When I was in Primary school I had a friend named Camilla. Her bigger sister was my style idol, and I will never forget a summer-day she was whisked away to a party wearing a yellow dress that complimented her sun-kissed skin amazingly well. My 2020’s version of the dress is from Victoria Beckham . Here are some of my favorites for the sun drenched days ahead!

1. Drinking lemon juice with warm water every morning helps in maintaining the pH balance of the body. Lemons are rich source of vitamin C, and lemon juice protects the body from Immune system deficiencies. With its powerful antibacterial properties, lemon juice helps fight infections.

2. White denim dress from Zara. So easy, casual and still elegant!

3. Louis Vuitton cosmetic pouch. I find there is something wonderfully decadent in combining every day activities with luxury products.

4. Summer makes me want to wear gold jewelry. I find anklets so sexy. Anklet from Ancient Greek Sandals.

5. Lemon yellow dream dress from Victoria Beckham. I wish I has a summer wedding to attend! This dress can be worn at a formal event with high heels and stylish accessorizes. It can also be worn more casual with a jeans jacket over your shoulders and flats.

6. Sandals from Alexandre Birman.

7. When both The Oprah Magazine and Reese Witherspoon’s book club names this one of the Best Beach Reads of Summer 2020 it must be good!

8. The CLASSIC Marysia Mott Maillot, a halter neck one-piece, with a plunging back.

9. Do you dare? In love with this incredibly sexy body chain from BeGoldish. Just add a tan!

10. Since your not sun tanning your face, and you keep using SPF 50, it needs some help to get a healthy glow. Tan Luxe The Face Self-Tan Drops.

11. AERIN x Blazé Milano blazer. Ultimate summer business chic!

In my part of the world days are getting warmer and I am dreaming of summer days at the beach. These are some of my wardrobe essentials that most likely will not go out of fashion anytime soon.

1. The waisted denim jacket. Perfect to throw over your summer dress or even over your lbd to make it more casual when you need to. Works with any type of pants too.

   This one is from Lee.

2. A tanned tote. Although I love black totes, they don’t work well with lighter, summer garments. Invest in a tanned or brown tote. You won’t regret.

   This one is from Loewe.

3. The shirt dress. So versatile, you can use it over a bikini and at the office. What’s not to like?

   This one is from Gina Tricot.

4. A pair of luxe sandals. These will elevate any casual summer look (rubber flip flops are for the beach. Only.).

   These ones are from the fabulous Christina Fragista, all her sandals are handmade in Greece!

5. This wonder of a product is an after-sun lotion that immediately soothes and intensely heals the skin while extending your tan. You can thank me later.

   From Sisley.

6. White jeans, cut above the ankle. This one is my favorite jeans brand Frame.

7. A flowy, comfortable yet sexy dress. If you happen to visit Bali, Daun & Co is where I bought this dress. Kalita (www.kalita.co.uk) have similar styles.

8. A light grey, v-neck, over-sized t-shirt. I love this color with sun kissed skin and gold jewelry.

   From American Vintage.

9. The wear-to-death canvas shoe. Make it classic with Superga. Did you know Princess Diana used to wear them? Now the Duchess of Cambridge does too.

The sale is still on and here´s how to get the most value for your money. The sale, perhaps boringly, is the perfect opportunity to stock up on essentials. A big sale means that the luxurious versions of some of the most quotidian items are now within reach.

FEED YOUR SNEAKER COLLECTION

The all white sneaker is timeless and very versatile. I love to see sneakers dressed up with either a suit or dressy clothes. There is just something about doing this, that sets you apart from everyone else. In order to do this properly, you need to have the right mindset, athletic trainers with a black suit can look great, so roll with it, but make sure your sneakers are clean!

https://www.zalando.no/adidas-originals-rivalry-joggesko-ad115o0d5-a11.html

UPGRADE YOUR ACCESSORIES

Stocking up on basic accessories (scarves, sunglasses, pocket squares etc.) might be a tedious task, but it’s worth your while. After all, these are the cherry on top for any outfit.

https://www.zalando.no/polo-ralph-lauren-coldweather-sign-it-sjal-po252o004-o11.html

https://www.zalando.no/boss-solbriller-matt-brown-bb154k002-o11.html

BAG A BAG

Like I have pointed out before, if you are no longer in school the backpack is not an option (unless you are going camping that is). It´s time to invest in a proper, timeless briefcase and a classic weekender that won´t cramp your style.

https://cavour.co/en/product/1281/grained-leather-document-bag

https://www.zalando.no/polo-ralph-lauren-treningsbag-cruise-navy-po252h02x-k11.html

STOCK UP FOR SUMMER

Before you know it, you'll be enjoying summer temperatures and sipping cocktails in the sun. Be prepared.

https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/orlebar-brown/clothing/printed-swim-shorts/bulldog-mid-length-printed-swim-shorts/5526882328066615

https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/kingsman/clothing/suit-jackets/navy-slim-fit-double-breasted-linen-suit-jacket/2307389542182673

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Party: Blazer from Stella McCartney, Manolo Blahnik shoes, camisole from Cami NYC, dark washed jeans from Frame, watch from Rolex.

Work: Blouse from Altuzarra, pants from Tiger of Sweden.

Casual: Loafers from Tod’s, ripped jeans from Re/Done, boots from ba&sh, turtleneck from H&M and linen t-shirt from ella&il.

I am wearing a Filippa K blazer, the Cartier tank watch, Frame jeans and a vintage canvas belt.

1. The Golfer's Essentials Kit

2. Pig & Hen bracelet

3. Tom Ford Shave cream

4. Swims UNISEX 48 Hour Holdall

5. Zalto wine glasses

6. The Pure Black knives from Stelton

7. Engraved silver cufflinks with his initials

8. Soft Goat monogrammed cashmere robe

Do let me know if you would like me to handle shopping and wrapping for you. My contact details are c@connieo.no/ +47 926 55 743

For the One & Only (#WinChristmas)

1. Tennis bracelet (white gold and diamonds) 2. A stay at Como Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos 3. Little Magic Star Ring by Efva Attling 4. Hermès Birkin 35 leather handbag (you can get one at Vestiaire Collective)

For the sunseeking Travelista

1. Melissa Odabash kaftan 2. Sunglasses by Le Specs 3. Swimsuit by Matteau 4. Necklace by Chloé 5. Beach tote by Loewe

For the Sophisticate

1. JIMMY CHOO Mavis 85 boots (in blue!) 2. Nightdress by Carine Gilson 3. Suede Ovesized Weekender by AERIN 4. Bitten lip tint by Victoria Beckham Beauty 5. Aquazzura Deneuve 105 bow-embellished suede pumps

For the Sporty Spice

1 Face oil by Rodin 2. Escape tote by State of Escape (I recommed buying a black one) 3. Fusalp ski overall 4. Monaco boot by Moon Boot 5. REEBOK X VICTORIA BECKHAM Bolton sneakers

For the Nonmaterialistic

1. MUNCH+ MEMBER See the new Munch first! Spring 2020, members will experience the new Munch with special opening events and early access 2. Geode jigsaw puzzle by Nervous system 3. Photo art by https://www.instagram.com/artbystonesphotography/ 4. Luxurious leather aprons by Dutch Deluxes

To nail the right level of casual for your business, look at the everyday dress code. For most companies, business casual is as simple as WITH OR WITHOUT a blazer/ jacket. If you work in a company that usually requires a suit and tie, you should without a doubt choose the “with blazer”. Do let me know if you want me to help you with the shopping.

Here’s what you need to invest in:

Simply change your normal shirt with a denim one (not the baggy type). A casual, super stylish outfit in a flash!

No, you can not use your suit jacket. You need to invest in something different. More texture, perhaps a lighter shade of navy blue than your normal suit, so we can see you are indeed not using your suit (the lighter color, the more casual). Choose a “patch” instead of a “flap” pocket, preferably also with contrasting-colored buttons.

1. Flannel. Be careful of materials that are too thin or shiny. Something with a bit more texture, looking less suit-ish, will look much better with casual pieces and materials as denim.

2. Dark jeans. Straight/ slim cut, mid rise.

3. Between flannel and jeans you’ll find the chino. Choose a slim model to avoid the “American tourist-look”. For color, my suggestion is navy and dark green.

Hva sier klærne dine om deg?

Det er jo ingen nyhet at din garderobe sier mye om deg. Hvor du jobber, dine ambisjoner og pengebruk. Psykolog Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner har skrevet bok om fenomenet som hun kaller “the psychology of dress." I "You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You" forklarer hun hvordan psykologi bestemmer måten du kler deg på og kan avsløre dine psykologiske hovedproblemer (!).

Det er ikke et klesplagg eller en type stil som får en til å se mislykket ut, men i følge Dr. Baumgartner er dette de største fallgruvene:

• Alt som får det til å se ut som du ikke gadd å bruke tid eller innsats

• Klærne som viser at du ikke bryr deg om din kroppsfasong/ alder/ situasjon

• De klærne som tydelig forsøker å gjøre deg til noen annet enn den du er, eller de som forsøker å ignorere eller gjemme hvem du er

Hva sier klærne dine til deg?

I en studie fra Northwestern University som forskerne kalte “Den systematiske påvirkningen klær har på våre psykologiske prosesser” studerte de hvordan klær påvirker hvordan du føler deg.

Forskerne ga hvite frakker til alle deltakerne. De fortalte halvparten av deltakerne at det var «legefrakker», og til resten at det var «malerfrakker». Alle deltakerne gjorde den samme jobben, men de som hadde på “legefrakken” gjorde jobben grundigere og var mer oppmerksomme. Måten de jobbet på var påvirket av måten de var kledd.

Det samme er sant for oss alle. Vennen som dro deg opp av sofaen og sa “kom igjen, ta på deg noe fint, du kommer til å føle deg mye bedre” forrige gang du hadde kjærlighetssorg/ failet jobbintervjuet/ hadde en dårlig dag, var definitivt inne på noe. “Når du kler deg å en spesiell måte hjelper det deg å endre innstillingen din” forklarer Dr. Baumgartner. “Vi ser dette klart når vi gjør “bli ny” prosjekter, men til og med skuespillere sier at å ta på seg kostymene gjør det lettere å uttrykke karakteren”. Dette er jo like sant i vår alles hverdag.

Studien gir vitenskapelig bevis til ideen at du ikke skal kle deg som du føler deg, men som du ønsker å føle deg. Klærne du velger signaliserer til de rundt deg, men også til deg selv.

La meg hjelpe deg bygge jobbgarderoben med tidløse, elegante og komfortable klær som gir deg mer selvtillit og bedre selvfølelse!

Kilder:

Forbes artikkel “What Your Clothes Say About You”

Jennifer Baumgartner bok "You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You."

Rapport “Enclothed cognition” av HajoAdamAdam D.Galinsky, Northwestern University

This dress from it-brand 16ARLINGTON really is everything! And, please, wear wihout stockings.

These totes are perfect for your fall/ winter work warderobe and make exactly the right statement, elegant and timeless. It fits your PC and make up too!

Left: the Fendi Peekaboo. Right: the Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM (in Epi leather Noir Electric).

“For me it’s about that woman really feeling confident and sensual in her clothes” VB says and I love it. I love how she has reinvented herself from Spice Girl to a respected designer and businesswoman. Below are my absolute favourites from her SS 2020 collection.

This look from JCrew is spot on! The mix of elegant and casual, formal and cool is everything. This corduroy skirt will make your shirt look much cooler, and by shying away from the classic pencil skirt you’ll avoid the waitress look! For more casual occasions, style with a denim shirt as in the picture. Adding bling earrings keeps it even more interesting. Love!

Love this skirt from Zara. Just figured it works as well with a long sleeved cashmere sweater (JCrew)

Å bekymre seg for hva man skal ha på seg på jobb kan selvfølgelig fremstå som et førsteklasses i-landsproblem. I 2019 bryter kvinner heldigvis glasstaket hele tiden, men for mange kan fortsatt beslutningen om hva man skal ha på seg hver morgen påvirke måten vi fører og føler oss.

Etter min mening er hovedutfordringene kvinner har med jobbgarderoben som følger:

Vi har flere valgmuligheter, reglene for hva vi “kan” og “ikke kan” ha på endrer seg til stadighet så det er ikke like enkelt som å “ta på en uniform”. For de fleste menn kan en dress, med forskjellige slips, være nok, men vi kinner må tenke på om det er for feminint eller for maskulint, strømpebukser eller ikke, for ettersittende eller ikke ettersittende nok, dressy eller casual for å være passende kledd for anledningen. Dessverre kan jobbgarderoben føre til unødvendig dømming fra medarbeidere. Vi vil jo egentlig bare “ace” jobben vår, ferdig.

Top 3 tips for å se stilig og profesjonell ut på jobb:

1. Stoffet er Alfa Omega. Jo bedre stoffet sitter, jo bedre blir silhuetten og du får umiddelbart mer selvtillit. For eksempel, en silkebluse under en blazer er mye bedre enn en stiv bomullsskjorte. Selv en skreddersydd kjole bør være av stoff som tillater deg å bevege deg komfortabelt.

2. Sko er avgjørende for komfort og dessverre ødelegger mange norske kvinner et fint antrekk med feil sko. Jeg anbefaler faktisk en liten hel, “kitten” eller “block” om du ikke er klar for høye heler. Ikke mer ballerinas, please! For vintersesongen vil lakk være et godt alternativ da det ser bedre ut lenger, lær får fort riper og blir mykt. Ankelstøvletter kan fort bli klumpete og får ofte bena til å se kortere ut. Jeg anbefaler å velge en mer elegant stil, under ankelen.

3. Stilig trenger ikke å være høylytt, dvs du trenger ikke ha en outfit som roper “hei se på meg jeg er sååå trendy!”. Stilig handler mer om hvordan du fanger publikums oppmerksomhet ved å være komfortabel og selvsikker.

Det er ikke bare inntrykket du vil gi til andre, men hvordan du føler deg selv, som gjør det å viktig å ha et killer antrekk til akkurat den presentasjonen eller det møtet. En kjole med god kvalitet er perfekt. Stoff og passform viktig. Legg til f*** you skoene, så er du klar. Denne fra fra Roland Mouret er PERFEKT! Klikk på bildet for å kjøpe kjolen .