LE CHIC MODE

CHIC IS CHIC , I SAY. I love classic movies and recently watched a classic mystery  called Witness for the Prosecution with Marlene Dietrich. I think most people have heard of her or not?  Well she was not only famous in Germany but also America. More interesting  to me was her style or fashions from those years. Looking at her photos and the fashions worn , really the look can  definitely be worn now and it is. So here is a fashion flashback of chic styles that I really love from pantsuits to dresses. These are only a few NOTHING MORE CHIC THAN A GREAT SUIT  AND A BERET PARTY STYLEs THAT WORKS FOR NOW CLASSIC BLACK  a absolutely perfect look for any party  WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITES? fotos via google

CAFTAN & COMFORT I was never one to wear caftans , a maxi dress for summer was more what i like, but I found this one caftan that was to me simply gorgeous . The colors and the print  of gold , blue, accents of black and  other colors was just to lovely to resist. So I bought a long  and a short one. It looks so exotic  with some golden accessories , perhaps it is why I like the beautiful prints on saris. The silks and details of some are absolutely exquisite . So when  the summer heat starts here or when on holidays I plan to wear it a lot. The silkiness and comfort of it is amazing.   And the shorter version is going to be my go to coverup over a swim suit. So I am a convert.   A caftan or two might be my go to holiday item, paired with some simple flat sandals , and VOILA  a bit of chic . There is nothing more exotic then a beautiful peacock,  the vibrant colours, blues , greens  golds and black  was what I ...

THE ART OF FASHION WHAT DO THIGH HIGH BOOTS, SAFARI SHIRTS AND TUXEDO SUITS  ALL HAVE IN COMMON? ANSWER: YSL OR YVES ST. LAURENT. THE GREAT DESIGNER OF THE 20 CENTURY. HE CREATED THESE STATEMENT PIECES . WHAT COULD BE NICER THEN SPENDING A DAY IN A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO FASHION. AND ESPECIALLY THE ST. LAURENT MUSEUM . THE FASHIONS OF THE 60s, 70s and 80s THAT EVEN NOW ARE PART OF THE FASHION RUNWAYS.  I LOVE THE DESIGNS OF YSL. THE TUXEDO SUIT BEING ONE OF MY FAVOURITES. LE SUIT , BELTED WITH  THOSE BOOTS , TRES CHIC! RUFFLES AND BOWS THE RED DETAILS YES, YSL  SHARED HIS AMAZING TALENT AND DESIGNS AND NOW WE CAN SEE THEM  AT THE NEW MUSEUM.   ADD THAT TO MY MUST SEE LIST. fotos via pinterest

MONDAY MORNINGS…  HERE IS MY VERY BIEN STYLE FOR MONDAY- COMFORT IS KEY FOR ME  TO  START THE WEEK RIGHT. What is your Monday style????

WAKING UP TO A SUNNY DAY AND NO RAIN…..NOT YET. STARTING THIS MONTH A WALKING WIEN CLUB.  A VERY GOOD  WAY TO BEGIN 2016. AND FOR THIS,, NEW WORKOUT WEAR IS NEEDED.

WELL ONE THING ,, I HAVE NOT ADJUSTED TO IS THE WEATHER. ALWAYS THOUGHT OF IT AS BEING A SNOWY WINTERY COUNTRY.BUT REALLY  VIENNA IS MORE GREY AND RAINY IN THE WINTER MONTHS , WITH NO SNOW. WELL ONLY A SLIGHT DUSTING OF THE WHITE STUFF I AM NOT REALLY FOND OF P UFFER COATS… REMINDS ME OF THE G OODYEAR MAN.  I LIKE A  WOOL JACKET  OR A NICE FAUX FUR LOOK. I HAVE A CLOSET OF COATS,,  LONGER COATS,  SHORTER JACKETS, A LEATHER BOMBER, A PEACOAT NICE ROOMY FOR THE EXTRA SWEATERS. BUT ALL IN BLACK. SO WHEN I FOUND THIS OFF WHITE SHORT COAT, I COULD NOT RESIST. I LOVE THE  BIG FURRY COLLAR, NICE TO KEEP WARM FROM THE BLOWING WINDS AND THE FURRY CUFFS.

BREAKFAST in BED VALENTINES DAY AND BREAKFAST IN BED SOUNDS REALLY NICE AND TO MAKE THE DAY SPECIAL  IT IS A NICE IDEA TO GET THE RIGHT BEDDING  FOR YOUR BEDROOM. NOTHING IS MORE LUXURIOUS THEN SOFT COTTON  SHEETS MADE OF EGYPTIAN COTTON , EXTRA BIG PILLOWS AND FEATHERY LIGHT COVERS DUVETS. SO , MAYBE INSTEAD OF THE USUAL VALENTINES DAY GIFTS THIS IS SOMETHING TO CONSIDER. A DREAMY BEDROOM WITH ALL THE EXTRAS. LOVE THE SOFT MUTED GREY TONES   AND THE UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD FOUR POSTER BED AND CHANDELIERS  ADD THE EXTRA ROMANTIC TOUCH

 THE CARNIVAL HELD IN THE CITY- A CHANCE TO GO CRAZY AND HAVE SOME FUN. FROM MUSICAL BANDS AND STILT WALKERS ITS SOMETHING ONE  SHOULD NOT MISS!! SHOPS FILLED WITH ORNATE  MASKS SOMEONE JUST HAVING FUN! photo credits:  austria info, Wien info,

A POLISHED LOOK FOR WORK    OR DINNER OUT  STYLISH BLAZER  WITH LEATHER TRIM    SUEDE PUMPS

What to wear,  this fall winter with the unusual mild  temperatures I have not really given it much thought, but just in case it does get colder  I will be needing a nice warm coat. Especially when out at the gorgegous Christmas markets  . Capes are still around this season and are nice for the milder temperatures.  But when it gets colder a nice longer coat is my pick. So here are some of  my favorites.     Wear it over a nice knit dress  and some added accessories. OUTFIT STYLISH COAT :::::Leather details