Red and white only

 

 I am a stranger to my own blog. I am guilty of being too cozy at home after a long day of work and my lack of motivation is increasing rapidly. 

What have I been doing these past weeks? Between working two jobs and watching drama shows, I realized Summer officially came and my only accomplishment so far was eating a mountain of cherries in celebration of this season ( I don't know about you, but we only get cherries in June here). In the meantime, I binge-watched "The handmaid's tale" and "13 reasons why" - both drama series, incredibly good and amazingly...raw. If you are into tragic stories, I recommend them dearly.

Also, I am almost done reading "The lilac girls" by Martha Hall Kelly a story of three women during World War II. Being surrounded by these dramatic, actually tragic stories, there is no wonder I feel no excitement towards new projects and any fun plans are obscured by needless thoughts about some random existential crisis.

 I definitely need to read a positive book or watch a fun show, do you have any suggestions? Let me know!

I hope you'll have a brighter weekend than mine!

 

Wearing: Bershka pants C&A top, no name sandals New Yorker bag and sunglasses, Onecklace choker

6 Christmas Makeup Essentials

 

Christmas is just around the corner and I am feeling more festive than ever!

 I wanted to share with you my excitement and so, I put together a few makeup products to try out for Christmas. Or rather, my idea of a makeup for this occasion. I am going for something simple and yet daring. I am feeling attracted to the red color more than ever this time of year so I was really yearning to have a bold red lip while keeping my eye makeup rather simple.

 Scroll down to see what products I used and maybe you'll find them useful!

   

My idea of a perfect foundation is definitely the Revlon Colorstay; if you need a matte base and also a long lasting product, this foundation is the one for you. I have been using it for years and it never disappoints. Plus, now it comes with a pump, which makes the application much more easier and less messy!

 

And how about a bit of sparkle? For eyeshadow I used this gorgeous glittery pot from Glazel Visage in the shade C7, I am really sad I cannot show you how beautiful the color looks on the eyes, it has both pink and blue sparkles and it just looks really beautiful and festive, photos do not do it justice!

My go to mascara is the L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes, Feline - to be honest, what attracted me mostly was the packaging, then the brush, it doesn't stick my lashes together as most mascaras do, so that's a plus too!

As for the eyeliner,  am currently trying out the Maybelline Master Ink Matte, a product I am loving so far, the applicator is firm and very easy to use, it glides on the eyelid like a dream!

Aaaand lastly, what else is suited for this holiday than a bright red lipstick?

I opted for this matte lipstick from NARS, I brand I recently started to try out and I have to say, this is one great lip stain. My lips don't necessarily feel sticky or dry, it literally lasts for hours and I just love the fact that I can eat and drink at dinner without feeling concerned that my lipstick will fade away.

Let's not forget about the manicure! Of course, the same classic red shade, this one is from Maybelline Colorama in the shade 43.

That is it for this article, I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you are sharing my excitement for Christmas as well!

Romantic Sunday afternoon

It's sooo good to just sit back and relax after more than a stressful week of finding a new home; I simply hate moving around, I mean, the packing and organizing all the luggage -  and I do have a dozens of boxes and bags, I just couldn't believe how so many small stuff can occupy lots of big boxes. It felt never ending.

Alas, after almost ten long days, I finally found a decent home for me and my cat (there are so many people who dislike animals, for crying out loud it's a cat, not a dinosaur!) and I caaan't wait to receive the keys and organize my stuff in my new little space.

So that is my main reason for disappearing from the blogosphere and social media world, but now I am back with this gorgeous set of photos I took recently, showing off this silky dress which has become one of my favorites, mainly because of the light fabric which is just amazing and just look at that gorgeous print - not too flashy, but much more delicate and feminine. The detail that struck me was the little collar bow that really makes the dress a whole lot more interesting.

Stylewe strucks me as a website that sells much more refined products, especially dresses, there's an abundance of them, you just need the patience to browse them all to pick a favorite (or ten favorites).

Happy Sunday guys!

Wearing: Stylewe dress, vintage bag, no name shoes

Vintage dream

Man, I can't believe it's September already. I have been so busy finding myself a new place to live, that I completely lost track of time and social media.

Yesterday I managed to just relax for about 5% and go out in the evening and try not to think about "Where am I going to live?" or "I am completely homeless!" but let's not turn this post into a pathetic one.

Let's talk about this dress instead! It's in a retro 1950s style, even though it is not actually vintage, but I am sooo pleased that nowadays I can find this vintage style dresses online and at a fair price! All you vintage lovers know that to find a historical piece of clothing really takes more than an effort.

I love this particular dress because it has such a nice volume and because of that it looks so feminine and elegant and you won't even believe how comfortable it is! What do you think about this style?

I hope you had a lovely weekend so let's focus on having a great week as well!

Wearing: Dress from HERE, MiniPrix shoes, no name bag, vintage earrings

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

Vintage Sunday

 I was so excited when I took these photos in spite of the cold weather outside, you wouldn't even tell it's Spring, but at least we have daffodils! I was excited because I was waiting to receive this adorable sweater for a month now but it was worth it! I mean, I am loving the quality and the tiny pearls sewn on it; it's such a nice detail that creates a romantic, feminine outfit and you know I am into that all the way!
 Isn't it lovely how the earrings match the sweater and skirt perfectly? They have pearls (not real ones unfortuantely), they are vintage and they really stand out just the way I like it! I have so many cool stuff for Spring I can't wait to wear and style, my imagination is thriving, if only the temperatures could rise already!

 Have a great Sunday guys!

Wearing: Sweater from HERE, skirt from HERE, Pull&Bear boots, vintage belt, pearl bracelet and earrings

They say it's the end of Winter

 

 Today I am gloomy, just like the weather outside. Just when I thought sunny and warm days will be ahead some rain and clouds decided to show up and put my Spring wishes on hold. Tomorrow we should celebrate the first day of Spring - in theory at least - so, if the cold continues to persist, I think I'm going to buy myself hyacinths and tulips and have my own little Spring in my house!

 In the meantime, I will stick to cardigans, scarves and all types of layers for this weird transition season which I am getting sick of. Who's with me?

 

Wearing: Zara cardigan, Bershka boots, Pimkie skirt, Penti tights, vintage scarf and earrings, thrifted top