Fashion – Page 15 – Nicole Ballardini

MY FIRST SUMMER AS A MOM: MY WINNING FORMULA DURING BEACH LIFE SEASON

Written by nickyinsideout on July 9, 2016. Posted in Fashion, Travel. No Comments on MY FIRST SUMMER AS A MOM: MY WINNING FORMULA DURING BEACH LIFE SEASON

Hello and happy Saturday! I hope you are having a wonderful beginning of summer!

I know, I’ve been MIA from the blog the last couple of weeks.. but if you’ve been Insta and Snapchat stalking me, you’ve seen I’ve been (and still am) enjoying the beach life in Italy with little Emma and my family.

It’s the first summer as a new mom and there’s nothing calm and relaxing about taking a baby to the beach everyday.. but I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world and when Emma takes her daily naps I am still able to enjoy some quietness 🙂

The boiling hot weather hit us, (I am referring to Italy, not Holland.. Uh!) and I couldn’t wait to wear my ~~bikini~~ one piece as per this summer 2016 Vogue lessons -done my homework 😉 What I am really enjoying these days (apart from sand castle making, first attempts to walk and shells picking) is tanning in the shade with a high protection, one piece swimwear, shirt dresses and my jewellery.. never without my jewellery..

Layered over a fresh shirt dress and silk top, the perfect finishing touch is this Firma collection from Ellie Air. Dainty fine jewellery in gold and diamonds, with a contemporary design and understated look that screams chicness and quality.

Tipically, I wear a lot of gold jewellery and at the moment, I like mixing up gold and silver pieces.. timeless, minimalistic and wearable while being captivating enough to enhance a simple outfit.

Summer time and beach life is not synonymous of less attention to details and style.

This is coming from someone who tends to dress for comfort all year long, not only when the thermometer passes the thirty degrees. But comfort wearing, in my case, comes hand in hand with pure enjoyment of good life (.. need to make the most of those daily naps, don’t I?!) so pretty beach clubs, pool side and aperitivo with a glass of cold white wine are my passport for the best kind of summer. On a daily basis is preferable!

My winning formula is the following: one piece swimwear, lightweight wear which you can dress up and down according to the daily plan, never compromise on the accessories and jewellery!

Inside Out the Look:

Jewellery: Ellie Air: Kite Signet Ring with Diamond, Star Necklace, Stella Stacking Ring, Stella Eternity Ring, Star Bracelet, Sidus Ear Stud Earrings

Dress: Tommy Hilfiger (similar)

Top: Jikx

Shoes: Robey Casuals

Sunglasses: Celine

Watch: Cluse

Bag: Lancaster

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

‘SUMMER LOOKS’ WHEN YOU LIVE IN NORTHERN EUROPE

Written by nickyinsideout on June 13, 2016. Posted in Fashion. No Comments on ‘SUMMER LOOKS’ WHEN YOU LIVE IN NORTHERN EUROPE

Let’s face it. Summer in Amsterdam doesn’t really offer tropical temperatures. Luckily we can play around with layers to help keeping alive our summer wardrobe (we’ve been killing to start wearing) by covering up here and there.

Shoes, in this case sandals, play a big part into making your outfit season appropriate, even if the temperatures are closer to the single digit. As soon as the sun comes out and the day seems to be dry our feet deserves some air and our pedicure some showing off.

To re-create this style you just need to mix and match your summer and fall wardrobe. Open shoes with a long cardigan or what also work is bare legs with ankle boots.

I really love this cardigan bold star print. It’s a casual cut and fit but the print really stands out and makes a simple outfit of skinny jeans and white t-shirt much more interesting. You know how much I love pairing my casual wardrobe with statement pieces and this cardigan and sandals really are the core for a summer in the city. They creates the perfect casual chic balance

Luckily the days in the city are not much left. We are all getting ready for our summer travelling but in the meantime we can still enjoy some city trendy looks without being too casual, neither too dress up.. or like, for us living in northern Europe.. never too warm! 😉

Inside Out the Look:

SAVE LUGGAGE SPACE AND STILL LOOK STYLISH ON HOLIDAY!

Written by nickyinsideout on June 7, 2016. Posted in Fashion. No Comments on SAVE LUGGAGE SPACE AND STILL LOOK STYLISH ON HOLIDAY!

Now that summer is finally here, there is only one thing sticking to our mind:

h-o-l-i-d-a-y-s!!

Together with the travelling countdown comes also the luggage stress, am I right? Overpacking is always a bad idea. Confusing and not practical. That’s why I thought of sharing some of my packing tips with you! I’ve been travelling a lot lately, most of the times in good company of Emma, apart from the fashion weeks, so I did experience a lot of ‘lack of space’ left for me.

I do have less space left for myself now but surely I do not want to compromise on being stylish on my holiday!

I am not going to focus on all the beach essentials this time, but more on the holidays outfit styling.

The first things I am going to put in my luggage will be a pair of denim shorts, denim skirt and ripped jeans. These can all cover the beach, days in the city or countryside and chilled evenings.

Most of all, the essentials my holiday won’t miss are silk tops and white shirts. They are very versatile in the way that can be worn by itself or layered as I styled it here. The lace detail adds a chic touch to any outfit, day and night and the white shirt (especially if a boyfriend fit) can be worn from the beach as a bikini cover, to a loose top or you’ll be surprised how one well-placed knot can completely transform your look!

Finally, accessories will play a big part in elevating your look and they don’t take a lot of space in your luggage. You can wear very simple clothes, then add some gold jewellery for a boho touch and of course sunglasses. Think of a good bag in a colour that is easy to match to different looks, like this one by Fran Amsterdam. It will play a better role than a black bag which could be a bit harsh on a summer outfit.

Think less is more and think pieces you can wear at least in two different looks mixing and matching. If your key word is ‘versatile’ you won’t be panicking and overpacking this time!!

Have a great holiday and follow my Instagram here for more daily looks and inspirations!

Inside Out the Look:

Story, styling, photography and creative direction my own. A spacial thanks to Fran Amsterdam.

SHOP MY CLOSET

Written by nickyinsideout on June 2, 2016. Posted in Fashion. No Comments on SHOP MY CLOSET

Hey girls!! My closet was exploding.. Literally!

I am normally very, very affectionate to all my clothes, shoes, bags and jewellery. Mainly because fashion is my big passion but also because I spend all my money on it! When we moved to Amsterdam I realised I had designer items I didn’t even remember I own.. and yes I felt a bit ashamed! So I thought, there must be someone out there who would cherish these ‘forgotten’ items more than I am doing at the moment, right?

When I was introduced to Designer Vintage, an Amsterdam based platform selling pre-loved designer items, I realised it was time for a closet cleanse! They have created my boutique (here) where you will find some Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Kenzo, Dior and more in great condition and at a great price!

I hope you will find some treasure and I would love to hear which items you have purchased!! Good Luck and enjoy!!

In partnership with Designer Vintage

LACE UP TOP

Written by nickyinsideout on May 31, 2016. Posted in Fashion. 1 Comment on LACE UP TOP

The ‘so very fashionable’ lace up tops that we are seeing everywhere now mostly come in a black tight sexy version. I’ve been looking for a more relaxed one to be able to wear during the day and in a light colour for spring.

I couldn’t be happier when I found it at Shein and coming on a budget price too!

Amsterdam still allows denim and long sleeves (.. not sure if that’s an advantage with June at the door), but I am excited to be wearing this top many more ways during summer evenings with shorts and flat sandals.

Inside Out the Look:

Top: Sheinside | Jeans: Dricoper | Shoes: Clarks | Bag: Gucci

MY FIRST SUMMER AS A MOM: MY WINNING FORMULA DURING BEACH LIFE SEASON

‘SUMMER LOOKS’ WHEN YOU LIVE IN NORTHERN EUROPE

SAVE LUGGAGE SPACE AND STILL LOOK STYLISH ON HOLIDAY!

SHOP MY CLOSET

LACE UP TOP

Story, styling, photography and creative direction my own. A special thanks to SheIn for partnering in this post.