When this summer eventually decides to make an appearance in Berlin, I know what I'll wear to greet it. A white dress. It's part of summer like eating cherries, picnics in the park and swimming in the lake.
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Remember when I said I wanted to show you the rest of Kathrin's sensational Fashion Week outfit "tomorrow"? So, that was five days ago. But here it is now! We had about ten seconds to take the picture and - what can I say? - she's a total pro in front of the camera, too.
P.S. I need a printed pencil skirt. Now. Suggestions? 
Alright, so here's how I blog during fashion week (or, really, any other week): late at night, glass of red wine to my right, box of Manner Schnitten to my left, on the sofa, thinking "Well, I could always write that post tomorrow..." A thought usually followed by more red wine, then bed. Yesterday, Kathrin showed me how it's done: laptop in her bag, writing [...] 
As I'm typing this, my feet are up on a chair, still aching a little bit from last night. I threw on some heels for the opening party (well, parties) of fashion week. Which felt good - until I got out of the last cab and hobbled down the street towards home. That's when I wished I'd worn a cool pair of boots and a denim overall like Laura. Such a great, easy [...] My book Stilvoll is out now.
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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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