IS A MINIMAL OUTFIT COMPLETE WITHOUT JEWELRY? – with Moliane.
If you’ve been following me for a while, you might have noticed that I’m not the biggest jewelry lover. I feel the need to keep it as minimal as possible, and also, I have a bit of a thing when it comes to combining pieces in a way that most people don’t see a problem with, which I find a bit odd.
So, for today’s article, I feature 5 accessories from Moliane, a Barcelona-based brand that translates the Mediterranean aesthetic into jewelry that adds something special and different to any basic outfit.
PIECES OF MARCH
I’d like, in a more visual and inspirational way, to look back at past months in my life and be able to remember them. Not everything that happened, but at least what I felt, what I thought, and what was worth remembering.
In this first trimester of the year, without going into very detailed pieces of my life, it has brought a lot of change and peace, and it has forced me to look outside the window and question myself, with care, with attention, and with freedom. For that, I feel completely grateful.
SILK, KNIT AND SHEER
When trying to build a personal identity through clothing, there are certain unspoken rules that quietly shape how a look is perceived, and ultimately, how interesting it becomes.
This can be achieved in many ways: playing with silhouettes, colors, or accessories. But the element I have always enjoyed the most is texture. Mixing fabrics that might not immediately come to mind when creating an outfit is often what gives it the most personality.
I HAD A BLOG 10 YEARS AGO
For a long time I didn’t even remember that I had a blog, and for an even longer period of time I couldn’t find it. I knew it still existed because I never “closed it”, but somehow, when I started looking for it, it was impossible to find. It turns out I didn’t remember the name correctly.
With that being said, it is obvious that I eventually found it, and I thought it might be interesting to take a look at it and reflect.
WARDROBE REMIX FOR SPRING
Undeniably, spring is most people’s favorite season. For me, it personally brings me back home; the feeling of the temperature, the greens, and the happy sensation of finally not suffering from the cold and not yet complaining about the heat. I tend to start feeling the presence of spring even before it begins, but I am sure I am not the only one.
FEBRUARY IN NEW YORK CITY
Spending six winter days in the city, thinking about the contrast between expectations and reality — how places we imagine for years can feel both familiar and completely different when we finally experience them.
It is not a guide or travel report, but an introspective look at memory, perception, and the quiet process of understanding a place beyond its image.
ALL–WAYS DENIM
Denim is a wardrobe constant, familiar, versatile, and endlessly adaptable. By playing with layers, textures, and proportions, a single piece can shift from relaxed to structured, simple to statement.
It’s a fabric that invites experimentation, letting you reinvent classic pieces without ever starting from scratch. Here are six ways I’m styling denim right now.
IS BOREDOM KEY TO CONSISTENCY?
Boredom is not the lack of fun. It’s just a signal from your brain that whatever is happening around you is not bringing quick dopamine. That is why boredom shows up mostly in activities that are important, repetitive or slow to show results.
Consistency, on the other hand, is usually described as doing something regularly. However, that definition is incomplete. Consistency is the ability to repeat a behavior regardless of changing emotions or circumstances. Not when you are motivated, not when it’s exciting, but when you are uninterested, distracted or bored.
THEORY SERIES: SCARF
Theory series will explore items, trends, personalities, and creative journeys from the inside. Last year I decided to create scarves, an accessory that is versatile, stylish, and playful, with endless possibilities. But even though I was immersed in the creative process I was developing, I never really took the time to investigate the accessory itself, its origin, evolution, and meaning.
CLOTHES FOR BEING THERE
For me, my best memories rarely come from the biggest plans. They usually come from moments of connection, from stepping outside my own thoughts and just being grateful and present for an evening.
So these ideas come from a simple perspective: dressing for the night, making yourself feel special without relying on sheers, sequins, or velvet.
VISITING TALINA'S STUDIO
Talina is an independent jewelry and accessories brand focused on handcrafted pieces. Unique designs made with wood beads and other materials, developed as a creative artisanal project with a very personal origin story.
THOUGHTFUL GIFT GUIDE
With the upcoming celebrations, planning ahead can really help with the inevitable Christmas gift shopping. Whether it’s for a partner, a sister, a cousin, or anyone else, doing everything last minute usually leads to buying the same type of gift over and over again without giving it much thought — and ending up in that repetitive cycle we all know too well.
WHERE DOES INSPIRATION COME FROM?
Inspiration exists in many different forms and processes for each individual. Being inspired can’t be categorized into a single creative process, it’s different and often complex for everyone.
However, inspiration can be seen as a combination of knowledge, taste, and what your surroundings provide. That combination gives creatives the freedom to explore, play, and imagine – to truly be inspired and create.
OVER–BUYING SECOND HAND IS STILL OVER–CONSUMING
Second-hand fashion often feels like an ethical free pass —it’s affordable, pre-loved, and environmentally friendly. But it’s still consumption, and when done excessively, it can perpetuate the same issues as fast fashion: clutter, waste, and a lack of intentionality.
SHIRTS
I’m taking this as a personal challenge and putting together outfits with shirts to show their variations and versatility. Not that I want to mention it, but I think some of it comes from having the OCD of ironing them perfectly or not wearing them at all — but let’s not discuss the little details.
There are many different styles, shapes, and structures for creating interesting shirt looks. My personal favorite? Definitely texture.
ANOUK'S FASHION INSIGHTS
Anouk opened a door full of possibilities to me, giving me my first job in Barcelona — and in life, outside of modeling gigs.
Six years later, I can call her one of my most beloved and close friends in Barcelona. We worked together for almost three years in Brandy Melville, and I have to admit I owe her trust in me since day one.
SPONTANEOUS LOOKBOOK
Clothes might be just clothes, and definitely are not an element of necessity, but what for others might be sports, painting, or any other hobby, for those who find themselves playing around, they’ve got the meaning you decide to give them.
Even though I do have a ‘capsule wardrobe’, I’m not the biggest fan of that principle. I’d rather experiment outside of what might be considered the essentials and play around with the dynamic of having special garments. However, there are some pieces in my wardrobe that definitely resonate with who I am and the way I like to project myself.
TIMELESS BLACK
I’ve told myself a thousand times that I’m not the “wearing black all the time” kind of girl… but, like we all do, I tend to lie to myself more often than I care to admit. Reflecting on that thought, I started remembering all those moments when I chose to go for a total black outfit — sometimes because it was easier, sometimes because it felt sexier, and sometimes simply because it was what I wanted to wear, with no specific reason at all.
What really sparked this idea, though, wasn’t just thinking about my outfits. A few months ago, something shifted. Without fully realizing it, I started buying all-black accessories — and suddenly I had a small collection of beautiful, discreet pieces that elevated my looks without trying too hard.
25 JOYFUL THINGS IN LIFE
Feeling comfortable in your own thoughts depends on the determination and time you invest in your path to feel confident about the decisions you make, and the things you defend and care about.
The 25 things I find joyful in life are the ones that make me connect in one way or another—on a deeper level with myself, and on a deeper level with other individuals. They are the small details that transform basic conversations into meaningful interactions. The feelings that reconfigure your system when something is not working properly—when you can’t stop worrying about the same things and you feel overwhelmed easily.
BACK TO BALANCE
September feels like a whole new year, and if you ask me, time moves so fast that reinventing yourself after nine months into the year and starting to reorganize and reconnect with your inner self right after summer –when the breeze turns hotter and heavier, especially in our own minds– sounds like the perfect time.
The past few months have been very intense in my daily life, and deep down I understand that I was following a path that was taking me to a very self-demanding place –which I really like and enjoy– but I am a firm believer that everything also has its own time, and joy should always be more present and tangible than anything else for the ecosystem and rhythm of life that I look forward to building.
