Style-Krush

Outfit 2 // The items used above are quite expensive but I felt it wouldn't be a problem because this post is to inspire you with ideas and not for anyone out there to go splurge over $1.000 on a pair of sequined trousers just for the sake of it. Anyway, I really like the trousers above and I'll try to hunt down a similar pair for myself. I added a black fitted blazer to balance the look and added some burgundy accents like the lipgloss, nail polish and bag to bring out the berry colour in the trousers. A winged liner would settle the look very well in my opinion.

Outfit 3 // Look at how beautiful this ASOS dress is, from the bodycon to the spaghetti straps; it's literally perfect and affordable, which is always a plus. The look can be worn with tights or bare-legged, it's could be styled in a casual or fancy way, just go with whichever way floats your boat. A faux fur for warmth is perfect and the above navy one is not too overpowering and definitely leaves the dress to shine. Make-up wise, a dark sultry smokey eye would be suitable and finish off the look with either a red or nude lipstick. Personally I'd choose a red one because not all of us are into nudes... pun intended.

Hope this post was of help and remember, it's not all about owning the most expensive item but grasping inspiration from that expensive piece and adjusting it to your lifestyle by either styling an outfit based off of it or simply finding an alternative. It makes no sense to spend a fortune on a single sequined dress which you'll most likely wear once. If you are interested in other NYE looks then check out 3 outfits I put together for last years' New Years - Outfit 1 // Outfit 2 // Outfit 3

Wishing everyone a happy New Year ahead of us!

Esther. x

This scent has been my favourite since back in October when I bought it. When I was at the airport departing from Berlin I got bored of waiting so I decided to check out the duty free and that's when it was literally love at first sight scent. There and then I knew that this perfume would be accompanying me back home and till this day I am happy it did. Also funny thing is that I'd actually written a wishlist which included this very same fragrance, but somehow I ended up forgetting about it till later. You can see the list here.

Now I am not one to stack up on loads of fragrances like I do with shoes (that is another story), because it will obviously take me ages to empty all the bottles which is why I casually keep them around 3-6 or so. That is more than enough for me. In case you do not already know, "La vie est belle" is French expression that means "Life is beautiful". The concept of this fragrance is centered on the idea of natural and simple beauty and the choice of one's own vision of happiness. It's all about finding joy and pleasure in small things in life which is what I love.

La vie est belle is: elegant, soft and glamorous and very feminine. It has a very intense scent without being overbearing, of course that is if used sparingly. I usually just spray very little and that goes a long way to even leave me smelling good all day long. It can last for as long as 8 hours without needing to apply more which is great because who really has the time to be reapplying their perfume every 2 hours? Not me at least.

x

And it's officially December, the last month of 2015. It's strange of think of it that way and as I reflect back to this year, to be honest with you all I'm happy with that I have achieved and done this year. I traveled a little bit and also met new lovely people. Today I wanted to share a simple outfit that's perfect for this season, the thick woolen trench coat is a must for every fashionista (I'm still searching for one that isn't overwhelmingly large on me...), it's perfect to throw on and high waist pants is something I've been loving a lot lately, I have two black pairs from Zara and when  wearing them I barely feel like I'm wearing jeans. That's how comfortable they are.
Add a few preferably accessories with colour to liven the look or simply go with your everyday handbag.