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TIMELESS PIECESSo the other day I have been asked the question, what does any women need in her gardrobe. After that, I actually thought of 10 garments I’d had to I rescue if my house was on fire (obviously if there’s a fire, I don’t think I’d rescue the clothes, I might come and save the cat first that would be a better action). And here’s my point : there are some pieces each of us must have in one’s closet. Of course there is no obligation, but these garments, once you have, them make your life so much easier or at least your mornings (we are all quite used to the mornings of running late because you still don’t know what to wear, it’s a true feminin tragedy). Well here are some of the pieces all of us should possess : Black blazer, perfect for any occasion day or night, winter or summer. Little black dress. A girl’s night out? Little black dress with stilettos. A job interview? LBD with the black blazer! A pair of super stylish yet comfortable jean, to play the rockstar or to play the casual chic. The black heels, to pair it with any outfit for a touch of elegance. Ray Bans, because it’s the best sunnies ever created. I’d be temped to say a chanel timeless bag, but obvisouly it’s a bit exaggerated since we can’t all afford this kind of ”essential” so I’ll just go with a bag that look good and fits any kind of outfit. And finally, last but not least, I would say a plain white shirt with a flaterring cut, which you can pair to jeans, denim shorts or actually anything else. Here are my top picks and if I absolutely had to rescue some pieces from my closet here’s what I would keep.
In this look I let you discover some of my recent favourite basic pieces. The leather shorts wich are so easy to wear and actually fit most of the clothing I own. Matched to my white blazer and shirt this whole outfit is finally quite minimalistc but yet full of elegance and comfortable. If the heels are to much for the day, then I suggest nice loafers to match the whole look : it will bring a very edgy and effortless outlook yet super chic and elegant. Because you know how much I love playing with details, I paired my new CC SKYE Victoria clutch and some Yves Saint Laurent bright tangerine lipstick to top off the whole look!
What about you, what would be your 5 wardrobe essentials?
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Soooooo gorgeous!!!!!1 I loved the lipstick color! Looks so stunning and the hair is so beautiful!!! The shorts are great!!! Looks like leather shorts right? Or latex maybe... wow, totally loved the outfit.
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Muito linda!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/10920648350924186299Amei demais seu look!
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Ofunne
love this basic black and white...awesome combo..simple but chic, i like!
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/14025381645052948645Karima
Love the basic look!
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you look amaizing! as usual. you have great taste! love it!
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Beautiful!
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You are stunning! LOVE!
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kristyhank
I love the black and white mix, very sophisticated! Great look.
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Åshild
Pretty!
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:D perfect as always :)
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I love your elegance.
You are b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l
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Linda demais!
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Joanne Christina
These shorts are a perfect fit.
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/05576684243589131015Lolita in the Mix
Great style! Basic chic!! It's perfect!
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/13167676798138828854Fashion Loving
Love love love this look
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Gorgeous!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/02244427182944201576Daniela Chimal
Classy and chic! love the outfit
BESOS DESDE MÉXICO!
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Shelly
I love the shots. You are so glamour with this red lipstick!
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me encanta!
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Antonia-Ivana
LOVE THAT LOOK! It's so fantastic and you look fabulous.
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/01536736002144827287Michelleesque
I absolutely love how you can look so chic in just basics!
Michelle
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Multi Style
Chic! You look vey chic!!
Kisses, Rebeca
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Great outfit!
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Virginie
Tu es sublime ! J'adore ta tenue. (:
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/07284846890501158627Nabiha
How can you make your skin looks so white ?
I know about Clinique, but can you advice me with something else, for fairness skin, please :)
Thank you, kisses :*
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Would you share an outfit that you wear to school?
Would be nice <3 Keep your good work!
Anonymous
You are so beautiful! Amazing blog :)
Mira
You look so chic. Perfect outfit :D
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Tere Ávila
great look honey, perfect combination!!
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Gorgeous photos! Love those shoes!
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Jonna
i love your make-up and hair!! the outfit is incredibly simple yet elegant!
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/17730687999583370592Sasha
you look gorgeous!
xx
Sasha
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/05037892866244388601Andrea
so beautiful!
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Lovely outfit!
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/01437952528616553957Nari-Elle
Beautiful pictures!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/02070552850190219152Andrea
Your outfit is amazing!! Beautiful clutch!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/15352458274492211995Giedre
cool sunglasses :)
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/08203599256222037133Victoria
I love this outfit so much! So simple, but so lovely :)
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Anonymous
The outfit is awesome!
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blondebenedicte
one word: STUNNING.
http://www.blogger.com/profile/11669696542732939869Everything perfect! Love white blazer, the leather shorts, & the make up is amazing :)
bisous x
The Purse Snatcher
I am with you completely on your choices, even down to the Chanel. It's something I believe every fashionista should own in her lifetime.
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giacca stupenda :D
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Christine
THE COMBINATION BLACK AND WHITE MAY BE TIMELESS BUT OFTEN YOU SEE STYLES THAT ARE NOT SO GREAT!!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/03099446541501972150BUT YOURS ITS DEFINATELY AMAZING!!!MINIMALISTIC AND THE WHITE BLAZER TOTALLY ROCKS!
Fashion Chef
Simple and chic!Love it!
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/13365724025711352404eloiselabetise
Stunning outfit and photos! You look so lovely! Your jacket, shorts, shoes, glasses and clutch are all really amazing! xxx
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/05283378449312687470Anonymous
oh, could post some pics with you and cat? :D you have never done it, please think about it.
Call me M
Love your hair, make-up and blazer in these pics! I think you covered the subject perfectly with your list of 5 wardrobe essentials.
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Absolutely gorgeous! I love the outfit and the final detail, red lips! :)
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very simple but brilliant! love it :)
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last picture is amazing :)
http://www.blogger.com/profile/09402086404679252134Barbra
oh, wonderful blazer! u look great :-)
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So beautiful!!
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Lace And Tulle
love your photos!!!!
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toujours super classe :) tu devrais faire un blog beauté tu te maquilles tellement bien!!
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You're so stylish girl! I love your blog, it's so professioinal looking and you're a really sweet girl when you talk on the videos :) A true role model. I love that you said food should be enjoyed and you don't have to be skinny like a model (even though you do look like a model haha). xxx
http://www.blogger.com/profile/04736819926616096213Mahta
total schön !
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/02357297208954489672Audrey Renee
Love the all white with a fe w touches of black Xo
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Irene
Wowww amazing!!!
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I'm sorry, I don't really have 5 wardrobe essentials, which I can name here.
http://www.blogger.com/profile/10832524741701024501But I wanted to stop by, just to tell you, how beautiful your are and how amazing the look of the photos is. I love this outfit on you! It's so simple and so stunning at the same time!
Sophie
love this look, so simple, yet it can take you from day to night! I love your blog so so much :)
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beautiful!!!
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I love your look :)I think it would be a great idea to post a video about making theese photos, I would like to see streets and reactions of the people while you are posing.
Lilli
beautiful look!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/14682400166406762665Becky
Love the simplicity of the outfit and this bag is amazing!!
Love, Becky
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gixxna
I couldnt go without perfect shaped jeans shorts :)
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You look amazing, Kristina! ♥
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perfect :)
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alexsandra g.
This outfit is stunning!
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Angeline
Hi Kristina, what series are your Ray Bans in this post?
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Simply chic and beautiful!
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I agree with your 5 items! :)
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Lovely !!
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Michelle's Style File
Perfection! Great basics.
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Vasilieva
love these timeless basics, gorge black and whites
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Bri Wang
So chic!
xx
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you look great with all bright lipsticks! i wish i had such complexion to be able to do the same!
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beautiful! x
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i'm in love with this look! Especially the white blazer with the black shorts, it looks perfect!
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Rosa Casado
so beautiful
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Debora Bondì
perfect! I love the clutch!!!
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you are unique. a perfect woman.
i have a new outfit, very sexy...
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/09266673164572022099Kadi Eller
You're so gorgeous and I love that outfit! :)
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I love this outfit, very stylish and elegant!
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Dreams of a Lady
I absolutely love this Outfit so pretty! And you look gorgeous dear!
The little bag is so chic I love it.
Love,
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Paola
You are stunning.
http://www.lechicchedipaola.it/The 5 essentials? Blazer, jeans, LBD, flat shoes and a great bag, like Chanel or Lady Dior
LOSAWAY
Love black & white mix :)
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Love your beautiful basic pieces !
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Oh my gosh, I love those mornings relaxing and discovering that there's a new post an your blog!
Well, just to guess what I would save, without thinking about it would be:
1. my most comfortable heels
2. my Louis Vuitton speedy bag, as it fits every outfit, although it is a damier ebene (why does the colour doesn't matter to match an outfit when it's a LV?!)
3. my favourite black second skin 7 for all mankind jeans, I simply love it
4. the Ray Ban is the best idea you had, of course I would save them
5. last but not least, some cosmetics. No outfit works with blowsy or even no make up and oily hair ;)
So these are my faves, enjoy your day without highschool, get prepared for your exams and don't forget to relax in between!
By the way, I was just lying the same way like now on my boyfriends sofa when I discovered your blog on my first trip to Vienna. Cheers to you!
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Lovely look, suitable for pretty much any occasion :)
My style is quite different from yours (which doesn't mean I don't enjoy your blog!), so I would say that my top 5 clothing items are black skinny jeans, neutral-coloured oversized jumper, ballet pumps, pair of black heels and a sexy tee.
Anneli x
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EmerJa
WOW!!!! Gorgeous!!!
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jeans, simply chic tshirt, minidress, cardigan and ofcz high heels :)
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love your lipstick!
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Basic and chic!
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There is elegance in simplicity...and you represent it very well!!!
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you look so chic
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annalisa
loving the minimal!
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This is so amazing!
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Very pretty! Love the clutch
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I LOVE THE BLOUSE!!!
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Fashionvictress
This is an amazing look! I love that it's so simple but so chic at the same time.
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awesome like always! love this colour on you!
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style savvy chic
You look so fabulous here! What camera does James use to shoot these photos?
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you are soo beautyful and amazing
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Natali
These kind of timeless pieces every girl should have in her closet!
You look very elegant and sophisticated.
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/00658307537388232224Alena Kurbatova
Так красиво безумно. ВРоде бы классика черный и белый цвет, а так стильно. Помада все заканчивает. ОТлично =) http://miraclefooorever.blogspot.com/
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Simply Elegant:)...great job!<3 please check my fashion profile: http://jeim.polyvore.com
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Woooow magnifique ! *.*
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Love it, so clean and chic !
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Love this simplicity!
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http://www.blogger.com/profile/06340910282162407054Jennifer
Beautiful!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/06369529060823961582Coralie
J'adore cette tenue, surtout le blazer et les chaussures !
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