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31Mar/0924

Chaotic…

Hello Lovelies,

After a long night and a lovely morning, I am once again writing into the night...starting this week up until May 5 (last day of finals) I am bombarded with work. On May 6, I am leaving for a family vacation to Ukraine... I am so excited, I can't wait to see my family and friends... I've missed them soooo much

I am really looking forward to the trip but not to the 11 hour flight... yuk, hate flying.

I though I would share my excitement with you guys, but I would also like to apologize for not being able to respond quickly to your amazing comments. Your comments and suggestions always brighten up my day and from the bottom of my heart I would like to say " THANK YOU"

New Shapes

Now onto my Spring shopping...well I am trying to experiment with different shapes and textures. This weekend I spend some quality time shopping with my mommy and ended up picking up a few things from my "Spring to- buy list"

I am really excited about these cropped, satin, soft, slouchy, pajama-like, harem style pants (lol)... they are amazingly comfortable and are definitely going to replace my favorite pair of black skinnies.

I broke my first fashion commandment...the moment I tried on these babies, until I checked the label which left memortified... they were partly polyester.I was ready to walk away but I loved them so much....so my mommy talked me into giving them a chance... and so I did on Saturday night, when I wore this outfit out. As bothered as I am to break my own commandment. I must admit they do feel nice and don't wrinkle in the way silk and linen pants do... although I don't think that I am warming up to the idea of wearing polyester, I must admit that there's always an exception to every rule .... man-o-man !!!! lol

I am wearing: Armani Exchange Satin Pants; Armani Exchange Silk Blouse; DKNY Silk Cami (underneath); Bloch patent leather flats; A.V. Max Cuff; Diamond Studs.

As for the top, well I was dying to find the perfect sheer blouse and I did. I got both pieces at Armani Exchange... and I must admit the spring collection is really cute and the quality is fantastic.

Two thumbs up for Mr. Armani for coming up with such a cute and affordable line

But I need your help..... I am pretty shy and although I would love to wear the top with the pretty bra for a night out... do you think it is too much? Honestly... pretty please

Bra or Camisole?

As for the most exciting part, well those are my Bloch flats...I much admit I am going to live in them this summer. I adore them. I used to dance ballet in Bloch shoes and now being able to wear them on the street just takes me back to my dancing days They are definitely the most comfortable and chic flats ever...so worth every penny.

Well, I am off for tonight to do some more writing...

I wish you all a relaxing and beautiful evening!!!

With Love...
Marta

Sources: this is glamorous

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31Mar/097

Perfect Mornings…

Good Morning Darlings,

It is 5:35 am ( Toronto,Canada) and my day is starting/ending on a pretty wonderful note. While the city is still half asleep and there's not much noise out...I am enjoying listening to the birds chipping outside my window, while I am finishing up my art critique.
Definitely the first sign of spring...

I just can't help but smile... and since there's no one to share this moment with, I decided to share it with you

It still amazes me as to how random and tiny thing always make me sooo happy...

P.S. Hope, I am making sense...since I am barely aware, trying to finish my tazo sweet orange tee.

I am off to bed for few hours... but another post coming up a little later today

I wish you all beautiful day!!!

With Love...
Marta

Sources: lolita; Sarah Klassen.

Filed under: ♥ Loves, ♥ Thoughts 7 Comments

29Mar/0917

Sunday Randomness…

Hello Lovelies,

I was just going over some of my books in my " book collection" and just wanted to share one quote with you, hehe.... so not fashion related, but such a powerful quote.

I adore this quote by D.H. Lawrence from " Lady Chatterley's Lover"

" Ours is essentially tragic age, so we refuse to take it tragically. The cataclysm has happened,
we are among the ruins, we start to build up new little habits, to have new little hopes. It is rather hard work: there is now no smooth road into the future: but we go round, or scramble over the obstacles. We've got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen."

Speaking of books... I already made up my summer reading list, haha... I know I am an über loser, but I can't help myself... I really LOVE reading. So here we go:

Vanity Fair - William Makepeace Thackeray
Stealing Athena - Karen Essex
Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie
And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie
4:50 from Paddington - Agatha Christie
The Beautiful and the Damned - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Money -Martin Amis
Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov
The Collection - Gioia Diliberto
Consuelo - George Sand
An American Tragedy - Theodore Dreiser
Camille - Alexander Dumas
The Complete Works of Guy de Maupassant

I am always looking for something new and interesting to read...I would really appreciate if you guys would leave me some suggestion. I am open to any kind of a read

I wish you all a lovely Sunday!!!

With Love...
Marta

Source: maxime ballesteros; lolita.

Filed under: ♥ Books 17 Comments

27Mar/099

Spring Shopping List…

Hello Darlings,

Since I have an idea as to what I need to buy for this Spring, I've finally finished by shopping list.

To Buy...

Skinny Black Jeans - a must.
Boyfriend Jeans - to wear with sneakers on lazy, casual days.Nothing too baggy.
Baggy/Satin pants - a pair that would work for dressing up and down.
T- shirt Dress - to wear with flats and a leather jacket. Easy and simple
Tees and Tank in neutral and nude colors
Girly Flowy Tops
Black Classic Pumps
Sheer Silk Blouse in Black
Bangle with a bow
A pretty ring
Sneakers
White Platforms
Ballerinas
Pretty Necklace
Jumpsuit
Laptop Bag
Pretty Lingerie
Interesting hosiery
A black hairband with a bow - perfect for buns and pony tails

To Keep in mind...

Try an interesting print
Try to stay away from too much black.
Go for pastels and nudes
Go for light and breezy looks
Mix Masculine and Feminine
Neat hair
Gentle Paste colors for mani and pedi
Fresh make up in pretty colors, no dark colors

For now these are the things I need to add to my wardrobe and the guidelines I constantly keep in my head

What are your must haves for this Spring?

P.S. A really special thank you goes out to the lovely Luphia from Luphia Loves for the The Lemonade Award, PROXIMITY award, Honest Award.THANK YOU SO MUCH

As for me, shopping time....

I wish you all a beautiful and relaxing weekend!!!

With Love...
Marta

Source: Fashion Spot

Filed under: ♥ Loves, ♥ Thoughts 9 Comments

25Mar/0921

Goody Two-Shoe… :P

Hey Darlings,

With a university year coming to an end, school is always in the back of my head and this is starting to reflect in my wardrobe including the shoes,lol.

On my way to catch my Renaissance class and then a Starbucks date...I came to realize that my outfit was screaming, " Hello, I am a goody two-shoe" .... And I LOVED it!!! lol

I think that the preppy side in me always tends to break loose every so often and today was the day.

I am Wearing: Talula Babaton Wool Blazer; Club Monaco cashmere scarf and top( I wore a simple black top underneath); J Brand Pencil leg jeans; Juicy Couture Cheer Wool Flat; diamond studs; A.V. Max Cuff.

Playing up my hair with two-french braids and a pony, a monogrammed blazer, and shoes stating " JUICY School of Couture" (it does say that in the back, lol...so appropriate for school,lol).

P.S. By the way, to those of you wondering, the flats are actually warm and really soft... with suede lining and a normal sole. I absolutely adore them, definitely no an average flat.

I marched into my Renaissance class, sat in my usual second row...and I must admit, I've felt more productive in that one lecture than I did in the whole week and I am convinced that it was all because of my outfit and the goody two-shoe attitude.... haha.

I did wear my wayfarers to complete the look...just on the side note, I didn't wear them inside and could never understand those who do.

Do you match your outfit to your mood?

P.S. I got my Bloch Ballerinas and felt like a kid on Christmas Day.... I can't wait to show them to you guys. They are stunning and I am sooooo excited

Boy, I wish I can have an awesome study space like that with that incredible book shelf(I collect books ). I started re-doing my room last summer and I have yet to finish organizing it, maybe this summer I will have more luck.

Special Thank You
I would also like to send out a special thank you to KK from Hard on the Heart, Soft to the Touch ( click to check it out) for the lovely post she did on the Spring/Summer Inspirations: Color Trends. THANK YOU !!!

Well...duty calls.

I wish you all a beautiful day

With Love...

Marta

Source:this is glamorous.

Filed under: ♥ Style, ♥ Thoughts 21 Comments

24Mar/0913

Spring/Summer Inspirations: Bottoms

The Pant

It's Menswear Moment with a parade of cuts for everyone.

Slouchy/ Pajama

Dries Van Noten; Dolce & Gabbana; Salvatore Ferragamo

Low- slung trousers prove that baggy can be better.Meanwhile, the laid-back luxury of pajama pants takes on a whole new meaning with this casual comfortable style

Tailored

Lanvin; Martin Grant; YSL

Classic and figure flattering a definite wardrobe staple in variety of different cuts.

Ankle Cropped

Chloé; Dries Van Noten; Calvin Klein

Perfectly cut to showcase your heels, definitely this seasons must have. I am really loving this cut.

Harem

Rue du Mail; Moschino Cheap & Chic; Ralph Lauren

Channel an Out of Africa sentiment with this safari essential. But, balance your proportions and tuck in a fitted top for defined silhouette.

Soft

Collette Dinnigan; La Perla; Etro

A tailored look becomes more modern in louche fabric. Perfect for those hot summer days. I am dying to have a pair of silk pants.

The Skirt

This stylish piece is a mush-have. Flattering shapes abound.

Pencil

Lanvin; YSL; Antonio Berardi

Stay slim in this sleek universal cut.

Printed

John Galliano; Moschino Cheap & Chic; Anna Sui

With incredibly picturesque prints it is impossible to miss this fun little number.

Metallic

Marc Jacobs; Erin Fetherston; Rodarte

With a glimmering outfit, all eyes will be on you.Perfect for a date or a night out in the city.

Graphic

3.1 Phillip Lim; Cynthia Steffe; Narciso Rodriguez

Strong patterns pop in black-and-white colorways.

Textured

Luella; Isaac Mizrahi; Nathan Jenden

A flirty finish will lend a feminine touch

Next Coming up on Spring/Summer Inspiration: Jackets; Dresses & Jumpsuits; Shoes & Purses; Accessories.

I hope you're all enjoy the beautiful Spring weather

P.S. I am not it is around +2 outside - sunny and really cold. I feed like my excitement, jinked the weather.

With Love...
Marta

Source: style.com; harper's bazaar

Filed under: ♥ Loves 13 Comments

23Mar/0913

Gallery Hopping…

Hello Lovelies,

I am proud to announce that I have finally bought my Art Gallery of Ontario membership and payed a visit on Sunday morning to check out Boucher's Les Sabots for my critique. The gallery was recently re-done by the famous Frank Gehry and I must admit it is quite impressive. In some ways it resembles Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum... it must be that spiral staircase( lol) in others it has that Guggenheim, Bilbao futuristic feeling.

I can't wait to take the architectural tour.... so exciting !!! and every other tour that they offer and buy up all of their catalogs.

Conservative with a twist

As for my outfit it was comfortable and conservative, but I did try something different with my hair...

I really loved what they did with the hair at Carolina Herrera (spring 09) and decided to try it myself but by adding a girly twist - a ponytail, instead of tucking away my hair. It is comfortable and neat, and would definately work perfectly in the summer when it is humid.

I am wearing: Soia & Kyo jacket; Ralph Lauren Top; French Connection Trousers; Michael Kors Oxfords; Accessories &Beyond Bracelets in Gold.

Seriously, if you need a quick get away to spend some time alone and just contemplate about all things beautiful or whatever just pay your local gallery a visit... you'll be surprised as to how awesome you will feel after. For me, this trip definitely reinforced my passion for art and architecture in ways that I never expected...I just hope that my future allows me to continue to discover and work in such wonderful environment.

As for now, I am off to work on my critique...

I wish you all a wonderful day !!!!

With Love...
Marta

Filed under: ♥ Art&Architecture, ♥ Style 13 Comments

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