Lifestyle Diary


A fashion and lifestyle blog of a "twenty something" girl living and working in London. 

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A kid in a candy store

First of all Happy Easter and thanks for all your kind wishes! I hope you are all having a great weekend and making the most of this mini break. I, on the other hand I'm working, working and working...

A couple of reasons why I am Hype(e)d (with a Capital 'H' and two 'E's). First of all, I am this weeks cover girl for the 'Denim Revival' trend in Hypeed's latest webzine. Do check it out and let me know what you think. I have recently updated my 'featured in' page, so I'll take this opportunity to thank everyone that has featured my looks on their blogs and a warm thank you to Ela Wood who has shown more support han I could wish for!

Secondly, I have just received my Yaz T-shirt today in the post, courtesy of Hypeed in collaboration with Yaz, Paris.  Nothing sells a garment like unique and creative packaging and I must admit I loved the idea of my T-shirt being delivered in what looks like a Vinyl case. Thanks again for the lovely T-shirt!! I will try and share some pictures with you as soon as I get some free time. Talking of packaging I went to an 'original' sweet shop today, literally like a kid in candy store, because a bit of fun never killed anyone!

Candy, more candy and rows and rows of candy, happy easter to me!

//WEARING// long black vest dress: H&M Grey cardigan: Zara Leather jacket: Zara Belt: Zara

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Mix & Match

Sources: Susanna

Here is a trend I have grown to be really found of, just because it represent perfectly what fashion is all about. It's not about what's in and out (okay maybe  a little) and it's not about following someone's rules. It is much simpler than that, indeed it is about having fun with what you have, it's about representing on the outside what you feel inside, and more importantly it's about having fun. What better way than to simply mix and match colourful prints and what a great way to transition from the winter prints we have been wearing (i.e. stripes, stripes and more stripes) into the summer ones we can't just quite wear yet.

One blogger who don't shy away from bright colours and bold prints, and who sure plays the game of Mix and Match well, isSusanna (aka Susie Bubble (as seen above)). Love her for stepping out of  'conventional fashion' and creating such jaw dropping outfits!!

Sources: PaulaJulie and Elodie

Sources: ValentineCocorosa, and S.

Sources: BehindtheSeamsElin Kan and Susan

Hope you enjoyed what I view as a great trend to try out!!

xx

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You are so transparent

Lately I have been fascinated about the discussions surrounding bloggers, who knew that simple individuals with a willingness to express themselves, whether this be by writing, clothing, or any other form of expression, would create such huge debates. Indeed, it seems that many are intrigued, but also criticise and analyse in depth, the impact and the legitimacy of bloggers. Many high end magazines seem to dislike them (us, not quite use to being part of the blogosphere yet), partnerships and gift receiving are frowned upon, and every little detail is microscopically analysed, and for what? I have yet to fin d a logical explanation, appart from the fact that bloggers are becoming an increasingly fast growing generation of open minded people who will say and do what is on their mind, connected together at all corners of the world, giving them a louder voice and thus power of influence that many couldn't even dream of.

I think people are just going to have to get over themselves (Yes Anna Wintour, Tavi will be sitting in the front row of many fashion shows to come and she won't be the only blogger either) and accept the reality of thing, bloggers are here and it looks like they are here to say with a lot on their minds. Indeed, there is an endless amount of ink and paper here in the blogosphere.

So here is a little outfit post, love this Yesstyle fleece jacket, just the best. Yesstyle has yet to disappoint me. I brought these dress in several colours and its actually really soft and great to wear. I guess most of you got something from the Graden Collection this weekend, I got quite  a few pieces I will share with you sometime soon. But I didn't manage to get my hands on the lovely red rose dress (sigh). I have been asked quite a few time by my french readers to translate my blog, as the requests have become increasingly numerous I am seriously considering translating my posts, however I am worried it won't translate that well. Do you have any suggestions regard this?

// WEARING// Fleece lined jacket: Yesstyle T-shirt/Dress and tights: H&M Clutch: Malafuba (brought at BIBA Paris) Ankle boots: Zara

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"Oh Danny Boy"

Sources: Rumi, Karen and Erika Marie

What do these beauties have in common you might ask? Well in case you havent spotted the large chunk of equally gorgeous wood dangling of their feet, it's the blogged famous Dany shoes by JS. I don't know what it is with them, but I have found my self very attracted to them and pondering just how I might be able to balance myself on a pair of these beauties. These are not normally the kind of heels i gravitate towards (admire the choice of words) but hey f they look good and the catwalk, look great on these girls why can't they look just as good on me? And god know I could uses the extra inches that comes with them. Well I have looked and searched for someone to deliver these over to our little Island but with no such luck...until... Bakershoes who have kindly offered my desperate self a pair of silver Dany platforms and will ship them to the UK!

Now all I have to do is be patient (I think I'm capable of such a thing) and start practicing walking on stilts. Then again, if I can't walk in them, I hope I can at least look this good twirling around in my office chair. That will do!

xx

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