Floral feeling

Dresses that feature flowers and floral patterns are often our spring and summer staple. With this article, picking some floral patterns I want to show you how they bring out your confident femininity. Floral print dresses styled the right way and outerwear are easily worn and could make the look of gloom.

While a floral dress is great in theory, in fact it is often a challenge to pull off, so choosing the right floral patterns is important to fit your body and style.

Consider that larger flowers are more flattering to smaller body types – you should not go for oversized floral patterns if you have a shapely one because those may add a few kilos to your silhouette. If your body type is slim to average, try combining larger with smaller floral patterns.

Also, consider the background color of your floral dress – a bright background fits perfectly on a thinner body, while choosing a darker one will give you a more tailored and tapered look and the illusion of being slimmer. 

At the end a floral concept must fit to your mood, style and complete your femininity, of course in a fashionway.

Photography by Marg Basarova

Spring gives me wings

After a long winter, the days are getting warmer and the sun is staying out longer. I love the change of seasons. Every new season has something beautiful to offer. So is with the fashion – new trends and new colors are waiting for us. And as the fashion spring/summer palette is full with shades of sun colors, I find them gathered in this wonderful butterfly tunic. The outfit is complemented with those chic pink sunglasses, which also have the form of a butterfly and follow the current pink trend.

When winter gives way to spring, for me this is the favourite change of seasons, as it reminds me it’s time to start getting ready for the coming summer – I am so excited preparing my summer wardrobe… what about you?

Photography by Marg Basarova

There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved

Every year on February 14th, people honour their love for one another by spending time together, sending flowers and sharing Valentine’s messages of love. This day of love is a wonderful opportunity to share the love. Do it!

“There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.” – George Sand, Author
“Valentine’s Day is the poet’s holiday.” – Ted Koosner, Poet

Skiing in Carinthia

Carinthia is situated in the southern part of Austria and is called „The land of sun“. In winter it is snow covered and as in most other parts of the country, skiing is the main activity. The mood is more relaxed with a Mediterranean touch as it borders with Italy – nearly everyone down here speaks Italian.

One of the biggest resorts in Carinthia is Bad Kleinkircheim, which is quickly moving up the rankings of the ski resorts in Austria. It has over 100km of pistes, 24 lifts and a slope steep enough to get included in the world cup circuit. There is enough snowfall throughout the season, but the sunny days are abundant as well – as you can see for the several days I was skiing there it was sunny all the way.

The hut at the top of Kaiserburg, situated 2019 meters above sea level, is a notorious one, with the fine views it offers and a traditional interior, as you can see from the pictures. Service and the food quality are very traditional for the region.

What makes me different makes me beautiful

I have many favourite quotes, but this one from Coco Chanel is in my top ten: „Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself“. That said, I have always believed that being yourself is priceless and it’s what makes you beautiful.

Of course we still have to follow all trends, news and the fashion in general in order to be up to date. But the fashion world is like an endless ocean we must learn to swim in, every season, year, month, week and day.

And what best to fit the winter season than the white, even when it blends into the snow around us. It goes even better with a pair of black boots and fluffy coat, to achieve the always trendy black and white combination. Though high heel boots are not typical for the real snowy winter I like them very much and they make me feel elegant in this outfit, because elegance is not only standing out, but being remembered.

So be you, be different, be yourself!

Photography by Marg Basarova

Adding some winter white

It is still winter but I’m looking so much forward to spring that when adding some winter white to my wardrobe I choose not only winter clothes (like a thick sweater and a cap), but also a short skirt and over-knee socks which would be more suited for a warmer season.

But before taking the challenge of wearing white, you should know that winter white is rarely pure white because of the wool material. It’s often closer to ivory or even slightly grayed out white, like ecru. But do you know – it’s worth it – take the challenge to wear white in your winter outfits, that way you will brighten up the gray cold days.

Photography by Marg Basarova

Winter feeling

The winter is like love – it can be beautiful and peaceful but also cruel and cold…

Winter is the time for comfort, for good feelings and warmth, but also for a friendly talk and a walk. Despite the cold and chilly weather I love walking and meeting friends, but mostly when coupled with the great feeling of having a warm cosy coat on. I’m glad to share with you this casual outfit – a leopard coat, skinny jeans and warm sweater. Leo print is not something new, its enormous presence was in fall/winter 2018, but as the winter continues I’m still wearing it with great pleasure.

Photography by Marg Basarova

White boots inspiration

From summer to winter, white continues to be the ultimate fashion color for shoes and there is no sign of slowing down.

Before getting into the details of this outfit, I’m going to be completely honest and tell you that I hated to wear white boots, so when I first saw those I thought they are too chic and not my style. Just as it happens with other styles that look strange at first, but later catch up to be trendy, so it happened to me with this one – the white boots are different and strange, but I liked them so much that I wanted to have them on my legs as soon as possible. And although I do like real leather shoes, thees were the best less-expensive non-leather alternative I could find and I was not about to invest in something super expensive just like that.

Of course afterwards came the question what to combine them with in an outfit – especially considering I was still a bit unsure how I felt about it. The outfit you see here is probably the 5th attempt at styling it, but it’s the one I liked the most when pieced together. The idea was to stay pretty simple with the rest of the outfit and let the boots do the talking, but of course without trying too hard. And I think the white poncho and boots combination looks really cool – by the way I like the black leggings a lot better than a pair of denim jeans.

So, I know this style is maybe not be a typical casual, streetstyle outfit, but I’m sure some of you might also like it as a white solution for the white winter. And if you’ve also been trying to style white boots as well, then take the challenge and try something similar on and see what you think! Let me know!

Photography by Marg Basarova

First weekend of the year… no bad energy allowed

I like the meaning of this sentence: „Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do before Monday“. In this context I want to say that each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us somehow during the weekend. One of my favourite ways to achieve that is by going out, meeting friends, having a glass of good wine, etc.

Of course never forget the outfit too – I really love my black paw scarf, nearly as much as I love the animals that inspired its design. In addition, I have to mention the burgundy colour that I enjoy so much and is very trendy, in a fashionway.

Photography by Marg Basarova

Never too old for Mickey Mouse

Just like we are never too old for a Disney movie, i hope i never feel too old to like Mickey and Minnie Mouse. It’s great to enjoy the magical world that Mickey and friends bring to us.

2018 was special because Mickey turned 90, but for me he remains a incredible character and never stops making me feel good and a bit like a child. Outfits decorated with this special mouse always find a place in my wardrobe and I truly enjoy wearing them always when i get a chance.

Photography by Marg Basarova