Seems a bit weird to do a summer lookbook seeing we're now fast approaching winter, but if you're anything like me, the colder it gets outside the more you're craving hot weather. This is a lookbook I filmed in Sicily and I'll soon share the pictures as well. Save it for your next summer vacation or just imagine how beautiful it would be to lounge on the beach. Honestly can't wait for the next beach holiday, but while we dream about that check out my lookbook and let me know your favorite season.
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Kisses
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Do you remember the first time you went to the seaside? A lot of us might have gone when we were too young to remember, but do you have in mind the first time you were conscious of the experience? I remember being at the seaside as a child, playing in the sand with my sister, jumping in the water when there were waves, staying there until my fingers got pruned and I was freezing. My love for the sea beat my love for warmth and comfort, I just wanted to be a mermaid and snorkel, experience all the beautiful sea life.
As I've said so many times before, I'm a summer baby. Not just because I was born in summer, but because my soul loves the summer time. Being in any environment with water brings me tremendous joy, just like when I was a child. It's my happy place. The only major thing that changed is my courage to go into cold water. Don't care for that anymore. Even so, if I'm on a boat trip I will always jump in the water as many times as I'm given the chance. I love everything about the seaside. Listening to the waves, the salty smell of the sea, the feeling of sand between my toes, the water on my skin, it's all just pure bliss. So tell me, what is your favorite part of beach holidays?
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Kisses
The Kew gardens or the Royal botanic gardens are located near London and expand on more than 130 hectares. Are you impressed yet or should I go on? It's London's largest UNESCO world heritage site and is the perfect getaway place, not to mention the iconic Palm House is an Instagram heaven. Did you know it functions also as a research center that maintains the largest plant collection in the world? It's truly breathtaking to see and an amazing destination to connect with nature while escaping hectic London for the day.
Side note, let's talk about shoes for a second and specifically sling-backs - when mid heel sling-backs first came out I wasn't really a fan. The heel just looked low and unflattering for some reason. With time they warmed up on me and I started appreciating their beauty. As more models came out catering for more styles, I fell in love and honestly now their one of my favorite shoes. They're comfortable, yet give you some height and are actually incredibly flattering. Funny how we things grow on us with time. Are you a fan?
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I shared multiple posts from Bucharest along the years, however it's unmissable that I only showed a bit as I have always focused on spending time with friends and family. That's always a priority, but this time I really tried to reveal a bit more of Bucharest, not just the same locations as I've done in the past. Bucharest is my home city for anyone new here and is filled with charming restaurants and buildings. Bucharest, once known as "little Paris", is the capital city of Romania. The nickname was given because of the dashing architecture and sophisticated elite. Though during the Communism a lot of socialist-style buildings were constructed, Bucharest kept part of its vibrancy and elegance.
We're going to start our little visual journey in the old town, which started as a artisans and merchants district. Now the narrow streets are packed with restaurants and pubs making for a quirky summer city destination for nights out in Bucharest. The Old Town isn't only famous for the nightlife, it's also filled with historical and cultural attractions. You can clearly see how the the second world war, earthquakes and the communist time have affected the old town, but there's also beauty in the captivating streets. One of my favorite places is the Carousel of Light and shoutout to everyone remembering me raving about the Carousel of Light 3 years ago. This bookshop is so special and I always bring everyone to see it and recommend it wholeheartedly.
Have you visited Bucharest?
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Kisses
It's easy to get trapped in the stress of every day life, but we all need a reminder to appreciate the small details in life. Always thinking about the future and not enjoying the moment is exhausting and while it's smart to plan certain aspects of your future, if you always think about the that you'll never appreciate what's in front of you. So here I am today, with a short post, to remind to smell the flowers, watch the sunset, enjoy a glass of wine, the smell of fresh fruit or pizza.
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Kisses
I may have moved from Milan, but that doesn't mean it's not always in my heart. Milan is a wonderful city full of vibrancy, beauty and fashion - it's always a pleasure to come back, not to mention I have some of my best friends there who I'm always over the moon happy to see. However if there's something I always regret when moving to a new city is that I didn't get to explore the one I was living in even more. Does anyone else feel that way or is it just me? I'm really trying not to make that mistake with London and attempting to explore it a bit more with every chance I get.
Back to Milan now, one of the less known places you can visit, that is truly stunning to see, is the San Lorenzo Basilica. The Basilica is one of the oldest churches in Milan, but even more spectacular are the Colonne di San Lorenzo in front. These are a group of ancient Rome ruins that had been moved to Milan. They are a group of 16 Corinthian columns which allegedly have been removed from either a 2nd century temple or a public bath house. The Colonne di San Lorenzo are remarkable no matter what structure they came from and if you're curious to visit them, the ruins are located close to Navigli - a set of interconnected canals that are surrounded by cute local restaurants, gelateria and shops. That whole area has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere I really love. It's the perfect place to go have an aperitivo and enjoy the Milanese evenings.
Have you visited Milan? Which less known places do you adore?
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Kisses
Amsterdam's Bloemenmarkt was founded in 1862 and is the only floating flower market in the world, how cool is that?! Pictures don't even do it justice how beautiful it is and you can obviously imagine the perfume from the flowers is mesmerizing. As it's a huge touristic attraction it is sadly packed with people who are admiring all the gorgeous flowers, but if you're patient enough you can always get some fab pictures in there. On my way there I was sure I could resist the temptation of buying anything yet I left with 3 bags of tulips to plant next spring, so be aware. If you love flowers as much as I this is definitely the place to visit along with the tulip fields, which I'm sure aren't as glamorous as you see on Instagram, probably always full of people and hard to shoot pictures in. However I love flowers and it's a dream to be in a field surrounded by amazing colorful tulips. I couldn't tell you if this was my favorite outfit in Amsterdam, as I loved all the ones I wore, but the Bloemenmarkt was definitely one of my favorite places to visit.
Did you visit any fields of flowers? Let me know your experience!
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Kisses
The kimono aesthetics is what attracted me to this dress and it really wow's when you wear it. While it was a bit outside my comfort zone simply because it was 9am, I adored this outfit. No matter how unusual a look might seem, never let anyone put you down for it. We don't all love the same things - thank God, otherwise fashion would be unbearably boring. At the end of the day, it was fun to wear and I got cute pictures, there's always a next day for a new look or in my case after breakfast.
Did you ever wear something glam for breakfast?
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Kisses
In my previous blog post I shared how impressed and in love I was with Amsterdam after just the first morning spent in the delightful city. After checking in and a quick power nap that might have actually been a few hours we got ready and started exploring the city. Something struck me above all else. We all know my love for flowers is on another level and I knew Amsterdam was famous for having stunning flowers everywhere, but I still hadn't realized it would be this remarkable. It makes the whole city look happy and outstanding, needless to say I was impressed. Wait til you see the pictures from the Bloemenmarket next week! The city is also overflowing with sweets shops, which no one warned me about. There is sugar temptation everywhere! As a sugar addict it was definitely hard to roam around without stopping in every little cute shop to basically buy the whole store, but you'll be proud to know I didn't eat my weight in sweets just half my weight shhh. There is also obviously a picture with the famous 'I Amsterdam' sign, just had to.
Are you loving all these fashion outfits combined with travel posts?
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Kisses
Las Vegas is a magical and mysterious place, a disruptive reality where time seems to stop. From an architectural and innovative point of view it's simply amazing what was created there. This was my second time in Vegas - if you remember the first time I took you along all the great hotels on the Strip. I have seen most of them back in 2014 but I still love to visit and admire them, they deserve it. I'm always fascinated by the flamingos at Flamingo Hotel and by the interior garden decorations at Bellagio, which never cease to amaze. You can never get bored in Las Vegas! I love the diversity and chaos, so much fun and I recommend everyone visit at least once.
Have you visited?
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Kisses
From a young age my parents always took me on hikes in the forest and they tried to make this a regular thing for both my sister and I. We would go on hour long hikes in the woods and always went up to the mountains, I remember we did it weekly during a period of time. As I grew and went through adolescence it didn't interest me and I starting refusing to go on hikes preferring to stay in the city. A couple of years ago something changed and a sudden wish "boiled" in me, one of wanting to get in touch with nature again. How funny, strange and ironic is that? After refusing to hike for a good decade I now was searching for an opportunity. When I told my mum she started laughing, rightfully so.
As we were planning our Vancouver trip I discovered the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and honestly it just looked like a fantastic scenery for pictures. When I got there however it all clicked. I felt like a child connecting with nature and the pictures weren't the only thing on my mind anymore. Of course I still took 100 pictures, let's keep it real, but there was more. The air was so clean it felt hard to breath at times, but it was so serene and relaxing. If possible I would visit yearly, being in nature helps improve concentration, creativity, it's good against stress and there are so many more benefits. Needless to say how much I recommend this experience to everyone.
Do you like going on hikes?
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Kisses
Navy and white stripes are always a must during the summer time, the nautical theme is perfect to bring summer vibes into the city. What I appreciate most about these striped loose fitted trousers is the combination of both thin and thick stripes. The blend of both types of stripes give the trousers more character. These type of trousers elongate and flatter the figure, which is why I adore them so much. I find they look best with some sort of cropped top, on this day I had chosen a light knit cropped jumper, but with the current heatwave a barely there crop top might be a better choice. The fabric of the trousers is lightweight which is why they would still be wearable with this London heatwave, however you're probably better off wearing a lightweight flowing dress.
Are you living in the UK? How are you dealing with this heatwave?
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Kisses
The Chihuly Museum has to be my favorite background for pictures that I encountered this vacation. The playful colors and shapes are mesmerizing. It's inspiring to see what Dale Chihuly has created, actually it's magical and pictures don't manage to do it justice. This was one of the places I had carefully planned to visit and shoot in. To honor the captivating creations I choose a playful dress with asymmetric cuts and patch-like fabrics combing pastel colors.
My summer styling has been quite feminine combing pastel with white-ivory shades in light weight and flowing fabrics. I adore structured pieces even for the warmer months, but I've felt a stronger pull towards ruffled chiffon flowing dresses this season. Every time I see street-style pictures of bloggers wearing flowing dresses I can't help but to fall in love and dream of ways to shoot such a fabulous piece.
Another must have for the summer that has made its way in my heart have been the slingback shoes. I've loved the original Chanel slingback almost from the beginning, however had a harder time warming up to the dupes and similar styles other brands created. Though I must admit to loving the Dior slingbacks also from start. After purchasing the pair featured in this post I fell in love with the style. Not only are they flattering, but they are also comfortable and chic.
How do you feel about slingback shoes?
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This post comes as proof of how much I've embraced florals and fun patterns, as I mentioned in my 27 - reflective editorial post. I love how fun and bright this kimono is, but also how much it feels like my style. This is something that about a year and a half ago wouldn't have been possible. It's fun to reflect just how much personal style can evolve. The floral kimono was perfect against the urban Seattle sceneries, creating a beautiful contrast.
In what way has your style evolved?
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I fell in love with Seattle in less than a day. The energy the city has is addicting and the sceneries are unbeatable, gorgeous lake with a mountain view mixed with an eclectic city. My absolute favorite experience was visiting the Chihuly Museum, which I'll touch base on more in posts to come. For now watch the video below and prepare to fall in love with this diverse city and its breathtaking views.
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Kisses
My style and blog have bloomed a lot this past year, something I'm really proud of as I've put more effort and heart into them. The imagery has changed a lot, from the art of shooting to the editing together with more colorful, creative and expressive looks. If we have a glance at today's post compared to last year's posts, you'll easily notice the difference in style. The images have become brighter and more playful including diverse sceneries. The same is to be noticed about the outfits, I've started experimenting more adding patterns and bright colors. You probably also observed more reflective-motivational and inspirational posts, not just outfit talks. My blog will continue to grow and change as I do.
For those following my Instagram, chances are you saw the change in my description to "Be the inspiration you seek in the world". These are words I now try to live by. In my opinion they are a good code to follow from both a creative point of view as well as a human one. For me they include artistic and visionary views as well as kind and compassionate ones. 27 is a good age to "implement" a new code. Did you know 27 is the age I've been most excited for and have anticipated the most as I have turned 27 on the 27th of June?! It sounds silly, but I found happiness in the little detail of it, so I am determined to make this the best year so far. I don't know what it will hold in all aspects of my life, but I will make this little space the best it has been. My blog will be a place you go to for inspiration, a good read and beautiful imagery - everything I look for in other blogs, a place that moves you - that has an impact. Make sure to come back for more exciting posts.
Have you enjoyed the growth of my blog? What would you like to see in this space?
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Kisses
Welcome to Seattle babes, a city surrounded by water, mountains and forests. Seattle was one of our favorite stops on this US trip and I'm sure in the following posts you will discover why and fall in love with the city as well. It has one of the most gorgeous sceneries we saw on this trip and as luck with have it gorgeous weather, which apparently is rare. Also, it happens to be home to Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks.
Now Seattle has good coffee beyond Starbucks, but obviously I wanted to try it in the original Starbucks store. Needless to say I drank a lot of coffees daily. Don't mean to disappoint anyone, but in case you were thinking of visiting the OG, Starbucks tastes the same everywhere so don't expect anything out of the ordinary from their original shop. There is one Starbucks shop worth visiting, which I'll talk about in a following blog post.
Back to the landscape. The view from the space needle is breathtakingly beautiful and I'm happy we decided to go up, but in case you don't want to spend your money on it an equally beautiful view you can get from a boat ride or just from the waterfront admiring the mountains. The bubble gum wall is also quite fun to stop by and snap a colorful picture.
Have you visited Seattle?
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Kisses
By now you all know from my Instagram feed how much I like soft shades of pink. Pink is a dainty color that symbolizes sweetness, femininity, playfulness, charm and tenderness, which is why it attracts so many women and men. It has become an essential part of my wardrobe and almost everything I buy nowadays matches and compliments this lovely color. Personally I prefer cooler tones, so it's quite easy to style baby pink shades. I almost see it as a neutral shade, as funny as that sounds. Everyone has a shade that makes them feel special and lately pink has been the one for me.
Speaking of special, I love the pearl details of these espadrilles. The moment I saw them I knew they would be perfect for my city hoping vacation to the States. Especially when traveling I like to pack items that can easily be styled together and that go with everything else in my suitcase. You can see how I styled the pearl espadrilles also in this post. When purchasing new shoes, be aware 90% time they need to be broken in, no matter the type of shoe. I made a rookie mistake and trusted that espadrilles wouldn't need breaking in. They rubbed on my heels and hurt my feet, but a few bandaids took care of the problem. Just a detail to keep in mind if you're purchasing shoes before leaving on holiday.
What is the color in which you always feel special?
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Kisses
The first stop on our holiday in the States was San Francisco. I was beyond excited to explore the city as I had heard and read so many amazing stories, I had high hopes. The problem when being told how incredible a destination is, is that the expectations become greater than the reality. After exploring the city for myself I realized the vision in my mind didn't match the real San Francisco, so I felt disappointed. However, it's not the cities fault but my own for fantasizing too much it would look like in the movies. I've also learned that you need to find people who feel and perceive things similarly to you when seeking advice. We all have different expectations and appreciate different things, so it's only natural to trust the opinion of someone with a similar view.
That being said, San Francisco was a lovely city full of cute corners filled with flowers and colorful houses. I especially fell in love with the Palace of Fine Arts which I featured in last week's post. As a huge fan of flowers I adored seeing them everywhere, it filled my with joy and positiveness. I also appreciated the sunny weather which allowed me to live my best spring fashionable life. For this trip I really wanted a cardigan that could transform any boring outfit, making it cute and fun. This pom pom cardigan is the perfect piece, wouldn't you agree?
Have you experienced something similar when taking travel recommendations?
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Kisses
Traveling overseas can take a toll on your body no matter how well prepared you are, especially when you end up having 8 hours time difference from your original time zone. Jet lag happens when your usual sleep pattern is disturbed after a long flight and it can take your body between 3 to 5 days to recover. It is said jet lag is better when flying west and worst when flying east, because our bodies function better on a longer day rather than a shorter one. I've never experienced proper jet lag honestly, I just get tired. However I've found 5 tips that really help me and hopefully they will help you as well. Keep reading.
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