7 Days 7 Ways – A Week of Getting Dressed

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I said it last week already: the summer slump has arrived. And when daycare closes for staff training, it somehow feels even more ... slumpy. So join me for a week of weather mood swings and the never-ending shuffle between caregiving and actual work. Just your average week as a self-employed mum.

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Monday was a daycare day off thanks to staff training. Somehow, though, I still managed to get a ton of work done thanks to some very solid tag-teaming with my boyfriend. Lately, we've become a really good team regarding self-employment and childcare. We also make a conscious effort to carve out little moments together throughout the day that go beyond the standard breakfast and dinner routine.

For a day split between my desk and the playground, I reached for my current favourite thing to wear: a simple long-sleeve tee. It's unbelievably soft, and while I initially resisted spending that much on such a basic piece, I'm already convinced it was worth every penny because the quality is just that good. The trousers are my beloved Arket wool-blend balloon pants (don't worry, they're lightweight enough for summer), and the shoes are a Vinted find from Soeur. I genuinely wish I owned these buttery-soft ballet flats in every colour. They feel like walking barefoot.

Tuesday was another daycare-free day, but this time we had a plan: we spent half the day at a children’s museum with one of my son’s little friends. Which meant I had exactly one dressing goal: comfort.

I’d been eyeing these Weekday balloon trousers for ages and, after yet another outfit post by Carin Falk, finally admitted defeat. There was no getting around them anymore.

I still want to recreate her styling with a vintage band tee. The only thing missing is the perfect band tee. Pair it with my red leather flip-flops? I have a feeling that’s going to be a very good outfit. Until then, I decided to experiment with grey and brown instead – two colours I rarely wear together. In fact, I had a pretty strong aversion to grey for years, but lately I’ve been slowly warming up to it, one outfit at a time.

Will these trousers make it into my suitcase for our holiday with my in-laws? Absolutely. Do I also want them now in Black and White? Absolutely.

And when something works, why not wear the same trousers again? This time, styled more like Carin Falk – with black ballet flats.

Wednesday, daycare was finally back. But it was my turn to cook for the kids (yes, the parents cook for our daycare, and I absolutely love it. Truly the best daycare in Berlin. Don’t argue with me.) So once again, I needed an outfit that was comfortable, practical, and forgiving when it came to the inevitable splashes and stains.

The red windbreaker is a vintage find from Doppelreiher that I picked up for €40. Underneath, I kept things very simple with a black long-sleeve tee. Did I feel a little bit like I was wearing pyjamas? Yes. But, like... Margot Robbie in Australia wearing pyjamas.

In the evening, I headed to an annual summer dinner hosted by one of my clients and her team. (Fun fact: alongside writing, I also work as a freelance creative consultant on digital strategy, influencer campaigns, affiliate marketing, and social media.)

I wore a white silk blouse with an Asian-inspired silhouette that I found in a vintage shop in Milan, paired with simple black tailored trousers and my white pumps (amazing Vinted find). The restaurant’s interior? Absolutely dreamy.

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