The Great Grays

#1 - I'm quite fond of wearing gray in spring (as previously demonstrated here and here).

#2 - Second hand has been my preferred way of shopping for several years now;
it's fun, inexpensive, sustainable, and from time to time you can find some real gems,
like this perfect little black backpack (just what I was looking for) for a few euros.

#3 - Thanks to Hold the Eggplant for saying some very nice stuff about me here.

 coat: BeeZee Eco Kid / sweater: Topman / pants: second hand, customized / sneakers: ASOS / backpack: second hand

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The Arya Sense Giveaway

After spending most of January in wonderful Thailand,

coming home felt a bit unpleasant, to put it mildly.
Reading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (highly recommended!)
helped me overcome the funk and bring more awareness, peace and joy into my life.

I intend to resume more or less regular blogging soon, but until then, here's a giveaway.

In collaboration with Arya Sense, we're giving one lucky duck their handmade,

oversized, asymmetrical black top in size S (click here for measurements).

To participate, simply head over to Arya Sense shop, browse the items
and leave a comment with a link to your favorite item under this post.
If you share this post on your blog/website or one of your social networks,
let me know in your comment as well to receive an additional entry.

Please don't forget to leave your email so I can contact you in case you win.

The giveaway is open internationally until March 13.

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The Coat

After a period of frantic, nerve-wracking, and ultimately unsuccessful searching for a winter coat
that would meet at least the most important, if not all of my criteria,
I ended up having it custom-made.

The project was taken on by BeeZee EcoKid, a Slovenian-owned vegan brand
with a set of principles that can be summed up as ethical.

Seriously, there are so many nice things to be said about them that I don't know where to start.

To emphasize the qualities that resonate with me the most,
their designs are vegan, fair trade, exploitation-free, organic and non-toxic, sustainable, and made locally.

I'm very happy with the way my coat looks and feels, but there's also an added value -
knowing it was made without doing harm gives me a certain sense of contentment and peace of mind.

For more about BeeZee EcoKid and their products, visit their website.

coat: BeeZee EcoKid (custom-made) / skirt: New Look / shoes: ASOS / bag, sunglasses, tights: no name

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The Necklace

When it comes to jewelry, my position is pretty much the same as with clothing: less, but better.

I used to wear tons of jewelry on a daily basis, as much as I could possibly hang onto my body;

while that seemed fun to me back then, the mere thought of it gives me the creeps now.

So much clutter - no, thanks!

I've come to appreciate designs that are simple yet strong, striking, and stand-alone.

These days, I actually go without adornment more often than not.

I just don't subscribe anymore to the cliché that every outfit needs to be "completed" with jewelry.

When I do wear a piece, it's most often something industrial and usually a DIY.

However, from time to time I stumble upon a design that just screams "me",

like in the case of this marvelous necklace by ATUKO.

Thanks so much for this wonderful gift that I'll surely be wearing for many years to come!

ATUKO shop on Etsy

ATUKO on Facebook

 necklace: ATUKO / top: Arya Sense

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The Indian Summer

Yeah, that's an insanely original post title, but who cares when the weather is so blissful?
Happily wearing my "superhero top" by Arya Sense.

top: Arya Sense (gift) / skirt: New Look / bag: OASAP (gift) / sandals: H&M / bracelet: no name (from an ethnic shop - Sariko)

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The Simple Hardware Bracelet

Here's why I don't mind an occasional visit to the hardware store.
I bought stuff I cannot name and made this foolproof DIY bracelet.
Tip: I strongly suggest using super glue to prevent the bracelet from falling apart.

 

 

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The Rotation

Even with a fairly limited selection of clothing items in black and white only,

the outfit possibilities seem to be endless.

I haven't been wearing much jewelry these days;
some armor on my left wrist felt like a welcome change.

Thanks to Front Row Shop for kindly sending me this cuff bracelet.

top, pants: second hand / bag: bi.bi / shoes: Zara / cuff: Front Row Shop (gift) / sunglasses: no name

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The Top

Remember Arya Sense?

(See the first installment of our collaboration here.)

I wore their oversized short sleeved black top yesterday
and felt like a superwoman all day long.
Need I say more?

To find out more about Arya Sense and get your own superhero gear,
visit their

Etsy shop
website
Facebook page

top: Arya Sense (gift) / pants: second hand + customized / shoes: no name / bag: bi.bi

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The Meant-To-Be Bag

This bag and me, we were meant to be ...

I've been admiring the exquisite rubber handbags by bi.bi (a Croatian brand)
ever since I first stumbled upon them online.
When I finally visited Zagreb again last month,
I couldn't remember the name of the brand nor where their products could be purchased.
I was angry with myself at first for not having done my homework,
but then I told myself: "If it's really meant to be, it will be."
So I relaxed and almost forgot all about the bags.
On my last day in Zagreb, I was walking down the street
when I suddenly noticed a selection of beautiful black and white items in a shop window.
I went in and asked about the bags, describing them to the best of my ability ...
As it turned out, it was their designer I was talking to.
Long story short, it was obviously meant to be.

top, skirt: ASOS / bag: bi.bi / shoes: Zara / bracelet: unknown

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The Gray Area

Today's outfit is the first fruit of a collaboration I've really been looking forward to.
With the beautiful package from Bulgaria-based creative duo Arya Sense in my hands,
I found myself feeling like an incredibly excited little kid about to open their long-awaited presents.
Having to choose from the three exquisite handmade tops they kindly sent me,
I felt like this gray long sleeved draped top fit my mood best today.
(BTW, isn't gray just a wonderful color for spring?)

If your sartorial taste resembles mine, I strongly recommend heading over to Arya Sense Etsy shop
to drool over their designs and treat yourself to your favorite piece.
For even more info, visit their website and Facebook page.

 

top: Arya Sense (gift) / skirt, shoes: ASOS / clutch: H&M / ring: random object

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The Foil Cuff

This cuff is a product of my long-time fascination with silver foil, combined with my affinity for simplicity (whether it's outfits, nails, or DIY).

You will need: a cuff bracelet, some silver foil, scissors, and some super glue or clear adhesive tape.

Cut a piece of silver foil about 3 cm longer than the circumference of your bracelet and about 3 cm wider than twice its width. Put the bracelet in the middle of the foil rectangle, then wrap the foil around it carefully, turning down the edges to the inside of the cuff and gluing them in place with super glue or adhesive tape.

P. S. Vilda, an online vegan fashion and style magazine, asked me a few questions about being a vegan style blogger. Read the interview here.

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