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The Cost-per-wear equation: A smarter way to shop
Today, there are countless ways to build a wardrobe at a lower cost: second-hand, upcycling, swapping.
But one concept remains consistently underestimated:
Cost-per-wear.
orianetonnerre
1 hour ago4 min read


Quiet Luxury: Looking expensive without the logo
“Quiet luxury” is overused, misunderstood, and dangerously close to becoming a cliché.
Flattened into beige moodboards and TikTok capsules wardrobes (which most of the time have more to do with fast fashion than luxury), it’s often reduced to an aesthetic.
orianetonnerre
Mar 63 min read


Dressing-Up even when you don't have to
There are days when I have nowhere to go.
No meetings. No dinners. Just a simple day at home with no one to impress.
And still, some day I will dress up.
Because dressing up, for me, has never been about the occasion.
orianetonnerre
Feb 273 min read


Sleeping Closet method: How to love more and longer
I love my clothes, I cherish every pieces. But sometimes... I don’t want to wear them anymore.
What if the problem isn’t your closet, but how often you see it?
What if loving your clothes longer meant letting them sleep?
What is the sleeping closet method
orianetonnerre
Feb 203 min read


Matching or Coordinating your outfit with your partner
Matching or Coordinating your outfit with your partner.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so I decided to write a fashion post that includes your partner.
After all, we already share our lives with them. Why not occasionally share our fashion sensibilities too?
orianetonnerre
Feb 133 min read


My opinion on the "One in, One out" rule
Your closet is full, the hangers are stuck with each other, and the pile on your shelf is standing almost magically... until you try to grab something.
That’s usually the cue: it’s time to declutter.
A lot of people will swear that if you stick with the "One in, One out" rule this type of situation would have never happened in the first place.
orianetonnerre
Feb 63 min read


Reclaiming your closet: How to let go of clothes that no longer serve you
It’s January, it’s cold, and we just want to stay home with a warm cup of coffee in our hand.
Since we are longing for the comfort and the warmth of our own home maybe it’s time to take a look at our closet.
orianetonnerre
Jan 304 min read


Why some clothes feel like you and others just don’t
Why some clothes feel like you and others just don’t. We’ve all lived that moment: slipping into something that instantly clicks, as if the fabric knows our mood better than we do.
And then there are the pieces that look beautiful, make perfect sense on paper… yet the second we put them on, something inside of is saying: No. Not today. This is not me.
orianetonnerre
Jan 234 min read


Fashion Risk-Taking: Why playing it safe won’t make you shine
Fashion Risk-taking. We live in a society terrified of standing out. Terrified of judgment, of whispers, of the eternal question we’ve all heard at least once in our head: “But… what will people think?”
And honestly? So what?
orianetonnerre
Jan 164 min read


Forget your usual fashion resolutions, try these instead
Forget your usual fashion resolutions, try these instead.
Every January, we write the same promises:
Buy less.
Dress better.
Stop impulse shopping.
Become a fashion saint, essentially.
orianetonnerre
Jan 93 min read


Glove as fashion statement
Once upon a time, gloves were a matter of etiquette. The finishing touch of refinement, a symbol of poise. But today? They’ve evolved into a mark of attitude, a deliberate gesture of self-expression.
orianetonnerre
Dec 26, 20253 min read


Minimalist or Maximalist Christmas
Minimalist or Maximalist Christmas
I’m minimalist, unless it’s Christmas.
If you step into my home any other time of the year, you’ll find calm tones, clean lines, and a certain sense of quiet balance. But once December rolls around, it’s another story entirely. Lights appear in every corner, a forest of ornaments invades the shelves, and suddenly I’m the kind of person who owns more ribbons than wrapping paper.
orianetonnerre
Dec 19, 20254 min read


My personal Winter essentials list
My personal Winter essentials list
All I want for the winter is Youuuu
Mariah Carey has officially begun to defrost a few weeks ago, which can only mean one thing: Winter is coming.
The cold months are around the corner, bringing with them a slower rhythm, thicker layers, that familiar craving for warmth, both literal and emotional.
orianetonnerre
Dec 12, 20254 min read


The Rise of AI in Fashion
Welcome to the rise of AI fashion, where artificial intelligence promises to understand your wardrobe, your rhythm, your silhouette, even your personality.
But as convenient as it all sounds, one question lingers in the back of my mind:
“Can a machine really understand the version of me I choose to become every morning?”
orianetonnerre
Dec 5, 20253 min read


The Power of a Great Coat
If fashion is storytelling, then coats are the prologue. They are the first hello and the last goodbye of your outfit. And trust me, they matter more than we think.
orianetonnerre
Nov 28, 20253 min read


How personal joy can transcend fashion rules
Let’s talk about the fashion rules.
The ones that dictate whether a color flatters your skin tone, whether a shape “works” for your body type, what bag belongs to the daytime and which lipstick should wait until after sunset. The rules that tell what style is acceptable for a wedding, a work dinner, or even a casual Sunday brunch.
orianetonnerre
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Dopamine Dressing
When was the last time you slipped into an outfit that made you feel unstoppable?
I am not talking about feeling pretty on a certain day or happy to see our outfit seems neat and coordinated properly. I am talking about feeling truly alive, energetic, with a boost of confidence? That, is the magic of “Dopamine Dressing”.
orianetonnerre
Nov 14, 20253 min read


The benefit of the timeshare method
Let me share a little strategy I swear by: the timeshare method.
Your wallet will feel better. The planet will thank you. And your closet? It will stop groaning under the weight of pieces you’ll wear twice before forgetting. So why not give it a try?
orianetonnerre
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Why you should occasionally wear something that scares you
Doing something that scares you isn’t truly about fear.
The things that unsettle us are rarely threats. They are more like reflections. Mirrors pointing to the places we avoid, the parts of us still unexplored.
Step past routine, and suddenly new sides appear: boldness, curiosity, the refusal to shrink. Fear isn’t the point, it’s the spark! And beyond it lies confidence, freedom, and the kind of joy that only comes from growth.
orianetonnerre
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Wardrobe guilt: Why we keep clothes we never wear
We’ve all done it.
You open your closet, trying to ignore that blouse with the tags still on. Or that dress that’s been collecting dust for years. The growing pile of “maybe” or “one day…”
But here’s the truth: those clothes rarely see daylight again. And instead of supporting us, they sit there, holding space, holding dust and mainly… holding guilt.
So why is it so hard to let them go?
orianetonnerre
Oct 24, 20253 min read
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