Fashion – Page 18 – Nicole Ballardini

BRUNCH AT REMISE47

Written by nickyinsideout on March 20, 2016. Posted in Fashion, Travel. No Comments on BRUNCH AT REMISE47

When I was invited by Remise47 to visit their improved spaces I was really excited. Since I’ve been here before, I was very happy to share with you a place I knew already and which I truly enjoyed the design, atmosphere and location. By now you know my addiction to a good cappuccino in a 5 star hotel (location matters! ;)).. A coffee is just a coffee? Not if you see it this way.. Atmosphere created by an ex former tram deposit from the early 1900 and large spaces decorated with pretty plants, Scandinavian designer pieces with an overall industrial look. The restaurant is part of the 2700sq De Hallen complex, it is one of the best hotspot in Amsterdam offering a delicious urban bistro style.

The lunch was indeed delicious!

The decor and the glamorous vibe makes it a spot you can enjoy with a group of friends or your loved one. To me it’s the perfect weekend brunch spot! You surely will have an entirely satisfying experience which would please both your mouth and your eyes. Remise47 is a great number on your Amsterdam hot sposts list places to visit.

Brunch was the perfect occasion to wear my stilettos since I knew walking around was not really involved. Winter is slowly fading but some cold-weather staple, like leather, will never go out of style. As we are looking forward to lighten up our layering game and give our coats a break (hopefully soon!!) I was wearing my Zelle Studio leather vest layered underneath a loose blazer and lift it up to my new gold accessories from Lucky Eyes London to finish up the outfit.

Inside Out the Look:

Created in collaboration with Remise47. Story, styling, photography and creative direction my own.

MFW DAY 3 IN WHITE SNEAKERS

Written by nickyinsideout on March 18, 2016. Posted in Fashion, Travel. 1 Comment on MFW DAY 3 IN WHITE SNEAKERS

We shot these images during the last day in Milano over fashion week. While every italian girl was running around on their fancy stilettos, I decided to end my milanese weekend welcoming my new Acne Studios sneakers.. A staple my shoes collection was in need of! Classic and effortless, yet edgy.. the detail can elevate a very simple outfit such denim and a white shirt.

If you have been following me on Instagram lately, you surely noticed how much love I am spreading for white shirts with big sleeves. This Rika Studios is more elegant with the neck detail and I loved to dress it down in a sporty chic way.

Each season fashion week is approaching it comes along with a bit of ‘outfit stress’. After this year in London and Milan my approach has changed. What I learnt is that, like everyday of your our life, we should only wear what makes us feel good and confident.

Feeling good is the best way to shine through your outfit and if its a casual look, trendy, sophisticated or ‘dress to impress’ kind of look you have in mind.. the most important is that you only do it to make yourself feel good first!

Photography LornaLuxe.

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Bracelet: Spell On Me

MFW DAY 2 – SOFT COLOURS AND BIG SLEEVES

Written by nickyinsideout on March 10, 2016. Posted in Fashion, Travel. No Comments on MFW DAY 2 – SOFT COLOURS AND BIG SLEEVES

I absolutely loved this outfit I wore on my second day of Milan fashion week. The weather was wet but with March at the door we could already breath the spring feeling in the air in Italy.

My favourite part of the end of winter is certainly to start thinking of my spring wardrobe, which means dropping the dark coats and start wearing soft colours. This time last year I was pregnant and not only banned myself from attending the european fashion weeks, but also took a kind of ‘sabbatical’ from fashion and shopping. It’s time to make up for it now!

Milan was the perfect occasion for practicing with this amazing oversized cream sweater from SheIn I paired with a white super big sleeve shirt and cropped denim. In order to keep the details of the top on high visibility I opted for a shearling vest of the same colour palette and python print shoes.

It was all about the big turtleneck and the super long sleeves in a soft colour palette!

Inside Out the Look:

Created in collaboration with SheIn. Story, styling and creative direction my own. Photography LornaLuxe.

MFW DAY 1 IN ZELLE STUDIO

Written by nickyinsideout on March 2, 2016. Posted in Fashion, Travel. No Comments on MFW DAY 1 IN ZELLE STUDIO

I am back from two fashion weeks in a row and I must say Milan was my absolute favourite! If you ask me, I still haven’t had enough.. I would be in Paris by now.. But mommy duty was calling, so Paris will have to wait until next season!

Together with my bestie Lorna we enjoyed the best spots that Milan had to offer, the chicest cafes, the breathtaking Duomo view and photographed by every possible angle, especially from the Aperol terrazza with an aperitivo in hands ;), and the best of the Italian fashion of course. In case you missed all the action you can follow up on my Instagram and on the OtterBox blog.

During my first day in Milan, I was dressed by Zelle Studio in these fabulous two pieces, top and leather vest. Two of my fashion week favourites and real signature pieces for my coming spring wardrobe.

I love the details of the top, its movement in particular, as well as the contrast of the mesh main fabric and the faux-suede fringe details. I am planning to wear it again soon with denim and sneakers being the perfect piece to add a chic touch to a casual outfit. To finish the look and to add a less feminine touch to the mini skirt and over the knee boots combo I chose this structured leather vest. I never owned a leather vest before and I must have been living under a rock! It is the perfect transitional piece, it is timeless and versatile and can be worn from now until those chilly summer night will come.

The outfit was the right amount of comfort and statement pieces which really allowed me to enjoy Milano and walk around the city centre but at the same time adding that special details I wanted to wear around the shows.

Inside Out the Look:

Created in collaboration with Zelle Studio. Story, styling and creative direction my own. Photography LornaLuxe.

LFW DAY 1 – BOMBER JACKET AND DAINTY JEWELS

Written by nickyinsideout on February 24, 2016. Posted in Fashion, Travel. No Comments on LFW DAY 1 – BOMBER JACKET AND DAINTY JEWELS

As I am writing this post from Amsterdam, with a heart full being reunited with my little Emma, I can’t help being already a little nostalgic of London. Especially when you are lucky enough of getting such sunny days, the energy you get from this city is just unique. These 4 days in London have been like ‘going back home’ for me. After living there for seven years, it still feels like I never left. I’ve spent a lot of time with my bestie Lorna and met all my londoner fellow bloggers at the Apartment while taking over the Otterbox_Europe instagram account. It’s been a fun long weekend!

For my first look of this fashion week I chose to mix nineties vibes adding very feminine touches with dainty jewellery. Navy, black and white with gold details. We couldn’t be luckier with the weather since I really wanted to show you my new ThingsEyeLove jewels and the sun played a great part in making them shine so beautifully. I will keep showing you these pieces in the following fashion week posts because they’re just too pretty!