For our fellow readers in the Northern hemisphere, winter has officially begun. The days are getting shorter and waking up in the morning is so much more difficult when it’s still dark outside. People tend to stay inside more and don’t seem as warming and welcoming as they are in summer. Funny, what an effect…
HALLOWEEN!
It’s the end of October and that means a very popular holiday is coming up. Especially in the U.S., this day is much celebrated but not everyone can handle it… You have guessed right! It’s almost time for HALLOWEEN! On what other day of the year can you get into crazy costumes and not be…
Pizza: The most customised food in the world
Pizza. Yes that hot slice of deliciousness that was sent down from the heavens. We all know what pizza is but did you know it’s also one of the most customised foods in the world. They say your choice of pizza toppings describe who you are and certainly even the best of friendships have had…
Street art in Rio
If you’ve been accompanying our Twitter (@yourswitchbrand) and our Instagram account ( switchbedifferent) then you know that we highly admire street art and graffiti. And you are probably also aware that the Olympic Games just took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now what have the two in common? Keep reading because Switch was there…
Behind every stone is a story
What springs to mind when you think of the elements? Fire, earth, water and air right? For thousands of years people from all over the world have maintained this balanced relationship with the earth and the cosmos. With each stone and element bringing a different fortune to a person whether it’s luck, love, security or…
How to embrace diversity when travelling
We all love to travel don’t we? Looking at the Eiffel Tower on a post card is not enough. Hearing your friend’s stories of the breath taking views at Macchu Picccu in Peru makes you want to pack your bags. You take German classes because your dream is to attend the Oktoberfest in proper Lederhosen….
Graffiti: Vandalism switched to modern-day art
With the evolution of modern day visual arts, we’ve seen the movement of it shift from paints and oils on canvas to the digital mediums such as graphics and code. But one physical art form that’s really had a shift over the last few years is Graffiti. Graffiti is more commonly associated with an expression…
Summer or Winter?
It’s officially summer and winter in the world! In the northern hemisphere it’s all about getting out in your shirts and shorts and enjoying all things warm with something cold. Its time for a swim or a nice ice cream at the beach or just be outdoors in general. Summer is the perfect season for…
6 must-haves to match with anything
You know that feeling when you see a really cool piece of clothing in your favorite store and you immediately like it and want to buy it – but because it’s a bit ‘out there’ or too colorful or patterned, you hesitate to buy because you don’t know what to match it with? Here at…
Fashion Ted talks to watch
In case you haven’t heard about them, TED talks are an amazing educational tool that will expose you to new, inspiring ideas that might not be of your usual expertise. We at Switch are big fans of TED talks and we actually picked out a few of our favorite Ted talks about fashion from the…
How today’s weddings are switched up!
With weddings becoming less traditional and more personal it’s giving rise to crazy, colorful and spectacular events. Gone were the days of black and white! We are seeing reds, blues, yellows and even rainbows and we love it! It’s those weddings that everyone gushes over, the crazy ones that somehow work! But why do they…
Do regular stores diminish uniqueness?
You know that feeling of walking into Zara, H&M, or Target and seeing all of these awesome clothes that you’d love to have? You try it on, you like some, give some back and eventually walk out with a bag full of really new clothes that you think your friends would also really like. You’re…
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