Fashion's Night Out (Athens 2011)

This is my belated post about FNO. It was a fun afternoon with a little shopping and a lot of socializing! If only it wasn't so darn hot. Who could imagine that I would be craving for cold(er) weather, but really this heat is getting on my nerves! 

Anyway, I had a great time and the best thing was that I finally got to meet the lovely ladies, Artemi from Beauty with Artemi and Peggy from Jewels by Peggy in person. We went to the Aussie event in Hondos Center (Ermou) and I bought a shampoo, with which they also gave me a lovely fabric bag (although I would have preferred one of the half naked six-pack guys that were hosting the event!).  

We also visited a few other beauty and make up stores and then we went to Blanco to take a quick look. I found a lovely hat (I actually tried on two hats, but decided to get the black/gold one).

Then the girls left and I continued along with my brother. We went to Voukourestiou street, where the Ralph Lauren store was holding a party with live jazz/swing music and drinks. The street was packed with people, the usual crowd of fashionistas, celebrities and wannabes! 

Overall it was nice, but nothing special. I would love to have some of New York's FNO glamour here. Or at least some more imaginative events. Maybe next year...

From left to right, me Artemi and Peggy in Hondos Center

Did you go to FNO?

 xxx

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Lets stretch her legs (my new Canon 40D)

Last week I finally got something that has been on my wish list for quite some time: a DSLR! It’s an older model, so it was used, but in mint condition. I haven’t had the chance to play with it the past few days, but today my brother and I went to Gazi in Athens and gave my new camera a try. I admit that it takes a lot of practicing to get a decent shot and it really helps having someone to show you the tricks.

I also found a manual of the Canon 40D on youtube, which was really helpful.

If you do buy a DSLR and have no idea how to use it, don’t worry, there is a lot of information online. My advice though, is to set it in Manual mode, because the whole point of getting a DSLR is to learn how to take good quality pictures!

(The photos of me were taken by my brother. the rest of the photos and the editing are by me)

(Vest: Bershka, Top: from random shop, Palazzo pants: ProdigyRed, Shoes: Adidas, Bag: Zara, Sunglasses: Rayban, Bracelts: H&M, DIY chain, DIY charm bracelet, Vintage silver bracelets)

Tomorrow it’s the FNO in Athens. Is anyone going? If yes, leave me a comment or email me and maybe we could meet up. 

I think I'll wear my new ASOS dress and bag with a pair of nude lace up booties (unless I change my mind at the last minute!). What are you planning on wearing (for my Greek friends) or what did you wear at the FNO (for my international friends)? 

xxx

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