Neutral Winter

 

February is just around the corner, the last month of Winter so they say; the thought that one more month (make that a month and a half) of cold, heavy coats, boots and sweaters is killing me slowly. I miss Spring, I miss the flowers and the chilly evenings where I could walk around without freezing and dreaming of a hot tea to warm myself up. 

 On that note, it feels that a transitional season is up ahead and for me, that means neutral colors and neutral feelings. So, camel coats, beige boots, ochre skirts or grey bags will suffice. Gradually, I intend to add more color to the outfits, I started off with a dark purple this time, because well, plain neutral from head to toe is just boring. I couldn't go out without some accessories, I took out all my vintage Toledo gold jewels this time around - these did not came in a set, I searched for them individually for more than a year! I am still searching for a bracelet in this style, maybe 2017 will be my lucky year!

  

Wearing: Miniprix cape, thrifted skirt, Mondiano boots, bag from HERE, New Look tights

The Winter Cape

 

 I seriously can't believe we are having snow already! 

It snowed this past Sunday and pretty much everything turned white in a few hours and the air was so crisp and cold, just like mid Winter. We never had such low temperatures in November in I don't know how many years! However, it does not seem to last long as the snow is already melting, but I managed to take these photos while the sun was setting (at 4 PM, that is just..depressing for me) and I am glad I captured this beautiful warm light, in comparison to the cold outside. I bundled up really well in a chunky sweater, a winter beret and a thick wool cape which I usually wear during the Winter season. Now it seems it is time to take it out again. 

I don't know about the weather where you are from, but keep warm and do it in style!

 

Wearing: MiniPrix cape and boots, H&M skirt, thrifted bag, vintage berret.

A western-grunge mix

 

 I realize this is quite a different outfit from the last one I posted, but what can I say? I love styling and I love variations. Although vintage outfits and jewelry will always remain close to my heart and I don't think I will ever get bored of, it's fun to play around from time to time.

 I saw this checkered vest on New Chic and what intrigued me was the length, I have this new obsession with long coats/cardigans/shirts, whatever, so I needed to give this one a try. It's fun because it almost looks like a dress and I really love the fabric, it's a dense cotton, something I didn't expect really.

I created this part grunge, part country/western outfit, a mixture of both, because here I have the checkered print item which is common for both grunge and country fashion and yet I have the cowboy ankle boots and a suede skirt, but I lack the rock, dark vibe - if we turn back time and see how I used to dress in highschool, I would've styled this vest totally different!

What do you think?

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Wearing: vest from HERE, H&M skirt and cardigan, MiniPrix.ro boots, no name earrings, vintage belt

A warmer ending

 

 Hope you're having a great weekend! 

Mine was filled with sunshine and cakes! Mom and I overdone ourselves this time, we just couldn't decide which ones to buy, so if you see me fatter soon, don't be surprised, ha ha! 

Oh, no, I won't let that happen, but if I showed you how those desserts looked like, you wouldn't resist either. 

So, my advice for having a good day: stay in the sun and if it's cloudy, eat some delicious cakes, it works!

A statement scarf

Wearing: H&M skirt and tights, MiniPrix coat, New Yorker scarf, Mohito boots, thrifted Primark bag.

 

Too sophisticated

 

 I went out and about in town the other day, proudly wearing these man repeller pants that I know some people are still fearing them for some reason. I just find that for my body constitution, they fit amazingly. 

I realised as soon as I stepped out of my building that people stared. Maybe I'm too sophisticated for this city (or country) but I never feel that I am overdressed or anything like that. I mean..how could I not add the cape and how could I ignore that hat which complimented the outfit so well? 

I like my choices and the continuous stares never get me down and hey, if people are afraid to dress up, that shouldn't be my problem right?

 

Wearing: Bershka sweater, Zara culottes, H&M hat, Zaful necklace, MiniPrix cape, Adona bag

 

In darker tones

 

 How was your Halloween weekend? We played dress up for the occassion and for me it was quite fun - I tell you, the whole costume/makeup process took longer than the actual time we spent out, but it was all good. I opted for a kind of dark fairy or angel if you like - I had wings and I really am sorry I didn't have the chance to make a full photoshoot with that outfit, but maybe I will think of something for later in the year.

 And to keep it all gloomy and yet beautiful, we went in the next evening to Mozart's "Requiem" that took place in - where else - a cemetery. No, we didn't sit among the tombs, but it was dark and candles were lit everywhere, so it was quite an image. This is what I wore that day, my new warm sweater from Pull&Bear in the most gorgeous color ever, paired with a sheer skirt and contrasting shoes. And how could a statement necklace miss from this composition? 

Now we have to regain our will to start a fresh week and hopefully it won't be too gloomy. Or too cold. 

 Happy Monday!

 

Wearing: Pull&Bear sweater, Miniprix.ro skirt, Zaful necklace, no name shoes.