The new cool
If you asked me a couple of years ago to pick randomly anything from a clothing store, or a statement piece I’d need to wear everyday, I’d be back in less than a minute with a little elegant dress right above the knee. I never wore jeans, trousers were close to a nightmare and I didn’t even consider the word “casual”. It simply never existed in my vocabulary. Things changed quite a lot to this day! The first thing I usually pick up when shopping are some plane basics just because you can never have enough and they’re the best investment : always useful, always pretty and feeling comfortable just makes us all happy now doesn’t it?
I use to spend tons of money getting random stuff from Zara or H&M. Thinking, yes I do need this pineapple printed yellow silk top (that I’ll only wear once because I’ll grow tired of it…) as well as those mint shoes that hurt but are so pretty. No. No and triple no. I guess my shopping skills matured a little bit and so instead of ruining myself on tons of little things that will not last, I’ll prefer investing on key pieces that’ll make me so happy to wear. But don’t get me wrong, I still love Zara. I’ll just tend to get some basics for the seasons there instead on splurging on all and nothing.
My strategy now is to find the right materials. A good fabric is everything. I’ve noticed when packing that I always tend to take the best stuff with me, just because a good quality sweater will arrive at it’s destination without being completely messed up like a viscose top which will have all the folding lines on it. I have some shirts that I paid something like 30$ that are im-po-ssible to wear because even if I iron them, in the middle of the day, they’ll get all wrinkly.
So yes now, I am much more picky and my shopping rhythm definitely diminished. I’m saving up money and thanks to this strategy am able to afford from time to time some designer statements like these adorable Chanel pearl flats that I’ve had on my radar. I keep wearing them all the time, feeling so comfy and pretty having them on. We were talking about how my shopping habits changed, well my personal style did too and I am now all about casual wear actually. Playing it cool, laid back and effortless is as much as an “art” as dressing up all glam.
If I used to wear heels almost every single day, I am now preaching the flat. Literally. I was kind of tired of making my body go through all of this, I mean walking on heels all day, even if you’re good at it, isn’t that healthy for the legs and the feet. I now swear by comfy jeans, white tops, a bun on the head and THE perfect details that will make the whole difference. Needless to say that this Sonia Rykiel jacket is everything. So chic, it ads the perfect touch to this look that I wore in Paris before dinner at the restaurant “Le Derrière” with the Net A Porter team. Casual is definitely the new cool.
OUTFIT OF THE DAY
TOP : Lanvin (Similar Here)
JEANS : Rag & Bone
JACKET : Sonia Rykiel
SHOES : Chanel (Similar Here)
CLUTCH : Sonia Rykiel
BELT : Mango
BRACELET : Vita Fede
102 comments
Ann
Love this look! Casual and super chic! I also would like to say how much I love the people who comment on Kature! You guys all have such amazing blogs and are looking so fabulous! I follow many of you because of Kature! woop! Can't wait for the next outfit!
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yeah but thats the thing, you cant walk in heels, but keep wearing them, its really funny to watch :DD
Ana Rita
amazing!:)
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May Yin Lee
beautiful post, so simple and elegant.
May xx
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gorgeous outfit! x
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Laura
Parfaite comme toujours!
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Sabrina
Our similarities you describe in this article are so striking, I had to giggle from paragraph to paragraph because I couldn't believe how similar we are! I NEVER wore trousers before I started my blog and I owned like two pairs of jeans for the rare cases a dress or skirt was really inappropriate. Oh and the heels – once I started working (in retail) I stopped wearing them altogether, in fact I really only put them on for photo shoots and events, the rest of the time I rely on 100% leather flats and sandals ;)
xo Sabrina
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I love your outfit, you are so pretty too!!
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Gorgeous outfit, you look amazing :)
Hayley xx
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Clariza
I love this look. I recently adopted a more comfortable style as of lately, especially with it being summer and being out and about more. I love a good pair of heels but you're totally right on it not being too healthy to wear every day. I have been more on the lookout for comfortable, functionable yet still fashionable flats. My favourite piece in this outfit is definitely your jacket though... its stunning!
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Judith
So beautiful! And I totally agree with the investments and stuff! Although I still have half of my wardrobe from Zara hahahaha!
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In love with this outfit, a basic all white outfit can do wonders for some people!
Find out more tips on how to look chic, classy but still effortless on my blog x
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You look great and I like easy comfy looks a lot !
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Andres Poiche
IS VERY COOL
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lala
Why don't you recognize that James and you broke up? Everybody knows it, everyone talks about it on your Instagram pictures!
xin
Looking so effortlessly chic!!
xx
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Adeola Naomi
In my opinion you are always classy and that is why I found your blog inspiring and different from all the other. YOu can wear even casual item but you still add that ladylike Grace Kelly kind of elegance.
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You have quite literally taken the words out of my mouth with that post, I used to live in dresses & complicated skirts that were so un-versatile that after 2 or 3 wears i would be tired. You look phenomenal so this new approach is obviously working for you, keep it up
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I am right in the transition phase now...and so happy with it. You look great, those pearl Chanel flats are gorgeous!
xo
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Beautiful look, I'm loving that blazer! =)
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Pauline
Love this outfit, love the blazer ! So chic !
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Daniella
fab!
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Jia S.
Love your effortless style! Comfy while stunning!
-Jia xx
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I'm in love with this outfit, so simple and so gorgeos! x
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Beautiful look! I love your basic and still soo chic looks since you always manage to pair it with a piece that dresses it up like this jacket and the pearls on your shoes in this specific outfit <3
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I love this jacket. Jeans are definitely a great summer staple. I'm big on sundresses personally.
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I completely agree with you! It's better to buy one quality piece then 10 bad ones. If you can.... My shopping habits changed with years. I buy less but I choose well. One time I was orginizing my wardrobe and I gave away a lots of clothes I have worn only once or twice. It was waste of money. Quality lasts. And I adoreeee flats!
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Travelsmoothie
These days I am more about the comfort and the casual style too. It can still be chic though as you proved here ;)
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you look great in casual and dressy! great tips:)
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OMG, you're so beautiful!
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And, even if I'm far from glam style, I love almost every your outfit. You're so true to yourself and your ideas. :)
va
beautiful!
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Rebecca
Wunderschöne Bilder!
Lots of Love from Germany,
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Rita Freitas
loved.
beautiful as always
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Great outfit and photos! :)
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Perfect white basics! I also used to wear heels all the time but prefer it the easy way now! Looking good! x
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cute sandals and fantastic jeans!
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Caroline
I completely agree with you about that whole post !
I only wore dresses and skirts, and now this is all about jeans.
I care much more about the cut and material than whether it's fashionable or not.
And I have those Chanel shoes :)
Great post !
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Lovely outfit as always
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Beatrice
Such an amazing look! So effortlessly chic! :)
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Chic look, love the jacket!!
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perfect comfy casual look !! I used to do the same, and to buy too much thing that I don't need and I end up with outfits that I don't wear ! You're right ! it's better to save money for unique and beautiful pieces !!
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LOVE this post! Your outfit is amazing and I absolutely agree: Basic clothes are a must-have!
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I like everything about this outfit but I really think you should reconsider wearing open toe shoes.
Giada
You're gorgeous as usual! And I super love this kind of casual look! this look is my everyday outfit :)
Xo, Giada
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Oksana
Beautiful as always!
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Closet Voyage
I can relate completely to the change in shopping habits you're describing! Lately I just think that I want to wear clothes to live in - sweaters, jeans, flats. You make anything look amazing anyway, and I love this outfit!
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I go for quality fabric and interesting shapes. Basics are dull for me for now.
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You always look so fabulous with a white look. This jacket is beautiful and these sandals are amazing.
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lovely outfit
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Isida
Definitely agree with the above! Less sometimes is more!
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http://www.isidahorncastle.comHannah
I know exactly what you mean about the shift to more simple ensembles. I have had the same experience with my own personal style maturing. The only worry is that sometimes it get's too plain. My rule is if it is good quality a simple T-shirt and jeans can look stunning and chic. Also got to make sure that hair and make up and nails are on point to elevate the more casual ensembles.
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Patricia
I need these shoes! So pretty!
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Iv
i think you've become so superficial and spoiled with all your travels and gifts. I used to loooooove and adore your blog but now its just like every other blog. Like Chiara's for example. Your photos are always perfect, thanks to James who has developed his skills so much. I still love your outfits and I still think you are amazingly beautiful, but please, come back down to earth :)
Elsa
Cette veste. J'en suis amoureuse, elle est vraiment superbe. C'est vrai que c'est presque bizarre de te voir avec un pantalon et des chaussures plates, mais ce style te va tout aussi bien que lorsque tu es habillée avec une robe et de hauts talons (bien que j'adore). Tu sais assembler les pièces sans faute de goût et tu es toujours élégante. J'aimerai avoir ce savoir faire. On m'a souvent dit que je savais bien m'habiller, me mettre en valeur, pourtant je suis loin d'avoir ton don et de paraître aussi belle.
Pour la veste, je crois que je vais faire un peu d'économies pour pouvoir me l'acheter. C'est un rêve de pouvoir posséder dans ma garde robe un ou deux éléments qui sortent du lot.
claudia
Wow jacket and flatforms are gorgeous!
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Bisous Natasha
That jacket is GORGEOUS and your Chanel flats are to die for ! I don't know how you used to walk in heels. Then again you have Russian blood in you,so I know girls there live in heels !
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I absolutely love these pictures! The best pictures are taken during magic hour, the lighting and colors are fantastic!
I also love this outfit, very casual chic!
X Sara
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You and your outfit are stunning of course...but your photos just keep getting better and better. Your boyfriend is doing a fabulous job x
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Fabolous and so chic!
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I love that jacket :D
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Such a pretty outfit
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Laiyin
Totally agree with you to save up money for some quality pieces. It really makes a huge difference.
Love from Munich, L
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You look beautiful as always Kristina! Lovely outfit and details!!
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Lydia
I agree, I love the effortless, Parisian vibe that dressing casual gives.
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je me retrouve beaucoup dans ton mode d'achat, acheter moins(euh... vraiment?) mais en tout cas, mieux. je me pose toujours quelques questions avant un achat, est-ce que je vais m'en lasser rapidement? est-ce que ça peut se combiner facilement avec ce que j'ai déjà / et peut se porter à différentes occasions (journée/soirée), différentes saisons? est-ce que c'est agréable à porter (matières)? ça réduit considérablement les achats inutiles! et comme toi, je pense qu'on a jamais assez de basiques, c'est le genre d'habit dont on se lasse pas, c'est intemporel, ça n'a pas d'âge, et peut se marier avec un tas de choses.
Bonne journée!
carol
mmm these flats !! hyper versatile
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Amazing outfit!
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Your outfit is so chic, as always! Love it!
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Hristina
Most inspiring lady!! - nothing more to add. :-)
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Claire
Great look!
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SweetMona
lovely jeans!!!
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Fashion Party blog
I agree, it's better to have one good-quality piece that you can wear years & years than five low-quality ones that last less than a year.
I still like your (more casual) style, but I prefered elegant one more :)
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Gorgeous style ! Love the jacket and lovely photos too!
xx
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Outstanding photos!! Love your jacket, it's a gorgeous piece!
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What a brilliant article Kristina, everything you've said is absolutely on point. Casual doesn't have to mean scruffy and basics don't have to be boring. It's all about the interesting cuts and luxurious fabrics! Definitely quality over quantity any day.
Love it ❤️
Sarah x
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It's About L.A
Nice outfit, I love the jacket and the clutch is so lovely!
L.A
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This is such a pretty casual yet chic look! You are absolutely right - good quality pieces are loved and looked after by us so much more and they are nicer to wear too, although a quirky thing from zara now and again is also good! I adore the jacket you are wearing - it's like a cardigan and goes perfect with your summer whites! Simply gorgeous!
Privet iz Shotlandii! :)
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Marta
I can say that my shopping habbits changed in the same way. I used to buy only uncomfortable, beautiful but useless stuff and now I'm so much smarter when I go shopping. Now when I can't take off my comfy flats, I can't believe that I used to wear only high heels everyday to school! I guess we just grew up :)
And your outfit is absolutelly stunning!
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So so beautiful, the pictures are amazing :D
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I love casual outfits! And I think jewelery make this look complete, Vita Fede's bracelets are perfect
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In love with your jacket !
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Perfect look! You look so tiny and young here in this post
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Karina Cretu
Major crush on your Chanel flats. The casual and cool look suits you well, but I love it more when you wear dresses and skirts.
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Lucy
That jacket is gorgeous! Beautiful photos xx
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Leesa
very nice look!
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ugly feet :/ but lovely outfit.
Mira
Wow amazing casual chic. Esp love the jacket and sandals.
xx Mira
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Love to see how your style is making a change! You still look gorgeous and classy..
xo
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Erica M
I'm still in the buying nice things that I only wear once phase myself.
I love all your accessories here!
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so simple but so chic :)
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Rena
I'm totally in love with your elegant but stylish look!
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I love this casual but classy outfit...For me is on the contrary...I have to make an effort to pick more classy things
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Love the jacket and I couldn't agree more with the importance of basics!
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you look always spectacular in a chanel way!
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