Denise:  How would you describe your styling DNA in one sentence?

Nina: Timeless basics with oversized silhouettes and strong shoulders — simple, effortless pieces that create confidence without feeling overstyled.


Denise:  Looking at your own closet, is there a "forever piece"? How do you keep it feeling current as your aesthetic evolves? (I added pics of the blazer)

Nina: I have a thrifted vintage blazer that I redesigned myself. The base was already timeless, but I slightly changed the shape to fit my own aesthetic and mood. Since the foundation of my style is classic, long-lasting pieces, I know it will never truly go out of style. What keeps it feeling current is the personal twist I added — it reflects me completely, even as my aesthetic evolves.

Denise: We’ve all felt that "nothing to wear" frustration. What is your personal ritual for rediscovering hidden gems already sitting in your wardrobe?

Nina: I love recreating looks from Pinterest and especially from runway shows — designers have incredible imagination, so there’s much more room for creativity there. I never copy looks literally though. I focus on the silhouette, styling tricks, and overall mood, then reinterpret everything through my own aesthetic. After doing this, my clothes start working in completely new ways I wouldn’t have thought of before.

Denise: How do you distinguish between a passing "trend spark" and a piece that truly aligns with a person’s identity?

Nina: I usually dive deep into a client’s personality, lifestyle, and preferences to build what I call their “style DNA.” Once you know what truly reflects you, it becomes much easier to ignore trends that don’t fit your essence.

But in general, I always ask a few simple questions:
Do you genuinely like the piece?
Do you like it on yourself?
Do you feel confident in it?
Where would you actually wear it?
Can you style it with what you already own?

When you answer those questions honestly, it becomes much harder to buy something that doesn’t belong in your wardrobe.

Denise: If you were challenged to live out of a "mini capsule" (3 tops, 3 bottoms, 3 shoes) for a week, what’s your secret to making those few items feel like a fresh outfit every day?

Nina: Honestly, that already sounds like a lot of clothing for one week 😄

I’d focus on layering and styling pieces differently: wearing one top over another, styling a shirt open, tied, tucked in, or layered underneath something else. The same goes for bottoms. If there’s a skirt in the capsule, I’d definitely wear it over trousers too. Small styling changes completely transform the outfit.

Denise: What was the very first "styling frustration" you managed to solve once you had a Kitdo clip in your kit?

Nina: I love creating draping and gathering fabric around the waist to shape the silhouette, but classic brooches can be difficult to work with — they pierce the fabric, can feel fragile, and the pin can even break if there’s too much fabric involved.

With the Kitdo clip, it became quick and effortless. One movement, no struggling with pins or closures. And I love that it looks both stylish and subtle at the same time.