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Kinhime Dragon
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Marisa Noelle
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How would you describe your style?
If I have to sum it up, I would say my style is a concoction of vintage and playful and definitely very feminine. I love wearing color - lots of it and am a sucker for whimsy little accessories and headwear. In fact, I never leave the house with some kind of accessory on my head whether it be a vintage scarf, a floral crown, bow, or hat. I mostly wear dresses and am most smitten by ones from the 1960s.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
I have this little vintage buttercup yellow babydoll dress that I picked up at a local antique mall - it has the sweetest peter pan collar and lavender embroidered birds on the two front pockets. I'm pretty sure I'll hold onto it forever. Other than that - these vintage oxblood colored booties and a tan retro starburst sweater are each pieces from my grandmothers that I will always cherish the most.
Who are your style icons?
My oma (grandmother) is my style icon. She was elegant and graceful (think Ava Gardner) and had her own unique style. She loved colorful, bold prints and leopard and was always adorned in some of the prettiest jewelry I've ever seen. As she made the majority of her own clothing, her closet was full of unique creations that could make you swoon for days.
Do you have any favourite designers?
I really don't. Designer brands are certainly not in my budget so I don't pay too much attention to them. However I will admit that I can be caught swooning over Lauren Moffatt and Orla Kiely dresses every once in a while.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
The antique mall and thrift store are my go-to places to shop, especially when it comes to vintage, but every now and again I'll treat myself by snagging up a pretty dress from Modcloth, Asos, or Anthropologie.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I only wish I had more advanced sewing skills! Customizing my outfits usually means taking up a hem and turning a dowdy grandma maxi dress into a cute little mini shift or babydoll dress.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Don't shy away from color. In fact, mix together different colors that you normally think would not go together. I always create some of my favorite outfits my doing this. Of course I'm always one for adding a vintage brooch and hat or hair accessory just to top everything off and really make my style my own.
ShopKomolka (Mariahilfer Straße 58, 1070 Wien) is the largest fabric retailer in Europe. Knitters will love Laniato – Das Wiener Wollcafé (Beatrixgasse 3, 1030 Wien). They have a wide range of goods and as the name implies it is not only a shop but also a café. Downtown you will find many little stores offering beads and all kinds of supplies for jewellery making. 4xBo (Köllnerhofgasse 2, 1010 Wien) is one of them. A shop where you will find anything and everything for crafting is Apropos Basteln (Hütteldorfer Straße 122, 1140 Wien).
There are two markets that take place on a regular basis: Edelstoff Designmarkt and Fesch’Markt. Le Shop (Kirchengasse 40, 1070 Wien) is two awesome things in one: a graphic studio and a gift shop. At Mein Design (Kettenbrückengasse 6, 1040 Wien) you can buy limited editions by local designers. Upcycled furniture and accessories are offered at Vielfalt (Otto-Bauer-Gasse 11, 1060 Wien).
Be Inspired
The Museumsquartier is one of the most inspirational places: There are many different museums, small shops, nice restaurants and a big courtyard. It is one of the main meeting points of Vienna’s creative crowd. It is also a great place when travelling in a group: You can easily split up and everyone will find something that he or she might be interested in. By the way: Originally this complex was built as the royal stables.
A lot of tourists take pictures with the statues of their favorite composers – Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven – you name them, we’ve got them. There are five Beethoven statues in Vienna – just sayin‘. But there are also statues of historical figures like Sigmund Freud (university’s inner courtyard)or Che Guevara (Donaupark).
If you want to make sure that everybody recognises at first glance that your picture was taken in Vienna, place yourself in front of one of the following sights: The Prater-Ferris wheel, the St. Stephan Cathedral, the city hall or the Hundertwasser-House. Also typical for Vienna: the old red tramways and the carriages (called "Fiaker" - probably the most popular photo motif).
Eat & DrinkIf you have never been to Vienna before, the traditional coffee-houses are a must. My favourite one is the Café Landtmann (Universitätsring 4, 1010), which was founded in 1872. Sigmund Freud used to have coffee there – do I have to say more?
You like to try something unusual? Visit Café Neko (Blumenstockgasse 5, 1010 Wien). This café is following the example set by the successful Japanese cafés where you can play and cuddle with cats. You are more into computers than into cats? Last year four college students opened Vienna’s first tablet computer restaurant, called Viereck (Johannesgasse 16, 1010 Wien).
Craft
See Something Special
Pick Up A Souvenir
Almost every tourist buys a Sacher-Torte. If you decide to do so, make sure you buy the original at the Café Sacher (Philharmonikerstrasse 4, 1010 Wien) and not one of the many imitations. Need a culinary souvenir but smaller? Buy Staud’s jam – it is sold in almost every supermarket.
StoBa (Hintzerstraße 6, 1030 Wien) is a manufacture where they produce soap using a traditional Viennese recipe. Soaps are hand-made and contain only natural ingredients. Anything but cheesy are the souvenirs-shirts by Motmot Design (Kirchengasse 36/8, 1070 Wien). In their small shop they offer “t-shirts on demand“, but also posters, buttons, stickers, postcards, and ceramics. A great variety of handmade goods is also offered at Die Sellerie (Burggasse 21, 1070 Wien).
By
Cat Morley
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lisa b.
Outfit details:Recreate the look with Lisa's Collar Necklace tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
My style always seems to be changing, but it remains colorful and vintage inspired. I like to have fun with my clothes and I think that's always been my favorite way of expressing myself.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
A few of my vintage dresses are pretty priceless to me, but my most worn pieces right now are my moss-green cardigan and Minnetonka Moccasins. They go with everything from vintage dresses to skinny jeans.
Who are your style icons?
The past few years I have mostly been inspired by style bloggers because of their creative yet approachable looks.
Do you have any favourite designers?
I'm pretty out of the designer loop, but I do love the vintage inspired looks of Orla Kiely and Rachel Antonoff. I also love the beautiful prints of vintage Vera Neumann scarves.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I really try to avoid buying new clothes, but every few months I pick up a few new pieces at Forever 21 or H&M. I also like to splurge on the occasional ModCloth dress :)
I love to customize my outfits and make accessories. It is always rewarding to turn a frumpy, thrifted find into something that fits :) I don't make many clothes from scratch, but that's something I would like to change!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
My favorite way to personalize my outfits is to mix vintage and new. If I'm wearing something new and trendy, I like to mix it up with some vintage so it looks more unique. Also, I love to wear contrasting colors and patterns together.
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Posted June 7th, 2013 23:24
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Olivia H.
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Katy A.
Outfit details:
Recreate the look with Katy's Chanel Inspired Chain Ribbon Necklace Tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Easy and elegant, but still on trend. I love mixing high and low pieces, and bold, bright colors!
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
My Chanel quilted bag -- it was a birthday and anniversary present a year and a half ago!
Who are your style icons?
Rachel Bilson, Blake Lively, and Kate Middleton
Do you have any favourite designers?
Too many to name!
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
The Galleria in Houston has so many amazing stores, and Houston's consignment stores are amazing! I've found really high-end designer pieces for a tiny fraction of what they cost initially!
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I have a sewing machine that I break out for the occasional DIY project, and I love making small pieces like jewelry and accessories!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Think about your closet and what pieces you gravitate to, and develop them into your signature style! You don't have to wear every trend, but pick one or two that speak to you and interpret them your own way!
By
aneniine
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