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Oriane Tonnerre
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Set and Coordination: is it stylish or is it a fashion faux pas?
I find that funny how set and coordination have always had a strange reputation.
Some years, they are everywhere. The fashion trends described them as stylish, almost essential.
And then, other years, they're suddenly "too much," "old-fashioned," or simply not fashionable anymore.
orianetonnerre
1 day ago3 min read


The Art of accessorizing
If the clothes only start making sense once you've added three necklaces, oversized earrings, a belt, six bracelets and a statement bag... maybe the outfit wasn't really working to begin with.
To me, a good outfit should already feel complete on its own without accessorizing.
Accessories don't create style. They are simply here to help you express it a little more clearly.
orianetonnerre
Sep 113 min read


What should I wear to a job interview
Few outfits carry as much pressure as the "what should I wear to a job interview".
Is this too formal?
Too casual?
Too much color?
Not enough personality?
What happened most of the time is confusion. Sometimes getting dressed even become stressful, and let's be honest, going to an interview is already doing enough on that side.
We don't need the extra pressure.
orianetonnerre
Sep 43 min read


Shopping Online: Why some clothes look great in photos but different in real life?
Shopping online comes with its own kind of excitement. And sometimes, its own kind of disappointment.
The package arrives at your door. You open it immediately already imagining the outfit you will create with it. You remember the feeling, and the version of yourself you saw on the screen. And then… something feels off.
orianetonnerre
Aug 283 min read


Style Experiments: Playful way to reinvent you look
There is something uncomfortable about changing the way you dress, even if it's just temporary.
I'm not talking about a dramatic reality-TV makeover show. One day and the person seems to be totally different, personality included. No, we don't want that.
Because style experiments is never just about the clothes. It always reveals something deeper.
orianetonnerre
Aug 143 min read


Linen Love: Why this fabric is the ultimate summer essential
Linen is probably the only fabric people buy knowing it will wrinkle almost immediately.
And somehow… that’s part of the appeal.
Most fabrics are expected to stay perfectly in place. Smooth, controlled, untouched.
But linen doesn’t work like that.
Maybe that’s why linen becomes almost inevitable ultimate summer essential.
Not just because of the heat, but because of what heat changes in us.
orianetonnerre
Aug 73 min read


Why statement earrings are the best shortcut to looking put-together
I realized how important earrings were to me the moment I couldn't wear them anymore.
I've always loved them. Statement earrings, asymmetrical ones, minimal chic styles… honestly, all of them (or close).
orianetonnerre
Jul 312 min read


The influence of social media: Fashion in the digital age
It starts like any other scroll. A few minutes, nothing specific. Outfits blending into outfits. Fashion in the digital age.
You don't stop. You don't save anything. But something lands anyway, quiet enough that you don't notice.
Until later, when it shows up in what you decide to wear.
orianetonnerre
Jul 242 min read


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
Jul 173 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
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