Black and white, cat and mouse

For days you feel that colour has no space on your outfit opt for black and white and just add a twist with an interesting accessory such as a special pair of earrings. 

• Black and white checkerboard top with peplum: ASOS CURVE
• Jeans: LEE
• White peep toe flats with black bow: FOREVER 21
• Tan, black and white colourblock handbag: ZARA
• Cat and mouse handmade earrings: MAROULENIA

Exploring the local talent

I love going to the local design markets to explore what new designers are up to and see their new proposals. Also any excuse is a good excuse for me to wear my long dress and my flower crown ;)

• Blue and white long striped dress: H&M
• Beige knit cardigan/ white "Stressed but well dressed" envelope clutch bag: ZARA
• Gold sandals: PRIMARK
• Pink and beige big rose flower crown: BONNE
• Sunglasses: DKNY

Cats and tweed

One of the things I love about my job as a teacher at the university is that I do not have to follow a certain dress code so I still have the opportunity to try and look like one of the students. At least as long as my age allows it ;)

• Black dress with cat portraits print: MODCLOTH
• Black cardigan: SFERA
• Gold cut-out lace-up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Black and white tweed backpack: MARIA GALAN

Blue and white like the sky

The calendar says that autumn is here but as long as the sky is blue and the weather is warm you don't have to give up on your sandals yet!

• Print shift dress: LAGOM
• White heeled sandals/ light blue shopper bag: ZARA
• Blue sunglasses: MINK PINK
• Double sided earrings: no brand

Phoebe and the cartoons

Want to use a very casual t-shirt but you don't want to look like you are about to hit the gym? Then combine it with a skirt and an interesting pair of shoes and done! Shoes and bag are once again approved by Phoebe the cat!

• Grey t-shirt with cartoons print: Warner Bros Studios
• Long black skirt: PRIMARK
• Silver pointy flatforms: ASOS
• Blue shopper bag: ZARA
• Silver charm bracelet: PANDORA

Hand-down dress

How do you feel about clothes recycling? Do you still wear clothes handed down to you by a friend or a family member? While I was growing up it was normal being the younger sister up to the point that my sister and I developed completely different body types. After that it was kind of impossible to wear her old clothes and the exclusivity of my closet started. Up to this day whenever we are together (a few days per year since I live in Mexico and she lives in England) we exchange handbags and accessories where our size has no interference. 

About 2 weeks ago, a colleague of mine saw me at work wearing a print dress and she told me that she had a dress that she had bought on a trip she took to China that she had only used once, she didn't really like how she looked in it and she felt that it would suit my style. I was not sure that it would fit me since she is very tall and thin but a few days later she brought it to me and I felt that this dress really is for me: it fits and it is a colourful print! 

So if you have something in your closet that you never wear and you think would suit someone else give it to them. Or you can always donate your unwanted clothes to a charity. There is always someone who could get a use out of them.

• Colourful print dress: no brand
• Black skinny jeans: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black short sleeved cardigan: H&M
• Gold lace up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Black handbag: DKNY
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

Flowers, fringe and stripes

Channel your inner nymph with a pretty long dress, a pair of special greek sandals and a flower crown of course!

• White, blue and pink vertical stripes long dress: REGALINAS
• Beige knit cardigan: ZARA
• Handmade leather sandals with white fringe: LIZA'S LITTLE THINGS
• Large pink quilted bag: DKNY
• Pink and blue handmade flower crown: BONNE

Grumpy and shorts

It is Friday so take your grumpy self out, put on your bright colours and enjoy with a casual look!

• Yellow linen t-shirt:ZARA with Grumpy Cat print made by me
• White tank too (worn underneath): H&M
• Denim shorts: FOREVER 21 PLUS
• Nude ballet flats with bright pink tip: C&A
• Fuchsia Selma bag: MICHAEL KORS

Polka dots and gold

How to make a dark blue dress with the classic polka dot print interesting? Add an impressive necklace and a bag that stands out from the crowd!

• Blue dress with white polka dots print: ASOS CURVE
• Nude ballet flats: ASOS
• Multicolour stone necklace: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA
• Gold tote bag: HUSER

My man

Dany has always enjoyed wearing jeans, t-shirts and sneakers since I have known him (It has been almost 10 years now...). Recently he decided that it was time he gave a different look a try so this is what we came up with. I think he looks great. Don't you? 

• Blue shirt with white arrows print/ beige chinos/ dark blue brogues: ZARA
• Sunglasses: RAY-BAN  

Stylish postcards

If you live in a region where September means that the summer is about to be over, take advantage of the last days of heat and sunshine and wear your sandals! It can't get more summery than combining them with a skirt and a t-shirt ;)

• Black and white striped t-shirt with "STYLISH, SMART, SILLY, FABULOUS" print: ZARA
• Black full skirt with postcards and stamps print: PRIMARK
• Sandals with black straps and white soles: CLUB FAMOUS
• Mint Q Natasha handbag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

Stripes and snake skin

A black and white striped dress can be a basic for your closet. Just put on a nice pair of shoes and a necklace and you will be able to create a look that works for the office but also for an evening out with your friends or significative other.

• Black and white striped dress: TARGET
• Imitation snake skin pointy flats: H&M
• Chanel inspired charm necklace: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA
• Tan, white and black colourblock handbag: ZARA

Mafalda day

Create a look for the office with a basic colour palette. Just add a print, a pair of earrings and a bold lipstick to give it a boost! And who could be a better companion than Mafalda the beloved comic character that, despite her childhood innocence, speaks the hardest truths.

• White linen t-shirt: ZARA with red Mafalda print made by me
• White tank top (worn underneath): H&M
• Black skinny jeans: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black boyfriend blazer: ASOS CURVE
• White flats with black bows: FOREVER 21
• Handmade Mafalda earrings: no brand, bought a few years ago from a local shop in Voula, Greece that doesn't exist anymore
• Red saddle bag: PATRICK COX