The Importance of the size

One thing people never pay attention to that completly changes their looks are the right fitting.

You souldn't be disappointed with pieces you try on after falling in love for them dressed up in a model. Differente bodies ask for different cuts, colors or fabrics... 

Everyone has an idea of the body types (pear, ourglass, apple etc...) and they even have a list of what to and not wear for each one but they don't really follow those or, what I meant really was, they never care about their body type when buying. One thing you should keep always in mind is that, it's better one size up than one size down. 

Also you have the stores to blame, trying to fit all the body types into 5 or 6 sizes, sometimes even 2! Thats is not right, and I have left some beautiful dresses in the store because the smallest size was too big in the chest and too short on the bottom... And sometimes it's even frustrating for me to fall for a dress and put it on and realising it doesnt fit....

So this is one thing I am paying attention to now, so that I don't get things stuck that I love but don't like to see me in.... I used to care about fitting in the smallest size possible.... I was ashamed of wering an L shirt or even M... I was longing for fitting in a 34 or 36 at the most, when at that time I was more a 36-38... Conclusion, things looked tight and horrible and I didnt wear them. Now, I take almost all the sizes to try on, and see wich one fits better, it's more comfortable etc.. Because what's really important is not the number or the letter in the label which no one can actually see, but the way they look on me and how I see myself in the mirror.... Because sometimes a bigger size can make you look thiner or hide what you're uncomfortable with.

The perfect Camel Boots

I need a pair of camel boots and yesterday, during a non-planned visit to the shopping centre I found in the same store, two of the three models I was considering. I am not quite sure which one to choose... But I am willing to play safe and choose the ankle ones.

My Birthday is coming so...

Feelings

So, today I felt a little like writting down here some personal stuff.
It's Autumn, it won't be long for my birthday, but the truth is I am no looking forward for it, it scares me a little to be true. I've had some rough couple of weeks, feeling insecure and scared, which lasted a lot longer than I expected them too... I should be happy, and I am, but I can't help but feel anxious and scared for my new routine...
I need to balance my relashionship with sleep and start having a schedule for all the things I want to do.
I need to be stronger and put things toguether...

Welcome Fall

 

I am a Fall and Spring lover, I guess those are my favorite seasons. I never look foward for the end of Spring or Autumn, but I am always loking foward the end of Summer and beggining of fall and the same with Winter and the beggining of Spring. 

Fall to me means almost a rentrée... You start a new school year (this fall I am going to college for the first time). So there are some stuff I want to do until Winter comes.

• Start college and make a lot of new friends.
• Try to keep calm a little bit more and relax, just enjoy things.
• Take more photos.
• Have a healthy lifestyle.
• Get my driver's licence.
• I'm turning 18 and I wanted to do something special, not a big thing, just a nice little special thing.
• Read more books and watch more movies.

Notes on packing

• Do not take many stuff with me
• Keep the outfits practical, simple and functional
• Pack only the necessary amount of cosmetics
• Do not eat a lot of junk food and prefer healthy food
• Check the weather
• 3 pairs of shoes are enough
• 3 bottoms are enough
• 1 dress for the night and another for the day
• 1 coat is enough
• Do not exagerate on the accessories
• 1 big bag for the day and a little one for night or occasions when I don't need to take a lot with me
• Wallet and documents, cell phone, charger, phones etc
• 2 bras and 8 briefs are enough

Some notes on clothes

• Sell everything I don't want, like or wear anymore.
• Avoid flea markets and other second hand fairs (the prices are amazing, but when I cleaned my wardrobe I realize that most of the things I bought on that kind of fairs were the ones that I didn't want anymore, because I changed my mind or because they got ruined or because they didn't fit me properly).
• Avoid buying for impulse (this is a get away from Primark note since almost everything I got there I threw away or  I am trying to sell).
• Do not shop on empty stomach (I get anxious and tend to make bad choices).
• Stick to the list and avoid trendy clothes (leave the trends for the accessories).
• Also do not invest in good quality trendy accessories since they won't be worn for too long.
• Quality over quantity always when it comes to basics, intemporal pieces.
• Fix everything I can to always look clean  (throw away things that can't be fixed)
• Enough with that "homewear" and "beachwear" clothes, I will stop wearing those ruined clothes at home, since everytime I need to get out I have to change and get embaressed when I have to go to the door - instead I'll dress "to get out" every morning even if I have no plans (of course this doesn't aplly to shoes, I can still wear my slippers at home). So I will throw away all those clothes and stick to the good ones.
• Get inspired by street fashion when it comes to create outfits.

Update

I know it's been a while since I last wrote here, and I seriously thought about giving up but then I realized that this was gonna be fun for those winter days when you can't leave the house.
So first of all I finally got to change my room and it's exacly how I wanted it - all white and simple. Got a bigger closet, which I can fit everything in and a vanity table which I was dreaming about since I was little. Still need to get my secretary though...
Moving on, I am really excited about this fall, I'm going to college and everything.
Another thing: finally got the book "French women don't get fat". And finally finished my wadrobe and cosmetics list which I'll be posting now on as a reminder for myself.
And it's all by now
xOxO

Music Festival Season

The season for music festivals is officially oppened! I am heading to one next week to watch one of my favorite bands. Checking the weather is the first step when thinking about what to wear, also the ground (if it's sand, grass etc...), that definitly will tip you on the shoe type. But also the type of music (if it's rock you might want to wear something more dark, if it's eletronic something colorful etc...), but this last one is a total personal choice, depending on the personal style. So keeping all this in mind I am going to give you some outfit ideas for the one I am going to.

OPTIMUS ALIVE - 12,13 and 14 July Passeio Maritimo de Algés - Oeiras
Weather: aproximately 24-27 degrees
Ground: pavement and grass
Music Style: Rock, Punk, Pop Rock, Indie and Electronic

As you can see all in the boho/rock style, very simple and fresh, comfortable shoes (since you probably will stand all day), a small bag or a backpack and then you just need to had a few accessories (keep in mind it will be sunny and you will be sweaty so a headband and some bracelets or a little neckless will do the trick as well as a hat. forget about scarves and big earrings or necklaces, here less is more, you want to be confortable).
Don't forget your sun protector and sunglasses and, if you like, you can also pack a bikini, since the beach is near. Closed shoes such as all stars, toms, ballerinas, oxfords are preferable to sandals, because you might get steped. Shorts and long dresses are better because of the wind (the festival is near the beach). Be careful with the money, expensive cameras, cell phones... in the middle of the confusion they might get lost or be stolen.
But mainly, this is the most important thing: HAVE FUN!

Sales wishlist

 

From Zara

I am waiting for the sales to get this one. I really adore it! Zara please be good!

Finally

 

At least for 2 weeks I am free :) It feels so good, having no responsabilities, nothing urgent to do, no tests, no exams!

Feelings

 

I'm a little sad... The Exam today didn't went as well as I thought, according to the correction... Well, If I have to go to the second phase so be it! I am counting on anything now... But it's sad, really sad and disappointing, I knew everything... I thought I knew... One is still missing... Wish me luck

Exams, Exams, Exams

 

Even though I am tired, I need to go on and study hard. 8 more days and I'll be free! Hoping I won't have to go to the second phase.... I really don't want to. One it's done, I hope it went well... I really need this!

Prom Night

 

Sorry, I know it's not a good picture, but in all the good ones I took I'm with someone else. The food was delicious and I had fun :D

Update

 

1. My choice to prom. I can't wait for it! The only trouble now is my hair... My hability to make any type of hairstyles is none. 
2. I have been studying, let's just hope it's worth it!
3. I am craving for summer, heat and beach!
4. Really trying to stay focused on this, so I won't have to repeat any of the exams. Once I know I got in what I wanted I will be able to relax!

 

The Zara coat

 

I am in love with this Zara coat. 

The problem is that this trend will fade to quick, sure looks elegant, the color screams summer, inspired by Louis Vuitton's collection, but I wouldn't wear it that much, nor for longer. 

May and June

Today I am freaking out! I hate the way I left everything to the last hour, result: I end up with a lot of stress. This month of May and next month will be to study. Study REALLY hard. I am freaking out with psychology, because my teacher keeps making us do works she doesn't even bother to read and I am really bothered with the fact that I am wasting time I could be using on a more useful thing, as studying for the subjects I am going to have an exam. But It's alright.... I mean I can complain but I will have to do the work anyway so...
I also need to get fit for the prom and really start eating healthy! I hope I won't have to repeat any exam, I really do. Also I was expecting to enjoy a little the Spring season, but first things first.

Weather

 

With this weather it seems like nothing's stable in my life. I think I am getting sick with all this hot and cold insanity.

Prom

I'm graduating this year, my prom will be 8th June. I have already an idea of what to wear. I want something cute, bold but still something that has to do with me. So that's why I'm a little stuck between a mint girly dress or a white boho one... Another issue are the shoes and bag, I don't want to buy new ones just for the prom and I don't know if I should go for the heels or flats. Either way, if the choice is any of these mint dresses I will be making a little bun with a pearl band, if I choose the boho ones maybe a laurel tiara or a flower crown. Either way I am really excited about this. 

Cosmetics Mess

 

 One or two years ago I would look at this picture and be amazed, I would want the same amount of cosmetics I see in it, this wasn't a mess to me at all! I was willing to "Americanize" my entire life, living by the consumerism rules.

 Nowadays I hate the excess of cosmetics and make up. I hate owning things I don't use. My goal it's to choose a cream/make up to each necessity and stick with it until the end, okay... maybe not the end, but at least until I find a better one or for a higher reason. One thing that I have been trying to achieve is my cosmetics "decoration": I have them displayed on a shelf. So why not just stick them into a drawer you may ask... Well, because it works better for me this way. 

 The packing is really important to me, I may choose a not so good cream over a better one just because the first has a beautiful packing. I know it might sound silly but I am kind of a beautiful packing's collector. 

Due to all the above I am trying to find the products that work for me, though I really hate to experiment. That's why I read a lot of reviews before buying new things, and I also choose "older" products because I believe they are known for so long for a reason.

 Finally, to summarize, I am trying to find the perfect essencial products for me, prefering the brands that had a good reputation for years over new products, also trying to ally the quality with the packing due to my need to use the products as "decoration".

1# Valentina - Valentino

Directly inspired by this new generation of "it" girls, our young heiress is a fatal beauty. It mixes her innate sensuality and a bit of her scandalous personality. She has the insolence of youth and lives life with a careless elegance. Her fiery temperament makes it impossible to resist her. Indomitable, there is no way to stop it. Rebel, she reinvents the codes.

This is one of my top ten perfumes. It reminds me of Rome and the Italian life style, La Dolce Vita, when I think of Valentina, I think about the mediterranean spirit of an elegant young woman yet someone impetuous.

The Hair

 

My hair is like this but without the bangs and about 3 cms longer. I cuted it one month ago but it grew longer and I am feeling like cutting again because it looks awkward even just a few cms longer. I just don't know if I should cut it myself, go to the hairdresser or wait two more months. The thing is I am starting to dislike the way if falls down my shoulders.

5 Months Ago...

I was a different person. I probably grew up more in this last year than I ever did in my entire life. It was not something somebody told me or that I read in some book, It took its time and learning with the mistakes.
I can say I stopped beliving in many things. I lost a lot on the way but maybe I didn't lost them because they weren't supposed to be "mine". I realized that some things money cant buy and others that money does buy. I realized I wanted to be better, I didn't want to give up. I wanted to pack my baggage and leave when necessary. I left.
I embarked on a new journey now. I know the importance of being myself, of being true and faithful. I also realized owning a lot didn't make me more happy, in fact, it only made me want more and be miserable when I didn't achieve them. I don't need to buy something new almost every day, in fact, I don't feel like buying a lot of things, I feel more like spending money with my friends and experiences. Things get ruined, things get lost, but memories never do. They stay there for good and for evil.
I started to enjoy the "free" things. Maybe I've found some hope in being hopeless. It made me hope for hope which led me to finding hope. I believe that being "good" is something rare and I don't need to hate the "bad", hate only generates more hate, the best way to detroy your enemies is making them friends. And by friends I don't mean Friends, I mean someone you know, you treat with the respect you want the others to treat you, always be kind, I think that would be my best advice to myself from years before: always be kind.
In short: I realized that being angry was not the right attitude to fight what I believed wrong, also that I shouldn't give up my perpectives just because nobody agreed with me and mostly that not everyone think like I do and after showing my arguments if they don't change their mind I shouldn't force them, I made my point now it's time to live and let live. Good wouldn't exist if bad didn't. So acting according to my conscience is the best decision and especially keep calm. Always keep calm.
This was more a personal post, but I had need to write today.

New Things

 

A breton shirt in organic cotton from Zara-9.95€. I was looking for a breton shirt in black, I already had one in navy blue and now I need a red one to end my collection. I love there because they add a Parisien touch to every outfit. When I tried this one at Zara I surrended, it's so comfortable and it's in organic cotton made in Portugal which is really cool.

A camel pair of sandals. These were actually my late Easter gift from my grandma. I am not sure about they're quality/price realtion. I thought they were way too much (29.95€-Zara Home) but it is said they're made of genuine leather and they were made in Spain so I decided to give them a try because I loved them so much. And, I think, with this I end my summer's shoe collection. (although I am wainting for the sales to replace my oxford shoes in camel and grey for new ones).

Less is actually more

Hello :)

Today I realized it's not just me who has the feeling that these last seasons you can barely find any good quality items in the stores. Trends fade too quickly, and I don't like to waist money to have that item put away in less than a year because I don't feel comfortable in it anymore.

I already stoped shopping at store like bershka, stradivarius, pull and bear and primark although these used to be my favourite stores... 
What changed? Perhaps my attitude towards fashion and clothing. I started to acumulate things, not wearing some which I find a really great waist. I felt a fashion slave. I was capable of saying no to a meal with my friends to save money to buy a new shirt. But I didn't really need that shirt.
Also, after being forced to throw things away because they were no longer in shape to be worn, at least outside, I realized quality does matter. You can have lots of shirts, for example, but you can't wear them all, you like some more and others, so why not keep the ones you really like, the ones that actually fits you? I used to find myself forced to wear things that I didn't feel comfortable with anymore just because I wanted to make my money worth.
What did I do to stop this meaningless consumerism? First of all, a list. I made a list separeted by types of items (ex: coats/jackets, cardigans, skirts, shirts, sweaters....) and I established a number I thought acceptable for each item...
Then I started to search for the style and colors I liked the most, that lasted longer and that I feel comfortable wearing. After this, having all my items listed (I left some empty spaces for new items that I might fall for), It is easier now to separate the things: the ones I want to throw away/donate; the ones I'll wear but not buy similar ones again; the items I have; the ones that need to be replaced and, finally, the ones I need to buy.
How this made my life better? I don't feel anxious getting into a store wanting to buy and liking everything (also because these last collections are really lame, in my opinion). I don't spend so many hours "looking for" new things to buy. I don't feel that I have nothing to wear so much because everything actually looks good when put toguether and I can wear jeans and a shirt and actually getting it to work because I learned that less is more and I am no longer afraid of repeating my sets. I feel happy and I have more time to give more attention to people and other things :D

Finally

I can finally say it's Spring! I cleaned my room and I am feeling inspired although I should be studying... But even cleaning my room sounds more exciting than Studying...

Cosmetics

 

I am not a cosmetics person officially. I went to expocosmética this morning and I didn't buy or felt like buying anything! The descounts I heard I would get there were not worthy of the huge lines to pay and the brands and products didn't make me satisfied. No Essie, OPI or Catrice only a Essence stand with the usual prices so I didn't buy anything. When it comes to cosmetics I believe less is definitely more. I don't own lots of products, only one for each necessity, except for nailpolishes and lipstick but even those I don't own more than 10/12 nail polishes or more than 7/8 lipsticks. Lots of cosmetics make me confuse not to mention they spoil in 12 months. I am become more conscious about the brands I choose. I look for non testing brands and organic products, I prefer to buy those products evebody uses because I know they work than to buy new brands because if they don't work it will be a waist, I really hate to waist money in beauty. 

1st April

 

 Its name derives from the Latin Aprilis, which means opening, a reference to the germination of crops. Another hypothesis suggests that April, Aprus, is derived from the Etruscan name of Venus, goddess of love, beauty and passion. That's why it is said that loves born in April last forever. 

  I love the beginning of each moth, It always comes with hopes and resolutions, some are accomplished, others aren't. This month is no different. I want April to be a month of hope, hard work and heath. It's Spring! I need sweet sunny days!

Resolutions:

• Eat healthier 
• Sleep 7-8 hours each night
• Exercise
• Keep everything organized
• Study
• Be good and happy 

 I hope you have the best month :)

Bedroom decoration

I think that when it comes to my room I will be always insatisfied about its decoration. I hate my furniture color. It's cherry wood and I prefer they were white. My cosmetics look ugly in my shelf. Some details I love some I hate. And I am always changing the decoration and the furniture from one side to the other. I throw things away but I never have the feeling that it's good enough. 

Audrey Hepburn

 

Audrey Hepburn is my favourite actress of all time and probably one of the most inspiring personalities to me. Her style is elegant, she is a lady, educated, funny, humble and beautiful inside and outside. I have a poster of her next to my vanity table to inspire me. I watch her movies and I don't think she is "selling" herself like most of the actresses do these days. Even in Breakfast at Tiffany's, where she plays a prostitute, she is a polite character. She is a woman who is sexy, feminine, polite and strong and doesn't need to dress off her clothes for that. I think that instead following celebreties who are constantly on the tabloids we should take her as an example, a person who cared about the others. She was more than just a girl, a body or a dress, she was a real person who had no shame in showing her weaknesses, that's what made her so strong.

Brunch

 

If I had to choose I would probably say that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, taken really early and quietly it's a perfect way to start another day which is kind of a contradiction because I get up really late. I need to change that. I love to get up early but I am more productive at late hours of the night. I read that sleeping to much, which is what I usually do when I am bored, tends to cause as much damage as sleeping less. Hereupon I have my cue to sleep between 7 and 8 hours, not more, not less. And stop having brunchs. The only day I am alowed that is during the weekend, Saturday or Sunday, according to the things I will have to do.