Max Perry and Orsalia Parthenis "Fashion pastry project"

Last night I attended the press event for the "Fashion pastry project" of Max Perry Handmade chocolates with Orsalia Parthenis. This project involves a very “sweet” collaboration as you can understand. The Greek company Max Perry, in association with ALLY, PR & Marketing company came to a very innovative concept: the creation of a chocolate Boutique!

In collaboration with Orsalia Parthenis, who took inspiration from her Bridal collection, a special series of chocolates was created. Mrs Parthenis designed 6 different women’s silhouettes (which were inspired by 6 of her beautiful wedding gowns), playing with the contrast of dark, white and milk chocolate. 

The fashion pastry show will be available at the Max Perry stores from mid December till the end of January 2012. 

The event was held at Galaxy bar in Hilton and it was lovely. There was chocolate everywhere and I really wanted to taste every single piece. I restrained myself to only two, which were delicious! 

(Make up all Mac, Face: Studio sculpt foundation, Select sheer pressed powder, Eyes: Melon pigment, Embark eyeshadow, Gesso eyeshadow, Coco bar liquidlast liner, Zoom lash mascara, Cheeks: Blushbaby, Belightful iridescent pressed powder, Lips: Stripdown pencil, Social light lipglass)

(Cardigan: H&M, Blouse: Nili Lotan, Trousers: Boohoo, Shoes: New Look, Clutch: Vintage, Watch: ASOS, Bangles: random)

Chocolate!

Oops! Caught in the act!

more chocolate...

Nopi Romanidou of ALLY PR and me 

The press kit consisted of 2 CDs and this box of yummy chocolates! 

xxx

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Color blocking (Part A)!

I hope this post finds you enjoying your summer vacation somewhere and not in the city like me. My holidays are unfortunately over (I spent 10 days in Crete) and now I’m “boiling” in the city. At least I live near the sea and I also have friends who have summer houses near some lovely beaches, so I visit them whenever I get the chance.

I’ve been meaning to do a post about the Color Blocking trend for a while now. I love bold, vivid colors and especially when 2 or 3 colors are worn in the same outfit. Isn’t it strange, how the trends make us see things? I mean, if color blocking wasn’t a huge trend, many people would think that wearing green, yellow and blue together makes you look like a parrot! But then again many people may still not know what “Color blocking” is and think that combining more than 2 colors is tacky. I'm glad I’m not one of those people...

(Face: Mac Face and Body foundation, Mac MSF natural, Eyes: Chanel travel palette, Korres black eyeliner pencil, NYX Jumbo pencil in milk, Kryolan No126 eyebrow pencil, Kiko lengthening mascara, Cheeks: Rimmel sun shimmer duo bronzing powder in Blonde, Lips: Elizabeth Arden lip pencil in blush, Elizabeth Arden exceptional lipstick in pink vibration)

(Top: DIY skirt worn as a top, Skirt and bag: Zara, Shoes: New Look, Watch: Vintage Citizen, Bracelet and necklace: Vintage)

So, what do you think about orange with fuchsia? Likey or not likey?

xxx

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Burn baby burn!

Ok, the title is random cause it’s late and I can’t think of anything better. Come to think of it it’s not so random since I actually burnt my hand (you can see the mark on my hand at the 4th photo) with the toaster!!! I’m so clumsy sometimes that I’m dangerous to myself, haha!
I hope it won’t leave a scar, I hate scars. But I do like them on men. Don’t you find it kind of sexy when a man has a small scar above his eyebrow or on his chin, like Harrison Ford for example? I have weird tastes I guess... ;)





Top: Zara
Trousers: Vintage
Braces: they came with a pair of jeans from Zara
Bag: Mulberry for target
Shoes: New Look


Face: Avon Ideal Shade Cream-to-Powder Foundation, Benefit booing concealer
Eyes: Elf mineral e/s in partier, NYX white e/s, Korres black eyeliner, Max Factor masterpiece max mascara in black/brown
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Exclusive elegance double lipgloss

I want to buy a few things from an American market (that’s how we call our thrift shops). You can find some great pieces there sometimes. Do any of you lovely greek ladies (or gents) know of any good ones in Athens?

xxx

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No pain!

I felt like Rocky Balboa today, as I had to endure a 6 hour “adventure” in Ikea in my high heels. Actually, the only similarity to Rocky’s situation was the expression “no pain”, which was constantly on my mind while I was walking around the store, when all I wanted to do was take my boots off and continue barefoot. OK, I admit it, this time I should have worn my flat boots. It would have saved my poor feet from aching and my brother from my constant nagging!!!
Oh, and as promised, I’m wearing a new pair of leggings (got them on sales), that have a faux suede front. I should have taken my pics in the morning when I was all nice and fresh, instead I took them after my (painful) shopping experience, hence the sad and tired looking face!





Sweater: Vintage
Leggings and waistcoat: Zara
Coat: New Look
Shoes: Laura Biaggiotti
Bag: Mulberry for target


Face: Rainbow matt finish make up, Benefit booing concealer, Elf complexion perfection
Eyes: Sleek storm palette, Korres black eyeliner, Max Factor masterpiece max mascara in black/brown
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Elf glossy lipshine

Do you “torture” yourself some times with your style fixations? I know I do... ;)

xxx

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Next fall!

I saw Versace’s Pre-Fall 2011 collection and I was inspired to put together this outfit. The collection was big on prints and patterns which were sometimes a bit overwhelmingly mixed in my humble opinion. I really liked the shapes of the trousers and the coats and the electric colors of the prints and also I’d love to get my hands on that gorgeous pair of electric blue boots.






Top and jeans: Zara
Boots: Sagiakos
Coat: New Look
Bag: Mulberry for target
Scarf: Vintage
Brooch: gifted
Bangles: bought locally
Watch: Vintage Citizen


Face: Rainbow matt finish make up, Benefit booing concealer, Elf HD powder
Eyes: Grimas eyeshadow/rouge No 564 and No282, Korres black eyeliner, Max Factor masterpiece max mascara in black/brown
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: NYX lipstick in Rea, Exclusive elegance double lipgloss

Have you seen the collection? Did you like it?

xxx

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Inspired from the 70’s: Annie Hall!

I suppose you remember Woody Allen’s film, but even if you don’t I’m sure you are familiar with Diane Keaton and her iconic style. Long flared pants with men’s button down shirt, a waistcoat and a super long tie. That was one of her signature looks which has inspired many stylists and fashionistas. Including me, whereas I added a few feminine elements here and there.
With spring approaching, when the 70’s trend will be at it’s peak, I ‘d like to do more “Inspired” looks, especially from films or tv shows like “Charlie’s angels”, “American Gigolo”, etc.






Leather trench: unknown brand
Button down shirt and waistcoat: Zara
Trousers: Vintage
Shoes: New Look
Necklace: Accessorize
Rings: ebay


Face: Avon Ideal Shade Cream-to-Powder Foundation, Nivea perfect cover concealer
Eyes: Sleek bohemian palette, Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Exclusive elegance double lipgloss

I want to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s day. I hope you have lovely plans with your special someone and if you don’t have a special someone, it’s ok. I’m sure he/she is right around the corner!!!

xxx

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Cowgirl-ish!

Denim on denim used to be a fashion faut pas, but not anymore. The trend has started since last spring and is still on, at least until further notice! It seemed very appropriate to wear with my new faux fur vest and gave the outfit a “cowgirl” feel.
Last night I went for dinner with friends and we really enjoyed it. Remember my last Cretan cuisine disaster at a not-so-traditional tavern? Well, this time we went to one that was very close to the real thing and the food was delicious (andI ate tons of it)!






Faux fur vest: Prodigy Red
Denim shirt: D&G
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Belt: bought locally
Shoes: New Look
Bag: Zara


Face: Korres Wild Rose foundation, Benefit booing concealer, Elf complexion perfection
Eyes: Mac satin taupe, Mac nylon (at the inner corner), Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Maybelline lipgloss in apricot attraction

Do you go by the book with the fashion faut pas (which are usually retracted at one point or another)?

xxx

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Still teal!

It’s not easy to be elegant and stylish in cold weather and I have to admit that wearing heavy clothing is not my thing. Thank God for layering, a fashionista’s only hope of creating a stylish outfit while managing to stay warm. I didn’t do anything groundbreaking today, just a classic button shirt-cardi combo, with a some teal accessories to make it more interesting. It wasn’t the warmest outfit for this weather, but again I’m always cold, no matter how many clothes I wear. What can I say, I’m a summer person!





Coat: New Look
Cardigan: Tally Weijl
Button shirt and jeans: Zara
Shoes: D&G
Scarf: bought from Turkey
Sunglasses: Rayban
Earrings: bought locally


Face: Korres watermelon oil free tinted moisturizer SPF 30, Kryolan camouflage concealer, Mac mineralize skin finish natural
Eyes: Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Elf glossy lipshine

What’s your secret for being warm and chic in winter?

xxx

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Cape cheer!

I was going to go with “Cape fear” (like the movie) but it sounded too serious. And there’s nothing frightening about this cape (or me I hope, haha). So, about the whole cape trend which was so big this season, what do you think? Did you embrace it? I was kind of in between, because although I love seeing it on other people I’m not used to wearing it. I borrowed this cape from my mother and I thought I could skip buying one for myself. I don’t see this trend lasting for a long time, but if I’m wrong, I can still buy one next year. I would go for the belted type, which seems to be more my style.




Cape: unknown brand
Denim shorts: DIY
Knit sweater: Shetland wool
Shoes: New Look
Bag: Zara


Face: Avon Ideal Shade Cream-to-Powder Foundation, Nivea perfect cover concealer
Eyes: Sleek bohemian palette, Korres black eyeliner, Estée Lauder sumptuous mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: L’oreal glam shine No106

xxx

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