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IF YOU FANCY CREATING YOUR STORY
IF YOU FANCY CREATING YOUR STORY
IF YOU FANCY CREATING YOUR STORY

















I told you before I don't lay a finger on what Nadia is wearing these days. It was a hard decision but the good news is she can tell a fantastic story with the things that get pulled out of the closet. It doesn't colour match and is worn in a least subtle way that almost feels like a work of art but my eyes carve visual interest so it works for both of us equally well. However to tell this story, upcoming Valentine's day was our starting point of inspiration making the most of Nadia's existing shade and motif preferences. Nothing is fighting for attention but definitely catches the eye at the right time and in the right light. You see layers which I have contributed to creating so my advice is still holding strong. As long as it blends with everything else and is totally invisible she agrees to this kind of treatment. Otherwise literally starts again adding sheen and colour, texture and doesn't even stop there. Because that's pretty fundamental for getting an instant sense of achievement. Thanks for visiting the boutique. x        

IF YOU FANCY CREATING YOUR STORY
White turtleneck, Blouse with a girl appligue: George, Skirt: H&M
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LAYERING WILL ALWAYS BE A THING
LAYERING WILL ALWAYS BE A THING

























I am a serious fan of onion layers and reusing leftovers. As we're not talking food here you're welcome to an explanation. There’s something incredibly sad about putting away those barely used in generous English sun summer tops on the far ends of drawers and underneath beds before they've gotten a real exposure so I wanted to challenge myself and create longer life for those still loved pieces. So they're gearing up for their extended five minutes of fame. Is it long sleeve season again? Worn responsibly on top of fabric covering bare skin summer vests and T-shirts are game again! We've done it before and will continue to do so because there is always going to be lots of summer leftovers in our closet and we're quite happy they're not going anywhere anytime soon. Thanks for visiting the boutique. x

LAYERING WILL ALWAYS BE A THING
LAYERING WILL ALWAYS BE A THING
LAYERING WILL ALWAYS BE A THING
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NO DRASTIC WARDROBE DECISIONS JUST YET
NO DRASTIC WARDROBE DECISIONS JUST YET

Things race along with and without reason these days and my duty is to keep a wide eye on their intensity especially when one's world is seen a lot from other side of the camera glass. I can make it lie but only for as long as the shutter button is half pressed before the light emerges in visible form of objects, colour saturation, faces. Those I'm never enough of noticing. No longer a baby I'm photographing, the series will not be about preschooler anymore and the realization is already making me cringe. Yeah, it might be fun if she allows me to rekindle our love affair with the Canon body when she's 16 (hardly believe it but let's keep dreaming) pulling together a box of clothes to play a little dress up. Maybe she'd even bring her girlfriends to satisfy crazy mum's wish to keep this blog alive. Hey, why not? Now that I'm aware of that, of how fast it's happening I'm becoming weirdly passionate about it. I'm sure we'll have fun dressing up no matter our age or style defined permanently or only for weekends. I'll let it come, battery ready and charged. Until then I'm insanely fond of little adventure we're having. Sequins or not, we're still a game.     

Related on balmy days: We still haven't put the heating on, not once. What a bravery! But no, our windows point straight into sun's face on most sunny days and we live on the top floor of a fairly new building so yeah, it's pretty warm until our first snot. Stay tuned for that magic moment our radiators will have their say. Thanks for visiting the boutique. x
NO DRASTIC WARDROBE DECISIONS JUST YET
NO DRASTIC WARDROBE DECISIONS JUST YET
^^ Tee: H&M (how could not!), T-Shirt, Sequined skirt: George ^^
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PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE: WHEN COLOUR GETS TOO ADDICTIVE
PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE: WHEN COLOUR GETS TOO ADDICTIVE
PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE: WHEN COLOUR GETS TOO ADDICTIVE
^^ White shirt: Young Dimention, Vest, Embroidered skirt: Vertbaudet, Silver sandals: Boden ^^









































































Bright and colourful rainbow on fabric was always speaking to us louder than any other effect achieved on cotton. Details, patterns, embroidery were added to the mix but we liked turning to pastels and plains just as we liked the opposite vibrant shelf. Those photos were taken earlier this year before going on a short trip with my friend so all we cared for was comfort and layering in case the weather changed significantly. We follow this rule on most occasions combining it with Nadia's choice for colour or funny character she's seen on a silver screen. Since this September any outfit that shows out the door comes together because of important factor that is giving Nadia independence in putting it on and/or taking it off without much help from an adult. So we're talking skirts, leggins, press studs, slip on shoes, Crocs (their end of life ceremony was held in our bathroom before putting them away for winter).    

I am attracted to classic shades personally so white has been a key colour when creating many visually pleasing attires. On a lightly tanned skin which you just can't avoid even when slapping tons of sun cream on and with that blonde-going-lighter-and-lighter-in-the-sun locks - white, cream, beige could get a little obsessing and become most exciting summer trend. And I'm realizing now we've never had much love for all things floral, just occasional seasonal dress or little nail decorations. Maybe next summer? So on a path to epitomise individuality as well as comfort and encouraging independence - narrowing our fabric selections down to few basics in more compromising colours is the way to create some magic. Thanks for visiting the boutique. 
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PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE: GREY IS NEW EVERYTHING
PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE: GREY IS NEW EVERYTHING


Although I've spent six days away from my little girl to date, it's still like a continuous weekend for us over here. Yes, I often feel the urge for a proper daily routine with meals at certain times and bedtime at such but when you work occasional night shifts and burn out the excess energy (like there is any) according to weekend rota - you just play along with weather and whatever little gal has on her mind that day. From dressing up to painting nails, drawing faces and kneading the play dough, playing hide and seek and a lot more while we're out on the slides or picking shells that can still contain a living creature. We're still a few dreary months away from making room in our drawers for school uniforms with matching tights and overalls which aren't really the girliest outfit one can imagine but that will only let us enjoy last year of fluff, frill and colour even better.

Now, I was going to talk about grey to balance it out with the upcoming pink explosion. It's been spreading all over our household like a mild outbreak of chicken pox, sure thing we'll make a good use of all that's still left to swish in grey. But really, playing with any colour can be amazing if you're so into that. x 

PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE: GREY IS NEW EVERYTHING
PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE: GREY IS NEW EVERYTHING
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BALLERINA MAKES HER MOVE
BALLERINA MAKES HER MOVE
BALLERINA MAKES HER MOVE
Birdie top: George, Voile skirt: Vertbaudet, Summer jacket: H&M, Flower earrings: Claire's




































































We get up, wash, dress and spend minutes before heading out displaying our best choreography. It happens roughly every half an hour throughout the day and special ensemble is not absolutely necessary but on many Saturdays when Nadia is ready for practicing her pirouettes at her ballet classes we feel like giving her skills a proper spotlight.  

I can't wait for the final class of this term when we will actually get to see her prancing in the turquoise tutu or any matchy-matchy from neck on to her shoes outfit. Part of me has been wanting to purchase a mauve leotard and pink voile skirt with accompanying leggins, ballet and tap shoes every girl in her group sports but the other part is the reason for keeping her as individual as possible but I guess it's time to let her be "like the other girls" so she can feel a part of the group and wonderfully unique at the same time. So from next term we'll stock on pink and it will just be pretty darn awesome.

P.S. I'm extremely lucky to enjoy my holiday on the day of Nadia's big performance. It's daddy's treat to accompany her to ballet school every Saturday so make room for mummy, please! x
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PRE-SCHOOL BOUTIQUE
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Catalogues of kids summer/spring collections have marked my carpet through their fat bodies piled up next to walls sitting quietly in the shadow of my sofa. Whilst I would normally allocate hours for looking through their glossy pages I have been constantly challenged and insanely provoked by the moody weather never getting a chance to dress my girl the way this time of year encourages. Neither short sleeves nor bare toesies played in the sand yet, summer hats and strappy sandals never peaked out of their colourful shoe boxes. Get to look around for abandoned autumn brochures from last season and splurge on hoodies, tights and jumpers. But we're not those who complain (for longer than it is socially acceptable) and use what we've got for the weather we're subjected to. It can still shout happiness and fun in its thicker fabrics. So if bare skin is still off, we've covered it with deep colour, spring pattern and happy motifs. This way we can handle you, moody skies for a little longer. 

Thanks for visiting the boutique and may the sun be with you! 


^^ Enter my sunglasses giveaway here to win super stylish sunnies! 

Giveaway closes this Saturday x ^^
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Pink hat: Primark, Fuchsia turtleneck: Vertbaudet, Chiffon blouse: Young Dimension, Jeans: Debenhams, Shoes: Vertbaudet

When we first bought this chiffon tomato red (as Nadia would say) blouse we didn't realize how often it would jump out of the drawer and become our best-loved item. Curious to replace famous characters (mostly Minnie or Daisy) for a flowery embroidery she is asking me for pairing it with almost everything we've collected so far. And I keep saying yes to tomato red blouse neglecting all other vegetables. 

Thanks for visiting the boutique and have a happy weekend my lovely readers! x
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 Flower hair slide: Claire's, White roll-neck T-shirt: Vertbaudet, White blouse with flower 
motif: H&M, Black polka dot skirt: F&F, Beige suede boots: Vertbaudet

Serious fashion posts call for serious colours and patterns... no, not really. We can happily play with shades and prints, forget the season adding blooming plants and pose for the camera pretending we are ready to fly on holiday. If you're three year old and over... As much as I am involved in creating tiny outfits I have been thinking about having fun with a 'mama-daughter' matching number. I think it's super cute to turn up (in occasions) looking alike and differentiate in size only. Do you? Hope you'll like what I come up with :) Thanks for visiting the boutique.

P.S. Happy birthday to my wonderful sister-in-law! Party hard!!!
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Flower hair slide: Claire's, Roll-neck T-shirt: Vertbaudet, Light checks blouse: Vertbaudet, Jeans shorts: Next

After some of my wildest shopping trips I can totally struggle with squeezing all new clothes into a tiny dresser space Nadia has in our joint wardrobe. Before they even make it to the shelves, they're laid in front of me or hung in the air as I stretch my hand out while inspecting their softness, playfulness or just colour no longer reserved for others. It's kind of a welcoming ritual I celebrate until the first stain or hole. Buying for Nadia is so addictive, combining the old with the new is shouting to me even louder through accessories and textures so I hope you'll like a new feature on the blog - dressing up myself isn't nearly as fun as my little girl, I'll show you how it's done through weekly Pre-School Boutique petite fashion moments (the choice is never easily approved but we're trying ;)

Two tips for little fashionistas: want to wear shorts all winter? Layer up a pair of tights and leggins to keep warm from the waist down. Feeling spring in the air but the blouse is still risky on its own? Hide roll-neck underneath for extra comfort. Thanks for visiting the boutique.
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