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The Journal of Style ♥

2012-02-22T16:37:00.000+01:00

Paris fashion week is approaching and I am glamorizing my eyes as much as I can before coming up with my own outfits! Thanks to photographers such as Tommy Ton or Phil Oh we are getting to taste from such wonderful styles.
And after a few hours of work these are some of the treasures for this week Journal of style ♥

Hope you're all having a great week!

Dear chunky jewelry you have officially stolen my heart

2012-02-21T19:08:00.001+01:00

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but for me is rather everything that is chunky, shiny and bling that became part of who I am♥
It's rather hard to find statement pieces that have both a good quality and decent prices! A good jewelry piece can transform your whole outfit from ordinary to supreme chic.
I rarely choose something simple, I mostly like unconventional pieces, rhinestones have to be my best friend:)
What about you, which is your favorite jewelry piece of all times?

Yellow and boyfriend jeans♥

2012-02-20T18:37:00.001+01:00

Vintage blazer

Miss Selfridge shirt

Manoush belt

Asos boyfriend jeans

Asos shoes

When I told you few weeks ago that I love yellow and I can't wait to wear it, I meant it.

I present to you one of my latest vintage discoveries that immediately fit into my spring wardrobe and will eventually become one of the hit pieces for this season.

I apologize from now in case you are not a yellow fan, because you will be seeing it a lot on my blog from now on!

Hope you will all have a very pleasant Monday evening.

See you all tomorrow and remember to follow me on facebook, twitter and bloglovin!

Also, if you like my blog and what I am doing here, make sure to share it with your friends!

Thank you all♥

Moodboard of the week♥

2012-02-20T13:46:00.000+01:00

Paris is so sunny and romantic today, what a best friend he has proven to be lately:)
So, my mood for today is a very printy and colorful one!
Floral, Art Deco, Aztec and why not some pretty dots♥

Hope you all have a beautiful Monday afternoon!

Colour can do no harm♥

2012-02-19T21:18:00.000+01:00

Asos top and blazer

Zara leggings

Vintage bag

Killah boots

Accessorize and H&M jewelry

This weekend was lovely and to be honest I am always in a good mood when I am wearing green:)
It has this weird effect on me, it makes me smile!
Also, Paris has been lovely this weekend, quite sunny in the afternoon despite the rainy nights!
Fashion week is almost here and I can't wait, I am having a lot of ideas as far as what I will be wearing, of course colors are very much welcomed!

See you tomorrow and may you all have a wonderful Sunday night♥

The Journal of Style ♥

2012-02-16T15:54:00.000+01:00

I decided why not keep a journal of inspirational styles on my blog, since I have thousands of street style photos from the fashion weeks in my computer.
Either is people in the streets, fashion bloggers, models or fashion icons, they all inspire me and make me love style even more and find another fashion pleasure every single day.
Colors, patterns, mixing and matching, statement pieces, euphoric prints, crazy shoes...I ♥ them all!
Assembling these beautiful inspirations together takes hours, but in the end it's what I like doing and after all these lovely stylish moments deserve their place of honor!
Miroslava Duma is a wonder styling woman, everything she wears looks divine on her, EVERYTHING:)
So, let's learn from the best, shall we?!

Who is the most inspiring in your case?

Kurt Geiger perfection♥

2012-02-15T17:17:00.000+01:00

Kurt Geiger shoes

These might be one of the most stunning pair of shoes I own, but I guess I say that every time I buy shoes!
The color blocking is quite similar to these from Carvela, both in cobalt blue with a touch of lime green/yellow.
What do you think? And let me know how many times you fell in love with a pair of shoes from their new collection!

♥

Harper's Bazaar and its Greatest hits ♥

2012-02-15T13:58:00.000+01:00

Welcome into the wonderful world of Greatest Hits and Harper's Bazaar! I got this book as a gift for my birthday and I was extremely happy because I knew is gonna be a book that I will enjoy reading and "tasting"!
The photography inside is fascinating, I love each page and going through the images more than through the text itself and for that I blame my eyes for being way too curious, I have to say that is definitely one of the fashion books that anyone interested in anything connected to Harper's and fashion should own.
I think Glenda Bailey did a tremendous job in picking some of the most epic moments of Harper's, which is quite a hard job if you ask me, considering the fact that there are so many fabulous and legendary photography scenes in the history of the magazine!

♥See you soon my loyal readers!

I have my perfect Valentine and I am gonna keep him forever♥

2012-02-14T14:08:00.000+01:00

Asos Salon embellished dress

Kurt Geiger shoes

Mac, Chanel & Ysl make up

Silver false nails

I've recently seen a movie, that completely moved me and honestly I watch a lot of movies, so many that I actually started to be very picky and serious about them!
But this movie happened exactly after my Valentine's day with my boyfriend and it made me happy, a weird happy that I can't really describe !
And sometimes I just need to be weirdly happy, though being happy is completely "absurd" and "ridiculous" if you ask me.
Like, when you eat chocolate or burgers or when you drink champagne, kiss someone or put on your favorite dress and perfect shoes... Or when you play with glitter and listen to stories and have fun! Does it make any sense? Any sense at all? I know one who does and trust me is the best antidote of all!
Love can be happy as long as is not selfish, but kind!
Coming back to the movie: “I like to see people reunited, I like to see people run to each other, I like the kissing and the crying, I like the impatience, the stories that the mouth can't tell fast enough, the ears that aren't big enough, the eyes that can't take in all of the change, I like the hugging, the bringing together, the end of missing someone.”
And something beautiful from the same author: “I love you also means I love you more than anyone loves you, or has loved you, or will love you, and also, I love you in a way that no one loves you, or has loved you, or will love you, and also, I love you in a way that I love no one else, and never have loved anyone else, and never will love anyone else.” Jonathan Safran Foer

♥ Find someone to love!

The warmest coat in the coldest sunny day♥

2012-02-13T18:00:00.001+01:00

Premium Topshop fur coat

Zara shirt

Forever 21 jumper

Mango jeans

Manoush sneakers

Asos fringe bag

H&M accessories

After searching for the ideal warm coat, Topshop saved my life by introducing this fabulous faux fur to me!
Not only is super warm, but also the ideal companion to survive in such cold days. I've been looking everywhere, but unless it was a real fur I couldn't find anything similar, so checking the Topshop e-shop was the best idea ever. Unless it will get super warm these next days, you will see my "friend" again:)

What about you, which one is your favorite piece to fight the cold?

See you tomorrow for a Valentine's Day special♥

Moodboard of the week♥

2012-02-13T12:34:00.000+01:00

This week pastels are taking the lead! Feminine and romantic, I am a huge fan of anything that is powder blue, pink or yellow and if they there are embellishments, ruffles or sequins involved then perfection is around♥
Vintage inspired, nostalgic and princess like, pastel colors will be everywhere this season!

Check out my blog later today for an outfit post!

The scarf print♥

2012-02-10T17:17:00.001+01:00

D&G S/S 2012

River Island leggings

River Island playsuit

D&G rocks, the last collection was really brilliant and one of their best in my opinion! Look at those scarf prints, aren't those hot? Playful and colorful to warm you up a little in such freezing times♥
River Island has some really cool and affordable pieces, same for Topshop or Zara!
So, I made a short list for you in case you want to have some shopping this weekend:)

February Coveteur ♥

2012-02-09T19:58:00.000+01:00

Asos neon lace skirt

Amarican Apparel neon nail polish

Forever 21 bib necklace

Warehouse fringe cape

Peter Pan collar necklace (BHV accessories Paris)

Laredoute pink coat

Zara chain belt

Dear readers,

Guess you are all excited to see fabulous looks from New York fashion week. I sure am really curious to see the collections and wonderful street style from the streets of NY city.
The Coveteur of this month is quite short, but I will show you some other cool stuff really soon.
For the moment I just focused on fashion magazines, which are surprisingly good this month:) And of course I couldn't hide my obsession for neon colors!
I already started to prepare some of my fashion week looks, the only problem is this terrible cold. Some really warm coats will hopefully be enough♥

Stay warm and cheerful!

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture S/S 2012

2012-02-07T15:39:00.002+01:00

The last Haute Couture show, but the most spectacular one I have attended yet, was at Jean Paul Gaultier! Very emotional moments, a unique tribute to Amy Winehouse and the spectacular sounds of a memorable "rehab"!
Karlie Kloss walked like she was living her last runway, totally fierce if you ask me♥

I found some of the pieces absolutely exquisite: colorful, arty and symbolic for what Jean Paul Gaultier means by excellence!
The fabulous eccentric wigs, the Amy eyeliner make up, the incredibly sexy suits, the geometrical wedge shoes, the lace details, the reinvention of a polo t-shirt, the corsets, the sequins, the tuxedo vs. the baseball jacket, the gorgeous statement jewelry, the pajamas inspired coats, the embellished bras, the python details, the flower hairstyling and so on...

♥Haute Couture is not dead!

Moodboard of the week♥

2012-02-06T12:19:00.000+01:00

As you can see in the moodboard of this week, blue and orange have taken the lead! I think that this combi of colors is absolutely fantastic♥ And honestly isn't that Alexander McQueen dress AMAZING?
Will you try this mix of colors?

Gold cold♥

2012-02-05T19:01:00.000+01:00

Asos Sequin jumper

Zara leather skirt

Bata over knee boots

Miss Selfridge coat

Forever 21 necklace

Did the gold skirt helped me forget about the sick cold? Uhmm, who am I kidding? Of course it was way too cold, thank God I had my favorite coat on, so that the faux fur details and velvet kept me warm and safe:)

Honestly I've been drinking way too many hot drinks this week and I need to stop consoling myself with all those delicious cakes from the best bakery ever, which is "sadly" situated just at few steps from where I am living!

Seriously what there is left to do when is so cold that not even wearing two jumpers and a fluffy fur coat will do the trick?

I am literary hibernating like a bear and I will be making some soup tonight, while watching "How I met your mother":))

See you tomorrow♥

American Retro new favorite jacket♥

2012-02-03T17:39:00.002+01:00

I found my ideal jacket: wool, leather, tuxedo inspired, perfection♥
American Retro is urban chic for women who are always on the move and want to look their best from day to night!

Have a warm weekend!

Dior Joaillerie♥

2012-02-03T15:23:00.000+01:00

I've recently been invited to discover the latest jewelry treasures signed by the prestigious Maison Dior and to take a look at their new book.
Dior Joaillerie will be launched on February 29th and if you are a fan of Dior and curious about their legendary jewelry collections, this is the piece you have to have on your library shelves.
Some of the texts are written by the creative director Victoire de Castellane herself and they give a lot of useful information about the process of creating jewelry pieces.
A dreamy world of mesmerizing stones of all colors, rainbow diamonds that shine in the brightest colors and timeless unforgeable pieces.

♥

Julien Fournié Haute Couture S/S 2012

2012-02-02T20:42:00.001+01:00

The Julien Fournié show was unexpected, in a good way! I was familiar with some of his collections, but he definitely did an amazing job with his last Haute Couture show! It was a "storm" of innovative fabrics and shapes!

I particularly loved his "mermaid meets technology" dresses and of course the finale one, when the bride showed up all wet in this long plastic dress with flowers in her hair! I thought that was a really cool idea considering the whole concept!

A lot of pastel colors, sheer fabrics, geometric shapes, interesting hi-tech/ return to nature meanings:)

What do you all think?
♥

Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture S/S 2012

2012-01-31T18:07:00.001+01:00

One of the most beautiful collections I've seen lately! Structured silhouettes, glamorous details and probably the place that gathered around the most gorgeous goddesses of all.
Not to mention the finale dress, worn by the the British/Iranian supermodel Yasmin Le Bon, who was incredibly charming and daring in the same time to agree to embellish her body in 50 fabulous kilograms of fabric. After all it was a heavy divine dress♥
To conclude, although photos are speaking for themselves, the 10th Stephane Rolland Haute Couture show was spectacular!
One more thing, I would love to afford one of those lime green dresses with those perfect stilettos!
Not forbidden to dream, right?

Moodboard of the week♥

2012-01-30T19:39:00.000+01:00

I always liked green, probably my favorite color and since it is a big trend for this season I couldn't be happier!
There is something about this color that is completely fascinating, even when I worked on this moodboard it somehow managed to relax me and make me smile.
One more thing, the walls of my living room are painted in this exact color, emerald green:)
Will you be wearing it this summer?

♥

When you don't wanna go out of bed maybe some pink will do the trick♥

2012-01-29T23:06:00.002+01:00

Zara jacket and jumper

Vintage skirt

Manoush studded sneakers

Vintage & Forever 21 necklaces

The easiest way to convince yourself that you have to move on to something else than two lazy days in bed is to wear some pink and vintage, both in the coldest day of the year!
So, after drinking two liters of Kusmi tea, eating delicious cakes and reading a full pile of fashion magazines I decided to move my lazy "you know what" and take a walk in my lovely neighborhood!
All good, less for the outfit I choose to wear, which was obviously way to summery and pinkish for such a cold January afternoon.
But, somehow it warm me up and made me crave even more for hot summer days.
Well, the fact is I've been quite exhausted and needed urgently to hibernate for few days, as a matter of fact while I am writing right now, I still need some long hours of sleep!
My health has been turning her back on me these last days, so I need to recover fast!
No worries, I still have amazing things to show you, so stay tuned for more♥

Qasimi Menswear Fall/Winter 2012

2012-01-26T21:22:00.000+01:00

Last Menswear show I attended to was Qasimi! Beautiful collection, I enjoyed seeing all those floating skirts and those vivid red/coral shades. Also the sheer tartan shirts with big furry coats were quite a delight to the eyes. Some wearable statement pieces as well as some less wearable ones, just to please the eye! Overall a good way to show that men also have the right to look amazing!
I would like to thank my boyfriend for these cool photos and video! Enjoy♥

Blue on blue on blue♥

2012-01-25T22:49:00.000+01:00

Asos fur jacket

Mango shirt, jumper & lion brooch

Nelly leather pants

Vintage bag

Back at the Rynshu show, all the guests got a book and a very cute mascot as you can see in the photo above!

Rynshu is celebrating their 20th anniversary, so they will launch a movie based on the "Black Legend" roman. Can't wait to read it in order to have a more constructive idea about their brand concept and the ideas behind.

About my outfit, well as you can see there is a lot blue going on and to be honest I don't really mind! I am very into the whole idea of blue jeans at the moment:)

♥

Rynshu Menswear Fall/Winter 2012

2012-01-24T23:25:00.000+01:00

The Rynshu show was pretty amazing, from the perfect location, the little gifts they offer their guests (which I will show you later) and of course the garments that were impressive.

Punk, cool and versatile it was a very good collection and I am definitely very curious for what will the designer propose for its future collections!

I particularly like the shinny pieces and the embellished pieces that screamed for show off!

♥