Sunday 28 April 2013

1 Denim Shirt, 5 Ways To Wear It



Much as I love shopping and having new things, I also think it's such a waste to wear a garment once or twice and then leave it to languish at the bottom of a wardrobe. I'm  sadly not rich enough to buy ultra cheap stuff that will fall apart after the first wash (Asian online shops and Primark, I mean you) or be dressed head to toe in very expensive stuff that I cannot afford. As a result my wardrobe is a healthy mix of high street and a few designer investment pieces. I love to wear and re-wear and to breathe new life in old garments by changing the accessories and shoes around.
I have decided to start a new blog series in which I can show you how to wear one item of clothing in several different ways. And because I hate repeating the content, one outfit out of  5 will always be new, not seen before look.
First up is a humble denim shirt. I bought it on ASOS around 2 years ago and it's one of those things that just gets better with age. It's a casual staple that can be dressed up or down and I like to wear it with both trousers and skirts.
I wore it most recently with striped midi skirt and lace up Zara heels (Shoes are surprisingly comfortable. If you like both your heels and comfort, I cannot recommend these enough.).
I even painted my nails black and white to match the skirt. :D

I wore:
Lace up heels: Zara
Skirt: ASOS
Denim shirt: ASOS
Clutch: Accesorize
Rings: Made
Retro sunnies: Jeepers Peepers
Brooch: Johnny Loves Rosie
I wore the same denim shirt previously with midi skirts. First is a more dressy outfit with sequined Ashish skirt and a statement necklace. Perfect for going out for dinner or drinks. The second look is perhaps more of a day look and suitable for work. Tartan skirt is by ASOS again and the bag is Luella.
I also doubled up on denim by teaming up the shirt with jeans. First look is more contemporary with same tone denim and flashes of red, while the second look is very retro 70s with flared jeans in darker wash and brown leather accessories.
There you have it. I really hope you like this new blog feature.

Something New



A few new things I acquired...
I love cooking (though I don't always find time for it) and nowadays I get most of my ideas and recipes from blogs. One of them is Smitten Kitchen and I was so delighted when the book came out too. Naturally, I had to have it. Can't wait to try some recipes out. The pizza one below looks particularly delicious.
Next up is a lovely summery Stila make-up palette which was a gift from lovely Tara of  Tara's Treats blog. She's a beauty blogger so do check out her reviews and new launcehs of all things beauty related.
And last but not least, a very cute wishbone bracelet by Made. Over the time I acquired quite a lot of stuff made by this ethical, fairtrade company. Their jewellery is lovely and I do like the idea that my shopping habits are not always neccessarily bad but can help people too.
Do check them out here: Made

Wednesday 3 April 2013

Blue Pleated Skirt



Pleated midi skirts....hmmmm. They remind me of things my teachers used to wear....responsible, unadventurous, prim and proper...and yet, when I saw this beauty in all its cobalt blue splendour I knew I had to have it. Its very swishy and light and it feels so nice to wear it. I paired it with blue tights and green shoes for that extra pop of colour. Not sure if I quite managed to avoid the teacher look (probably not), but who cares.
I wore:
Pleated skirt: ASOS
Wedge shoes: Alberta Ferretti
Blouse: Zara
White moto jacket: Zara
Belt: Ralph Lauren
Scarf: Fcuk

Monday 1 April 2013

guest blogged on Nathy's blog a while back and thought it was only fair to return the favour. Besides, who doesn't want to know more about Miami and what its residents get up to?  Well, I certainly do. So without further ado, I present Nathy, of Earnestyle blog, a native Miamian and an all round nice girl with a gorgeous smile.

1) Please introduce yourself
Hi everyone! I'm Nathalie from Earnestyle. I'm Cuban-American, a lifelong Miamian, and a first-year graduate student. I created Earnestyle to catalog my style over time, to watch how it changes (or doesn't), and to connect with others in the fashion/style blogging community. 

2) Best thing in Miami?
Wow. This is tough. Most people my age might say the nightlife, but I'm not a night owl. So I'm gonna go with the weather. We have just enough of a winter to wear some nice winter clothing every once in a while, but we pretty much have beach weather all year round!

3) Tell us about your favourite place in Miami and why do you love it?
Well, the beach would be the typical answer. And a good answer. We have the best beach in the country, for sure.
But my favorite place in Miami is actually a nice little park facing the bay in Coconut Grove, one of the oldest (and most beautiful) areas of Miami. The park is home to a delicious frozen lemonade stand that everyone in the city knows. It's been there since 1979, and on a hot summer day (i.e., nearly everyday) it serves over 400 people. Kennedy Park is also one of the few dog-friendly parks we have here. I have really great memories from different stages of my life there, and when I'm stressed, it's actually the place I imagine being in the most. :) 
 4) Please describe your perfect Sunday morning?
Hmm...I would wake up early feeling refreshed and ready to go burn some calories with my boyfriend at Kennedy Park (by jogging, people. Jogging. That's how we'd burn calories.). The cushioned path there makes walking and running feel a whole lot nicer. Then we'd grab two frozen lemonades and sit on one of the benches overlooking the bay. :)
 5) It's time for lunch and we are in Miami. Where should we eat?
Well, my current obsession for lunch is Panera Bread, which serves delicious soups and sandwiches. But they're all over the country and not specific to Miami at all. So Pasha's would be my runner-up. They serve relatively healthy Mediterranean cuisine. And delicious lemonades! (Can you tell I love them?)

6) How would you describe Miami to someone who's never been?
The Miami that tourists and the outside world see is not representative of the city, at all. Unfortunately, not all Miamians can afford to live the life that the Kardashians live when they "take" Miami (They have a show called "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami"-- it's repulsive to me). 
We're a very segregated place. White Americans tend to live in the richest areas, like Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, African-Americans live in neighborhoods like Overtown and Liberty City, Haitian-Americans live in Little Haiti, Venezuelans live in Doral, Cubans are pretty spread out but are in their highest concentration in Hialeah. I can go on forever. You name a Caribbean/Latino ethnicity, I can give you their Miami neighborhood. With all these different people in different neighborhoods, it's no surprise that each one has distinct traits, different (and delicious) foods, and different customs. I encourage visitors to go beyond the beach and Coral Gables. Venture into other parts of Miami, and you'll have way more interesting stories to tell back home. 
 7) Favourite place in Miami for date night?
Lincoln Rd. in the beach has a movie theater and dozens of great restaurants all conveniently located in one place. I enjoy going there with Nestor every once in a while, but parking and traffic can be a nag, so we don't do it very often.

8) Favourite Miami shops?
Miami is more mall-based than it is small shop-based. This is true of most America. My favorite malls are Dadeland, The Falls, and Village of Merrick Park.

9) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Paris! I love my city, but nothing in the world can compare to Paris in my eyes.

10) How would you describe your style?
Feminine and quirky. I'm very drawn to classic, feminine styles, but I also enjoy adding quirky details to my outfits through the use of color, print-mixing, and trendy accessories. 
 There you have it. I really hope you enjoyed meeting Nathy and reading about Miami. Do go over and say "Hi" to her on her blog.
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