Is there any point?!

In a world full of round toed, super high heeled and voluminous shoes, it looks like the poor old pointy shapes have almost extinguished! Although that isn’t quite true, because there were quite a few designers in the fall 2010 shows that sent classic stilettos or pointy kitten heeled shoes down the runway.

I rediscovered these in my closet and thought I could wear them once for a change. Their pointy part is perhaps a bit too long but I still like them. They kind of remind me of a style Alexa Chung wore (though hers were flats and by Valentino) which everyone hated, except for me obviously!





Coat, shoes and knit: Zara
Jeans: Boohoo
Bag: Blumarine


Face: Avon Ideal Shade Cream-to-Powder Foundation, Nivea perfect cover concealer
Eyes: Coastal Scents 26 color palette palette, Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara
Cheeks: Mac mineralize blush in buddy up
Lips: NYX lipstick in Power

I’ve noticed that although some high-end brands/designers still make the classic pointy shapes (Valentino, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo), it’s almost impossible to find them in low-end brands, chain stores, etc. What’s the reason in your opinion?

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English country gentlewoman!

That’s what my outfit reminds me of! I wish I could have a matching background too, but I’ll have to settle with the balcony. It’s tartan again but quite different today. I’ve had this pair of trousers for several years and I’ve enjoyed it a lot. It’s one of my warmest trousers and it’s a classic piece. As for the jacket, the boots and the bag, you’ve seen them before. I wish I could have 365 bags and pairs of shoes so I could wear a different one everyday, but I can’t! At least I hope I’m trying to recycle my wardrobe successfully and not repeat myself!





Jacket, button shirt and boots: Zara
Knit cardi: Mango
Trousers: Sisley
Bag: Blumarine
Ring: Bought locally


Face: Korres Wild Rose foundation, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Elf complexion perfection
Eyes: Coastal Scents 26 color palette, Elf cream eyeliner in coffee, Bourjois black eyeliner, Mac zoom lash mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Kryolan lipshine

Would you like to be able to wear something different every day or you’d rather recycle and wear what you have in many different ways?

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Day 82 - Changing a-tyre!

Today when I got to the garage to take my car, I saw that it had a flat tyre. I’m pretty sure that it happened last night when I was driving home and fell in a huge hole in the road that was impossible to avoid! This road is full of holes and it’s actually a very busy road, with lots of cafeterias and restaurants. I guess they are waiting for the road to collapse totally before they fix it! It’s the Greek way of dealing with this sort of things...
Anyway, today’s outfit is nothing special except for the cross I’m wearing, which I found at a local store for 5€. Isn’t it beautiful?





Knit: old (my brother’s)
Waistcoat: Zara
Jeans: Boohoo
Boots: Zara
Bag: Blumarine
Cross: bought locally
Hat: Jumbo

Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturizer SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural
Eyes: just some Bourjois black eyeliner
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Korres cherry lipgloss

Did you buy any jewelry lately?

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Day 79 - Another closet rediscovery: Krizia jacket!

I found this lovely jacket at a fashion bazaar several years ago and bought it without even trying it on! It turned out to be a little long at the sleeves but other than that it’s fine. I usually have a difficulty finding jackets that fit me perfectly. I have broad shoulders and relatively small waist, which means the size that fits me at the shoulders is usually large at the waist (or at the sleeves as in this Krizia jacket!). Luckily my last three jacket/coat purchases are a perfect fit (in size 10 UK). You’ll see me wearing my new goodies pretty soon.
There’s something off about today’s outfit I think. Maybe it’s my hair or something about the outfit itself I don’t know, tell me what you think (I'm open to criticism)!

A couple of artistic photos:




And a few regular ones so you can see the colors and textures:




Jacket: Krizia jeans
Top: Blumarine
Denim shorts: unknown brand
Socks: original military socks
Rings: my mom’s
Shoes: Miu Miu


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturizer SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural
Eyes: NYX baby pink e/s, Elf Mystic moss e/s, Bourjois black eyeliner, Mac zoom lash mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Exclusive elegance double lipgloss

I've been watching the new episodes of Gossip girl lately (season 4). Have you seen them? I love Serena's style and she's gorgeous. Her Paris frocks were to die for!!!

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Day 78 - What a lovely day for Italian!

...for an Italian restaurant that is! Or for my Italian bag (Blumarine) which hasn’t seen the light for a while. I don’t know why I keep forgetting most of my designer goodies in the closet and don’t show them enough love! This one is particularly delicate too because of it’s color and material. But I should carry it more often, it’s so lovely.
Anyway, I actually went to the usual Italian restaurant with my family and had a delicious lunch (I should have photographed my main course and desert but then you would hate me for making you drool over your keyboards!).
Oh and I let my hair down for a change and tried some relaxed curls with my straightener. I could style my hair in so many different ways, but I usually don’t have time for that, hence the fuss-free usual updos.






Trench: Zara
Jeans: Boohoo
Knit: Zara
Shirt: vintage (my mom’s)
Ankle boots: SoYouShoes
Bag: Blumarine
Ring: bought locally
Pendant: Vintage (my grandmother’s)


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturizer SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural
Eyes: Coastal Scents 26 color palette, Bourjois cafe/creme eyeliner, Mac zoom lash mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Avon lipstick in golden peach

What did you do today and what did you wear?

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Day 63 - Pictures in the park!

I like it so much when I can take some pics outside, with a nice background and not the usual wall at the balcony. I was out and about i the city when I saw this beautiful little park and took the opportunity to pose for some blog pics. The park was in a quiet neighborhood so there weren’t many people around (who would usually be staring at the “crazy” girl posing!). I wore my New look shoes again and I have to say that as much as I love their design and heel height, they pinch my feet so much! And I can assure you I am not a “sensitive shoe wearer” (that’s a new “scientific terminology, lol)! But, I will continue wearing them because they are sooo cute. That’s the perversion of the fashionistas: do you remember Rocky Balboa (in Rocky IV) when he was training to beat the Russian? No pain!!!





Cardi: Zara
Shirt: Vassilios Kostetsos (old)
Jeans: Gas
Belt and Shoes: New Look
Bag: Blumarine


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturizer SPF 30, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural
Eyes: Mac omega e/s, NYX white e/s, Elf cream eyeliner in coffee, Bourjois black eyeliner, Benefit badgal lash mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Kryolan lipshine circle

What are your plans for the weekend?

xxx

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