Fringe and yarn

Earlier this week I started telling you about my trip to Finland and the nice things I found there. While exploring Lahti, we went to this very nice café by the lake and next to it there was a handcrafts store full of beautiful things made in Finland. My love for yarn and knitting and for quirky earrings led me to buy this very cool pair. 

Although I consume a lot of fast fashion (for example this bag from Target), I also have a deep appreciation for things that are handmade and that support small businesses and artisans as my earrings made in Finland, my dress made in Mexico and my sandals made in Greece.

Doesn't it feel great to use pieces that carry a tradition, history and craftsmanship meaning?

• Blue dress with white polka dots print and pink embroidery: MARIANA GRAPAIN ETNO DISEÑO
• Leather handmade sandals with white fringe: LIZA'S LITTLE THINGS
• Blue bucket bag: TARGET
• Yarn earrings: SIRPA HAKALA

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

Pleats and patches

I don't know why but as far as I can remember I have always considered pleats to be elegant so now that they have been on trend I just can't resist so when I saw this skirt with sparkle half price I had to take it home with me.  In order to create a casual look I decided to combine it with my denim jacket. You have seen the jacket here on the blog many times but it has been renewed. In my latest trip to Mexico City, I came across this cool unicorn, POW and ice cream patches and I thought they would make a great addition to my jacket. What do you think? 

• Black tank top: H&M
• Denim jacket: ASOS CURVE
• Black, silver and light blue pleated skirt/black pointy flats with studs: ZARA
• Multicoloured striped handbag: KATE SPADE NEW YORK
• Silver eyelashes earrings: THE CRAV CONCEPT

Yellow and hearts

Spring is here and although I know that floral prints are not exactly groundbreaking, you know that you can't go wrong with them. Another element that you can't miss on your wardrobe are bright colours. You know that I don't shy away from them all year long but for those of you who will not dare while there are clouds in the sky and low temperatures, the time has come to bring out the colours!! This yellow bag is one of the birthday presents I received last week and the timing couldn't have been better :) 

• Long white dress with floral print: ROSS
• White flat slingback shoes: ZARA
• Yellow handbag: THAT'S IT!
• Heart shaped earrings: no brand

Black and jewels

On Monday it was my birthday and although people in general might get depressed about getting older, I was too busy participating in a lot of festivities in my honour to even think about it :) So I received a lot of love, wishes and presents and many of my presents are wearable so you will be seeing them on the blog in the near future. 

In order to complement my almost all-black look I decided to use this beautiful and interesting pair of earrings along with the cute and discreet bracelet, both gifts I was given from dear friends. I can't believe how much my perception of jewellery has changed with age. My collection keeps getting bigger and I really take them into account in order to create an outfit. I still haven't started investing in expensive pieces, I just like things that have a certain something and will give a cool touch to my look. 

• Black top with studs: H&M
• Black pleated trousers/black pointy flats with studs: ZARA
• Purple Lil Ukita bag: MARC JACOBS
• Earrings: SACROSANTA
• Tassel bracelet: no brand

Fur and bows

In honour of Saint Patrick's Day, today it is a must to wear something green! If you don't have a dress and handbag like me, a scarf, t-shirt or pair of earrings will do. In order to continue with my Irish theme, I decided to add to the look my fur gilet from Primark. 

I still love this piece as much as I did when I bought it 5 and a half years ago from the Oxford Street flagship store in London. I am one of these people that gets attached to their things and won't let them go so here I am, after all these years still using this vest I got for 20 pounds. 

• Green dress/nude pointy flats with bow: ZARA
• Fur gilet: PRIMARK
• Green leather ANDY handbag: CAROLINA HERRERA
• Floral print scarf: BIMBA Y LOLA
• Sunglasses: HASS JOYERÍA

Fur and frill

I really like black because it is classic and appropriate for anything but I need bright colours in my life as well, especially on gloomy days like today, so it was about time I brought this light blue dress into action. I bought it during sale season and I have been waiting for the weather to get warmer in order to use it but now that it seems to have taken a turn towards winter again, I decided that with some layering it would be ideal for taking away the cloudy days blues. 

And to take it a step further instead of my typical big bag for everyday use, I decided to use my furry clutch bag. The good thing is that it is big enough to carry everything I might need and it is just adorable :)

• Black short-sleeved turtleneck top: H&M
• Light blue dress with frill/ furry clutch: ZARA
• Black wet looking leggings/black biker jacket: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black ankle boots: ASOS