Let the sunshine in

I decided to celebrate the departure of a very nasty cold (I suffered for over a week!) with a very relaxed and unpretentious outfit post. Another cause for "celebration" is my new hair - today I've finally cut it, and more importantly, dyed it a bright red which was once my signature hair color, but which I haven't worn for almost two years. I just felt a strong need to make some noticeable change to my appearance - so here it is...

As for the outfit, that's how I love to dress lately in this springy yet not too hot weather when going shopping in the neighbourhood or just taking a walk. The denim shirt is one of the more recent purchases of mine and is clearly going to be viral in my wardrobe all summer (I'm loving it!). This VOLCOM t-shirt, on the other hand, is already a few years old and it still remains among my favorites for its original cut and cool print.

This ALDO is about the same age as the tee, and it does look worn on the back side, but I still love its unique design and ginger brown leather.

These two bracelets are my most recent purchase. Since I have fallen for the multiple handmade bracelets trend, I decided to start my collection in SAMOS where I spent my vacation only two weeks ago. There, in a small shop I browsed among dozens of handmade bracelets until I picked out those two beauties made from leather, string, wood and metal.

Aldo spring 2011 shoes & accessories lookbook

I already once mentioned how I miss ALDO shops - they have them in Kyiv, where I used to live, but not in Greece where I am now. I know I can still shop online, but it's not the same. I like to try things on - especially when it comes to shoes, and most of all I just like being at an Aldo store - especially a big one, where you can find dozens of delicious-looking pairs -from latest arrivals to last season's leftovers with great deals on them plus bags, purses, sunglasses etc. For the time being, however, all I can do is enjoy those pics from the latest ad campaign for ALDO's spring/summer 2011 collection of shoes and accessories: adore those crazy platforms and colourful clutches.

Walk out to spring!

So today was one of the first proper warm and sunny days in Athens this spring, and I decided to mark it with my first ever outfit post. I know it's totally amateurish - at least quality of photographs certainly is, and I still have a lot to learn. But we all have to start somewhere...

I'm wearing a PULL&BEAR jumper and shorts by OASIS (I love this British brand and it's a shame they don't have it here in Greece). Actually those shorts are one of most successful clothing purchases I ever made - I've had them a few years now and they are still perfect and "trending."

I got this pendant at a sale at PROMOD for some ridiculous price - it was a great find. People never stop asking me what is in the cage and trying to get a closer look.

Those CALZEDONIA tights were a real surprise to me. You see, as I bought them, only the pattern covering the leg part was visible on the packaging and I thought it was general pattern of the tights. I discovered those gorgeous stocking tops only after I opened the package several weeks later!

I got those shoes at ALDO (another brand I really miss here in Greece) while shopping for a pair of ballerina flats. But once I slid my feet in those, I decided it was fate - they were so comfy, I could barely feel the heel. Plus, the design was quite unusual despite the dull taupe color and price was reduced. Sold!