Meet my new companion

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I have bought this biker jacket from H&M a few weeks ago but never had the chance to wear it because of the still cold weather in Graz. But today there was warm wind and nicer temperatures and I took out my new companion.

Despite that this jacket is not made of leather it has the typical biker cut with the asymmetrical front, zippers and snaps. I like its textured white fabric a lot, because it is more feminine than leather but is more appropriate for spring/summer than winter. Biker jackets can be worn both in a rock and a super chic variant. But I would never ride a bike with it! However, this jacket is easy to combine with jeans but also a cocktail dress. 

I took the more elegant road in black and white with a touch of gold from the scarf. More outfit combinations are yet to come. This biker style jacket will become one of my major wardrobe staples. 

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Have you already made these things right to be a stylish woman? Or do you still need some tips for becoming more chic? On Popsugar you will find 15 useful habits of fashionistas here  and these are really good ones. 

Every blogger dreams of more readers. How to redirect your readers to older post somewhere in your blog archives, you can find here on the blog The nectar collective of Melissa. We can always need some blogger advice. 

Sarah Jessica Parker turned 50 this week.  Her brilliant carrier was presented on this site of the telegraph.co. Look back with her and smile.

Endless long legs -everybody wants them. Especially in spring and summer with warmer temperatures we like to show them. 5 easy tips how to let your legs appear longer gives us Deborah on her fashion blog fabulousafter40.com. 

Easter is around the corner. Although the weather here is rather cold, maybe some Easter DIY puts us into Easter mood. On the blog Cocorosa Chantals has put togeth the loveliest and easiest Easter DIY ideas with eggs. Happy crafting!

Black & white culottes

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Wide pants love sneakers

Wide pants auf polyvore

As could have been clearly seen on the streets of New York, London, Milano and Paris during fashion month a trend erupted: many more wide pants than skinny jeans.

I also love my Marlene pants! Since I am tall, I like to wear mine with white sneakers. This way, the elegant pants get a cool note, which I love. But also petite women and female figures can perfectly wear wide pants. They only should combine high heels with them. The pants should by all means reach over the ankles. And it is vital to put a tighter top into the pants. Otherwise they might appear a little bit bulky. 

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Ines de la Fressange - model and muse of Karl Lagerfeld is standing for Paris chic. She was interviewed by Leandra Medine and the blogger has compromised a list of 5 things, every woman should have according to Ines de la Fressange on her blog Man Repeller. 

Should super skinny models get banned from the runways? France is planning a law to prohibit women with a BMI under 18 to participate in advertising or being under contract with a model agency. More information on the blog Fashion Gone Rouge. By the way, Israel has already such a law. 

19 facts about Zara you probably didn't know are presented on Popsugar's site here. 

11 years ago the TV series "Sex and the City" came to an end. It was a nice time with Carrie and friends and after two movies I still cannot get enough of these women's stories. On Refinery 29 you can now watch unpublished scenes from season 6.

Spring is tulips time! How to decorate the typical spring flowers shows us Emily H on her blog threadsandblooms.com.

On Friday, March 20 there was a partial solar eclipse over Europe. You can find exciting pictures here. I also discovered an amazing video from the Nasa of the sun which I to share with you here.

Chiara Ferragni spent a day with Chanel. After the Chanel fashion show fall 2015 in Paris she was also invited to the Chanel-Boutique and also to the apartment of Coco Chanel. Pictures you find on her blog The blonde salad. Further pictures of the exclusive appartement are shown on The Coveteur. 

Leather and knit

One of my favorite combinations:

Leather and knit by fourtyand featuring a black skirt

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Wow Chanel! Karl Lagerfeld has again pulled something great together for his Paris fashion show. In four weeks the Grand Palais was transformed into a 3000 m2 big Brasserie.  Here are pictures of the show on one of my favorite fashion blogs: journelles.de. 

You always wanted to know where fashion trends originate? A comprehensive explanation on how trends arise and how long it takes until they arrive in the shops and when they sell out. Look here on popfashion for this information.

Do you sleep well? On byrdie.com I have found an article with a lot of tips on how to fall asleep and sleep through. Here the link. Relaxing sleep is very important for body and soul.

Fashion month with international designers's outlook on the new fall and winter Fashion has ended. A trend preview from Paris is available on Fashion Gone Rouge. If you are interested follow this link.