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║today my way║

autumn mood, mama-daughter
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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31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW

31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW
31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW
31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW
31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW
31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW
31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW
31 FOR 31 PLAN - LIFE MADE LOOK EASY... FROM MY CLOSET'S POINT OF VIEW


























































What do you say seeing so much gray in one place? Yes, darker colours are always a pleasure to team up with... to some extent. They will be a leading theme for the next month and you can observe the glory. I'm not happy with the direction my closet is heading, that's for sure. I immediately reach for new catalogues, bookmark more grayish delight to suffer over account that is being stretched out to impossible amounts and is not getting back in shape no matter how hard I try. I will take advantage of this space and snap outfits upon outfits that might get my approval or will end up inappropriately hung up behind closed door. I admit I have loved witnessing my chest of drawers filling up crazily any given morning, a Tuesday, rain or fog, I loved excitedly open up boxes and quickly put together long awaited pieces on a bony collar and a curve of hips. I swallowed without chewing, I smoked without inhaling but nobody was able to help me figure it out. Things fit but not every piece was adjustable, some added length but had no option to guarantee an easy movement, many felt right to see the world from my shoulders but I haven't been wearing them as often as I thought I would be. And right now accessible, comfortable and right for my guts is what I need for my crazy plan. I itch for being able to throw on things that will miraculously go along together just as I itch for a hair makeover but that's a story for tomorrow. I need a good look at what I'm swiftly growing out of loving or accepting especially in the open-front-of-a-jacket season. 

I see my friend once and forever, H&M is advertising sustainability and conscious buying campaign and that makes me - high expectations girl terribly happy. I don't want to consume my pieces, I want to enjoy them for longer than I can take credit for and donate them when they're no longer nowhere near my most favourite. I demand longevity of my clothes and quality over quantity instead. I really don't mind showing up in something tenth time in a row if I know how to style it up perfectly using only a couple of key pieces. You know, the way those key pieces are ready for me. It will be fun to meet them, until then I hope I'll have the time of my life with this project - 31 pieces for the next four weeks. I'll have no idea where it gets me but having fun with it is a must. H&M is committed to provide fashion for conscious customers - reduce, reuse, recycle is the direction they go. They say you can wear their sustainable materials and love them for many years but if you don't you can leave them at any of their store and they'll give it a new life. I'm on board.  

Anyway, enjoy my over-exposed closet and have a blast of a weekend! xx

If you want to read more about H&M Conscious Actions - here's the link.
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FOR THOSE SEEKING GLAMOUR TREATMENT

FOR THOSE SEEKING GLAMOUR TREATMENT



Can I wear it just now? Pair it with the rest of fifty shades of grey in my closet (with occasional citrus hue and friendly pastel)? Weather forecast will not mind, in fact it slowly gives me permission to live in this pretty dainty accessory practically alongside anything I already own. Those of you who know me well (like know me inside and a bit out) will understand why Fossil Ladies Georgia watch is an enormous bag of win - it will go with almost every piece on my hangers, the genius design confuses the senses shouting masculine on the front but whispers feminine on the back of wrist (pretty adjustable chain bracelet unfortunately not seen on the picture). I never felt so sure about something so small and delicate but I guess my personal motto adjusts well to what dominates this spring. By far the easiest (and possibly cheapest as I could win this) way to incorporate some power accessory that will never get neglected. So something tells me to keep raiding my closet. I can see it with neutrals and brights, can you? x
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PERFECT SLIDING INTO THE WEEKEND
PERFECT SLIDING INTO THE WEEKEND
































It's not that I don't like rain but it no longer adds this element of unexpected to everyday chores, it's all about luck these days. I never realized an umbrella will happen to be among my indispensable essentials but you never stop learning, being inspired and annoyed all in one. At first I thought I'd escape the neighbourhood but before I knew it it kept raining throughout the county. It is really about luck. And for once I'd love to be able to remove my make up using cleansing wipes and a light liquid formula instead of having it smudged all over my face. It takes a bit of skill getting it wiped to achieve socially acceptable aesthetics.  

You need advice on old, used and unusual? Hey, welcome! Don't even take your shoes off! I have been thinking about starting a spring series about that many vintage, antique and curiosity shops around my area to help make those decorating decisions much easier and get inspired myself. I spend the majority of strolling down the streets on searching for unexpected nooks in between stores, bars and flower stalls. There's a lot going on on the streets of my town that intrigues, comes out of nowhere offering what once worked and still can. Just to warn you: this experience may be life changing.

All this practice and I may loose the position of Nadia's stylist. Am I sad? A little. Am I thrilled? More than a lot! Just recently I moved her dress rack low enough so she could get her hands on it and keep encouraging her to choose whatever she likes (therefore not too many Pre-School Boutique posts). She doesn't plan, doesn't potter, wants everything chosen in an instant to look fabulous there and then. When my powers are restricted creating something herself changes the whole perspective. It may be a little odd, a tad against the weather (cardigans always in rotation), a whole different way of looking at fashion but the trick is to feel good in any combination of fabric and I'm totally enjoying the vigorous growth of little fashionista. What's changed? She skips layers and bland colours altogether, most definitely turns to wearing the same thing over and over again. As she's become very hesitant to new arrivals I have decided to always seek her advice in online shopping and stop buying things on my lonesome shopping trips. The importance of finishing touches on the other hand will get figured out somehow.     

Have an awesome weekend!
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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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MY VERSION OF FALL


MY VERSION OF FALL
MY VERSION OF FALL
MY VERSION OF FALL
^^ Sweater: Mango, Cardigan: George, Leggins: Atmosphere, Boots: New Look, Shopper: H&M ^^





































































































































































































I predict this combination of woolen stitches will not happen again. Not in this colour burst let alone the weather so you gotta admire it while it lasts. Seen in action under jackets or dug under overcoat will make no difference for the camera especially the one I can only operate in 5%. As per images truly the moment in between acting fashionable and getting ready for winter dashed off with the ones and only above. But moving on, it never occurred to me tight-fitting in all the effective places garments were meant to be temporary in my life. My journey in tight exposures is ending but I like how my closet is turning out. I think I've figured out the thing about baggy and oversized and boyfriend's if you wish. The thing is that it accentuates just right all the goodness underneath. Not too obvious of course, there must be a guess involved. Loose-fitting is wonderful just for the fact that suddenly resumes the good stuff. And with good stuff I'm all darn predictably useful: rationing Christmas kept me busy this past week. Before I knew it I had four people ticked off of my crumpled list (and the most demanding age covered!). Ordered, wrapped that I don't even mind re-ordering and re-wrapping some more. Your Christmas shopping done already? Before December? Holy llama! November days even? Get a glimpse into how my organized brain is working. I have no interest in impulse-buying or I-really-have-to-take-it-home buying but once I'm done with essentials and necessities I still have time for super unpractical and what-fors. So my timing is spectacular, doesn't it excite you?  (particularly including my husband in the question). x
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