Bags and the girl
12 Trends You’ll Actually Want to Wear Quick Snapshot 👇 Looking for the most wearable runway trends of the season? Here are 12 Fall/Winter 2025–26 fashion trends I selected for you, that translate beautifully into real life—especially if you’re over 40 and want timeless, polished style with a modern twist: The Return of the Skirt … Read more
Why the Suede Jacket Is Still a Wardrobe Essential in 2025 Why Suede, Why Now Writing on this space, my blog, is a kind of therapy for me. Before it’s a blog for others, it’s first a space for myself, where I can express thoughts and feelings without filters. Honesty first. And with that honesty … Read more
Fashion in your 40s is all about freedom with refinement. After several months of a self-imposed no-buy, I finally took advantage of the summer sales at Mango Outlet online and treated myself to a few key pieces. The pause was intentional: I needed time to step back and rethink my wardrobe. Timeless and versatile pieces … Read more
My Mum’s Linen Picks: Amazon Treasures You’ll Wear for Years Among the many pros (and the occasional cons) of having a professional tailor as a mother, there’s one side effect I know well: my phone pings daily with dozens of WhatsApp and Pinterest messages featuring every fabric and sewing pattern you can imagine. Summer, of … Read more
There was a time when my wardrobe looked like a military training camp—think black, charcoal grey, deep forest green, and enough navy to blend into the background of a boyish 90s action flick. 😁 I spent my childhood and teenage years in my father’s workshop, surrounded by motors, machinery, and oil-stained overalls. Back then, I … Read more
Why the White T-Shirt Will Never Go Out of Style This week, I want to introduce you to a true wardrobe hero—one of those rare, timeless pieces that quietly outshine passing trends. The white t-shirt. Simple? Yes. But never basic. You can wear it slouchy or structured, cropped or oversized. Go for pure cotton for … Read more
For me, each country has its signature flair: the Germans are masters of engineering, the Dutch grow the world’s finest tulips, the British craft incredible wool fabrics… and when it comes to fashion and design—especially bags—the French and Italians reign supreme. In particular, when I think of bags (and I mean truly good, well-crafted bags), … Read more
If someone had told me how complicated it would be to be a woman—and that it only gets more complicated as you age—I probably would’ve asked my soul to reincarnate as a cat instead of a girl! Alright, jokes aside, we all know how tricky life can become after 40: the first wrinkles, the first … Read more
☀️ City Heatwave Survival Guide (in Style) Sunny skies, blazing heat, and… a nine o’clock meeting in a windowless office. Smashing, isn’t it? Now, if you were lounging by a beach in Positano with an Aperol Spritz in hand, this weather would be a dream. But alas, you’re still in town—facing the heatwave like a … Read more
As a Mediterranean gal, the arrival of the good season—with its warmth and long, sunny days—instantly calls to mind time spent by the sea. I think of fun afternoons at the beach, laughing with friends as the sun sets behind the outline of Corsica… and yes, bold colours too! Me – a Winter type – … Read more
