05Oct

7 Faux Fur Coat That Give You Allure Without Sacrificing Conscious

Seven Stylish Faux Fur Coat

I absolutely love the classic style of Margot in the Royal Tenenbaums, more specifically, her fur coat and Kelly bag, although in this picture she is actually holding a Birkin. As much as I love the allure of a fur coat, I have a conscious which I try to feed every day on mostly good stuff, so a real fur coat is not an option for me. Full disclosure, I have a vintage fur vest that I purchased more than ten years ago from a Sunday flea market in the streets of New York City. Ten years later and I’m thinking of a faux fur coat which in some cases can provide the allure and classic style of a real fur coat without making you feel guilty.

While looking for one that looks as realistic as possible, I found this one. For a more glamorous and colorful version of a faux fur coat, an oversized one will do just fine. A faux fur coat with the name teddy in it is pretty adorable. A leopard-print faux fur coat for the very brave ones. A very chic chocolate color one for a glamorous night. A short light pink one for the day. And finally a black one for the days when we only want to wear black.

28Sep

The Button-Front Skirt Is The Chic Piece You Need Now

Button-front skirt is the chicest clothing piece at the moment. Perhaps it’s the retro vibe that speaks to the 70’s fashion-obsessed inside me or the fact that almost every fashion brand has produced one within the past year. From classic mini skirts by Balmain with its recognizable front buttons to the below the knee checked midi skirt with transparent buttons by Balenciaga this Fall, the button-front skirt will give you that polished architectural look we all want sometimes. It’s a fact that button-front skirts are not coming in denim fabric anymore; instead, they come in all kinds of materials and textures that gives us the freedom to use them any time of the year.

23Feb

Trench Coat Roundup, From Classic To Unconventional

For some inexplicable reason I keep buying coats from very warm ones for Winter to trench coat Spring-appropriate. And the plethora of different versions of both out there does not help change the situation any easier. Last year Spring 2018 runways offered many different versions of the classical trench coat, from the transparent plastic versions presented by Chanel and Valentino to the floral one shown by Miu Miu and even one very particular with fringes presented by Loewe. A Spring coat is a staple in every classic woman’s closet and the unconventional more modern interpretations of it, see below, are giving the modern women valid reasons to get on the wagon on their own terms. After the jump, a round up of the most classic of Spring coats from short versions perfect to pack on a safari to the gabardine option with a 70’s vibe.

trench coat round up 1 via belle vivir interior design blog

09Feb

Chic Maternity Fashion: 3 Fashionable Maternity Clothes

I remember the time when maternity clothes were anything but fashionable. Lot’s of big shapeless maternity dresses, stretchy pants, pleated top, and other unflattering options… Nowadays, things are different, pregnant women have found the way to look not only cute while pregnant but also stylish, chic and very well put together. I remember while pregnant I wouldn’t even entertain the idea of wearing heels and a baby bump-hugging dress (although I find the name super adorable and they look very comfortable and fitting for the mother’s body.) However, now if I were to try to embark on that journey again, I might even consider it. To be honest, pregnancy after the third trimester is very hard on the body and it’s more so on the back, so I believe this is an approach that can be conceived prior to those months, after that all that you really want is to get it over with and get to meet the new addition to the family. Meanwhile, until those final weeks come, pregnant women can still look good in one of these casual and chic maternity fashion outfits. Below, a roundup of stylish maternity clothes.

chic maternity fashion, maternity clothes, Chrissy Teigen via belle vivir blog

Chrissy Teigen wearing a very fashionable pregnant outfit

chic maternity fashion, maternity clothes via belle vivir blog

A flowery baby bump-hugging dress perfect for Spring. Double-breasted sleeveless long coat, which is super chic. Over-bump maternity tights. White mules.

01Feb

Motivational Quote and Backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows

Social platforms have changed the way we live and communicate forever. Now everyone can be part, albeit virtually, of what things look like backstage. I relish on these behind the scene access whilst getting a sense of the anticipation, excitement and rush, amid all the beautiful fashion that commonly leads to every important event. I also love how the images conjure a more artistic tone.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Christian Dior quote via belle vivir blog

Below, Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2018 Show where black and white were the main two colors of the collection. The collection was simply breath taking. I prefer when the Haute Couture Runways take a more pragmatic approach to the way of dressing as opposed to an over the top one that is far from reality. Christian Dior new creative director is Maria Grazia Chiuri, the house’s first woman Creative Director.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Christian Dior haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Dior haute couture via belle vivir blog

Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring 2018 was spectacular. Known for his glamorous party dresses that channel modern princesses, Valli presented a collection beautifully feminine and chic.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows giambattista valli haute couture via belle vivir blog

Last but not least Givenchy with its new Creative Director, Clare Waight Keller at the helm. Keller took inspiration from the structure and graphism that characterized Huber de Givenchy and interpreted them in a modern way by adding tight jackets and structural blazers over night shimmery gowns.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows givenchy haute couture via belle vivir blog

All images via Vogue

26Jan

How Modern Bavarian Women Dress: Understated Elegance

Bavaria is a state on the Southeastern part of Germany. The beautiful city of Munich is the Capital of Bavaria and its surrounding charming areas. I am not referring to the traditional Bavarian way of dressing, Dirndl which many young women wear during Oktoberfest and in many cases on the weekends, and yes, in public. Lol. Rather I will refer to the way modern Bavarian women or Munchenerin, dress on a daily basis to run errands while riding their bikes. Yes it really is as idyllic as it sounds and yes this is as modern as they would dare to go. I know that in the US this would be considered Classic. I really enjoyed living in Munich and got the pleasure of meeting many modern, welcoming and sweet Muncheners and they all shared the same characteristics of dressing. Bavarian women have a very classic and understated way of dressing. They smartly avoid trends and prints and love an Isabel Marant anything. They keep the color quantity under three which derive only from neutrals. Black, white, camel, browns and greys are among their favorites. Just as Christian Dior suggests. Although when it comes to color use, Bavarians would prefer dark colors like dark oranges, dark greens and burgundy. Here is my take on how modern Bavarian women dress and the best fashion pieces to follow suit.

how modern Bavarian women dress, Woolrich via belle vivir blog

Tag: Fashion

7 Faux Fur Coat That Give You Allure Without Sacrificing Conscious

The Button-Front Skirt Is The Chic Piece You Need Now

Trench Coat Roundup, From Classic To Unconventional

Chic Maternity Fashion: 3 Fashionable Maternity Clothes

Motivational Quote and Backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows

How Modern Bavarian Women Dress: Understated Elegance

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