Non-boring basic

When you think of black trousers it is very probable that your mind goes directly to very classic, basic, workwear. But I have proof that they don't have to be boring! I found the perfect basic but a lot more interesting: this great pleated pair during sale season for just 199 pesos. They look cool, they are super comfortable and you can wear them to go to work like I did combining them with a classic striped sweater and flats, or for a more formal occasion combining them with heels and a nice top. Red lips are optional but they always look feminine from day to night :)

• Black and white striped sweater/black pleated trousers/burgundy ballet flats with straps and studs: ZARA
• Black trench coat: H&M
• Burgundy cross body saddle bag: PATRICK COX
• Clear lens glasses: ALDO
• Silver charm bracelet: PANDORA 

Suede and fuchsia

It is funny how you grow up and your style transforms. If you told me about 10 years ago that I would start owning more skirts and dresses than jeans I would have laughed at your face. But I guess becoming a grown-up has really changed my perspective. I think that dresses are great because styling them is easier: you just have to think of the accessories to go with it, no tops and bottoms. Also they can be very versatile depending on the shoes, bag and jewelry you combine them with. So my fascination with them has led me to expand my collection of them. So when I ran into this one by accident (and by accident I mean that I almost never go shopping at the specific mall where I bought it, it was the first time I was going inside this store and I was just there accompanying my friend who wanted to buy clothes for her new job), I tried it on and I thought it would be great for my wardrobe. The colour and the shape can really be a canvas to combine it with anything so for starters I decided to go with fuchsia bright!

• Camel suede looking dress: CORTEFIEL
• Fuchsia ballet flats: KATE SPADE NEW YORK
• Fuchsia patent leather tote bag: WESTIES
• Gold bracelet with fuchsia stone: BLE

Ruffle and studs

One of my favourite things about January is that it is sales season in stores! I must admit I can become dangerous since I get overexcited about the low prices and buy things that maybe I won't use that much but oh, the adrenaline rush! Last week on a very unplanned, unexpected trip to the mall I was certain I would find something in Zara and of course I did. I got this grey dress that I have been laying eyes on for quite some time almost half price. It was quite cheap in the original price but with the sale I got it for 199 pesos which would translate to 8.5 Euros, 7.4 Pounds, 9.1 US Dollars. 

Not half-bad right? If sale season has already started in your city, take a look. You will definitely find bargains!

• Grey dress with ruffle/ burgundy ballet flats with straps and studs/ grey imitation crocodile skin mini bag: ZARA
• Black sunglasses with white and red stripes: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

The lucky find

If you have been following me you must have realised by now that I love accessories that are very interesting and quirky. I had seen 2 of my students wearing this sort of necklace, both from another region than where we are located, and I had loved it. When I asked them about it I was told that it had come from a store that didn't exist any longer so I gave up on the idea that I would ever get the chance to make one mine. 

However a few days ago I went to a local store to specifically buy an agenda and while I was looking around I suddenly saw a glass bowl containing these necklaces. I just couldn't believe it, I had completely forgotten about them and there they were. So of course I couldn't let the opportunity pass by and chose the one that I felt was more suited to my style! 

Don't you just love it when luck brings these little treasures your way?

• Black tank top: H&M
• Black skinny jeans: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Beige knit cardigan: ZARA
• Fuchsia ballet flats: KATE SPADE NEW YORK
• Black handbag: DKNY
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA
• Fancy girl necklace: RS, found at White Mint Concept Store

Baroque and saddle

Make your transition into spring with the staple colours of winter red and black but throw a special print into the mix! 

• Red and black baroque print shirt dress: MINKPINK
• Black wet looking leggings: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black ballet flats: PRIMARK
• Black short sleeved cardigan: H&M
• Red saddle bag: PATRICK COX
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA
• Silver cube ring: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA

Stripes and charms

They are the most classic pattern that never goes out o style. Oh stripes what would I ever do without you? 

• Black and white striped dress: TARGET 
• Black wet looking leggings: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black ballet flats: PRIMARK
• Purple Lil Ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Gold charm necklace: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA

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

Grace´s cats and the knit

Another print made by me using the designs of the amazing Grace Coddington who happens to be a super cat fan like myself! Oh and these cats are no ordinary cats, they wear only designer outfits :)

• Coral pink linen top: ZARA with Grace Coddington´s fashion cats print made by me
• Beige knit cardigan: ZARA
• Long black skirt and black tank top (worn underneath): PRIMARK
• Nude ballets flats and black quilted bag with cat ears: ASOS
• Silver initial necklace: JUICY COUTURE
• Silver charm bracelet: PANDORA
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

Black with a dash of bright pink

With the long weekend just a few hours away and the temperature going up this outfit could be the one!

Black trench coat: H&M/ bright pink sweater and black ballet flats: PRIMARK/ white button shirt: GAP/ blue bootcut jeans: CALVIN KLEIN JEANS/ black hat: TODO MODA/ black cross body quilted purse with cat ears: ASOS