Coats that keep winter away

Last week I’ve been ravaging the shops in search of a coat. I had something sporty in mind but in the end this idea fainted away. I tried a few sporty coats but I decided that style is not for me.

So I decided to try something urban cool smart, something that’s more of my style. To be honest, I expected to get back home empty handed, as most of the clothes are pretty much the same…and I’m no ordinary person, to wear a regular coat. I was in for a nice surprise, as I had a large options range so here’s what I tried on.

I decided in the end to go with this red/burgundy coat, with a furry collar. As I’m not tall, I went for something of medium length; long coats make me look like a penguin. This sweet reddish thing got me convinced: it’s nice, sweet, and cool, it looks grate with by boots, I can wear in this urban cool style or I can match it to a smarter look so yeah, it was definitely the winner.

I paired it with the burgundy boots and my new hat (adorable acquisition by the way) and yeah, it’s me alright!

How about you my bubbly bubbles, what kind of winter coat do you wear? What kind of coat do you dream of? When will you turn your dream into the perfect warm wintery outfit?

Black and white mime

What are your feelings about black and white? I for one think I don’t have enough of these non-colors in my wardrobe, because you can never have too many neutrals. Of course they go grate with any color, but aren't they great together?

I love how black and white can make you look smart for any occasion, how together they form the seriousness’ costume. You can make it cool, casual, comfy, or totally smart, this “costume” will definitely make you noticeable…just as easy as it can make you fade in the crowd.

Black and white may sound dusty, insipid, and dull but it’s up to you to give it some life, some energy and passion. Try some fun and funky accessories, match modern clothes with common clothes, use a statement item, do whatever it takes to make your mime costume shine.

As for my example, I picked a pair of black leggings and simple black boots with a large sweater and a long white shirt (longer than the large sweater J ) And to spice it up a bit more, I added a black beret and a strong purple lipstick (yes, make up is an interesting way of accessorizing an outfit)

It’s your turn now my bubbly bubbles, spice up your black and white costume! 

Boots ballerina

Didn't I promise you colors this winter? Well here I am! A pink and Bordeaux blouse and winter colors knee high socks. Because yes, winter also has colors, you just have to discover them.

You can go with the autumn-winter colors (Bordeaux, navy blue, mustard yellow) or you can try the full winter colors (red and green in all shades and tones plus the snowy white).

Be bold, not only on Christmas, but all winter long! Start wearing your Christmasy sweaters, your warm fluffy colorful socks, and your many cold weather accessories (hats, scarves and gloves). Go ravage the shops in search of accessories and pick the most colorful (matched together, of course). There’s no need for you to buy all colors, just go for one you like best and make it your winter signature.

Take my example; I've decided to be a boots wearing ballerina. It’s time you try on your winter costume. Pick your role and get out there, on the winter’s scene! 

Bloody red winter

How are you my bubbly bubbles? Missed me? Well it's cold outside, you can call it winter already, and I'm sorry to say but I'm not really in the mood to getting all dressed up and pretty for pictures. I'm mostly dressing up comfy and I don't feel like going out for the nice images. So you'll see a bit less of me...but don't worry, I'm not gone for good. I'm just going to post less often. 

I hope you won't miss me too much and keep following my blog.

Now getting back on track...Yes, this darn cold weather scares us all and we may not feel like getting pretty, but please be bold and wear strong colors. Don't let winter win! Let's start a war against cold weather, let's get strong and kick her ass off.

Here I am, kicking ass on a Monday, a cold snowy Monday (a few snow flakes felt down this morning). I am all prepared: strong bloody red winter. How about you?

Do have your hats, scarves and gloves ready for this fight? Not yet! Don't just stand there, get your cold weather pretty clothes and come out for this fight!

Is this French enough for you?

Howdy my bubbly bubbles! 

I've never been a big fan of turtle beck sweaters, maybe because I had too many of these growing up, and mom made me wear them all winter long. Or maybe because Bucharest is warm enough in winter and I associated turtle necks with harsh freezing weather. 

Now I decided to give it a try. I've noticed many people wear it and also it looks a bit ...Frenchy somehow (and yeah you know, I'll have a Parisian winter holiday, I must get in the right mood and wardrobe)

Here it is, my first turtle neck blouse in more than 10 years! Doesn't it look awesome? All black and tight, and short mmhhh...sexy right? When buying it, I pictured it with some statement necklace so I went for this big chain and red lipstick.

I must admit I'm turning into a fan!

So yeah, my advice for you is Give it a try! Give turtle neck a chance! Go even further and give a chance to any other item you don't like, you may be in for a surprise. 

Buy it! Wash it! Brush it! Com it! Wear it!

 How are you today my bubbly bubbles? I am good, warm an cozy due to my new fluffy blouse. Have you noticed how the '90's fashion is coming back in 2014? This sweater is definitely one from the '90's, and me, being a 90's child, I'm totally and completely into it.
And yes, the fluffy sweaters are back on track, it's time you purchase at least one (I already have 2). You will find these in almost all shops but my advice, try vintage and second hand shops. You may not find more than two it the same shop, and you may have to go on a treasure hunt, but you will find one of a kind items and (believe it or not) at a cheaper price, coming directly form the 90's with a time (washing) machine.

So don't be shy, get your vintage clothes from old fashioned, second hand shops.
My advice is to match such an item with an expensive one, the results may turn out to look better than you ever imagined.
 If you are planing to do this, follow my instructions: Buy it! Wash it! Brush it! Com it! Wear it!

On a "first hand" note, do you remember me telling you about La cercei ? I promised you (and myself) I'll own something form them, so here I am: I am now wearing a blue necklace and the matching ring!

PS: I got my nails done (again), this time I'm "wearing" Tim Burton's Vincent , all thanks to the wonderful and artistic Sascha

This is it for today my sweet colorful bubbles! Now go out there searching for treasures!

Red lips for cold sunny days

Hello my  bubbly bubbles? Missed me? Here I am again, you know I never actually disappear, I'm just not constant. 

These few days it felt pretty much like winter, we even had a few snow flakes, so I haven't really been in a pretty clothes mood. But we need to adjust to the weather and get back to looking good, weather is not an excuse for lazybones. 

I'm getting ready for snow,my own way, with a new pair of red boots. And starting with the red boots, I must get some red clothes, of course (I need a shopping session to freshen up my wardrobe). And wearing one of the few red items I own, I remembered red is definitely the best color for me, so expect some readish outfits for this coming winter.

Now the task for today: What is the best color for you? What color best suits you? I'm sure you know what that is, make sure you don't avoid it (as I did for so long). No matter the season, you color must always be present in your wardrobe.