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 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 Sneaker

Sneaking around town in my early fall uniform, with my new DIY bracelet in tow.

 top: COS / skirt, sneakers: ASOS / bracelet: DIY / bag, socks: no name

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The Layers

Early fall layering: trench coat over dress over skirt.

Hanging on to bare legs and/or bare toes whenever possible (i.e., not raining too heavily).

 

dress: Love / skirt: New Look / coat: H&M / shoes: London Rebel / bag: no name / belt: Zara / sunglasses: Komono

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The Cold Feet

With the coldest, rainiest summer I can remember nearing its end,
I'm longing for sunshine while wearing thick tops and layers.
(Nevertheless, I'm not giving up sandals just yet ...)

top: Zara / skirt: ASOS / leggings, bag: no name / sandals: London Rebel

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The Slider

So, this is me succumbing to the slider sandal trend.

The clumsy charm of Birkenstock-type sandals never really appealed to me,

but these are a whole different story. Enthralled with their simplicity (form- and function-wise),
I decided to get a pair (despite their current popularity).

Even with these awkward-ish sandals and an oversized top
(I got this one from a second hand shop for a couple of euros),
I felt quite alluring in this get-up
(while matching this high-slit skirt with heels and a tight top would make me feel tacky).

BTW, yesterday marked this blog's 5th anniversary.

Obviously, I don't get slathered in free designer clothes, attend lavish events,

"design" my own fashion lines, or whatever "high-profile" bloggers do these days,

but guess what? I don't really need any of that.

I do it for the joy of it and that's sufficient for me.

top, bag: no name / skirt: Asos / sandals: London Rebel

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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 Simple Things

Keeping things simple and loving it ...

top: COS / skirt: Dorothy Perkins / shoes, bag: no name / bracelet: H&M

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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 Essentials

If simplicity is indeed the ultimate sophistication, then my style is getting sophisticated as fuck.

 sweatshirt, shoes: ASOS / skirt: New Look / bag, socks: no name

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The Light

After a period of slightly depressing weather, today was a wonderful, sunlit day that brought along some spring vibes I've been yearning for and instantly uplifted my mood. At first I thought the strong sunlight and the shadows it cast would interfere with shooting these photos, but they turned out just right. I intentionally restrained myself from too much editing and left some photos uncropped, even skewed; these little "imperfections" made me smile.

 

turtleneck, coat, sunglasses: no name / skirt, ankle boots: ASOS / bag: Monki / necklace: H&M

P. S. Yes, this is a gray version of my black split front skirt (worn here). I learned that when you really like, want, and need an item, it might be a smart idea to get it in another color, too (or, in my case, in another non-color).

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The Homage

Céline AW 2013/14 was stuck in my head, so I had to get it out of my system.

sweater: Wallis / skirt: New Look / boots: ASOS / clutch: IKEA laptop case / bracelet: via eBay

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