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There's something ever so enchanting about nature in spring. Of course, artificial beauty has its own charm. I'm an architecture junkie. Whatever defies the laws of physics or simply is glorious in its construction and structure- I love it. But the feeling I get from seeing all the blossoms appear every May is completely different and actually quite hard to put into words. It really does feel like the world is coming back to life and it's so empowering. In spring, I always feel the need to try new things- wear combinations of garments I usually wouldn't, experiment with colors and so on. So here I am, trying out the whole romper thing. I know rompers have been around for a long time; in fact, I've had this one from Casper&Pearl for over a year, but never wore it. Thus, when the time came for me to pack and leave to a warmer place, I realized that the amount of summer clothes I own is very limited-- half of my wardrobe consists of coats and faux fur-- which forced me to pull out some ensembles that never got to see the light outside of the house.

I'm currently in my couple of last weeks of school... ever. After these two weeks and then a relatively long period of exams, I will be done with school for good. Stress and excitement are both on the menu right now and I'm pretty certain that it will remain this way for a while. At least until I get my hands on that diploma.

SAVAGE BEAUTY

Zara fur scarf+trousers, Morgan leather jacket, h&m booties

My spring holiday kicked off with a trip to London. I stayed there for a week- a couple of days on my own and then five days with a friend. We had an amazing time- toast and fresh fruit salads in the morning, watching Orange Is The New Black (which surprisingly enough has now become a series I really like, although I was skeptical about it at first) in the evening, exploring different parts of the city during the day. While Brick Lane and the entirety of Camden are charming in their own ways, I fall in love with South Kensington and its neoclassical architecture every time I go there. This time I ended up in that part of town because I was eager to finally visit the Alexander McQueen 'Savage Beauty' exhibition held at the V&A. It is no secret that I've been admiring McQueen's work since I was twelve. I remember showing my friend the collection entitled "The Horn of Plenty" back in 2009, and while that friend of mine was having none of it, I was going crazy over the avant-garde silhouettes, the theatrics and the whole concept of the show. I'm pretty sure that was the turning point for me- the moment I realized I, too, want to be in fashion, creating art in the form of garments, but also putting on a show for people to watch and enjoy. The exhibition was inspiring and absolutely stunning, to say the least. It felt unreal to see McQueen's work up close, I wanted to soak up as much of that breathtaking atmosphere as I could, it truly was splendid. One of my favorite parts had to be the hologram of Kate Moss, floating in the air dressed in a swirly-fabric gown. I always admired McQueen's wish to incorporate modern technology into his shows. It gave them a futuristic-romantic feel. All in all, this exhibition made my stay in London even more amazing. I already miss it so much!

KNIT HAPPENS

Wildfox sunglasses, Zara dress

When it comes down to dressing casual, anything knitted will do the job. It's all about slightly shapeless, non-restraining garments, anything that makes you feel free and comfortable. As much as I love dressing up, sometimes I do enjoy putting together a simple outfit like the one in these photos. Yeah, they're also from Venice. I had such a great time there, it's difficult to part with the memories, so I keep the photos coming! However, this is the last of it, I promise.

I've been feeling quite sick for the past few weeks, it's always hard to cope with the changing weather. The transition from winter to spring always manages to catch me off guard- the temperature outside rises by a few degrees, I go for a walk without a scarf and the next thing I know: I'm feeling sick and spend my days watching 'The Office' and drinking tea. I'm not complaining (too much). Hopefully, you guys are having a better start of spring!

DARK SOUL

Zara faux fur coat + shoes, h&m gloves+clutch

Another, more picturesque title for this look could have been "golden treasures in the depths of a dark blue stormy sea", if you wish. I fell in love with this navy fur, there is something so dark and yet royal about it, which of course is why I was instantly drawn to it. What is more, this somber vibe is all that surrounds me these days. I'm currently in the middle of my exams -- two out of six, done -- and I must say it's not exactly the most fun I've ever had, keeping in mind the stress and all that.

COBALT

Stefanel shawl, Asos hat, Zara pants, Jeffrey Campbell 'Prickly' platforms, h&m sunglasses+clutch

Photos from autumn. Contrasting blue with the yellow and orange leaves. Autumn is the dreamiest of all seasons to me. While winter and snow make the world appear smaller and cozier, autumn makes it seem like there are no boundaries. All the rows of trees that have dropped their leaves create an endless alley towards the unknown, which I find so beautiful.

I found this blue shawl somewhere in the house ages ago, but only decided to wear it now that I gifted myself a fedora of the same color. It's like they belong together- edgy elegance combined with glamorous tomboy.

I would also like to wish you all an amazing start of 2015! Enjoy every moment of it, make it good.

REFLEKTOR

Pull&Bear jeans, Jeffrey Campbell 'Prickly' platforms, COS coat, clutch c/o Banggood.com 

One can't go wrong with jeans and a white blouse. The simplicity of that combination opens the door to endless accessorizing possibilities and I, of course, went for what could be called a 'futuretro' vibe, combining both vintage-looking garments and edgy statement accessories.

It's all about mixing mundane pieces with eye-catching unusual ones. They complement each other so well, creating a contrast between two styles and merging into one simultaneously.

With the days getting shorter and natural light disappearing in earlier hours, I've turned to reading a lot. The embroidered settee next to my window has become the perfect place for a good book, a cup of tea and occasionally some macaroons. It's soothing and calming, especially on stressful schooldays and let alone autumn evenings- for some reason this transitional moment of the year is the hardest for me. 

What's helping me get through this right now is Salvador Dalí's autobiography- yet another shocking work of art by the provocative artist. It gives you a feeling of insanity. It's ever so strange yet fascinating to read a person's whole life story told by the person them-self, especially when they have such delirious thoughts and a very high idea of their own persona. A great and inspiring read, to say the least.

Blood Orange

Clutch c/o Banggood.com; Zara suit; Jeffrey Campbell 'Prickly' platforms, h&m sunglasses

"Blood orange... She's so pretentious. Shut up, it's f*cking red". Yes, I may have been watching Project Runway again. And yes, I am yet again clothed in a suit and this is certainly not the ultimate one you'll get a glimpse of. I'm aware you have hitherto witnessed me sporting my bright pink suit and now this beautiful red one that I purchased from Zara last winter, but there are more of these bad boys to make appearances on the blog. I went for what has become my signature look in this past year: black coat plus baroque-printed scarf plus whatever goes underneath. That's how it's done: top that off with some lipstick, a clutch (thanks for this bejeweled treasure, Banggood!) and about two to three kilos of chains around your neck and you're good to go!

This past week has been crazy-wazy for me. Two festivals- Summerfestival and Rock Werchter, both amazing. Hearing all of the songs I usually listen to on my iPod being played on huge speakers and then seeing some of my favorite bands performing live (Alex Turner.... swoon...), dancing in a crowd for hours, which subsequently led to not feeling my legs the next morning... It surely was a couple of nights to remember. It's kind of difficult to get over the usual post-concert depression, but I'm coping with it; thankfully there's ice cream and macaroons to prevent me from going insane. Summer's exactly what I was hoping it to be and as I promised to myself, I've started painting and drawing again, which is proof that everything is stress-less. I'm in my own little oasis, enjoying every minute of it.

Rhombus

Pants c/o Awwdore.com, Platform shoes c/o Sammydress.com, Hollow cross cuff c/o Alohahelsinki.com, Sunglasses c/o Choies.com

As it turns out, I have a huge thing for printed pants. I've strayed away from leopard and paisley in the recent few months (goodbye, "grunge" times), but I'm re-discovering other patterns to sport. In this case, rhombus. It's as graphic as a regular checkered print, except it has a more obscure harlequin vibe... and I love it. Bold and statement-worthy, that's what always attracts me. Just like these swirly retro sunglasses that I'd completely forgotten about until I cleaned out my accessories storage the other day (talk about productive post-exam hours). It's crazy how many little treasures one can find and enjoy again after rummaging in piles of... well, all sorts of stuff. I've also welcomed a lot of new additions to my jewelry box, like this cuff from Alohahelskinki, as well as a couple of necklaces from their shop which you'll be seeing on here soon. 

What is more, I've finished my exams earlier this week. I was rather impatient to wait to wake up every day with the sun caressing my face, suddenly becoming aware that I can do anything I desire without having to think about when to go to bed or how early I'd have to get up the next morning. I'm planning on dedicating more time to painting, as I've recently- and may I add, very randomly- decided to buy a canvas and some acrylics, as if to compensate for the long period of time when my collection of paint brushes had been left unused. Speaking of, it's about time to take up what once was another activity I'd spend most of my time doing: blogging. I'm expecting myself to publish much more content than I ever have. I'll do my best to keep my own promise with the intention of not letting you or myself down. It's a deal!

Luring

Dress c/o Lashes of London, UO Bag, COS coat Shoes c/o Shelikes

A light summery breeze made her hair dance and her dress twirl as she looked upon the sun. I have just gone through my last day of school before exams. After that- summer holidays will begin. Good music smoothies, camping and hanging out with friends, that's what it's all about! Also, summer clothes. Dresses are just the next best thing after an elegant suit, which as you by now may know is my favorite look at the moment. The best is the fact that now I have an excuse to wear sunglasses (because the fact that I like having shades on my eyes during cold times seems to be weird to some people). We've got a serious case of a man-repeller over here!

pearls & chains

sweater c/o Awwdore.com, h&m hat, Zara clutch+shoes+pants

If there's anything for me to be addicted to right now, it must be hats. I've found myself in many situations where I'm unable to walk past one of these wide-brimmed beauties without stopping to have a closer look and eventually buying it for my hat collection. Elegant and classy, the way I like it. This ensemble has a Chanel vibe to me, the laid-back suit look topped off with a bold clutch (this one's probably one of my best purchases from Zara). 

I'm off to Portugal this Sunday. I've been all over the place lately, especially because exams are approaching once again. Hectic. I'm going to enjoy the week off school I am so lucky to have at this time in the year, savor every bit of it!