Shoes SS 2012

I just cannot help it. Shoes are my major weakness, thus the first post about fashion week(s) is my little selection of a few trends that will be staying and/or coming up next season.

Images via www.vogue.de 

The cowboy boot is back! In a more feminine and glamourous way than before.

 Miu Miu • Balmain • Balmain

Elegant strappy sandals with reptile textureare just gorgeous.

Giambattista Valli • Dior • Lanvin

Lace boots are still going strong.

 Sonia Rykiel • Giambattista Valli • Oscar de la Renta

 Masculine flats are definitely going to be confortable to walk in.

 Chanel • Chanel • Haider Ackermann

Balenciaga • Yves Saint Laurent • Balenciaga

Platform shoes definitely are a more comfortable way to walk in heals. So I know that I'll be wearing them.

 Fendi • Calvin Klein • Burberry Prorsum

Silly old me...

Hello everyone,

Clearly it's been months since my last post ad for that I am sorry.

Many changes have taken place in my life. As you might know I moved to a different country and obviously a new job, new flat and new furniture needed to be found.

And now that I am through it's the perfect timing to be posting again with the Fashion Weeks going on and all!

So please hold on to your seats because there will be posts following!

Transparent maxi skirts

I am loving the new trend, namely transparent maxi skirts! You could see them on catwalks for the S/S 2011 shows. If you read one of my previous posts, you saw that I also bought one from American Apparel, and also considering buying a second one.

Why I like this trend so much is because it is comfortable, chic, laid back and revealing at the same time. The one thing me and girls as short as me should bear in mind is to always wear it waste high and not on the hips, since it will shorten the legs and shrink us even further!

Images via http://www.vogue.de/galerien/lange-roecke-mit-durchblick-1-jpg/9760/611113

 

Alberta Ferretti

Salvatore Ferragamo • Dolce & Gabbana • Chloe

Cheating on The Body Shop with its Alter Ego

It happened again... I'm in love! And I'm a cheater! For years I have been faithful to my body butter "Japanese Cherry Blossom" and I loved it. I never tried anything else and I kept buying it. Before moving to Israel I even bought a new jar of it, because I know that I won't be able to find it here, since "The Body Shop" is different. It carries the same logo, but apart from that the products, the campaigns and the themes are absolutely altered.

It started in a very innocent manner, really. In a state of boredom I went to the shopping centre and wandered into the shop. I started opening and smelling jars, until I came across Orchid Nights. From the moment I smelled it I knew I'd have to have it. I was putting up a fight, trying to convince myself that I was happy with mine, but it was all in vain.

The next day I went to The Body Shop determined to buy the body butter and saw that they were actually offering a deal on the body butter and the shower foam, resulting in both items landing in my bag.

 

I quickly want to review this body butter, or maybe rather compare it to European Body Shops. I actually prefer this one due to its texture. It is lighter and thus the skin absorbs it much quicker without feeling sticky or oily, while in the same time it moisturises extremely well leaving the skin smooth for days.

And it didn't stop there! After using the new products for a bit and loving every second of it I saw that they are offering a body spray to complete the series. I never actually used a body spray but I figured that it would probably be a good idea for Israel, since the summer here is long and hot and to use perfume during the day seems just impossible (even without considering the fact that it can give one pigmented moles). And I am loving it so far!

Ring a ding

Today I want to talk a little about rings. Truth be told: I usually don't wear many rings, and most of the time I'd forget to put them on anyway. However, slowly my habits are changing. Possibly because I currently live in a warmer country, where I don't need to wear gloves and hence can wear rings at all times. Possibly also due to the fact, that I bought new rings that I really like! So here is my little collection: (click to enlarge)

From left to right:

triple finger ring: Castro, golden ring: vintage, gold-black ring: Primark, amber ring: Castro

From left to right:
turquoise ring: little street booth, pale pink: Primark, dark blue: Accessorize, green ring: Bijou Brigitte, gold-white ring: Bijou Brigitte, gold ring: vintage

I hope you like my selection and I'd be happy to see yours!

A few new things

Today I just want to share some of my recent purchases.

So I bought this absolutely beautiful accordion pleated skirt from "American Apparel" today and it really was my first, since this particular store isn't necessarily my cup of tea. However, I absolutely fell in love with this skirt and bought it today in black. My preferred colour was actually "almondine" but they didn't have it. So after some reflection I realised that the black one is by far more practical and besides, if it comes in again, I'll buy it. I really don't mind having this skirt twice! I will post an outfit picture soon, so you can see for yourselves what it actually looks like.

Image via http://store.americanapparel.eu/

 

I also bought this beautiful pair of clips at a vintage sale here in Tel Aviv. I really adore them, because they seem to work with almost every piece of clothing, since they shimmer in different colours.

 

I am now also a proud owner of a pair of gorgeous vintage black heels. I have to admit that usually vintage isn't really my thing unless it comes from my immediate family. This pair, however, reminded me so much of my mother's shoes, that I simply had to have them!

Today I was checking out a few blogs that I follow and I found this incredibly creative idea of a simple DIY skirt on "LOVE AESTHETICS". Now the only thing I really need is an oversized Tee in a nice colour.

 

Evelina Khromtchenko

Today's post is dedicated to the amazing and absolutely incredible Evelina Khromchenko (Эвелина Хромченко). For those of you who aren't familiar with her; she is a Russian television and media personality. She co-hosts the show called "Fashion Court" and is the editor in chief of Russia's "L'Officiel" edition. 

To me she is without a doubt the most stylish person in the whole country. On top of that she is an unbelievably smart commentator, who always gives great advice and who you can always count on for witty comments and sassy remarks.

Some shopping

The inspiration for today's outfit was really the weather. We had very comfortable 21°C and I decided to wear this dress, since I never seemed to have found the right weather for it in Europe. Although it's a turtle-neck it is very thin, so I'd usually be either too cold or too hot in it. So naturally I'm very happy that it could see the light of day again!

 Dress H&M • Bag Stonemountain • Shades BVLGARY

Today I have also seen a L'Occitane store here in a shopping centre and I was really pleasantly surprised, but I guess on the other hand pretty much all of the European stores are now also here in Israel... Naturally I went in to get a new hand cream since mine is running out. I have to say that although the products there are pricey, they are totally worth their money. You don't have to use the cream as often because it really does moisturise very well and thus you don't need to buy new tubes as often.

On an incredibly hot day...

Today was an incredibly hot day: 38°C!!! Naturally most people were trying to hide in shade or in air-conditioned places unlike me…

Anyways, here is some of my personal street style before actually preparing the spread on other people's clothes.

Shirt H&M • Shorts Vintage/DIY • Flip Flips Havaianas • Bag Aldo • Jewellery Own • Glasses Ray Ban

Photography by Nofar Duchovni

Finally a post again...

Hey guys! So after a very long break here is a post again. I'm sorry, but somehow I've been lacking inspiration. Maybe the long and cold winter affected me in more ways I would like to admit.

Anyhow, now my move to Israel has finally taken place so finally spring has begun and there is so much inspiration to go with!

Here is an outfit I was wearing at a "white" street party in Tel Aviv yesterday. It was absolutely brilliant: DJ, sunshine, a lot of people and booze!

Blouse Zara • Shorts H&M • Glasses Ray Ban