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KITTEN HEELS WITHOUT LOOKING TOO GIRLY? IT’S POSSIBLE!

Written by nickyinsideout on May 5, 2016. Posted in Fashion. No Comments on KITTEN HEELS WITHOUT LOOKING TOO GIRLY? IT’S POSSIBLE!

If I have to name a trend I wanted to try for a while now, is kitten heels.

The matter was just about finding the right ones for me.. Not too classic, not too girly and not too feminine! (So, would you say, ‘just go for a different style’!? No, I didnt give up!)

It was quite the challenge and it went on for several months until I bumped into these Sargossa beauties!

The key is the ankle boot shape and the statement detail as a spider web that made me feel cool rather than girlie! I paired them with my distressed boyfriend jeans which I am feeling is becoming my forever essential summer and winter. I kept a soft colour palette of denim and white since I wanted to highlight the detail of the shoes, but also add a feminine touch with the flare sleeve, mainly to break the hardness of the distressed denim.

Comfortable footwear is not strange on this blog and my life.. a collection of white sneakers, flats and even birkestock sandals over the summer.. So when I find a pair that is cool, trendy and comfy at the same time, it simply have to be mine! To let you taste the feeling, is like having the support of a high heel but with the comfort of a flat.. Doesn’t it sound like the best combo??

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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.

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

STATEMENT TEE AND VINTAGE LEVI’S

Written by nickyinsideout on February 14, 2016. Posted in collaborations, Fashion. No Comments on STATEMENT TEE AND VINTAGE LEVI’S

What’s better than ripped denim and a white t-shirt? A great start if you ask me.. But to be a bit less humble than plain white this time, I wanted to show you this cool statement one from Rock & Model.

When I was asked to style this t-shirt, I immediately thought about vintage Levi’s. There is something about boyfriend ripped jeans that makes a t-shirt absolutely necessary. No matter if you prefer a casual look or something more polished with sky high heels, there is always room for a statement t-shirt in your closet.

I paired my new t-shirt and my favourite boyfriend jeans with this oversized blazer and dressed it up with high heels for a smarter approach. This combo would also look great with sneakers, moving the jacket across your shoulders for a more casual, yet chic, look.

On a side note, I received several messages on my Instagram about these vintage Levi’s. They are very popular at the moment so, if you are thinking of getting a pair, these are the classic 501s. According to my experience, when you decide to go jeans vintage shopping, first of all you need some patience.

Sizes vary from year to year so you will probably end up trying on dozens of them before finding the right fit. Don’t get scared when you find out your regular size fits too small.. I did! Before finding out vintage sizes are smaller than our regulars. Expect to go up at least one size, if not two, depending on the fit you are looking for. In my case, I wanted a boyfriend fit so I went up three sizes! Finally, if they end up being too long you can get them tailored. I like them rolled up so I didn’t need any alteration but I might have them shortened closer to summer!

Good luck with your research! It’s fun!

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Created in collaboration with Rock & Model. Story, styling and creative direction my own. Photography Alessia Ballardini.

WHEN IN WINTER IS WARM..

Written by Nicky Inside Out on December 19, 2015. Posted in Fashion, Uncategorized. 3 Comments on WHEN IN WINTER IS WARM..

When I moved to Amsterdam 3 months ago I would have never have thought of strolling around the city in such an outfit in mid December. I was more thinking of which parka coat would have been the warmest to deal with the Dutch winter weather. Well.. Since I am a lover of warm weather, it looks like my prayers have been listened to! So, this week when I checked my weather app (I always do because I don’t like to take out Emma in the rain) I got the biggest surprise! 13 degrees.. Whaaat?? This could only mean.. Spring and fall clothes can make a come back! So they did! My favourite miu miu loafers I thought I could only meet again in the ‘so far away’ spring!

But I am not here to talk about the weather. What I do love to talk about is an outfit building! In this case ‘how you can pull off spring clothes in winter’. Here is one example: I combined my favourite spring (or fall) shoes – heels or flat would work the same way – with my favourite sweater, keeping a ‘wintery’ colour palette. It gives a good balance and still keeps your body warm, plus you can still enjoy some of your favourites you were only dreaming to wear again soon.

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FIRST POST FROM AMSTERDAM: REALITY CHECK

Written by Nicky Inside Out on September 30, 2015. Posted in Fashion, Uncategorized. 1 Comment on FIRST POST FROM AMSTERDAM: REALITY CHECK

2015.. What a year! Got pregnant, got engaged, ended up having an atrocious delivery, emergency c-section, then a beautiful angel arrived in my life and literally turned it upside down.. Finally we moved to a different country, with a new born aarrgghh!! If you think that would have been easy.. Think again! Actually, I should have thought twice! Naive me! 2015.. We still have a trimester to go! Please, spare me! I seriously would do with some boredom..
I wish my only worry at this stage was to lose the baby weight. That went in no time!! (20kg in less than 6 weeks.. I Should actually consider a career at the Weight Watchers!!). I think the stress added to the breast-feeding played a massive role! But hey, we keep the result, Thank you very much!
So here i am! In a new city i dont know and especially i dont speak the language, with a newborn and a very busy fiance! This will translate into a lot of exploring, possibly getting lost and probably misunderstood.. But I am in excellent company of Emma and I am curios about this new life!
On a sartorial level, I left behind, for now, my job in Mayfair in London.. With all the fancy aspects which were coming with it and swapped it for a full time mom job.. which trust me, it is 10 times harder! I often think i was never this tired in the evening, even after a full day with overtime! But I have to admit, when Emma smiles at me, there is no yearly bonus worth the same! It just means a lot of flat shoes and simple chic outfits which fit better with my life at the moment!
But I did bring to Holland a little Mayfair corner.. My new Chanel! It was a ‘well deserved’ push present for giving Menno the most beautiful daughter! I am not planning on a second baby but since I can make cute ones.. If you ask me, next time it would be a Birkin!

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