Bridesmaiding in Oaxaca

When you are around your 30s it is very common that your friends start getting married. However almost all of my closest friends are still single, including myself. Moreover in Greece it is not a custom to have bridesmaids so I had never been asked to take upon the role. 

In spring my friend Cristy got engaged and soon she started the preparations for her wedding. One day at work, during our lunch break she gave me a box with a balloon that I had to blow and pop, revealing a paper reading "Will you be my bridesmaid?". I was very honoured to be asked to be part of her bridal party. So I happily accepted and started helping her in any way I could, mainly taking fashion decisions (kind of my area).

So on Thursday we travelled to the beautiful city of Oaxaca and on Friday I put on my bridesmaid outfit that I designed and my friend and colleague Claudia was kind enough to make for me, the flower crown which I made for all the bridesmaids, my new quirky bag and I witnessed my friend getting married. 

I guess now I can add experienced bridesmaid to my CV ;)

• Gold sequin top/pink tulle skirt/pink flower crown: BONNE
• Nude peep toe heels: SFERA
• Porky Pig minaudiere handbag: ZARA
• Pink sunglasses: THE CRAV CONCEPT

Stripes and straps

If you are following me on Instagram you probably saw the video I posted a week ago when a package from Zara arrived (it was a small Halloween treat for myself) and what a surprise, a pair of new shoes popped up! I know I have a serious shoe addiction but I just couldn't help myself, they were so pretty! So I was all excited about wearing them as soon as they got here but the weather has been quite rainy in the past days so their outing would have to wait. But the child in me just couldn't take it anymore so I decided to be brave and try to be as careful as possible to avoid stepping on puddles. 

When they arrived I discovered that they are made of leather. Actually it should not come as a surprise as on the Zara website it clearly says so, however one that buys on impulse and based on design does not pay attention to this sort of details ;) So the greatest thing about them is that because of the material they are very soft and comfortable!

So I have a feeling they are about to keep me cool, stylish and cozy for quite some time in the near future :)

• Black dress with leather skirt and jersey top: ASOS CURVE
• Black and white striped cardigan: PRIMARK
• White scarf with Keith Haring design: BONNE
• Burgundy ballerinas with straps and studs/tan, white and black colourblock handbag: ZARA

Neutral combo

Wearing neutral colours such as grey and black does not mean that you have to look basic. It is all about combining interesting pieces that will awe. 

• Black v-neck t-shirt/grey kimono with tassels/blue skinny jeans: H&M
• Black "Meow" flats: LOLY IN THE SKY
• Black handbag: DKNY
• Grey felt fedora handmade hat: BONNE 

Wandering textures

Winter seems to have arrived to stay so it is time for jackets and coats. I know most people don't like it here but I am excited, I love winter clothes!!

• Long textured jacket/black skater skirt: ASOS CURVE
• Light blue 3/4 sleeved top: ZARA with gold print handmade by me
• Pointy imitation snake skin flats: H&M
• Black handbag: DKNY

Mary Poppins in mono

When in trouble Mary Poppins can always make things better, even when it comes to an outfit!

• White long sleeved top: ZARA with black Mary Poppins print handmade by me
• Black boyfriend blazer: ASOS CURVE
• Black and white pointy heels: ASOS
• Jeans: LEE
• Purple Lil Ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Cats and knit

I have decided that this week, all the outfits posted will include one item of clothing/accesories handmade. Yesterday it was the woven backpack, today it is the knit shawl. Now that the weather is getting chillier a shawl can really be useful early in the morning and in the evening after sunset. Using one made of t-shirt yarn is ideal for the kind of temperature we are having and it is bound to catch the attention.

• Black dress with cat portraits print: MODCLOTH
• Beige gold sneakers: MYTHEO
• Tan, black and white colourblock handbag: ZARA
• Black earrings: no brand
• Black and white knit infinity shawl: 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

Light blue and fuchsia

Summer is getting closer and it is time for colour clashing :)

• Light blue 3/4 sleeve top: ZARA with "Not all those who wander are lost" gold print made by me
• Grey imitation leather full skirt: PRIMARK
• Gold cutout lace-up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Fuchsia Selma bag: MICHAEL KORS

Hipster (and not) felines

I love transforming plain t-shirts with prints that I like and make myself. It is not that hard for me to find the resources since I teach at a fashion school but anyone can find ideas online, tutorials on YouTube, DIY on Pinterest with materials that you can easily have access to. Just let your imagination free and make yourself something unique :)

• Grey long sleeved t-shirt with hipster cat print made by me/ Leopard print pointy lace-up shoes: ZARA
• Black jacquard skirt: PRIMARK
• Black handbag: HUSER

Stripes, snake skin and cats

I declare this week stripes week so I will be using this great, classic print in different versions throughout the week and making my point that you can wear it with anything :)

We start with the combination of stripes, snake skin (well imitation) and my fashion cats.

• Coral pink linen t-shirt: ZARA with fashion cats print made by me
• Beige tank top/ blue and beige striped long skirt/ fuchsia sunglasses: PRIMARK
• Pointy imitation snake skin flats: H&M
• Navy blue bucket bag: TARGET 
• Gold cat face ring: ASOS CURVE

Grumpy Meow

Well definitely not grumpy about being on vacation but this heat makes me meow!

• Yellow linen top: ZARA and Grumpy cat print made by me
• Crop skinny jeans: LEVI´S
• Nude with pink point ballet flats: C&A
• Gold "MEOW" necklace: TodoModa
• Cat shaped sunglasses: DKNY
• Pink tiny clutch bag: PRIMARK

Karl and the pineapples

Back to the UK and therefore the jackets!

 

• Green parka jacket: KENNETH COLE REACTION
• Grey sweater: ZARA with Karl Lagerfeld print made by me
• Crop skinny jeans: LEVI´S
• Pink with pineapple print flats: NEW LOOK
• Green bag: CHLOE (borrowed from my sister)

Mafalda and the stripes

Another day in the office with jeans and ballet flats!

• Black and white striped cardigan: PRIMARK
• White linen top: ZARA with Mafalda print made by me
• Blue boyfriend jeans: ASOS CURVE
• White tank top (worn underneath): H&M
• Black bag: DKNY
• Black with multicoloured print ballet flats: C&A

Cool cats and stripes

A lot of mass fashion with a touch of handmade for today!

• Beige knit cardigan, light blue shopper bag and coral linen top (fashion cats print made by me): ZARA
• White tank top: H&M
• White and pink striped trousers: PRIMARK
• Cobalt handmade sandals: LIZA´S LITTLE THINGS
• Gold "COOL" necklace: MAGENTA MEXICO

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

Grumpy cat

Who says grumpy means boring? Go for a mix of colours this summer!

• Yellow linen top: ZARA with Grumpy Cat print made by me
• Blue crop skinny jeans: LEVI´S
• Pink espadrillas: no brand, handmade in Barcelona
• Light blue hobo bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Light blue sunglasses: MINKPINK
• Handmade ice cream necklace: no brand, bought from a street vendor in Edinburgh, Scotland

Audrey and the frog

Last day of the week and the temperature is going up so time for linen t-shirts and sandals!

• Grey blazer: H&M
• Black skater skirt: ASOS CURVE
• Black tank top (worn underneath): PRIMARK
• Gold sandals:ZARA
• Green linen t-shirt: ZARA with Audrey Hepburn print made by me
• Black bag: DKNY
• Prince frog pendant: ANNA-MARIA MAZARAKI

Trench coat and ankle boots

For rainy days like today a trench coat is the answer to the weather and the ankle boots the touch of style :)

Blue bootcut jeans: CALVIN KLEIN JEANS/ black and white striped sweater, black trench coat and black high heeled ankle boots: H&M/ white scarf with Keith Haring print: handmade by me/ red saddle bag: PATRICK COX

Casual Friday is back

Well you must know by now that my whole working week is casual but Friday is the ultimate excuse for denim on denim outfits ;)

Blue skinny jeans: KAREN T./ denim button shirt (worn underneath): ASOS CURVE/ black short sleeved jumper: ZARA and silkscreened by me/ pink meow meow flats: LOLY IN THE SKY/ pink with heart print satchel bag: BERSHKA/ sunglasses: DKNY

Back to the coat

The weather is now back to cold, cloudy, rainy winter mode but I am not complaining because I get to show off my scarf that I finished knitting about the same time the warm weather started ;)

Pink jumper: ZARA/ black wide-leg trousers: ASOS CURVE and black and white pointed heels: ASOS/ pink scarf: HANDMADE BY ME