Second Hand Shopping - Yesterday's Bread

If you are one to twitch in disgust only in the thought of second hand shopping, then look away now!! If you continue.. consider yourself warned!!

Two years ago if you'd tell me that I'd be shopping in second hand stores, I'd say na-ha, no way! What is the need for second hand stuff anyway when you can go on and buy something brand new?! Well now I can tell you for sure that there is something to it! Something in the idea of a piece of clothing with a story behind it.

Yesterday's Bread is a second hand / vintage shop with anything from clothes and shoes to heavy coats and accessories! I won't lie to you, it is a tiny little shop, crowded with clothes and piles of shoes but after a little digging, there are treasures to be discovered - in very low prices too!!

I went there last week with a friend, and each left with a shopping bag and a smile!

As you can see there's something there for everyone!! Either you're a vintage lover, a bargain hunter or a plain old shopaholic, I guarantee you'll find something right up your alley!!

We Scream for Ice-Cream

It must have been about a week ago, when while walking around Monastiraki I stumbled upon a display full of fruity goodness, vibrant colours and yumminess!! With one quick glance I realised I was in front of Davinci - or as I will refer to it from now on, The Ice-Cream Paradise!!!

When it comes to ice cream I am always drawn towards more fruity flavours and upon seeing flavours like lime, green apple, blood orange, melon and mango, I was completely sure this place was made for me! There are of course other more creamy flavours, like toffee, dark chocolate and cheesecake, so there will be something for everyone!!

The place itself is very well designed and it is apparent that there is great attention to detail in all aspects of this shop. The staff is very helpful and will even suggest new flavours for you to try or combine, in order to create the best ice-cream tasting experience.

I really didn't know which flavour to choose but at last went for pineapple and melon and I wasn't at all disappointed - more like totally in love!! I also got a taste from my friends strawberry cheesecake and it was heavenly and very true to the original flavour of the dessert!! So three down, many more to go, before I finish my mission - tasting all the ice-cream flavours Davinci has to offer!!

Urban Wanderer

photography : Bill Bar

SHOP THE LOOK

top : H&M

necklace : Sfera (website link)

shoes : H&M

sunglasses : Ray-Ban Wayfarer

Every city, no matter how big or small, has its hidden places. If you are in the mood for some serious walking then you're in for wonder and surprise!!

Athens has so many little alleys surrounding Monastiraki and Plaka, that remind you of islands and not so much of the centre of a capital city. Stone roads, gardens in full bloom and many many trail steps!! It also has its fair share of abandoned buildings, which if you are like me, have a charm of their own!!

On the topic of the outfit, I purchased the top and the shoes last week and couldn't wait to wear them. Although I should say.. the shoes.. not so great for slippery stone roads and hours of walking - ouch!!

The trousers are some older buy from H&M and I thought they went great with my new crop top, which I showed you in last Sunday's post. Finishing off with a statement necklace of course, this one -being a gold choker- is a story by itself and my all time classic Wayfarers and I'm good to go!!

VO5 Plump It Up Dry Backcombing Spray Review

VO5 is a brand that I wanted to try for a long time, so when the opportunity presented itself, I asked a friend to bring me this product from his trip to the UK - as we don't have VO5 here in Greece. And I wasn't disappointed..

Being a person with oh so soft and completely straight and heavy hair, I wanted a product that would give them a bit of an oomph!! and a more lived-in feeling. This product pretty much does the job as it lifts the roots and also accommodates the occasional backcombing. In other words, if you want to volumize your hair, this will be your friend!

It also makes them a little more "second day", but don't imagine anything like a salt spray product. It gives them a more matte effect and a little bit of separation, while it takes away all the softness of freshly washed hair without making them feel gritty!

There isn't any serious con to it, but if you're looking for some kind of a lion's mane in a can, then you'll be in for a disappointment!! The smell of it is the typical aerosol one, with an extra plus being that it doesn't linger at all!!

Not a bad product at all, it has made its way in my daily routine and for all I can say.. it's here to stay!!