Rochie alba de dantela

This white dress used to be a favorite of mine. I still like it a lot, but I haven't wore it in a while. My wardrobe has grown immensely over the years so there's always something new to try on and wear instead. 

There's also the fact that my taste in clothes has changed with the passing of time which, I guess, is normal once you start growing up and have a real job and big girl responsibilities.

Still this dress is filled with positive vibes because I associate it with some very good times in my life.  

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Pregnancy style

I can’t believe I’m at that point in my life where I have several pregnant friends. Seems like just yesterday we were kids and now, some of us are actually having kids of our own. Not me, I’m definitely not there yet, but it’s pretty mind blowing if you come to think about it.

And sure, there are a million important things to consider and think about once you decide to have kids, but I’m not ready, nor do I have the know-how to get into the deeper aspects of this issue. But what I am comfortable and confident talking about is maternity style! This is one subject I can help them with!

It might seem superficial, but looking good and feeling comfortable during pregnancy it’s very important. This is a super emotional time and a period when a woman’s confidence can feel a bit shaky, so having nothing nice to wear it’s not helping at all.

That’s why I started doing a bit of research and came across the most wonderful maternity style brand called Isabella Oliver. They’ve been covering pregnancy fashion for over ten years and they know what they are doing. The amazing use of jersey, as well as super-versatile wrapping and ruching design techniques have become Isabella Oliver’s signature. The clean, fun and comfortable looks have made the brand a favorite for A-list celebrities from London to LA. 

They actually have this complementary eStylist service where a specialist can help you with advice and tips on your pregnancy wardrobe from the comfort of your own home. Another selling point it’s the fact that most of the Isabella Oliver clothes can be easily worn after pregnancy, so you won’t feel you’d spent money for items that you will be able to use just for a short period of time. Each of their items has this PAF etiquette which indicates how long you’ll be able to wear it for (PAF, P=Pregnant (perfect during pregancy), A=After (nursing or just after birth), F=Forever (whear even when not pregnant)).

As usual, I’ve been working on some visual aid to illustrate what I said above and help you in the inspiration department.

 I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject!

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Jacheta frac din catifea

I don't know how this happens, but I somehow end up wearing a dress or something that looks like one even on the rare occasions I wear pants.

Right here I'm sporting a super cool velvet jacket that has that iconic tuxedo shape and lots of other interesting details to give personality to any outfit.

I've always thought about it as the perfect layering piece to be worn on top of simple dresses and cigarette pants and add some dimension to an otherwise plain get up. 

Mai multe poze aici!

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Kitchen Home Decor

Although I don’t cook much, a nice kitchen it’s something I really want in my future house.

I’m convinced a dreamy space filled to the brim with nice appliances and colorful crockery would miraculously transform me into this classy housewife type that makes fabulous cookies and cakes from scratch and has a successful and totally unrelated business on the side.

 

So, the only conundrum left unsolved is - which is the perfect kitchen to make all of this happen? What I know for sure it’s I need something feminine and warm. I’m not into the super modern, cold and impersonal spaces. I need it to feel like home! The kitchen is the one thing that makes me feel domestic and so I want it to be a happy place.

I like the idea of custom made furniture, of someone coming to your space, taking the measurements, talking with you about what you want and making something according to your specifications that will fit perfectly into the room. Wren Living seems to be exactly what I had in mind when it comes to that - it puts you and your home first from start to finish, because, let’s face it, when we’re talking home decor, it has to be all about you and your taste. The idea is to walk into the kitchen and love it every day for years to come. It’s really as important as choosing a husband!:))))

   Photos: 1, 2, collages made by Sara

Let us know how your dream kitchen looks like!

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Dream outfit - long boots

I used to buy lots of clothes on instinct and momentary whims but not so much anymore - I guess the  old saying "with age comes wisdom" has some truth to it. Not too much, though!:)))) But I did notice that I spend way more time "researching" before making a purchase so I will mark that as progress.

That being said I've been looking for quite a while for the perfect pair of knee length boots and I think my search has finally come to an end. This one pair seems like the answer to all my prayers: they are flat just like I wanted them, simple but with enough interesting design elements not to be boring and juts the right height. I actually can't stop imagining all kind of outfits around them! They do seem to work with pretty much anything, don't they?

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Sport shoes madness

I know this may come as a shock to you all but I wasn’t always the fashion maven that I am today!:)))) In fact looking back I can remember quite a few get ups that would have horrified even the brave-hearted! 

Middle school especially was a time of fashion debauchery – the mixes I made would have blown your mind. In light of recent years trends some of the outfits I put on in my lifetime were either pretty awful or way ahead of the times. Come to think about it I was always a visionary, if I may say so myself.

So yeah, ignore the first variant and let’s go with – I can’t remember a time I wasn’t anything but awesome.

Heck I was rocking snickers with fancy dresses and short skirts practically since I was a baby! So it comes as no sock to me that sport shoes have become so popular lately and with outfits that have nothing to do with running or going to the gym!

I think the main reason I love this combination so much is the comfort factor. Can you think of anything more comfortable to wear on a daily bases? Didn’t think so!

If I could I would go to work wearing a colorful pair of  sport shoes every day – and I’m not going to lie, it happened and they were in great company – cute skirts, cigarette pants or short dresses. This new trend has made me check out online stores I wouldn't have been particularly interested in before. Millet Sports is now bookmarked and looked at periodically for a cute new pair of running shoes to wear in unbecoming combinations.:))) And from what I’m seeing around lots of girls have hopped on the bandwagon. This is not the easiest trend to nail but I’ve seen some really pretty get ups involving sport shoes done right (the photos are proof of just that).

Photos: 1, 2.

Let me know what are your thoughts on the matter!

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Wedding inspiration

I don’t know what’s happening but many of my friends are getting married soon so I have quite a few happy ever after parties to attend in the future. Keeping that in mind I thought I should write something about weddings and provide some inspiration for everybody planning or at least contemplating tying the knot.

I will admit I didn’t think about it much before but once I started it was a lot of fun. For me a wedding should be all about celebrating love and happiness and should reflect the personality of the bride and the groom. Ok, let be honest, it’s going to be mostly about the bride but still, it’s the thought that counts.

Here are the first things that come in mind when first starting the planning (once you nail these you can focus on smaller details and pretty much breathe easy since the main stuff is out of the way).

 

1. The dress

Any soon-to-be bride is going to tell you this is the most important thing...ever. Once the girl has the dress and the ring she will be happy. I’m personally partial to a bridal set engagement ring or at least a perfect, timeless princess cut diamond ring, but as long as the guy is the right one anything will work, even a heirloom piece.

When it comes to the dress I would go for something that makes you feel like a fairy – full skirt, lace inserts, retro detailing, long, transparent veil and even a whimsical hair piece. It depends on personal taste  - every bride should have her dream dress and look for it until she finds it. Much like the groom you should never settle for less.:))))

 When it comes to timeless jewelry my first choice is Anjolee - especially since all their pieces can be customized according to preference of metal type, diamond size and quality, length/size as well!

2.The venue

In my mind there’s no better wedding than a summer or fall wedding – warm, sunny weather is definitely a must. That’s mainly because I love outdoor weddings. There’s something so simple and romantic about a garden weeding that I can’t imagine it any other way. I’m thinking a white tent with lots of flowers and quirky colorful details.

3. The cake

I have a serious sweet tooth and I think a weeding is as good as the cake they serve. Something light but delicious is always a good choice. The way it looks is not as important but I do like it when the cake is a piece of art in itself – just look at this minimalist beauty topped with flowers (hopefully edible).

   Photos: 1, 2.

There’s also the music, flowers, food and decorations but once you have the basic you can choose the rest having them in mind and everything will be much easier and cohesive. 

There’s really so much to write about this subject but I thought we should ease into it – we don’t want to get wedding crazy, do we? Feel free to share your perfect wedding scenario if you have one in mind!

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