skinny buddha

emotional landscapes

2012-01-24T21:28:00.000+02:00

i have no words to describe just how perfect this day was. it was still pretty cold outside but the sun was shining so bright, the sky was a perfect blue and it was oh so quiet. i don't usually do this, but when i learned we were going to spend saturday outdoors i seized the chance of taking an extra set of photos for the blog, given that i rarely have time for this nowadays. so i carefully packed a few things without trying them on first and just hoped for the best. turned out it was quite well coordinated with the landscape. too bad winter days are so short, i would have loved to stay there a bit longer my kindle in my hands and just immerse in a world of fantasy. i probably mentioned this before, but i am not a big winter fan. i do enjoy some winter activities, mainly snowboarding but most of all i'd like winter to stay in the mountains and away from the city. oh summer, how i wish you could come sooner. i have so many things planned already.

sweater, belt: thrifted * shirt: antante * skirt: h&m * tights: accessorize * boots: alto gradimento

you fit me better than my favorite sweater

2012-01-22T13:00:00.001+02:00

weekends are the time for me to dress as cozy and comfy as possible. it's one of the few occasions when i actually wear pants. now that i think about it i haven't bought a pair of pants in a couple of years. all this time i've been stocking up on skirts and dresses. and this weekend i definitely had to dress as warm as possible because i was going to watch my guy paragliding. we drove off about half an hour away from the city to find the perfect hill for take off. unfortunately some guys beat us to it and occupied our hill but luckily there was one just as good on the other side of the road, and it was all for ourselves to enjoy. the weather was perfect too so i jumped the occasion to snap some shots of my outfit. i thought the graphic shirt would spice things up a bit and break the monotony of all these knits. this circle scarf is really special to me because it was hand knitted by one of my best friends. i don't get to see her very often nowadays so i just wear this scarf to remind me of her.

sweater: joujou * shirt, hat: thrifted * jeans: vero moda * boots random * scarf: handmade
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i got a love that keeps me waiting

2012-01-16T20:07:00.001+02:00

well, i don't know about you guys but i had quite a fun weekend. i went out with friends on friday night and had a blast, slept till noon on saturday and then got all dressed up to take some pics so i could show you guys the sweater and anchor necklace i picked up at the thrift store recently. i ended up swapping the skirt and tights for pants later on as we were planning to go ice skating, which we didn't get to do cause we got there kinda late and it was so packed. instead we had a stroll and a nice, quiet dinner at our favorite italian place. i did get to go ice skating with some friends on sunday though, which went pretty well considering it was my second time on skates. i did fall (not very gracefully) a couple of times and it's a surprise my legs are fine given that i bruise quite easily. i'm not a fan of winter but as long as it's sunny outside i endure the cold better and as long as there are outdoor activities to keep me warm i don't mind it that much. and all this time this song was playing in my mind.

sweater, necklace: thrifted * skirt: only * tights, socks: charme * boots: jeffrey campbell

this bloody mary's lacking in tabasco

2012-01-09T18:50:00.001+02:00

i think i might have an editing problem. for example, i never know for sure if i have accessorized an outfit too much or too little, or if everything really goes together or one if the items is the odd one out. but since i make my own rules i usually don't quite care what anyone will think, so i just do as i please. putting this ensemble together was quite a challenge, not that it's in any way spectacular or anything. i wanted to include everything from bold statement jewelry to color, patterns and textures and then some. i kept throwing things off and piling new stuff on and wasn't content at all. i knew i wanted to keep the sweater since it's a new entry (thrifted of course) and the softest coziest thing i've ever laid my hands on. i ended up layering it over a paisley print dress. in the end i was content with all the layering and the color palette. i wore this to a leonardo da vinci exhibition and then hung out for coffee with a dear friend and enjoyed a beautiful sunny saturday afternoon.

sweater, bag: thrifted * dress: extrose * tights: calzedonia * socks, bangle: topshop * beanie: handmade by my sis * boots: alto gradimento

cause you and i, we were born to die

2012-01-02T16:35:00.000+02:00

i don't mean to sound pessimistic now that a new year has begun, it's just that i am absolutely hooked on this song. it happens to me all the time, something vibrates so right with me when the lyrics of a song are just right. don't care too much about lana's looks, i find she could do better that that, but i am absolutely enchanted by her voice. now let me explain what is going on here. i think i am starting to get over this mixed prints trend, but to give it maybe one more try i decided to mix the same polka dot print but in different sizes and colors. and i quite like the result. i like how the polka dots on the dress are scarcer on the top and become more abundant in the bottom. then there's something quite retro about this cardigan, had it been a little bit more fitted and shorter it would have really looked like pinup wear. with this thought in mind i actually considered changing my hair style a bit. as you can see, this wasn't quite a successful attempt at curling my hair, but hopefully i'll do better next time. at least the color still looks great, but i plan on paying a visit to the salon next week to update it and get a trim.

dress: h&m * cardigan: thrifted * tights: fiore * boots: random

happy new year!

2012-01-01T18:32:00.001+02:00

happy new year, my darlings! hope you had a blast last night. this is what i wore to the festivities. of course i didn't get a chance to take pictures last night so i had to recreate it today, make up an all. it all stinks of cigarette smoke now but the things i won't do for fashion, right? the whole ensemble had this detachable collar as the center piece, which was a gift from my best friend and i had been trying to find out a way to wear it for quite a while. i thought at first i needed to make it work seamlessly with whatever top i chose to wear, so that you couldn't really tell it was a detachable collar. but then i thought it should be quite the opposite, you should be able to tell what it is because that's the whole beauty of it, especially with this bright color. so i found the right sweater with the perfect neckline and opted for a black base upon which i should splatter some color. i knew i wanted to wear a skirt with pockets on it so i could keep my phone in handy for all the midnight calls i would have to make. i realized i don't own too many skirts that have pockets so instead i turned this patchwork asymmetric dress into a skirt. i couldn't miss the chance of wearing my red litas so they were an obvious choice. add on some black rings and earrings and a vintage clutch and i was ready to shine for the big night!

shirt: thrifted * dress worn as skirt: mihaela creteanu * tights, collar: random * clutch: vintage * shoes: jeffrey campbell

get cape * wear cape * fly

2011-12-26T23:13:00.000+02:00

so you already know this post is going to be all about this cape. how could it not? as per usual, new things that enter my wardrobe don't get to stay there too long before i wear them and showcase them here. this fabulous cape with a vintage feel was a christmas present from my guy. he gives the best presents ever. you might remember i did a post last year called cape craving and apparently my guy remembered my wish. he really pays attention, you know, even when i don't think he is . he searched high and low for the perfect one and there it is. it might have to sit in the closet for a little while before the weather becomes a bit warmer, but it was totally worth it freezing my butt off taking these pictures. you can totally tell from the cut, the fabric and all the finishing details that it's super well made. i love the kind of items that you know are going to last forever in your wardrobe and that you might even pass them down to future generations. it does have a kind of timeless quality to it. it might just be the fanciest thing i own, but i am trying to dress it down a bit since it looks kinda elegant to me. i am wearing it with bow printed dress, orange tights and red litas.

cape: massimo dutti * dress: topshop * tights: meli melo * shoes: jeffrey campbell

the drag queen in me

2011-12-19T20:05:00.000+02:00

what i wore to the company christmas party this weekend: red wig, purple makeup, purple dress, zebra print tights and red litas.

i love you but i haven't met you yet

2011-12-05T23:37:00.001+02:00

you, yes you. we haven't met but still we know each other. i haven't met you but i feel like i know you. i know how you look at least, or how you dress. i know what you love/hate, what you eat and what you dream about, what makes you giddy and what makes you sad. you've told me, i've read it in your written words, i've seen it in your pictures, in your eyes. and all of you out there inspire me, you make me curious and you make me want to keep doing this. here's to all you wonderful beings reading these words, all you beautiful women and men writing fashion history every day of the week, out there on the city streets and not on the cover of the magazines. here's to you who are passionate about fashion and true to yourselves. consider this some sort of skinny buddha manifesto. and you know skinny buddha is all about love.

keep us from temptation

2011-11-30T19:15:00.001+02:00

ok, so i gave in. i promised myself i wouldn't, i debated and changed my mind a thousand times, and still i couldn't stay away. i just bought my first pair of jeffrey campbell litas. i was at the mall yesterday and saw them, i didn't even knew they sold them in our neck of the woods, and i tried them on just for fun, i was sure they wouldn't feel right and that i wouldn't be able to walk in them. i must say i was blown away beyond imagination, they are surprisingly light and comfortable, they are fairly stable for someone like me who doesn't wear high heels too much, and the color is simply splendid. i told the cashier i would think a bout it, never really intending to come back for them. but after 10 minutes of chatting with my friends over tea i realized i was becoming giddy and restless just like a little kid. i went back and bought them. i am not a shoe person, i don't spend much on shoes and i certainly do not care for wearing what everybody else is at the moment, and yet this is the happiest i've ever been with a purchase. more pictures to come, i promise, it was super cold out today and couldn't take any more shots.

coat; dress: h&m * leggings: stradivarius * boots: jeffrey campbell

band of skulls

2011-11-28T19:02:00.001+02:00

She grew up in a nice neighborhood
But it didn't do her no good
Cause she's just a sum of her influence
Hell, and I can't tell you the difference
By the cracked windscreen on her car
Something is telling you don't know how lucky you are
You're just like the rest of those girls

They're all death by diamonds and
death by diamonds and
death by diamonds and
death by diamonds and pearls
death by diamonds and pearls

pants, boots: random * shirt: h&m * sweater: thrifted

and if you complain once more, you'll meet an army of me

2011-11-21T21:59:00.001+02:00

i've never really been drawn to anything army style inspired before. though i do have to say i love army green as a color. when i found this dress at the thrift store a couple months back i knew it was a deal i could not pass up. the army reference is quite subtle, all the more reason for me to snatch it up. it came with a belt that looked really well too, but it was a little bit on the sporty side for what i had in mind today. so i decided to swap it for a perforated leather belt to go with my ankle boots and green tights, though i wish the tights were more of an army green. the instant i put this dress on it gave me a sense of empowerment, of freedom and confidence. i think clothes can do this sometimes, they certainly don't have to be army inspired to do so, and it's such a great feeling. this dress surely makes for a great weapon (since we're talking army here) against the freezing cold outside and it sure has lifted my mood today.

dress, belt: thfited * tights: mondex * boots: amanda

tree pose grows confidence. namaste

2011-11-21T21:17:00.001+02:00

this is a dress that makes for great layering. it is in itself layered, and i love that the layer underneath the veil is slightly shorter. did i mention this is actually a nightgown? well it is, it actually says lingerie on the tag. but why waste this beauty and not wear it for the world to see. nobody figured it out yet so i guess i'm safe. and what is even greater about this dress is that you can wear it all year round. wearing it with navy blazer, thick tights, wedges, evil-eye necklace and thrifted belt. in other news, i started going to a new yoga class today and i am super excited. i have been practicing at home but not as often as i should have and it's so nice to go back again with the same yoga instructor at a new location. i have been feeling kinda tired and drowsy lately, and this will surely get me back on my feet. i really need to get back into shape before the snowboarding season starts. now look at me making all these plans. the effects are already kicking in.

dress: c&a * blazer: okay * tights: random * shoes: dgm * belt: thrifted

the future's not what it used to be

2011-11-20T16:08:00.001+02:00

well hello again, it's been a while. not much news to report except for the fact that i recently paid a visit to the salon to get me some color and a trim. i haven't really done anything else news worthy lately. and this is not exactly what i am wearing today, it's something i have worn multiple times and yet i failed to document. first of all let me start by saying i have the most amazing best friend and not only that, she also has the best sense of fashion ever. i always get such a mazing gifts from her and this dress is one of them. i actually got the dress this summer for my birthday and i've been wearing it a lot. not only is it super comfy but the length is adjustable and i simply adore the shoulder tassels. these golden beads make this jersey dress really special and really dress it up a bit. now that's funny, dressing up a dress. i am wearing it with heart printed tights and purple suede pumps. now that the temperatures have dropped so low, i won't be wearing these pumps any time soon. see you in spring my darlings! (i mean the pumps, not you guys)

dress: mango * tights: charme * pumps: filty * earrings, ring: random

i heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true?

2011-11-09T19:39:00.000+02:00

as promised, here is the outfit i was hiding beneath my favorite new coat. i am also super excited to have purchased this pair of brown leather boots recently. i remember last year i was looking for a pair of lace up boots but couldn't find a decent pair. and now i stumbled upon these ones and i love the laces detail on them - they are merely performing a decorative function. i also made a wise decision to invest in quality leather boots from now on, instead of buying cheap ones that only last a season. one other thing i am trying to avoid is wearing too much black during the winter months to come, so i am going to focus more on shades of brown, red and camel. so this is me wearing my paisley dress, comfy knee high socks and white tights and enjoying a beautiful day in the park. the colors of the trees were simply splendid, it's only nature that can create such a wonderful color display.
* i am totally obsessed with lana del rey's voice right now, hence the title

dress: extrose * cardigan: promod * tights: random * socks: stradivarius * boots: alto gradimento

my autumn's done come

2011-11-07T19:06:00.000+02:00

well, i must apologize for taking yet another and even longer hiatus than i anticipated. i can't quite put my finger on it but i guess i've been kinda lethargic lately. don't really know what is causing this. it may be the fact that i haven't really been too inspired by anything in my wardrobe lately, or the fact that it's pitch dark by the time i leave the office at night and darn cold too. i couldn't quite find the time to take pictures this couple of weeks and i have been debating whether i should go back to taking indoor photos for a while. maybe i'll give that a try. but then i realized i do have something to be excited about: it's my new woolen dark red (i want to call it auburn or chestnut - not sure how to call this shade of red) coat from h&m. i am going mad for this color this season. i love that it's loose around the body, has e beautiful neck that you can wear multiple ways, love the draping in the back and the shape of the pockets, love everything about it. and then i must announce i also bough this new pair of brown leather boots. but that's another story, maybe next time, when i'll also show you what i am wearing underneath the coat.

coat: h&m * boots: alto gradimento * tights: random * socks: stradivarius

change of weather is the discourse of fools

2011-10-18T19:27:00.000+03:00

i can practically see myself living in this sweater all season. i picked it up this summer during my vacation in budapest and i couldn't wait for the temperatures to drop so i could wear it. and i have been wearing it quite a lot lately, i love it to pieces. this is what i wore on sunday so this is my take on the perfect weekend outfit. of course there was also a jacket involved, but it was removed for picture taking purposes. the hat was added to give a more dramatic effect to this rather simple ensemble, but it also looked pretty good with the jacket (you'll have to take my word for it). i am quite sad that we have gone from summer to winter in a single day and there are so many transition items i didn't get a chance to wear, but maybe things will change for the better. on the bright side, today i bought a pair of boots that i am pretty excited about. so that's one thing that's good about being so cold out, i get to wear my pretty new boots. and with this we end up the weather report. goodnight!

sweater, shoes: h&m * jeans: vero moda * hat, necklace; random

this isn't everything you are

2011-10-16T20:16:00.000+03:00

hey there, it's been a while. i wasn't planing on taking a hiatus, it just happened. i just didn't feel like blogging for a while. it certainly has something to do with the sudden drop in temperatures and the fact that it's almost dark by the time i get home from work and so there's no time for picture taking. but it mostly is a bout taking a break. i've been doing this for 2 years now and i do it purely out of passion and for the fun of it. it's not like i have deadlines to meet and people to please, i do this whenever i can and whenever i want. on this gorgeous sunny day, though chilling to the bone, i am wearing a colorful vintage skirt i absolutely adore, red tights, denim jacket and brown ankle boots. tights are the main thing i look forward to when fall comes, they immediately spice up an outfit.

jacket: gap * skirt: vintage * tights: random * boots: amanda

high flying birds we are

2011-10-06T19:27:00.000+03:00

each time we walk around the neighborhood trying to find a spot to take pictures i wonder what it would be like to live in one of those houses. i've lived in an apartment almost all my life, and as much as i like it, i would love someday to live in a house. i would love to have a back yard where i could grow cherry trees and have a pond filled with fish and water lilies, a hammock for taking naps and reading and a dog or a cat, or maybe both running around in the yard. i have my eyes already on some of the houses around us and this one is one of my favorites, mostly because it has orange bricks and it's full of flowers and trees.and i bet they have a wonderful yard back there. i'd fit right it, don't you think? anyway, if i was the one living in this house i would find it a bit creepy to have people taking pictures in front of my house. which is way we were very quick in taking these, we don't want to upset the neighbors. i am wearing a ruffled dress with lace tights and a bird print cardigan. it wasn't my intention to get dressed in h&m almost from head to toe, but it happens sometimes.

dress, tights, shoes: h&m * cardigan: bershka

pucker up for heaven's sake

2011-10-05T20:00:00.000+03:00

at some point i am sure i'll get accustomed to wearing red lipstick, but until then it still freaks me out a bit when i look in the mirror. when my boyfriend saw the pictures i took the day i got the lipstick (he wasn't home that day to take my pictures) said i looked like a clown. i'm sure he didn't mean it in a (very) bad way, as he is always very supportive and encouraging when i experiment with things, but i can get his point. i thought that maybe if i wore something red today it would make it look better, or at least not out of place, and so i played a bit with red and white. i really love the petter pan collar on this shirt, it's so feminine and playful. don't really know what it is, but i have been truly embracing the color red lately. i think my mom would be really happy to see me wear so much color, she used to give me a really hard time about wearing so much black in high school and the first couple of years in college. oh, how much i've grown . yeah right :P

shirt: thifted * skirt: h&m * tights: calzedonia * shoes: dgm * clutch: vintage

come as you are

2011-10-03T19:59:00.001+03:00

my hair is one thing i was never afraid to experiment with. not all my experiments throughout the years have been successful, but i somehow managed to make it work. as e leo i am super proud of my mane as you can imagine. i've had all sorts of hairstyles and i've been dying my hair since the 10th grade, so my hair has been through a lot. one thing i discovered, that maybe comes with age, is i am not prone to experiment as much, maybe because i now know what suits me well and what doesn't. but i still feel the need for change from time to time. i can't remember the last time i felt this good about a haircut, i feel liberated, i feel younger, i feel like a new person, i feel like 5 years have been shaved off my face. and surely this new haircut will allow me to experiment more with my daily outfits. because it was sunday and we were going to spend half a day outdoors i went for a very relaxed look that consisted of a floral dress and a pair of beaten up old converse. for some reason i find this a bit on the grunge side, which i haven't done before, and i am quite pleased with how it looks. and it's perfect timing i guess, as nirvana's album "nevermind" just turned 20 a couple weeks ago.

dress: thrifted * shoes: converse

vampire weekend

2011-10-02T14:55:00.001+03:00

i mostly slept during the days this weekend because the nights were spent drinking wine, spending time with friends, dancing and laughing our hearts out until the wee hours. when i wasn't sleeping during the day, i indulged in pleasant activities such as: going to the salon to get some color and a brand new cut (yeap, i chopped it off again!!!), relaxing in the sun, reading, watching my boyfriend paragliding and hanging out with our friend and his dog ciba - isn't she a pretty girl? outfit post will follow tomorrow.

coincidence makes sense only with you

2011-09-27T20:20:00.000+03:00

i was on the verge of looking a bit too secretary had it not been for this shirt. it's bjork with a red nose, how cute is this? i got the shirt at sziget festival this summer, and it was some sort of wishful thinking on my part. she's one of my favorites artists that i have yet to see in a live concert. the list also includes morrissey, franz ferdinand, ladytron and arctic monkeys among others. i hadn't done a black and white outfit in quite a while now, and i really loved playing with some patterns in this one. i mixed in some polka dots and zebra print flats and in order to stick to the musical theme i added my guitar earrings. i am still amazed at how beautiful the weather still is, i can't quite believe it's still warm enough to be bare legged. but on the other side, the days are turning shorter and the light in the evening is not as warm and delicate. but i'll get by, there are so many wonderful things to look forward this fall.

top: madness * cardigan, skirt: thifted * flats: eram

lips like sugar, sugar kisses

2011-09-25T16:10:00.000+03:00

i've never really been any good with makeup. the truth is i've never been quite interested in it. i mean i like it in magazines and on other people, but i haven't quite mastered even the basic techniques of putting makeup on. when i do try, i end up wearing way too much. i rarely wear any daytime makeup, sometimes i would put some mascara on, but that's about it. not sure what exactly got into me, but i will be attending another wedding the next weekend and for some reason i decided to go all fancy about it and bought myself a red lipstick to wear for the occasion. i'm gonna try wearing it for a couple of days so i can get used to it. and i must say, it doesn't look half bad. i guess there are some advantages to having a pale complexion. i'm going in for a cut and color next week so i'm hoping it will look even better with my foxy red hair. as for today, i am wearing a thrifted pleated skirt, striped shirt and got all crazy with a bunch of green accessories: ring, earrings, belt and bag. enjoy the rest of your weekend my darlings!

top: zara * skirt, belt, bag: thrifted * sandals: random

fall into you, is all i seem to do

2011-09-22T19:53:00.000+03:00

see what i did there? this means i am ready to fall for fall, ready for layers, ready for rich colors, ready to try out something new. one thing i decided to do starting this season is concentrating my purchases on a few key items and edit my wardrobe. i will not buy a bunch of stuff just because they are on sales, i mean there are only so many basic pieces you can own, but instead i will focus on what i already have and try and mix and match. when h&m finally opened here i could barely restrain myself. luckily most of the small sizes were already gone by the time i got there and so i wasn't tempted to buy as many things. this skirt immediately caught my eye and i figured this will be one of my fall staples. the color is gorgeous, the length is perfect and it can work with wedges, flats or boots, the shape is very flattering and the cut of the bottom gives it a nice bounce as you walk. i just adore clothes that have this kind of movement to them, they seem to come alive when you are strolling down the street.

top: stradivarius * skirt: h&m * belt: thrifted * cardigan: etam * shoes: bb up * clutch: meli melo

i hear thunder but there's no rain

2011-09-19T20:32:00.000+03:00

i think we're in for a big storm tonight. i hope it goes down with the full artillery cause this ground here needs to cool down. the wind's been blowing like crazy and you can almost smell the rain in the air. which makes me think i might be ready to give summer up and get ready for fall. i must say i kinda miss wearing tights, layers, earth tones and scarves. i even started layering early but only due to practical reasons. i couldn't find a skirt to match with this top, which by the way has a pretty little dragonflies print (how perfect!), and so i decided to wear it over a dress. i went there for a little mixed prints action and so i opted for a striped dress. i kept trying this morning to pair it with pants but i decided i am not ready to go back to wearing pants any time soon. with such a cute print i'm sure you'll be seeing me wearing this shirt all the time. and i'll let you know on a little secret: i have been considering for a while now getting a dragonfly tattoo, but shhhh, don't tell anyone yet.

dress: amisu * shirt, sandals: zara * bag: vintage

the power & the glory

2011-09-15T19:43:00.000+03:00

let's take a break from all this talk about fashion and say some words on a subject that goes hand in hand with it - music. i realize that i haven't shared too much personal information about myself on this blog, and this is something i am trying to work on and reveal myself a bit to my readers. music has always been a huge part of my life and right now i am mostly listening to indie rock and brit pop. for those who know me it's no secret that placebo is my absolute favorite band and will always be. one of my favorite bands of the moment is white lies. i first saw them 2 years ago at sziget festival when they were promoting their debut album "to lose my life" and i saw them again this year. they recently released a video for their single "the power & the glory" taken from their second album "ritual" and it was fully shot at sziget festival. i wasn't able to spot myself in the video but i was there in the crowd and there's quite a satisfaction to knowing i was a part of it. hope you enjoy it.

dress: topshop * sandals, bag: zara

you're a million miles away, so come closer

2011-09-14T19:48:00.000+03:00

the thought that summer is slowly drawing to an end is starting to sink in and i am desperately trying to take advantage of these beautiful days we've got left. i am starting to browse the wardrobe for pieces that haven't gotten much wear this summer, or summer pieces that i haven't worn at all. take this one for example, it has been hanging in my closet for so long simply because it wasn't until recently that i managed to get a slip made so i can wear it. it may not look like it, but this dress is super sheer, and i didn't really have a slip to wear underneath it. i wasn't satisfied with the offer in stores so i had a couple made at the tailor's, since i also needed a red one for the dress i wore at the wedding. for some reason i consider slips to be one of the most feminine garments a woman can wear and it's a shame that for a long time they have fallen out of fashion.

dress: vintage * wedges: bb up * shades, clutch: meli melo

you got the love

2011-09-12T20:26:00.001+03:00

this weekend my guy and i flew to brussels to attend our friends' wedding. the weather was super nice, quite atypical for late summer in belgium, and perfect for an outdoors wedding. the reception was held at a pavilion in a beautiful park in the city. we sneaked out from the party for a couple of minutes to take some pictures when it was just past sunset and the light was so pretty. i was really glad i found the perfect occasion to wear this vintage dress for the first time. i bought it with a gift certificate i received from mode republic this spring for becoming a cover model. i remember i was super excited for it to arrive in the mail. things don't usually get to hang out in my closet too long after i buy them, but i knew i had to save this one for something really special. i wore this with vintage earrings, a pearl necklace my mom gave me, nude pumps and a straw clutch, which i forgot to take with me for the shoot.

dress: vintage * shoes: bb up

we missed you, hissed the lovecats

2011-09-07T19:29:00.001+03:00

i've never really followed any sunglasses fashion trends but ever since the cat eye came back into fashion i was kinda drawn to it. of course, lazy as i am, i didn't bother to search online for a pair, and since i didn't see anything in the shops here, i almost forgot that i was even craving for them. it's funny how in my neck of the woods they only appeared now, with the end of season sales. where were they the whole summer? anyway, i was super excited to find them at a super cheap price and in purple!!! if i ever need prescription glasses, i'm keeping these frames for them. or maybe i'll go for tortoise shell, i like that too. hopefully the day i'll be wearing glasses is still well ahead. today i am wearing a little black dress with interesting volume shapes in the sleeves and hips and a set of rings my sister gave me for my birthday. aren't the little fox and rabbit the most adorable things ever?

dress: tally weijl * flats: stradivarius * sunnies: meli melo

just call me the roller

2011-09-05T21:19:00.000+03:00

i definitely don't wear this top often enough. maybe it's because i always get a bit sentimental when i wear it. this is my most treasured memory of the summer i spent working in LA about 6 years ago. jeez i can't believe it's been so long! for those of you who joined later, the story of this shirt and also of the name of this blog goes like this: together with my two bartending buddies we used to play this game of coming up with awesome punk band names. we decided upon skinny buddha and kept it for own imaginary punk band. once we settled on a name we started to come up with how the band would look like. i would be the lead singer and i would enter the stage floating on air. i would settle down in the front and start singing while a pair of arms would grow from behind me and start playing the guitar. another pair of arms would grow and they would play the drums and so on. sometimes we were so punk we didn't play any concerts. then, as my last days there approached i decided to make these tees for the band members so we would have something to hold us together while i was away. it's been almost 6 years since and i still dream about the day our band will be reunited. soon enough our dear fans, soon enough.

top: custom made * skirt: h&m * sandals: random * clutch: vintage

the color purple

2011-08-25T20:41:00.000+03:00

it's been quite a while since i last bought something purple. to those who know me personally it's a very known fact that i am absolutely obsessed with the color purple. anything purple! my friends are so accustomed to this they always think of me first when they see something purple. so imagine how thrilled i was when i stumbled upon this gorgeous shade of purple at zara, and on sale on top of it all. i had to have it. i am not very keen on the elastic band cause it tends to drop on the sides, but i do love the crochet details in the neckline and front. it wasn't really my intention to go for color blocking, it's just that i've been carrying this bag with me non stop lately. i didn't thought it would, but it really goes with everything. i thought i would stop here color wise and wear my nude wedges to maintain the focus on the upper body. it's now more than ever that i am really glad i decided to change my hair color to orange because i would have looked ridiculous with purple hair and matching clothes.

dress, bag: zara * wedges: bb up

moving at a snail's pace

2011-08-23T20:43:00.002+03:00

hopefully things are starting to settle in for me, as i've been having quite a hectic schedule lately. i celebrated my 28th birthday this friday. after work, together with my guy and a couple of friends we took off and headed towards a mountain village where we spent the most wonderful and relaxing weekend this year so far. time was spent mostly by the lake reading, swimming, drinking lemonade and pretty much relaxing every bone in our bodies. it's getting harder and harder every day to get up and go to work, going through the motions in this unbearable heat. but i shouldn't complain, at least i still have time to wear my summer dresses. this little number is comfy, breezy, floral and great for twirling. and i paired it with bright blue sandals and snail earrings. the snails are called viskovitz, named after the main character in one of my favorite books: "you're an animal, viskovitz". i highly recommend it, it's hilarious!

dress: thrifted * sandals: zara * brooch: vintage

festival wear, part 2

2011-08-18T21:36:00.000+03:00

so here's another outfit i wore during the festival. a cute floral romper i thrifted recently, worn over a purple tank top, semi turban and heart shaped sunnies. the guy in the superman t-shirt in the last picture is totally stealing the spotlight.

romper: thrifted * top: bershka * sunnies, bag: from the festival, a couple years ago

festival wear part 1

2011-08-16T22:45:00.000+03:00

hey guys, i am back from sziget festival! it was absolutely awesome, as always. it was so much fun but also pretty exhausting. i feel i need another vacation to recover from my vacation. as per usual, we stayed there the entire week and we were camping. sleeping in a tent gets harder by the year, i must be getting too old for this. but all the concerts were amazing so that sure made up for it. ok, so this was day zero, so there weren't that many people on the island yet. i love how there's a bit of fog behind me. look closely and you will see somebody hanged banana peels on the tree, that's funny. so, on day zero we only had one big concert at the main stage but it was freaking PRINCE. how awesome is that? of course i later changed into purple pants for the show :)

shirt, shorts: thrifted * tank top: stradivarius * shoes: all stars * hat: meli melo

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it looks like you summer well

2011-08-06T22:21:00.000+03:00

finally we had some good weather this weekend and i couldn't wait to ride my bike again. these are my new favorite bike shorts for sure. after all the misadventures i had wearing skirts and dresses while riding the bike, especially on windy days, i decided to be more practical about it and wear shorts. and what i love most about these ones in particular, apart from the cute polka dots and the pockets is the fact you can't even tell they are shorts, they look just like a skirt. i went crazy with the polka dots this time - the shirt has polka dotted straps and buttons and i am also wearing a polka dot head scarf. tomorrow is time to pack our bags as we'll be leaving for sziget festival on monday. this will be our 5th year in a row going to the festival, and i am pretty exited about the lineup this year. have a great weekend, everyone!

shorts: zara * top, sandals, bag: random

baby, did you forget to take your meds?

2011-08-01T19:51:00.000+03:00

well here it is, another one of the dresses i recently thrifted. i am pretty sure this one will remain my absolute summer favorite, at least for this summer. i love its cream color and pretty little flowers. i just bought the hat today with the intent of wearing it during my vacation next week, but i just couldn't help putting it on for the shoot. i must say it's the perfect accessory for this dress. i had to refrain from showcasing again my orange red bag, otherwise you guys would grow sick of it, but i did wear it to work today. i think i am again running a fever, as we speak, so that's my excuse for my slightly red eyes. gotta hurry and get back to bed, gotta get some more rest. have a lovely week, everyone!

dress, belt: thrifted * shoes: bb up * hat: meli melo

break me on the thirty-seventh hour

2011-07-28T20:30:00.001+03:00

don't know about you guys but i am in desperate need of a vacation. my body needs some rest. i've been dragging this cold for about a month and a half now, i've been on and off meds, things started to look better for a couple of days and then it would start again with full force. and it's just a freakin cold, why can't i shake it off? after two days in a row running a fever i am slowly starting to feel better. i am dressing purely for comfort and warmth so my outfits have not been very inspired lately. that's why for today's post i decided to wear something i wore last week but didn't get a chance to take photos of. yellow is definitely not my favorite color but i found myself more and more drawn to mustard lately. i love that it goes really well with a lot of other colors, of which i chose green and blue for this ensemble. most of the times i try to mix things up differently but sometimes i like to recreate an entire ensemble and wear it multiple times just because i know it works.

top: stradivarius * skirt, belt, bag: thrifted * wedges: bb up

and i go back to black

2011-07-25T21:17:00.001+03:00

another thrift shop opened up in the proximity of my workplace and last week i went to check it out. though it was rather small and i didn't expect to really find anything i kept on browsing through. and i am sure glad i didn't give up after a few glances because i ended up buying 2 great summer dresses and this fabulous pleated skirt. i initially had in mind to alter it and cut it knee length, but then decided to give a go to this midi length trend everybody's been so excited about this season. it works, i kinda like it, makes me feel kinda grown up. next time i'll try and pair it with a black lace top maybe for a darker, more mysterious look. i love it when this happens, i see a piece i like and i instantly know what i would wear it with and how many ways i can style it. i've been really into pleated skirts lately and if i ever spot a peach one i'll declare myself most satisfied. that's until i begin to crave for something else, of course.

shirt, skirt, belt: thrifted * bag: zara * wedges: bb up

put a jumpsuit on, come on, come on

2011-07-20T21:52:00.000+03:00

except for this fabulous bag and a dragonfly printed shirt i picked up at zara i cannot say i was very excited about this season's sales. but then i laid my eyes on this amazing jumpsuit at h&m, which wasn't on sale, and i knew i had to have it regardless of what the price tag said (luckily it wasn't too pricey). the colors are more suited for fall, so this might be from their fall collection but i forgot to check. i was instantly drawn by this rich dark shade of green and the softly colored petals. it is also super nice to the touch and so light and breezy. i got lots of compliments at work on this, and many asked if this was custom made, which only strengthened my belief that this is one special piece that i will treasure for a long long time. i almost felt too dressed up for work, which rarely happens. i can just see myself wearing this with high heels at a fancy event. oh my, how much i've grown :)!

jumpsuit: h&m * bag: zara * sandals, sunnies: random

all sparks will burn out in the end

2011-07-18T20:11:00.003+03:00

i didn't actually get a chance to take proper daily outfit shots while in barcelona, mostly because i was so distracted by everything around me. these photos were snapped on our second day there around sunset, hence the strange lighting and off focus. my girlfriend and i both picked up these amazing leather bags at zara that day. we were so excited we dashed back to the apartment to change and then went for a walk on the promenade followed by dinner, displaying our new purchases. the light in these pictures doesn't do justice to how beautiful this color is, but i promise you'll see lots of this bag from now on, so better pics will follow. mine is a bright orange red and my girlfriends picked up an electric blue one. we sure did turn some heads with these brightly colored bags in our hands. i paired mine with a red pleated skirt and a butterfly printed tee. i 'm really sorry i didn't get a chance to snap a few pictures of my girlfriend wearing hers with a blue dress with white paint splatter. maybe next time i'll see her...

top: amisu * skirt: h&m * sandals: random * bag: zara

postcards from barcelona

2011-07-16T13:31:00.001+03:00

skinny buddha barcelona

2011-07-14T22:13:00.000+03:00

there's no combination of words i could put on the back of a postcard to sum up my short vacation in barcelona. i can barely put my feet back on the ground, this is how much i loved and enjoyed the time spent there. barcelona is such an amazing city: colorful, sunny, noisy (which was charming at first but turned out to be not so amusing in the end), friendly, charming, delicious. i went there together with my best friend and it was so great to be able to share this with her as we live in different cities and do not see each other very often. we went on a visiting tour de force, trying to see as many things as possible and absorb as much visual information as possible and then spent a day at the beach. photos will follow tomorrow, don't get anxious. i thought i would start off with a little number i wore during our first full day in barcelona. i wore a white tank top with a pair of polka dot shorts (yes these are shorts indeed), comfy flats and a polka dot turban. these pictures were taken at parc guell and the rooftop of la pedrera, two of gaudi's masterpieces.

top: random * shorts: zara * bag: lollipops * flats: stradivarius

what's done doesn't matter, what matter's not done

2011-07-05T21:13:00.000+03:00

i woke up today to very cloudy sky and an annoying drizzle. but i thought to myself i cannot let such things get me down, not when i am two days away from my vacation. so i decided to make the most of the situation and dress in black. i miss wearing black during the summer, but sometimes it's just too hot during the day to be wearing dark colors. the sun came back by the time i left work but it had lost it's power so it was quite pleasant to be outside. my intention was to create some sort of a retro glam rock ensemble. the golden dress was meant to be the glam part. the faux leather leggings and belt were meant to be the rocker attire. the truth is i was feeling rather uninspired lately and who would have guessed these rainy days would be the ones to bring my mojo back.

cardigan: h&m * dress, belt: thrifted * leggings: stradivarius * shoes: dgm

orange is a power color

2011-07-03T20:34:00.000+03:00

today was not as hot as i wished to but still quite pleasant for hanging out in the park and do some catching up on my reading. ever since i got my kindle i became quite obsessed with it and have been reading a lot lately. today was also a good opportunity to prepare myself for the trip to barcelona i'll be taking next week, so i've been studying a bit my barcelona travel guide. nothing special on the outfit front, just a pair of comfortable jeans, a floral top and purple cardigan. i was recently invited by my salon to try out the new CHI ammonia-free hair dye. i really love the new shades of orange and the gradient effect, starting on top with a lighter shade of orange and becoming kid of reddish at the tips. the transition is quite subtle so at first you can't really tell there are several shades along the hair length. and now my hair matches even better my oxford shoes. isn't it cool?

cardigan: missy glam * top: fishbone * jeans: vero moda * shoes: bb up

no dawn, no day, i'm always in this twilight

2011-06-27T21:03:00.000+03:00

my post title is not to be confused with a twilight movie reference, it's merely a florence and the machine quote. as you may have noticed, most of my post titles are lyrics or song titles or sometimes random quotes that relate to the content of the post. they are not very obvious sometimes, and maybe they only make sense in my head, but disclosing the logic behind choosing one quote or another would just spoil the fun. but this time i decided to explain the train of thought that brought me to this quote. the first thread would be that fact that these pictures were taken at sunset, as the sun was making his final appearance while hiding from time to time behind some clouds. we literally had to walk around, circling this church in search of the final rays of light. coming home, songs came popping into my head and as i was humming some tune i realized that miss florence herself might wear something like my vintage dress here. if only for our choice of hair color i do think we might bear some resemblance, n'est ce pas?

dress: vintage * belt: thrifted * yank top: mango * sandals: random

they will see us waving from such great heights

2011-06-23T20:00:00.000+03:00

here i am again, up on the rooftop of my building. the door seems to be open quite a lot lately and there is no nosy neighbour in sight. i could get used to this, it's so much easier to mount up a couple flights of stairs rather than walking around aimlessly around the neighbourhood trying to find a good spot for pictures. but anyway, moving on, can you believe someone was going to throw this bag away? like they say, one man's garbage is another man's treasure. luckily the bag was saved by one of the girls at work who thought this was something i would like. and i did, i love it! i immediately thought it would go really well with my patchwork dress. i've had this dress for a couple of years now and it was created by a local designer. i think this is quite a pretty pairing. you might have also noticed my nails are painted red. summer is when i break up the reign of black and purple nail polish, just because i embrace colors more easily when the weather is hot.

dress: mihaela cretescu * shoes: bb up * bag: thrifted

sheer delight

2011-06-21T21:28:00.000+03:00

i must say, i am really getting the hang of using more red in my daily outfits. just a few accents here and there is the way i played it today. red socks, red earrings, red nail polish. well, i had to do something to distract you from the sheerness of my top. it may not look that sheer in this light but trust me, it's pretty sheer. luckily the top has this funny little sort of rag flower thingy which also diverts the eye. i thought i could take it off, but no, it's sewn to the top. nothing much, just a relaxed tuesday outfit. in other news, i just got my new kindle today. i am super excited about it!!! and i got a super cute orange cover for it. i am quite an avid reader and i cannot wait for this little gizmo to keep me company, especially since i'll be travelling a lot this summer. have a lovely week everyone!

top: zara * pants: stradivarius * socks: h&m * shoes: bb up

i'm coming up on infra-red

2011-06-14T21:00:00.000+03:00

yikes! it's totally strange to see myself wearing so much red. i don't do well with red usually, i feel it's too strong and overwhelming. last time i probably wore so much red must have been at the age of 3 or 4. mom used to love dressing me and my sister in red. anyway, this skirt is what started this whole madness. i initially had my eyes set on a gorgeous beige accordion pleat skirt at zara, but couldn't find it in our store. i couldn't find it in belgium either, it was all sold out in this color and i was actually debating whether i should spend 50 euros on a skirt. that seemed kinda expensive. and then i found this one at h&m for only 15 euros. i am addicted to h&m by the way, and because we still don't have one yet in our neck of the woods, i take every chance i get when i travel abroad to buy something there. didn't have a clue this morning what to wear with this skirt, but luckily i remembered i had just received this top as a gift, and it was a perfect match. everyone at work kept complementing me on my dress, not realizing these were separates. and then, to top it all off i threw in my heart shaped sunnies.

top: zara * skirt: h&m * cardigan: prmod * shoes: bb up * bag: benvenuti

a tale of three cities

2011-06-13T21:29:00.000+03:00

hello everyone! i just had the craziest week of my entire life. but crazy good! i don't have any outfit post prepared, there was no time for such things during the trip, but i am gonna flood you with pictures. the first half of the week included a business trip to antwerpen, belgium. things got crazy from the very beginning: a missed flight on monday, a night spent in munich, lost luggage and living in the same clothes for three whole days. as the week progressed, things became more calm and time was spent time was spent enjoying long walks, eating delicious food and drinking fruit flavored beer. then came the crazy fun part, and no more work to do. friday morning i took the train out to brussels where i stayed with some friends, revisited the city center, did some shopping and enjoyed some more beer in the pub. saturday was my favorite. i took the train again, this time to amsterdam. this city has an amazing vibe. it wasn't until i left the busy city center with all the coffee shops and the red light district and headed towards the jordaan, the most beautiful of all amsterdam's districts, that i completely fell in love with this city. if only i could stay there a bit longer.

doesn't mean i'm blue for you

2011-06-02T22:59:00.000+03:00

i realize now i must make an effort to smile more in my photos. i've been thinking a lot lately about how i come across in pictures and sadly it turns out the pictures don't always reflect who i am in real life. i must seem to you most of the times a bit too serious, sad, tired or even upset. which is rarely the case. i am truly a very happy and positive person but i guess it's still hard for me to put on a smile whenever i take a picture. and i've been doing this for almost a year and a half now. i still feel awkward about it even when i am taking the pictures by myself, as it was the case today. there i was, up on my building's rooftop, all by myself, looking at my camera set on the tripod, the sun in my eyes and all i could think of was: isn't this silly? what if someone sees me? i do manage to put on a happy face whenever my boyfriend takes my pictures because i smile at him and not necessarily to the camera. so, anyway, i may be dressed in blue but i'm not feeling blue at all today. actually i am feeling pretty excited about next week. but i'll have to tell you about that some other time. ciao!

dress: mango * sandals: random

all the people on the move

2011-05-31T20:44:00.000+03:00

as much as i hate to admit it, the truth is wearing dresses on a bike is not really practical. especially if even the slightest breeze is blowing, your dress will always get blown in your face and you end up flashing people. still, i won't give up wearing skirts and dresses on my bike when it's just for a quick and relaxed ride. but when i know i'll be pedalling across town i try to go for something more suited. i hate wearing pants when it's hot out but these ones are quite lightweight and manage to keep me cool. sorry they look so crumpled, it's because of all the pedalling. i wanted to pair them with something bright and fun and so i went for a red polka dotted shirt with a pretty lacy detail. i predict this is going to be remixed numerous times this summer. and then there's this bag i've been carrying around on my bike rides lately which i picked up at a festival a couple of years ago. soon enough i hope to get a basket for my bike and then i won't have to carry a bag. can't wait for that!

cardigan: promod * shirt: thrifed * pants: zara * shoes, bag: random

where the wild roses grow

2011-05-29T20:09:00.000+03:00

as i was telling you, i'm on a roll here. can't seem to get enough of maxi dresses, and i am sure they will be my go to summer attire. this is the second one i scored last weekend, and i love that it's super long and it hits the ground. this could be the perfect beach dress, but i don't go to the beach so instead i prefer wearing it out on a stroll in the park. it is also surprisingly easy to wear on a bike ride, so this is again something that you'll see me wearing numerous times this summer. i decided to accessorize it with red accents and therefore i wanted to take the photos in this particular park. this is the rose garden and the red roses looked so beautiful as we passed by during our bike ride that we decided to come back here for photos. i couldn't help taking some pics by the purple roses, me being absolutely obsessed with the color purple.

dress: amisu * bandeau: stradivarius * belt: thrifted * sandals, bag, shades: random

sometimes we have to sing out of key

2011-05-26T19:11:00.000+03:00

yesterday, a bunch of us from work decided to have a picnic during lunch break in the nearby park. given that i live very close to my work place, it so happens to be also my favorite park in the city. it was so great to kick out our shoes and relax while eating sandwiches and ice cream after being cooked up in the office the entire morning. i sneaked out with one of the girls and quickly grabbed some photos while no one was watching. this was the perfect opportunity for me to wear my new maxi dress, which i adore. besides the emerald green dress from the previous post, i also scored a couple of maxi dresses for a very reasonable price during my shopping spree at the mall last weekend. i was instantly attracted to the graphic print and the bold colors on this one. i can already see myself wearing such dresses all summer long. if only i could take the whole summer off from work, now wouldn't that be awesome?

cardigan: promod * dress: amisu * sandals: random

take me down to the emerald city

2011-05-24T20:30:00.000+03:00

hooray for bare legs! and hello knees, haven't seen you in a while. it was a gorgeous day today so i figured i ought to take my new pumps out for a walk. this is the second time i wore them and i am slowly adjusting to wearing high heels. it's still kinda weird and awkward, i sometimes feel like a drag queen. and then, i don't know, i feel kinda all grown up in these. here i am, going on 28 and i still feel like a kid inside. and then i thought maybe i should go all color blocking on you all and so i pulled out this emerald green dress i recently purchased. wearing such bold colors together is new territory for me but the effect is guaranteed. i guess ever since i became a redhead i started to experiment more with bold colors, and let me say i'm loving it. and now you must excuse me, i gotta go rest my poor feet. as good as these shoes look they sure killed my feet today!

dress: terranova * cardigan: h&m * shoes: filty

floral haze

2011-05-18T19:31:00.000+03:00

i can feel it, the day i won't be able to wear tights anymore is getting closer. which is quite exciting actually, but i really wanted to get a couple more chances of wearing my favorite printed tights before the heat wave kicks in. these floral thighs surely are on my top list and i wanted to show them off in their (almost) full splendour. that's why i decided to wear them under a pair of denim shorts. i must be going through a floral craze phase cause i also decided to wear my cherry blossom girls t-shirt, floral earrings and let's not forget my lotus flower tattoo. also, i discovered it's super fun to match your shoes and you hair. yeap, i might be also in an orange phase.

t-shirt: zara * shorts: thrifted * tights: accessorise * shoes: bb up

trees are for hugging

2011-05-16T19:26:00.000+03:00

while i do love living in the city, i take every chance i get, especially during the weekends, to spend some time in nature. now that it's so nice and warm outside i prefer taking bike rides, strolls in the park or just hanging out with friends at a terrace along the river. i was really relieved to leave the house with bare legs for a change, but since i wasn't over my nasty cold i went for a maxi dress to keep me covered. my shades were more than a necessity, keeping me from constantly sneezing when i was looking towards the light and also keeping my eyes from tearing up. i really love this dress and i hope to get my hands on a few more this summer. i bought it a couple of years ago at a festival but there's no label on it and i couldn't remember any other detail about the company who made it. hopefully they will be there again at the festival this year. it's really cool that it still manages to make me look long and lean despite the horizontal stripes.

dress: random, no label * flats: stradivarius * shades: random

predict the day you want to get away

2011-05-15T13:05:00.000+03:00

i'm a little behind on posting due to a nasty cold that hit me and i can't seem to shake off, so this is something i wore a couple of days ago. this was one of those days when i wanted to feel as comfortable as possible and put together a very feminine look. comfortable for me means throwing on a dress. it's the quickest possible way for me to get dressed in the morning when i'm in a rush. i've been dying to wear this dress again, but i had to wait to warmer weather. it's still not warm enough for bare legs so i went for some delicate lace tights with a pretty pattern. i just love how delicate and light this dress is, i love the amazing colors and prints and the small pleating detail on the top. this will be for sure one of my summer staples.

dress: vintage * cardigan: promod * tights: h&m * flats: stradivarius

you might want to sit down for this

2011-05-12T23:00:00.000+03:00

i just bought a pair of high heels. because they were purple. this is totally not like me

shoes: filty

i saw an educated girl give her hair a twirl

2011-05-09T23:23:00.001+03:00

after being brutally woken up by the neighbor's drill machine on saturday morning, my boyfriend and i decided to take a bike ride and fill our lungs with some fresh air. let me tell you, i totally ended up regretting not putting too much thought into my outfit. as cute and fun this may look, it was not meant for riding a bike with the wind blowing from all sides. this turned out to be all sorts of wrong and i had one wardrobe malfunction after another. first my skirt began to flow and rise, almost flashing a couple of people. i was mostly holding on to my skirt instead of the handlebars, and then to make matters worse my socks began to slide down on my feet. at one point i didn't know what to grab first, the skirt, the socks or the handlebars. it was out of control. we stopped by the park to catch a break and some shots and then 'gracefully' continued our ride. i managed to gain some control over the whole outfit situation and made it home safe and fully dressed. that'll teach me a lesson!

cardigan: promod * top: bershka * skirt: zara * socks, shoes: h&m

she lives on love street

2011-05-05T21:09:00.000+03:00

i love this cardigan to pieces but sometimes it can be quite overpowering. i love the dramatic effect of the ruffled shoulders plus the stripes, but i have to be extra careful when i choose the items to pair it with. i'm actually considering wearing it over a floral dress when the weather gets warmer, and for sure there will be lots of other fun ways to wear it during the warm seasons. don't be fooled by the sunny skies in these pictures, today was quite cold and windy despite the bright sun, and i was also wearing a jacket over this. today i went for a very simple combo with a white tank top and skinny jeans because i wanted the cardigan to have the stage all to itself. to add a bit of edge i pulled out some chains to display on my neck and wrist, a black stone ring and mesh earrings. a big thanks goes to my boyfriend for being so awesome, for patiently walking with me around the neighborhood in the search for the perfect spot for the pictures, and of course for taking lovely pictures of me.

cardigan, shoes: h&m * tank top: zara * jeans: vero moda *

minimum damage, maximum effect

2011-05-03T20:31:00.000+03:00

i don't do this often enough but one of my favorite things to do when bored with what my wardrobe has to offer is restyling and altering some of the old pieces. this is one of my favorite skirts and it has suffered numerous alterations over time in order to satisfy my needs and random moods. i thrifted it many years ago and loved the dark rich shade of violet and the full length. i didn't care much about the fabric, some sort of crappy polyester or something, but decided to buy it anyway. it was way too long for me so first thing i did was to shorten it. i was reluctant to cutting it so i decided to pucker it here and there and sow it. after a while i decided i wanted to make it shorter and so i folded the bottom and sowed it in. this way i could wear it both as an over the knee skirt or as a tube dress. here, here and here are a few of ways i styled it in the past. so right now i am really into maxi skirts and decided to set it free again. i paired it with a graphic black and white tee, zebra flats and an oversized cardigan. oh, and sorry for squinting my eyes so much, the sun was in my face the whole time.

cardigan: etam * shirt: h&m * skirt, belt: thrifted * flats: eram

a ride in style

2011-04-30T18:38:00.000+03:00

i am super excited to share with you the bike i got as a present for easter. and of course i could not resist including it in my outfit shots. i am really looking forward to all the wonderful rides we're gonna take in sunny months to come. this is actually my first bike ever, i didn't have one as a kid and i am so excited about it i feel like i should name it. would that be weird? i wonder what would be a proper bike name. today my boyfriend and i took a lovely ride along the river, stopped to snap a few photos and got rudely interrupted by a passing shower. by the time we got home the sun came up again but i was already drenched to the bone. maybe tomorrow we'll have better luck with the weather. for today's ride in style i opted for a very comfortable vintage dress with a pretty flower print and purple tights. can't wait for warmer weather so i can wear this with bare legs and strap sandals. till then, enjoy the weekend, everyone!

dress: vintage * tights: fiore * shoes: h&m

inspiration files: many belles down

2011-04-26T22:35:00.000+03:00

i don't usually promote stuff around the blog, especially if i'm not familiar with the brand or if i haven't tried the product myself. and i almost never finish up reading an email from some company asking me to do this, but there was something really special about the email i got from hannah of many belles down. their video got me hooked and i am sure you're gonna love it too. this small company manages to create modern garments with fabulous vintage inspired prints and all in a delightful playful manner. i just love the whole vibe of this video.

many belles down

we sail through endless skies

2011-04-21T20:03:00.000+03:00

these photos were taken during my lunch break, the only time i could enjoy some of this sunny weather today. we found this out of place piece of wall in the middle of a meadow in my favorite park. i guess it's part of the old city walls and you can tell it has all this history trapped between its bricks. it's been a while since i last pulled this romper out of the closet. i love that it has this nautical theme and my favorite are the buttons with cute little anchors on them. oh, how i wish i was out sailing somewhere instead of being stuck at work. but the weekend is so close and that's what keeps me going, plus it's a long weekend so that makes the waiting worth while. my first instinct was to pair this with some bright red tights but decided to go for some spotted ones instead. i then chose a cardigan with a bird print that i thought went well with the theme.

cardigan: bershka * romper: amisu * tights: fiore * flats: stradivarius

the distance from A to where you'd B

2011-04-18T20:03:00.000+03:00

i had long given up taking outfit shots up on the roof of my building after a confrontation with a grumpy elderly neighbor which ended with me being locked out on the roof by the said neighbor. i managed to get off by taking an adjacent flight of stairs and then going back into my building and straight to the neighbor's door. so today when getting home, i went up without much hope and discovered to my surprise the door was unlocked and there was no neighbor in sight. there's nothing spectacular about my roof top except for the sky and a pretty view of the city and i love taking my time taking photos by myself. one thing is for sure, evening light is just perfect for taking photos for being a much warmer light as opposed to the cold light of morning. you'll have to excuse my crumpled dress, it's the natural result of spending all day in front of the computer at work. the dress has this beautiful lace detail over the shoulders and i wanted to play off it with a pair of lace tights with a delicate flower pattern. to cover up, i chose a navy cardigan and a matching scarf and my beloved oxfords.

cardigan: okay * dress: bershka * tights, shoes: h&m * scarf: random

color will shake the disease

2011-04-14T19:51:00.000+03:00

i'm feeling a bit under the weather, so i'll have to keep this short. i must be coming down with something cause i haven't been feeling very well today, and you can clearly see that on my face. i wasn't exactly in the mood to put anything but slacks on and maybe call in sick, but i managed to fight the feeling and get dressed for work. i just started pulling out favorite things from the closet, just like a kid who wants to wear all his favorite clothes at once, like stripes and then more stripes, heart printed tights, then some orange to brighten up the day and then my newest acquisition, the orange shoes. i'm pretty sure i'll be living in them for the next few days, i am so over the top in love with them. and they have this kind of quirkiness to them, the resemble golf shoes, don't they?

dress: pimkie * cardigan, belt: thrifted * tights: charme * shoes: bb up

we can build a new tomorrow, today

2011-04-07T19:23:00.000+03:00

i had the perfect location in mind for this photo shoot the minute i got dressed. i knew i wanted a setting that had a sharp architecture with a futuristic vibe. this big empty space made of concrete and glass is actually the center of the site where i took last post's pictures. the old city bastion walls have undergone a massive renovation and now the site wonderfully combines both old and new structures. it's empty at the moment but i cannot wait to see what the city decides to do with it. i hope it will be full of art galleries and cozy little cafes. moving on, let's say a few words about what i am wearing. i got hypnotized by the print on this shirt when i found it at a thrift shop a couple of weeks ago. i love graphic prints and i love that this one has a nice flow. luckily, i don't see that much of it, but it must have given the gals at work quite the headache when they were talking to me and staring at the print. i paired this with a distressed, safety pins adorned denim skirt, white tights and zebra print flats.

shirt: thrifted * skirt: random * tights: calzedonia * flats: eram

hard candy, eye candy

2011-04-05T19:54:00.000+03:00

i haven't done this kind of outfit in quite a while. you must have realized by now, i may suffer from multiple personality disorder when it comes to fashion. there are so many characters and styles i want to embody, i might seem a bit... let's put it mildly, weird. what i mean is i always explore new styles but i try to make them my own. i won't say i've tried them all or that i wish to try them all. in fact, upon closer inspection, my explorations never leave the grounds of just a few favorite recurring themes. at this point they are: retro/vintage, chic punk, menswear, lolita, funky urban. most times they come together to form an eclectic mix. i guess this outfit channels the inner child with a touch of japanse street style inspiration, so feel free to decide which theme it belongs to. i've been a fan of japanese fashion for a long time and japanese street style blogs are one of my main sources of inspiration, being extremely creative and avant garde. of course, my approach is more toned down, i'm not going all harajuku on you now, but it's all about colors, layering and big shades (with butterflies on the sides). and what about my lollipop legs? they're my favorite part of the ensemble.

blazer, flats: stradivarius * shirt: bershka * skirt: zara * tights: charme * shades: random

slowly we unfurl as lotus flowers

2011-04-03T14:50:00.000+03:00

spending time outdoors is my favorite weekend activity and i probably already mentioned this a million times. this weekend was no exception. saturday's outing consisted of a stroll to my favorite bookshop where i picked up some reading material, getting a strawberry shake and soaking up some sun on the benches in my favorite city square, then a walk in the park and taking some outfit shots, followed by a delicious vegan meal. getting dressed for such pleasant activities is pretty simple. i just trow on a dress and i'm ready to go. i was happy to pull this one out of the closet because of the colors in it, they just scream out joy and happiness. i thifted it about a year ago and it was one of my favorite altering projects. i love me a shirt dress but this one was a couple sizes too big for me and had a totally unflattering length. so i cut it just over the knee and made a belt out of the excess fabric. for me, the most important rule when thrift shopping is being able to see the potential of an item, not necessarily a perfect fit.

dress: thrifted * tights: random * flats: stradivarius

mind trip to the land down under

2011-03-30T20:53:00.000+03:00

i'm not gonna beat around the bush, i'm just gonna come straight out and ask you: how awesome is my new kangaroo print shirt? i am over the head in love with it. and when i say new, i just mean it's new to me. this is one of the few pieces i picked up during my latest thirfting expedition last weekend. i must have rummaged through 5 or 6 thrift stores and only picked up 2 shirts and a tank top, but i am super excited about each piece. so obviously the shirt was meant to be the central pieces of today's ensemble. i went for a masculine inspired look with black pants and blazer and topped with a hat. my photographer friend said i look like michael jackson, not sure that's good or bad. i pushed things even further with the white socks. i figured this outfit needed a bit of quirkiness. i do try to take a break once in a while and not take things too seriously, and this was definitely a fun experience.

oh, and i forgot to mention, there's an interview i did for mode republic that you can read here :)

blazer: pimkie * shirt: thrifted * pants: stradivarius * shoes: dgm * hat: random

my sunday best

2011-03-28T18:58:00.000+03:00

since today was brutally cold, dark and rainy i was in no condition to take outfit photos. that's why i am introducing my sunday outfit instead. nothing fancy, just a casual dress paired with green tights and belt, perfect for a stroll out and coffee with friends. sunday wasn't exactly the typical sunny spring day either, but i rather enjoyed the overcast sky because this way i got to wear lots of black without ending up suffocated. as i've already mentioned before, i prefer wearing this dress backwards because i love the bare back detail. on another note, i am really trying to take into consideration people's advice about me wearing more makeup, but i guess i just feel kinda weird about wearing makeup during the day. i did make an effort to wear some green eyeliner but that was about it. i am still adjusting to my new haircut and i find my face to be looking rather strange sometimes, so i still have to figure out what kind of makeup would look best on me. in general, i rather enjoy looking pale and all victorian like. i am a solar creature but i don't really care for tanned skin. and with this, i wish you all a sunny week and i'll see you around.

dress: vintage * cardigan, shoes: h&m * belt: thrifted * tights: random

vested interest

2011-03-25T19:12:00.001+02:00

hello lovelies. i haven't been around much lately, i know. life keeps getting in the way, you know what it's like. and life doesn't always bring good stuff around but at least it's friday, so i have something to be grateful for. i am really looking forward to spending some time outside this weekend soaking up some sun, doing some reading and maybe a bit of thrift shopping. meanwhile this is what i am wearing on this beautiful sunny day. my first pick from the closet this morning was this beat up old dress i've had for ages. with my current mood it was no wonder black was my first choice but then i started thinking i really need to pull out some colors to cheer myself up. a pair of bright purple tights was just what i needed. the outfit didn't quite seem very office appropriate since the dress is kinda short and very tight so i decided to cover it up a bit with a fun ruffled vest. i then picked up a vintage brooch i borrowed from my mom and closed the vest in the front and then added some colored bracelets. well, and that's it. have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

dress: thrifted * vest: h&m * tights: fiore * shoes: bb up

something borrowed, something green

2011-03-16T19:18:00.000+02:00

my boyfriend and i share the same closet. of course, my stuff occupies most of it and still i cannot help borrowing some of his stuff sometimes. my favorite is this green plaid shirt that i wear as a shirt dress. we definitely don't share the same size but i can still make it work. i just roll up the sleeves and use a belt to make it more form fitting. this time i wore it over skinny jeans and with my olive oxfords. you can check out the way i styled the same shirt last winter here. i've been know to wear my guy's sweatshirts also, you can check out the outfits i assembled here and here. what can i say, i love taking a break from my own wardrobe and delve into his. and i very much enjoy putting on this kind of very relaxed and casual outfits. do you guys borrow stuff from your guy's closet?

boyfriend shirt, belt: thrifted * jeans: vero moda * shoes: h&m

days before you came, freezing cold and empty

2011-03-14T19:26:00.000+02:00

it's nice to start the week after having enjoyed a weekend full of sunshine. monday morning doesn't seem so bad all of a sudden. it's even nicer to say goodbye to winter coats and boots and hang them in the back of the closet. this weekend i said hello to light jackets, oxford shoes and short sleeved shirts. for me one of the most enjoyable activities during the weekend is taking my time getting dressed. it's a nice change from all the running around i do in the morning talking to myself and complaining i have nothing to wear while starring at a closet so full it sometimes seems to burst. this saturday i decided to go retro and my starting point was the polka dot skirt. the shirt also had a retro vibe so it was a perfect choice. there's something about this collar that i love so much, not to mention the cute little buttons dressed in fabric. i was really glad to wear again my olive oxfords i got last year at h&m. i remember they were quite hard to break into. my feet hurt for days on end the first time i wore them, but this time they fit like a glove. i chose a jacket to match my shoes and couldn't resist adding a bright pop of color with my red tights. and this was my relaxed retro look for the weekend.

jacket: pimkie * shirt, skirt: thrifted * tights: random * shoes: h&m

orange you glad to see the new me

2011-03-12T19:58:00.000+02:00

so this is the outfit that debuted my new haircut and freshened up color. i wanted it to make a statement just like my new hair. i decided to make use of a multitude of colors that i though would complement my hair. i went for dark browns for my top, shoes and bag, and vibrant green for my shirt which i tucked in the beige crumpled high waisted skirt. i knew i wanted colored tights but choosing the right color was quite a hard decision to make. i though patterns would make this way too busy and repeating one of the colors i was already wearing seemed a little bit forced and so i opted for bold yellow tights. i don't usually wear so many colors at the same time, but somehow they all came together to create a cohesive ensemble. the location we found was quite perfect. we first discovered it last summer when we went snooping around old buildings in the city center. this is actually the back door of a small church and i could see a bit of the interior by looking through the key hole. this whole sneaking around made this a really fun shoot.

shirt, dress: h&m * top: old navy * tights: fiore * boots: amanda * bag: vintage

got a devil's haircut in my mind

2011-03-11T21:01:00.000+02:00

yeap, i did it. chopped my hair off and now i've got a brand new coiffure. i feel amazing! i feel like a newborn, fresh and light as a feather. i've suddenly been given a boost of confidence and inspiration. i cannot wait to explore all the possibilities opened for me now. i feel empowered. i am walking with a new posture and attitude. i feel inspired to rethink my entire wardrobe and create new and exciting outfits. i haven't felt so great in a long time. and i'm sure all you girls out there understand where this is coming from. one trip to my fabulous hairdresser and i feel like a new person.

some sorf of office punk

2011-03-09T20:42:00.000+02:00

work's got me pretty tired and man, it's only wednesday. but somehow i managed to pull out some sense of humour this morning and spice up an outfit that might have turned out sort of blah otherwise. i cannot believe i haven't worn this shirt in ages. i used to wear it non stop a couple of years ago. when i pulled it out from the closet this morning i knew it would instantly cheer me up. now, i know a shirt full of skulls isn't quite what you would normally think of as funny, but it is to me. i rarely dress "office" so i thought it would be fun to do office with a twist. these are my office pants, they're the only elegant/formal pants i own. i thought the red belt would be a welcomed pop of color and kind of a surprise element. i went overboard with the skull thing and added a pair of skull earrings and the cherry on top of all this would be the claw ring my guy bought for me yesterday. it's spooky and awesome and i love it to death (pun intended).

cardigan, shirt: h&m * pants: flo&jo * belt: thrifted * ring: bershka * boots: random

lords of the boards

2011-03-07T20:50:00.007+02:00

so yes, i'm back from my snowboarding vacation in arlberg, austria. and i'm gonna flood you with pictures. this is not going to be a typical outfit post, but there is an outfit involved in this nonetheless. maybe you were not aware of this, but there is such a thing as a fashion victim snowboarder. not that i am one, i was a rookie when i bought all my gear and had no idea there was such a huge clothing and gear industry behind this fashionable winter sport. i do love my pants a lot and the cute little details on them and i also love my bindings. now, this last part sounds kinda weird, but i do. my skills are not that great but i do feel i made some progress. i have a few bruises here and there but it's all part of the process. all in all it was such a great experience. we had some fun rides, hung out with friends, ate delicious meals, soaked up some sun and had a lot of fun. it was the perfect way of saying goodbye to winter.

mode republic feature

2011-03-06T18:33:00.000+02:00

hello my darlings. i just got back from my vacation in the austrian alps and had no idea a huge surprise was waiting for me. i just got featured as cover model for mode republic. check it out here. a short interview will follow soon. thanks, mode republic! this was a fantastic surprise!

i'll do graffiti if you sing to me in french

2011-02-25T20:05:00.001+02:00

well that's enough, i can't take anymore. i sure hope this is the last heavy snow fall we'll be seeing in the city. i'm leaving tomorrow for some mountain snow for a change and i'll be treating myself to a whole week of snowboarding bliss. today was all about being comfortable as i had to walk my way through snow trenches as i went to work. the pictures were snatched during my lunch break and luckily the snow ceased to fall for a couple of hours. i went for purple jeans and a simple top and then bundled up in my coziest sweater. i've been longing for a green beanie since the beginning of winter and last week my sister was kind enough to knit one for me. isn't is cool? and isn't my sister just awesome for doing this? that's about it folks, i've got some packing to do. hope you have a wonderful weekend. and it better be spring when i come back.

coat: rinascimento * cardigan: thrifted: shirt: bershka * jeans: vero moda * beanie: made by my sister

it's just a question of time

2011-02-23T19:08:00.000+02:00

I don't know what it is but i don't seem to have enough time for anything right now. or maybe i've just been really bad at managing my spare time. i haven't had much time to blog lately but i've been keeping an eye on all of you out there in the blogosphere, so don't you worry. this is the little ensemble i am wearing today. i don't mean to mislead into thinking i am always wearing dresses and skirts (which i actually am most of the time). i do wear pants occasionally but i guess i often fail to document those outfits, or they sometimes seem unworthy to post. don't really know what to call the top i am wearing today. is this a tunic? let's call it a tunic. i've been a really good girl lately and stayed away from black pieces (in an effort to bring more color to my wardrobe) and so decided this was a fair compromise. i really love the dark green in the middle and the bright orange. i chose some earrings in similar colors. my earrings are always coordinated with my outfits, though it may not be always apparent. these ones were handmade by a local artist and they are inspired by the wonderful buildings designed by hundertwasser. speaking of color, my hair needs a touch up really bad cause my roots are showing and the color is washing out. but i don't have time for that either. 3 more days and i'm going on vacation. sweeeet!!!

tunic: eleven * cardigan: thrifted * jeans: vero moda * boots: red lips * earrings: handmande

tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week

2011-02-14T20:13:00.000+02:00

i'm supposed to be doing something else right now but since i do like to indulge in procrastination from time to time, i am blogging instead. i can assure you this activity is far more pleasant than what i am actually supposed to do. and you are the happy winners of my procrastination because you get to see what i was wearing today. let me start by telling you what i am not wearing, and that is: heart prints, the color red, sexy lingerie, lipstick or fancy jewelry. valentine's day is not something i celebrate and i would prefer not to be dragged in everybody else's red hearted madness. don't get me wrong, i am not against the idea behind this day, i just don't like imported holidays and the consumerism it entangles. anyhow, we've had a pretty clouded sky throughout the day and some of the colors didn't quite come through as i wished in the pictures. for example, my dress turned out grey when it's instead a pale green. i went again for a play on textures and combining something delicate and flowy with dark colors and faux snake skin leggings. this dress is also rather short so leggings are a wiser choice as opposed to tights. i've had this ensemble in mind for quite some time, so getting dressed this morning took no time. it sure is a great way to kick start the day.

dress, cardigan: h&m * leggings: stradivarius * shoes: dgm

gonna mount my horse and ride into the sunset

2011-02-10T21:31:00.000+02:00

i am truly contended with the costumery i put together today. i rarely dress with a specific theme in mind but today i must have done a good job since a couple of people asked me if i was going horseback riding. so at the end of the day i can say mission accomplished. i am most pleased with my khakis, they have proved themselves to be highly versatile. they can either be dressed up or down and today they did a great job looking as horse riding pants. but this is of course only in theory, because put to the real test they would literally burst at the seams if i ever attempted to mount a horse in them. the finishing touch was my double breasted jacket, which also has a military vibe to it. i wanted to do something a little more different on top and so i went for a black lace button down shirt and a purple cardigan with a crochet flower brooch.

since i began writing all this an old song popped into my head. do you guys remember this video from the 90s?

jacket, bag: h&m * pants: stradivarius * shirt, belt: thrifted * cardigan: missy glam * boots: afrodita

here we are again, i feel the chemicals kickin' in

2011-02-08T21:29:00.000+02:00

sunny days like the ones we've been having lately must be celebrated. i though lady spring might need a little more convincing to come visit us sooner and so i wanted to put together a whimsical outfit but with a twist. i started off with my floral tights. i guess i do that sometimes, creating outfits around a pair of tights. i don't always start with a central piece, like a dress or a top and work my way around that, the stating point can be anything from a pair of shoes, an accessory, one color or a hairstyle. well, now that i think about it, the starting point was actually the belt. i just picked it up from my mom's closet last weekend and i was really anxious to wear it. it seems that everytime i go visit my parents i borrow stuff from my mom's. the dress isn't quite the typical spring dress but i do seem to love neutrals regardless the season. for an extra doze of whimsy i topped things off with my little birds printed cardigan and i braided my hair on the side. to add just a tiny bit of edge to something that would have been much too girly for my taste i wore my studded boots. then i had lunch on a bench outside in the square and basked in the sun. it would have been a perfect day if i hadn't have to go back to work.

cardigan: bershka * dress: c&a * tights: h&m * belt: my mom's * boots: afrodita

the great indoors

2011-02-03T20:50:00.003+02:00

the week is closing to an end and i lost all the willpower to face the cold outside. as brave as i was at the beginning of the week, now i cannot even bare the thought of losing my coat for the sake of some outfit shots. sorry darlings but this redhead here is safely secured in the warm nest of her bedroom and won't be subjected to any more shivering. the temperatures are supposed to be rising over the weekend, so i shall be back outside for picture taking pretty soon. these past few days have been quite unproductive as far as my outfit creativity goes. as for now, i am happily keeping myself cozy with knitted over the knee socks and my boyfriend's sweater. i'm spending the evening indulging in pleasant activities such as drinking tea, reading magazines and watching my favorite shows.

boyfriend sweater: h&m * tights: charme * socks: stradivarius * ring: pull&bear

frosted flake wood

2011-02-01T19:15:00.000+02:00

everything's so white and frosty outside, and i decided to bring a pop of color to the scenery. it's still freezing cold out and though i tried, i could only leave my coat aside for just a couple of seconds. i had to immediatelly put it back on otherwise i would have turned blue, as blue as my dress. i've been obsessing lately over lace tights and these are a new addition to my wardrobe. for warmth, i layered them over a pair of very thin light blue tights but it didn't do much good in the battle against the cold. i do love however the effect of that tiny bit of lace peeking from under the dress, and they have such a nice pearl shade. i am already envisioning styling this up with a pair of over the knee lace stockings for spring, but that seems so far away now. until then, i decided to make bright colors and lace tights my winter staple. they make it so much easier to cope with the dropping temperatures.

coat: topshop * dress: mango * cardigam. tights: h&m * boots: random

i need a change of skin

2011-01-31T21:52:00.000+02:00

well, my darlings, i decided skinny buddha needed a change of skin. enter my talented and insanely creative friend iluvcolor, and this is what he does: he polishes things up, creates a beautiful background and a sharp simple header. not to speak of the textures he created, i can almost touch them. enjoy!

the color scheme deviation

2011-01-19T20:06:00.000+02:00

i tried my best to put together the most colorful outfit i could handle. usually, too much color tends to scare me. given all the colors in the skirt, i was trying to keep things in a similar color palette. i figured green would be great as a top as it plays off well with the colors in the skirt and it also complements my hair. i am really keen on bringing green back into my daily outfits. i mentioned before that my relationship with different colors is kinda strange, something i like right now might fall into disgrace a couple months from now. this skirt must be the most remixed item in my wardrobe right now, i have worn it in so many combos. actually it sounds like a good idea for a future post to showcase all the different ways i've worn it so far. the yellow tights added a bit of playfulness as this is a bit more lady like than what i usually opt for. but i do love the retro vibe of this whole ensemble.

sweater, belt: thrifted * skirt: vintage * tights: fiore * boots: amanda

safety pins holding up the things that make you mine

2011-01-17T18:43:00.000+02:00

it looks like it has become a habit to take outfit pictures in our favorite park during the weekend. i must say the park looks entirely different now than it looked 2 weeks ago, when it was all covered in snow. had it been warmer outside you would have though spring was on it's way. far be it from me to play the forest fairy, even though the scenery surely offered the perfect setting. i wanted to play a bit with fabrics and pairing together things that you wouldn't normally think of as complementary. i started with a lace top and worked my way around it. i knew i wanted to pair this delicate fabric with something more rough and so i went for a customized denim skirt. i've had this thing since college, it was a hand-me-down from one of my roommates and it's very dear to me. it looks so punk with all the safety pins and paper clips that are holding it together. now that i think about it i could have gone for some distressed tights, instead of the black and white houndstooth printed ones. on the other hand, i do like the way they look grey from a distance and blend in with the boots. anyway, i'm really happy with how it all came together, it was the perfect weekend look. not sure if i can pull this off at work, but i might just try it one of these days.

shirt: thrifted * skirt: hand-me-down * tights: meli melo * boots: random

crashing the same scene

2011-01-14T19:58:00.001+02:00

this is just a little something i wore sometimes around the holidays but never got a chance to post. this was definitely the shortest photo shoot i ever did for the blog, it probably took about 5 minutes and i shot 2 sets of pictures for separate entries. it was freezing cold outside, i was constantly shivering and i am amazed my whole face didn't instantly turn red. the crazy things i would do to show you guys some diversity, otherwise you would be flooded with pictures featuring my winter coats. i am wearing a very worn out black dress topped with my ruffled striped cardi, a pop of red tights and comfy, warm grey boots. have a great weekend everyone!

dress: thrifted * cardigan: h&m * tights, boots: random

the deathbed of a day, how beautiful!

2011-01-11T21:49:00.000+02:00

there's something quite magical about sunsets. us city dwellers take them for granted much too often, being all wrapped up in our daily lives. it's only when we travel or spend time outdoors that we remember to watch this fantastic show the sky is putting on for us. i sometimes get a quick glance from my apartment window at the beautiful color displays of the sunset. i love it when sun lights up the horizon in red and orange, and when it sometimes turns purple i feel like screaming for joy.
though i didn't quite catch a spectacular sunrise when i took these pictures, it was close to sunset and i still loved the soft light surrounding me. the sky might not have displayed my favorite shades of purple but i sure was. i was wearing a dark blue/purple dress and matching purple tights and cardigan. i really love the cut of this cardi, it feels a bit retro and thought it might look even better if i added a vintage brooch i "stole" from my mom. if only i could spend all evenings outside, enjoying the warm light of sunset. right now i am enjoying them from my office window, hoping this winter won't go on forever.

dress: h&m * cardigan: thrifted * tights, boots: random

buddha as a child

2011-01-09T19:55:00.000+02:00

yesterday was a wonderful day and i couldn't pass up the opportunity to take a stroll and a couple of pictures along the way. when a friend (the talented artist behind i luv color and my photographer for the day) suggested we take some shots over at the child buddha graffiti wall i was super excited. it's my favorite graffiti in the entire city and some of you may remember i showed it to you last spring here. i am always enthusiastic about finding great backgrounds for my shoots, and i am surprised i didn't think about this one before. doesn't buddha ring a bell? i was already dressed up when we decided to go there, and it turned out my dark blue outfit matched the background and complemented the yellow in buddha's face. i was also wearing my new heart printed tights, again a perfect match as there are so many wonderful buddha teachings about love. i know it might not seem as the best idea to have such a powerful image as your background because it might steal the spotlight from you, but i do feel like i managed to create a connection. everything came beautifully together in the end.

cardigan: okay * dress: pimkie * tights: charme * belt: thrifted * boots: random

i had nine lives but i lost all of them

2011-01-06T19:09:00.000+02:00

i haven't got a chance so far to properly introduce my new camel coat. i don't usually take pictures of my outerwear but i am so in love with this coat i felt it deserved a post of it's own. i was telling you guys a few weeks ago that i was on the lookout for the perfect cape. meanwhile i got distracted and for practical reasons (this winter turned out way harsher than i expected) i decided to turn my attention towards camel coats. i wasn't expecting to find one to my liking too soon but this was truly a serendipitous find. i was actually shopping for a party dress when i stumbled upon this beauty. needless to say i forgot all about the dress and walked out immediately with the coat, sporting a huge smile on my face and a fuzzy feeling inside. it was just what i needed: great color, flattering shape - it almost looks like a trench coat, and perfect length for wearing skirts and dresses underneath. it does at first strike you as an unusual color choice for a winter coat, but i guess everyone is bored to death by now by the mass of dark colors people usually prefer wearing during this season.

coat: topshop * bag: benvenuti * boots: random

i rely on the process, the mind, the frame

2011-01-04T20:23:00.000+02:00

sunday afternoon we ventured outside the house for the first time this year. the city was pretty quiet and everything was covered in frosty white. we decided to take a stroll in our favorite park and take some pictures. every time we go there it's as if we escaped the city and entered a magic land. i never thought it would look so beautiful covered in snow, as we don't usually get too much snow during winter, and if it does snow it only lasts for a couple of days. although my feet were starting to freeze at some point i loved the way the snow was creaking under my feet and everything was so bright and silent. my first intention was to build my outfit around this knitted sweater and pair it with a skirt but i'm glad i used my better judgement on that, otherwise i would have frozen my ass off. we had to go straight to a cafe and have some hot chocolate after we took the pictures, to warm ourselves up. i am really happy with the way these pants looked tucked in the boots, almost like horse riding pants. i added the belt as an element of surprise, it does look kinda quirky with the roll neck sweater. when the weather warms up a bit i will surely try to wear this with a woolen skirt.

coat: topshop * sweater, belt: thrifted * pants: stradivarius * boots: afrodita * beanie: handmade

everything is illuminated

2011-01-03T18:28:00.002+02:00

happy 2011 everyone! i usually don't make a big deal of new year's and this year was no exception. we have very low key celebrations among friends, very chilled and relaxed, no fuss about it. but for some reason i have this feeling that 2011 is going to be pretty amazing. i feel all charged up with loads of energy and i feel this is the year to make it all happen. no more waiting around for things to happen, we have to make them happen. it's time to take matters into our own hands and make the best of each experience.
but now let's get back to business. as i was away for a few days visiting my parents for christmas, i didn't have much time to update. so now it's the time to catch up on some of the outfits that didn't make it into 2010's posts. this is what i wore for christmas dinner. i felt like doing something festive but not the cliché red and green and so i came up with something fun and playful in black, white and golden. i even put on some makeup (not pictured here) in olive green shades which turned to be a little bit too much for the place we went to. i was actually way more dressed up than anyone in the restaurant (which was just a small austrian tavern more likely), but once i set my mind to get all dressed up there's no stopping me. this is a dress i thrifted last year and never imagined it would get much wear because it's not necessarily me. i guess i learned a lot last year about styling things up and making them my own. the over the knee socks were at first just a styling choice to draw attention away from the shortness of the dress, but they also provided great protection against the chilling wind. it was freezing cold when i took the pictures, my face was slowly turning red, but will will hear a lot more about that in my future posts. i complain a lot about the cold, so brace yourselves.

cardigan: h&m * dress, belt: thrifted * tights: calzedonia * socks: stradivarius * boots: afrodita