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Color Maniac

2012-01-27T12:27:00.002+01:00

My color mania continues, I discovered the backside of this necklace looks better than the front (that's why I'm wearing it backwards) and I desperately need a haircut. All in all, I'm feeling pretty fly.

(blouse, necklace turned the other way around: H&M / blazer, pants: no name / cuff, bag made into a clutch by me: Topshop / booties: ASOS / ring: from a market in Thailand)

Poncho & Toro

2012-01-22T15:32:00.002+01:00

This outfit actually started off with a completely different idea (as is often the case); I imagined myself wearing this poncho with my mustard midi skirt (this one) and my (slightly forgotten) overknee boots (see them here), but that looked better in my imagination than in reality, so I switched a few items and somehow ended up with this:

(poncho, tights: Topshop / kimono jacket: Dorothy Perkins / zip-up cardigan worn as dress, socks: H&M / booties: ASOS / necklace: vintage via Etsy / sunnies: via eBay)

As you can see, vivid colours are a must for me in winter. I have absolutely no desire to wear neutrals/muted tones again before summer.

P. S. I was really glad to see two of my looks on the first page of ASOS Fashion Finder:

Top It Off

2012-01-18T16:09:00.002+01:00

Everything looks better with a hat, doesn't it? DOESN'T IT?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11one

So, yeah ... these pants are the ones I was being dramatic about here; I got them. On sale, half price. I figured I'd just use a belt. Aaand I stopped liking them that much the moment I brought them home. Sometimes it's so confusing to be me.

(blouse, bag: vintage / hat, blazer: Zara / pants: Topshop / necklace: ASOS / shoes, belt: H&M)

P. S. Spring, could you just hurry the fuck up, please?

Quite A Pair

2012-01-12T23:02:00.000+01:00

I randomly decided to wear two different earrings (see second photo). Boyfriend: shocked, myself: happy camper.

Sorry about the crappy nighttime photos.

(dress: Wallis / jacket: Bershka / socks: H&M / shoes: Marks & Spencer / clutch: ASOS / bracelet: via eBay)

Multi-Mix

2012-01-07T17:19:00.000+01:00

(blouse: vintage / skirt, blazer: Zara / clutch, belt, ring: ASOS / leggings: Clockhouse / boots: Catwalk)

P. S. My blog was mentioned briefly in the January issue of the L&Z magazine.

In Color

2012-01-05T21:19:00.000+01:00

Here's the second of Romwe freebies I was talking about here, the color block coat. Do I even need to say it's right up my alley? This spring, I'll be living in this thing.

(coat: Romwe / sweater, bag: H&M / blouse, bracelet: vintage / skirt: Topshop / booties: ASOS / hat: from a street vendor in Athens)

Basic-ish

2012-01-04T19:25:00.001+01:00

I'm in that phase again when I hate all my clothes and everything bores the fuck out of me, hence my annoyed face and this basic outfit. Well, more or less basic - I couldn't just throw on some B&W stuff, oh no, I had to mix prints along the way (that was the least I could do).

(men's tee, jacket, booties: H&M / pants: no name / brooch: vintage)

Blue Fox

2012-01-03T20:07:00.000+01:00

(sweater: Marks & Spencer / dress worn as skirt: Topshop / blazer: H&M / pants: Zara / faux fur hat: ASOS / booties: New Yorker / choker necklace: JFR / other necklace: via eBay)

End / Beginning

2011-12-31T12:09:00.002+01:00

Here's to 2011 ... I laughed, I cried, I quit the job I hated (which proved to be one of the best decisions ever). I experienced times so fucked up I seriously had no idea how I'd ever go on with my life, but even in between those, there were invaluable moments of pure joy and genuine happiness. I finally started doing transcendental meditation, I learned to love myself more and got a taste of inner peace. And I wore good stuff and not-so-good stuff.

Jacket Potato

2011-12-29T18:58:00.005+01:00

I've been ~~eating a lot~~ ~~eating enormous amounts of food~~ stuffing my face like crazy these days. Fast metabolism, I bow to thee.

Thanks to my friend (and an enabler of the above mentioned habit) for giving me this amazing jacket yesterday. You're getting it back when I can't zip it anymore :D

(jacket: Topshop / skirt: Zara / top, leggings, bag: H&M / necklace: ASOS / ring: Ydeltuyt / boots: Clockhouse)

Bonus photo: the man behind the camera, also known as the boyfriend.

(sweater: Tom Tailor / jeans: Tommy Hilfiger / boots: ASOS)

This Is Not A Gift Guide

2011-12-28T13:15:00.001+01:00

No, it's damn sure not - actually, I have quite an aversion to gift guides (although I can't really discern whether it's the term itself or the concept of someone telling me which distastefully expensive items to buy for someone else that makes me go "ugh").

So, what is this then? Well, I guess it's just a little reminder and celebration of giving - to yourself! (And by that, I mean a filler post.) I don't celebrate Christmas since I'm not religious (BTW, what's the deal with non-religious people celebrating it?) and care less and less about New Year, so I'm not big on the (often unnatural and forced) gifting either. I do believe in gifts to self though, with no special occasion needed (the overlapping of this post with the holiday season is pure coincidence). All that said, here's some stuff I gave to myself this month:

1. Vintage blue and gold enamel fish pendant, eBay, 16.50 EUR (shipping included)
2. ASOS Concertina Clutch, www.asos.com, £15 (seen here)
3. Fascino fluffy socks, DM, 2.75 EUR
4. Ziaja Orange Butter Set (shower cream + body butter + lip balm), DM, 9.95 EUR
5. Ana Konder Exclusive For ASOS Faux Fur Hat "Blue Fox", www.asos.com, £12
6. Thrifted two-tone hot pink and navy top, Gvant, 5.40 EUR

Blue Fox - almost as crazy as the Honey Badger!

Repel 'Em

2011-12-25T16:09:00.005+01:00

When I wore this, Mr. Boyfriend couldn't stop looking at me ... with uttermost disgust, so I guess my man repelling skills are on the up. He even said I reminded him of a bag lady who apparently hangs around the neighborhood from time to time. Now I'm really curious to see her, maybe we could have a bottle of wine together and exchange some style tips.

(dress worn as skirt, earrings: H&M / sweater: ? / coat, clutch: ASOS / shoes: New Yorker / bracelet: vintage via eBay)

Quick Giveaway

2011-12-23T13:11:00.003+01:00

Time for a quick, spontaneous giveaway. One person will get this cutesy floral dress from The Garden Collection by H&M :

The dress is size S but as the upper part is stretchy and the bottom part quite loose, I think it should also fit size M, maybe even bigger.

The giveaway is open to everybody everywhere, just leave a comment (content totally up to your discretion) including a valid email address. If you follow me via Blogger, let me know in your comment and your entry will count for two. The giveaway is open until the end of December 30th (Central European Time). The winner will be chosen on the last day of the year by random draw (unless someone's comment impresses me so much that I choose to give the prize to them) and notified via email.

Ridic

2011-12-19T11:01:00.004+01:00

How could I not love this ridiculous vintage sweater? I gotta get me some faux leather pants to rock it with.

Big ass thanks to Shannon of DIRTY HAIR HALO for giving me 80 bucks to spend at Romwe! (We will have that drink someday, can't wait.) Cunningly using the discount codes, I chose this skirt and one other thingy which is hopefully on its way.

(shirt: no name / sweater: vintage / skirt: Romwe / leggings, socks: H&M / booties: ASOS / ring: Angie Gooderham)

I was thinking I'd do a "little glimpses of my home" post (we just got some new shelves installed and it somehow made me fall in love with the place all over again). Yes, no, too much of that everywhere already, don't care?

Bland

2011-12-11T14:28:00.002+01:00

These shoes finally died on me (that's what I get for shopping in that horrendously cheap - and I don't mean that price-wise - store), so I took them back (yes, I always keep the receipt) and chose a very similar pair of lace-ups instead. I give these a year, tops.

(blouse: Zara / skirt: vintage via Muscovites Shop / cardigan: H&M / belt: ASOS / booties: New Yorker / tights, socks: no name / hat: from a street vendor in Athens)

Cheers

2011-12-04T22:26:00.000+01:00

December is making me feel festive, which in my case means throwing some bright-colored-clashing-prints on and have some wine (hot or cold, I don't discriminate).

(pants, coat: Zara / shirt: no name / kimono blouse: H&M / necklace: JFR / bag: vintage / booties: ASOS)

Raspberry & Pumpkin Pie

2011-12-02T15:46:00.009+01:00

I finally managed to add some pants to my wardrobe. Here's the first pair in a bright, pumpkin-orangey color from H&M's Conscious Collection. It was kinda love at first sight and surprisingly, the fit was cool, too. Apart from these, I also got some nice dark grey ones at Zara, plus I was this fucking close to snatching an awesome pair of tapered burgundy ones at Topshop that were practically all I could ever want in a pant: great cut and color, soft, smooth, possible to dress up or dress down, and most importantly, loooong. So imagine my disappointment when I realized the size that fit my hips perfectly was way too huge for my waist. I guess that's the downside of being skinny with somewhat accentuated hips. Bye bye, my sweet burgundy pantsies. See you in another life. (Oh, the drama!)

Note to self: man, I gotta start ironing them blouses!

(blouse, pants, wedges, bag: H&M / cardigan: Topshop / hat: Zara / necklace, blue dome ring: vintage / cuff bracelet: from a local ethnic shop / panther ring: from a street seller in Bangkok)

This is actually the closest to the real color of these beauties:

Colorize It

2011-11-26T18:39:00.000+01:00

(dress: vintage / shirt: Mango / cardigan: Promod / leggings, booties: H&M / necklace: via eBay / ring: Angie Gooderham / bag: Debenhams / coat: Zara / scarf: no name / gloves: unknown)

Pinky Swear

2011-11-21T22:21:00.000+01:00

I haven't been posting for such a long time simply because I had nothing to post. It's cold as fuck, so I'm spending my days in freaking sweater dresses which in my vocab basically stands for regular knit sweaters, but slightly oversized and long enough to cover the ass(ets) so that they can be worn over leggings (which, as it was made clear before, are not pants). These sweater dresses, I have a love-hate relationship with them. They bore the fuck out of me, however, they make me feel so warm and snuggly I can't help myself but to reach for one of them before boldly venturing into the freezing day. Enter this very cool pink cardigan. Not that it's such a big step up from the sweater dress, but after having lived in those for the last two weeks, it certainly feels like an improvement.

(cardigan: vintage / skirt: Orsay / top, leggings: H&M / boyfriend's hat: unknown / necklace, earrings: vintage via Etsy / ring: ASOS / boots: Clockhouse)

P.S. Everytime I wear a flat shoe, I end up thinking "I should've gone with heels instead". What's the error code for that?

Connect The Dots

2011-11-06T17:41:00.002+01:00

An outfit I wore a couple of days ago for a delicious slow food session at Harfa.

(skirt: vintage / jacket: H&M / tank, tights: no name / bag: Topshop / booties: ASOS / necklace: vintage Anne Klein / ring: vintage / cuff bracelet: from a local ethnic shop)

Colourless

2011-11-02T20:43:00.002+01:00

(tee, blouse: Zara / cardigan: H&M / blazer: vintage via Muscovites Shop / pants: no name / boots: Catwalk / bag: Debenhams / necklace, ring: vintage via eBay)

Feeling Blue

2011-10-29T16:21:00.002+02:00

"Oh, the horror - she's wearing everything from the same store again!" :D Except for the booties, I got these second hand from Eva Ana which just might happen to be an even more unfathomable fashion crime as far as some people are concerned - oh my, someone else wore this before me, god help us! I like the contrast of the rough, bulky shoes against the light, feminine, flowy pleats of the skirt. The weather continues to suck and all this grayness is fucking depressing. Wearing this vivid blue skirt helped a little.

(shirt, blazer, skirt: Zara / ring: Angie Gooderham / bag: Debenhams / booties: Catwalk)

P. S. I just realised I had forgotten to put on a silvertone statement necklace - that might be just what this look is missing.

Inspiration

2011-10-26T23:16:00.000+02:00

I normally despise the so-called "inspiration posts", but I guess I finally gave in and decided to make one myself. So, here's what's inspiring me at the moment:

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Shit Piling Up

2011-10-15T23:37:00.000+02:00

I'm going through some hard times, so I might not be posting very often. Thanks to everyone who'll bear with me anyway.

(dress: Zara / blouse: vintage / leggings: Stradivarius / cardigan, socks: H&M / booties: ASOS / necklaces: vintage via eBay)

Happy Colours

2011-10-06T23:57:00.006+02:00

(blouse: vintage / skirt, blazer: Zara / booties: ASOS / bag: Debenhams / belt, earrings: H&M / tights: random)

???!!!

2011-10-04T22:40:00.001+02:00

Here's another "mix" post with some random outfits and details. I guess I'm not capable of putting together a decent outfit post anymore. As a matter of fact, I can't even put together an outfit I'd really like. I find my clothes totally uninspiring (and the clothes in the shops even more so), I have a hard time defining what I like (but I do know what I don't like) and most of the style blogs just seem repetitious and lacking a personal touch (expect for some rare treasures). Furthermore, on the rare occasion when I put my shit together and manage to dress somewhat appealing, there's no one to photograph it or the photos simply turn out to be awful. I better figure something out or I'll be walking around naked this fall/winter (or maybe that could be the next big thing?).

Yay for wearing sandals in October!

Patched Up

2011-09-29T22:28:00.000+02:00

When has it become so hard to come up with half decent photos? I'm far from satisfied with these, but I had to lower my criteria a little in order to finally post something again.

(blouse, shoes: Zara / faux leather jacket: H&M / skirt, earrings: from a local ethnic shop / bag: Debenhams / ring: ASOS)

Oh, remember when I told you how much I hated my job? Well ... I quit it. I feel like a new person.

To Hell And Back

2011-09-20T13:31:00.000+02:00

Still alive. Time to start kicking.

(shirt: Stradivarius / skirt: vintage / jacket, leggings: Bershka / necklace: Forever 21 / booties: New Yorker)

Extended Summer

2011-09-16T20:42:00.003+02:00

The weather has been more than amazing over here - it's still summer, with the sun and the heat and all! This is absolutely crazy (in the best possible sense of the word). It's hard to believe what I wore around this time last year as I really can't imagine adorning myself in cardigans, booties and tights/leggings right now. Looking back, I can also see that my hair was horribly messy back then (what else is new?) and that I was apparently getting way more comments than nowadays (what's the deal with that?).

(tunic: H&M / skirt: vintage via Muscovites Shop / bag: Debenhams / shoes: Blink / tiger bracelet: Alilang / jade ring: via eBay / blue dome ring: vintage via eBay)

All Armoured Up

2011-09-13T21:53:00.003+02:00

Dear reader,

if you have a Facebook account and a couple of seconds (literally) of time on your hands, please do me a solid and "like" these two things for me: this page and this photo.

I thanketh thee and may the force be with you!

(black top: no name / red vest: TFNC via ASOS / skirt: vintage / sandals: Funky Shoes / necklace: via eBay / ring, cars bracelet: ASOS / link bracelet: H&M / big cuff bracelet: via Sariko)

To Better Days

2011-09-11T23:17:00.003+02:00

I've been really bad at updating lately and I don't like that one bit, but sometimes life just gets in the way. As I believe in honesty (that's a quote out of a pretty annoying song, isn't it?), I'll just tell you the reason behind my absence: I've been really depressed. Combine that with killer PMS and the full moon approaching, and you've got one very messed up Duck.

If there's anything good coming out of all this shit, it's that it's forcing me to get my life in order. I'm aware this might sound pretty cliche, but I mean it. I'm truly gonna start listening to myself and finally do some things that have been long overdue. After all, the life is to be lived - another cliche, but how could I disagree?

I'm really looking forward to getting back to regular outfit posting (hopefully tomorrow); until then, here are some of my shots at photography. (I know, I have a lot to learn.) Is it just me or do these have this optimist feel to themselves, you know, like out with the trash, rise up to the sky, the light, finding a way and stuff?

P. S. How could I forget about the "public service announcement"? Help Duckalicious land one of the remaining places in Bloggers' Wardrobe by simply liking two things on Facebook:

First, like the Bloggers' Wardrobe Facebook Page;
Then, click off to my photo here and give it a big old like, too!

Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart! (I guess I'm having a cliche day.)

Captain Hindsight

2011-09-06T22:41:00.003+02:00

I've been experiencing some dark days (but I am fighting!), which means no new photos, which means here are some older ones (the length of my hair says spring 2011) that somehow didn't make their way up here before.

Another thing (I already feel like a freaking spammer) - please give me a "like" in the Bloggers' Wardrobe contest, it will only take you something like 5 seconds but mean a lot to me. The procedure:

First, like the Bloggers' Wardrobe Facebook Page;
Then, click off to my photo here and give that a big old like, too!

Beware of the mutant arm!

Calling All Cars!

2011-09-02T21:52:00.000+02:00

Remember when I told you about that Bloggers Wardrobe thing I'd like to be a part of? The final round of the competition for the last places is here and since it's taking place on Facebook where I don't have a thousand friends, I'll need all the help I can get. If you have a Facebook account, you can cast your vote for me in two very simple steps:

First, like the Bloggers' Wardrobe Facebook Page;
Then, click off to my photo here and give it a big old like, too!

OK, on to other things - the outfit. This vintage black blouse must be the awesomest piece of clothing I ever thrifted so the fact I just can't catch its awesomeness on camera is pretty frustrating. And these so-ugly-that-they-are-pretty open back lace-up booties, I'd been eyeing them for an eternity and finally decided to order. I got them for merely 12 EUR, reduced from 65 GBP (who's thinking "I wouldn't want these for free" right now?). I just put them on for the photos (not something I'd usually do), while I actually wore my black sandals from the previous post. It was 29 degrees Celsius today, folks - that's my kind of September!

(blouse, earrings: vintage / dress worn as skirt: Marks & Spencer / shoes, strikethrough ring: ASOS / bag: Debenhams / bracelets: H&M)

Bye, August

2011-08-31T22:19:00.002+02:00

Wait, what - it's the last day of August already? Wasn't I just bitching about the end of July?

August, you were awesome. Feel free to come back anytime.

(blouse, faux pearls ring: H&M / skirt: Orsay / cuff: ASOS / shoes: Blink / clutch: no name via eBay)

Dog Days Are Over

2011-08-30T20:59:00.002+02:00

... but it still gets nicely warm during the day. Shit, I'm so not ready for fall, let alone the winter bitch.

(jumpsuit: from India / blazer: Zara / clutch: no name via eBay / shoes: Graceland / earrings, ring: H&M / bangle: Dorothy Perkins)

P. S. Shame on me, but it seems I forgot to tell you my vintage & second hand shop was up and running. New items are being added all the time, so take a look!

Very Vintage

2011-08-26T23:06:00.000+02:00

(top, skirt: vintage / clutch: H&M / shoes: Graceland / necklace: Topshop via Vintage Vikend)

Yesterday ...

2011-08-24T21:47:00.002+02:00

... it was hot as hell and today it is too! Actually, we've been having this splendid late summer heat wave with temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius for almost two weeks now. I feel like the brain is melting in my skull, but I don't mind it at all. As far as I'm concerned, this is heaven.

(dress, belt: H&M / blouse: Zara / bag: vintage / sandals: Funky Shoes)

Arrested Development

2011-08-20T12:49:00.004+02:00

My first association when I wore this dress: jail fashion! Then my train of thought went something like this: "Wait, are the stripes on the prison uniform vertical or horizontal? Are there any prisons where they still wear this stuff? They probably don't have tiny flowers on though. That might be fun ... Whoa, ice cream!"

(dress: vintage via Muscovites Shop / belt: from a market in Thailand / necklace, blue dome ring: vintage / green stones ring: ASOS / bag: Dorothy Perkins / shoes: Graceland)

Happy Duckin' Birthday!

2011-08-12T14:13:00.113+02:00

(dress: vintage / peeptoe booties, cuff bracelet: ASOS / hat: no name)

I feel like I'm cheating if I pretend like I'm "here" right now, so in the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that this is a scheduled post (my first one actually). If everything went according to plan, I should be relaxing on a beautiful beach right now, having toast after toast to my success (kidding about that second part, d0h!).

So, yeah - it's my freaking birthdaaaaay! OK, not literally mine, the blog's - and I almost don't believe my baby's two already! I still recall pretty vividly how I first decided to start style blogging in summer of 2009 and here we are, two years after ... wow. If I wanted to throw in a cliche right now, I'd probably go for something like "It's been quite a journey". And so much more is yet to come, I'm sure!

A giveaway to celebrate the occasion is definitely on its way - I thought I'd be able to squeeze it in until today, but unfortunately things didn't go as planned (do they ever?) and I want to make it worth the while, but it'll definitely happen! The other thing that I've been planning for some time and is also coming soon is my shop. I plan to start filling the virtual shelves in a week or so and the gorgeous vintage dress I'm wearing on the photo above will be one of the first things up for sale!

To wrap this up, I just wanna say to all of you - hardcore followers and recreational users, one-time or return commenters, supporters, hell, even the haters, if there are any reading this - THANKS! :*

P. S. Remember, you can make my blogoversary even happier by simply clicking the links that can be found in this post!

Non-Color Blocking

2011-08-11T20:43:00.001+02:00

I'll just admit it: I'm excited. Why, you may (or may not) ask? Because it's this blog's 2nd birthday tomorrow and it feels so good! Wanna give me an early gift (that will cost you absolutely nothing)? Head to this post and simply click the links in it. I thanketh thee!

I bought the fab dress you can see below from Eva Ana (second hand shopping FTW!). It was fun trying to try it on in the tiniest bathroom ever (in a cafe) and there was no mirror, so it was practically a blind buy - and probably the best one ever as it fits impeccably! Notice the strategically placed vertical seams on the chest that look like nipples from afar. (Does something like this happen accidentally or were they actually going for it? Makes me wonder.) Plus I'm wearing a leather (faux, but still) jacket and a trench (well, almost) at the same time - top this, Chuck Norris!

On a totally unrelated note, let me present to you - this page. I wish I had thought of that!

(dress: Zara / jacket: H&M / clutch, peeptoe booties: ASOS / necklace: no idea)

Mix De Luxe

2011-08-09T20:36:00.008+02:00

Once a print mixer, always a print mixer! (I wonder if someday there will come a time when I'll look back in shock and disbelief how I could have ever felt this way. Right now I doubt it, of course, but with these things, you can never know for sure. Some items or even combinations I loved to wear several years ago seem like a nightmare now. OK, not exactly a nightmare, but definitely not something I'd want to adorn myself in at the moment. Which is, to some extent, perfectly normal in my opinion. A little evolution of style, you know.)

(dress: vintage / blazer: Zara / sandals: Taxi / clutch, ring: H&M / bracelet: ASOS / sunnies: no name / garden: grandma's)

P.S. Thanks to Emily from Webzone One for the flattering review of my blog!

Bloggers Wardrobe!

2011-08-07T22:18:00.019+02:00

Warning: This is not my usual blog post, but please do me a solid and keep reading. Don't worry, in accordance with my "no bullshit" policy, I'm keeping it short and simple!

So ...

Bloggers Wardrobe

is starting this September

and I want to be a part of it!

Erm ... what is it?
Click here and here to find out!

How do I fit in?
Stylish, free spirited and articulate, I'm practically the perfect candidate. This would also be a spectacular gift for the 2nd anniversary of Duckalicious which is just around the corner!

How can you help me make this happen?
By getting your click on!

What happens if I get in?
Apart from the obvious - my eternal gratitude - I'll also prepare a cool giveaway, so don't forget to leave me a comment with your email if you want to be included in the draw!

CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK
(OK, I'll stop now, I'm starting to spam my own blog!)

Off

2011-08-04T22:35:00.001+02:00

I'm off to yet another long weekend at the seaside. Later!

Bye, July

2011-07-31T21:26:00.000+02:00

Maybe this is stupid, but I tend to find the end of July somehow depressing. I'm not letting it get me down though, so all of you who feel the same, please join me in this big, loud exclamation: FUCK IT!

I hear the weather's about to improve. It better does, I've been feeling half dead for almost a week now because of the fucking stupid low pressure. This time it did such a number on me with the vertigo and sickness that even my usual remedies (such as salty foods, coffee, green tea, lots of water, and recreation) proved useless. Hypotension is a beeyotch.

(top: Topshop / blazer, clutch, pants, belt: Zara / shoes: Marks & Spencer / scarf worn as turban: vintage via eBay / ring: H&M / sunnies: no name)

Silver Cars

2011-07-29T19:23:00.012+02:00

NOTE: I'm a little behind with my posts - this one's from Wednesday and a whole lot happened in the meantime (a whole lot in my world, that is), plus I still have some photos from last weekend at the seaside to share. BTW, my ramblings might sound like a crazy person's due to the fact that I'm currently feeling like a zombie because of my unbelievably low blood pressure, so cut me some slack, please. OK, off to the post!

Ever since the stupid weather decided to act all fucked up (and when I say fucked up, I mean really fucked up - on Monday, for example, it was so cold that I could easily wear my winter coat and not be too hot), I've been wearing practically everything with this turquoise (or is it teal? I get the two confused) cardigan I almost hadn't bought back in 2009 as it happened to be the only warm piece of apparel within reach. Moreover, I'm so frustrated by this disgusting temperature decrease that I've even been wearing ~~boring~~ regular jeans (as in denim pants, dark denim, skinny cut, say what?).

This horrendous, idiotic weather aside, are you ready to see one of the most fabulous bracelets ever made in the history of humankind? ("Exaggerating much" seems more than appropriate here.) No really, I adore this thing. It was one of those impulsive buys that are often regretted afterwards, but not this time. It was simply meant to be. I mean, what in the world could be awesomer than a silver cuff with little silver cars on it? (Who will be the first person to tell me to get a room with it?) My vintage scarf with a Picasso print isn't so bad either:

(blouse: vintage / cardigan: Wallis / jeans: Promod / scarf: vintage via eBay / bag, bracelet: ASOS / flats: New Yorker / ring: H&M / sunnies: no name)

Miss July: Black Coffee Crumbs

2011-07-27T11:16:00.003+02:00

I've been following lovely Wendy's blog for an eternity now, yet I'm not even remotely bored with it - au contraire, mon frère, it just keeps getting better! From basic pieces to vintage, DIY and statement stuff, she wears everything in such a sinergetic way that creates quite a visual pleasure. Plus, I'm not sure if anyone else on this planet wears socks with sandals and pumps as well as she does. Go see for yourself:

Black Coffee Crumbs

Wendy's sisters blog, too - check them out at Mutemode and Style Antagonist!

Mustink?

2011-07-24T22:53:00.002+02:00

Mustard + pink, that is. Quite an unexpected combo that turned out to be pretty cool (which is often the case with unexpected stuff).

(blouse, skirt: vintage / belt: H&M / shoes: Graceland / ring: ASOS)

To Post Or Not To Post?

2011-07-19T18:58:00.000+02:00

Obviously, the answer is to post. I'm freaking lazy though, I totally wouldn't mind just laying around all day with a good book, drinking iced lattes.

(blouse: vintage / skirt: XX by Mexx / sandals: Bershka / bag: vintage via eBay / fingernails: Avon Pro Nail Enamel in Coral Reef / toenails: H&M Nail Polish in Blue My Mind)

Fry Day

2011-07-15T20:01:00.007+02:00

After a marvelously hot week or so, the weather is somehow fucked up today as you can see (gray skies and even some rain), but it's still pretty warm, so I used the opportunity to layer some lighter stuff:

(blouse, kimono jacket, ring, bracelets: H&M / jeans: Moto / necklace: via eBay / sandals: Graceland / hat, bag: no name)

P.S. Joined us on Facebook yet?

Urban Ethnic

2011-07-13T22:22:00.006+02:00

I'm a little late to the party (pun absolutely intended), but still: thanks to fashion.si for this lovely cocktail meetup that happened last week! It was one of those amazingly hot summer days, so I wore these easy breezy pants mom brought me from her latest trip to India, my Margiela (yeah, right) top and this freaking hat from Athens that's been falling apart, but I really like it so I just keep sewing it back together.

Photos #1 through #4 by Irena of Running In My Heels, photo #5 by Anže of Ulični stil, photo #6 by Eva. Thanks, guys!

(top: no name / pants: from India / shoes: Funky Shoes / clutch, necklace: ASOS / hat: from a street vendor in Athens / pin on the hat: vintage)

Pistaccio Metallic

2011-07-11T22:39:00.004+02:00

(blouse: vintage / shorts: H&M Fashion Against AIDS / shoes: Blink / bag: Dorothy Perkins / hat: from a street vendor in Athens)

TBF - Veseljko

words can't express how much I love this song (one should understand the lyrics to appreciate it fully though)

Night Out

2011-07-10T21:50:00.002+02:00

(dress, blouse-jacket hybrid, belt: H&M / shoes: Taxi / earrings: vintage / bag: Fensišmensi)

Short Of Sport

2011-07-07T21:18:00.002+02:00

OK, so this is a pair of sport shorts right here, but I don't really see how that notion could have stopped me from thinking "hey, these'll look fab with a white blouse and heels" the exact same moment I first noticed them. I'm not sure how flats came into the equation though. I was probably in a hurry and when I'm in a hurry, my steps get even larger than usually which tends to look terrible in high heels.

(shorts, ring, bracelet: H&M / blouse: vintage / flats: New Yorker / bag: Debenhams / earrings: vintage Avon)

Miss Lady

2011-07-04T21:22:00.004+02:00

It sucks so much when you're fully aware of how awesome you are but at the same time you feel like you're never gonna be good enough for yourself.

Don't mind me, it's the PMS talking. Shut the fuck up, PMS.

(blouse, bag, silver bracelet: vintage / skirt: Zara / shoes: Bershka / necklace: from a shop in San Gimignano, Italy / multicolor bracelet: ASOS / ring: H&M)

Space Shorts

2011-07-03T22:34:00.009+02:00

Imagine my excitement upon seeing these spacey silver shorts from the Fashion Against AIDS collection just hanging there with a bunch of other discounted stuff in one of my local H&M's. I've been craving something silver for quite some time now, so I snatched them right away. I took it from there and the rest of the outfit just "fell together".

"If it's on the table, it's served," as one of my (very few) good teachers used to say when someone was sitting on a desk in class. Noticed the badass gardening scissors?

The chipped polish on the toenails is simply chic. It goes well with the slightly purple scar on my right knee and the numerous mosquito bites around my ankles (for a better look see the previous photo, the one with the gardening scissors - or don't). Whatever you do, just don't take a closer look at the polish on my toenails. You've been warned.

Is it a bird, is it a plane? Is it muscle or is it flab (that funny looking formation right above my right knee)?

(shorts: H&M Fashion Against AIDS / blouse: Zara / clutch, bracelets: H&M / blazer: from a street vendor in Bulgaria / shoes: ASOS / necklace: vintage)

P.S. It's muscle, of course. You better believe it.

Easily

2011-07-01T21:22:00.003+02:00

(blouse, bag: vintage / skirt: Topshop / shoes: Graceland)

Leon

2011-06-29T13:49:00.007+02:00

The Maximalist

2011-06-26T17:30:00.004+02:00

Minimalism in styling? I gave it a try in the past, but it just doesn't work for me. Lots of jewelry and strong colors is what puts a smile on my face and makes me feel me.

I experimented with a scarf as headgear and I dug out this maxi skirt my mom wore in the 70s and the vintage bag she gave me, aren't they fab?

(top, skirt, bag, scarf worn as headgear, earrings: vintage / shoes, necklace: ASOS / stud dome ring: KJL / tiger ring: from a market in Thailand / skull ring: Alilang / bracelet: no name)

Miss June: Artfully Awear

2011-06-25T22:00:00.012+02:00

You know that feeling when you're introduced to something really fabulous - someone's style blog, for example - and you just cannot believe your eyes because every single outfit that person has put together seems so freaking amazing? Well, that's pretty much what happened to me when I first clicked onto Ariel's blog; I fell in love with her style right away and after some serious stalking, I was hooked. This lady draws her dressing inspiration from works of art so each one of her outfits is a brilliant composition rich in color, shape and texture. Do your sense of aesthetics a big favor and indulge in

Artfully Awear

P.S. I want all her shoes, seriously.

Nor-Mal

2011-06-24T01:35:00.012+02:00

I couldn't sleep, so I got up, turned on the computer, shared a coconut-banana-pineapple smoothie with boyfriend (who couldn't sleep either), had him put on some Curb Your Enthusiasm, and threw this post together. Perfectly normal, or as Larry David would say, prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good.

(top, hat: thrifted / skirt: Sinequanone / shoes, clutch: no name / necklace: Ydeltuyt / earrings: vintage Avon)

She's Electric

2011-06-23T00:07:00.005+02:00

(top: H&M / pants: vintage via eBay / blazer: Zara / bag: Debenhams / shoes: no name)

Sleek

2011-06-18T22:40:00.002+02:00

(awesome blouse: vintage / pants: H&M / bag: Topshop / shoes: Blink)

Bright

2011-06-16T22:55:00.007+02:00

(skirt, scarf worn as belt: vintage / top, bag: H&M / shoes: Blink)

Love

2011-06-15T23:55:00.011+02:00

It hasn't been an easy week ... I got some news that shook my world. I'm not sure if and to what extent I wanna talk about it here. I really want to be honest on my blog, plus I feel kinda obligated to let everyone know why I've been absent, but honestly, I don't feel like going into details at this moment. I'm feeling hurt and confused and scared and angry ... but above all those feelings, there's love, the strongest of them all. It keeps me going and believing everything will be alright. Take care of yourselves and love each other, 'cause at the end of the day, that's what counts.

(blouse: Zara / skirt: H&M / bag: Debenhams / bracelet: via eBay / hat, shoes: no name)

Alice In Weirdoland

2011-06-08T11:43:00.009+02:00

Last Monday, I attended the Academy of Design student fashion show called A.L.I.C.E. (as in Alice In Wonderland, though I failed to see the connection to the story's aesthetics). While some pieces seemed pretty amazing on the catwalk, several others resembled something from the 5 euro discount rack at H&M (no offense, discount rack, you know I love you).

What I looked like:

(skirt: vintage / top, jacket, leggings: H&M / bag: thrifted Debenhams via eBay / bracelet: Alilang / earrings: vintage via eBay / shoes: ASOS / scarf worn as headband: no name)

Here's my favorite piece from the show (hands up if you think I'm predictable as hell), something I'd (in all seriousness) wear for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in the city:

photo: Ulični Stil

Yeah, that coffee or wine would most likely have to be ingested standing up ...

3, 2, 1 ... Launch!

2011-06-05T20:30:00.003+02:00

This is what I wore for the fashion.si launch party. I adore this shirt from Zara and I'm seriously considering getting it in blue, too. (Enabling much appreciated!)

That run I mentioned here and here, it happened yesterday and I did it! Nothing could stop us (I went with one of my best friends), not even the annoying uphill part nor the "human traffic jams" that occured on several occasions, we ran right through (or around) those and crossed the finish line in perfect winner style. Our time was even better than we expected and I'm fucking proud.

(shirt: Zara / blazer: Liquorish / leggings: Clockhouse / booties, ring: ASOS / clutch: H&M / necklace: via eBay)

Fooling Around

2011-06-02T21:46:00.005+02:00

Don't forget to act stupid from time to time. It can save your life (or at least make you laugh).

(blouse: Zara / necklace: vintage via eBay / rings (left to right): via eBay; Oasis; H&M / nails: OPI in All Lacquered Up)

Like Blue Blazes

2011-06-01T09:36:00.013+02:00

(top, jacket, silvertone ring: H&M / skirt: Zara / sandals: Bershka / goldtone ring: vintage via eBay / clutch: via eBay)

Lazybones

2011-05-29T20:35:00.006+02:00

An easy mix for a lazy day; the goldtone Monet necklace is one of those (many) vintage treasures I found on eBay, but it just wasn't enough for me so I added the H&M turquoise kitchy one. Now that summer's practically here, all I wanna do is hang around with people I like and party (although I did miss two parties this weekend, crap). I just realized I often have more fun from Monday to Friday than on Saturday and Sunday. It's probably because I cherish the precious free time on workdays so much more and when the weekend comes, I just laze off. Anyway, I wish you all a great Monday (great Monday, what drugs is she on?)!

(top, bike shorts: H&M / skirt: Orsay / necklaces: vintage Monet, H&M / bag, shoes, pin: no name / sunglasses: from eBay)

Sweet Simplicity

2011-05-27T21:59:00.008+02:00

Flash blogger meet-up happened on Wednesday and I liked it a lot. I was one of the few weirdos who didn't bring a camera, but maybe I'll snatch some photos from other bloggers. (Guys, send them to me!) I met a bunch of people which was a little confusing, but we hit it right off and had lots of champagne-infused fun. Cheers to more such events!

Simple dressing is what I dig these days. As I'm not really skilled in minimalism, I tend to top off such outfits with interesting accessories and preferably vintage jewelry. It's been pretty hot too, so layering is not really an option. I'm planning to explore the use of jewelry and scarves for layering purposes in the near future though.

(top, necklace: vintage / skirt: Promod / sandals: Taxi / belt, bag: ASOS / bracelet: Alilang / ring: H&M)

The (Pine)apple Of My Eye

2011-05-25T09:12:00.011+02:00

(top, necklace: vintage / jeans, clutch: H&M / sandals: Bershka / ring: ASOS / fingernails: OPI Done Out In Deco)

How awesome is my vintage pineapple necklace? Let me answer that: it's the awesomest. Me + eBay + "vintage necklace/bracelet/ring/earrings" query = my salary going buh-bye, slowly but surely. Ah, fuck it, what am I working for if I can't indulge once in a while? (And by once in a while, I mean continuously.)

BTW, remember that run I was talking about here? I decided: I'm going! Am I ready? Not really, but fuck it, I'm going anyway.

(Yeah, "fuck it" is my new mantra. Read the book by John C. Parkin, it's just what I needed and it's helping me a great deal.)

Miss May: Peanut Butter Trysts

2011-05-24T16:10:00.008+02:00

This month's darling is a fabulous babe from England and a London College of Fashion graduate. Besides for her general coolness, an amazing ass and terrific style, I also appreciate her immensely for having said (well, written) this:

"I wish life would stop trying to bitch slap me into submission
it wont succeed I'll just be a fiercer bitch."

- Florie, April 22nd 2010

See, fabulous! For more, clickety-click off to

Peanut Butter Trysts

Happy Feet

2011-05-22T17:40:00.004+02:00

At first I was like ...

... but then I LOL'd!

So, tell me, did you see this coming or was it a huge shock, as was the case for quite some passers-by who obviously couldn't help themselves not to stare at my feet?

(shirt: Zara / skirt: Orsay / jacket, shoes, belt: Bershka / socks: H&M / bag: ASOS, strap slightly remodeled by me)

Unicorn Puke

2011-05-19T22:44:00.006+02:00

(dress, pants, flower, pearl ring: H&M / jacket: Miss Selfridge / clutch: ASOS / stone ring: Ydeltuyt / shoes, hat: no name / necklace: vintage Anne Klein)

Vintage FTW

2011-05-16T23:10:00.001+02:00

We celebrated my grandma's 80th birthday last Saturday (BTW, she looks at least 10 years younger, one might say she's in "great vintage condition"). After some initial complications (and numerous glasses of a nice red wine), the party turned out to be quite a success - and the highlight of my depressing, mood swing filled, sick-of-it-all last few weeks. Here's what I wore for the occasion:

(blouse, skirt, necklace: vintage / belt: ASOS / shoes: Funky Shoes)

No Title Today

2011-05-09T22:49:00.002+02:00

(top: Dorothy Perkins / pants, belt: H&M / shoes: Graceland / turban: ASOS / jacket, necklace: vintage / scarf: from a market in Vietnam)

Still Mixing

2011-05-05T20:59:00.004+02:00

Can't stop, won't stop - I'm still here, along with my awkward posing, empty gaze, nice legs and kickass style (ha). I had some second thoughts about blogging again, but I guess I like this shit too much to stop. As you can see, I still have a thing for mixing prints. Is that trend still on? Not that I care, just curious. OK, off to watch another episode of Oz, I'm watching the whole series all over again for about the millionth time and it still amazes me, though I see some things differently now than I did in time of my last marathon some years ago. That must mean I've grown, right? Anyway, here are some xoxo's for all of you. Drop me a line if you feel like it, I read and appreciate it all!

(blazer: Liquorish / tunic, cardigan, leggings, socks, bag: H&M / shoes: no name / ring: Ydeltuyt)

Life Sucks / Keep Fighting

2011-05-04T21:13:00.002+02:00

Sorry, this crappy photo is pretty much all I can give you today. Once again, I am torn between life sucks and keep fighting and it is driving me insane.

Miss April: Fashion Westie

2011-04-26T16:49:00.001+02:00

Another month, another blogger! She's one very cool kid, Ms. Westie. She's so cool I won't even try to describe her style, let me just tell you it's absolutely one of my favorites. Just take a look at those mindblowing outfits and don't forget to visit her blog for more of her impressive style. To wrap it up, please excuse my corniness, but this one is so obvious I couldn't help myself: Fashion Westie, be my bestie!

Fashion Westie: The Shore Chronicles

Orange And Blue, Looks Good On You

2011-04-25T17:36:00.004+02:00

(blazer: Zara / pants, socks: H&M/ blouse, bag: vintage / shoes: ASOS)

Fun

2011-04-21T21:59:00.003+02:00

Today was a fun day. I love fun. Fun is good. Isn't the word "fun" itself so funny? Have fun, guys!

(dress, bag: vintage / blazer, leggings, socks: H&M / belt: ASOS / sandals: Funky Shoes)

The Way I Like It

2011-04-20T20:53:00.002+02:00

(skirt, bag: H&M / shirt: Mango / jacket: Bershka / dress worn as top: Miss Selfridge/ leggings: Clockhouse / booties: ASOS / necklace: vintage / ring: Ydeltuyt)

One-Euro Hat On A Million-Dollar Head*

2011-04-18T20:20:00.012+02:00

If it weren't for those 8 hours in the office, today could be an almost perfect day.

I went thrifting, successfully. Among other things, I got this awesome fuchsia straw hat you can see on the photos. 1 euro, baby! Cheap shopping FTW.

I also went running and I can say that was a success, too. Slowly but surely, I'm getting better at it. I like to think I'm getting ready for a 5 km run which is taking place here in Ljubljana in the beginning of June, but honestly, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to run such long distances without stopping or walking in between. I don't really mind that though; as long as running makes me feel fab, it's all good, no matter how it's done.

BTW, I wanted to call this post "Gay Cowboys Eating Pudding", but then I thought of all the weird hits that would bring to my page and changed my mind. Not that it matters now that I wrote it anyway ...

(blouse, bag: vintage / cardigan, belt: H&M / pants: Moto / shoes: ASOS / hat, necklace: thrifted / ring: Angie Gooderham / bracelet: handmade / nails: OPI Malaga Wine)

* yes, I just ripped off my own title, so sue me

I Looked The Devil In The Eye And Told Him To Fuck Off

2011-04-15T19:25:00.006+02:00

(blouse, skirt: H&M / blazer: Zara / necklace: vintage / shoes: Federica Balducci)

Showing Claws

2011-04-13T16:58:00.006+02:00

As you can see, I'm still here. I decided not to call it quits, at least not today. Once again, the wise words of my fabulous blogger-friend Florie of Peanut Butter Trysts have served me as a great source of inspiration and motivation: life won't succeed to get me down, I'll just be a fiercer bitch! Claw-shaped jewelry sure helps achieving this state of mind. Roar! (nevermind that it's actually a bird claw, you know what I mean)

And big thanks for your support, everybody. You have no idea how much it all means to me.

(sweater: Topshop / necklace: Fashionology.nl / jacket, snood: H&M / leggings: Clockhouse / booties: ASOS)

Should I Stay Or Should I Go

2011-04-12T19:30:00.006+02:00

See the photos first. If you care about what I have to say, continue below.

(top: Marks & Spencer / blazer: Zara / pants, socks: H&M / belt, booties: ASOS / bag, necklaces: vintage)

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For quite some time now, I've been thinking about quitting this blogging thing.

My blog used to be a kind of an asylum for me, something I was looking forward to after my harrowing work. It was a "that's what I wanna do" thing, a unique experience of joy in a way that I don't remember feeling before. But over time, it's just gotten stressful for me. I hate having my photos taken and it shows. I can't produce even the shortest text worth posting. My outfits don't seem interesting enough. It's tiring and discouraging. You know when people end relationships and they say they don't "feel" their partner anymore? This sums it up pretty well - I don't feel my fucking blog anymore.

And despite all of this, I just can't decide to quit it yet. There's still something here that doesn't allow me to let go. It's my love for dressing up, the amazing friends and acquaintances I met via my blog, and last but not least, there's also that stupid little fear: if I quit this thing, what do I have left?

Confused could be my freaking middle name.

Ms. Crazy Pants

2011-04-11T19:59:00.001+02:00

I just wish I could finally write something of substance. This is getting insane.

(blouse: vintage / denim shirt: Mango / necklace: vintage Avon / pants: H&M / bag: Dorothy Perkins / flats: New Yorker)