Day 12 - Black and Brown!

Today I had a business lunch so I chose a smart - office style - outfit. I mixed black with brown, something that used to be amongst the “fashion faux pas”! To be honest I always liked wearing black with brown. I think that rules are meant to be broken and if you have some sense of style, you immediately know if something looks good or bad. Of course there are people that have an amazing sense of what goes with what, like Patricia Field for example. The outfits in SATC or in “The Devil wears Prada” were out of this world. She manages to combine clothes and accessories in ways I could never imagine!
As far as my make up is concerned, I kept it rather simple. And here is a tip for a quick, morning look: you apply a neutral e/s on the lid (it can be light brown, taupe, beige, something not very dark or glittery) and with a black or brown eyeliner pencil you draw outwards a small line at the outer part of the lash line (hope I’m making sense here!). It doesn’t have to be neat, because you will then take a small smudge brush and smudge that line so it will blend with the other color (blend outwards). Add some mascara and you’re done! This way the eyes are much more defined without wearing too much make up. If you have any questions about this or any other make up related subject, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Well, here’s today’s outfit: (note: I ironed my skirt before wearing it, but you know how linen gets after you ...just wear it!)



Shirt: Zara
Skirt: Zara
Belt: vintage
Shoes: H&M
Watch: vintage
Earrings: random accessories shop


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturiser SPF 30, Mac select cover up concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish
Eyes: Benefit e/s (soft shoulder), Korres black eyeliner pencil, Mac Zoom lash mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Mac lipstick (Jist), Seventeen ultra gloss no22 frosty

So, do you follow any of the fashion rules?

xxx

Day 11 - Gipsy chic!

OK, yesterday it was a peasant blouse, today it’s a gipsy head scarf - hoop earrings combo, something’s happening here! My inner fashionista wants me to live in the country? Nahhh! It just happens that I like these styles, including the bohemian which I’m also going to do very soon.
So, I think the scarf and the earrings are the ones that add the gipsy “touch” to this look. I love scarves and I have a big collection. Most of them were given to me by my mother and my grandmother and I love them all. You can wear them in so many ways and create different looks.
I played around with my camera and lightroom settings a bit, I hope you like the result. My brother is photographer but unfortunately he doesn’t have the time to take my pics everyday. So I’ll just have to settle with my little compact camera and my tripod and do the best I can... :(



Jeans: Harley Davidson
Top: Zara
Shoes: Roccobarocco
Scarf: vintage
Earrings and bangles: from a random accessories shop in my city





Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturiser SPF 30, Mac select cover up concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish
Eyes: Coastal Scents 26 Color Palette, Elf cream eyeliner, Korres lengthening mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: NYX lipstick (Rea), Seventeen ultra gloss no22 frosty

Do you like wearing scarves? Where do you usually get them from?

xxx

Day 10 - A peasant in the city!

I’m definitely not a peasant. But my blouse is, lol! I wore this today thinking I should wear something warmer, since we are entering autumn, but it was actually a mistake. It is still hot here in the morning, so no need for winter clothes just yet.
I really don’t have anything else to write about this morning’s outfit. Only that I forgot to take pics of my bag, but I guess I’ll do that in another post. I still have 355 days to go (OMG!)!!!
The make up was simple once again, and I accessorized with only a belt, because every piece of jewelry I tried on, seemed too much with this blouse.






Blouse: BSB (a greek brand)
Tank top: from a cheap random shop in my city
Shorts: Bershka
Shoes: www.cutesygirl.com
Belt: www.newlook.com


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturiser SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, ELF complexion perfection
Eyes: Pink e/s from the Sleek original palette on the lid, purple e/s from the NYX Beautiful green eyes palette on the crease, Korres lengthening mascara
Cheeks: NYX blush in silky rose
Lips: Bourjois Eau de gloss in moka frappé

Are you a city or a country person? Would you give it all up and go live in a farm? (I wouldn’t! I’m a "bonafide city gal”!!!)

xxx

Day 9 - Look for less (Ashley Olsen)

Today I decided to do a “look for less”. I saw this picture of Ashley Olsen:

(source: www.instyle.com)

in which she is wearing Balenciaga shoes, a pair of black skinny jeans and a light blue shirt. This picture is from 3 years ago, but I believe this outfit still looks great today. After all, skinny jeans and platform shoes are still in fashion! I love the Olsen twins’ style. It’s kind of like street fashion, only far more expensive!
My look is very similar I suppose, except that all the items are from Zara (minor detail, lol!).
Her make up in the picture seems to be very natural, so I kept mine very simple as well. How convenient, since I wasn’t so much in the mood for make up. And yes, that does happen to me too from time to time!
So, here it is:




Shirt: Zara
Jeans: Zara
Shoes: guess what? Zara!
Watch: vintage Citizen (from my mom)


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturiser SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, ELF complexion perfection
Eyes: NYX highlight e/s, Stila major lash mascara in brown
Cheeks: Elf blush in Candid coral
Lips: Bourjois Eau de gloss in moka frappé

I’m thinking of doing these “looks for less” every once and a while. Do you like them? Do fashion icons inspire you?

xxx

Day 8 - The last night of summer (I hope not!)

Last night I went out for drinks with my friends and it was such a lovely night. We went to a Bar-Restaurant called “Pisina” (=swimming pool), which actually has a swimming pool and we sat outside near the pool. It seemed like the last night of summer, especially since now it’s pouring outside.
I didn’t have to time to take my outfit pics before I left, so I took them when I got back. So please bear with me if I seem a little sleepy!








Jeans: Zara
Waistcoat: H&M
Shoes: Zara
Pendant: H&M
Bracelets: gold charm bracelet made by me, crystal bracelet Tally Weijl




Face: Avon perfectwear foundation, Mac mineralize skin finish natural, Kryolan camouflage concealer
Eyes: Purple e/s on the lid from NYX Green eyes palette, Grey from Mac Tone:Grey palette on the crease, NYX white e/s on the brow bone, Bourjois black eyeliner, Mac Zoom lash mascara
Cheeks: Korres Monoi oil bronzing powder 01, NYX blush in silky rose
Lips: Erre due lipliner no23, Seventeen ultra gloss lipgloss no22 frosty

No questions in today's post, sorry. This weather is making me feel depressed and I can't think of anything! But I do have a bonus picture with me and Loulou:



She was sleeping on my pillow when I got back and I couldn't resist taking a picture with her! Normally she has a lot more fur (she is a Persian), but I took her to the groomer because her fur had become a mess that couldn't be untangled. But she still is a cutie, isn't she?!

xxx

Day 7 - Living in the fast lane!

Today I’m wearing Valentino! Valentino Rossi that is, not Valentino the designer, LOL!!! If you don’t know who Valentino Rossi is, he is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion. They call him “Vale” or “Doctor” and I’m a big fan of his skills and personality. It may come as a surprise, but I like watching Moto GP and I like sports cars too. Go figure!
I had some errands to run so I chose to wear my “Vale” T-shirt, a pair of Diesel flare jeans, and white wedges. I accessorized the outfit with black braces (they came with a pair of black jeans I got from Zara 2 years ago). I know that this outfit would go much better with a pair of Converse All Stars, but the jeans are so long that I have to wear them with platforms or wedges (otherwise I will step on it and fall flat at my face and that’s not very fashionable, is it?!).
The make up was almost “au naturel”, because I don’t like wearing a lot of make up with casual outfits.








T-shirt: www.no-limits.gr
Jeans: Diesel
Shoes: www.cutesygirl.com
Braces: Zara
Sunglasses: Rayban


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturiser SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural
Eyes: Sleek Bohemian palette (beige on the lid and brown on the crease), Bourjois black eyeliner at the waterline, Avon super extend mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Korres lipgloss in Coral

Do you like any Boys' Toys?

xxx

Day 6 - 60's bliss!

I came across this picture of Victoria Beckham:

(source: www.zimbio.com)

wearing a beautiful vintage Courrèges dress and it inspired me to create a 60’s Mod look. I love the styles of the 60’s and I think that A-line dresses are very flattering. Unfortunately, I can’t afford a Courrèges piece, but I remembered I had bought an A-line dress ages ago from a very hip shop in Athens, called “Acrobat” (I don’t think that shop exists anymore).
I wore the dress with a pair of patent open-toe pumps and I tied a lime green scarf around my tiny ponytail, just to add some color to the whole black and white look.
Make up wise, I used a white eyeshadow on the lid and a dark grey on the crease with a winged eyeliner. Black eyeshadow on the lower lashline and white eyeliner at the waterline. Several coats of black mascara and a light pink lipgloss (with no shimmer or glitter). Overall it had a 60’s feel, without being totally retro.




Dress: Acrobat
Shoes: Zara
Scarf: Zara
Bag: Longchamp




Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturiser SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural
Eyes: NYX jumbo pencil in milk as a base, NYX white e/s, dark grey from NYX smokey eyes palette, Bourjois black eyeliner, NYX jumbo pencil in milk on waterline, Avon super extend mascara with Benefit Badgal lash mascara
Cheeks: NYX blush in Silky rose
Lips: Exclusive elegance double lipgloss (same as Day 1)

Do you like to wear vintage? What is the most precious piece in your wardrobe?

xxx