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Why we buy clothes we never wear (understanding fashion psychology)
There is always that one piece.
Still in your wardrobe, still in perfect condition, but somehow… never worn.
You remember why you bought it and how right it felt in that moment.
So what happened? Why we buy clothes we never wear?
orianetonnerre
1 day ago3 min read


Hot weather, cool outfits: How to stay stylish without overheating
Some outfits look perfect… until you step outside.
The heat hits and everything shifts. The fabric sticks, the fit feels off, and what seemed effortless five minutes ago suddenly feels like too much. Not because the outfit is wrong, but because it wasn't built for this. So let's talk about hot weather, cool outfits.
orianetonnerre
Jul 102 min read


Shopping Buddies: Good or Bad idea?
"Do you like it?"
It’s a simple question. The one you ask your shopping buddies.
You say it without thinking. In a fitting room, in front of a mirror, or mid-scroll with a screenshot already copied.
orianetonnerre
Jul 32 min read


Travel Style tip: Comfortable, but never careless
Travel Style tip: Comfortable, but never careless.
There is a very specific moment when you travel it's the moment you travel itself.
Not at home, and not yet at your destination, just in-between.
But somewhere between comfort and practicality… something gets lost.
orianetonnerre
Jun 263 min read


How to make your outfits look more "put together"
That, to me, is the real question.
Because if “put together” was only about clothes, it should work every time. But it doesn’t.
orianetonnerre
Jun 192 min read


Why we have "Good outfit day" and "Bad outfit day"
Some mornings, everything works.
You get dressed almost without thinking. The pieces fall into place like they were meant to be. You look in the mirror, and there is nothing to adjust. It just feels... perfect.
And some mornings… nothing feels right.
orianetonnerre
Jun 113 min read


Style Challenge: Stepping outside your comfort zone
There is something particular about this kind of challenge.
At first, it feels simple. Almost obvious. You think you understand it before even starting.
But the difficulty doesn’t appear immediately.
It comes later, in small, almost invisible moments.
orianetonnerre
Jun 54 min read


Style beyond age: Dressing for your personality not your birth year
“Why don’t you wear something adapted to your age?”
“After 30, mini skirts don’t look good.”
I’ve heard that sentence more times than I can count. So let's talk about style beyond age.
orianetonnerre
May 293 min read


Why a bag is more than an outfit finisher
"You have too many bags" I have heard that sentence few times to be honest.
And maybe it is true.
I always have loved bags, I think I got that from my Mom.
She always had a certain amount of those pieces in her wardrobe, she loves to change, to coordinate them with her outfit. And sometimes she get bored and I am the one adopting a new fashion baby into my own wardrobe.
orianetonnerre
May 222 min read


What should I wear when I don't know the dress code
“Do you know the dress code?” I asked my husband while opening my wardrobe.
His answer was quick and pretty clear:
“No, not really.”
And suddenly, I wasn’t looking for an outfit to match a certain dress code anymore.
Instead, I was navigating unknown waters. A wardrobe full of pieces, colors, and different stories, but without any guideline it could be a success or a complete miss for all I knew.
orianetonnerre
May 153 min read


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
May 83 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
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