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

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

Beatles and tulle

The tulle skirt and the high knot bun may scream ballet but the print t-shirt, the ankle boots and the dark lips are rock and roll. I love mixing elements from different styles and creating an outfit that doesn't belong to any specific category. This is what personal style is all about after all, isn't it? 

• Black t-shirt with Beatles print/pink bucket bag: PRIMARK
• Beige tulle skirt: H&M
• Denim jacket: ASOS CURVE
• Black heeled ankle boots: ASOS
• Silver charm bracelet: PANDORA

Tulle and canvas

I have had this tulle skirt for about 4 years now and I just can't get over how pretty and comfortable it is and that it makes me feel like a ballerina. I love that it is versatile and how it can be combined with a blouse and high heels for a formal occasion or with a t-shirt and flats for a casual, everyday look. 

And cute canvas shoes found on sale are a great match for it!

• Cobalt t-shirt with "Trust no one" print: NOOBASS
• Powder pink tulle skirt/blue and white print canvas shoes: H&M
• Fuchsia Selma bag: MICHAEL KORS
• Gold bracelet with fuchsia stone: BLE
• Sunglasses: DKNY

Purple and lumpy

 Since I was very young I was obsessed with cartoons. I think at some point in my life I wanted to design cartoons but since my drawing skills are not really great I had to drop this plan. I had been hearing a lot about "Adventure Time" and when it became available on Netflix I decided to give it a try. It is very different from the cartoons I used to watch when I was young but I have to admit it is entertaining. For me the character that is standing out is Lumpy Space Princess. I love how grumpy, moody and spoilt she is, maybe because she reminds me of myself a little bit ;) And she gives a great a opportunity for an interesting outfit!

• Purple Lumpy Space Princess t-shirt: CARTOON NETWORK
• Powder tulle skirt/imitation snake skin flat slingbacks: H&M
• Purple Lil Ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Purple rebozo: FONART
• Brown and gold sunglasses: no brand

Me VS Lady Liberty

I guess you will agree with me when I say that I put a little bit more of an effort to my outfit than Lady Liberty ;)

Tulle powder beige skirt: H&M/ blue low heeled pumps and black and white striped 3/4 sleeve sweater: Zara/ black motorcycle jacket: New Look Inspire/ gold leopard necklace: Berna Brown by Berna/ purple lil ukita bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

It's me AND the dog

Well this is what happens when you want to take your blog pictures in the backyard. At least one of the dogs is bound to become part of the picture but I can't complain, it was the mini one. I just hope he didn't steal the thunder of my outfit ;)

Black sunglasses: Carrera/ pink Paris crop top and coral wedged sandals: Zara/ powder tulle skirt: H&M/ pink shoulder bag with gold chain handles: Primark