4 days to christmas!

4 days to Xmas!
Still alive everybody? Hope so, because this third festive outfit look promising and far more sparkling than the stars the Mayas used to observe (with lacking outcome, I venture to say).

Cool colors are both striking and classy: this Christmas opt for ice hued garments, like this stunning 3.1 Phillip Lim cabochons embellished sweater. Style it with a sparkling sequined pencil skirt and "iced" accessories, then cover your dashing look with a metallic matelassé coat to bling bling supremely.



3.1 Phillip Lim knit
Restrain sequined skirt
Yves Saint Laurent coat
Alexander Wang sandals
Kotur clutch bag

5 days to Christmas!

Bonsoir à tous!

Here I am again, miraculously on time as I promised you yesterday.

So, let's check out what's in Tenue du Jour's festive closet today!

Baby, it's freezing outside!
Strolling around Christmas market and shopping center looking for the presents you should showcase the flawless festive outfit: Christmas hues like red and gold are a stunning choice paired together.
Combine a shining gold cable knit sweater, red corduroy skinny leg pants and a furry sleeveless coat; finish the look with warm and cozy accessories like a woolen beanie hat and heavy-duty ankle boots.

MICHAEL Michael Kors coat and sweater

Current/Elliott skinny pants

Marc by Marc Jacobs woolen beanie hat

Yves Saint Laurent wedges

xx

Afra

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

Miss Scarlet

As seen on the the most elegant runways like Valentino, Chloé or Lanvin, red is the bold color of the season: ruby, scarlet, raspberry, merlot, crimson, choose yours among thousand of shades and it will be the striking piece of your closet, no matter if clothing or accessory.



Team a romantic ecru lace blouse with super bold red straight pants and nude towering heels for work, spare time, shopping and, if your day out extends to happy our time, simply swap your designer tote with a super feminine fabric clutch and baroque gold earrings for evening glamour twist.

Chloé blouse
Michael Kors pants
Yves Saint Laurent tote and heels
Marni pochette
Oscar de la Renta gold earrings

love, Afra
xx

The Coat Guide, 5. the peacoat

Bonjour à tous,

here we are with the 5th and last the Coat Guide issue with a timeless cover-up, the sailor's tradition peacoat.

5. THE PEACOAT

Boost your office style and play with shapes and gem tones: work your classic blue navy peacoat with irreverent and structured ochre wide leg pants, which are to pair compulsorily with the most sensual pair of black pumps you own to straighten you up to the sky.

Make your outfit a statement one wearing a pair of 50's-inspired topaz sunglasses, accent your elegance with octane long gloves and update your work-bag with a oversized clutch bag.

Tory Burch peacoat
By Malene Birger wide leg pants (@ farfetch.com)
Yves Saint Laurent pumps
Lanvin gloves
Illesteva sunglasses
Sophie Hulme oversize clutch bag
(net à porter)

Have a super weekend,
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, 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