H&M has been one of my favorite stores the last year(s), as their collection has gotten much more trendy (especially with limited Trend collection, sold in only a few H&M’s) and of a better quality. I also like the Scandinavian sizes, which fit me great, most of the time. The fall collection is not even fully in the store yet, but I’ve already put my favorites on a H&M pinboard. Are you a fan of H&M? Do you have any favorites in their new collection?

Dries van Noten versus Vanilia.

You’d say, someone’s in trouble… But none the less, loving the colors, loving the bamboo print and thus loving my new dress!

photo credit: H&M

You can hardly have missed it, but just in case… H&M confirmed the collaboration with the Belgian design house  Maison Martin Margiela! The company, named after the founder and designer Martin Margiela, was acquired in 2002 and are now covered by Diesel’s Renzo Rosso OTB (Only The Brave) group, including Diesel and Viktor & Rolf fall. The designer himself left the fashion house in 2009.

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Vanilia is definitely my favorite Dutch fashion brand. A bit expensive, but the quality and style are worth every penny. And don’t you just adore their new Greenhouse items? Dress Divi and jacket Binthe were already on my wish list!

p.s. They are now shipping international!

Parisian look with a tulle midi skirt and white sweater via The Sartorialist //

Not only ankle length maxi skirts are a trend this year, but we also see a lot of knee- and calf-length skirts, especially pleated or made of tulle or voile. Over the last year I bought one in black, hot pink and metallic gray, and now I finally know how I can wear these fashionably: with a sweater or a tucked-in blouse or shirt and a nice belt. Check out these examples (and more)…

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Colorblocking with a bright red maxi skirt via Shop Across Texas //

Last year I bought a bright red maxi skirt, just like the one above, at Zara but didn’t really know how to wear it. This year it’s all about maxi-dresses & maxi-skirts! I love it! Check out these examples (and more)…

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