Bunny heart

Before flying back home, I had the opportunity to spend a day in Finland's capital, Helsinki. I had forgotten how although relatively small compared to Athens and Monterrey where I have spent most of my life, it is great city full of life. Of course I couldn't resist doing some shopping surrounded by so many options. I visited Stockmann, a very important department store in Scandinavia where a lot of important brands can be found. And what a great coincidence, there was a mid-season sale so it made it even harder to resist. 

I was going around the shoes department (I know I have a serious addiction :s) and there they were: these super cool bunny fuchsia sneakers, 40% off in my size waiting for someone to snatch them. I took it as a sign that it was fate to have them so after thinking about it for a minute I was at the register paying for them. 

• Black slip dress/black t-shirt: H&M
• Fuchsia bunny sneakers: MINNA PARIKKA
• Fuchsia Selma bag: MICHAEL KORS
• Black heart necklace: MOSSIMO

Black and jewels

On Monday it was my birthday and although people in general might get depressed about getting older, I was too busy participating in a lot of festivities in my honour to even think about it :) So I received a lot of love, wishes and presents and many of my presents are wearable so you will be seeing them on the blog in the near future. 

In order to complement my almost all-black look I decided to use this beautiful and interesting pair of earrings along with the cute and discreet bracelet, both gifts I was given from dear friends. I can't believe how much my perception of jewellery has changed with age. My collection keeps getting bigger and I really take them into account in order to create an outfit. I still haven't started investing in expensive pieces, I just like things that have a certain something and will give a cool touch to my look. 

• Black top with studs: H&M
• Black pleated trousers/black pointy flats with studs: ZARA
• Purple Lil Ukita bag: MARC JACOBS
• Earrings: SACROSANTA
• Tassel bracelet: no brand

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

Denim coolness

I am such a fan of denim. It is like a blank canvas that is ready for any colour, any print. You can make an all-denim outfit cool combining it with interesting accessories . My combo of coolness was achieved with a) a pair of pretty shoes that were a gift from my boss for my birthday last month and for those who know me they can see how they were made for me (my boss is the best, right??), b) a beautiful hair accessory that in this case was a print neckerchief repurposed (a gift from a friend when he visited New York) and c) an awesome handbag with an interesting print that was an anniversary gift from my fiancé. I am coming to realise that I get a lot of fashion related gifts so thank you to all my friends that are feeding my love for fashion and help me maintain my coolness :)

• Denim shirt: ASOS CURVE
• Blue cropped skinny jeans: LEVI'S
• Grey cat shoes: MELISSA
• Multicoloured bag: KATE SPADE 
• Light blue floral print neckerchief (worn as headband): THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
• Sunglasses: DKNY