Ruffle and studs

One of my favourite things about January is that it is sales season in stores! I must admit I can become dangerous since I get overexcited about the low prices and buy things that maybe I won't use that much but oh, the adrenaline rush! Last week on a very unplanned, unexpected trip to the mall I was certain I would find something in Zara and of course I did. I got this grey dress that I have been laying eyes on for quite some time almost half price. It was quite cheap in the original price but with the sale I got it for 199 pesos which would translate to 8.5 Euros, 7.4 Pounds, 9.1 US Dollars. 

Not half-bad right? If sale season has already started in your city, take a look. You will definitely find bargains!

• Grey dress with ruffle/ burgundy ballet flats with straps and studs/ grey imitation crocodile skin mini bag: ZARA
• Black sunglasses with white and red stripes: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

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