white light

27 April 2011 by Carolina Engman

WHITE. Most people choose clothes first, accessories second when getting dressed. For me, it’s often the other way around! This amazing metallic pouch inspired me to put on my white “suit” (which is actually a Zara Blazer & a pair of AA pants that kind of look like the were meant for each other) sharp stilettos and killer cat eye sunglasses, simple but chic! And if you need to fix your lipstick during the day, the bag doubles as a mirror ;)

Zara Blazer. American Apparel Pants. Zara Shoes. H&M Tee. Cheap Monday cat eye Sunglasses. H&M fashion against aids silver bag. Hérmes Bracelet.

164 thoughts on “white light”

Tathiana Spacek on 27 April 2011 at 23:03 said:

Great combination!
k come karolina on 27 April 2011 at 23:04 said:

YOU LOOK STUNNING!!!

xoxo from rome
K.
http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/
BExCLUSIVE MAGAZINE on 27 April 2011 at 23:05 said:

great look!!! realy chic!!!

BExCLUSIVE MAGAZINE
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Timeless is More on 27 April 2011 at 23:09 said:

you look amazing in white! Love the clutch!

http://timeless-is-more.blogspot.com/

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Kristien on 27 April 2011 at 23:09 said:

Love the bracelet! Where did you get it?
Oona P. on 27 April 2011 at 23:09 said:

YOU ARE AMAZIIIIING! I love everything about this outfit! I wish I could carry off white!

http://thebilletdoux.blogspot.com
Danijela on 27 April 2011 at 23:10 said:

I love this look. You really have a great style….so inspiring!

xoxo
Lauren on 27 April 2011 at 23:11 said:

Gorgeous photos! I love that blazer.

Laurenlovestoshare
Jasmin on 27 April 2011 at 23:13 said:

Beautiful outfit!! Love love love the bag <3

http://www.fashion-martini.blogspot.com
Karoline Kalvo on 27 April 2011 at 23:14 said:

Love the white for spring. What you’re showing here is perfection.

Come visit me
Karoline Kalvo
The Daily Tiara on 27 April 2011 at 23:14 said:

Gorgeous outfit!

http://thedailytiara.com
nydontleaveme on 27 April 2011 at 23:15 said:

Beautiful! Love the metallic clutch and the zara heels! xo

http://www.nydontleaveme.com
Merci pour le venin on 27 April 2011 at 23:19 said:

wow. you really look amazing. this is the best outfit i’ve seen you in in a long time. love it to death.
itpony on 27 April 2011 at 23:21 said:

love it love it, the style is so fresh, so clean, so you <3
STYLE CRUSH on 27 April 2011 at 23:22 said:

AMAZING you look divine!
Kristien on 27 April 2011 at 23:24 said:

Ok, so figured out that the bracelet is Hermes…:) Keep the great pics coming!
Chelsea on 27 April 2011 at 23:25 said:

Classy and elegant with a modern twist! You look so stylish!

xo
http://couturecultureblog.blogspot.com/
sara on 27 April 2011 at 23:28 said:

sjukt snyggt som alltid! verkligen alltid lika kul att inspereras av dina underbara outfits!
Ayshe Rose on 27 April 2011 at 23:33 said:

Great style, as usual!

http://stylishtimes.blogspot.com/
Raspberry Jam on 27 April 2011 at 23:37 said:

Awesome clutch !

Love yout outfit!

http://sweetraspberryjam.blogspot.com/

XOXO
Emanuela on 27 April 2011 at 23:38 said:

I love that silver clutch…..it’s amazing…I need it
MissLauraHueto on 27 April 2011 at 23:40 said:

Wow, you look simply s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g!!! I looove the way you rock that white combination with the amazing bag, the cool cat-eye sunglasses and, as you say, the ‘killer’ stilettos… :D
Fashion Agony on 27 April 2011 at 23:40 said:

So elegant!

xoxo
http://fashionagony.blogspot.com/
Pau Mo on 27 April 2011 at 23:46 said:

WOW, looks like it’s literally off a magazine :)

~Pau
http://www.lilbitsofchic.blogspot.com
heatherheartsfashion on 27 April 2011 at 23:47 said:

wow the bag totally changes the whole look of the white. and the green zipper with the orange hermes bracelet.. love!

http://heatherheartsfashion.blogspot.com/
debora on 27 April 2011 at 23:56 said:

How wonderful is this outfit ? I LOOVEEE IITTT !! You’re simply great. This outfit’s so fresh :), great inspiration for me.

Love

http://www.tokyoblondes.blogspot.com
Joy on 27 April 2011 at 23:59 said:

This is cool! It would look good with your Cambridge satchel too. White lighting away.
Eva on 28 April 2011 at 0:01 said:

Stunning! Love this crispy white look xoxo

http://styleitup-eva.blogspot.com/
Eeva Amanda on 28 April 2011 at 0:02 said:

love that bag + sunnies. amazing!

http://eeva-amanda.blogspot.com/
Belle de Couture on 28 April 2011 at 0:03 said:

Girl, you are unbelievably gorg! :) Love this outfit from head to toe… undeniably chic!

xx
Jen

http://belledecouture.com
Rene Braun on 28 April 2011 at 0:16 said:

Wow!!!!! Amazing!!! So chic! Love love love!

http://WWW.RENEBRAUN.COM

Kisses!
Morgan on 28 April 2011 at 0:22 said:

These photos are gorgeous.
Elena Vasilieva on 28 April 2011 at 0:26 said:

i love the look, white and silver such a perfect mix

http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
dragon fruit on 28 April 2011 at 0:36 said:

this is super chic. goes perfectly, love! xx

http://www.dragonnfruit.com
january on 28 April 2011 at 0:40 said:

love your sunnies + blazer. all white is so sophisticated.

january, x
jessicajanuary.com
Anna on 28 April 2011 at 0:48 said:

wHITe is my favourite color!

What do you think about the video I posted in my blog!?
Tell me
Erin on 28 April 2011 at 1:05 said:

Super classic look! I love the details (like the hermes cuff). Perfect!

http://hepburnwaldorfvanderwoodsen.blogspot.com/
mariale on 28 April 2011 at 1:15 said:

loooove the clutch!!!

xx
myfashionbug.blogspot.com
Letitia on 28 April 2011 at 1:17 said:

So reflective (:
Catherine on 28 April 2011 at 1:32 said:

You look stunning! I love your white “suit” – I wouldnt’ have guessed all of the pieces were from different plaes! Also love your cat eye glasses as well.
Polley on 28 April 2011 at 1:35 said:

I love this bag! It looks really cool, especially with your white outfit. It all fits together beautifully :)
steffy on 28 April 2011 at 1:45 said:

really pretty white on white and i love the silver clutch with it!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
Ashley on 28 April 2011 at 1:48 said:

love the clutch. its now on my wishlist

http://www.postmodernrunway.com/
Jes on 28 April 2011 at 2:21 said:

love the metallic bag so much!

http://www.heelsink.blogspot.com/
kevin moreno on 28 April 2011 at 2:25 said:

nice post, i love your outfit
Kelli K on 28 April 2011 at 2:51 said:

Fantastic outfit doll, love the metallic pouch :)

XoXo-Kelli K
http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com
Jessie on 28 April 2011 at 2:58 said:

seriously obsessed with this clutch. can’t believe it’s from h&m. think i need it! you look great.
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com
gabrielle on 28 April 2011 at 2:59 said:

wow that silver bag is fabulous and I love that you paired it with that total white look. love!
the Art of being Fashionable on 28 April 2011 at 3:13 said:

love the tee from H & M … where are your pumps from?

theArtofbeingFashionable
olya chess on 28 April 2011 at 3:31 said:

carolina !! you are wonderful girl !!
love ur outfit !!
xo

http://chessxo.blogspot.com
nana on 28 April 2011 at 3:51 said:

I love this outfit! Or should I say I love white suits in general!! Those zara heels are a keeper too! Plus your hermes bracelet gives the perfect hint of colour to the otherwise neutral outfit! J’adore!

http://avecdeslunettes.blogspot.com/
Julia on 28 April 2011 at 4:15 said:

so simple but stunning! i love it

xo galmeetsglam.com
brokefashionjunkie on 28 April 2011 at 4:15 said:

WOW!! Such a beautiful yet simple outfit. It’s effortless and it looks like you just picked them out of your wardrobe an put them on in 10 minutes.
ivette on 28 April 2011 at 4:33 said:

amazing bag.. I’m loving the all-white trend..
stay cool!
Mercia Nery on 28 April 2011 at 5:14 said:

i love your blog :)
this bag is so cool!
:)
yv on 28 April 2011 at 5:17 said:

love it
The Fancy Teacup on 28 April 2011 at 5:32 said:

I totally love those cat eye shades. Very chic look, hun!

http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
much love.
Shilpi on 28 April 2011 at 5:34 said:

Beautiful outfit! Love that you arranged the outfit around your bag, classic!

xx

sftrend
Angelika on 28 April 2011 at 5:42 said:

You look AMAZING!
Rosalia Marie on 28 April 2011 at 5:54 said:

Love your outfit! So classy & chic! :)

http://style-love.blogspot.com/
One More Chance Vintage on 28 April 2011 at 7:42 said:

I love everything about this outfit. You always look so beautiful and so well dressed!

Xx One More Chance
http://omcvintage.blogspot.com/
Daniela on 28 April 2011 at 7:50 said:

The right way to wear white .
joisldm on 28 April 2011 at 7:55 said:

you’re right! i’m an outfit first person too. but i’m loving your very minimalistic outfit. you always look chic and glamourous.

xx from hong kong :)
http://www.ldmldmldm.com
Evana on 28 April 2011 at 8:14 said:

Beautiful, as always of course! Love the all white look, and kudos creating the outfit around the accessories, it most definitely had a happy ending!

http://itsthedollhousebaby.blogspot.com/
x
fashionwise on 28 April 2011 at 8:20 said:

great blog! love the look !!!

http://v-fashionwise.blogspot.com/
Emma HÃ¥ | shoes and beyond on 28 April 2011 at 8:46 said:

Is it the bag from H&M FAA? In that case I’m really happy, because it is on its way home to me!

//Emma Hå
di on 28 April 2011 at 8:48 said:

everything looks so amazing on you! I can’t believe those pants are American Apparel~
All the pieces are affordable too. fantastic styling!!
These photos are gorgeoussss~~~
xo Diana
sunday on 28 April 2011 at 8:54 said:

i love this white ensemble.. so summery and looks fresh and chic – LOVE

http://stateofsunday.com
melissa on 28 April 2011 at 9:07 said:

that silver clutch is to die for and you look fab with this total white outfit!

http://www.abitoffashion.com
SJLD on 28 April 2011 at 9:13 said:

When I saw this outfit post, I said “Wow” out loud! This looks like runway material! You’re really getting so good at styling Carolina!
Dee on 28 April 2011 at 9:22 said:

I love this outfit! I really want those shoes :)

http://seventhofjuly.blogspot.com/
Katie on 28 April 2011 at 9:36 said:

Beautiful as always x

http://fashionbosca.blogspot.com/
Xaviera on 28 April 2011 at 9:40 said:

That is exactly how i wanted to dress by that clutch. total black or white. can’t wait till my clutch arrives.

it looks great on you this combination!

X
Raspberry & Rouge on 28 April 2011 at 9:42 said:

AMAZING look! I absolutely adore what you are wearing! XO
Alina on 28 April 2011 at 9:49 said:

Stunning look! :]
Leire on 28 April 2011 at 9:51 said:

amazing!
petra on 28 April 2011 at 9:52 said:

beautiful;-)
love the lipstick
Lola on 28 April 2011 at 10:00 said:

FIERCE! love this look, amazing! x
Anna on 28 April 2011 at 10:18 said:

Lovely outfit!! I just bought the clutch and I’m looking for just the same kind of white suit, but I still haven’t found a perfect fitting one. Is the Zara blazer from this year? :)
thelittleworldoffashion on 28 April 2011 at 10:24 said:

Love your bag!
Alicia Mi Mundo on 28 April 2011 at 10:44 said:

Perfect white outfit! Love that blazer & the bag is just beautiful!

http://mundodealicia.blogspot.com/
TASH on 28 April 2011 at 11:14 said:

LOVE IT!
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Sheila on 28 April 2011 at 11:18 said:

omg this was lovely!! :D

Hugs
Enrica Chicchio on 28 April 2011 at 11:19 said:

i love your style.
http://www.oneredcherry.com
Laura on 28 April 2011 at 11:22 said:

J’adore cette tenue, les chaussures sont sublime, autant que les photos !!
la tiquismiquis on 28 April 2011 at 11:37 said:

oh carolina, this looks wonderful. so fresh and perfect for spring! i really like your special silver clutch, also your tee is sweet. <3

la tiquismiquis
http://tqsm.blogspot.com
Mila on 28 April 2011 at 11:38 said:

Love this outfit! Bag is so cute!

http://www.modeuncover.com
Kate L. on 28 April 2011 at 11:49 said:

I love white! Love the sliver bag to complete the look!

Fashion Cat
http://www.firstlookbook.blogspot.com
selina on 28 April 2011 at 12:25 said:

You look absolutely beautiful in whit! love the oversized clutch, especially this one in silver!

love, selina
Beauty Spectacle on 28 April 2011 at 12:27 said:

Amazing look
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nyrha on 28 April 2011 at 12:40 said:

LOVE IT! Bag is stunning

xx
http://www.maddenim.blogspot.com
Rosa on 28 April 2011 at 13:15 said:

Love this outfit, you look so pretty!

http://www.rosabueso.blogspot.com
Helen on 28 April 2011 at 13:58 said:

Simple, but really chick!!
Meg on 28 April 2011 at 14:48 said:

Your clutch bag looks like a mirror! I love it!
Meg.

http://megarasfashionsketchbook.blogspot.com/
Sian on 28 April 2011 at 14:53 said:

simple and sophisticated! you really pull off an all white look so well!

http://www.asydneygirl.blogspot.com
x
Carolinas Couture on 28 April 2011 at 14:56 said:

I love that bag and you combined it perfectly with white! <3
valentina on 28 April 2011 at 15:08 said:

love your outfit! :)
Emily on 28 April 2011 at 15:22 said:

Uhhhhh, how shinyyy!!!!!! I love shiny things! Perfect that it works as mirror too!!
You’re right, the outfit is simple but chic!

Love from London,
Emily
Lea on 28 April 2011 at 15:24 said:

I love it! Love the AA pants. Can you tell us which style that is? I can’t seem to find them.

x
Gina on 28 April 2011 at 15:25 said:

cute outfit

http://kimchicsisters.blogspot.com/2011/04/trees-with-cherry-on-top.html
Naftali Stern @ The Bohmerian on 28 April 2011 at 15:43 said:

Love the how the metallic bag reflects some outside colors to the otherwise perfectly composed black and white outfit!

theBohmerian
Brianna on 28 April 2011 at 15:54 said:

i really really NEED that clutch!!!!
Johanna Nilsson on 28 April 2011 at 16:21 said:

Amazing outfit!
claarax on 28 April 2011 at 16:40 said:

Wow! Wow! Wow! You look fab! I’m in love with your outfit!
Ania on 28 April 2011 at 16:59 said:

when have you bought your white blazer?
i can’t find it anywhere
Carolina Engman on 28 April 2011 at 17:05 said:

Anna & Ania: I bought the blazer 1-2 years ago so they don’t have it anymore :/ But I did see a couple of other amazing ones at Zara the other day! :)
Carolina Engman on 28 April 2011 at 17:11 said:

Lea: I think these are the ones I have, in the color crÃ¨me! http://store.americanapparel.eu/rsa0319t.html?cid=153
Carolina Engman on 28 April 2011 at 17:11 said:

Emma Hå: Yes! :)
AliceG on 28 April 2011 at 17:18 said:

amazing combination! so ellegant:)

http://thestrawberrymousse.blogspot.com/
Sophia on 28 April 2011 at 17:23 said:

Your outfits are always SO amazing!!! I love this look and the photos are perfect! <3

http://skiepies.blogspot.com/
Marit on 28 April 2011 at 17:33 said:

Great combination! You look beautiful<3 x

http://myfreshdiary.blogspot.com/
Eline on 28 April 2011 at 17:33 said:

Really love the bag! I’m going to order it right now. :)
Ryan on 28 April 2011 at 18:45 said:

I love the outfit and the wind in the hair.
Sari on 28 April 2011 at 19:04 said:

You look amazing!
loresfashion on 28 April 2011 at 19:19 said:

love that outfit!

http://loresfashion.blogspot.com
francesca on 28 April 2011 at 20:18 said:

LOVE that purse with the white. AMAZING
francesca
http://www.frankvinyl.com
yingsaran on 28 April 2011 at 20:44 said:

Aww! love white outfit
looks amazing!

http://yingsaranporn.blogspot.com/
yingsaran on 28 April 2011 at 20:45 said:

Awwww! love the photos
outfit is amazing

http://yingsaranporn.blogspot.com/
LADY JERSEY on 28 April 2011 at 21:14 said:

OH MY GOD !!!!
You are just perfect you and your style !
I love this blog !!

http://theladyjersey.blogspot.com

Xoxo
S&O on 28 April 2011 at 21:21 said:

You have very stylish outfits:) Great blog!!
S&O on 28 April 2011 at 21:22 said:

Check out mine as well http://fashionenrose.blogspot.com
Alice on 28 April 2011 at 22:03 said:

ohh you look so good! very sexy chic.
Cecilie Lykke on 28 April 2011 at 22:58 said:

Perfection!
almaa on 29 April 2011 at 0:00 said:

this bag is amazing !
Jerrica on 29 April 2011 at 1:18 said:

Love this outfit. These shoes are practically sold out everywhere in NYC.

Dearest,
Fashion Nostalgia
evelina carlson on 29 April 2011 at 2:10 said:

så snyggt!!
Aimee on 29 April 2011 at 9:20 said:

Carolina, love all of these pictures and the lighting and ofcourse your outfit and bag!!
miss u & Mattias so much! <3
Flaviana on 29 April 2011 at 12:32 said:

I want this bag!

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Jake&Davies on 29 April 2011 at 16:10 said:

Amazing Photography!
Pritta on 29 April 2011 at 18:04 said:

the clutch is WOW!

http://chirpofmind.blogspot.com
Kelly Frances on 29 April 2011 at 20:52 said:

what a striking silver bag!! you def wont get run over with that in your hand, also a good cause

http://heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com
twins on 30 April 2011 at 0:54 said:

gorgeous! i love this outfit
sky@laestetica on 30 April 2011 at 6:28 said:

i wish i have your figure!
Kimberly on 30 April 2011 at 9:44 said:

love this outfit you look beyond stunning!

http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/
Vivienne on 30 April 2011 at 17:07 said:

Love your glasses and bracelet!
Mwan on 1 May 2011 at 0:29 said:

love your outfit :)

http://mwanwan.blogspot.com
Daniela on 1 May 2011 at 12:15 said:

I like that outfit, simple but elegant.
Ciao Daniela
http://www.stylebydaniela.com
thefashionguitar on 1 May 2011 at 18:17 said:

I love the clutch and I hate it that it was of course sold out the moment it came online/in stores… It’s always so hard to get a piece of a special collection at H&M… Anyway, you look great!

xo Charlotte
http://www.thefashionguitar.com
Alinne's Style on 2 May 2011 at 2:24 said:

sooooo chic! amazing
Kisses, Alinne

http://www.alinnestyle.com

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Caddy on 2 May 2011 at 11:52 said:

Knockout outfit!
R'Ella on 2 May 2011 at 20:28 said:

Congratulation for this blog. I love the shoes and of corse I love this outfit. Zara always have wonderful accesorises.
(R’Ella from Romania)
p'tit on 2 May 2011 at 23:35 said:

wooooow! you’re sooo beautiful! <3
p'tit
Desiree on 3 May 2011 at 2:10 said:

I love the white suit, it’s so powerful.

Desiree
http://theimpossiblegirl.blogspot.com
sara on 3 May 2011 at 2:43 said:

AMAZING!! :)

Kiss,
sara
Jojo on 5 May 2011 at 11:31 said:

Love this outfit! I first do my hair and then dress accordingly to that^^
Jada on 5 May 2011 at 20:58 said:

Amazing outfit but why is there nothing in that purse? lol.
Monsiunia on 5 May 2011 at 21:02 said:

OMG You’re beautiful. Amazing photos ,nice outfit:)

http://monsiunia.blogspot.com
Nesta on 6 May 2011 at 20:18 said:

I love all-white outfits ! It looks great with the silver cluth by the way :)

Nesta,
http://neonstars.blogspot.com/
Jules on 9 May 2011 at 0:42 said:

You are soo lucky to be one of the few who got that bag! I absolutely love it – and for a great cause too!

http://www.shoesandjules.com
Melissa on 10 May 2011 at 0:17 said:

All white everything! j’adore (L)
rebekka t on 28 May 2011 at 12:31 said:

i also finally got a hold of that clutch. everytime i tried to order it, it was ”just slod out”. very frustrating, but this morning i got it!!!!
rebekka t on 28 May 2011 at 12:31 said:

i also finally got a hold of that clutch. everytime i tried to order it, it was ”just slod out”. very frustrating, but this morning i got it!!!!
Lauri on 31 May 2011 at 20:45 said:

I love white, I love transparent and I like your Style. Come and watch mine ;-)
jemappelleshen on 1 June 2011 at 4:45 said:

I love the simplicity of this outfit, it’s the effortlessness of it that is so great. The clutch definitely stands out but your outfit isn’t letting it steal the show!

jemappelleshen.wordpress.com
veronika on 1 June 2011 at 15:45 said:

love your outfit =)
The Classic Brand on 10 March 2014 at 22:31 said:

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Alicia on 11 March 2014 at 6:18 said:

Yes! White is such a brilliant color to incorporate with silver! I love it. Fantastic look!

-Alicia
Neon Fox
Emily on 11 March 2014 at 20:07 said:

Absolutely gorgeous look! I am obsessed with white suits at the minute!

http://www.stylecastle.co.uk

x
Ria on 12 March 2014 at 6:06 said:

Great statement bag.
Garance on 20 March 2014 at 15:22 said:

This outfit is really great!
http://fashion-soup.com/
Eea Petrescu0 on 27 October 2014 at 13:27 said:

Nice outfit,I like the way you accessorized your look with the silver bag ! xoxo

Eea
http://www.eeapetrescu.com
Whitney Hughes on 7 November 2014 at 1:52 said:

A beauty in white :)

Must say, this inspires me to try an all white look someday….

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