Copenhagen Fashion Week. Yes, you read that correctly. And yes! It is very much a thing. If you didn’t know, well now you know. And honestly, it’s a fashion week to look out for.

I came across CPHFW about 2 years ago when a style account I’d been following (@nordicstylereport) covered some events for that fashion week and was pleasantly surprised by the street style photos. I was impressed and in awe of all the Northern girls’ styles and their fresh approach to color and print. CPHFW gained my respect and here’s why...

Copenhagen Fashion week covers designers, bloggers and fashion brands specifically from the Nordic regions which includes countries like Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. (I only know this because ironically, I was watching the series Vikings on Netflix at that time- obsessed!). But what really drew me to Nordic styles was the mix of minimalism, neutrals and the androgynous silhouettes. Very much like the Scandinavian interior design vibe but make it fashion. If you look under the hashtag CPHFW, you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.

Though I would personally love to see a little more diversity from the bloggers and digital creators’ perspective, the designers and fashion brands like @freyadalsjo and @ceciliebahnsen to name a few, definitely showcased diversity with the models they selected for their shows. I appreciate that. Copenhagen Fashion Week seems to still be in its early stages, and not really getting the publicity (they deserve) like its veteran counterparts, but I give it a few more seasons before it becomes another fashion “must attend” occasion. Mark my words.

By the time I post this article, fashion week would’ve come and gone, but seeing that it is fashion month, I still wanted to go ahead and share some bloggers and accounts from that region that I follow and enjoyed watching during their fashion week coverages.

Aylin @aylin_koenig there’s just something about her neutral/natural vibe with pops of color that really does it for me. (She missed this year's fw but love her acocunt nonetheless)

Marianne @marianne_theodorsen a stylist who’s style pushes borders and boundaries, full of life and color. Very bold, very different. I appreciate her artistry.

Pornwika @ps.shadeaofmylife my personal style spirit animal, in my opinion.

Josephine @josephineaarkrogh  a woman who can marry her home life with her work life and make it look so graceful and elegant, and stylishly at that? Teach me.

Nnenna @nnennaechem she just owns it, color blocking queen, print mixing master, I mean...what can she not do? Her fun approach to fashion proves exactly why she gets a seat at the table.

As for me and my outfit I found this thrifted oversized shirt and loved the idea of pairing it with these extra long, flowy split side pants from Guess. Keeping the accessories in the neutral palette to balance everything out and that pony...whew chile. The icing on the cake.

I hope you all enjoyed my spin on the CPHFW style. Also don't forget to check out these amazing women in fashion if you're looking for new faces to follow. With all that being said, Happy Fashion Month!

-Kondja

Oversized shirt- Thrifted

Trousers- Guess

Shoes- Mango

Bag- Zara

This outfit was actually determined by the plaid trench coat. I loved the color palette of baby blue with red, but over a white dress, the red didn’t pop like I wouldv'e liked it to. And that’s where the red boots come in.

Boots are a fall/winter wardrobe staple. Whether they’re thigh highs, over the knee or ankle boots, going into the colder seasons means it’s time to bring out the boots. But what about statement red boots? I know back in A/W 18 red boots made a lot of appearances on the runway and transitioned into the street style scene. However, in a world of minimal style and neutral trends how do you style red statement boots and still stay current?

I think the key to styling statement pieces, are to 1) keep everything else neutral so to allow the statement piece to make its statement. And 2) keep all pieces in the same color palette that way the pieces complement one another, instead of clashing.

This sheer Vera Moda dress is a really cute stand-alone piece, but to make it weather appropriate, I layered it with the same color long sleeved turtleneck. The print in the trench coat was subtle enough to allow for another statement piece but if that’s not your style you can opt for a more neutral shoe, like black or even beige boots and let the coat do it's own thing. In this case though, I felt that a bright red boot would take this look to fashion heights.

These red boots from Zara were originally $150 however I snagged them in the holiday sales for $30 now tell me that’s not a steal.

How would you style red statement boots? Let me know in the comments or over on my instagram and leave a red heart to let me know you're part of the blog family. Meet you over there!

-Kondja

Dress: Vera Moda

Trench Coat: Bugatti

Boots: Zara

Clutch: Aldo

Earrings: Ombu Handmade

I think by now you guys know that I LOVE my neutral and monochromatic looks. It’s the ultimate “lazy girl” hack to looking chic and put together. Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone. Seriously though, when I don’t want to use too much brain power around an outfit or if I’m pressed for time, my go to is a monochrome look. By trying not to be too basic and avoiding all black- I opt for a soft monochromatic look- which is your whites and beiges and tans.

My favorite monochromatic vibe to date. Soft monochrome to me is so versatile. Easy to mix with deep browns, tans or blacks if you’d like. You can mix pastels, you can mix bolds, you can mix neon. Possibilities are endless. And of course, yes you can do that with an all-black look too but a soft monochrome look says chic. It says feminine. It says “dang, mama got her stuff ALL the way together”. And that! Is exactly the vibe we like to exude.

This top and bottom is a set from Liebeskind Berlin. Very chic, very soft, with amazing detailing around the neck and shoulders that says everything but boring. Black ankle boots and bag, and a camel trench to keep it “soft” and light.

PS throwing on a camel trench says “I am fashion, babe” no matter what you’re wearing.

Not only is this look easy and effortless, it also transitions favorably from work place to happy hour and you know we stan a multifunctional outfit look.

-Kondja

2019 was easily the year of androgyny. Oversized looks, masculine silhouettes, big shoulders. Blazers paired with everything, dresses, skirts and even biker shorts. As unexpected as that was, it was certainly the most popular trend of the year.

All within reason of course, as I found this look to be the most effortless and easiest look to date. The idea of looking like you're not trying too hard, but wanting to make an impression is a whole vibe in itself, that many would call minimalism. Which is pretty much the grounds to my style personality- so an easy W for me.

I particularly loved this quick look for a shopping trip, cute lunch dates or just a look to throw on when you want to look a put together but still casual. I kept everything in neutrals yet the different shades of whites and creams and beiges together added that layer of lux.

This neutral trend that’s been trending since last season will definitely be a carry-over into S/S 20. But if you ask me, there’s really nothing trendy about neutrals, it's classic, it's timeless, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon.

Complimented the look with these fun leopard print heels (which I also consider a neutral) to dress it up a bit, but you could always throw on some crisp white sneakers for a more casual vibe.

Ps I always find the best oversized blazers and coats at the thrift store. What was your favorite fashion trend from last year and will you be bringing it into this season? Leave a comment down below, I’d love to hear what you guys have to say.

-Kondja

T-shirt - Calvin Klein

Biker shorts - Mango

Blazer - Thrifted

Leopard Print Heels - MissGuided

Bag - Saint Laurent

Watch - Michael Kors

Accessories + Shades - H&M

Who's still having holiday parties? We are. And by "we", I mean the Serbian Orthodox who operate on the "late Julian" calendar. Meaning our Christmas and New Year was delayed say...13 days. That's right, that means I celebrated both, both times. Not to mention our family celebrates our saint (Sv. Jovan) towards the end of January so it's just a party, after party, after party. And I'm all partied out. But I couldn't close out the party season without sharing one of my favorite outfits with you guys. *Record scratches* roll the sequins and glitter outfit rack back in.

If you’re anything like me, and you're over the excessiveness of the sequins and the glitter, I’ve put together a look that says “I’m here for the party, not as part of the party”.

As a self-proclaimed glam minimalist, I’ve been experimenting with different ways to dress for the occasions without falling into the trend box that comes with the season.

For example, wearing colors that are rich and vibrant and keeping the sparkles to the minimum and only in my accessories. This way I get to dress up the look instead of overwhelming it.

Tights and stockings are always a fun way to enhance an outfit. I like the way the print in these, direct your eye upwards by elongating the legs, and introducing the rest of the look.

A simple shoe with a little touch of glam to finish off the ‘fit and tie in the glitz from the accessories et voila! Good to go.

OR

If you’re not really a fan of big accessories, and like it keep it a little more clean and classic. You can always opt for a more simple but timeless diamanté stud earring. It’s glammed in a very elegant way, that way you can still stack your necklaces and put a little spice on your “everyday accessories”.

Thigh high boots are the easiest way to take it up a notch. Plain sheer tights for cohesiveness here and to keep the boots from riding down. A black mesh turtleneck to stay weather appropriate- if you will, and there you have it friends. A simple, yet sexy look for those of us who truly believe less is more.

So, my question to you is, which is more your style? Accessorized or chic-n-sleek? Hope you all brought in the new year exactly how you envisioned it and ready to go after everything you daydream about. Cheers to chasing your dreams relentlessly and turning them into reality.

-Kondja

Satin Top- https://www.mohito.com/mo/en/xh386-45x/gold-label-satin-top (Mohito fashion)
Satin Skirt- https://www.mohito.com/mo/en/xh386-45x/gold-label-satin-top (Mohito Fashion)
Polka Dot Tights- https://www.mohito.com/mo/en/xh386-45x/gold-label-satin-top (Calzedonia)
Sheer Tights- https://www.mohito.com/mo/en/xh386-45x/gold-label-satin-top (Calzedonia)
Barely there heels- Aldo (old)
Thigh High Sock Boots- Stradivarius (old)