ACCESSORIES

MY MAIN OBJECTIVE IS ALWAYS THE BELT

November 8, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

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.

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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.

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& Other Stories.

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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.

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Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY.

Photo via MatchesFashion

Prada.

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Dodo Bar Or.

Photo via Shopbop

RED IS THE ULTIMATE CURE FOR SADNESS

October 25, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

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.

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Valentino “V-ri ng” bag.

Photo via Matches Fashion

This pretty sweatshirt dress by H&M.

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Intimissimi.

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Batsheva.

Photo via Farfetch

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

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L’autre chose.

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RANDOM FASHION PIECES I RECENTLY FOUND

October 19, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

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.

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Manu Atelier “Te ch” 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

THE COMEBACK OF THE COCKTAIL RING

July 10, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

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.

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Alexis Bittar.

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Givenchy.

Photo via MyTheresa

SOMETHING PINK

June 13, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

“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).

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

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H&M. Pink + sequins = 💖

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Amina Muaddi “Tessa”. So dreamy.

Amina Muaddi Pink Tulle Embellished Booties

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Gucci.

Photo via Farfetch

H&M. Such a pretty bikini top.

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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?

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

Photo via Farfetch

Mango.

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Arket.

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MAY PICKS FOR HER

May 27, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

This Zara waistcoat dress is so beautiful. I love everything, the ruffled armholes, the belt, the double-breasted fastening. Change the buttons and make it a bit different and more “yours”.

Photo via Zara

Saint Laurent made one of the cutest boater. If you love to wear hats this will make you look so chic and feminine. It’s made of faux raffia coated with a glossy finish.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

A silver glass ball that you place wherever you want. Just another great decorative object by H&M.

Photo via H&M

SOMETHING BLUE

May 16, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Blue is such a flattering color that comes in so many hues that it’s impossible not to find the perfect one for us, whether it be a strong shade or a delicate one. Hence, blue is one of the most loved colors, both by women and men.

If you’d like to learn more about blue, its history and some interesting facts you can read this post, but before, take a look at my blue picks, I’m sure you’ll like to add something blue to your closet!

Zara. A blue blazer is a key item.

Photo via Zara

Retrosuperfuture “Zizza Opaco Blue”.

Photo via Farfetch

Cos. I love this dark hue.

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Complet “Valery”.

Photo via Farfetch

& Other Stories. High waisted shorts seem to be pretty fashionable, this season.

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Zara pants.

Photo via Zara

Mandarina Duck. This pouch was a must have accessory back in the eighties! It’s available in many colors, now.

Photo via Mandarina Duck

H&M linen t-shirt.

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Gucci “Marmont”.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Pixie Market.

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Aquazzura “Editor” croc-effect booties.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Ganni. I like this lace dress so much!

Photo via Net-à-Porter

YOU CAN’T EVER GO WRONG WITH PEARLS

May 14, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

“Pearls are always appropriate” said Jackie Kennedy, who used to wear fake pearls quite often (one of her fake pearls necklace valued about $65 was auctioned and sold at more than $210,000). But for the title of this post I chose the words by Ki Hackney, author of “People and Pearls: The Magic Endures”. Because yes, you can’t ever go wrong with pearls. And now there’s plenty of choice, whether you like classic pearl jewelry or cool, almost edgy pieces.

Me, I realized I like baroque pearls, which are very popular, now. I find quite charming that it’s impossible to find two exactly alike baroque pearls and I think they always stand out, even with the simplest setting.

While Marilyn sang that diamonds are a girl’s best friends, pearls are considered the queen of gems and the gem of queens and one of the ultimate timeless style icons, Grace Kelly, loved them and wore them both on the set of her films and in her private life. Lady Sarah Churchill go so far as to state “I feel undressed if I don’t have my pearls on”.

Pearls have always been loved and will always be.

And these are some items to sport pearls, both fake and real, classic and baroque.

This necklace by Lauren Stewart is such a beautiful piece of jewelry.

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Safety pin + pearls = cool chic earring. By Loren Stewart.

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Stament pearls and a touch of color for this necklace by Éliou, named “Asti”.

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Timeless Pearly “Baroque” necklace.

Photo via matchesfashion

Irene Neuwirth “South Sea” bracelet. This is a luxury piece (it costs more than 5.000 €) I find elegant with a cool twist.

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Alighieri “The Frozen Sun”.

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Frame Chain “Pearly Princess”. Glasses chains are, quite unexpectedly, among the accessories of the season.

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Peter Pilotto.

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White/Space “Treviso”.

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JW Anderson.

Photo via matchesfashion

Mango. Don’t they look like a luxury piece of jewelry?

Mango

This Miu Miu watch is so cool.

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Mounser “Pagoda Fruit”.

Photo via Net-à-Porter

Delfina Delettrez.

Photo via matchesfashion

Mateo. Sooo beautiful.

Photo via Farfetch

Mango. I like these earrings so much.

Photo via Mango

I have written a post about pearls about a year and a half ago, you can read it here.

APRIL PICKS FOR HER

April 30, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Diane Kruger wore this Mango dress and looked great (which is pretty obvious, I know). You can see Kruger on my favorite fashion blog, Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

Photo via Mango

A linen t-shirt by H&M. It’s available in different colors but I chose it in white.

Photo via H&M

Such a beautiful cuff bracelet by Miansai.

FIVE ACCESSORIES TO BUY AT ZARA RIGHT NOW

April 9, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Zara is always a source of inspiration and a great place to look for trends and style. These are five accessories you should consider to add to your closet.

These earrings.