TEATOX with me

As you guys might have already found out on Instagram, I've been tea-toxing!

So, first of all, what is tea-toxing ? It seems like everyone is talking about tea-tox and is doing some kind of tea-toxing at the moment, but why? Well, tea-tox is basically just a new way to detox by using tea, of course in combination with a healthy balanced diet and exercise. The ingredients of tea-tox teas help to encourage your metabolism and flushes out toxins of your body. There’s evidence that drinking flavonoid-rich tea protects your heart, skin, brain, and bones and helps you to manage stress and maintain weight. Of course a tea-tox is not going to work wonders and will make you lose weight just by drinking a cup of tea twice a day, but in combination with a balanced diet and physical training, it can help you to lose weight more easily. 
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EFFORTLESS CHIC - LEATHER & DENIM

Don't we all have days when we are standing in front of our closet, which actually is chock-full, but we just don't have anything to wear?? Does this sound familiar to you? 

I've got the solution! -

Check out your mister's closet (or your brother's or daddy's)! 

Well, that's what I did Yesterday and found this amazing denim shirt, which I matched with a leather skirt, statement jewelry and black Superga sneakers. 

Such an easy, effortless and trendy everyday look. 

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THE18THDISTRICT EVENT - VIENNA AWARDS 2014

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MODERN SPRING PRINCESS - CANNELING MY INNER CARRIE BRADSHAW

Since I've seen the famous Sex and the City episode where Carrie wears this gorgeous pale tiffany blue tulle skirt, I wanted to wear such a skirt.  One of the first things that come to my mind when I think of Carrie Bradshaw is tulle, tulle, tulle and even more tulle and of course all the amazing dresses and skirts. So guess what  was my first thought when I saw this stunning skirt by Katrin Kafka ;) 

Well, this skirt definitelly isn't an everyday piece and there might only be a few occasions to wear it, but alone because of that exceedingly great feeling wearing this piece, it's so worth its salt. 

Ah I can tell you guys, I had so much fun shooting this look and channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw.

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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW - H&M Conscious Exclusive Collection III

Wohoo, tomorrow H&M's new Conscious Exclusive Collection launches. 

Before I'm going to present you one more total look of this collection, let's talk about the idea behind the Conscious Collections. 

''H&M Conscious'' is the name for all H&M's work for a more sustainable fashion future.

Their vision is that all their operations should be run in a way that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Their regular coordinated Conscious Collections are the forefront of fashion & sustainability. As we can see, they show very cleary that choosing ''greener'' fashion doesn't mean compromising on design or price. 

H&M wants to make more sustainable choices in fashion affordable and desirable to as many people as possible. 

The perfect location for shooting this magical dress, definitelly was pure nature.

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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW - H&M Conscious Exclusive Collection II

PRINCESS FOR ONE DAY 

 I love it when clothes totally change my mood and posture within seconds. The moment I put on this fantastic dress of the upcoming H&M Conscious Exclusive Collection (read about all the details here), I felt like a Princess, and immediately started thinking about Grace Kelly and Princess Rania, two breathtakingly beautiful women. 

Oh, and I already started thinking of upcoming occasions, to give this stunning dress a proper debut, the Vienna Awards gala, would definitely be such an occasion, but I already chose the gown for this event some weeks ago. 

And now, let's start playing princess together in our thoughts ...... 

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HELLO SPRING

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HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY THE18THDISTRICT!

Oh wow, time flies, I can hardly believe it, but THE18THDISTRICT turns two today! 

Two years ago, after puzzling over the challenging idea of starting my own blog and after a long and careful consideration - I did it, I started THE18THDISTRICT. 

The past two years have truly been so wonderful and it's quite hard to believe that my beloved blog already turns two today. 

Well, of course my blog wasn't the first styleblog and due to the fact that I live in Austria (which isn't the biggest and most fashionable country), starting this adventure wasn't that easy, thanks to the users on various online fashion platforms like chicisimo, chictopia, stylight  and lookbook, the blog already caught the attention of fashionistas from all over the world and some of my outfits were featured on nytimes.com, vogue.es, elle.uk, InStyle, Woman Magazine, Madonna Magazine, Ootd MAGAZINE, Streetstyleseconds, to name but a few.
I had the chance to start many wonderful collaborations (with H&M Austria, Jacques Lemans, Welovefurs, Miano, Equa, to name just a few9,  I got the chance to write my own story in Woman magazine, attended Fashion Week, got invitations to many different events and met people I would have never had the chance to meet without my blog, 

After two years of blogging and sharing my passions and looks, I can say, starting this adventure has definitely been the right decision. 

I want to thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for your support, your likes on facebook, Instagram,  Facebook. Twitter & co and for all your lovely and supporting emails and comments.

The18thdistrict and I also owe special thanks to my boyfriend and my sister - thank you for taking all the wonderful pictures and your support <3

Thank you ever so much! 

Happy 2nd Birthday THE18THDISTRICT ! 

GIVEAWAY - win a print by I See Noise

I'm a huge fan of  I See Noise Prints and those of you who have been following me for a while, know that I own a few prints and might have seen them here or on Instagram already. 

I stumbled over I See Noise on Etsy about 1 1/2 years ago and immediately fell in love with all the amazing hand made 24k gold and Sterling Silver prints. 

 I See Noise prints are original, one of a kind pieces of art created by talented Randa Salloum. 

Lovely Randa and I have been planning a giveaway for quite a while, so I'm more than happy, to announce that we finally managed to set this giveaway up and are collaborating.

 You guys, will have the chance to win one (!!!) 24k gold or Sterling Silver I See Noise print of your choice. 

This print will definitely make your home more beautiful and sparkling . ;) 

Here you can see two of my prints .....

In my bathroom

and in the living room

How to enter :

* Follow THE18THDISTRICT & I See Noise  on Facebook 

* Leave a comment below stating why you want to win and a way for me to contact you. 

You can also enter this giveaway via Facebook and Instagram - Check out my accounts there to find out how to enter. 

***Winners will be chosen via random.org / Giveaway ends on Wednesday 22nd of January 2014 at 6 pm CET / only one (!!!!!) entry per person / 1 winner will win one (!) print of choice by I See Noise without frame  / Giveaway is open worldwide***

GOOD LUCK !!!

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THE18THDISTRICT ♥ JACQUES LEMANS

As you might have read in one of my previous posts already, THE18THDISTRICT and Jacques Lemans teamed up.Jacques Lemans is one of the leading watch producers worldwide and based in wonderful Carinthia. As a full range supplier it's the company's philosophy to provide all partners and customers with outstanding high quality master pieces. The highly skilled staff of JL only uses high quality materials, like Japanese and Swiss automatic watch mechanism, high grade leather, solid stainless steel, sapphire glass and high-tech ceramic. 

Jacques Lemans watches are unique and precious high quality pieces, definitely perfect constant companions.

Both watches I'm wearing here are part of the LA PASSION collection, I chose these two watches, as they are super fancy and easy to combine either to a casual outfit or a sexy little black dress ;)

I'm wearing watch Porto 1-1527D and watch Rome 1-1571ZG both by JACQUES LEMANS

THE VEILED BEANIE

 

Leather and fur are definitely my favorite combination of the season, simply the perfect match and you always look chic and dressed up, yet cool and stylish. 

My special DIY veil beanie definitely is the highlight of this outfit.

Isn't this beanie a fun and eye-catching accessory? 

I totally love it ;) 

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2nd Advent Sunday - WeLoveFURS Giveaway

Happy 2nd Advent Sunday!

As I've promised you already, there will be a special giveaway every Advent Sunday, so here is the second one. 

The lovely people from WeLoveFurs and I teamed up and now you can win this wonderful white knitted wool beanie with a super fluffy fur pompom. As you all know, I love beanies and they are an absolute winter ''Must-have Accessory'' for me. They keep you warm, cosy and are always an eye-catching accessory. This beanie form WeLoveFurs is made of 100% pure lamb wool and raccoon.

Do you want to win this super trendy beanie ?

All you have to do is the following : 

* Follow WeLoveFurs and The18thdistrict on Facebook 

* Leave a comment below with a way for me to contact you 

Or 

Enter the giveaway on Facebook or Instagram 

* All details about how you can enter there can be found on both my accounts here and here. 

**Winners will be chosen via random.org / Giveaway ends on Friday, 13th of December 10am CET / only one (!!!!!) entry per person / 1 winner will win the white beanie from WeLoveFurs / Giveaway is open worldwide

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First snow of the season

All my Instagram followers might have seen me sporting this wonderful fur jacket from WeLoveFurs before.  

As I'm always freezing in winter, I like to wrap my body in warm, super fluffy clothes, like this wonderful jacket made of rabbit fur & raccoon. This unique jacket can either be worn in a casual way with leather pants or jeans, or in a more classy and elegant way (I'm going to show you that in a few days). 

I spent my last weekend at home, in Carinthia, where I was lucky enough to enjoy the first snow of the season. (have a look at the last picture - winter wonderland at its finest ;))

On Saturday I combined this fluffy jacket with leather pants, a burgundy red beanie, a matchy-matchy gloves and UGG boots. Well, Ugg Boots might not be the most beautiful and fashionable boots I can think of, but they are the warmest, for sure.

PS: On Sunday there will be a special WeLoveFurs giveaway ;) Stay tuned! 

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1st Advent Sunday - MIANO Giveaway CLOSED!

Hi guys,
the winner of the Miano liebenswerte Kostbarkeiten giveaway has been chosen by random.org and it's number 14!
Congratulation! The winner will be contacted by email or Facebook, so look out for it 
Thanks to everyone who entered!
My dear followers, you all can get a 15% discount with the ***code: XMAS2013*** on your order on www.miano.at!
Start shopping! Miano bracelets are the perfect X-mas gifts!
xoxo
TEAM THE18THDISTRICT and Sandra Miano-Konrad - MIANO

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LOOK #1 for WOMAN MAGAZINE

For the latest issue of WOMAN magazine, Austria's leading magazine for women and lifestyle, I styled two different looks with pieces by H&M. 

Today I'd like to show you the first one, for this look I started off with a bodycon black pencil skirt, a black cropped top and black booties with transparent heels. 

Cropped tops in winter? WHY NOT?!- the super fluffy faux fur jacket keeps me warm and my kidneys healthy. To make the look more special I pimped it with this special statement necklace and the super cute cat ear hat ( which you can also find in this post ). 

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Look No.2 - ISABEL MARANT POUR H&M x TOM FORD

Here is my second outfit styled with pieces of the Isabel Marant pour H&M collection, which hits the stores on November 14th. 

For this look I chose the grey/white silk trousers, a loose white T-Shirt and again the embellished heels from the collection and combined it with a black A-line-cut black coat from my closet and very edgy Tom Ford sunglasses. I tried to reinterpret the Isabel Marant pour H&M campaign in these pictures and I've to say, I'm quite happy with the outcome. 

I love the puristic parisian style of Isabel Marant, which tells us, that it doesn't need much to look cool, stylish, feminine, not overstyled, but yet put together perfectly. 

Again, I'm in love with the trousers, they are so smooth and light, thanks to the silk fabric. 

How do you like the mix of Isabel Marant & Tom Ford ? - I love it ;) 

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ISABEL MARANT pour H&M

Some of us might have been crossing off the days on their calendars and now it's only less than two weeks away. No, it's not Christmas, it's the highly anticipated Isabel Marant pour H&M collection. I'm totally in love with this super cool special collection, which represents Isabel Marant's special Parisian bohemian aesthetic perfectly. 

Leather cropped trousers, an embellished trophy jacket, printed jeans, mannish outerwear, slouchy boots with fringed detailing and studded heels, the collection doesn't disappoint at all. Also don't forget to have a look at the men's collection, which definitely offers great pieces too. 

Normally cold sweat would appear on my forehead when thinking about the previous launches of H&M designer collaborations. First you have to queue for hours outside the stores in near darkness, then the ''tagging process'' starts (you get colored wristbands), before you are led into the special shopping area in the shop, where you are given around three minutes shopping time to grab your spoils. 

Wow, I'm so glad that I'm lucky enough to be invited to a Pre-Shopping event by H&M, which means, no queuing and no raging shopping madness. 

And even more news concerning this special Isabel Marant collection and THE18THDISTRICT will come up, which will be revealed next week. 

Can't wait to talk about this on Wednesday! 

Meanwhile, start making your wishlist now, before the collection lands in stores on the 14th of November. 

So, to help you, here are my personal top picks from the ladies-wear range.

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I ♥ BEANIES

It's getting colder outside and the ''beanie-season'' starts. Beanies are my number one accessory in autumn/winter, they give every outfit a cool touch, keep your head warm and in Vienna (which is one of the windiest cities) a beanie sometimes serves a as a hairstyle saver. At the moment you can find lots of different beanies in the shops, from sporty ones to glamorous and very edgy ones. 

The one from JIL SANDER definitely is on my personal wish list at the moment. 

Happy Sunday! 

xoxo

Q.F 

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AUTUMN IS HERE - FUR VEST TIME

Now autumn with its ravishing beauty has definitely arrived in Austria. Currently the nature is at its peak of wide range of fall colors, simply wonderful and perfect for a shooting outside.

The wonderful fur vest from WeLoveFurs is perfect for transition time, when its still to warm for a coat, but already to cold to only wear a pullover or shirt.

WeLoveFurs is one of the few fur companies, which offer its ''GREEN COLLECTION''. It's very important to them to use furs in the most eco-friendly and diligent way as possible. The ''GREEN COLLECTION'' represents maximum preservation of resources and sustainability within fur tailoring. For this collection they only use furs, which are by-products from the food industry and also carefully recycled furs. 

The fur vest is part of this collection and due to its modern and chic look, it's easy to combine either in a casual or glamorous way. 

I decided to wear the vest in a very relaxed, yet glamorous and super trendy grunge look. 

For the ''icing of the cake'' of this look, I put on my new super cute hat from H&M. 

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