Print me up

Digital prints caught the attention of the most creative designer, therefore a bold printed piece is to be on the top of your must-have list this winter '12.

Opt for a in-green-tones silk satin skirt to add a pop of color to your cocktail outfit, and showcase your striking piece with a peplum black top (which emphasize waist and hips for a super structured silhouette), and finish with a statement in-tone necklace and a color block precious clutch bag.

Topshop peplum top (topshop.com)

Mary Katrantzou printed skirt

Diane Von Furstenberg clutch bag

Gucci pumps

Etro crystal-embellished necklace

Yves Saint Laurent ring

(shop this outfit @ net à porter)

love, Afra

xx

The Coat Guide, 4. the bold coat

Let's go ahead with the 4th step of our Coat Guide with a winter must, soft, warm, perfect for the day both in the city and in the country, for a romantic autumnal weekend.

4. THE BOLD COAT

BOLD IN THE CITY

Statement is the key word of this FW12.

Act like city streets were a catwalk and go bold with a soft and snug coat in a sumptuous hue like dark green and update your diva status with gold in tactile textures like embellishments and woven leather.

Add interest to your outfit with a felt fedora and a doctor bag (the must in terms of bag for this winter).

Missoni coat

Jason Wu blouse

Proenza Schouler embellished mini skirt

Emilio Pucci fedora

Gucci doctor bag

Yves Saint Laurent pumps

COZY COTTAGE

Escaping from town for a romantic weekend? 

Opt for an off-duty printed dress and partner a british-taste tote, in-tone booties and other woolen accessories to stay warm.

Of course, choose a bold cozy coat for a sophisticated take on countryside living.

Isabel Marant coat

Juicy couture mini dress

Burberry Prorsum bag

A.P.C. booties

Missoni beanie

love, Afra

xx

(all clothes and accessories available @ net à porter)

The Coat Guide, 2. the furry coat

Bonjour à tous,

here we are with the 2nd chapter of this ultimate guide to essential coats, today topic is

2. THE FURRY COAT

Instant impact, fits with everything, warms you up immediately: is the furry, tactile, textured coat.

Fuzzy coat is flawless in the city, essential for holidays on the snow, day to night is a works-on-everything piece.

IN THE CITY

Cold in the city? Warm up your preppy outfit with a tactile snow-white coat with an in-tone cable knit sweater. Add a hint of glamour with a leather mini skirt and architectural heels.

Miu Miu furry coat, leather mini skirt and heels

Joseph sweater

Mulberry bag

Karl pearl collar

Dolce & Gabbana earrings

CHIC CHALET

Leaving for a weekend in the mountains? Make your fuzzy coat an essential to cover up your cozy outfit (cable knit sweater, warm leggings and shearling boots are to love for your walks on the snow); cinch your waist with a statement belt for a touch of glamour even when temperatures drop.

Rag & Bone cable knit sweater
Donna Karan leggings
Mou shearling boots
Gucci belt
Chinti and Parker merino wool beanie hat

Love, Afra
xx

The Coat Guide, 1. the cape

Bonjour everybody <3

I’m sorry for the long absence but I have had lots of projects to do for my exams, including accessories design, textile design and illustration, and I’m going to share these works with you all next days.

So, let’s go ahead with more Tenues du Jour, precisely, let’s deal with coats.

Wintertime outerwear as jackets and coats are the most cannot-be-renounced pieces in the closet, but pay attention: they don't have just to cover our outfit, they have to update and emphasize it and vice versa; therefore they deserve a specific guide to wear and accessorize them properly.

1. THE CAPE

Capes are indeed the trans seasonal coverup that dominated the FW12 runways: they are smart, flawless and impressive even for cocktail time and evening.

But what’s the secret of this great outerwear? Layer it! 

Wear your cape of course with skinny pants to balance the whole silhouette and straighten yourself up with skyhigh patent leather pumps for a chic texture contrast.

Dolce &Gabbana bouclé cape

Gucci blouse

The Row leather leggings and alligator tote

Miu Miu patent leather pumps

Bijoux Heart earrings

(net à porter)

CAPE by night

Embrace gothic romantic, the top trend of this season, by pairing ultra feminine dress and jewel tone accessories to a dramatic-design cape in order to complete your stunning evening outfit.

Dolce & Gabbana cape coat

Kaufmanfranco embellished dress

Jil Sander lace long gloves

Yves Saint Laurent mary jane pumps

Christian Louboutin clutch bag

Loree Rodkin chandelier earrings

Love, Afra

xx

EMBRACE LACE lesson 4: (bold) ladylike

Put lace in your polished, ladylike outfit with a ultra-feminine slight dress and team it with bold but glamourous accessories: black clutch bag and pumps embellished with mini studs and high fashion jewels for a flawless and effortless Domestic Goddess allure.

Stella McCartney dress

Gucci clutch bag

Valentino studded pumps

Erickson Beamon earrings

Yves Saint Laurent "Arty" ring

(clothes and accessories available @ net à porter)

love, Afra