Blue on blue on blue

You know I am not one to shy away from bold contrasts but sometimes it is ok to go more subtle. If you are in a mood to create a look with a soft colour palette you can always combine different tones of the same hue just like I did in this look by playing with different shades of blue. The result is very harmonious yet not boring. 

When I bought this dress back in February on sale I didn't really think through the fact that the low back cut and the high front slit would be elements that would make me insecure about using it on its own. Neither had I realised how easily the fabric wrinkles. However I still like it so I had to find a way to be able to use it and I am quite pleased with the effect that it gives as a top layer. That doesn't really solve the wrinkling problem but I have decided just to ignore it and accept the fact that it will never look perfect. Who wants to look perfect anyway? 

• Light blue dress with frill hem: ZARA
• Black t-shirt: H&M
• Crop jeans: LEVI'S
• Leather sandals with cobalt blue fringe: LIZA'S LITTLE THINGS
• Stud necklace: SFERA
• Blue hobo bag: MARC JACOBS
• Light blue sunglasses: MINKPINK

Gold feet and rings

I remember when I was younger that I wasn't really a big fan of gold. However I have come to appreciate how practical it can be since it can be combined with any colour and it can be used for formal or casual occasions. I have come to love it so much that I currently own 4 pairs of gold shoes including these very pretty ones that I received as a present for my birthday from a very dear friend. 

Don't be afraid to give it a try, even if you try it with accessories such as jewelry. It is a classic and you will see how easy it will make your life.

With this post I am done showing you my pretty birthday presents for this year. Of course I have included in the blog only the ones that are related to fashion but I have to point out that they were not the only ones and they were equally adorable and much appreciated. 

• Baroque print dress (worn as top): MINK PINK
• Black short sleeved bolero: H&M
• Boyfriend jeans: ASOS CURVE
• Gold sandals: LEFTIES
• Gold handbag: HUSER
• Sunglasses: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Rings: PRIMARK and the one in my pinky was a present from my students

Stripes, flowers and hot pink lips

Last Sunday it was my birthday. Now that I am 30 I am not planning on dressing up more formal, sneakers and jeans will still do. My quest for feeling comfortable and pretty with my look and making my outfits special with accessories will still be on. I am considering however to start wearing lipstick more often (dare I say daily?) so when I went to H&M with a friend the other day, I decided to buy this hot pink one. I am really liking it but it is me so let's see for how long I will keep up with its use.

• Long blue and white striped t-shirt: LEFTIES
• Skinny ripped jeans: PRIMARK
• Flower print sneakers: TAYLOR SWIFT FOR KEDS
• Pink necklace: no brand, one of my birthday presents
• Light blue sunglasses: MINKPINK
• Grey imitation crocodile skin mini bag: ZARA

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

Sparkly baroque cats

Any day is a good day for sneakers, especially when they are sparkly...

• Red and black baroque print shirt dress: MINKPINK
• Black cardigan: SFERA
• Crop skinny jeans: LEVI'S
• Black sparkly sneakers: CARVELA KURT GEIGER
• Tan, white and black handbag: ZARA
• Red ring with cats: no brand

Cat and heels

My calendar says that autumn is here but if the weather allows it use your tank tops for a little while longer ;)

• White tank top with cat "What´s up birds?" print: H&M
• Blue boyfriend jeans: ASOS CURVE
• Beige peep toe heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Light blue shopper bag: ZARA
• Light blue sunglasses: MINK PINK found at BERNA BROWN BY BERNA
• Black earrings: no brand

Blue postcards

Combine your sweatshirt with a skirt and you´ll see how no one will think that you just came back from working out...

• Light blue short-sleeved sweatshirt with print/ light blue shopper bag: ZARA
• Black full skirt with postcards and stamps print/ black ballet flats: PRIMARK
• Light blue sunglasses: MINK PINK found at BERNA BROWN BY BERNA

Blue boys

Embrace the trend: dive into your boyfriend's closet and add a masculine spin on your outfits . If you are single no worries, just take a shopping spree and go through both women's  and men's departments of stores ;)

• Blue short-sleeved sweatshirt/ black and white striped flatforms: ZARA
• Blue boyfriend jeans: ASOS CURVE
• Black round shaped quilted bag with cat ears: ASOS
• Light blue sunglasses: MINK PINK

Got the blues

The weekend may be over but my appetite for a very comfortable, casual outfit is still here and I do love my clutches ;)

• Grey t-shirt with kitten print: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Blue skinny jeans: PRIMARK
• Beige and black flat sandals: WESTIES
• Different shades of blue clutch bag: H&M
• Bright blue sunglasses: MINK PINK found at BERNA BROWN BY BERNA
• Silver charm bracelet: PANDORA

Blue kind of day

I am spending my vacation enjoying the cool UK weather and my sister´s wardrobe ;)

• Blue and white striped dress: ASOS CURVE
• Blue "Holy Moly" slippers: LOLY IN THE SKY
• White "Stressed but well dressed" clutch bag: ZARA
• Flower printed scarf (borrowed from sister): H&M
• Light blue sunglasses: MINK PINK found at BERNA BROWN BY BERNA

Cat by the sea

Summer feels nicer when you are by the beach!

• White tank top with cat print and white tank top (worn underneath): H&M
• Blue boyfriend jeans: ASOS CURVE
• Pink with pineapple print flats: NEW LOOK
• Bright blue shopper bag: ZARA
• Bright blue sunglasses: MINK PINK
• Silver charm bracelet: PANDORA