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Postcards from Crete

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As some of you may know from my latest posts on Instagram, I’ve recently been to Crete and I’ve had such an amazing time it would be a shame if I wouldn’t share my experience. The first few days I mainly explored the surroundings and luckily, our hotel was positioned just a stone’s throw from a beautiful beach where I could soak up the sun. I, personally, am not such a big fan of sunbathing or…

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“There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold, and she’s buying a stairway to heaven.”

Just like Led Zeppelin’s lady, we’re all willing to buy a stairway to something, be it success, happiness or anything else. For me that “stairway” would be to the long-waited summer, when I’ll have nothing to do but what I love and show you the latest projects I’ll be working on.

However, when the temperatures outside tend to be over the top (well, by looking out the window, I start to doubt, since in my country the mornings are warm and blissful and by the noon down comes the rain) is the time when the all-time savior for a put together look – the dress – comes really in handy for people like me who don’t want to waste time on building that perfect outfit.

To be honest, I’ve never considered myself a true “fashionista”, but I  do have some, let’s say, skills when choosing aesthetically pleasant looks – either in trends, or not.

What I love about this dress I’m wearing is the “rose petal” print and the minimalist cut that matches perfectly the little-rose-detailed shoes, which, I must say, were definitely made for me. I can keep bragging on and on, but I’d better show you:

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Also, if you are willing to make a fashion statement, add a pair of delicate socks in a contrast colour and there you go – the perfect summer go-to look.

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Oh, dear, and of course I had to stop and snap a few pictures when passing by this art gallery…

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Enjoy your day; I’ll enjoy mine with a fresh cup of coffee.

Love,

                              Ilinca M.

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Stairway to… “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold, and she’s buying a stairway to heaven.”

From the classic, embroidered  ones to the contemporary, urban approach of them, there was always this thing about the traditional (romanian) blouses. Them being so versatile -you can build and switch easily an eccentric outfit to a comfy, casual one –  alongside with their beautiful detailing classifies them among the must-haves; also, these pieces give any outfit a bohemian touch like no other item of clothing can do.

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Since it flatters any body type, accessorize it with braided hair in order to achieve a traditional look – some unique versions, of course, like combinations between braiding methods. In addition, the best manner to spice up a common outfit is by adding the perfect hat to it. Haven’t you noticed that it gives any look,  as simple as it is, a drastic transformation, making you think “that person has some fashion sense”? What can I say, it’s the “hat effect”.

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However, with spring being finally near, this is my way of leaving thick, chunky coats and cozy sweaters behind and tip-toeing my path into less-layered, lightweight outfits. By the way, whereas this traditional blouse reflects a, let’s say, “bond with my ethnic roots”, what better way to do it?

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Details:

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Photo Credits: Stefan Ciobanu

Ethnic Vibes From the classic, embroidered  ones to the contemporary, urban approach of them, there was always this thing about the traditional (romanian) blouses.

How to Stay Stylish During Winter

How to Stay Stylish During Winter

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After a month of taking a break, I woke up from my numbness and decided to return to what I love doing. For this post, I planned to show you an outfit of the day but, of course, the weather messed up my plans once more so my mind had to change. Despite the fact that I can’t wear whatever I want whenever, I love snowy landscapes as they give me peace of mind and the silence of the winter nights…

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Monthly Painting + Best Coffee in Town

Monthly Painting + Best Coffee in Town

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Honoring my promise I made in the last post about art, as I’m a notorious coffee lover, I considered literally inserting it in my artwork. Painting with coffee is a pretty known technique, which I thought I would present to you after it gave life to my surrealistic concepts. (more…)

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Crystal Methods of Making Jewellery

Crystal Methods of Making Jewellery

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When building the perfect outfit you must choose eye-catching details in order to entice admiration and complete your look. Since I have this, let’s say, “obsession” with uniqueness, of course I’ll opt for it even when settling for the smallest details, and since an idea of an exquisite jewellery design was flowing through my mind, I thought – why not? (more…)

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The Grey Reflection of the Lapsed Times

The Grey Reflection of the Lapsed Times

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It’s that time of the year again, the transition period between fall and winter, and for someone like me who isn’t a big fan of the all-included-cold-season pack,  it’s a little annoying. And because I’d rather avoid thinking about it, let’s dive into some more serious matters. For me, it has come the time to decide what I want to do with my life from now on. I can’t make a living from a schedule…

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Jazzy notes and Artsy thoughts

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I wonder why, after all this time, the idea of posting about art slid through my mind recently. In the end, the idea is to write about what I love, right? Speaking of things I love, I would love to talk about the jazz festival that took place last weekend in my city and most important, about the impact that it had on the public. (more…)

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