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New in: Get your coat on!
Yes, I do realize how weird telling people to get their coats on may sound in the middle of spring, with summer being just round the corner. It's just that I can bet all my floral dresses (and this, my dear readers, is a lot) that I am not the only one shopping for fall/winter clothing at this time of the year because of impressive discounts. Correct me if I'm wrong. Or, better yet, don't. You know I love my dresses to pieces.
Anyway, my closet has recently been enriched by three totally amazing finds I know I will be wearing a lot once the colder days arrive again. Strangely enough, with these lovelies by my side, the thought of dull weather and strong wind doesn't seem to be that scary anymore. Not that I should have to worry about it anytime soon.
Coat- H&M
I stumbled upon this one at my favourite retailer store and I can undoubtedly say it was love at first sight. Actually, as soon as I took it from the clothing rack, I noticed a lady standing next to me, gazing at the coat with that anxious look on her face, ready to grab the item in case I put it back. Oh boy, am I happy that I didn't let that happen!
Trench coat- H&M
If you read my blog on a regular basis, you can probably recall me going on about THE trench. Luckily enough, when I least expected it, I came across the one in my size online. When the package finally arrived and I got to put it on, there was no 'wow' feeling that accompanied me in the changing room when I first saw it. Don't get me wrong, I still love it and think it looks absolutely amazing paired with my new bow clutch.
Coat- Vila
I have been lusting over this item ever since I saw it hanging on the clothing rack in one of my favourite boutiques. I would come back every now and then to make sure it was still there, look in admiration of how beautiful it was and leave empty-handed. Today, it occurred to me that I am obviously determined to get it and decided to purchase it regardless of the price. This little retail therapy of mine definitely worked- I swear I couldn't be happier to know that it's finally mine!
By the way, I am officially on my spring break- over two weeks of hanging out with friends, hitting a number of stores and having my own 'How I met your mother' marathons on Netflix... excited isn't the word.
(Is there anyone who loves this show as much as I do?!)
Have you made any plans for the weekend?
Anyway, my closet has recently been enriched by three totally amazing finds I know I will be wearing a lot once the colder days arrive again. Strangely enough, with these lovelies by my side, the thought of dull weather and strong wind doesn't seem to be that scary anymore. Not that I should have to worry about it anytime soon.
Coat- H&M
I stumbled upon this one at my favourite retailer store and I can undoubtedly say it was love at first sight. Actually, as soon as I took it from the clothing rack, I noticed a lady standing next to me, gazing at the coat with that anxious look on her face, ready to grab the item in case I put it back. Oh boy, am I happy that I didn't let that happen!
Trench coat- H&M
If you read my blog on a regular basis, you can probably recall me going on about THE trench. Luckily enough, when I least expected it, I came across the one in my size online. When the package finally arrived and I got to put it on, there was no 'wow' feeling that accompanied me in the changing room when I first saw it. Don't get me wrong, I still love it and think it looks absolutely amazing paired with my new bow clutch.
Coat- Vila
I have been lusting over this item ever since I saw it hanging on the clothing rack in one of my favourite boutiques. I would come back every now and then to make sure it was still there, look in admiration of how beautiful it was and leave empty-handed. Today, it occurred to me that I am obviously determined to get it and decided to purchase it regardless of the price. This little retail therapy of mine definitely worked- I swear I couldn't be happier to know that it's finally mine!
By the way, I am officially on my spring break- over two weeks of hanging out with friends, hitting a number of stores and having my own 'How I met your mother' marathons on Netflix... excited isn't the word.
(Is there anyone who loves this show as much as I do?!)
Have you made any plans for the weekend?
xoxo, Dominika.
My B-day @ Lisbon
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| My friends António and Lia Morris with me wearing a moustache :) |
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| My boyfriend and his friends Bruno and Henrique |
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| Me and Mendes sisters posing :) |
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| Us... @ Lux :) |
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| Girls just wanna have fun! |
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| Partying with friends @ Lux |
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| Fashion addicts :) |
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| A gift* |
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| Dance all night |
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| Friends * |
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter
than the sun
Friday's Fancies: primped for a picnic
Having received my weekly e-mail informing about the upcoming challenge, it crossed my mind that maybe it's about time I put my Friday's Fancies posts on hold for the time being and came back next Friday packed with fresh ideas. To be perfectly honest, I have never ever been on a real picnic, with a fancy basket, nibbling on sandwiches and sipping wine or soft drinks. Not to mention that I'm the kind of person that takes every possible occasion to dress up- it doesn't matter if I'm going to a party or just casually taking a stroll to the nearest supermarket. So, if you ever spot a person walking in the mountains rocking a floral top paired with plimsolls... come say hi.
(By no means am I exaggerating here- been there, done that.)
Anyway, after a while I decided to let my creative side out and play around with my dear friend Polyvore a little. It resulted in creating an outfit that has classy written all over it, but is not too formal for a Sunday picnic with significant others.
Even though I have always been Team Lauren, I have to admit that Kristin is an absolute stunner and looks beaming as a mother-to-be. She makes me want to throw on my favourite maxi dress and go bask in the sun like there's no tomorrow. I don't know how about you, but I feel overwhelmed by the temptation to copy the look once the sunny days are here to stay.
Here's to the warm summer days, long walks on the beach, sitting on the porch in the evening with a drink in my hand and my favourite music playing in the background, throwing barbecue parties and twirling around in my floral dresses... I am awaiting you.
xoxo, Dominika.
(PS Make sure you participate in the gifting here, you can win an item of your choice!)
(By no means am I exaggerating here- been there, done that.)
Anyway, after a while I decided to let my creative side out and play around with my dear friend Polyvore a little. It resulted in creating an outfit that has classy written all over it, but is not too formal for a Sunday picnic with significant others.
Even though I have always been Team Lauren, I have to admit that Kristin is an absolute stunner and looks beaming as a mother-to-be. She makes me want to throw on my favourite maxi dress and go bask in the sun like there's no tomorrow. I don't know how about you, but I feel overwhelmed by the temptation to copy the look once the sunny days are here to stay.
Here's to the warm summer days, long walks on the beach, sitting on the porch in the evening with a drink in my hand and my favourite music playing in the background, throwing barbecue parties and twirling around in my floral dresses... I am awaiting you.
xoxo, Dominika.
(PS Make sure you participate in the gifting here, you can win an item of your choice!)
À descoberta da Pensão Amor / Finding Love Pension @ Lisbon
Pensão Amor é a nova coqueluche da cidade de Lisboa!
Um prédio degradado toma a forma de bar dançante, lugar de tertúlias, hub de empresas, lojas.. enfim é o place to be da cidade.
A Pensão Amor fica situada perto do Cais do Sodré.
A sua história bem explicita nas paredes, mostra-nos um lugar obrigatório de passagem de marinheiros vindos de terras longínquas. Conta-se que era ali, naqueles quartos, naquele prédio, que se dava azo aos prazeres da carne ^^
O prédio continua fiel ao antigamente e é exactamente isso que dá tanta mítica ao lugar pois ali se respiraram mil vidas e mil desejos foram tornados realidade.
Hoje, já numa cidade mais cosmopolita, passou de esquecido para inesquecível.
Pensão Amor: Sítio de paragem obrigatória em Lisboa ;)
Friday's Fancies: pretty in pastels
It seems like yesterday I first found out about the idea of Friday's Fancies and here I am today, presenting yet another set created by me. When a few days ago I found out in advance what this week's challenge is going to be, I actually squealed with excitement. Whenever I dress up, I tend to go for less vivid colours- at the very moment it's virtually impossible for me to imagine myself following the whole color blocking craze. Therefore, pastels seem to be a perfect trend for me. Not to mention that light pink is one of my favourite colours and I think it suits my skin tone very well.
I don't think it should be a novelty to you that I decided to go for a feminine dress instead of a girly top paired with leggings or pastel skinny jeans, which are totally in this season. Just two years ago I was your average teenage girl, wearing skinnies with fancy tunics on a daily basis. When I first met a girl who had a habit of wearing dresses and skirts regardless of the season, a thought crossed my mind that it's absolutely crazy and I had no idea how she could bear with that in winter. Right now I got to the point where I officially took her place and I find creating an outfit including any sort of trousers totally problematic. It's incredible how one's style can evolve over a relatively short period of time and you might be drawn to something you would've never thought about before. That's why I'm both anxious and excited to see where the road of self-discovery leads me. For now a palette of greys, beiges and pinks is my absolute number one.
The set above is something I would definitely wear. I've been racking my brains trying to come up with something to accessorize it with and then the lovely Furla bag popped into my head. Believe it or not, I haven't heard of Furla for a long time, it wasn't until I got to visit enchanting Venice and came across one of their boutiques. The atmosphere inside was fantastic- I immediately felt at home and have been in love with the brand ever since.
What are your opinions on pastels, have you been carried away by the trend? What are your favourite pastel items and which colours do you usually go for?
I don't think it should be a novelty to you that I decided to go for a feminine dress instead of a girly top paired with leggings or pastel skinny jeans, which are totally in this season. Just two years ago I was your average teenage girl, wearing skinnies with fancy tunics on a daily basis. When I first met a girl who had a habit of wearing dresses and skirts regardless of the season, a thought crossed my mind that it's absolutely crazy and I had no idea how she could bear with that in winter. Right now I got to the point where I officially took her place and I find creating an outfit including any sort of trousers totally problematic. It's incredible how one's style can evolve over a relatively short period of time and you might be drawn to something you would've never thought about before. That's why I'm both anxious and excited to see where the road of self-discovery leads me. For now a palette of greys, beiges and pinks is my absolute number one.
The set above is something I would definitely wear. I've been racking my brains trying to come up with something to accessorize it with and then the lovely Furla bag popped into my head. Believe it or not, I haven't heard of Furla for a long time, it wasn't until I got to visit enchanting Venice and came across one of their boutiques. The atmosphere inside was fantastic- I immediately felt at home and have been in love with the brand ever since.
What are your opinions on pastels, have you been carried away by the trend? What are your favourite pastel items and which colours do you usually go for?
xoxo, Dominika.
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