Spring/Summer Shoes Wishlist

Hey guys!

So I've a bit of a busy week catching up with some friends and trying to keep up with my assignments and just when I thought I had some time to chill, my faculty decides to launch our dissertation titles. Needless to say, I ended up lost in this one pdf that holds the title for my too-near-future thesis. I still ended up online window shopping - why does this always happen? I found myself scrolling in a numerous pictures of shoes and then realized that I still had to shop for some sandals for this Spring/Summer season.

I managed to make a whole list of shoes I'm lusting for.

• Cut-out boots- they are everywhere! This pair is from ALDO (find here).. loving the tassel detail.

• A pair of chucks. The basic white converse that goes with anything. (find here)

• Spicy Wedges - what's summer without some wedges? This aztec print pair from NewLook is the perfect for most occasions, and you can use it for a pop of colour to any boring outfit. (find here)

• Tan sandals. Every year I end up buying at least one pair. In fact, I ended up buying this gorgeous fringe one from asos a couple of minutes after I was creating this collection on polyvore. (find here)

• Neon flats. I don't wear much neon, but would love to integrated a bit more in my outfits. Loving the contrast of nude with neon. (find here)

• Black heels. I simply can't resist chunky heels and Topshop always manage to design the best shoes. (find here)

• And to finish off, some toned down espadrilles. I have a pair of bright coral espadrilles which I don't wear much because of the colour, but these can definately be worn with most outfits. 

What are you're staple pieces this season?

-R :)

Spring : Nail Designs

Hey guys!

Thought of doing something different and show some of my favorite nail design for this spring.

These monochrome designs are amazing. Prepare your nail art pen and get creative! 

As for those of you who prefer some pop of colour, try experimenting with designs and colours. 

Tempted to try this. 

-R :)

White Shoes

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As you can guess by the title I'm writing a post about white shoes. I always thought they are too tacky and would never ever go with any outfit which I'm likely to wear. In fact, I don't own any except a pair of trainers and a pair of summer wedges. Then, I saw Amy Lee from Vagabond Youth in her Wildfox x Jeffrey Campbell Lonestar platforms and changed my mind. See yourself:

Aren't they amazing? And they look so comfortable! They would be the perfect pair of shoes for the new Spring/Summer season since they are make a perfect match with pastels, denim or a monochromatic outfit. 

-R :)

Spring: Patterned Shorts

Bonjour!

Yes, I'm back from Paris after 5 amazing days! I've really missed writing articles for the past 2 weeks and I had soo many ideas and inspiration but I didn't have any spare time since I had to catch up on my assignments. But finally, I found some time to write yay :)

One easy way to transit from your winter clothing to spring is to get rid of your long trousers and start wearing shorts! I know it may be a bit daring for some, but that is the one step that makes me aware that spring has actually started. Don't be afraid of the weather.. you can always put on a pair of long boots, some knee-high socks or a light jacket. 

Here are some outfit ideas for the spring featuring patterned shorts:

What is spring without some florals? I've teamed up this shorts with a basic white tee and brown boots. To make it more interesting I've added some coral to the outfit with a coral necklace and a matching bag. And for those windy days, I've decided to go for a denim jacket. 

I've tried to integrate two trends in one outfit: neon and monochome. I've decided to chose this aztec print high-waisted shorts and a striped crop top inspired by the french breton top. Again, the colour pop was left for the accessories: this time a neon belt and necklace. For the bag I chose this plain black clutch and since the outfit it too chic/sharp for my taste, I've decided to go for a black plimsoll to dress the outfit down a notch.  

And finally some denim ombre shorts. I know it's not a pattern but I think it goes with the whole concept of this article. So, ombre shorts? Check. What to put on next? Since this pair of shorts is also studded I decided to go for a plain white tee again not to have too much going on. Some flatform plimsolls, knee-high socks, a black cardigan and you're ready!

Are you ready to change to your spring wardrobe?

- R :)

Summer Spice

Hey guys!

At this time of the year the new Spring/Summer collections are out and I always find myself urging to buy new accessories. I don't know about you, but in winter I don't usually wear much jewellery, mostly because they end up being covered by jackets and other layers. As for summer, I feel too plain if I don't have any arm candy or some necklace if I'm wearing a low cut t-shirt. Accessories and jewellery are the best way to spice up every outfit, so I thought of sharing some of the pieces from Pieces (it's only fair to say that) I recently bought or am watching at the moment.

My favourite summer colour is coral, and that's why I chose this double wrap gold/coral bracelet (purchase here). And for those days when I feel like throwing on a colourful outfit, I chose this simple black chain (also available in gold: buy here). I recently bought these round sunglasses from asos, but they have other colours on their website here. They are amazing! I also really liked their case which you can see above. I cannot wait to buy the other model shown above: the Galina. I've already mentioned my new necklace in my last articles (read here) and ever since I wore it the first time, I knew I had to get one in gold. However, since then I purchased a gold chain necklace and so I decided to go for the rose gold (which is from the asos brand not pieces) to have a wider variety. And to finish off, some rings. This set seems to be perfect! 

What are your favourite summer accessories?

-R :)

Let's Skate!

Hey guys!

As the weather is getting warmer, I'm preparing myself to wear a whole lot of skirts and shorts without having to wear tights. The skirt most talked about the past year was the skater skirt (or circle skirt) which is basically an A-line pleated relatively short skirt. What's not to love about that? They are so flattering! And for those of you who have a tiny waist and a curvy bottom, these skirts accentuate your waist.

I personally have two of these skirts: a taupe and a black one because I find that they are the most versatile colours. These are some ideas of how I would style them.

I personally love the look of a skater skirt with a crop top. I chose this Boy London top which balances out the feminine touch of the skirt. To toughen up the look I added a denim vest and some plain black creepers. I recently bought this gunmetal necklace and I'm obsessed with it (buy it here, it's on sale!) because it goes with almost anything. And to finish the outfit, I chose this brown backpack. 

What's spring without some sneakers! I decided I should create a look with some Vans and here it is! I chose a plain black top with some round sunglasses to get into the summer feel. As this outfit is pretty casual and relaxed, I added a fringed leather hobo bag to add some texture and make the outfit more interesting. 

For this look I decided to go for an all-black-bottom-half. Even though it's getting warmer, I'm still wearing winter colours and you can never go wrong with black. To add some colour, I chose this dark red top (which I bought yesterday: buy here) and a khaki satchel so that I stay on the winter colour scheme. 

How would you wear a skater skirt?

-R :)

Tardy

Hey guys!

I'm currently obsessed with lace-ups, especially these Jeffrey Campbell Tardy's. Ugh, I just want them in all colours and textures! My 20th birthday is in 10 days, anyone ?

-R :)