Olive and sparkles

Consumer studies show that usually people buy more tops than bottoms such as trousers or skirts. I have come to realise that I am an unusual person since my closet has more bottoms and dresses than tops (to be honest, I have had other signs too. It isn't just the bottoms thing). I guess they catch my attention more easily and then at the end I just end up using the same basic tops over and over again. During my sale shopping spree in Zara I thought about how I could use some new tops. I didn't find many but I found this one in olive green with a very soft fabric, quite warm for colder days, simple enough to make a good match for skirts or trousers and cheap!

• Camel coat/black tights: H&M
• Olive green top/black leather biker boots: ZARA
• Black tulle skirt with gold sparkles: FOREVER 21 PLUS
• Embroidered choker: LOLKINA
• Green handbag: CAROLINA HERRERA

Casual sequins

As you might remember in November I took a quick trip to NYC and paid a late evening visit to Forever 21. It was hard to miss this very cool, ready for the holiday season, sequin skirt so I decided to buy it. I attended some Christmas parties in December but I was indecisive about wearing it. However, when I was packing my suitcase for Oaxaca for the wedding (check previous post) I decided it would be perfect for the pre-wedding party as the dress code was calling for a smart casual look. So I thought flat shoes, a t-shirt and a cardigan would be the best combination. 

• Black v-neck t-shirt/grey cardigan: H&M
• Silver and pink sequin pencil skirt: FOREVER21 PLUS
• Pink pointy flats: ALDO
• Grey imitation crocodile skin mini bag: ZARA

Curvy ballerina

I am not sure if it is because my parents never sent me to ballet (and trust me, I did loads of out-of-school activities, just ask my sister) or because I feel that it is a nice expression of femininity that I am just fascinated by tulle skirts. Last week I took an express work trip to NYC and I made a late evening visit to Forever 21 in Times Square so of course as soon as I saw this skirt I just could not resist. Pairing it with a pair of non-conventional ballerina shoes can save it from being too literal and at the same time look interesting and cool. It appears to leave a trail of sparkle on its way for the moment but that's all right, I guess I will fulfil my fairy destiny :) 

• Black tank top: H&M
• Denim jacket: ASOS CURVE
• Black tulle skirt with gold sparkles: FOREVER21 PLUS
• Black handbag: DKNY
• Burgundy leather ballerinas with straps and studs: ZARA
• Black choker: A.T. CHOKERS

Woven in Venice

A denim shirt can look well with pretty much anything so the print pencil skirt was not the exception. If you think it is too plain just add accessories that will catch the attention such as the interesting backpack (Phoebe the cat seems to like it too), the handmade earrings and the simple yet pretty ring.

• Denim button shirt: ASOS CURVE
• Pencil skirt with Venice print: FOREVER 21+
• Fuchsia ballet flats: KATE SPADE NEW YORK
• Fuchsia and mint woven backpack: VIANNEY MENDEZ
• Light blue handmade cat earrings: KOUKOS ART JEWELLERY
• Silver cube ring: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA

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