A whole year has come to an end. It’s frightening how fast time goes by and how many things change within that time. Things that you thought will remain the same and yet they don’t. Sometimes for the better, other times for worse. This year has gone by, leaving me some bad memories, the most important one being the loss of my beloved Chewy. He was such a loving cat and the poor thing lived a short life. At least I know I gave him all my love ...
Anyway, in a few hours the new year will be here, and I hope it will only bring happiness for all of us. This is my last outfit for 2010 and now it’s a good time to thank you all once more for stopping by every day and leaving me your sweet comments. One of my new year resolutions is to do my best to keep this blog going and to put a lot more effort into making it a great fashion blog. I love doing this and most of all I enjoy “meeting” all of you wonderful people. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
Knit: H&M Jeans and trench: Zara Ankle boots: Casadei Necklace: bought locally Bag: Mulberry for target
Face: Rainbow matt finish make up, Benefit booing concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural Eyes: NYX green eyes palette, NYX highlight e/s, Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara Cheeks: Biolife blush Lips: Korres cherry lipgloss in light purple
A photo of me with sweet Chewy, taken 2 years ago. Unfortunately the flash made his gorgeous eyes red, but you can still see how beautiful he was, my poor baby!
I hope you all have a lovely new year’s eve, with all your loved ones around you.
I’m sure that you are very intrigued by the title, aren’t you?! Well, I am cheating a little bit today because my photos will only show half of my outfit. The reason for that is because the other half is just a pair of jeans and boots so what’s there to see? What I'm showing today is just a simple knit jumper from the H&M Holiday 2010 collection, at the bargain price of €9,95! I know that my last few posts are not so great (fashion and photography wise) and that I could really do much much better. But I feel a bit tired. I think it’s the end-of-the-year-depression syndrome! It’ll pass as soon as the 10 becomes 11. It will be a new era, I can feel it!!!
Loulou says: "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the furiest of them all? Is it me or is it this awful faux fur jacket?"! lol
Busy day today and although I have a party invitation for tonight I don’t think I’m going to make it. I think I’m turning into a couch potato lately (or just plain potato, haha)! Last night I saw a magnificent movie, Changeling with Angelina Jolie. You know I love the 20’s, so I admired her style and beauty, as well as the photography and costumes. I’ve been obsessed with that era lately, having also watched the “Boardwalk Empire” which was a TV series for HBO, directed by the great Martin Scorsese. I’d give anything to do the make up for a similar movie or TV show!
As I told you in my previous post, I had to meet my (summer) friends at a Cretan restaurant. Unfortunately the food was very disappointing. Being born in Crete and bred with the original cretan food (my grandmother was a terrific cook) I have very high expectations when it comes to this cuisine. I have yet to find a restaurant that serves good and authentic cretan food in Athens. And last night’s was no exception. The portions were extremely small and it didn’t taste like the original thing. If you have been to Crete you should know that you never leave a restaurant half full or disappointed. Everything is delicious and at reasonable prices. At least everywhere I have been in Chania, where I have spent every single summer of my life. Anyway, I was so put off by the food that I forgot to take pictures while I was there, so when I got back I took a few in my house. Loulou was constantly attacking the tripod so I grabbed her and put her in the picture too!
Dress: Zara Shoes: Bershka Jeans: Gas Earrings: bought locally Clutch: Vintage Pierre Cardin
Face: Rainbow matt finish make up, Benefit booing concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural Eyes: Coastal scents 26 color palette, Sleek bohemian palette, Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder Lips: Elf super glossy lipshine
I also dyed my hair (at home). The color turned out a bit darker than I expected and it has red hues, but I like it. What do you think?
I hate cloudy days, they make me feel depressed. I have a friend from England who is a Barrister and he has a great sense of humor. I love his wit and british accent! I’m mentioning this because sometime last year we were exchanging emails and I was furious about the situation in my country with the strikes and all the garbage everywhere and the general chaos (which is still pretty much the same actually) and I went on and on, writing about 2 or 3 paragraphs about my frustration. He replied with 4 little words: “But you have sun”!!! I laughed so much when I got his email and he was right. Sun does make up for a lot of the annoying things that happen here. I couldn’t imagine living in a place that is cloudy and rainy all the time!
Knit cardigan and shirt: Zara Leggings: Tally Weijl Boots: Laura Biaggiotti Hat and earrings: bought locally Bag: H&M
Tonight I’m going to a lovely restaurant with Cretan cuisine. I’ll be meeting my friends from this year’s summer vacations (in Crete) and I’m sure we’ll have lots of fun and...lots of raki!
Second day of Christmas and I still feel stuffed from all the food I consumed yesterday. I even had trouble sleeping (and saw very peculiar dreams, due to indigestion I’m sure!). I must admit that I had a great difficulty preparing this post because I didn’t feel like getting off the couch at all. Don’t you have one of those days too every once in a while? I also saw a lovely movie earlier, “Heartbraker” with Vanessa Paradis. She’s so pretty and classy. They make a very cute couple with Johnny Depp. The movie was nice and funny, but I didn’t like the actor (who played the Heartbraker) so much. Couldn’t they cast a better looking man? I’d never leave a boyfriend for that guy!
Sequined top: Vintage Jeans: 7 Seven for all mankind Shoes: New Look Earrings: Tally Weijl
Face: Elf complexion perfection Eyes: Stila mascara in brown, Bourjois black eyeliner Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder Lips: Art Deco lipliner No25, Korres cherry lipgloss in coral
So what did you do today? Did you continue with the festivities or was it a quiet and relaxing day?
Christmas day is coming to an end soon and it’s been lovely. We had a family gathering and ate tons of food (well, at least I did), played board games, listened to Christmas songs and laughed. My photos today are not so fashionable and artistic, but it’s Christmas and we had guests! I think I’m overeating lately and I have to start dieting soon because otherwise I’m going to end up like the stuffed turkey I ate!!!
Top: Zara Skirt: old, unknown brand, DIY fur trim Shoes: H&M Tights: gifted Necklace: handmade by a friend of my mum’s
Face: Avon perfectwear foundation, Benefit booing concealer, Elf complexion perfection Eyes: Mac melon pigment at the lid, e/s from NYX smokey eyes palette at the crease, Mac richground fluidline as eyeliner, e/s from Sleek bohemian palette at the lower lash line, Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara Cheeks: Elf blush contouring blush & bronzing powder Lips: Kryolan lipshine circle
I hope you all had a wonderful time today. My warmest wishes for you and your loved ones! This song is from me to you:
I went shopping for Xmas presents today and although it was at the very last minute I’m happy to say I found what I was looking for. I got a little something for my family and friends and I also got a little gift for me. The day wasn’t very good though because my brother had a small accident with his motorcycle and hurt his hand and leg. Thank God he only had minor injuries (nothing broken), but I can’t say the same about the (brand new) motorcycle, that needs to be repaired! Anyway, I can’t wait for this year to end. It has been a very difficult year for me and I am anxious for the new year to come, along with new things and new people!
I had this belt made out of an old Moschino bag's straps. It turned out like the small version of the classic Moschino logo belt!
Knit dress: bought locally, unknown brand Shoes: Casadei Belt: Moschino Coat: Miss Raxevsky Ring: bought locally Bag: Mulberry for target
Face: Rainbow matt finish make up, Benefit booing concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural Eyes: Sleek storm palette, Bourjois black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder Lips: Korres cherry lipgloss in light purple
This is what I got for myself. One of the Korres sets, that costs only 11,70€! I'm wearing the lipgloss in the photos above...
Are you doing something tonight? Have a wonderful time whatever you do and I wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I’m not crazy about today’s pics, I think I took some rather weird poses and I also forgot to take a picture wearing my black jacket. I experimented with the fur cuffs and used some sleeve cuffs that I had removed from an old coat. I think they’d look much better over grey ankle boots, but I kind of like them even with these black lace up boots. Tomorrow I’m going shopping for Christmas presents. I’m going to buy everyone a little something because my budget is a bit small this year. But I don’t think the price is important. What matters is the gesture and the fact that you take the time to buy something nice for someone you care about.
*You have seen these boots in a few other posts and when I first wore them I wrote where I got them from. But I have been in touch with the retailers to refund me about the second pair I bought from them and turned out a smaller size and they were very rude to me. So I don’t wish to advertise their shop, that’s why I just call it “unknown brand”! I’ll tell you more about it after the holidays, I don’t want to spoil my mood now...
Black is not considered a color but I think when there is such a strong contrast like with black and red, then it can be considered as color too. I’m blogging late today cause I was out for most of the day, and I haven’t replied to my previous post’s comments yet, but I’m going to as soon as I post this. I really can’t thank you enough for all the lovely comments you leave me everyday. It means so much to me that you take the time to visit my blog and say something nice!
Knit and trousers: Zara Shoes: Office (old) Jacket: Lussile Scarf: bought locally Necklace (which is also a brooch): gifted
Face: Rainbow matt finish make up, Benefit booing concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural Eyes: NYX smokey eyes palette, Bourjois black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder Lips: Elf super glossy lipshine
No question tonight. It’s late and I feel so sleepy...
