Golden Globes 2012...

The awards season is upon us yet again, and the Golden Globes were the perfect kick-off. The red carpet did not disappoint, flooded with beautiful gowns that were absolute artworks. There was an incredible palette of colours, from vibrant blues, to elegant nudes, sexy reds, fun yellows, intense greens and the classic combo black and white. Some wore truthfully daring/fashion-forward choices (Piper Perabo in Oliver Theyskens), some looked absolutely fierce (Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci), some were a bit disappointing (Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen), some looked picture perfect (Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang), some proved, once again, their ability to surprise us over and over again (Michelle Williams in Jason Wu), some played it safe (Kate Winslet in Jenny Packham), some failed to amaze (Mila Kunis in Christian Dior), some masterfully showed why black is always a dead-on choice (Salma Hayek in Gucci), some were their typical flawless selves (Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace) and some just made a wrong choice (Amanda Peet in Marc Jacobs).

 Below, my personal favourites:

Jessica Alba in Gucci



Mary J Blige in Michael Kors

Julianna Margulies in Naeem Khan

Salma Hayek in Gucci

Viola Davis in Emilio Pucci

Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

Claire Danes in J. Mendel

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

And the ones that failed to impress:

 

Amanda Peet in Marc Jacobs

Ariel Winter in Dolce Gabbana

Kelly Osbourne in Zac Posen

Reese Weatherspoon in Zac Posen

Laura Linney in J. Mendel

Lea Michele in Marchesa

Hint of summer...

Summer or Winter, it really doesn't matter, my love affair with maxi dresses is a constant and I am always trying to figure out different ways to wear them regardless of the season.

Maxi dresses are just perfect for running errands, meeting friends for lunch, wandering around and meeting more friends for a pint at the local pub. They're practical, versatile and stylish!

And as you've seen before, I just love pairing maxis with blazers, they make quite the fab "couple" ;) Usually I would add either booties or heels, but this time I just felt like keeping things simple, and all I really wanted was to feel comfy, so I went for my utterly comfortable converse shoes. For a little bit more of warmth, a chunky scarf with a gorgeous green colour :)

For some reason, we did not take a single shot of the final touch, a camel coat I wore wide opened, I really like the idea of showing the different layers one is wearing under the coat.

Well, here are some of the snapshots Hubby kindly took ;)

Dress Ted Baker | Blazer Zara | Scarf Mango | Bag See by Chloé | Converse

Colourful pleats...

I don’t know if you face the exact same drama, but every time we host parties at our cosy Love Nest, I find myself struggling to pick an outfit. It’s a party, so you really want to look all glam and elegant, but it’s in your home, the place where you spend most time in your pj’s (at least I do) and it’s instantly connected with comfy clothes. And, you’re the host, so you know you will be back and forward taking care of everything, making sure everybody’s happy, so your outfit kind needs to help you on that.

In my opinion, this outfit represents the perfect compromise between glam and comfy, party and home, host and guest (after all, you also want to enjoy yourself, right?) – an elegant pleated skirt (still madly in love with pleats), a relaxed but still fancy tank top (which must be tucked in), a blazer with the most gorgeous colour ever for a hint of classic and ankle boots for the final stylish touch J

You are probably wondering why in the earth I will need a clutch – this is just how I see the entire ensemble, tomorrow I will most probably not wear a clutch, but for a night out with my girlfriends (perfect outfit for that too ;)), I will surely need it J

Have a fab weekend everybody J

H&M Jacket

FCUK Star Runner Tank

Topshop Pleat Calf Skirt

Gucci Tassel-embellished Suede Ankle Boots

River Island Black and Gold Envelope Clutch

Happy Friday...

I know I have been the worst blogger ever, and I’m not even gonna try and make excuses for myself – yes I moved quite recently to another country, yes I have started a new job, yes I am trying to get used to this whole new rhythm, but these are all excuses…after all, where there is a will, there’s a way :)

So much has happened in this past few months! One thing is true – I am always thinking about my blog and my dear readers, and new ideas are always bubbling in my mind :)

Well, this promises to be an amazing weekend – one of my best friends and I are flying to London for a bit of a shopping spree followed by meals with gorgeous friends I miss oh so much!

I just can’t wait to walk up and down London streets, checking what has been happening fashion-wise :)

And because it’s cold and dark outside, nothing like colourful, edgy, fun, adventurous, sexy clothes/shoes to cheer us up: like these amazing multi-coloured Charlotte Olympia’s pumps! She is quickly becoming one of my favourite designers when it comes to shoes, her designs tick all the boxes: feminine, glamorous, edgy, absolutely divine!

Don’t you just love it when all you need is skinny jeans, a tank top, a blazer and killer heels to look gorgeous?



Charlotte Olympia Priscilla



Have a fab weekend everybody – I’ll be back, SOON ;)

Splash of Red...

Contrary to popular belief, the perfect shopping day is not necessarily one where you come back with an absurd number of bags - a perfect shopping day is one where you manage to find the perfect item, an item you know will bring a new life to your wardrobe and will help you create an endless number of outfit combos.

I'm going to tell you about this particular perfect shopping day - I fell in love with this jacket the minute I saw it, for me it ticks all the boxes for what I am looking in a jacket: gorgeous colour, loose unstructured fit, casual enough and smart enough. Almost instantly I could see myself wearing it over a t-shirt and denim shorts, over a tank top and a maxi skirt, over a maxi dress, over a cocktail dress… A world of opportunities ;)

For dinner in a wonderful Thai restaurant with very good friends, I decided to pair this new-found favourite with another recent purchase that has also quite quickly become a favourite. There really isn't anything that special about this dress but I just love it - the print, the loose fit that still allows you to show some curves, the length that allows you to wear it as a dress or as a top paired with skinny trousers or leggings, I just love its versatility ;)

Dress French Connection / Jacket Reiss / Sandals Just Cavalli / Bangles Mango

Hope you are all having a "fabulastic" week! :)