It's All About The Skirt

Photography : Bill Bar

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top : H&M

skirt : Zara

shoes : H&M

As the title of this post gives away, it's all about the skirt!! It is my last week's prized possession and a purchase I really had not planned. I just went in the store for a casual stroll - this is my story and I'm sticking to it - I saw it... and I fell in love!! So the usual search for the perfect outfit to go with it began and this is what I came up with.

These shoes from H&M was the first thing that came to mind as I wanted to go for a secretary look. They have the perfect heel for a tall girl like me and a timeless, almost vintage, look to them. But then the whole look turned a little bit too formal and something had to be done. Florals and skulls was the obvious (!!) choice and this beloved shirt transformed and completed the look. Kudos to the weather, as I found the only one day of October, when it was piping hot outside, and I could wear it without freezing!!

A special mention to the make up look I'm wearing, as I'm all about the mattes and the nudes lately - inspired by she-who-shall-not-be-named, you all know who she is!! It's so very 90's ,really suitable for Autumn and needless to say, a whole post will be dedicated to it, so stay tuned!!

Eat - Shop - Repeat

After last week's poor attempt to find inner peace and re-adapt to everyday life, I'm back again with another Eat - Shop - Repeat!! After all there's nothing like shopping and eating, when you try to survive Summer In The City!

EAT : It wasn't long ago, actually it was in this post right here, that I went on an endless rant about the new craze of cocktails on a stick! So, because when I like something I wanna have it ALL the time, I tried to make my own! And I succeeded!! To be fair, my attempt was to make a watermelon popsicle, but accidentally threw a little booze in the mix.. accidentally!! I used this recipe and I adapted it to taste - the amount of sugar in the recipe is far too much!

SHOP : The crop top madness continues and I've enlarged my collection by one more! I got this one last week from Tally Weijl - for heaven's sake if someone knows how to pronounce it, please enlighten me!! - and I'm in love with it already! It's a basic black and white with a little neon green running through it and a halter neck, which I wasn't so keen on - until now! What you can't see in the picture is that it has cut-outs on each side and a zipper running down the back! My describing skills are so bad, but it'll have to do, as I couldn't find it in the website.

Floral on Floral

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top : Pull&Bear

shorts : Pull&Bear

sunglasses : Pink Woman

shoes : Zara

clutch : Mirror magazine

It all started with this particular pair of shorts! I found them at Pull&Bear and was just in love with the palm tree print and the material and everything. I went back home with my prized possession and realised that no top I already owned went good with the shorts. And so the quest begun!! I went in every shop I could find, I tried every top available and still nothing. I was going for a monochrome of course.. no stripes, or plaids or florals.... wait!!

And so it struck me.. why not floral? I went back to the same shop I got the shorts from and the solution presented itself! This floral crop top was everything I needed! It's not the first thing that comes to mind and it doesn't even sound compatible, but something happens and they match!! Also they leave a little bit of skin showing at the belly which I find really nice for these warmer months.

I decided to pair this look with my new Zara shoes - yes, heels, as I wasn't tall already(!!) - and add a pop of neon yellow with the clutch and the sunglasses. Some of you may remember the clutch from this post, when I made it into a perfect little beach bag. But after all, there's more to it than meets the eye!!

Stripes and Bubbles

Photography : Bill Bar

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top : H&M

kimono : Bershka

shoes : H&M

You can't say that I didn't warn you, in this post, when I said that you'll be seeing more of my beloved kimono soon!! So I stayed true to my words and after grabbing my favourite flavour of Bubble Tea, I went for a walk from Thiseio to Gazi - taking pictures was completely coincidental, I promise!!!

Initially I thought to put the top in a different look, where it would be the main item. After wearing it with the kimono though, I really liked the way the straps are peeking through the material - accidentally or not! Both the top and the kimono are airy and loose, and are really perfect to bring with you in your vacation for that "night out in the island" aetherial kind of look!!

As far as the shoes are concerned.. I know you've seen them before and I know I said they weren't the most comfortable footwear item in the world, but I'm a weak person and a sucker for these shoes! I really like the way they look and the way they hug my feet. Also for tall girls like me, it's not everyday when you find such a flatform!!

The Elephant and The Hat

photography : Bill Bar

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dress : H&M

hat : Vans (similar)

lipstick : Golden Rose no.6

It was one of those days, that no piece of clothing can seem to fit right or properly. All I wanted was some comfort, something that was airy and simple. Being though a girly girl deep down inside, I couldn't just go for sweatpants. So here is my solution for a look that combines casual and cool, sporty and chic!!

The star of the show is of course the hat - mostly because I'm totally in love with it! I bought it in a recent Asos sale and it was something I wanted for a long time, without having something similar with it in my closet, like, ever!! In other words, I never had a baseball kind of hat and I really wanted one! 

It must have been a week ago when I saw this dress at H&M, and though it doesn't seem like something to wear with a hat so sporty, it kind of clicked in my mind and I decided to go with it! It's just a simple maxi black dress and its simplicity is what makes it so great. It appears to be the perfect blank - and black! - canvas for any look. A pair of high heels and a clutch and it's ready for a night out, or some simple flat sandals and an orange hat and you're perfect to stand in front of an elephant on a windy day!!

+ here's a gif of me getting all "Gone with the Wind"

Urban Wanderer

photography : Bill Bar

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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!!

Orange Lip Trend

Orange Lip is a big trend for SS 14' and who am I to say no to that?! I love orange - or orang-ish - lip products for the warmer months and I think they look even better with a tan on. I gothered a selection of my favourite orange lipies and therefor I present them to you!!

MaxFactor Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint (07)

This lip stain from MaxFactor is a beautyful coral colour that stays on the lips all day. It has the familiar finish of a stain - nor matte neither shiny but more lip-like - and it's very easy to apply as it is in the form of a sharpie.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter (015 Tutti Frutti)

A true orange with a really smooth buttery finish that glides on the lips easily. It has a shiny finish to it that resembles a gloss, but it's not sticky at all. It is sheer and really easy to wear and also very moisturising.

MC Basics Lipstick Pencil

Now this is a special product, as I got it with the latest issue of Marie Claire (hence the MC). It is a great peachy lipstick with a satin finish and a very moisturising texture. Its pencil form makes the application a piece of cake!!

Pupa Matte Lipstick (16)

This one is a really matte one, no shine whatsoever, but not dry at all. I think it's a wearable orange for spring or summer that suits both fair and darker skintones.

Peggy Sage (088 Capucine)

A bright orange lipstick that stays very well on the lips and has a little shine to it. Really great if you have a tan on as it will pop even more.

Golden Rose Velvet Matte Lipstick (06)

Really bright, really opaque and really orange. You wouldn't need anything else. As the name suggests it has a velvety texture without it being drying on the lips.

Sephora Collection Color Lip Last (16 Orange Rocks)

Last but not least, my favourite of them all!! It's a red-orange matte lipstick (although it looks more orange in the picture) that lasts on the lips for a really really long time. It glides on smoothly and has a pleasant strawberry scent to it.

So, these are my picks for the orange lip trend!! What are yours?!

Photos by: Georgina Sakellariou