║today my way║: My style

ESPRIT, Boden, Next and H&M of course

When I convince myself there is actually a need for new fabrics in my life, I double up the fun and shop for us girls together. As Nadia's basics need regular updating we only splurge on a few pieces that are an outfit's game changer and crowns definitely belong among those components. I on the other hand opted for a lot of beloved suede (not pictured but super excited to get them unpacked and loved) however now and again I like to shake things up and try new styles (hello denim shirt!), put new brands on my radar (oh hi, Lands' End), think differently about things I already posses. At least that is my plan for now. So going with as many cooler tones as we possibly can we're hanging on to the last summer vibes in ripped jeans, crispy white embroidered shirts and a lot of cat motifs. May the sales gods be with you. xx

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You haven't been prepared to see me wearing glasses, have you? So I'm taking advantage of my favourite global online glasses and sunglasses store, Firmoo and hiding contact lenses away. For those of you wondering how a gal that is not confident enough to walk around four eyed is shouting out about her new beautiful frames, the answer is brief. As a shortsighted person I needed a break from my beloved, invisible friends being put away each night and greeted again every morning. I also wanted to break up a monotony and add something cool to complement -my not always- stylized look and how does one say no to an accessory for all seasons, in a shade that strikes their fancy? When Firmoo asked me to review their product I literally dropped what I was doing and rummaged through the office drawer to find that eyeglasses prescription. The pair I was super excited about was the one with a crazy pattern inside of frame and a mix of black and brown splashes on the outside called Tortoise. What I loved about choosing the right frame for the shape of my face was the possibility of uploading my photo and having fun 'trying on' different styles and designs to be perfectly sure I liked the way they fit. Totally worked! Once I was happy with the design, I had so many options I could choose from to customize my new accessory for best possible experience.

Although I opted for women's frames, I was hooked on many unisex designs which totally rocked my style. Every pair comes with a beautifully crafted high quality case featuring a map, a spectacle pouch, cleaning cloth and tiny screwdriver were also added to the mix. You are also presented with a detailed 'maintain method' of how to care for your eyewear (such as not to take off eyeglasses with a single hand as it can make the frame deform and which I was guilty of in the past). I've worn mine for over a week and figuring out what makes them work is easy: throw in to that mix of what I've said the delicacy of the product with its incredible durability and I've found the right formula. Made of high quality material can occasionally fall into hands of a curious child of mine but it only makes them more desirable. Oh, and taking an interesting case out of my handbag feels totally cool in any circumstances. I'm loving my new pair! Visit Firmoo website to browse their latest selection, I'm right beside to cheer your finds.

So tell me about you. Do you switch between glasses and contacts or have you made that move for good? Do you enjoy wearing glasses? I'm curious to find out. xx

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tiger heart, outfit post, my style, styling awesome

family photos, threesome activities, tiger heart

Top: Mango ,Skirt: River Island, Bag: H&M, Sandals: Next

I am anxiously awaiting some big moves that will shake the ground even with the quietest of roar. I'm especially excited to witness a few of my personal preferences shift out of the comfort zone I plan to reduce more and more by each week. And the summer has been very supportive to me, I feel I'm capable of anything I attempt to do to my hair, bank account, relationship. I'm ready to put my foot forward hoping to handle new situations with enough grace and gratitude this planet has witnessed. And speaking of feathers - a new routine is next in line to get entirely rearranged - do you think I can style my hair less and still look perfection or somewhere near it? A specific dyeing is in order, a little shredding or a fringe I'm not so familiar with. And I absolutely have to do it now that I told you.

P.S. The photo... We tried to hide from sudden rainpour but got soaked eventually when attempted suicidal walk home. Pictures of a pitiful state we failed to avoid will never make it online. I have plenty of images you may like much more so that we can stay positively connected. Happy Thursday, friends xx

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I CLARIFY THINGS AS I SIT ON WHAT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEEN MADE RIGHT FOR ME

Summer is a moment good enough to reflect on the past six months that are more New Year's resolution related than any other time - half way through the year, half way through bullet points of real life stuff with just enough lacy trimming at the ends to take off big time. How are you guys doing realistically? Or simply how are you doing?

I'm flipping through the diary, so many crossed out entries, highlighted sentences, references taking me to another page - chaos of the best kind. Unstoppable once, it appears I'm only surviving on the hope in the six months there are left ahead, there's no skill in procrastinating, no pleasure in saying yes to the things that take me away from what I really want to do. I've gotten away with it until now however sleeping well at night was never my strongest point. I'm so not all the things I wish I was - productive, consistent, self-willed, disciplined... you sure don't wanna hear some more, it's not healthy at any stage of working on a resolution, idea, project piled sky-high with expectations. There's no actual evidence to say I'm trying, just bouncing off like nobody would recommend. Summer really is a moment of truth. Regardless of what I've said so far, we look in the mirror more occasionally therefore count each calorie more obsessively. We're so aware of who we are days leading to the abundance of glances of others, heat and long summer nights. It turns out the race with time kick starts again, such a thrill, such a smart move. Everything needs time, lots of things require energy, only a few settle for poor concentration. But here's something to make your ears happy: I know what I like to do and what I'm good at. I know how I want my life and near future to be like, I've visualized it more than anything else. If now is not the right time then when?*

* ‘If you want to do anything right, you have to put your heart and soul into it. There are always challenges, but if you don’t love something than it’s just going to feel like a form of torture with no reward. Love your work and no sacrifice will be too big or too small.’ Madonna

Chair drawings used: sketch by Cindy Leveson, contour drawing by Terry Grant, living room chair by Brooke Francesi

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There aren't plenty of T-shirt days in a year over here. Neither there are many exposed toe opportunities. Never mind, I can still exhaust the life out of suede and tighter stitching. In May it's kind of the norm. But as an occasional treat to all mourning the end of season but not its weather, there came testosterone-filled Wheels Festival lasting over three days giving us plenty to see and talk about. Our tourist-attracting town got even more tourist-y with the shoreline bestudded in carrousels, candy floss stalls and bouncing castles. I'm not telling any more - come back to see it for yourself. xx

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This challenge is a funny thing. And by funny I mean responding to questions that were analyzed many times before, like a lot of winters ago - now ready and well thought out to get released from a Blogger draft into wider audience in record time. Except never pausing daily life and my mind buzzing with thoughts of unknown quantity have doubled up the layers resting casually on the backs of subjects I create my life with. Some answers are not applicable anymore and a lot of them needed good re-thinking sessions to be close enough to speak out loud today unlike any other times. So... things I believe in strongly as of this lifetime. Limited to first five.

I believe in potential and natural talents and if staying consistent, hard-working and a little self-willed - anyone can achieve the impossible. I believe humans can do what they want and how they want it, it's up to them if it's happening. We are that lucky.
I truly believe people can change their lives once they change their mindsets. Thoughts carve our reality, everything we perceive around has been created by our minds through attitudes and what we are focused on. Understanding how the Secret works just makes me feel a little more in charge of any days to come, no matter what.
I believe in astrology or should I say - certain conclusions made from daily horoscopes and planet and stars alignment apply to some of my dispositions and obviously Chinese calendar is the most suitable to take advice from if we want to become friends. It can tell more about what sort of girl I am than whoever is in progress of getting to know me.
I may call it karma or plainly 'what goes around comes around' or less dramatically 'what you desire today will be given to you this way or another', most probably to prove you wrong. Highlands always felt a little bit closer to my inner landscape so I dismissed any thought of enjoying the sea. Not soon after life has shown me how wrong I was by making me fall in love with it to its furthest shore.
Freud's theory about personality follows me around like an abandoned puppy: the existence of consciousness and subconsciousness forming an individual's actions, our childhood having major impact on who we become as adults comes complete with all psychic energy being generated by libido. I believe it's true. And then don't think too much about it.

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LIFE IS EITHER A DARING ADVENTURE OF NOTHING

Top: Markus Lupfer for Asos, cardigan: Atmosphere, pencil skirt: River Island, Boots: H&M

It seems like I've run out of dreams. However awkward that may sound, I've noticed a shortage of big plans that eventually turn into reality. So I needed to borrow a dream, an easily approachable and doable project I could rave about in details or sound crazy for generations. Well I'm half-joking, a little sleep deprived to be totally responsible for my ramblings yet the exact proportions of owning a dream and participating in one is absolutely happening. A good idea is undeniably on my list of hot topics and whatever else that gets my heart racing. You mention adventure, my facial expressions will navigate the conversation, you say travel and we're friends for life (it's just a slight warning ;). As a girl who has never ventured outside the UE, a two-week trip to India takes time to make sense and it is the reason why the application form has sat on my desktop for a week encouraging more questions conceived from the ones answered promptly by the organizing body with the time difference delay. My mind is already taking lessons in pottery and gasping at the riot of colour of Holi Festival marking the journey. It is a part of the plan for girls wanting more than just being tourists, they wait to smell, see and feel everything morbidly. Is it embarrassingly late to take on such adventure? Will it mark a beginning of new friendships, more journeys ahead and above all a signature experience enveloping my current motto? It's been a while since I planned a big adventure, I'm still convinced a road trip to Portugal will happen sooner than soon, but India? Far, unknown land of people I meet on regular basis at work, get offers of the best insurance deals over the phone from them and see their children playing happily in my neighbourhood. The itinerary and meeting a person I think I know but I'm sure I like plays a huge role in me considering taking part. It will also motivate me to a disturbing degree to complete many other projects within time leading to departure. I crave motivation, whatever it takes to push me out of my comfort zone will never get over-analyzed. I'll proceed while I'm totally, unnaturally hypnotized by the whole idea.

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ON LESS THAN FRIENDLY TERMS WITH THE MOON

Black & white shirt: Mango, cardigan: Atmosphere, jeans, boots: H&M

I think I find it a bit overwhelming. Not the rate at which the weather changes or new horizontal lines I tend to wake up to every year or even bank's interest rates that shift dramatically when the interest-free period is finally waved up for me to weep at. It all kind of transforms the vibe of a particular time as I'm sure I highly depend on the way the wind blows yet this is not what I'm planning to disclose. It's simply how quickly a thing can drag me up from a darkest place and put me straight in it without a thoughtful consideration. I haven't felt that emotional in a decade, thrilled and low, buzzing with excitement then intensively displaying complicated emotions. It makes me equally feel most alive and drenched to the bones. Today alone I felt it a couple of times with only a short transitional period between the range of emotional outcomes and finally sitting down to write has done me enough good to stay sane. I have to admit I've injected enough sugar and processed food into my diet to start experiencing its questionable magic. And if you ask me if my vegan adventure is far and forgotten, I'm telling you politely - I have a weak spot for all things organic but making it work my way has influenced such dramatic outcomes. After a month of a successful cleanse I know it is fabulous enough to make me wanna continue, day in, day out, home or on vacation, wherever my daring self will go. One step at a time, sometimes two, always in the right direction.

Or else it is the power of a full moon peering into all windows closely viewing my confused emotions. For no good reason and without a good explanation. Join in to help me figure it out.

To stay on a brighter side I'll concentrate on positive things and the weather which is getting more satisfying with every hour. June is just around the corner so not wasting any minute I'll leave to plan a lot of activities from getting to know our seaside more with every visit to learning how to drive. May, I am satisfied with you. xxx

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