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/ 14 December 2016 / Leave a comment

CHRISTMAS JUMPERS I'D MERRILY WEAR

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Do you do Christmas jumpers? I love them. Or, more precisely, I love the idea of them as my Christmas jumper count currently stands at 0. I know. 
 
We don't really have a tradition of Christmas jumpers - on Christmas Eve when we have a big festive dinner and then also for lunch on Christmas day we dress up in nice, fancy-ish clothes to celebrate the special occasion. So you see, a very casual Christmas jumper doesn't fit the dress code, however many sequins it may have. 
 
Still, watching Christmas TV, baking or wrapping presents certainly packs a bigger punch when accompanied by a festive jumper (sweater for my American friends... You knew that). However - here comes the twist - I won't be satisfied with any sort of jumper. It appears I'm somehow particular, because nothing the (physical) shops are offering is catching my fancy. Instead, I have to rely on the internet - the trouble being that once I find something I love it's, more often than not, sold out, doesn't actually have an online shop or ships for extortionate amount of money (or, let's face it, costs an extortionate amount of money). 
 
So while I'm biding my time I've complied a (wish) list of the jumpers I do like. The top picks amongst the top pics are: 
1. cream jumper with tiny green tree pattern (primark), 
2. the crazy red one below it that's actually a sweatshirt, 
3. the pink and red one next to it that isn't limited to Christmas use (and one could argue it's therefore not a proper Christmas jumper but hell, it was in the Christmas secion of the website so one can kindly shut up) 
4. sausage dogs in Christmas jumpers (primark) 
5. candy canes 
6. and perhaps the closest contender to #1 is navy blue jumper with a string of baubles (warehouse) 
 
Do you wear festive jumpers come Christmas time? What styles do you like? 
 
 
Here are the links to those that aren't sold out yet: <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boden.co.uk%2Fen-gb%2Fwomens-knitwear%2Fknitted-jumpers%2Fwv128-ivo%2Fwomens-ivory-bauble-jumper&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">cream with string of baubles</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0390642005.html&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">I'm not a chicken</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hm.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2F32092%3Farticle%3D32092-I%26cm_vc%3DSEARCH&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">crazy red sweatshirt is n/a but here are pants</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boden.co.uk%2Fen-gb%2Fwomens-knitwear%2Fknitted-jumpers%2Fwv124-ppk%2Fwomens-velveteen_beatnik-red-iris-jumper&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">pink and red</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0390642006.html&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">red sweater</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hm.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2F55940%3Farticle%3D55940-B%26cm_vc%3DSEARCH&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">Ho-ho-ho</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=605967837&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">bunnies</a>, <a href="http://www.sugarhillboutique.com/xm16/jolly-sweater.aspx">jolly</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hm.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2F52662%3Farticle%3D52662-H%26cm_vc%3DSEARCH%23article%3D52662-H&pid=uid6400-30551420-82">candy canes</a>, <a href="http://www.warehouse-london.com/row/clothing/jumpers-and-cardigans/pom-pom-jumper/026993.html?dwvar_026993_color=99&position=13#q=christmas%2Bjumper&start=1">not in the pictures but this one is great too</a>

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CHRISTMAS JUMPERS I'D MERRILY WEAR

Do you do Christmas jumpers? I love them. Or, more precisely, I love the idea of them as my Christmas jumper count currently stands at...

/ 17 November 2016 / Leave a comment

THE ONE WHERE I WEAR JEANS WITH SANDALS

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Sandals + jeans. Does that sound weird to you? It sure did to me, for years, till this Autumn. I never got how it could make sense, either you're hot or you're cold, right? Turns out, we just don't normally get the kind of weather where this would work. Dry, warmish and not windy. Only it did happen for about a week in September (yes this outfit is from September, there's no way you'd catch me wearing sandals in November!). 
 
So I tried it and surprised myself by liking the look. It's simple but it feels right. Do you know the feeling? When you just know you nailed your look that day. 
 
And let's talk about those sandals for a minute. I am in love with them. One of the top 5 purchases this year for sure. 
 
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I got them while on holiday in Greece. They're leather, locally made, beautifully minimalist and I just can't get over the colour. It's a very light tan, almost skin coloured. They are the prettiest sandals I've ever seen (they also have a strap at the back) and I've been trying to find leather this colour ever since. I'm on a hunt for a backpack or a saddle purse, let me know if you see one? 
 
The success of this outfit is in the details. The subtle colour palette for example. From bottom to top it's light tan, black, rust and chestnut (hair). Black and a few different shades of brown (and who said black + brown were a bad idea? Not me.). It works and it still feels a little new. I'm already thinking how to translate this palette into a more wintery outfit. I think I have an idea <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="13" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.seasons-and-salt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=604" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" width="13" />. 
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Of course now it's more about boots, coats and scarves but perhaps where you live you can still afford to wear sandals with jeans? I have one more sandal-y outfit for you and then we're in full on winter mode. What's a colour palette you love wearing right now?

autumn capsule wardrobe, autumn looks, capsule wardrobe, fashion, outfit

THE ONE WHERE I WEAR JEANS WITH SANDALS

Sandals + jeans. Does that sound weird to you? It sure did to me, for years, till this Autumn. I never got how it could make sense, e...

/ 02 October 2016 / Leave a comment

10 x 10 SUMMER CHALLENGE: THE OUTFITS

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Most of you are already deep into thinking about fall colours and style but I hope you can indulge me in this summery round up. It's been a long time coming but I am finally getting around to showing you the outfits I made from my ten (+3 shoes) items. If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/katberries">instagram</a> you probably saw these, though with the new algorithm one can't be sure, right? 
 
I had a lot of fun taking these photos and putting the outfits together. As it happens, I planned all my outfits beforehand, because I'm the kind of person who's inspired by new experiences / visual stimuli. If I'm looking at the same clothes for a while, the inspiration just flows right out. That's why I'm an advocate for "hiding" my clothes off-season. When I get a new piece, what I try to do is note down all the ways I could style it, because I know the ideas will be coming to me the most when the piece is still new to me. 
 
Have a look at the outfits below, any you particularly like? 
 
 
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Why did I do the 10 x 10 challenge? 
a) I hate my personal style in the summer 
b) I have very little summer clothes I feel good in, so I needed to try do more with less 
 
Did I learn anything from the challenge? 
For sure. It taught me I can't just wing it, for me to be successful, I have to do a bit of planning. As I said, as the challenge goes on I become a bit fed up with the clothes and it helps immensely to have a ready-made list of outfits I can wear. 
 
It also reassured me that yes, you can have a colourful wardrobe and still have mix and match potential. 
 
I have a better idea of my style than I did a year ago, but I am nowhere near done. 
 
Why did I cheat and actually work with 13 items including shoes? 
10 items altogether just seemed too much pressure to me. I know I struggled last year toward the end of the challenge and that didn't include shoes either. And who says? I can make up my own rules <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" /> 
 
The truth is I could have made at least 3 more outfits from my selection (so really 13 x 13) but they didn't particularly add anything new or interesting. Here they are in basic form: 
 
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I mean yeah but nothing to shout from the rooftops about. 
 
My favourite outfits? 
I'm actually finding it hard to pick one or two I like the most - which is a good thing! So perhaps I'll tell you which feel the most me: #1, #4 and #9. I also love #2 it's such a lovely holiday outfit, but perhaps a little too girly for my style. 
 
And my least favourite? 
Definitely #3 and #10. Both including the stripy dress - which I guess says a lot about said dress... 
 
Will I do this again? 
Most definitely. It's a great way to refresh my stylistic game and explore where my style is at and where it's going. It's like a separate entity. 
 
Perhaps in winter I'll jump on the Unfancy + Style Bee bandwagon. I might even include shoes. But no promises here! 
 
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How about you? Have you ever tried the challenge? Would you? It's not a huge commitment time or otherwise so I'd recommend it as a fun exercise to literally anyone with an interest in fashion & style. 
And tell me, which of the outfits was your favourite? 
 
P.S. I hope you'll bear with me for just a little bit longer - it's still summer here on Katberries because I have a lot of photos to share with you from my very recent holiday to Greece. Outfits too! But fear not, I've shot the first fall outfit today, so it shall be making its way to you some time in the near future. <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="13" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.seasons-and-salt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=604" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" width="13" /> 
 
(If you've been wondering about what I've been up to during the slight and unplanned hiatus, I'm planning on doing a life update post soonish too.) 
 
Have a lovely day!

10x10, capsule wardrobe, fashion, summer capsule wardrobe, summer looks

10 x 10 SUMMER CHALLENGE: THE OUTFITS

Most of you are already deep into thinking about fall colours and style but I hope you can indulge me in this summery round up. It's ...

/ 07 August 2016 / Leave a comment

10 x 10 SUMMER CHALLENGE

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Why, hello! I seem to have begun me a tradition last summer with my first <a href="http://www.katberries.com/2015/06/10-x-10-mini-summer-capsule.html">10 x 10 challenge</a>. The idea comes from <a href="http://stylebee.ca/">Lee</a> and it's very straightforward: I'll be building 10 outfits out of 10 pieces. It's a great exercise to test your styling skills / get excited about a small wardrobe / try out a non-comital capsule wardrobe as an experiment. It's pretty fun. And if you travel and tend to overpack, it teaches you how you don't have to. Speaking from experience here. 
 
Let's talk rules real quick. Mine are loosened up - I have 10 items that are clothing and I don't count shoes into that, though they are part or the graphic below. So yes, I have 13 items, and you can call that cheating or you can get on board <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" />. I could make it into 13 outfits, but I'm too lazy and a one-woman-show right now. Let's have a look at the <strike>13</strike> 10!

The colour palette is pretty standard for me: blues, greys and reds. I've found my jam, and now my goal is to brighten up my wardrobe with more colours and feel confident in them. (I've started with a bright yellow dress. It's amazing.) 
 
One big change to last year's edition is that I'll be posting the outfits on my <a href="http://instagram.com/katberries">instagram</a>, do give it a follow, instead of the blog. I flatlay-ed them and all. I will however post a recap with all the outfits here on katberries at the end of the challenge <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="13" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.seasons-and-salt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=604" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" width="13" />. 
 
What do you think - would you do a 10 x 10? Or have you? How did you find it? 
I've already discovered some new combinations. 
Have a lovely day! xo,

10x10, capsule wardrobe, fashion, summer capsule wardrobe, summer looks

10 x 10 SUMMER CHALLENGE

Why, hello! I seem to have begun me a tradition last summer with my first 10 x 10 challenge . The idea comes from Lee and it's very s...

/ 10 July 2016 / Leave a comment

CLOG SANDALS BY MOHEDA REVIEW

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I can't remember the exact point when I decided that clogs, or more precisely clog sandals, would be my it shoe for the summer. Perhaps it was after seeing <a href="http://stylebee.ca/">Lee</a> rock them so often on her blog? Or after seeing a snap or two on instagram from some blogger or other? Clogs have never been in the spotlight for me, till now. In fact I didn't even think about them as an option, which is why I'm glad I "discovered" them at last. 
 
There was no way I could afford Bryr or Hasbeens clogs so I did a bit of research to see what else was out there. I found Lotta from Stockholm pretty quickly, and while they have some great styles, I didn't feel like I've found the dream pair. After some more googling, I've discovered Moheda. Handmade in Sweden, shipping worldwide. Affordable and when you order during a free shipping in Europe promotion, you can get them at a good price (given you are in Europe <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" />). 
 
 
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I decided on the low heel style called Klara. All clogs have a platform and the heel is just slightly elevated with this one. (If you like a higher heel, try the Betty style. Many, many colours to choose from!) It took me a few days to decide on the colour but in the end I went with blue. A little colourful but not too out there. A muted statement shoe. This photo is from when I first tried them on.</div>
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I'd like to highlight here the placement of the ankle strap. I don't have model long legs so ankle strap shoes often cut me off at a weird place. These clogs have their strap low - so your legs appear longer. I have quite slender ankles so I don't mind showing them off! 
 
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CUSTOMER SERVICE</h4>
I received my clogs a week after ordering on standard shipping. The leather on the left shoe, I noticed, was fraying in places, but nothing scissors couldn't take care of. I wore them out that day to a café and as I was sitting down with one leg over the other, I noticed that actually one of the metal clips that holds the leather and the wood together was placed too low and thus the leather was ripping in that place. The leather on the left shoe just seemed different (and worse) quality than the leather on the right. I snapped a few photos and emailed Moheda. 
 
They got back to to say they'd be sending another pair my way. The customer service rep was real nice and I reckon because the return shipping for the defective clogs would be too much, I get to keep that pair too. I'll wear it till the leather rips and replace with the other pair then. 
 
 
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THE COMFORT</h4>
I was worried about the issue of comfort so much so that I asked a few friends over instagram about it. The sole is wooden of course, so it's harder than your usual shoe and you have to keep in mind that walking feels a little different because the middle part doesn't bend. But you get used to it pretty fast and they do feel pretty comfortable, after the initial shock of the unpadded footbed. 
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That's me sporting the clogs and my new colourful jumpsuit! If you've read <a href="http://www.katberries.com/2016/07/outfit-getting-dressed-in-summer-is-chore.html">last weeks post</a> you'll know I'm bad at summer dressing...so this is probably my best outfit this summer (yet). 
 
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CONCLUSION</h4>
I love my clog sandals. That says it all, doesn't it? There is <a href="http://moheda.co.uk/en/lady/monaco-light-brown/">this style</a> I really love but isn't available in my size, that would make a great shoe for smart casual outings or even more casual weddings. I love that colour! 
 
The one thing I'd change about my sandals are the clips that hold the leather on the wood. As one amazon reviewer said, they are a bit crude. I would prefer the circular studs instead. But all in all this is a great, comfortable shoe. Beautiful colour and weave and I find myself pairing them with all sorts of things, so it does get a stamp of approval from me. 
 
Are you a clogs fan?

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CLOG SANDALS BY MOHEDA REVIEW

I can't remember the exact point when I decided that clogs, or more precisely clog sandals, would be my it shoe for the summer. Perha...

/ 03 July 2016 / Leave a comment

OUTFIT: GETTING DRESSED IN THE SUMMER IS A CHORE

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THE HEAT</h4>
I've mentioned it earlier this week on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BHPtkUKDTe1/?taken-by=katberries">instagram</a> and it has been a thing of the past few years too: I dislike my summer style. Yes, part of the reason is that my summer wardrobe is all mis-matched but another big part is the heat. 
 
Some people thrive on it, I, on the other hand, despise it. Above 27°C (80°F) means discomfort for me, 35°C (95°F) is pure hell. The only time I do thrive in these temperatures is on holiday. With the sea breeze in tow. <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" /> 
 
Like I said in the insta post, I don't do stylish well in the summer. I don't feel particularly great in anything, I feel uninspired and I dread going outside. #realtalk guys. 
 
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THE ANATOMY OF GETTING DRESSED</h4>
I love layering on an outfit, the tights, skirt and top, the light jacket with a brooch and a scarf around the neck. The hair down. A no can do in the summer. Having your hair down is like having a woollen sweater around your neck. Amazing in the winter, though. 
 
I'll stop complaining now, and explain why I'm talking about this in the first place. Uninspired wardrobe means uninspired outfits means bad outfit posts. I hope you'll enjoy some opinion pieces/short essays instead, for the time being. Like this one from <a href="http://www.katberries.com/2016/06/intentional-shopping-7-questions-to-ask-yourself-in-fitting-room.html">last week</a>. 
 
I'm planning to talk about the one capsule wardrobe "rule" I don't think works, and also one that really does. For me, not for others. Stay tuned. </div>

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It's not all bleak though and there is one thing I am excited about this summer - a 10 x 10 challenge. 10 pieces, 10 outfits. I've already planned it all and it will kick off later this month. I've done it differently to <a href="http://www.katberries.com/search/label/10x10">last year</a> - it will be an instagram series with a final recap on the blog. You can follow me on instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/katberries">here</a> and keep an eye out! 
 
I do hope you still enjoy visiting katberries and I honestly appreciate all your love and support. 
Until then, tell me about your summer plans and struggles, will you? 
I hope, fingers crossed, that I get to go on holiday, I'm craving it bad! 
 
Love,

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OUTFIT: GETTING DRESSED IN THE SUMMER IS A CHORE

THE HEAT I've mentioned it earlier this week on instagram and it has been a thing of the past few years too: I dislike my summer...

/ 11 June 2016 / Leave a comment

COLOURFUL 20 PIECE BOHEMIAN SUMMER WARDROBE (+20 OUTFITS!)

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COLOURFUL MINIMAL WARDROBE</h4>
 
Last week, while scrolling through instagram, I saw a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BFzlXt0sw2-/?taken-by=fortressofinca">post</a> from a small footwear brand with this fashion tip: 
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Having trouble packing light? The key is to bring neutral staple pieces that are easy to mix and match.</div>
 
I commented, saying I disagreed, because I strongly do. Their post is a good example of this widely accepted misconception - that a minimal wardrobe cannot be colourful. It's not just this one brand (I have nothing against it, on the contrary, they seem nice), you'll find many an article that endorses the same idea.

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COLOURFUL 20 PIECE BOHEMIAN SUMMER WARDROBE (+20 OUTFITS!)

COLOURFUL MINIMAL WARDROBE Last week, while scrolling through instagram, I saw a post from a small footwear brand with this fashion ti...

OUTFIT: THINKING ABOUT SUMMER WARDROBE

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As I'm writing this, I'm sitting outside on the patio, sipping on homemade lemonade. Pretty idyllic if I say so myself (see <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BGRf23pqtLw/?taken-by=katberries">here</a>). The outfit I'm wearing must be one of my favourites this spring. An old skirt I've had for 5+ years and it's one of the sentimental items - a little too romantic for my tastes now. I'd given myself a challenge of trying to style it in a way that's more my current style and I'm happy with the way it turned out. + I'm sporting my handmade milkshake brooch <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: "open sans", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" />. 
 
Have you started thinking about your summer wardrobe? Mine is a mess. I'm hesitant to even call it a wardrobe. It's more like a conceptless bunch of clothes. I prefer shorts to skirts in the summer for comfort and sleeveless tops. I have maybe two of each (that I'm not ashamed to be seen in, haha). + I totally hate strapless brass! Hence the big question: what the heck do I wear this summer? 
 
I'm even struggling to find summer outfit inspiration - real outfits I would wear. (Pinterest is absolutely no help if you're not a size XS Cali girl.) Send help! To make matters even worse, I get hot easily and ugh I hate the sweatiness summer brings. Boiling hot is only acceptable when one's by the sea. (Hear, hear!) 
 
So, dear readers, bear with me during this testing time! And share your summer wardrobe secrets! 🙏 What do you like to wear when it's hot hot hot? (Don't say nothing, you cheeky thing.) And the sleeveless tops you can wear a real bra under - throw them my way! 
Love,

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OUTFIT: THINKING ABOUT SUMMER WARDROBE

As I'm writing this, I'm sitting outside on the patio, sipping on homemade lemonade. Pretty idyllic if I say so myself (see ...

/ 23 May 2016 / Leave a comment

OUTFIT: HOW TO ADD COLOUR TO YOUR WARDROBE

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This skirt is hands down my most worn piece of the season. I hope you're not sick of it yet! 
I'm getting more and more comfortable with wearing colour. Oh boy would I hate my wardrobe without it! When I started the capsule wardrobe, I admired all the ladies out there and their neutral-coloured style. And I gave it a go, I did. For two capsules. The result was: good for her, not for me. 
It was a great experiment though, one in which I learned I needed colour in my life. 
 
What's the secret to adding colour to your (capsule) wardrobe?  
It's to start small.  
 
You pick one or two colours, not more. So pick wisely. Something you already know you love to wear. For me, this was blue. And while this worked for <a href="http://www.un-fancy.com/outfits/spring-outfits/6-3/">Caroline</a>, blue on its own was too cold for me. and I added red too. It's nice to experiment with the pairings and it makes for quite <a href="http://www.katberries.com/2016/04/outfit-my-unexpected-favourite-top.html">unexpected combinations</a> sometimes - all the better! 
 
So if you're on the fence, think about the colour you love to wear the most and start with that. Play around. Get used to it. Take your time. A few months in, you'll know if you need more. (I did and added khaki!) And fyi, you don't have to like all the shades of that colour, you just go for the ones you love - pink but no coral, khaki but no green, purple but no lilac. Just a few examples. 
 
What's your secret to adding colour to your wardrobe? Or do you prefer to keep it neutral? Let me know what's the colour you would add to your wardrobe right now! 
Have a great week everyone.

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OUTFIT: HOW TO ADD COLOUR TO YOUR WARDROBE

This skirt is hands down my most worn piece of the season. I hope you're not sick of it yet! I'm getting more and more c...

/ 21 May 2016 / Leave a comment

OUTFIT: DO YOU SHOP ETHICALLY?

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Seen the post about my <a href="http://www.katberries.com/2016/05/my-spring-capsule-wardrobe-uniforms.html">spring uniforms</a>? Well, this is one of them in action. Once you nail down your uniform(s), creating a put together look becomes so easy. I admit that making the uniform post is actually what gave me this idea of this outfit, so I repeated it exactly. I'm tempted to do it for all four, so you see them in real life. 
 
I also enjoy taking snaps around town, it's very photogenic! But let's talk about this dress for a minute. It's thrifted and when I originally tried it on, it had these 3/4 puffy sleeves that I couldn't imagine being flattering on anyone. Otherwise it was a nice cut + cotton fabric, all in all for 3€, so I thought chopping off sleeves should be an easy and quick enough alteration. My mum landed a helping hand and voila! I have a completely wearable, comfortable day dress. 
 
If I'm buying something that's not perfect from a thrift shop, my rule of the thumb is, alterations can't take more than 2 or so hours. If they do, I know I'll never get around to it. I started visiting the local thrift stores more often since February, under the influence of my friend <a href="http://seasons-and-salt.com/">Andrea's blog</a>. She took the plunge last year and started shopping ethically only. I don't think I'm ready to commit 100% yet, for reasons like budget, availability of ethical stores, the fit of their items and thrift stores not having nearly as good a stock as in the US. But I've decided I'll do what I can. Baby steps. If I can find a sweet piece in a thrift store and thus don't have to buy it new, great! If not, then that's okay for now. 
 
This was another reason for the month-long complete shopping fast: the less I buy, the less I support fast fashion. I'm taking this seriously and hope to only shop very minimally for the summer. (My summer wardrobe is a mess, so this is a big challenge.) 
 
I'd love to know, have you thought about being more ethical with your fashion purchases? I'm not trying to shame you, I'm wondering if this is something that's been going through your head too. Or can you not imagine a world without H&M? (I do struggle with this myself a little <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: 'open sans', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" />)

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OUTFIT: DO YOU SHOP ETHICALLY?

Seen the post about my spring uniforms ? Well, this is one of them in action. Once you nail down your uniform(s), creating a put toge...

/ 18 May 2016 / Leave a comment

MY SPRING CAPSULE WARDROBE UNIFORMS

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SKIRTS AND DRESSES</h4>
My skirt phase is still going strong - it may be the longest phase yet! If tights were less hassle to put on, I don't think I'd even wear pants. Although some of you are starting to think about summer, we've been having a cold spell recently which makes me wonder is it spring yet? I could just do with a couple weeks of 20°C temperatures and spring barbecue lunches. 
 
I had a lot of fun putting my <a href="http://www.katberries.com/2016/01/winter-capsule-wardrobe-outfit-uniforms.html">winter uniforms</a> post together, so I thought I'd also bring you my spring uniforms. And looking back at my winter uniforms just now, I realised that my first spring uniform is really the same as the first one from winter, just updated for warmer weather. Denim skirt, colourful top, leather jacket, crossbody bag and comfy shoes. That's my recipe for success! 
 
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Introducing my 4 spring wardrobe uniforms: 
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I wear the first one at least 60% of the time, if not more. Which is why I can justify having three denim skirts <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: 'open sans', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" />. I think I'm constantly trying to make my style a little less loungewear casual and a little more put together. Loungewear casual is very comfortable, don't get me wrong, but I don't like the way it makes me feel when I look in the mirror. 
 
And that's why I revived my old moccasins. I got them at a TK Maxx a good few years ago and they are comfortable and make a very satisfying click-clack sound when I walk. For a girl who doesn't enjoy the pain of heels, this is a win win. The problem was the colour, a meh mid-grey. Didn't seem to go with anything. This spring I finally took the plunge and painted them black (they're nubuck leather). I can't wear them when it's wet outside because of colour leakage, but otherwise I'm so happy with the result! There's nothing like smart shoes to make your outfit. 
 
The classic jeans & tee uniform I'm a bit bored of (see: skirt phase). But I try make it a bit interesting with subtle colours and layering and of course accessories like my favourite DW watch or a brooch. 
 
My black jersey dress is practically a uniform in itself. I included it here because it's possibly the most versatile item I have in my closet right now. The flattering silhouette makes it so easy to dress it any way I like. With sneakers as pictured, aforementioned moccasins or heeled sandals. It's a blank canvas that invites possibilities! If I believed in the "10 things every woman should own" list, this would be at the top. 
 
I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about my outfit building and in return, do let me know what outfit uniform you've been loving the most lately. Anybody in the skirt phase boat with me?

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OUTFIT: AT THE MARKET

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Just a quick one from me today, snaps from a market called Dobrý trh (Good Market) in Bratislava a few weeks ago. Full of homemade food and handmade things, it was a nice way to spend a Saturday morning. I went with my mum and we tried poppy seed cake (we love poppy seeds) and posh hot chocolate (made from cruelty free, organic ingredients). 
 
The weather was nice and very spring like, so I wore a denim skirt, I know - totally my uniform, a simple tee, my mum's scarf and a bag from Mango, which as someone pointed out, looks a little too similar to the Hermés Constance bag. But we all know how fashion works. Plus the Constance costs 12000$, if not more. Who'd drop that kind of money on a bag? Let's keep it real <img alt="😉" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #494949; display: inline; font-family: 'open sans', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: auto; letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px 0.07em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: -0.1em; width: 1em;" />. 
 
I say it's a quick one, because I'm preparing for a different handmade market this Saturday, where I'm going to be selling a few brooches I've been making and also photograph the event. (There'll be a fashion show too!) I've been sewing morning till evening since Monday and there's not much time for anything else. I will definitely showing you my "products" and snaps from the market later next week. I hope you're having a good day and let me know about your weekend plans, won't you?

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OUTFIT: AT THE MARKET

Just a quick one from me today, snaps from a market called Dobrý trh (Good Market) in Bratislava a few weeks ago. Full o...

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