Sweet Fancy Treat

MMM x H&M

2012-10-18T16:24:00.001+03:00

Photos via

The Maison Martin Margiela collaboration with H&M is definitely something to look forward to. I mean... Maison Martin Margiela. Need I say more? Judging from the pictures, it looks that there will be classic Margiela displayed in H&M shops, garments that are somehow summing up the aesthetic of the house.

Although everything looks beautiful in these photos, I am curious to know how they will look like in store, in terms of quality and construction of the pieces. We will see on November 15th.

Statement cover

2012-10-16T11:31:00.000+03:00

Daria Werbowy, Stephanie Seymour and Lauren Hutton, by Inez & Vinoodh.

The November issue of Vogue France featuring these three amazing women makes a strong statement and proves that beauty exists at any age. Jeans and button-ups make their beauty shine through so perfectly!

I wish more magazines would feature more mature women on their covers, shift the focus a bit from the 20 something girls they usually promote. Beauty has no age limit and we should be reminded of this more often.

Prada and The Row

2012-09-22T23:00:00.000+03:00

So I have been thinking: how does one blog about the SS13 fashions without making it seem like an overkill?

After serious amounts of doubt and indecision, I finally gave in and decided to bring just a glimpse of my favorite collections. Those that I actually look forward to seeing.

First and foremost, there is Prada. PRADA. Pra-dahhh. I actually turned on the laptop just in time to watch the show live and see what Miuccia sent down the runway. Her ideas for spring/summer feel very young, fresh even. A little bit of Edie and the '60, mixed up with some Japanese influences which could be sensed in the tailoring of some pieces and in the footwear. About the footwear, there were some very, very decadent Harajuku platforms going on. I was a bit surprised by the fancy socks, very unexpected but so much fun! It appears that Miuccia wants to make socks + sandals happen (again) at whatever cost. Who could say no to that? Last but not least, the sunglasses: they have future it-item written all over them.

Then there is The Row. A brand built for a different customer, with a different aesthetic. Especially with this collection, I feel it could appeal to more women and fit in more contexts. The Vogue review (I think) mentioned that this time, the idea was to go lighter, looser and layered. Nothing I wouldn't want for myself during the warm seasons. The collection went from light to dark colors (the other way than Miuccia's). The red ensembles looked very polished, yet on the casual side, when paired with flat sandals. I really wish there were better photos with the accessories, especially the bags matching each look. Maybe when we move closer to spring?

Which collections impressed you so far?

A quick update

2012-09-21T20:37:00.000+03:00

A couple of photos from today.

Rainy day and my new obsession: a nice, fancy yet casual cateye.

Uh oh.

Photos from my instagram. Find me here or @sweetdaiane.

Fall make-up

2012-09-07T17:29:00.001+03:00

Perfect make-up for fall, don't you think?

Dark lip, glossy eyes, messy hair.

Looks like we're going to have a party.

"Wild Classe", Elle France 31st August 2012

Photographer: Nicolas Moore

Stylist: Tamara Taichman

Hair: Teddy Charles

Make-up: Stevie Huynh via tfs.

Blue.Attitude.

2012-09-07T17:21:00.001+03:00

More like queen attitude, given the bejewelled hairband strategically placed on top of her head.

Pamela Bernier by Neil Mota for ELLE Canada, October 2012.

Stylist: Sara Bruneau.

Hair and make-up: Paco Puertas.

via Visual Optimism

Kate & Saskia

2012-09-05T12:35:00.000+03:00

Photos via modelcouture

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Kate Moss and Saskia De Brauw by Mert & Marcus in Vogue Paris, September 2012.

Stylist: Katy England

Make-up: Charlotte Tilbury

Hair: Paul Hanlon

Nails: Lorraine Griffin

A fabulous red lip

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And a funky ensemble to go with it.

Miroslava Duma, tfs via thestreetfashion5xpro.

Pastel Pink

2012-08-30T23:11:00.002+03:00

Just this: Elizabeth Olsen by Jeff Bark for Bullett Magazine Fall 2012, via tfs.

With Laurel Pantin on fall trends & key pieces

2012-08-15T20:05:00.001+03:00

September issues are starting to roll in, girls! Excited yet?

You'd better be, because today we're talking fall trends and collections with Laurel Pantin, Associate Shopping & Market Editor at Glamour (and one of my favorite editors!).

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Laurel Pantin and Tracey Lomrantz, Contributing Style Editor at Glamour, have joined OpenSky.com where they will be tracking down the most stylish steals around. Today, the girls are launching their first collections, Neon & Neutral and Neo-Western, respectively. Each week they’ll come up with new ways to change a look with a few key accessories. You can see both collections here.

Tracey (left) and Laurel (right)

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OK, so the most exciting moment... I've had the wonderful opportunity to ask Laurel Pantin a few questions about upcoming trends for fall and about Neo-Western, the collection she's launching today on OpenSky.

What are the trends you are looking forward to this fall?

I'm really excited to wear monochrome outfits. I love the idea of wearing the same color from head to toe, especially white, burgundy, and green. I'm also really into leather accents. I'm currently on the hunt for the perfect pair of leather leggings.

What pieces do you think will be essential come fall?

I'm embarrassingly practical, so my first thought was 'a warm jacket!' So boring. Beyond the basics, I think incorporating burgundy accents into your existing wardrobe will be key. Burgundy was such a hot color, so we'd all do well to pick up a few pieces this season!

Tell us a few words about your upcoming collection on OpenSky.

My launch collection is western inspired—as a native Texan, this is something I never thought I would get behind. But in its new incarnation, the western look is cool, tomboyish, but super sexy in a tough-girl way. It's also not a look that's terribly obvious, which I love. There's something vaguely French about it in the sense that it's effortless and cool—something that a really independent, strong-minded tough girl would wear.

How does your own style influence the collection?
Given that I am so practical and such a tomboy, as I picked my items I would ask myself 'How many ways could I wear this? Is it going to be comfortable? Would I actually wear it?' I tried not to pick too many things based solely on my personal style and what I'd most want to wear, because instead I wanted to have a collection of items that anyone could wear, but that I also love. I have my personal favorites from each collection, but I didn't want to use this opportunity to try and push my personal style on everyone else. I think that's the tough thing about being an editor—using your taste to pick items you think are beautiful, but that might not actually work on you.

If you would have to choose just one item from the collection which one would it be?

If I'm picking just from my first collection, I'd have to say the cuff. I'm obsessed with it! If we're talking all of them…too many to choose!

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Hope you liked the interview and that it gave you at least one reason to be excited about cooler weather!

I, for one, intend to make the most out of this transition. I honestly can't wait to dig out some of my favorite pieces from the back of my closet.

x's & o's,
D.

Summer babes

2012-06-14T20:37:00.000+03:00

Photos from various ELLE summer issues.

via tfs

Light of the lights

2012-05-20T15:03:00.002+03:00

source: tfs

A few photos from a fantastic, dreamy editorial. It makes me think of delicate summer nights. Perfect, right?
xx

ELLE Sweden June 2012
Photographer: Julia Hetta
Styling: Mattias Karlsson
Model: Hedvig Palm

Win a Tom Tailor T-shirt!

2012-04-25T16:11:00.001+03:00

(closed)

(RO only)

Sorry sweeties, this one is for my Romanian readers only.

I will try to make it up to you soon though! xxo

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Poze din şedinţa foto Tom Tailor în Cluj.
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Acum câteva zile, fabuloasele fete Diana şi Alina mi-au propus să organizez acest giveaway pe blog pentru a sărbători deschiderea magazinului Tom Tailor în Cluj...

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UPDATE:

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Felicitări!

xxxo

@Absolutely Fabulous

2012-04-23T18:10:00.001+03:00

On Saturday the well-known Absolutely Fabulous Fashion Fair took place for the first time in Cluj. I loved the location (which had an amazing view of the city) & the way the entire event was organised. There were lots of clothes, jewellery & shoes to choose from. My favorites were the dresses and skirts - just take a look below. Also, peek the cityscape through the windows... Fabulous indeed!

Last but not least, this is what I wore to the fair. I personally prefer the look without the cape but it was a particularly rainy/windy day so, yeah, I kind of had to throw it on. Also, the shoes! I love these shoes! I've also worn them in this previous post & I can tell you they are seriously fierce.

P.S. I have something terribly cool in store for you (& especially for you) so how about you check back in a couple of days?

Love, love,
D.

April events

2012-04-17T21:20:00.000+03:00

What I wore this Sunday when we celebrated Easter. I'm glad it was rather warm outside, just enough to wear light clothes. I'm especially happy with the blazer and the skirt that my grandma made me. I helped along the way, of course, so I'm really happy to see how they go together.

Hm, hm, hm...

It seems that this month is full of events. To begin with, my birthday was just a few days ago (April 14) and soon after Easter followed. Last but not least on my list is the Absolutely Fabulous Fair which will take place in Cluj for the first time. I'm sure you already know what it's about, so just make sure you don't schedule anything else for this Saturday! Here is the event if you want to confirm your attendance.

I honestly can't wait to go, especially since I plan on hunting down some jewelry pieces for myself!

So, see you there? xxo

New things: Instagram & Pinterest

2012-04-10T19:16:00.001+03:00

OK, so not entirely something new since I've been on Pinterest for some good months now.

But Instagram! It has just been launched on Android & I'm super addicted by it.

It's like a better, illustrated version of Twitter!

Above is a roundup of my own photos (& I've just started), but you should see my feed!
People are getting so, so creative with this tool! I can't get enough...

Pinterest on the other side is super-useful for remembering things.

There are the boards, one for each small obsession. Just take a look at mine (screenshot above): I have boards on Hair&Beauty, FW2012, Mary-Kate&Ashley Olsen, Vogue covers & even Interior Design or Architecture. It's such a crazy, inspirational world.

If you haven't got it yet, you should definitely give it a go & start pinning away!

As far as I know, you can only join by email invitation. So you need a friend to send you an invite. Or I could send you one of you'd like! I'd be happy to help you. Just leave me a comment below.

Are you on any of these? Let's play!

You can find me here on Instagram (@sweetdaiane) & here on Pinterest.

Stripes

2012-03-26T19:59:00.000+03:00

I love it when the sun comes out to play!

It was quite a windy day, so I bundled up a little bit.

Went for a casual look and accessorized with some precious jewelry to spice it up.

Hope you had a great weekend!

March: 2 ways

2012-03-16T23:30:00.000+02:00

Some sort of uniform for the last cold days of March.

First look: Funky beanie, fancy necklace and brooch, warm sweater, random black skirt, ankle-breaking shoes.
It's sort of a dress it up-dress it down game. Very comfortable though.

Second look: Same sweater, bag and brooch. Added pastel jeans, parka, booties and a flower necklace.

When I find items I really like, I tend to wear them every.single.day.
It also helps boost the creativity levels, you know?

Hot for spring: power lipstick

2012-02-26T22:17:00.000+02:00

What I understand by power lipstick is ultimately an accessory.

An accessory which translates a bold, cheerful attitude into a dynamic, forceful color.

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First off, red will always be THE color. All time, every time. Classic, lady-like & so chic! Yet lately other colors have been making a strong comeback. Bright lips have been popular for a while now and they will remain in the spotlight for the upcoming spring/summer season.

But why am I telling you all this? A few days ago I realized that I've never mentioned on the blog about some super-special products I won/received last summer from Pat McGrath, makeup artist extraordinaire! She had regular contests on twitter (#GlamGiveaways) and I won one of the Best Red Lip prizes! So nice!

Fact is, I wasn't sure if I should feature them or not (I'm not exactly running a makeup blog over here), then they got into my daily routine and eventually totally forgot about doing a feature until today. But lipstick is an important accessory that usually makes or breaks a look. So I figured this is the perfect timing to take some photos and compare some swatches since, well, spring is just around the corner! Who doesn't want to look fresh, feminine and well accessorized after a cold, dry winter?

Thought so.

Hope you'll enjoy this, because I've never done a makeup review before.

But I'm putting a very serious & professional face on and here we go!

Photo of all the stuff I received: lipsticks, mascara, eyeliners, eyeshadow (all Covergirl), cute Le Sportsac pouch & a note. Oh la la!

Oh my god! A handwritten note. Appreciated it so much!

And I was really happy about the spelling of my name, not many people in real life got it right yet. So, yes.

Onto the lip color:

Covergirl LipPerfection Lipcolor. Runway shades picked by Pat herself.

My favorites. Simply fabulous.

Swatches. The difference between 330 divine and 325 spellbound is so subtle. The 330 is a bit more on the purple side. And even though I am a bright-pink-lipstick kinda girl, I quickly deemed it as a favorite. The 395 darling is perfect for day/early morning wear. It ads just enough color without being too out there.

If I remember correctly, I was wearing the 305 hot in the photos from this post back in October.

And the 325 spellbound in these photos last month.

And here is how 330 divine looks on:

I'm wearing Covergirl LashBlast Volume Mascara, Avon eyeliner and Covergirl LipPerfection Lipcolor in Divine.

I sometimes alternate lipsticks and use some hot, hot shades from Maybelline. Maybelline has great lipsticks too. For me, Covergirl and Maybelline lip colors tend to have great pigments and last about the same (7 to 8 hours without reapplying, which is great). However, I decided to show just these from Covergirl because we don't have this brand here and so I cherish them more, haha. Oh yes, I also got three Covergirl Gloss balms which I didn't use so much because I loved the full color coverage a real lipstick can give.

Phew! This was a long & atypical post for me, so do tell:

What do you think about this post? I'd love to hear opinions! Or do you have any questions?

xx

Miroslava Duma @ Ralph Lauren

2012-02-17T16:07:00.000+02:00

photo via tfs

Remix

2012-02-13T21:09:00.000+02:00

Look, an outfit! Can't remember the last time I had photos taken inside the house, but it was a necessary change... it's incredibly cold outside! I was wearing a super warm sweater & a rather spring-y skirt with tights & high socks. Plus the most trusty pair of boots for this weather.

Stuff I like: Il Passo SS 2012

2012-02-13T21:07:00.002+02:00

Oh dear, I do appreciate a good campaign when I see one but this, this is gorgeous!

A bit dreamy, fun poses, great products, make-up & styling.

Will probably uh-oh all over these pictures the rest of the evening.

Photos from the IL PASSO Spring-Summer 2012 campaign.

Clothes by Natalia Vasiliev.

On a regular day, next fall...

2012-01-30T23:08:00.000+02:00

Dior Pre-Fall 2012

Oh dear. These looks are perfect! I love the soft color palette, the textures, the layering and the accessories.

And the way the collection was made to look even more wearable by shooting it outside. Perfect, just perfect.

photos via vogue.com

Givenchy Couture

2012-01-30T22:50:00.000+02:00

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci

Just a little something that rocked my boat & had to share. Even though you might have seen this collection already, I think it deserves to be wondered at a few more seconds.

photos via vogue.com

Last few days... in photos (January)

2012-01-30T13:25:00.000+02:00

Looking back, I'd say January was all about lipstick, nail polish and bracelets.

I can't believe this month is almost over... been a crazy one. I just hope things will calm down from now on.

xx

Sweet Fancy Treat

MMM x H&M

Statement cover

Prada and The Row

A quick update

Fall make-up

Blue.Attitude.

Kate & Saskia

A fabulous red lip

Pastel Pink

With Laurel Pantin on fall trends & key pieces

Summer babes

Light of the lights

Win a Tom Tailor T-shirt!

TOM TAILOR - Casual fashion for a casual life!

Pentru a marca acest eveniment, una dintre voi va putea câştiga tricoul super simpatic de mai jos!

Ce trebuie să faci pentru a câştiga acest tricou?

1. Propune un slogan pentru Tom Tailor într-un comentariu la această postare.2. Dă attend evenimentului pe Facebook AICI.3. (Opţional) Dă like paginii de Facebook a blogului AICI.

UPDATE:

@Absolutely Fabulous

April events

New things: Instagram & Pinterest

Stripes

March: 2 ways

Hot for spring: power lipstick

Miroslava Duma @ Ralph Lauren

Remix

Stuff I like: Il Passo SS 2012

On a regular day, next fall...

Givenchy Couture

Last few days... in photos (January)

1. Propune un slogan pentru Tom Tailor într-un comentariu la această postare.
2. Dă attend evenimentului pe Facebook AICI.
3. (Opţional) Dă like paginii de Facebook a blogului AICI.