BFW: A Fashion Week that Should Not Be Ignored

When the editors of fashionmag42 (which by the way are also the designers behind Sisters Code by SBC ) asked if I wanted to join them at Belgrade Fashion Week I was really excited. I had never been to Belgrade and I didn’t even know they had a fashion week. After doing some research I discovered that it has been around since 1996 and is also known as the “The First Fashion Week in Eastern Europe.” So how about that! The learning never ends. I asked my fashion-loving friend Ilze to join…

Istanbul: A City Vibrating with Colour and Life

My traveling sister Ilze and I spent 4 days in Istanbul in September 2014. We are the kind of travellers who prefer to wander the streets without a plan. We feel that our unplanned ways allow us to discover new things. Istanbul is a beautiful city with a lot of culture. It is one of the few cities I have visited where I couldn’t stop taking pictures. It’s seriously a vibrant place. The suggestions below are based on our discoveries. Happy Traveling! Accommodation: We stayed at the Hotel Ada Karakoy and I…

Emotions from Paris Fashion Week

Coming from a small town in the U.S far from the runways of Paris or even New York, my idea of fashion growing up was putting on a “cute” outfit that was inspired by celebrities on TV or in magazines. When I moved to Switzerland 7 years ago, my fashion view broadened and I began to develop an appreciation for personal style. It wasn’t until this past weekend where I was introduced to another perspective of the world of fashion during Paris Fashion Week with the help of my friend, French stylist:…