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a cure for the winter blues
10. January 2013 15:43 3 Comments

Oh, how I loathe the Berlin winter. We are already 10 days in and I haven’t yet seen the sun this year. The forecast says it is only going to get worse in the coming days. Maybe this is the perfect opportunity to share a little preview of summer. What better antidote to the grey skies and constant rain than these “Marlene” clutches in hot candy wrapper metallic shades? They will be available from early February through the online store and in selected boutiques. Just looking at them, I feel better already. What do you think? Do you like them?
james castle online shop
23. November 2012 10:27 Leave a Comment

I am very proud to announce the opening of my new online store: shop.jamescastle.de. This new web-shop will sell a selection of the hand crafted pieces I create in my Berlin studio, accompanied by designs made to the highest standards in Italy. Launched now, I will be adding new items regularly so be sure to keep visiting the store when you want to treat yourself with something special.

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multi-coloured
18. October 2012 16:52 Leave a Comment

Since I made that first “Marlene bag”, it’s fair to say I’ve made it in a few different colours. Some have been my idea, made simply because I wanted to, or because I found a leather that I just had to work with. Others have been made to match someone’s look for a wedding or Christmas party.

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not clowning around
15. October 2012 14:22 Leave a Comment

With the exception of the check shirt, a lot of men stay well clear of pattern with their clothing. I think many have the feeling that it’s too flamboyant, too full of pitfalls to try out. Especially now that neckties are worn less often it’s possible to avoid pattern completely if you want to. Men look great in a plain shirt with chinos, a navy blazer worn over top, so why rock the boat?

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last days of summer
25. September 2012 18:33 Leave a Comment

Saturday was the officially the first day of autumn, and boy did it feel like it. Despite the sun shining it felt 10 degrees colder, it was windy, and horse chestnuts littered the pavements like marbles on a childrens playmat. Grudgingly, giving in to the change in season, I had to put on some socks.

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I'm Marlene and this is my blog, where I share stories about style, beauty, design and all things that spruce up the everyday. I like men's shirts, good tailoring and a kick-ass red lipstick. My grandmother taught me that one can never own too many shoes. And who would I be to question my grandmother.

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