How to: What to wear to a job interview
07 september 2018
What to wear to a job interview? We can give dozens of tips what NOT to wear to a job interview (and we will). But how do you dress for a job interview to make a flawless impression, without losing sight of your personal style? Read our Editor’s advice...
Beauty & Care: 5 products that are surprisingly convenient to bring on holiday
01 juli 2018
What do you take with you when you go on holiday? We all have a list of must-haves that we take with us every time we go on holiday – no matter the destination. We’re sharing our holiday must-haves with you, with 5 Marie-Stella-Maris items that you probably haven’t thought of before.
FABRIC FACTS: Why Italian jersey is indispensable in your travel wardrobe
29 juni 2018
With the travel season upon us, we spend a lot of time putting together our ideal travel wardrobe. And what quality could be more perfect than Italian jersey? The one quality that guarantees a wrinkle-free appearance when taken out of your suitcase and takes up minimal space.
Fashion: 3 Summer office-wear looks
25 juni 2018
The weather is warm and sunny – perfect for outdoor, spare time activities. But even in Summer there’s work to be done. And creating strong Summer looks that are office proof doesn’t come that natural for everyone.
SALE shopping: the 8 best tips & tricks
08 juni 2018
Yes! That time has arrived again; the big Summer SALE is upon us! The perfect time to add items to your wardrobe that you’ve had an eye on for some time now but haven’t shopped yet, for some reason. With our 8 tips, you'll get the most out of your SALE shop session.
Fashion: Bright + Desert = Bright Desert
28 mei 2018
Soft and warm earth tones opposite striking bright colors – contrasts that seem miles apart and can yet strengthen each other. An open mind and guts are needed to bring these two worlds together.
Fashion: contemporary + classic = Contemporary Classic
21 mei 2018
Many different roads can lead to perfect harmony. Harmony can come from pointing out contrasts, but harmony that derives from strong similarities is the more obvious kind. We’d like to introduce you to our Contemporary Classic trend.
Fashion: Urban + Bohemian = Urban Bohemian
14 mei 2018
Cool versus feminine, sporty versus delicate, simplistic versus detailed – the Urban Bohemian trend is a combination of all these contrasts and unites two styles into one trendy whole. The contrast between feminine and masculine elements is clear.
How to choose the perfect bikini
08 mei 2018
Bright blue seas, white sandy beaches and the blistering sun. Isn’t it delightful summer and the holidays are coming up again? hat's why Perfectly Basics selected an exclusive range of the most feminine and stylish bikinis, swimsuits...
Fashion: City + Blues = City Blues
07 mei 2018
Cool, trendy and feminine elements come together in our City Blues trend. When statement qualities like cool blue denim and fashionable leather complement each other, beautiful things happen.
How to: the desk-to-dinner look
03 mei 2018
Friday, in particular, is the day to go for a drink or dinner straight from work, but what if you don’t feel like bringing a bag of clothes with you to work? We’ll show you the looks and give styling tips to easily create a day-to-night look...
Sneak peek Kyra & Ko
27 april 2018
When we talk about Dutch Design at PB, Dutch brand Kyra & Ko always gets involved in the conversation. Recently the PB-team got invited for a visit to the stylish Kyra & Ko showroom in Haarlem for a sneak peek of the new Fall/Winter 2018 collection.
FABRIC FACTS: THE 5 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LINEN
08 april 2018
The type of fabric everyone recognizes, makes its comeback season after season and no one will ever get tired of… That must be linen! We give you the answers to the most frequently asked questions about linen.
which lingerie style is your favorite? discover these 4 collections!
26 maart 2018
We love shopping for dresses, skirts, tops and shoes – basically everything visible. But like anything else, success starts with the right foundation!
Beauty: 7 tips for perfect self-tanned skin
16 maart 2018
With Spring on its way, we favor an instantly tanned skin so we can put on our skirts and short sleeve tops without giving it a thought. Skin with a naturally sun-kissed tint, that seems to glow from the inside like a warm ray of sun. All year round please!
10 x a perfect styling with matching shoes and bags
15 maart 2018
Perfectly styled looks – who doesn’t want that? Perfect styling doesn’t always come natural for everyone, but there are some trics you can apply to make an always-perfect styling easier to realise. A well known one is matching shoes and bags!
Discover the pro’s of Italian jersey
01 maart 2018
It looks contemporary, is easy to maintain and stays crinkle-free! Meet Italian jersey – a unique quality that fits the busy lifestyle of a woman perfectly.
Fabric Facts: 5 reasons to love polyester
22 februari 2018
Clothes made from synthetic materials? No thanks! That is what many women think. Nowadays, artificial fibres - such as polyester - still have a negative reputation.
Trend update: Get-to-know 8 new season trends
19 februari 2018
We welcome the new season in style and show you the 8 new spring/summer trends you need-to-have and want-to-wear! Upgrade your wardrobe ánd look with the latest trends; think of soft pastel hues, sheer fabrics and bright colors.
How to: clean your blazer in 3 steps
13 februari 2018
We love easy-to-do ways to clean favorite things yourself and lengthen their lifespan. Especially when it comes down to cashmere, the cleaning process needs to be soft for both the item and your skin. So we’d rather avoid the use of unnecessary chemicals.
Fashion: Find your perfect jeans!
08 februari 2018
Discover the jeans styles you want to have in your wardrobe this season! Denim is a classic and tough choice and a stylish wardrobe essential to show your personal style. Accentuate your feminine silhouette with our skinny jeans, go for a cool look with our boyfriend jeans or...
How to: care for your cashmere pieces in 3 easy do-at-home steps
05 februari 2018
Cashmere brings a feeling of luxury and softness. Not so surprising that cashmere has been popular for years amongst us ladies! Favorite cashmere pieces should be cleaned with love and care which doesn't always have to involve a trip to the dry cleaners.
How to: Which pants and skirts suit your body shape?
01 februari 2018
Looking for the best way to show off you figure and accentuate your best features? Then invest in pants and skirts that cover-up your problem areas to accentuate your best assets. We’re bringing you style tips based on your body shape. Do you want to know what your shape is?
How to: 5 ways to combine a shirt and top
29 januari 2018
Blouses and tops are essential to build a timeless wardrobe. Every woman should own a poplin and silk shirt and several tops – from spaghetti strap tops to tank tops and sleeveless tops. You can wear your blouses and tops solo, but you can also create a blouse-and-top combination.
Fashion: our 4 favorite jersey dresses
25 januari 2018
Ooh jersey, how we love you so! Because jersey is flattering and always comfortable to wear. The jersey dress might just be the epitome of ‘feminine meets comfort’ and that’s why four members of our PB-team are sharing their ultimate jersey dress with us.
How to: improve your silhouette instantly with these 5 must-haves from SPANX®
22 januari 2018
Creating a perfect feminine silhouette without sacrificing comfort? It’s possible! Boost your self-confidence and discover what the SPANX® shape wear can do for your figure!
How to: keep your wardrobe up-to-date with the 80/20 method
15 januari 2018
The 80/20 wardrobe is a simple method to keep your closet up-to-date at all times. We’ll tell you all about the ease of this method! The name says it all really: 80% timeless essentials, 20% trendy pieces.
PB NEWS: Win a PB Goodiebag worth €200,-!
15 januari 2018
The new PB shopper already is a must-have by itself, but there is a way to make it even more valuable! We have come up with a cool Instagram contest for you to win a PB shopper full of lovely products from beautiful brands.
PB news: PerfectMoods Lounge Webradio
09 januari 2018
Enter PerfectMoods – our very own online radio station with tunes for laidback moments and occasions. As Perfectly Basics’ younger soul sister, PerfectMoods aims to recreate the similar atmosphere and softness that you’re familiar with when browsing our shop.
Shop on time!
18 december 2017
Everybody is familiar with the cons of December – busy, busy, busy. And you’re expected to show up fashionably for that Christmas and New Year’s party! Fortunately there’s Perfectly Basics to help you out – till almost the very last day.
Fashion: 5 Styling tips for the holidays (and after)
11 december 2017
With the holidays at our doorstep we can't wait to shine in our most chic and festive outfits. Deciding on the perfect holiday outfit can be quite stressful for the fashion loving women among us. We give you 5 styling tips for the holidays (and after).
Behind the Brand: Christophe Robin lauches new product
24 november 2017
A mild yet deep cleansing with more volume – what woman doesn’t want that? It’s possible with Christophe Robins newest hair sensation.
Behind the brand: Clean water for everyone with Marie-Stella-Maris
17 november 2017
New at PB and already one of our favorite brands: the Amsterdam-based lifestyle brand Marie-Stella-Maris! Founded by the philosophy that everyone around the world should have access to clean drinking water, Marie-Stella-Maris offers a variety of mineral waters, natural care products and luxurious home fragrances to make a contribution.
How to: 5x Filippa K Wash & Care
16 november 2017
Filippa K brings the wash & care products you need to enjoy your clothing for years to come. Filippa K is a progressive sustainable brand with a line of clothes that are a smart choice...
How to: rock-chic make-up for all ages
03 november 2017
In our last blog, make-up artist Carla Rep showed us how to create fresh looking basic make-up for mature skin and how a little extra effort can go a long way with striking eye make-up. In this blog we’re using the same base to create a third look: rock-chic.
How to: 2 easy make-up looks for mature skin
03 november 2017
Make-up can be your best friend but it can also work against you when you use the wrong techniques. Our make-up artist Carla Rep will take you into the world of mature skin make-up.
How to: 5-step plan for timeless beauty from the inside and out
31 oktober 2017
A mild yet deep cleansing with more volume – what woman doesn’t want that? It’s possible with Christophe Robins newest hair sensation.
Fashion: 6 Bras every woman should know
23 oktober 2017
A good bra is the foundation of any look! But what types of bras are out there? From striking and sexy to understated and clean – we’ll tell you about the 6 types you need to know!
Trend: 5 Ways to wear pastel pink
17 oktober 2017
When you think of pastel hues you think of soft, sugary sweet and light hues like pastel pink, mint green and baby blue. This Autumn pastel hues - especially pastel pink - are an absolute must – and perfect to add a soft and refined feminine touch to your look.
Trend: prints – the 5 biggest trends this season
12 oktober 2017
Prints are back this season. And boy oh boy, there’s a lot to choose from! To help you find your way through the forest of different prints and patterns out there, we’ve selected the 5 biggest in the scene this season – just to make choosing your favorite a bit easier for you.
Trend: Fall’s Favorite Silhouettes Lookbook
02 oktober 2017
Show your personal fashion style with this season’s fashion silhouettes. From comfy layered silhouettes to masculine-inspired styles and breezy bohemian looks. Or show some skin with trendy off-shoulder designs, create a cool oversized silhouette with padded jackets or go for...
Trend: 5 ways to combine velvet
25 september 2017
Velvet continues to capture hearts and we definitely fell for it this season! In case you missed it, velvet is one of the most noticeable trends to take over this Fall. And we totally understand that. Within the PB collection, velvet has gained a prominent place this season.
Fashion: 4 x different – the Classic Beauties wardrobe
21 september 2017
When we talk about classic beauties for your wardrobe, every women has her own personal wish list. And to prove that wardrobe classics can still look very contemporary, we’ve asked four ladies from our stylish PB team to share their personal favorite Classic Beauties with us.
How to: 4 ways to wear your neutrals in 2017
15 september 2017
Neutrals like beige, off-white and white are staple must-haves. But neutrals also have a boring and decent image, unfairly so. Here’s 4 ways that prove that a look with neutrals doesn’t always have to look average and predictable.
Behind the Brand: Ilse Jacobsen introduces a new environmentally sound coating
11 september 2017
Ilse Jacobsen has been providing us with fashion that perfectly combines form and fashion since 1993. Like their now iconic collection of Rain Wear. And the stylish collection has undergone an upgrade recently.
In the spotlight: 9-in-1 design by Bon Bini
08 september 2017
A bath towel, beach towel, hammam towel, wrap, yoga cloth, pareo, plaid and scarf in one! Talking about multi-functionality! Antwerp label Bon Bini designs handmade cloths that you’ll never want to say goodbye to again.
Behind the Brand: Rahua unveils the secrets of Amazone beauty
07 september 2017
The answers to our burning beauty questions have now been found! Because Rahua’s rainforest grown beauty, as Rahua so adequately puts it, is based on beauty rituals that have been used for generations and have proven their worth.
Trend: The lady suit from office to diner
21 augustus 2017
Women in suits – we see it more and more often at the office, but also at weddings, parties and dinners. Tailored trousers with matching blazers are obviously perfect to wear at the office, but can transform into an ultra-stylish and party proof outfit with a little help of our styling tips!
How to: Master the Layered Look 2.0
17 augustus 2017
Let's start layering! It is the perfect way to make the most of your wardrobe across the year. Layering is a must-do this season. Working with layers allows you to show your personal style.
Trend: It's All in the Details
10 augustus 2017
Hello new season! It’s still Summer but we are already thinking of the latest Fall fashion. We can’t wait to wear faux fur styles, double-denim outfits and add semi-sheer, lace and ruffled details to our looks.
