Fashion – Page 14 – Nicole Ballardini

SNAPCHAT OR INSTAGRAM STORIES?

Written by nickyinsideout on August 14, 2016. Posted in Fashion. No Comments on SNAPCHAT OR INSTAGRAM STORIES?

When Instagram introduced Stories, we all (aka social media fanatics) got kind of excited! Then we found ourself in a limbo.. What’s now about Snapchat?

My first reaction was on using both platforms. On Instagram I have a much larger audience but at them same time I find Snapchat more fun.

After of couple of days of twinning I found myself bored of sharing the same moments on two platforms, a joke said twice wasn’t maybe than funny anymore and most of the time the moment was gone by the time I was switching..

At the moment I am leaving Snapchat behind. Apparently I can still survive without a puppy face 😉 I might check in here and then but you will mainly find me on Instagram Stories.

I do not share myself brushing my teeth or tidying the house – that’s why they are called highlights, right? I share daily what’s behind the scene of my blog, my life with Emma, recommend places I visit, events and anything related to fashion.

I did enjoy a lot sharing with you this week the behind the scene of this post created with Scotch & Soda. In case you missed it, I visited the Blauw kitchen in the Pijp area on Tuesday, the cutest denim concept store. I tried on the whole Amsterdam Blauw collection and loved receiving your messages about your favourite pieces! The messages I loved the most were the ones saying that ‘it was like spending the day shopping with me’.

I feel that now on Instagram we can really tell the full story behind an outfit shot. The day of the photo shoot, I loved sharing videos of the details of the clothes, the contrast colour lining of the shirt and coat, the shining details of the sweater, the ‘love’ patch on the inside of the denim and the quality of the fabrics.

I picked pieces which really reflect my style. The simplicity of a boyfriend jeans paired with a striped shirt and a contrasting striped coat was the ones which immediately caught my attention at the store. I put them together for you in a very wearable way for this end of summer transitional weather.. when we already want to jump into the fall colour palette but cannot leave behind our statement sandals.

This week I became very fond of Scotch & Soda, so surely I will show you more of this Blauw collection very soon.. In the meantime, see you on Instagram Stories and who knows, until the day the funny filters will make an appearance, I might not resist checking in Snapchat now and then!

Inside Out the Look:

Created in collaboration with Scotch & Soda. Story, styling, photography and creative direction my own.

ME TIME

Written by nickyinsideout on August 11, 2016. Posted in Fashion. No Comments on ME TIME

Today I am talking about that little bit of time for yourself..

I’ve always been a very social person, feeling at best in the middle of people, with my friends, attending events, dinner parties, clubs, late evenings. When I became a mother, this naturally changed. I still love my social life, as hard to organise as it sounds, but still possible.. Now, I also started to really enjoy those rare moments with myself.

I treasure every moment with Emma and besides blogging, the past year I’ve been a full time mom (Emma will start daycare three days a week in September) but recharging my batteries and especially refreshing my spirit by taking some time to myself on a regular basis was the key.

One of my favourite things to do by myself is to try out new coffee spots in the city (this is HALTE 3) while Emma spends some time with her father and I spend time with me, myself and I..

Of course this time is counted by the minute so a good cappuccino in a beautiful cafe and some well deserved ‘silence’ is all I need. Actually, what I also need is a good bunch of pretty accessories with me.. and my new Timex watch is perfect to scan those precious moments and make sure I am home in time to see Emma’s smiling face when she sees me coming back.

I chose a man watch model because I really like the tan colour of the strap at the moment, the big size and I love to wear it with contrasting feminine jewellery.

Till the next cappuccino then.. my little tip of the day, if you are a mother or you are planning to be one day.. while you are enjoying the blessing of motherhood, never forget the time for yourself!

Inside Out the Look:

Created in collaboration with Timex. Story, styling, photography and creative direction my own.

CAMOUFLAGE

Written by nickyinsideout on August 6, 2016. Posted in collaborations, Fashion. No Comments on CAMOUFLAGE

If you’ve been reading my blog and follow my Instagram for a while now, you might have noticed – enjoyed – found inspiration – ~~had enough~~.. hopefully not! 😉 that I am a big fan of wardrobe essentials, denim and non-colors..

What can be more effortless that boyfriend jeans and cropped top during summer time? Since fashion blogging and fashion photography is my job, I do get overloaded with clothes.. True that! But feeling good in what I am wearing and staying true to my style without experimenting too much it’s, to me, the most important.. and nowadays I do not accept a job unless it’s a brand that truly reflects my style I feel confident in sharing it with all of you.

Here comes the most coveted question I am being asked these days.. Why I hardly, almost never, show my face on my blog and Instagram?

Because the hobby that I loved much enough to become my job is not necessarily about my daily mood or my daily life.. It’s about a passion for fashion, style, fabrics, photography, lighting, angle.. not necessarily about my face. It’s about what I am wearing, the timeless pieces I invest in, my vision of it and the way I put them together.. About what inspires me, what’s trending at the moment in a way we can wear it on the streets, about the details.. not necessarily a full face shot.

Like the look I am sharing with you today.. It’s so ‘me’ since I feel at the same time comfortable and chic in it. Nothing beats a pair of boyfriend jeans paired with a feminine top and a new bag that, as a contrast, is anything but basic.

The bag is from Republica Moda, a website specialised in latin american premium fashion brands. I finally added some camouflage to my wardrobe because it stays true my my regular non-colour palette but it’s that kind of statement I always like to add to a casual chic outfit built on basics.

With regards to showing you my full face, I didn’t change my mind but I did appreciate all the very kind requests.. Luckly enough, nowadays we have snap chat (username ‘nickyinsideout’) and Instagram Stories which give some insights of our daily life between the outfit pictures and my face (or half of it) is there daily with my darling baby Emma!

Inside Out the Look:

Bag: Schutz from Republica Moda | Top: na-kd | Jewelry: na-kd | Jeans: Dricoper | Shoes: Celine

Created in collaboration with Republica Moda. Story, styling and creative direction my own. Photography by Cotton and Cream.

VISIBLY INTERESTING NEW BAG

Written by nickyinsideout on July 30, 2016. Posted in collaborations, Fashion. No Comments on VISIBLY INTERESTING NEW BAG

As far as I can remember, and normally – when it’s about fashion – my memory works quite well.. I never owned an acrylic bag before this Kanjana Designs beauty.

I think the idea everyone could see the ~~super messy~~ content of my bag was putting me off and holding me back by purchasing one.

Do you feel the same way?

Turns out, I was wrong!

I was so captivated by the minimalistic and at the same time super sleek design, that I decided to give it a try and add another baby to my collection.. Because who ever owns enough bags?

The fact that everyone could see crystal clear what’s inside my bag actually makes me leave home ~~a lot of rubbish I never need~~ the things I normally over carry around and just take with me the essentials.

So, not only elevates my outfit but actually makes my life a lot easier and leaving the house’ve never been that faster!

It’a a winner!

Inside Out the Look:

Created in collaboration with Kanjana Designs. Story, styling, photography and creative direction my own.

EVERYTHING ABOUT MY SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN ITALY

Written by nickyinsideout on July 23, 2016. Posted in Fashion, Travel. No Comments on EVERYTHING ABOUT MY SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN ITALY

Having said about a billion times how much I love summer, you can only imagine the joy of taking Emma for a month to Italy to the places where I grew up! It’s my favourite time of the year and I love that Ravenna offers so many different beach clubs and places to hang out just a quick car ride away from each other. From the ones we prefer to go only for dinner or aperitivo, to the more relaxed ones where we’ve been spending our days to nights.

If you are following me on Instagram (@nickyinsideout) and snap chat (username: nickyinsideout) you have seen my day to day life already.. but this time I wanted to take the chance of also showing you my favourite places (in case you will want to head there on holiday some day) along with what I’ve been wearing..

Because, as a blogger, a holiday is never a real holiday (I mean no phone, no emails.. not happening!) I needed extra protection for my beloved iPhone to survive its 24/7 shift and I opted for 2 different phone cases from OtterBox this time!

So yes, take a pick at my favourite spots, and outfits to go with it, and I hope to see you there one summer day!!

Il Baretto – Marina Romea (Ravenna). A drink on the sand, with good music under the sky. We like to come here to spend some good time with friends where the atmosphere is really chilled out and you don’t need a change of clothes after a day at the beach.

Cala Celeste – Lido Adriano (Ravenna). Cutest location to spend another day at the beach which can end into a more intimate dinner by the sea. The restaurant offers a more original and sophisticated menu. The location is amazing and having dinner few meters away from the seaside is priceless.

Sol y Mar – Riccione. It’s a small cozy restaurant on the beach. Great ambience and adorable atmosphere, original menu and on-the-beach seating. Was highly recommended by a good friend and the one hour drive from Ravenna was well worth it.

Singita – Marina di Ravenna. My 6pm aperitivo on the beach it’s been a must of this holiday. The fun atmosphere, the tables replaced by blankets on the beach.. Feet on the sand, good music and delicious free appetisers.. The italian way!

Inside Out the Look:

Look 1:

Look 2:

OtterBox Statement Series Case | Top: Takko | Shorts: Levi’s Vintage | Bag: Elliot Mann

Look 3:

OtterBox Strada Series Case | Dress: Eksept | Jewelry: Lucky Eyes and Amen | Bag: Gucci

Look 4:

OtterBox Strada Series Case | Shirt Dress: Won Hundred | Necklace: Mejuri | Bag: Balenciaga

Cases are sold across on OtterBox.com as well as in stores across Europe. France (FNAC, DARTY, Boulanger), Benelux (Coolblue, Bol.com), Germany (Media Markt ), as well we Amazon.

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