A blog by Lena Torres
Lavender + Red
BROWN + AZURE
LIGHT BLUE + FUCHSIA
TURQUOISE + BLACK
I like this hole outfit, but would add some black sandals instead of the boots. Definitely buying this dress for the summer! I will wear it as a dress, kaftan, open with jeans etc…
MUSTARD + RUST
In Lockdown 3.0 I realised that I need to invest into more loungewear and joggers… Here is a selection of my favourites…I invested into the beautiful dark grey knitted co-ord (picture 5) and can definitely recommend it. It is beautiful, comfortable and can be easily worn our. Which one is your favourite?
Please comment below and let me know which one is your favourite or maybe you already have a wardrobe full of joggers already 🙂
Love, Lena
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There is nothing better than snuggling into cosiest loungewear when coming home from work. Well, and with the current lockdown we can basically just live in our cosies, just throw your oversized coat over for the school run…I’ve scrolled through various high street online shops and picked out my top 10!
2. Oh, I do love a jumpsuit and this one I would even wear when travelling (whenever that will be again…)
3. Just what you want for lounging around!
4. I love the long hoodie and I love this simple but quirky print! Winner!
5. Navy is always just beautiful!!! And the joggers even come in short, regular or long.
6. Well, my beloved H&M and their beautiful loungewear sets…
7. Those wide leg knitted trousers are just a dream…
8. 100% Merino wool leggings and t-shirt?! Yes, please!
9. Love this colour and the side split!
10. Last but not least, this is such a pretty set and is definitely in my top 3!
Which lounge wear co-ord is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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Nothing gives me more “fashion happiness” than a colourful and perfectly curated outfit. Fashion is one of the purest expressions of art, because it is art lived on a daily basis. I love following all the street-style bloggers and seek inspirations and ideas from their style. Here are a few examples, some of the colours are so far away from each other if you follow the rainbow reel, but put together they look like a perfect match.
Although we see beautiful colour combinations all around us (just look outside your window), we often find it difficult to transfer it into an outfit. Pairing colours can either make or break an outfit, so it is very natural that we feel a little uneasy when experimenting with new tones and combinations. My Pinterest board is full of ideas and pins of Streetstyle bloggers and their colourful outfits, but my main inspirations I find on the following board where I keep adding pins to the collection. These nature inspired colour reels will help you to wear bold colours without clashing and further down you will find some perfect examples.
And here are some great examples…
I hope I could inspire you to some colour combinations. Keep it simple but don’t be afraid of colour. Leave me a message and let me know how you feel about mixing tones and please tag me in pictures if you create any outfits.
Love, Lena
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What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
All I am thinking about on these rainy and gloomy days, is how to keep warm! In our monthly collaboration with @prettytatythings we covered all the winter basics which you should have in your wardrobe to keep you warm.
2. Full slip shape wear
3. Body sensor tights:
4. Plain polo neck top (comes in various colours):
5. The perfect long-sleeved bodycon dress:
6. Probably the best jacket out there and this colour is just amazing…
7. My absolute favourite beanie hat!
8. A scarf the size of a blanket!
9. Probably the best slippers ever invented!
10. Sheepskin insoles for all your boots and welly boots:
11. These boots were around when I was a child, a teenager, a 20-nager and a 30-nager. This is a classic!
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my basic selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week.
Love, Lena
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I was thinking long and hard about this weeks blog topic. Some of us are already stuck at home, others are still lucky enough to go out and see people, but the question is for how long… so instead of spending money on fancy outfits, I think we can all invest into comfortable knitted dresses. At least that will be an item we will all be wearing should we go into lockdown again. Here is a selection of my favourite pieces…
Which dress is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
These are my favourite seven pieces for this week. All of these items together would make a perfect every day outfit.
2. Another absolute winder must-have (I treat myself every winter to one!) is a cashmere jumper and I love the M&S Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper the most.
3. Loooooove these chunky soled leather shoes! First outfit which comes to my mind is a heavy knit with a checked mini skirt, chunky wool socks and those shoes!
4. Can we ever have enough faux fur coats in winter???!!! I have this same one in brown which I bought last winter and absolutely love wrapping up in it.
5. Teddy bear alert!!! The cutest aviator teddy coat ever!
6. A colourful scarf can always make your outfit pop and add the finishing touches to it. These colour block scarves are just beautiful!
7. Last but not least, I always get asked about my absolute favourite jeans and this straight leg jeans would probably be my number one choice!
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week.
Love, Lena
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Autumn and spring are the perfect times to sort out and reset our wardrobes whilst we switch our seasonal clothes. In the following blog post I have created a 10-point checklist to organise and create an enjoyable working wardrobe.
2. Organise your wardrobe by type and colour. My wardrobe is not big at all, but I divided it into the following sections: short sleeve tops, long sleeve tops and blouses, skirts, trousers, dresses, cardigans, blazers. All my jeans, knitwear, t-shirts and yoga pants are folded in drawers. My belts are hanging on command hooks on the inside door of my wardrobe. There are so many different YouTube videos on how to organise your wardrobe depending on the size and space, but organising it by type and colour definitely gives you the overview what you have and what is missing.
3. Create a little storage basket full of closet essentials like scissors, double sided tape, fabric shaver (I have this Philips one and am quite happy with it), Lint roller, Instant stain remover pen, a travel sewing kit for little repairs like a loose button etc. and anything else you would need. By having it all in one place you definitely win time when getting ready.
4. Well, and as we talk about storage baskets, let’s add another little one for all your handbag essentials filled with the day to day things. It will make it easy to empty your contents, sort them out and switch to a different bag.
5. Draw organisers for your socks, underwear, tights etc.!!! IKEA has been famous for the best draw organisers, but if your next IKEA store is as far as mine then these ones are pretty good, too.
6. Organise your jewellery and get rid of EVERYTHING you never wear. We tend to collect many pieces over the years but probably wear only 20% of the whole collection. Sell them on, give them to your family, friends or charity. Just make space in the mess and create an overview.
7. Organise your shoes. Get rid of all the shoes you don’t wear anymore. If you haven’t worn them in the past 2 years, the chances that you will ever wear them again are pretty much zero. Again, create a little box (it can be an old shoe box) with some shoe care essentials like shoe polish, protection spray, baby powder to remove smell and dump inside the shoe, heel cushions, anti slip shoe stickers, blister plasters.
8. Have a special place/ hook for your outfit of the day! Putting together the night before what you will wear the next day will save you an enormous amount of time and keep your stress level down! I promise you, its worth it!!!
9. A perfect spot or a tray for your last touches like perfume, lip balm, deodorant and everything you would need just before you go out.
10. Last but definitely not least (in fact it should be the first point), buy a full length mirror!!! It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or expensive. IKEA offers a great range of affordable mirrors.
I really hope these 10 points will help you to organise your closet and have fun with fashion. If you need any more advice or help, please feel free to contact me via email or my Instagram account.
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What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
Did you know that there is such a website like Mango OUTLET??? I didn’t, until a lovely lady named Justyna from @stylejusteasier told me about it! Since then I am obsessed and let’s be honest, who does not like a bargain?! Here are my SEVEN favourite pieces from the site…
2. How did the saying go again? After summer is before summer… Pay the bargain price now and be happy in summer…
3. A basic black shirt! Basically a MUST-HAVE!
4. A classic monochrome dress! Wear it now with a roll neck underneath.
5. Such a beautiful 100% cotton blouse. Wear it with anything!!!
6. Straight Jeans are my favourite fit and these ones come in 4 shades and are under £13!!!
7. A beautiful midi skirt which can be worn with a knit and boots now and sandals in the summer. A staple piece!
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my Mango Outlet selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week.
Love, Lena
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“I need more colour in my wardrobe!”, said my friend on a very grey and rainy day… Fall weather! Nothing brightens up your outfit more than colourful and bright knitwear. I’ve scrolled through various online shops and picked all my current favourites. Let me know which one is your favourite one in the comment box below.
Which look is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
As it is getting colder and we are getting cosier, I thought of sharing my favourite cosy items…(Please click on the pictures for the product links).
2. Cosy dress – wear it just like here in this picture over any coloured roll neck top.
3. Cosy slippers! My friend owns a pair of exactly these slippers and they are honestly a dream on your feet. It is like walking on clouds!
4. There is nothing better than socks which actually keep your feet warm!
5. Wrap yourself around in this super cosy cardigan!
6. Cashmere scarf – it never grows old! Literally never!
7. Last but definitely not least (and I do live in them) is this gorgeous sage green joggers co-ord. It is already in my basket…
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my cosy selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week.
Love, Lena
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Hello October, probably my favourite month of the cold season. To celebrate this month, let’s create some Autumn outfits. These are my favourite kind of blogs, when I can set all the puzzle pieces together and create a complete picture.
2. Monochrome!
3. College look!
4. Knitted dress!
5. Summer lace dress and chunky lime knit!
6. Wrap over summer dress styled with a chunky jumper!
7. Winter dress in such beautiful colours!
Which look is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
As most of my go to shops are offering a mid season sale, I thought I will post my favourite sale pieces. I absolutely love all of these and hope you like them too.
2. Beautiful classic leather bag that you will keep and use for years on end.
3. These earrings remind me of the blue Mediterranean Sea and our summer holidays! They also come in red if you want a more festive look.. Total boho vibes.
4. This gorgeous dress has a massive discount on it (you can also save an extra 20% with code 20EXTRA). Dress it down with a chunky knit and boots for every day life or dress it up with heels and beautiful jewellery for Christmas Day.
5. Yes, I am still obsessed with straps leather sandals and they are definitely here to stay. These ones are 50% off!!!!!
6. How cool is this jumper?! Style it with leather trousers, leggings, shorts or skirt.
7. If you liked shoulder pad t-shirts this summer, then you will love the transition into this shoulder pad shirt. Going by the latest fashion week videos, we are going from basic shoulder pads to Star Trek style shoulder pads!!
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my sale selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week.
Love, Lena
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I am so excited about our little collaboration with @prettytatythings. In fact, Taty is my little sister and has probably the most amazing fashion style for your everyday life. She is also super talented and basically converts everything into something special. Every 1st of the month Taty will send me her favourite fashion pieces which I will post and link on the blog. This months topic is neutral colours with a splash of red. Everything can be combined with each other Please let us know which piece is your favourite x
Personally, I love everything and might have added a couple of things to my basket. Which one would be your favourite outfit? See you back on Sunday x
Love, Lena
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xxx
What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
2. An absolute classic! Goes with everything, on sale and in all sizes available! Get it or regret it!
3. I love a chain necklace, especially in winter when you can wear it over all knits.
4. Obsessed doesn’t even come close! Love love love!!!
5. Now as I have picked so many pieces from Mango, let me tell you what I discovered this week. There is an actual Mango Outlet website with all previous seasons picks for a fraction of the price!
6. Another newly discovered favourite: Turmeric Latte! So good for you, yummy and easy to make… Turmeric derives its medicinal superpowers from the compound curcumin, which has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may be beneficial for digestion, detoxification, and pain relief. There are no side effects of drinking turmeric milk daily.
Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk constantly over a gentle heat, ideally with a milk frother if you have one. Once hot, pour into mugs and sprinkle with a little more cinnamon to serve.
7. What a magical book! It takes you on an imaginary journey of something extraordinary special! Erin Morgenstern writes scenes you can smell, feel the temperature of and see in full picture. It’s just wonderful!
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my little selection and this slightly different topic at the end. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week.
Love, Lena
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Despite the beautiful Indian summer we are experiencing right now with temperatures well over 20 degrees, we can not wait to pull out probably the most favourite pieces of clothing from our wardrobes – cardigans and knits! I scrolled through many IG accounts, Pinterest and street style blogs to pick out and recreate my favourite looks..
2. VINTAGE CARDIGAN
3. LONG CARDIGAN & DRESS
4. FLORAL DRESS & CARDIGAN
5. CARDIGAN & JEANS
Which look is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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xxx
What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
2. Tongue Scraper! Scraping our tongues became an important part of our morning routine. It removes bad breath and all the toxins which developed over night. It improves the sense of taste and natural anti-bacterial effect due to the natural anti-bacterial properties of copper.
3. Toothpaste! I love this toothpaste brand, especially the charcoal natural toothpaste for whitening, strengthening and restoring the enamel. Charcoal has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, removes dental plague and protects from tooth decay. In between I also use my homemade toothpaste for exactly the same reasons made out of pure cold pressed coconut oil and turmeric powder (50/50 mixture).
4. Activated charcoal! It is not something I take every day, but I have it in my cupboards for days when I feel bloated, after overeating, for hangover cure (or prevention), upset stomachs or heart burn. It works by trapping toxins and chemicals in the gut, preventing their absorption.
5. Lavender sleep spray is just magical for grown ups and children. I grow lavender in my garden and also dry and collect it in hessian bags and just lie them around rooms or in wardrobes. It smells lovely, sets the right atmosphere for relaxation and keeps moths away.
6. Speaking about relaxation. I love my Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt Lamp. It has so many benefits but my favourite one is the stress release and pure relaxation mode as soon as it is on. I am aiming to have one in every room one day.
7. Kombucha! Every single day! I just love it so much and it is so good for your gut! Ultimately we are what they eat and with they I mean our gut microbes (if you are interested in our body’s microbes, then read 10% Human). (I also like to drink my gin with Kombucha instead of tonic). It’s all about the balance, right?!
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my little selection and this slightly different topic. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week.
Love, Lena
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Its the time of the year again, where all we want to do is wrap up and be cosy. I’ve scrolled through various online shops and found those gems… Here is a selection of my absolute favourite pieces…
2. SHACKETS
3. TRENCH COAT
4. QUILTED JACKET
5. WOOL BLEND COAT
6. PUFFER COAT
I am a coat addict and would wear every single one of them! Which one is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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xxx
Autumn is literally on our door steps! I am not entirely sure if I am ready for the cold and short days yet, but I am looking forward to snuggle up on the sofa and watch Netflix non-stop. Here are some autumn dresses, which would look great with knee high boots, ankle boots, chunky boots and trainers. Well, and obviously layered up with cardigans, jumpers and coats. (Click on the pictures for the product links.)
Which look is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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xxx
What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
2. Chains are everywhere this season, bags, necks, sunglasses and ears. Loving those chain earrings a lot.
3. Thank me later!!! This is THE jacket for winter. Its ultra light, folds into the tiniest ball and is super warm! I finally managed to get hold of this jacket as its always sold out! I will be wearing mine under knits, under trench coats, blazers etc…Roll on winter!
4. Love them or hate them, but sweatpants are THE must-have piece this season. I really like the colour of this NEW ARRIVAL combo.
5. How cute is this cardigan! Love the mushroom colour and its premium quality!!!
6. Istagram account to follow: @alexandrapereira – I am really enjoying Alexandras account at the moment. Travel, fashion, fitness, food – a good all rounder!
7. Last but not least…this book really did sort out my PMS and helped me to understand my body and mood swings. It is a must read for every woman and every mother of girls! Get is as a hard copy as you will want to return to it throughout different stages of your life.
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my little selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my little selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
For your daily fashion fix, follow me on:
Instagram: @torres_house
“As soon as it gets cold, all I wear is jeans and a jumper!” This sentence I hear quite often from my friends, colleagues and clients. But who said, jeans have to be boring?! Here are a few ideas how to create your ultimate denim look.
INSPIRATION
Where to buy:
INSPITARION
Where to buy:
INSPIRATION
Where to buy:
INSPIRATION
Where to buy:
Which look is your favourite? Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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xxx
What I am loving, wearing or adding to my wish list right now…
2. Still holding onto that summer and fun colourful nails…
3. Love at first sight! Shame I did not have this Palma Fan Clutch for our holidays in Mallorca, I would have worn it every day! And the best thing is, this beautiful detachable tassel keychain is included.
4. 10% Human! What a great book! I could not recommend it enough. I am half way through and just don’t want it to end. So educational and interesting! If you want to learn about your gut, immune system, vaccinations etc, then this book is for you!
5. I do love everything about Karl Lagerfeld and bought myself this lipstick last year to try it out. It is the perfect red and it is very long-lasting. I totally recommend it.
6. I wrote a whole blog post about scarves and how to wear them. There will never be enough in my collection as I see them as kind of collectable art. Here is my current favourite from & other stories.
7. H&M did it again! Just look at those boots. About 10 times cheaper than the original Bottega LUG BOOTS, but still soft leather and from the H&M Premium Collection (their Premium Collection is really great!) I guarantee that they will be a sell out pretty soon!
That’s it from me for this weeks SUNDAYS SEVEN.
I hope you like my little selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week
Love, Lena
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What a summer we have had! I loved the heat and the warm evenings, wearing floaty dresses and getting that long awaited tan. Although I am not ready for the long winter months, I am quite keen to scroll though all the “NEW IN” sections and add items to my basket which are missing in my wardrobe. After a very colourful summer wardrobe, I find myself leaning towards black and grey at the moment. Here are some of my favourites from the high street. You will see I am repeating some items when outfit building (like the checked blazer), but this blazer is an investment piece, that will work very hard in your wardrobe.
A perfect black dress is so versatile. It’s an all year rounder that can be worn both dressed up and down. I’ve created two outfits here, one with trainers and a denim jacket for the day, and the other with heels and a blazer for the evening. The bag, scarf and mask can be worn with both options. (By the way, how beautiful is the print of this mask made by an independent UK based company https://theblack-company.com. I found it randomly scrolling through my Instagram feed and fell in love with their entire collection.) The silk scarf is another versatile piece, wear it as a belt, chocker around the neck, head piece, bracelet or attached to your bag. (I think I just talked myself into buying it…)
Leather shorts, bermuda shorts, city shorts – you name it….They were a big trend last year and by the looks of it, are definitely here to stay another season. Here are three short options I found and here are examples of how to wear them.
OFFICE:
EVENING:
CASUAL:
Wear this corduroy shirt as an oversized jacket.
Last but not least, my absolute must have wardrobe piece – wide leg trousers styled casual chic or day to night. I have added a boyfriend sweater as I just love the oversized look of the whole outfit softened down with jewellery, handbag and heels.
I hope you like my little selection. Leave a message and let me know what you would like me to talk about next week 🙂
Love, Lena
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xxx
2. Lets continue the love for YELLOW…I own this dress and its gorgeous, I also bought those shoes and they are incredibly comfortable (tip: when buying high heels, make sure the heel is in the middle of your foot heel… does that make any sense???!!! then your shoes will always be comfortable). Picking up the purple colour with those beautiful earrings and I have used the same basket bag, because it does just fit perfectly here.
3. Fuchsia and orange – I have an endless love for this colour combination and think this outfit is just perfect for the summer! Do you prefer flats or heels here?
4. Linen trousers and zebra! I love the newest zebra print trend, but prefer it as an accessory! This bag is definitely on my wish list!
5. Little white dress! Another dress hanging in my wardrobe! The lace details are so pretty and the quality is amazing. Breaking up the romantic look of the dress with black accents makes it look more edgy.
I hope I could inspire you to some outfit ideas. Please comment below and let me know which one is your favourite, I would love to know!
Until next time…
Love, Lena xxx
Summer dresses, sandals and jewellery! I am living in it! Here are some of my favourites, some of them I already own and some are still on my wish list. Which will be your favourite?
REDS:
BLUES:
GREENS:
ORANGE:
MONOCHROME:
RAINBOW:
Let me know which dress you liked most.
Love, Lena
xxx
Hello Yellow! The colour of sunshine, happiness and lemons – yellow is such a fun shade to wear and designers are definitely not showing any signs of slowing down with it. From runways to street style, yellow was the colour that captured our attention most. Scroll down for runway and street style inspirations, followed by where to buy and how to style…
RUNAWAY
STREETSTYLE
HOW TO WEAR YELLOW
*Click on the pictures to take you to the products.
THE DRESS
This dress is just an absolute summer dream! Wear dressed up or down!
THE JUMPER
I like to mix the colours fuchsia and mustard yellow. Both of them are such great colour pops and totally compliment each other. Wear the scarf as a head piece (here some ideas) or attached to the bag.
THE SKIRT
The cropped denim shirt makes this skirt look less dressy. Either of the bucket bags would look good here. And obviously some great minimalistic jewellery.
THE JACKET
I love this look and combination. Very subtle but quite effective. A lovely summer dream!
MY LOOK
MORE YELLOW
I hope you could get some inspirations and ideas. Please let me know your favourite combinations and tag me in any of your “mellow yellow” pictures on Instagram.
Love, Lena
xxx
There is nothing more easy, pretty, chic and minimalistic than wearing a pair of denims and a beautiful white blouse. Here are some inspirations I saved on my Pinterest account and a roundup of my favourite blouses…
Wear with:
If you know your body shape, then you are half way there to dress your best!
You have a PEAR SHAPE if:
Your hips are the widest point of your body and larger than your shoulders and bust.
Your waist is slender and defined.
You have round and slopping shoulders and proportionally slim arms.
You have prominent, full and round thighs.
You have a HOURGLASS SHAPE if:
Your hips and shoulders are about the same width.
You have a full bust and hips.
Your waist is significantly smaller than hips and shoulders.
You have an INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE if:
You have prominent broad and straight shoulders.
Your shoulders are wider than hips and waistline.
Your legs are beautifully shaped.
Your hips are slim and your bottom rather small.
You have an APPLE SHAPE if:
Your shoulders and hips are a similar width.
You do not have a defined waistline.
You have slender arms & legs.
You have a full bust and upper back.
You have a RECTANGLE SHAPE if:
Your shoulders and hips are a similar width.
You have a very athletic frame.
You do not have a defined waistline.
You have a small bust and button.
“A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories.” – Oscar de la Renta
Maybe because I have so much more time on my hands or maybe because I need to hide my grey hair, but lately I developed an obsession with silk scarves in hair. Here is a carousel of some inspirations I saved on my Pinterest account and have been trying out followed by where to buy… Enjoy!
<<< WHERE TO BUY >>>
I hope you could find some inspiration and maybe have some old scarves in your wardrobes and draws you can try out. Please tag me in your pictures on Instagram @torres_house – I would love to see your looks.
Here are some of mine from the past few years.
Love, Lena
xxx
I love statement jewellery, I love fine jewellery, I love jewellery! It is like ice-cream, you can never have enough!
Most recently I discovered the Scandinavian brand Marc Mirren and fell in love with the minimalistic design and the story behind. A story of a grandad and grandson and the small red stone which features in every piece Marc Mirren creates. It is at one and the same time a reverent nod to his grandfathers unfulfilled dreams, and a celebration of their realisation at Marc’s own hands. As a ‘hobby’ jewellery designer myself, I appreciate how much work goes into designing and creating every single piece and I know that every little detail has its own story to tell…
Here are my favourite pieces. Be sure to use code torres15 for 15% off the entire collection for your first order for the next 80 days and until the 23rd of June you can buy 3 pieces for the price of 2!
VINTERGATAN COLLECTION – is a celebration to the constellations and stars.
PÄRLAN COLLECTION – focuses on the timeless elegance of pearls.
RED STONE COLLECTION – this is a tribute to the history, story and designers of the brand. I love this collection!
Happy jewellery shopping!
Love, Lena
xxx
Is there anything more refreshing and comfortable than linen clothing?!
Linen is a very strong and absorbent texture made out of fibres from the flax plant. Linen dries at a much faster rate than cotton, it is naturally anti-bacterial and is a good conductor of warmth therefore a popular fabric to use for clothing or bedding in the summer.
Scroll down to see some of my favourites and how to wear/style them…
2. The linen shirt! This Mao collar shirt is the perfect balance between casual and smart. Adding again the same flat sandals in brown, some quirky summer jewels and this gorgeous straw cross body bag. I love this sand tone inspired look!
3. Can we all please appreciate this linen dress (in both colours)!!! I would live all summer in it, dressed up and down…Here are my two options how I would wear it, but there are so many more…how would you wear it?
4. Linen trousers – how much fun is this pink colour! Here are a few options you could wear those linen-blend joggers with…If you don’t feel as brave, there are other colours available, too…
5. Linen shorts – my favourite piece in summer, especially worn as a suit. Below is my outfit I wore in Capri last year and I would jump into the same clothes without changing anything right now. I tried to recreate this look by adding some colourful accessories.
I hope you liked my little selection. I would wear EVERYTHING right now. Which outfit is your favourite? Please comment below as I would really like to know.
Love, Lena
xxx
There is one thing which will always make me feel better! Jewellery!
Here are my top 10 happy jewels which will bring that smile on your face without breaking the bank!
I hope you enjoyed my little round up and I hope all those rainbow colours could cheer you up a little bit.
Keep safe.
All my love, Lena
xxx
Oh, I do miss fashion. I know it is not the most important subject right now, but boy oh boy, do I miss it! I try to dress up at home, but change back into my “comfy” outfit literally 30 min later, because we go out and work in the garden or try to sort out the loft or or or and I just don’t want the clothes to be ruined…simply as that…
Anyway, I managed to sort out my wardrobe and realised that I need a couple of colourful easy going tops and T-shirts. So here are a few I have my eyes on right now…
So very pretty! This Puff-sleeved V-neck tops come in different colours. Those two are my favourites for the summer!
I hope I could inspire you to some pretty tops and made you dream about those summer days and nights spend together with all our loved ones.
Love, Lena
xxx
What a strange time we are finding ourselves in! It’s a time where we are making memories as families, good and bad ones…and a time where history is written. The words Coronavirus and COVID-19 are the oficial new words added to the dictionary as of March 2020. One day, in many years when our grandchildren will study about Covid-19, it is our children who will tell on the stories how we spend time in lockdown. Our job is to make sure, they are lovely and happy stories…To quote one of my favourite books and authors, Charlie Mackesy: “The storm will pass.” (from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse)
Now the “honeymoon period” of – yey, no school, no work, we can stay at home – is over, I hear more and more people saying that they are struggling with the monotony and boredom. However as a parent of small children, you probably don’t even have boredom in your dictionary. You do breakfast, tidy, TRY to work from home, prepare lunch and before you even finished tidying everything away in-between trying to referee between the kids, its already dinner time. I think we all found ourselves in a situation where we felt lost…lost in the day, week, time…And as mums we always try to be the balance scale and the good mood creator. Whenever I feel that my husband is getting a bit snappy, I send him out on a bike ride haha. I am telling you, I will need social distancing from my family including dog when this is all over…
In the meantime, like everybody else, I am trying to make the best out of the situation. We get up early, get dressed! (no pyjamas all day long days here), I even put a bit of mascara, blusher and jewellery on just to feel better. I exercise every day. It gets all the negative frustration out and just sets me for the day. We eat all our meals together which we absolutely enjoyed doing. And we go for long family walks, in the woods, in the South Downs or in fields.
I created a few to do lists (for myself, hubby and the kids) and everyone needs to do at least one job a day. On my to-do list I have for example:
ME:
HUBBY:
The lists are endless with jobs which have been due for a long time and to be honest with you, I am a little scared it’s all going to be over to soon and those jobs will remain on the waiting list…To make it fun, we try to do different meal nights, Mexican night with nachos & fajitas, Indian night with a home-made curry or Italian night with pizza and pasta. It’s been fun and the girls love it. The sun is shining and so far we are all in good spirits. What is more important than this really?! And like my eldest daughter says: “the world is healing, Mummy!”
Love, Lena
xxx
Is it Spring yet?! A question on everyone’s mind, that’s for sure! I personally can’t wait to replace all those chunky boots with sandals, mules & my all-time favourite, flip flops (can you ever have enough flip-flops…)?!
I am so excited about the 2020 shoe trend. As you might know, I love a monochrome and minimalistic look! I am also a sucker for bright, colourful outfit inspo! Blair Eadie is my number one inspiration when it comes to colour combination.
As Dior said, ‘You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes.’
Below is a variety of my favourite spring/summer shoes from candy-coloured mules a la Bottega Veneta to the most comfortable low heeled leather sandals.
2. Braided sandal straps are another big trend – probably the most worn and loved of all time, originating again from Bottega Veneta. I would much rather invest in an original and not the copy, but equally, I don’t want to take on a second mortgage to pay for a pair of shoes! Here are some great alternatives…
3. I definitely fell for these shoes! I just adore the colour and think those mules will dress up any denim outfit. The original (picture links) comes again from Bottega Veneta. Public Desire (middle picture) matched the colour and design almost perfectly. I prefer the H&M version (right picture) as they are from their premium quality range and I cant rave enough about their premium quality collection. The shoes are all so comfortable and the leather is super soft. The narrow foot strap makes the shoe more stable and comfortable on the foot.
4. Sandals – I live in sandals! Some of my sandal collection are over 10 years old and are still going strong! When investing in shoes, I generally look out for good quality and comfort. As a mother of two girls I don’t have time for sore feet, so here is my rainbow selection to wear on a daily basis…
I hope you enjoyed my little round up!
Keep save and happy!
Love Lena xxx
With my curvy figure, I suit dresses best! I went through a phase of trying out anything what’s in fashion “right now” including the oversized look (ended up looking like a tent), crop tops (nah, lets not even start), skinny jeans, bootcut jeans, balloon sleeves and so on. The list is endless and often, I find myself standing in the changing rooms totally frustrated because it doesn’t sit or look right, trying to find faults on my own body…
I receive so many Instagram messages from women asking for fashion advice, and everyone says the same: “after having kids I have completely lost my style, I don’t know what to wear, what looks good and how to combine colours, so I end up wearing the same things again and again…”. My reply is always the same.. that the one piece of clothes which suits every single women is a dress! My wardrobe is full of the most beautiful easy dress up and down dresses and I must say that I also feel most “womanly” when I wear them.
To celebrate the International Women’s Day, here are some of my favourite dresses I found on the highstreet which you can wear with boots now and sandals in the summer…
Love everything about those dresses, the extra long puff sleeves, the mesh, the print and the V-neck.
I hope you enjoyed the little round up and found a favourite piece! And remember, clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them.
Love, Lena xxx
From workwear to weekend wear, the High Street is booming with the most gorgeous pieces to get your transitional wardrobe in order. Scroll down to have a look at the five outfits I have created out of all the pieces that have caught my eye…
LOOK 1 – RIVER ISLAND
River Island is definitely right up there when it comes to pretty blouses. I tried to create a head to toe RI casual chic outfit, but I must admit that I had to cheat when it came to a matching handbag. I couldn’t find anything I liked on their website whereas Mango is just thriving with their handbag collection this season.
LOOK 2 – MANGO
Mango! Mango! Mango!
Can I just have your entire collection please!!! Absolutely loving everything. This outfit is one of many I see myself wearing. What I love most about it is, you can just style it up and down in so many ways…
LOOK 3 – TOPSHOP
Layering and boots is still a big topic as the weather frog has not been nice to us so far. I love Topshop dresses, they fit perfectly and they have the most stunning, never dating prints. This dress you could wear all year around, with boots, sandals, mules or trainers…
LOOK 4 – H&M
I have a soft spot for H&M! They are just always spot on when it comes to fashion, making it affordable for every pocket. You never feel too young or too old to wear H&M clothes. Here, I tried to recreate an outfit worn by one of my favourite fashion icons Nina Sandbech @ninasandbech. I had to cheat again with the bag (this time Zara), just because is does complete the look!
LOOK 5 – ASOS
I adore this dress and I do own this coat! I know, its nearly no coat season BUT this one just had be bought!!! Its gorgeous and brightens up any grey day!!!
I am pretty confident in saying that leather will never go out of style. Time goes on, but we always go back to those leather trousers, jackets, leggings, dresses, skirts and most recently tops, shirts and bermuda shorts. What is also new, are the colours. We don’t just see the usual black anymore but many bright colours like orange, red, turquoise or lilac too.
Scroll below for some outfit inspirations and all my top picks!
Below are my shoppable top pics!
Below I am wearing my last years pleather shirt (which I bought a size to big) as a shacket with lots of layers underneath! Here is a very similar one from H&M.
Get the glow with this years neon trend! Taking me back to my early 20s, a youthful, eye-catching, pop of colour trend. A bright colour will bring an instant smile to your face. For me it is reminiscent of the multicoloured windbreakers worn by Will Smith in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”.
If we look at photographs from SS20 fashion week, it is clear that NEON is here to stay. From Valentino to Victoria Beckham.
A pop of electric blue, hot pink, zesty orange, muted neon or lime green will definitely make you send out in the crowd. It can be difficult to style and achieve a mature, expensive and fashionable look with this colour palette. If you are unsure about how to style neon colours and don’t want to end up looking like a traffic light or 80’s raver! I recommend having one or two smaller key pieces; it can be a belt, hair accessories, jewellery, bag or footwear. Combine neon with neutral shades, such a cream, black, brown & white. Neon is very feminine and intriguing and will attract immediate attention! Below are some of my favourite shoppable neon picks.
JEWELLERY
BELTS
BAGS
HAIR ACCESSORIES
FOOTWEAR
CLOTHES
Jewellery – the exclamation point of every woman’s outfit!
For those of you who have known me for a while, you will know how much I adore statement jewellery.. I in fact even used to design, make and sell my own jewellery range. Jewellery has the ultimate power to be that one special thing that makes your whole outfit feel & look unique!
Below are my top 10 earrings I am obsessing over right now. Which one is your favourite?
I am sure that I am not the only one to say, that I literally can not wait for Spring!!! As we now officially said good bye to January, let’s see what Spring fashion has to offer us. I usually tend to scroll through the Scandinavian brands like H&M, COS, & Other Stories etc, but this week I decided to do a little M&S Edit, as I do love their clothes and the quality is often unbeatable.
Let’s start with tops and jumpers. Pastel colours are huge for Spring/Summer 2021 and this Square Neck Jumper ticks all colours and all boxes when it comes to comfortable but contemporary design.
Puff sleeves are still a big topic and this beautiful ivory jumper is just perfect to wear now or on colder summer nights with a lacy skirt – total boho vibes…(in my basket…)
Rollnecks – a total must have to wear as an under-layer or just like a top. Those colours are are bright and happy, but also come in more subtle and neutral shades here.
TROUSERS & SKIRTS
I love those hunter green trousers. A straight leg cut does suit most figures and this colour can be worn with so many different shades like red, pastels, neutrals, dark red, whites etc. If you struggle with colour combinations, I have created two board on my Pinterest called Colour Inspirations and Best Colour Combinations. They are great for outfit inspirations and I update them regularly.
Culottes and especially leather (faux or real) ones are still a big trend. I bought mine last year from Zara and love wearing them.
I don’t want to go too much into detail when it comes to Jeans, because I think everyone has a shop/brand preference when it comes to jeans, but these ones I would really recommend…
Here are a couple of skirts, great and neutral and easily worn! The (first) Midi Circle Skirt has even pockets – win win situation! Satin slip on skirts or dresses are by far my favourites. Combine the mustard skirt with a rust coloured knit jumper.
SHOES & HANDBAGS
All these colours please! What a beautiful and comfortable shoe! Combine the turquoise ones with a chocolate colour in form of dress or trousers or skirt like here.
Such a beautiful subtle and summery colour and slingbacks are simply a classic!
And obviously loafers…still big in fashion and will stay for a little while…
Some minimalistic and classic handbags!
I don’t know if it is because I am craving sun and sea, or if those pieces are just stunning, but pearls are all I want to see at the moment.
I hope you liked my little selection. Please comment below and let me know which ones are your favourite pieces and what you would like to see next.
Love, Lena
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If you follow me long enough, then you will know how much I love my Bretton top. Its my absolute basic piece which I wear with anything, plain trousers, jeans, flowery skirts etc. I got very excited when I saw more and more stripes appearing during my Instagram scrolls (does this sentence even make sense?!), as well as many street style bloggers wearing and styling stripes during the latest fashion shows. Hence, why we see so many stripy “New In” pieces in all the different online shops. Here are some inspiring street style outfits, followed by a selection from all my favourite high street stores. I hope I can inspire you to either restyle your old Bretton top or find your new favourite one in my edit.
H&M
MANGO
The first jumper in Mango reminded me straight away of one of my favourite influences Blair Eadie’s latest Instagram post – this woman just knows how to do fashion!
MONKI
WEEKDAY FRENCH CONNECTION WAREHOUSE
I hope I could inspire you to some outfit ideas. Please comment below and let me know what you would like to see next.
Love, Lena
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The Queen’s Gambit – what a gorgeous, smart and well told story! If you haven’t watched it, then definitely do it. The story, the setting, the heartbreak, the costumes and a little travel back into the past. I truly enjoyed it and got inspired by the fashion so much, that I bought myself a check blazer 🙂
Here is a selection of my favourite check pieces or Queen’s Gambit inspired outfits I found on the high street.
Wear with…
2. The WOW-Factor Cardigan!!!
Wear with…
3. The Coat
Wear with…
4. The dress
Wear with… (little tip: wear the cashmere jumper over the coat instead of a scarf)
I hope I could inspire you to some outfits. Please comment below and let me know which one is your favourite and if you liked The Queen’s Gambit as much as I did.
Love, Lena
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This Christmas will be slightly different in many ways. For me personally it means, that for the first time in my life sadly I will not be celebrating it with my parents and siblings…But hopefully this is the first and last Christmas we are celebrating apart and next year we can all be back together.
This year has also taken a financial toll on my of us, so I’ve created a couple of outfits for a cosy but chic Christmas but on budget and very affordable, let me know which one is your favourite.
2. Cosiness in a leggings! Start off the day in heels and change into ballerinas later. Again, all these clothing items you can wear all year around and some you might find in your wardrobe already.
3. If we can’t travel to Ibiza, lets bring Ibiza style into our living rooms with all those tassels and glitter. This one is probably my favourite outfit so far.
4. Christmas Jumper Alert! Tug the jumper in the skirt!
5. Christmassy but not glittery. This is a beautiful dress and could definitely become a staple piece in your wardrobe.
I hope I could inspire you to some outfits. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and hopefully a better and happier new year 2021. Stay safe and healthy.
Love, Lena
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Christmas gift guide volume 3, here we go…
2. Contemporary with an abstract twist. Made by artist Jonathan Lawes, this print reflects Lawes’ eye for colour and love of shapes.
3. This is the cutest little Jellycat Jellynaut ever!
4. A 100% cashmere unisex knitted scarf is always a good idea and a great present, especially in this bright and happy colour.
5. Are you doing Secret Santa this year? If so, then this would be the perfect gift. (I found this British company https://www.woolovers.com recently and really love their products and quality. I ordered some slippers for my mum and are such great quality for an amazing price.)
6. These are the slippers I did buy for my mum (first picture). I’ve also added a man version (picture 2). They all come in different colours.
7. I love the shape and colour of this rucksack. Great unisex gift for him and her.
8. I always wanted a gratitude journal with beautiful and inspiring quotes and this one is just gorgeous.
9. If you are on the lookout for some great headphones, then I can’t recommend this company enough. I own a par myself and always buy them as gifts to family and friends. The sound is amazing, they are super comfortable and come with a 3 year warranty.
10. Last but not least – a wine, cheese and pate hamper! Perfection in a box, right?!
Some gifts are big, others are small, but the ones that come from the heart are the best gifts of all – Tinku Razoria. I hope you have the most wonderful festive season.
Love, Lena
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H&M – apply reward at checkout.
Mango – no code needed
COS – no code needed
AND OTHER STORIES – Code: FRIDAY20
ZARA – sale starts 2pm on the app and 3pm on the website on 26th Nov.
I hope all these things will go on SALE and if not this weekend, then latest on Boxing Day :). Please comment below and let me know where you like to shop when the sales are on.
Love, Lena
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Christmas gift guide volume 2, here we go…
2. I love love love anything beautiful when it comes to serving food and my next two gift selections are just right up my street. First up this Himalayan Rock Salt and Grater Set and Salt Set. Followed by the most beautiful cheeseboards…Which one is your favourite?
3. Cheeseboards
4. If I had a little boy, he would be getting this beautiful rocket set. I have never seen anything like this before and there are only a few left in stock…Such a great gift to pass on in the family…
5. A rocket for a little boy and this Olli Ella Luggy Basket for a little girl!
6. Great gift for a friend, colleague, teenager, anyone really…I would like one of these glass and bamboo bottles, too please 🙂
7. A bath fizzier set as an ultimate relaxation gift.
8. My husband loves Happy Socks and has a great collection which I like to share sometimes 🙂
9. A game my whole family loves and plays for generations! It truly never gets old!
10. One of my absolute favourite books which makes me emotional every single time! I received it as a present from a very special friend and up to date it is still the most special gift.
Some gifts are big, others are small, but the ones that come from the heart are the best gifts of all – Tinku Razoria. I hope you have the most wonderful festive season.
Love, Lena
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A plain neutral jumper in black, cream or grey is an absolute must have piece in your wardrobe. And if you invest in a good quality jumper, then it will keep on giving for many years to come.
Jumper + Jeans
Tip: Wear belt over the oversized jumper to create a waist and a feminine silhouette.
Jumper + Skirt
Tip: Tug your scarf in your belt to keep it in place and be part of your outfit.
Jumper + Dress
Tip: If you wear the merino wool roll-neck underneath the dress, it will keep you warm and you can use the jumper as a scarf, like in the picture below.
Jumper + Trousers
Tip: My husband is a big fan of Happy Socks, well and I like to have a rummage in his wardrobe…Calzedonia is another amazing sock, tights and leggings company if you don’t like pattern.
I hope I could inspire you to some outfits. Please comment below and let me know which one is your favourite.
Love, Lena
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