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Are expensive clothes worth it? My designer perspective
Comfort in fashion has always been a bit of a paradox. On one hand, slipping into something soft, easy, and effortlessly wearable feels like a warm embrace. On the other, dressing down has often been accused of being careless or of not respecting an occasion, a setting, or even oneself.
To be clear, I have nothing against comfort. In fact, I welcome it with open arms. Working primarily from home, I understand the undeniable appeal of cozy fabrics and relaxed silhouettes.
orianetonnerre
3 days ago3 min read


The difference between being stylish and trying too hard
Sometimes I’ve wondered what really separates being stylish from trying too hard.
Because the line is thin.
I’ve seen outfits on the street that were bold, layered, unexpected, and... they worked. And I’ve seen similar outfits that felt… off. Too much. Too loud. Almost uncomfortable.
orianetonnerre
May 12 min read


Fashion advices that sound smart but feels empty
6 years old. I was 6 years old when I discovered my passion for fashion.
I remember so many titles that sounded promising:
“5 fashion tips for…”
“The 10 best fashion advices…”
And let’s be honest, the situation is no different today.
orianetonnerre
Apr 244 min read


Trying the “No Black Challenge”: How it changed my relationship with color
I love black clothes. And I love a good challenge.
So when I came across the “No Black Challenge,” it felt almost obvious.
Not really as a dare nor as a detox. But as a way to observe and to see if I could learn something through it.
orianetonnerre
Apr 173 min read


The art of the outfit
A step-by-step guide to create the perfect outfit.
Done. Now you’re an outfit expert.
Is that really enough?
An outfit is not a checklist (or at least, not only).
It’s a composition.
orianetonnerre
Apr 103 min read


How to organize your closet for easy styling: By color? Type? or occasion?
Organizing by color. Organizing by type. Organizing by occasion.
On paper, it sounds perfect. But is it really the best way to organize your closet for styling ?
orianetonnerre
Apr 33 min read


Pastel vs Bold: The two sides of Spring dressing
Every year, it’s the same story. Spring arrives, and fashion magazines and blogs revive the same eternal debate: pastel vs. bold.
Are we surprised? Not really.
The conversation comes back like clockwork, with only one variable changing: the colors officially crowned by the season. Some years, pastel takes the lead. Other years, bold dominates. And sometimes, we are told to embrace both, as long as they align perfectly with the trend forecast.
orianetonnerre
Mar 272 min read


Why people are afraid to wear color (and how to overcome it)
Why people are afraid to wear color (and how to overcome it)
When I was a child, and later a teenager, I loved color.
I wore it instinctively. Bright, playful, joyful. My clothes felt like an extension of my mood, my energy, my happiness.
orianetonnerre
Mar 203 min read


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
Mar 134 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
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