Hello Darlings,
It was anchors away at D&G where messieurs Dolce and Gabbana took a dip in the azure waters of the French Riviera - Make that a long soak. They never do anything halfway, and this collection was no exception, from the first retro navy-striped maillot with a red anchor on the chest to the parade of dresses in pleated gold lamé and chiffon printed with nautical flags and sailor knots.
Drawing inspiration from this fun and absolutely beautiful collection,I decided to give a nautical look a try by downplaying it with a schoolboy blazer.
No Sleep = Looking Good
When you haven’t slept for more than 4-5 hours in two weeks and survive on espresso and red bull, and have a weird buzzing noise in your head, and when nothing else matters AT LEAST TRY TO LOOK GOOD going into the exam …. that was my way of making myself feel like a girl and not a hermit 
P.S. I wasn’t cold since I drive to school and park right across the street and I wore tights… lol
and I wore tights… lolI am wearing:
H&M Striped Dress - $34.99
Talula Wool Blazer - $148
Michael Kors Bootie - $230
Firenze Collection Bag - about $ 100-150 on sale ( I’ve had it forever)
Diamond/Platinum Studs - sweet 16th gift from mommy and daddy
Non- Mineralized Amber Gemstone Ring with a fossil - family jewel
AND BACK TO BOOKS I GO … 
BUT NOT BEFORE mentioning this…
Since, Ive been “locked away” at home with no social interaction, except for profs, and just surrounded by books, espresso machine and a box of red bull … I had nothing left to do except to browse an on-line stores on my ” caffeine overdosing breaks” and of course pick up a few beauties: ( I couldn’t resist or use any common sense… ooh well)
This beautiful Alexander Wang Dress, that I picked up in a last size zero 50% sale from $495 …. ( I hope the duties and taxes are not too high, since that’s where I usually get caught with crazy fees,lol)
ANDThis Trash&Luxury Tee that costs in Canada $68, I picked up for $ 39 —- I feel soo ripped off since I do have a few tee that I did purchase for that crazy price… it should be illegal. lol
I can’t wait for the dress to arrive … I hope it’s not tooo short. It was my only source of excitement or joy this week … UGGGH.
For the past two week, I’ve had the ” when life hands you lemons, make lemon juice” line stuck in my head and I came to conclusion that whoever thought of this line never had to face exam period … Because all I have is more lemons and no lemon juice… OOOH YEA, and I am Missing TORONTO FASHION WEEK - because of exams and research.
ON a POSITIVE NOTE, Halloween is coming, my last exam is on the 27th and I already have the best costume … I love it, Can’t wait to P-A-R-T-Y
Who are YOU dressing up as?
By the way, Yesterday(Tuesday) TORONTO WAS HIT BY LIGHT SNOW …. I just got onto the highway on my way to the lecture and there it was …. in the middle of OCTOBER, but what did I expect… I LIVE IN CANADA, lol.
Happy SNOW DAY?I wish you all a beautiful day
With Love …
Marta
Marta
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29 Responses to Anchors Away - H&M Striped Dress
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hi love.
i’m sure all the students were stopped dead in their tracks with you walking in… stunning sailor
oh my that dress is so sweet.
can’t wait to see it on.
oh dear…snow. I head home in DEC. so I’m soaking up all the heat now.
oh my girl- that caffeine amount is crazzzzy!
i hope you have a wonderful day + get to catch up on your sleep.
x.
ps- we don’t really have halloween here in SA. boo.
Great outfit !!
Love the boots ..
isnt that hm dress comfy? my bf said when i wore it with over the knee boots and lace stockins that i was little bit like edie sedewick. that was huge compliment, and the other day he said i reminded debbie harry! we both like them plus KATE MOSSSS!
NICE TO HAVE A BOYFRIEND WHO HAS SIMILAR WOMANTYPE THAN ME, HA HA!! but how are you doing? you look good, i wish sunday never comes, i dont want to return finland..
Oh my! Stunning! Love the stripes.
You look amazing in that striped dress.
aaw love the dress!
and that D&G collection!
you look SOOO CUTE!! it's so funny, because i just bought a striped dress (green & black) the other day and wore it out the other nite! so fitting w/ ur post
Good luck with studying! At least we have the internet to keep us preoccupied with better things when we’re trying to procrastinate.
I loooooooooove it when Dolce and Gabbana take on nautical things. Anchors and navy are my weakness.
The D&G looks are fab, but to be honest I like yours even more! Sleep or no sleep, you're looking totally stunning Marta!
P.S. Kind of a teensy bit jealous of your Alex Wang purchase…
Hi darling!
This dress on you… FANTASTIC!
Happy snow day in October
xx
i hope you weren’t too cold in that dress! but then again, i’d sacrifice comfort for beauty.
that aw dress is indeed gorgeous darling!! you’ll look amazing in it, no doubt!
xoxo,
La C.
That is quite possibly the most beautiful exam outfit ever. Amazing!
Also, how jealous am I of that amazing alexander wang dress? the top is also adorable - you have such great taste!
I am in love with those sailor outfits! Incredible.
Oh my goodness,
how perfect do you look? Haha. So jealous.
Gorgeous dress as well =)
Crazy that you’ve had snow already. I wish we got snow, we might get a light sprinkling over the course of one day but that’s about it.
You're so pretty, you look great in everything. And what a great figure to boot!
I agree, the first episode of 90210 (more than halfway through) was kind of a let down. But then I sort of got into it a little more. I love Naomi and Ethan! ♥
xo/ fashion chalet
I must say, I think you do nautical better than D&G, and I absolutely adore your outfit!
Sorry about all the exams though.
Hope they will be over with soon!
xoxo,
S-C
helloo lovely!! i’m sure you distracted all the guys during your exam in that outfit!! you definitely looked amazing! good luck with the rest of your exams.. and yay for halloween… i’ll see if i can finish my “costume” in time.
you look AMAZING and i love that stripped dress!
Wooooooowww Such a sexy “Fashion-zebra” !!!!!! Vertiginous gracefulness . . .
A Bientôt, Antoine
the striped dress is great!! love your boots!
you stole the Wang in my size!!….Love it….If you wake up and find it missing in your closet…it was me…:P…when I was looking for that dress from HM it had not even come out yet..I think I saw it in Flare….anyways…cute pics and of course…those boots add the finishing touch
…oh and in response to the BB thing- I really want to go and im like 85% on making it…then we can meet in REAL life instead of just this vast ‘net 
…it would def be aweseom to meet everyone…XXX
I need boots like that before the autumn is gone = very soon.
Oh well the sketch is of a real bathing suite. They were selling it at mycatwalk.com.au but sold out!
It’s by Camilla and Marc.
how are all your exams going my dear? at least you’re looking so great
i love the nautical/sailor look of those stripes and that bag is gorgeous
hope you’re well!
You look amazing! i saw the dress in H&M, but I can't do horizontal stripes
Hope you catch up with your sleep!!!
That Alexander Wang dress is sooooooo pretty! And I adore the bag and jacket
you look amazingly beautiful
haven’t slept for 2 days and not intending to do it for another week - architecture sucks
))
spasibo i udachi s ekzamenami
Love the fun colors and nautical theme!
That dress looks fabulous on you; I love with that coat!
Oh and by the way,
I am going to be a Harajuku girl for Halloween - the real ones in Japan, not the westernized ones Gwen Stefani created.
And snow…interesting! It’s still hot over here.