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

Blazer and heels

Who says that workwear has to be boring? A black blazer and heeled shoes might be basic but if you get creative with your combinations, you can make up an outfit that will be the talk of the office! Don't be scared to match your blazer with a print dress.

• Black oversize blazer: ASOS CURVE
• Print dress: no brand, it was hand-down from a friend that bought it in China
• Nude peep toe slingback heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Colourblock white, tan and black handbag: ZARA
• Black wet looking leggings: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black charm bracelets: no brand, bought from a colleague 

Tulle and stones

It is great how the tank top, a very basic article of clothing can be transformed into a piece for a formal outfit when combined with the right accessories such as this stone necklace.

• Powder pink tulle ballerina skirt/black tank top: H&M
• Beige knit cardigan: ZARA
• Nude peep toe heels: SEARS
• Big stone necklace: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA
• Fuchsia Selma bag: MICHAEL KORS

Tulle and flowers

Today is all about reminding you that the sweatshirt is not just to wear at the gym anymore. Combine it with a skirt and a pair of heels and you have got yourself a totally girly outfit :)

• Floral sweatshirt: DOROTHY PERKINS
• Beige tulle skirt: H&M
• Nude peep toe heels: SEARS
• Large pink quilted bag: DKNY
• Pearl earrings: ACCESSORIZE

Stripes, elephants and peep toes

An outfit for these days at work that you have to look a little bit more formal...

• Black skater skirt: ASOS CURVE
• Black tank top (worn underneath): H&M
• Striped sheer shirt: OLD NAVY
• Gold elephants necklace: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA
• Nude peep toe heels: SEARS
• Black bag: DKNY

Flowers and the giraffe

If your weekend includes something fancy, going for a floral dress and peep toes is the answer!

• Purple floral dress: no brand, bought from eBay some years back
• Nude peep toe heels: SEARS
• Purple lil ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Giraffe bracelet: BERNA BROWN BY BERNA