Bobble on the top

I am back! If you are following me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter you probably know that I have not posted anything for some time now because I was on a trip. First I went to Amsterdam and Iceland on vacation and then I went to Finland for work. 

In Finland I had the chance to learn more about local brands and designers and do a little shopping. While I was in Lahti as a guest lecturer I visited a small boutique called Puoti that stocks Finnish designers and vintage clothing. It was impossible not to notice a stand full of hats in different colours, materials and sizes but all with a characteristic yarn bobble. As you can imagine I went for the most colourful one in the store. What makes this buy even better is that the brand making the hats, called Costo is a sustainable business that cares about the environment and uses leftover materials for their production.

• Grey long-sleeved dress with frill hem: ZARA
• Pink sparkly pointy flats: BIMBA Y LOLA
• Pink quilted bag: DKNY
• Yellow hat: COSTO

Lace and pom pom

It is safe to say that the fashion store (both brick-and-mortar and online) that I visit most often is Zara. I have been a client since their first stores opened in Athens, I was still in junior high and the brand was just starting to take off and becoming internationally recognised. Even when I couldn't fit into most of their clothes, I never stopped going in the store, buying accessories and shoes that are always a safe bet and the occasional t-shirt/sweater. Lately I have started fitting in more of their clothes so I am checking out their stuff even more frequently. In one of my visits I tried on this grey dress. Although it fit and I felt good in it I wasn't really convinced that I wanted it that much in my closet. However now that I saw it online for 199 pesos during sale and still available on my size it was immediately added on my basket. 

• Grey sweatshirt dress with lace bottom/pink backpack: ZARA
• Grey wedged ankle boots: RIVER ISLAND
• Pink pom pom hair band: GANT

Tassels and houndstooth

You might think that grey is dull but I have to admit I am very fond of it, especially during autumn/winter time. It is so great because you can use it with literally any colour and it gives you space to accessorise. Also it is great for those busy days that you leave early in the morning to go to work and then you go to an event or go out for dinner and you know you won't be back home until late at night.
This dress apart from gaining me compliments every time I wear it (woop woop!!), it is also very comfortable and I thought it would be a great companion for the outing of my brand new cool earrings. I decided to wear grey shoes so as to give more emphasis on the earrings but of course they had to have a playful element about them. The burgundy bag was the perfect solution to a bag that I can carry around in a convenient way and that is big enough for the things I need to have with me for a long day.

• Grey and black houndstooth dress with bows: ZARA
• Grey meow shoes: MELISSA
• Burgundy saddle bag: PATRICK COX
• Long black tassel earrings: THE CRAV CONCEPT

Houndstooth and studs

With grey, black and houndstooth you can never go wrong. Just to give a little extra to your look, use some edgy accessories such as studs and an interesting pair of earrings. Dark lips are optional ;)

• Black and grey houndstooth dress with bows/black studded pointy flats: ZARA
• Black handbag: HUSER
• Long eye earrings: THE CRAV CONCEPT

Bad stripes

When it comes to outfits I feel like I have multiple personalities. Sometimes I like wearing fancy dresses and looking very formal, sometimes I am all about my jeans and very casual looks, sometimes I like to bring elements from both worlds. So here goes the mood of the day: a dress and a tiny bag to feel girly, colourful shoes to feel the positive vibes and a baseball cap to feel cool!

• Black and white striped dress: TARGET
• Coral flatforms with floral print: PRIMARK
• Grey imitation crocodile skin mini bag: ZARA
• Baseball cap: BAD

Fringe and crossover

Sales are a perfect excuse to go shopping. Of course sometimes you can get carried away and buy things that you don't necessarily love and you won't really wear just because they are very cheap so beware! Try to buy pieces that are really worth the space in your closet and try looking for the things you really wanted all season but you couldn't afford or you really didn't think they were worth paying the original prices. I found this kimono on my summer sales hunt in H&M and I thought it would be a great addition to my kimono collection, especially since it was 75% off!

• White tank top/blue skinny jeans/grey kimono with fringes: H&M
• Gold crossover sandals: PRIMARK
• Large pink quilted bag: DKNY
• Gold cat face ring: ASOS CURVE

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

Sparkles and moustaches

Are you aware of the mini bag trend? It has been around since last year and it is still going strong. Although mini bags look cute, they don't fit many things so for a girl like me that wants to carry around a lot of stuff they are not very practical. However it was hard to resist so when I saw this one on sale in Zara I thought I would give it a go. It may not be the most appropriate bag for going to the office every day but it will certainly do for a dinner out with friends during the weekend!

• Grey sweater dress: H&M
• Black tights: PRIMARK
• Black sparkly sneakers: CARVELA KURT GEIGER
• Grey mini cross body bag in imitation crocodile skin: ZARA
• Black scarf with moustache print: TODOMODA
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

Grey with pops of colour

Grey is a great winter colour, it is not as dark as black but it is still neutral and appropriate. However, you don't want your outfit to be boring. So throw a pair of tights with texture and some colourful accessories into the mix and you are bound to stand out!

• Grey sweater dress/ grey tights with texture: H&M
• Grey wedged ankle boots: RIVER ISLAND
• Grey and yellow scarf: no brand, a Christmas present I was given
• Fuchsia Selma bag: MICHAEL KORS

Leather on leather

I was really determined to give the leather skirt another day of life for the season and everything else sort of came together just like that...

Grey imitation leather full skirt and black tights: PRIMARK/ pink jumper and black lace-up oxfords: ZARA/ black motorcycle jacket: NEW LOOK INSPIRE/ purple lil Ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS/ gold elephants necklace: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA

Leather skirt and cats

Have I mentioned before how comfortable these shoes are? Perfect for a day full of going around campus and changing classrooms!

Black turtleneck sweater: H&M/ grey leather skirt and black tights: PRIMARK/ pink slippers with cats: LOLY IN THE SKY/ black obsidian necklace: no brand, made by indigenous people 

Grey and animal print

Just because it is cold and you want to wear your sweater to keep warm that doesn´t mean that your outfit must be boring! Use the classic winter colours such as grey and black but add a twist with an animal print :)

Blue skinny jeans: KAREN T. / black purse and tan ankle boots: ZARA/ grey turtleneck sweater (worn underneath): no brand, bought from a small shop in Athens/ grey poncho: H&M / animal print beanie: TOPSHOP

Leather and polka dots

Who says you should be sceptical of how much use you can get off leather clothes? This skirt has become a staple item for my winter season outfits for the last couple of years and has been the solution to many of my outfit dilemmas! 

Grey imitation leather skirt, black tights and black ballet flats: PRIMARK/ orange polka dots shirt: ASOS CURVE/ black surplice sweater: MARKS&SPENCER/ purple lil ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Somewhere over the rainbow

Maybe there is not as much colour as you are used to see with me but I decided to play with the different fabrics and textures. Oh and there is a beautiful rainbow on the background to help make the outfit prettier ;)

Blue jeans and grey short sleeved cardigan: H&M/ beige and navy blue striped top with big bow: Primark/ grey suede envelope clutch bag: Zara/ fringed royal blue leather sandals: Liza's little things/ silver charm bracelets: Pandora and Swarovski/ black sunglasses: Carrera

Blue, grey and pink

How can you make a dress appropriate for the office? Well the easiest way is to add a blazer!

Strapless blue, pink and white vertically striped dress: Regalinas/ bright pink wedges: Zara/ grey satchel bag: Primark/ grey blazer: H&M/ royal blue friendship necklace: Liza's little things

Stripes but this time vertical!

Planning on going out for drinks in the evening with friends during the summer? Well I think that the perfect outfit is a long dress with  a pair of sandals. Especially when the dress is striped that makes it even better ;) Oh and don't forget to put on some lipstick!

White, blue and pink strapless striped dress: Regalinas/ pink sparkly flat sandals: Westies/ grey short-sleeved cardigan and blue envelope clutch bag: H&M/ bright pink moustache earrings: Onix

Red, grey and black

When you are with someone for a long time and you live together that doesn't mean that you stop having little dates and definitely you have to dress up for the occasion! What is the colour of love and passion? Well red of course!

Grey short-sleeved cardigan and black clutch bag: H&M/ black ballerina flats: Primark/ hoops with red beads: brand not known, were given as a present/ black sunglasses: Carrera/ grey and red with black detail around the waist dress: Candy Rain

Pastels head to toe

Pastel means cake in Spanish and how can someone not love these sweet colours?

Grey short-sleeved cardigan/ mint tank top/ multicoloured (different shades of light blue) clutch bag: H&M/ pink and white striped trousers: Primark/ pink espadrilles: no known brand, gift from Barcelona/ multicoloured necklace: Accessorize

Grey and pink

What is comfortable, elegant and can keep you fresh during the hot summer days? But a long, cotton dress of course! What is even more practical is using a neutral colour such as grey so that you can combine it with any shoes and accessories.

Well I believe that grey and pink are a perfect match so I couldn't overpass the opportunity to put them together in my outfit!

Grey long dress: Noobass/ sparkly pink sandals: Westies/ off white, pink and yellow envelope clutch bag: Accessorize/ gold and pink bracelets: TodoModa