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TOP 5 SPRING COLOUR SWEATERS

Written by nickyinsideout on March 4, 2017. Posted in 2, Fashion. 13 Comments on TOP 5 SPRING COLOUR SWEATERS

Happy Weekend!! Spring is in full swing on my mind as it is our upcoming holiday, in case you saw it on Instagram stories this week.. However, the weather in Amsterdam is everything else but warm and sunny. So, I though of rounding up a selection of spring colour sweaters that can keep up the spring mood, at the same time still keeping us warm.

I have a few spring colour sweaters in particular I am seriously loving at the moment! Here are my top 5 favourites:

ACNE STUDIOS: The one I am wearing in the photos and actually wearing it on repeat these days. Mine is from Shopbop. I love the combination of subtle colours, the oversized silhouette and loose long sleeves. I wear it layered with this Alexander Wang white jersey top, also I found on Shopbop. A true statement piece!
ENGLISH FACTORY: The Off White colour will make you leave winter feeling behind for sure! The contrast banding is trending at the moment, same as the loose long sleeves styled with extended vents and tie closures at the cuff. This is a winner, also the price is very ‘friendly’! 😉
FREE PEOPLE: Stripes always gives us that ‘I-am-on-a-boat’ holiday feeling which we dream on all year long, right? This season the more colours stripes the best! Love the deconstructed look of this one, dropped shoulders and super long sleeves.
TOPSHOP: Normally I am not a big fun of pink.. but love this very soft shade and the twist wrapped front. A good one to play with different stylings!
ASOS: I keep being attracted by yellow pieces this season, even if I don’t own any yet.. Love how this one is colour block paired with grey. The ties add a feminine look to the man cut. Adorable one!

Inside Out the Look:

The necklaces and rings are from PDPAOLA and WILDTHINGS.

THE ‘NICKY RING’ BY LUCKY EYES IS OUT!

Written by nickyinsideout on February 25, 2017. Posted in 2, Fashion. 14 Comments on THE ‘NICKY RING’ BY LUCKY EYES IS OUT!

If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen me wearing a lot of Lucky Eyes jewellery over the past year. I am so happy to finally share with you they created a beyond beautiful diamond T bar ring inspired by my style and named after me, the ‘Nicky ring‘!

I am a jewellery obsessive so Lucky Eyes feels like the perfect fit for me. Especially for the wide range of gold, rose gold and silver pieces in a dainty and chic design. Since I always layer my jewellery, both rings and necklaces, I love a brand that offers so many options that you do not need to drive yourself crazy looking over several websites or shops to create your own stuck.

We shoot the ‘Nicky ring’ and necklaces in London, over fashion week, and I loved styling them with my daily outfits, with what I was actually wearing for the shows, presentations and meetings. After living so many years in London I feel very proud to be working closely with a London mayfair based jewellery brand which truly reflects my style, who I am and the city which still feels like home.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you guys! I wouldn’t be able to do stuff like this if it wasn’t for you reading my blog and being so active on my Instagram so I really want to thank you for all your support over the past 3 years! This has been a total passion project for me and I plan on keep wearing Lucky Eyes jewellery for many, many years to come, with loads of the chains already glued to my neck and rings to my hands. I really hope you love the ‘Nicky ring’ as much as I do.

Inside Out the Look:

All the jewellery is from Lucky Eyes: Nicky ring, short chains and long chains gold and silver.

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Created in collaboration with Lucky Eyes. Story, styling, photograpy and creative direction my own.

LFW @THEAPTMT WITH OTTERBOX OFFICIAL SPONSOR

Written by nickyinsideout on February 23, 2017. Posted in 2, Travel. 13 Comments on LFW @THEAPTMT WITH OTTERBOX OFFICIAL SPONSOR

During the previous LFW The Apartment was already one of my obligatory stops. You can imagine how happy I was when I heard OtterBox was going to be their official case sponsor this season!

In case you are not familiar with what The Apartment is, it’s a space dedicated to bloggers to get work done between the shows, presentations and meetings over LFW. Also, it’s a place when we can relax, meet fellow blogger friends, touch up our hair and make up, snack and take a little break from the hectic schedule of the fashion week.

What I always love about the Apartment is how much we are looked after. The LFW days are so hectic it just feels good to hang out in a very pretty and well curated space. Having a beauty studio either for a quick make up touch up or a change of look or even just relaxing having pop corns (or french fries!!) on the sofa while watching the shows. My favourite part of the time I spend here is always catching up with the what so called ‘fashion friends’ we only have the chance to see over fashion week or special events.

I recently upgraded to the iPhone 7plus and I am loving the new camera! My phone is everything for my work, especially in hectic moments like LFW where every highlight ends up on Instagram stories! Luckly OtterBox is always making sure my phone is well protected when we snap photos in the middle of the shows crowd and we jump from uber to uber to reach meetings during fashion week! The case I am using at the moment is the Symmetry Series Clear. Between the wide range of the OtterBox cases, this one really reflect my minimalistic style and I love to see through my sleek new black iPhone.

Inside Out the Look:

Created in collaboration with OtterBox. Story, styling, photograpy and creative direction my own.

THE PERFECT VALENTINE’S GIFT FROM OTTERBOX

Written by nickyinsideout on February 13, 2017. Posted in 2, Fashion. 3 Comments on THE PERFECT VALENTINE’S GIFT FROM OTTERBOX

Every year coming up with a Valentine’s gift idea for my boyfriend it’s a mission! Even if we never do big celebrations on this day, I don’t like to come home empty handed. At the same time, I think it’s very hard to find that little something special for a man.. How lucky are they just getting away with a big bunch of roses?! 😉

Last week I was invited by Otterbox to the ‘Perfect Match’ event in the heart of Amsterdam, at the Singel 80, a very pretty location! Seeing many tech brands showcasing their latest items made me think how nowadays technology has become fashionable and of course, enriches every moment of our lives. Smart watches, headsets, fancy phone covers and other smart gadgets. The latest collection from Otterbox was presented during the event too. There are so many new pretty models that no wonder it’s the most popular case in the mobile world protection!

After the event, I realised what men like the most.. Technology and Gadgets! So, my Valentine’s gift was sorted! A new sleek leather phone cover which doesn’t brake the bank, it’s stylish, it offers great protection (much needed with a toddler around!!) and it’s something he can carry with him every single day. Score!

Here is what I was wearing during the event and my favourite Otterbox case, the Strada Series limited edition in Stone serpent.

Created in collaboration with OtterBox. Story, styling, photograpy and creative direction my own.

TOP 5 CHECK BLAZER STYLES

Written by nickyinsideout on February 11, 2017. Posted in 2, Fashion. 12 Comments on TOP 5 CHECK BLAZER STYLES

Happy Saturday! How was your week? And your weekend, so far?? This week I’ve started the London fashion week outfits prep and was already running around pr agencies to pick up my favourite pieces. No doubt, this check blazer is definitely going with me! Scandinavian brands are above all my favourites at the moment. This check blazer is from Won Hundred, a brand on top of my list, in fact, I am already looking forward to Copenhagen fashion week next August!

Since this week, I am doing something a bit different on my blog as you probably noticed. This is my second post of this ‘top 5’ series, since I received so many nice messages about the first one, here. I love researching the items you might like, besides the ones I am wearing. In these lists, you would never find random pieces, but always very selected items, on different price ranges, which I would absolutely wear myself!

Here are 5 check blazer styles that will keep your outfit chic and trendy during the transitional season:

WON HUNDRED: The one I am wearing! Love the double breasted style and front pockets.
RACHEL ZOE: Pinstripes are also a very good choice! Of course loving the menswear-inspired look!
ASOS: This one is the perfect workwear look and at a great price!
MANGO: Love the more feminine look given by the belt.
FRENCH CONNECTION: Loving the black collar detail for a more evening look!

Today I’ve styled my check blazer in a sport-chic look with white sneakers, a auburn red turtle neck, also from WON HUNDRED, grey denim from BLK DNM and my new APC bag from SHOPBOP.