This weekend, I finally organized my tights and socks. What’s there to organize, you might ask. Well, basically all my socks and tights were just thrown in a corner that no one could see before and I found myself hectically looking for the right pair every morning. But then, I had this awesome idea. My mum once gave me this hanger with holes that apparently is supposed to be used for scarves. Instead of hanging scarves on it, I just hung my tights through the holes and even organized them according to colors. That will hopefully save me some time in the morning. My socks, on the other hand, are still a mess… if anyone has tips on how to organize socks, let me know!

To everyone who wasn’t able to snatch what they wanted from the Versace for H&M collection: Do NOT pay ridiculous prices on ebay because you think it’s sold out everywhere. It’s not. On saturday afternoon, I went to a H&M in Amsterdam and what I saw proved to me what I had been thinking the whole time. The Versace for H&M collection is just too damn ugly to sell out quickly. The Amsterdam store pretty much still had the complete collection more than two days after the launch. There was everything from dresses to bags to shoes, everything in all sizes except for the leather jackets. People didn’t seem interested at all in the tacky plastic bags and jewellery and I didn’t buy anything either. Here’s hoping for a more classy designer collaboration next year, what about Chloe or Alexander McQueen? So if you still want to have a piece from Versace for H&M, make sure you check out your stores for ‘leftovers’ and returns.

Picture: Versace for H&M by Mert&Marcus

Note to myself: Combine preppy blouse and sweater with black leather skirt and manly coat! It’s that simple! Alright… it probably helps to look like Miranda Kerr to really pull off that look and her amazing bordeaux Prada bag that shes been carrying everywhere lately makes the outfit quite expensive, but I’m still very inspired by Miranda’s latest off-duty looks!

Pictures: zimbio

I know there are thousands of sources out there where you can read about yesterday’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011, so I’m not gonna bore you with the obvious, like Miranda and the fantasy bra etc, but tell you about my favorite facts and looks of the show.

First of all, the model cast. There were quite a lot of newbies on the VS runway this year, and although I don’t care for a lot of them, my personal highlight was Toni Garrn. To me, she had the most adorable outfit - if not the best - and just made VS look less tacky. Being the beauty that she is, Toni is perfect for VS and it was about time she turned 18 to do the show.

Other great outfits included Adriana Lima’s black wings with the purple lingerie (fierce!) and Erin’s pink fishy wings (the color just suited her so well!). Of course the majority of outfits were tacky as hell and absolutely over the top, but hey, that’s why we all love VS, right?

As for the music choices, I’m semi-happy. Aparently the opening song was Taylor Momsen’s band The pretty reckless’ “Make me wanna die” , which I looove and imagine to be really good for VS. But then there were terrible choices like Rhianna’s California Kind Bed, aka snooze fest…

Now, all we have to hope for is that the editors at CBS aren’t stoned as in 08 and make the best out of 45 minutes. Fingers crossed for the final product which airs on Nov 29!

Pictures: popsugar

As you might have read on numerous other blogs last week, Anna Wintour, editor in chief of US Vogue, turned 62. Fashionologie collected 62 pictures of her smiling for her birthday and as I was looking through all of them, I noticed a couple of pictures from the 80s and 90s that showed Anna in outfits that couldn’t be any more trendy today.

It is surprising how fashion repeats itself every now and then. And I don’t mean just some colors or cuts or fabrics, no, I mean that complete outfits that you see on the red carpets nowadays were pretty much worn by Anna Wintour 20 years ago. Take for example the black see through top that she wore in 1991. It could come straight out of Stella McCartneys last winter collection.

Or what about the orange silk skirt combined with a black round neck sweater and a classic Chanel bag worn in 1988? I can see Olivia Palermo or any other socialite wearing this today.

Last but not least, the rainbow colored sequin dress that I would die to wear, as well as probably Katy Perry. Well, Anna wore it in 1990. And that is why she is the most powerful woman in the fashion industry.

Pics: wireimage via fashionologie

So excited about my latest online purchase! It’s this gorgeous glitter peter pan collar by Abataba that you can see above! When I saw it, I immediately had hundreds of outfits in my head that would look really good with it. Just think black skinny jeans, a white cotton Tee and this sparkly collar! Or how about a simple black dress with it? Or a cashmere sweater! The point is, with this accessory I can turn any outfit into something special. Now, I am hooked on collars… look at all of these Gemma Lister ones, they’re awesome! I especially want the leather ones, which one would you get?

pic: Abataba, Gemma Lister

Fashion Week Time means Model’s Off Duty Style Time! I guess most of them are already in an autumn kinda mood, because bright colors are nowhere to be found. Instead, models like Magdalena Frackowiak go back to black. I cant blame them, you can definitely never go wrong with black, it’s elegant and always fashionable. If you’re wondering how to look as simple yet chic as those models, just look at their basics, a classic black blazer is a must have for everyone, and I mean EVERYONE. The same goes for black bags, sunglasses, and ballet flats. So easy yet so stylish.

Pictures: stylebistro, elle

I’m back from Munich, had a blast, and am now trying to catch up with all the fashion shows in Milan. One that especially caught my eye was Versace. I read a lot of negative stuff about the collection because of its ‘mermaid gone hooker’ tackiness, and while I agree to a certain extent, I cant deny that the shades of blue that were used are absolutely stunning. They remind me of the beautiful color of the ocean around the Greek islands, including all shades of green, turquoise and blue you can imagine. This is what a summer collection should look like, it should make you miss long, hot summer days by the beach.

Pictures: style.it

Aaaaand the third Vogue Fashion’s Night Out is over. Last night, the shopping streets of Berlin were packed until midnight and I was in the middle of it, of course! I tried to soak in as much as possible of the third FNO and went to, what felt like, 50 stores. Starting with Schumacher, which was amazing as always. Dorothee Schumacher greeted everyone personally and handed her guests fortune cookies and lucky charms. After half an hour there, I went into aaaall the participating shops at Kudamm, for example Tommy Hilfiger or Louis Vuitton. Most of them had their own DJ, some snacks, and lots of drinks for the customers. After four glasses of champagne I took the free FNO Shuttle to Friedrichstraße and spent the rest of the night at the Marc Jacobs store - with even more drinks - Oh and, what i bought? Some really nice boots at Zara! Enjoy my pictures…

Slowly Germany gets all the shops we need. After Bershka in Berlin last week, Urban Outfitters opened its doors in Frankfurt today and I was there to check it out. About 60 people lined up to be the first ones allowed in, a good amount of people if you ask me, not too packed but still enough to please the staff.  At 5 pm, doors opened and I was very happy about the fact that they were on time (a very rare thing in the fashion world).

The store is quite big, there are three levels packed with clothes, jewellery, shoes, bags, underwear, books, CDs, and even home accessories. The prices are pretty high, so I was pleased to find a SALE corner and bought a blouse that was 60% off. The by far best about the store is the wide selection of cool jewellery and the 10% student discount. UO did a good job with this branch, it really reminded me of the one in London, which is a good thing. The staff were friendly and helpful as well.

Urban Outfitters in Frankfurt can be found at Rossmarkt, right at the train station “Hauptwache”. I’ll definitely be back soon! Here are some pics I took today…