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".