Hello Spring!

Dress:Miss Patina London

 Bag:Miss Selfridge

Cardigan:Miss Selfridge

Hat(vintage):Hey Birdie-Pie

Brogues:Aldo

Marisa

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A girl should be two things; Classy & Fabulous

I've been thinking to write this post for a long time now, as everyday I get a lot of comments like "“why are YOU so dressed up?”as if wearing something that makes you feel and look great is a strange thing to do...

These type of comments got me thinking about dressing up and what does it really means. 

Since when did it become so unusual to experiment and put an extra effort on what to wear everyday? and mostly since when is anyone not wearing leggings and hoodies breaking a social rule? Personally I wouldn't be caught dead wearing leggings and I leave the hoodies for the gym.

Why should dressing up be reserved only for weekends and special occasions?

I say what if I die during the week? do I want my last outfit to be a total disaster? and besides, looking good gives you a good feeling, so why can't we have that feeling all week? 

 Fashion is a method of self expression 

xx

Marisa

All Aboard the Nautical Trend!

The nautical trend has revived yet again this Summer! so here are some tips on how to wear this trend...

Stripes: No doubt this is one of the easiest ways how to pull off this trend, Navy and white stripe designs are particularly iconic when it comes to nautical looks. Pair it up with red or white, if it seems a bit to much for you pair a striped top with a denim bottom for a more subtle variation. 

A Red, white and blue colour scheme: As mentioned above white, blue and red make a perfect combination when it come to the Nautical trend. 

If you're wearing a statement nautical design, such as a sailor dress with stripes, decorative anchors and buttons, it is best to pair them up with simple and classy pieces, such as nude shoes, and plain handbags.

Happy Weekend!

Marisa xx

Spring/Summer '12 Purchases!

It has been such a busy month, I feel terrible as I haven't posted anything in a while....So I've decided to collect all my recent purchases (those which I remember..) as I'm currently updating my Spring/Summer wardrobe :)

Bow Sandals-Miss Selfridge

My current favourite shoes!!

Tapestry Shoes- Office

I got these on sale!! they were originally 65sterling & got them for 12!!!

Dress-Miss Patina & Brogues-Aldo

Bow Flats-Ted Baker

Lace tulip dress (as seen on Kate Middleton)-ZARA

Cropped blazer-Miss Selfridge

My current favourite dress from Blush & Panic
Brand-Fever London

 

Eiffel tower & locket necklace-Blush & Panic

Mint pearl bracelet-Accessorize

Pearl bracelet-Accessorize

 

Ring-Aldo

Bow earrings-Parfois  

Earrings-Accessorize

Lace blouse-Miss Selfridge

Peterpan collar shirt-Zara

Shorts-Miss Selfridge

I also got two tailored chino trousers in beigh and black, which were on sale from Miss Selfridge :)


Happy Women's Day
Marisa xx

Ted Baker

          

Finally my Ted Baker flat pumps arrived today!! I'm too happy not to share them with you all :)

& they smell like watermelons! Good enough to eat :)

xxx
Marisa

Lier le noeud

Now that finally my sister is planning to get married, I'm having the great privilege to choose the bridesmaid dresses and well, I've got everything planned up (as if it was my own wedding, as I'm equally over excited) and I even managed to change my sister's mind about the dresses. It's about time to get over the usual boring long satin dresses which everyone seem to opt for.

By now you should all know how much I love and adore 50's inspired dresses.

The gorgeous Audrey in her lovely wedding dress

I don't really care if this style will be in, in the coming years as in my personal opinion the 40's and 50's are classics and this year Dior proved it during the haute couture show, one of my very favourite shows this year.

 Back to the bridesmaid dresses...here are some dresses which I instantly fell in love and I just hope I'll find them locally!

Dress by Justin Alexander...LOVE

 I'm obviously leaving the white for the bride... for the bridesmaid dresses we're opting for soft pastel colours, the right pair of high (very high) heels and oh!! the dress must have lace, lots of lace! :)

xxx

Marisa