The midi trend - 1940’s inspired!

This winter there were lots of maxi dresses and skirts, a trend that will continue for some time as it seems. But another style was also shown in many spring collections (as well as in FW 2011-12 runway shows): the midi length. We saw the form fitting midi skirts inspired from the 40’s, the flared style inspired from the 50’s and also the more bohemian 70’s style skirts.
Although many women fear that the midi can be unflattering, I believe that when styled properly and with the right pair of shoes, it can look very chic and feminine.
I rediscovered this 40’s style dress in my closet and I’m happy that I can finally start wearing it again. And I love the fact that it can be worn in many ways and it can also double as a light coat!





(forgive the grey nail polish, which is not at all retro, but I did my nails yesterday and couldn't be bothered to do them again today!)

Dress: Zara
Socks: Calzedonia
Shoes: tango shoes


Face: Avon Ideal Shade Cream-to-Powder Foundation, Benefit booing concealer
Eyes: Grimas highlight e/s, Mac liquid eyeliner, Max Factor masterpiece max mascara in black/brown
Cheeks: Coastal Scents 26 color palette
Lips: NYX lipstick in Chaos, Art Deco lipliner No25

What are your plans for the weekend? And to my lovely Greek readers, are you planning to go to any costume parties?

xxx

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In-fuschiated!

I like my blacks but I also like color. Strong and bright color, like fuschia. Yesterday I wore it as a lipstick, today I needed a much stronger dose of it. I’m wearing a long knit I got a few years back from Bershka, which I adore, if only it didn’t make me look so fat! So I put my old Moschino coat on top to hide the bulkiness. Completed the look with a pair of bright pink socks and a matching pashmina and off I was to buy a few things for my house. I ended up buying nothing, but I enjoyed looking. Next time I’ll visit IKEA and maybe I’ll be more lucky...





Coat: Moschino
Knit: Bershka
Jeans: Harley Davidson
Bag: Pinko
Shoes: original tango shoes
Pashmina: bought from Turkey
Earrings: bought locally


Face: Korres Wild Rose foundation, Nivea perfect cover concealer, Elf complexion perfection
Eyes: Elizabeth Arden holiday palette, Bourjois black eyeliner, Mac zoom lash mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Exclusive elegance double lipgloss

I was supposed to go to a gig tonight where my friend Paul would play (the guitar) along with his blues band. And he also told me I would sing a song with him if I showed up. I feel so bad for not going but my feet are killing me from all the running around. I promised him that next time they have a gig I’ll be there because I really miss singing...

xxx

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Day 62 - The girl with the print scarf!

If you are reading this, then I guess you know that the blog has “moved” and here we are, at our new “home”!
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it again, but I have a huge scarf collection. Most of them are vintage, given to me by my mom and grandma. Plenty of them are not even silk or expensive, but they have beautiful colors and prints. I love scarves, they are a very elegant addition to an outfit and there’s so much you can do with them. You can even tie them at your wrist, or wear them as belts.
The one I’m wearing here has a nice print, which could be a mixture between Versace and Burberry! It has a flaw, but when you wrap it around your neck, you can easily hide it!






Jacket: Zara
Sweater: Zara
Scarf: vintage
Jeans: Harley Davidson
Shoes: Tango shoes (bought from a dance school)
Socks: Calzedonia

Face: Elf complexion perfection powder
Eyes: Korres black eyeliner, Avon super extend mascara
Cheeks: Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lips: Kryolan lipshine circle (the color is not as pink as it appears here)

Do you wear scarves and how?

xxx

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