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Print On Print (and an Italian imaginary escape)

Getting my print on (and this time I totally behaved, same print, I’ve overcome myself!), getting my cat eye sunnies on, getting my high heeled leather sandals on and as for attitude… definitely ON.

Could easily be sharing a prosecco, seaside, in Positano listening to Pink Martini and admiring well, everything. But then again, I couldn’t, so let’s say I did.

And you came with.

Photos by Constantinos Caravatellis

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Wearing Stella Forest top and trousers from Matchbox, Zara sandals (similar here) and sunglasses (here), vintage bag and necklace (a cute version here).

Hair by Redken Artist Mrs Souli Zisi (Linea Capelli), products used: Redken Rootful 06, Redken Align 12 and Redken Shine Flash 02

Matchbox is located at 1 Psychari Street, Neo Psichico and 5 Anagnostopoulou Street, Kolonaki tel 210 6745717 and 210 3614472

Efflorescence Wall

Time for budding, blossoming, blooming and flowering. It’s summer. It’s heyday.

Showing my appreciation of all things joy inducing on this extra sunny and totally perfect day by walking around carefree, needlepoint flowers on my top (and more on my arm), in total vibrant white and comfy paisley print wedges, almost forgetting I’m in my city and giggling with my BFF like we are 5 again.

On an uncut version of this post you would have seen us braiding each others hair and bonding over ice cream(s).

Maybe next time? 

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Wearing Bershka top (similar here), H&M skirtwedges, Uterque flower cuff, vintage belt, River Island bag (a nice ethnic version here)

If you ‘re not under the sun, you miss all the fun

This is a post documenting the sickest boots I (so far) own, my love for Vitamin D and the trending denim jacket around the waist imagery.

Posing long enough to get thrice mosquito bitten, walking around all stripes and full of shoe pride (hearing my own boots cluck hissing, like I’m about to saddle up a horse)- which I could by the way- I quickly managed to build a solid rationale on why I should -immediately after- eat a scoop of ice cream. Cookie flavored with nutella chunks it was. I call it ethical compensation to blogging.

I might as well have died of malaria, right?

Photos by Mar

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Wearing Toga Pulla Boots, Attrativo striped dress, Levi’s denim jacket, H&M sunglasses, vintage raffia bag (a nice alternative here), Asos harness bracelet, All You Need Is Style cuff, Chloe tusk necklace

Sharks Love Yellow

Aka if I was floating on an ocean somewhere, chances are you wouldn’t be reading anymore of this blog.

Lucky me my gang of Moorea sharks is really friendly and totally photogenic (pic No2), as well as eternally captured on this pouch. And since I’m -sadly- not visiting the French Polynesia anytime soon, this is all I’ve got to add an exotic vibe to my everyday.

This and coconut water.

Photos by Constantinos Caravatellis

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Wearing vintage silk skirt (similar here), Samudra pouch, Levi’s denim vest (similar here), Karen Millen sandals (a nice alternative here)

The Necklace Study

This is why I like to travel by car. I don’t have to discriminate. You know, things have feelings too and they do not like to be left behind. But since I don’t actually own a truck and I will be carrying my own suitcase, some kind of selection must be made.

Starting with these fabric knot necklaces, which are handmade and actually pretty easy to make (DIY alert – you can choose any kind of print you like), that I will sport with an oversized white tee and cropped jacket.

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My newest obsession, these natural coral designs are a bit heavier than expected but worth the heavy lifting effort. Totally attention grabbing, even with the casuel-est of outfits. I’m planning to wear them with a monochrome crop top and loose pants.

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Things get serious here, choker time. When a statement needs to be made, these agate and brass necklaces will do the trick with ease. It actually doesn’t matter what else you will be wearing cause they are destined to steal the spotlight.

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For a modish yet chic appearance, this multirow pearl-stone-bead necklace will come in handy, as it can seamlessly transform a simple gray sweater and denim cut offs combo. Loving the colors and I’m definitely not going anywhere without my favorite stone, amethyst.

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Plexiglass base, bold stones and neon rope. Personally, I jumped the transparent trendwagon a long time ago and I’m not getting off any time soon. I love to draw the attention on just one piece of jewelry and these are already on the compliments top list.

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Even if I end up skiing on a mountain slope this Easter, these two scream summer and they are coming with. Can’t wait to make a design of my own with real sea shells from the beach (amen).

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Color, color, color. As an avid fun of anything vibrant, these cute numbers are perfect for layering (I’m sorry Coco, this time, I won’t take anything off) and I will wear them with printed shirts, rompers and even my bathing suit.

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If you all agree, (necklace) case closed. Time to move on to bathing suits (faint).

Happy Easter everyone!

(In order of appearance: fabric & coral necklaces, agate chokers , multirow stone necklace and plexiglass necklaces all handmade soon on www.allyouneedisstyle.tictail.com, coral and starfish necklaces by Suite Blanco and colorful bauble necklaces by Pull & Bear and Bershka respectively.)

For Bedroom and Beyond

All hail the bustier.

Yes, the feminine garment you keep in your top drawer and sporadically wear. Pull it out. Time to get in touch with your well hidden burlesque side while staying stylishly vanguard. Take the crop top trend a step further, yes you can, by putting on your favorite piece of lingerie over a white t-shirt, paired with slouchy pants and a soft colored cardigan, or under a button down knotted in the belly.

Sexy in under 10′.

Photos by Constantinos Caravatellis

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Wearing denim bustier Topshop, H&M t-shirt, River Island polka dot pants (similar here), wedged Mary Janes (not shown), rope bracelets, Zara striped sunnies (a cool alternative here) and fringed leather bag

Mixing Prints Is Good For You

First of all it gives you a certain amount of sartorial freedom and any kind of freedom is good. Secondly, imagine how many crazy combinations you can pull out of your existing -not so boring anymore- wardrobe. 

If you are scared, don’t be. Start with the basics, that’s florals and stripes and work your way to polka dot on animal print. Keep in mind to incorporate similar color families into your look and you’ll be fine. Easier than a pina colada.

Just mix, (shake well) and enjoy.

Photos by Constantinos Caravatellis

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Wearing Suite Blanco shirt (similar here), Primark floral denim (similar here), Topshop wedges

The beatitude of bargain shopping

Let me get straight to the point.

Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain heels from 750 euros 150 euros.

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And whether you are the shoe-ddicted type (like the very one who types right now) or just a more sensible consumer, it’s time to admit that special offers and bargain shopping is not only fabulous, but guilt free as well.

Think of Value For Style and there’s only one destination. The Factory Outlet (in Faliro and at the airport) is fuller than full with mega brands (DVF, Ted Baker, American Vintage, Levi’s, Nak, Ugg Australia, Pinko, Juicy Couture, Converse, Follie Follie) just to name a few and certainly has something for everyone. Kids and men will not be disappointed either.

So get going, sales don’t wait! You’re probably gonna spot me there too, running around all smiles, trying to juggle all my boxes and shopping bags in one hand.

But be careful! Destination addictive! 

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For more information and great offers visit Factory Outlet’s Facebook Page.

Ethnic Charm In The Closet

In a closet far far away, where all were living in peace (rather squeezed in like taking the subway during rush hour but pretty content), there was still place for one more.

The ethnic jacket.

Blame it on the colors, blame it on the beading, blame it on its exotic nature, one cannot just pass up on that. Especially when you can easily style it 365 different ways. (Assuming you are willing to wear the same jacket every day for a year.) The point remains that an ethnic piece of clothing adds that unique modish factor to an everyday ensemble and spices up a total black outfit before you can say Jack Robinson.

Walk in closets around the world, make room, there is a new kid in fashion town. 

Photos by Constantinos Caravatellis

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Wearing Bershka jacket (similar here and here), leather top, fringed skirt, suede boots, Zara bull horn necklace, skinny belt (similar here)

Time To Suit Up!

A dress is good but a suit is better.

And while you should never underestimate the charm of a floral mini dress, a striped suit is more empowering than a pair of 5 inch heels. Ingeniously sexy, dashingly stylish and impeccably classy, this absolute wardrobe staple can work its wondrous way from a job interview (which you will ace!) to a flirtatious cocktail night without breaking one perfectly manicured nail.

Safer than investing in the stock market. 

Photos by Constantinos Caravatellis

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Wearing striped Zara suit (similar here and here), Bershka skull tank (a nice one here), silver cuff, suede sandals Studio TMLS (a fabulous pair here), Korres lipgloss, vintage lion head earrings, silver treasure bag Zara (similar here)