove25

Alexander McQueen.

Photo via luisaviaroma

Givenchy.

Photo via Ssense

Frederick Grove.

Photo via Wolf&Badger

 

Bunney.

Photo via Ssense

Andrea D’amico.

Photo via Farfetch

Tom Wood “The Oval”.

Photo via Farfetch

Rebus.

Photo via Rebus

Icon Brand. This costs only £14.99 (it’s made of zinc).

Photo via Zalando

And since I love quotes…

Are you attending a wedding next summer? In this previous post you’ll find a short guide to dress appropriately.

MAY PICKS FOR HIM

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A striped tee by Aimé Leon Dore, available also in red.

Photo via Aimé Leon Dore

This holdall by Patagonia looks perfect also as a weekender.

Photo via Farfetch

Adidas Originals Continental 80. These sneakers are my favorite ones, now. Available in so many colors (even in leopard print!), I think gray is one of the most beautiful options.

Photo via Adidas

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