Touch of Hippie

I must be one of the laziest bloggers on Earth, I really want to blog but I get stuck in this holiday pattern: I'm watching various shows (I'm currently obsessed with House of Cards ) and when the night comes I usually hang out with my friends. Summer is here, in Romania, and I'm loving every minute of it!

Now, you might be wondering where is that 'touch of hippie' in my feminine and classy outfit? I believe it's in this marvellous Chicnova T-shirt. I don't know about you, but I don't pay a lot for a T-shirt. For skirts, dresses, even statement necklaces, sure! Still, I buy most of my T-shirts from sales because I need to own many and also because they strike me as a canvas where you express various thoughts. This Chicnova T-shirt makes an exception, I would have paid a lot for it! It has the perfect print, incredible colors and the best fabric you can wear on such a hot summer.

The photos are a bit different from what you are used to. A dear friend of mine, Cristi, took them using his awesome Nikon D5100. I say 'different' because when we finally had time to shoot these it was the worst light, we had to find corners with shadows or apply effects on the final photos. I like to keep my photos as natural as possible but I chose to trust him on the effects this time because he knows what he's doing. 

What do you think about the outcome?

Chicnova T-shirt, Zara skirt, Zara shoes, Zara bag, Fossil Watch

Slow living

I'm one of those people who strongly believe in seizing an opportunity and creating valuable memories, but this spring was just too much! I can't complain, because so many incredible things have happened to me, but it has been too overhelming. So, in the past three months I had my own mantra: "Work hard now, wait for June". You see, I did the maths (that's the thing about a person who has so many hours of math per week: you start to calculate and plan too much!) and I concluded that I will be free this summer only 3 weeks of June and one in July. 

I found myself craving so much for time: and now that's June and I'm done with all my exams, events and trips, I'm not going to rush anything! I already started reading and I finally saw the HBO documentary: "IN VOGUE: The Editor's Eye" and two romantic comedies (I love a good and deep movie, but sometimes you need a little dullness and sweetness in your life!). Funny thing about these pictures, I wasn't going to publish them because they were taken in May, when I had a blissful weekend of slow living. I was reading and I had my Ipad with me (Whaaat? Don't you read best on the stairs? And how can I stay without my Ipad? )and when my mom saw me she suggested we should take a couple photos "for Instagram" - I know, I love her so much for her brilliant ideas and the fact she puts up with my perfectionism!

You can also see my beloved Chicnova tank top, it has the ideal fabric and the details are charming! This is a simple stay at home outfit and I decided to publish it after all because it matches my current state of mind and also because I wanted to show you that I don't wear feminine dresses and wedges 24/7.  Plus, when I see this look I think of the definition that Beth Meredith and Eric Storm gave for slow living:

" Slow Living means structuring your life around meaning and fulfillment. Similar to "voluntary simplicity" and "downshifting," it emphasizes a less-is-more approach, focusing on the quality of your life "

Still, there's one more thing I'd like to address in this post: my opinion towards the book I was reading at that time, "Can we still be friends?" , written by the editor of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman:

Chicnova tank top, NEXT pants, Marc Jacobs Ipad, Fossil watch

"Can we still be friends? " is the story of three friends who struggle to keep in touch after they finish university despite all the changes they're going through. At first, I wasn't sure I would be into it because the action is set in 1983-1985 and I've already read a lot about that period, but I thought that coming from a genius and creative person like Alexandra Shulman I should give it a try. Best decision I could have possibly made!
You learn something about the fashion scene and what was trending from three  different perspectives: Kendra experiments with hippie and sport clothes, Annie with vintage and colorful dresses at first, and then with beige tones and minimalistic pieces and Sal tries to match her wardrobe to her new corporate job. But fashion is not the main topic, it's just casually mentioned here and there so you can sense their different emotions and their growth into confident women. The author emphasizes the details and manages to amaze with the incredible descriptive passages, you can easily imagine the Portugese or Greek idyllic beaches she sketches. The message is moving and full of heart, and I truly hope it will inspire everyone not to neglect a rich friendship.

Emerald Love

♪ Hearts a mess- Gotye ♪

It's going to be one of those posts- where I actually stay focused on the main subject: the clothes I am wearing. I always plan to do this, but most of the time, my 'fashion blog' becomes more about blogging than fashion.  Oops, here I am, doing it again!

Emerald- I have mentioned this shade a couple times around here, I even wrote a whole post about it on TeenyStyle and I'm sure you know it is the color of year, according to Pantone. I don't usually wear green, but there's something about the lightness of this color that really got me! The idea of an emerald green statement necklace, a funky pair of flats or a party dress really appealed to me. I was lucky to find one thing on my wishlist: THE FLATS, in an unusual circustance. I was out of town and only brought one pair of nude Zara flats which killed my feet, so I decided I should buy a pair of shoes with the budget that I had for a skirt. I walked into the first shop, saw them in pink first and they were the most comfortable, which such a smooth leather! I wasn't sure about the color, but then I saw the emerald version and I didn't hesitate: match made in heaven!

Now, you must have noticed why I am wearing such a simple and casual ensemble: I wanted my new statement necklace to shine! I've always wanted something in this style, so I can wear it to both feminine and edgy outfits, and Chicnova is the best when it comes to making my dreams come true! Also, notice the matching bracelet I also got from their site, I loved its inscription:  "Never say never, cause never is forever".

Such a magical thing, how your shoes and accessories can change a simple outfit completely!

Chicnova necklace, Chicnova bracelet, Marc Jacobs bracelet, Staccato flats, BSB skirt, Zara top, Zara bag, Fossil watch

Come on baby, let's ride!

“She wasn't doing a thing that I could see, except standing there, leaning on the balcony railing, holding the universe together.” -J.D. Salinger

Well, you know you care abot your readers when you reaveal how you look after 2 hours of sleep! I took these pictures on my trip, because I was absolutely overhelmed by the beauty of the landscape. The balcony & my face? Not so fabulous and still, I felt like I had to share one of the marvellous places my country has. There are so many of them actually, it's incredible how we sometimes tend to forget how lucky we are! I love travelling and, although I won't get to visit my dream destinations this year, I decided to stay positive and enjoy the things I encounter.

And since we're talking about amazing things- how cute is my new Chicnova necklace? This is the shade that I call honeysuckle. I have been collecting statement necklaces lately, they just change the whole ensemble.

My advice for you , my dear reader: Travel more and don't only choose exotic destinations, there are always many local attractions we tend to disregard. Manage your time well while you're on the road and don't forget to take your friends with you!


And since we're talking about Chicnova, it's time for me to announce the lucky winner of the giveaway:



Chicnova necklace, Marks&Spencer blouse, Zara pants, Zara flats, Fossil Watch, Zara clutch

Trendy Tangerine & Chicnova GIVEAWAY!

I wrote couple weeks ago for a piece for Teenystyle.com on the revival of this marvelous shade we call tangerine. That was just about the time when the Chicnova team offered a collaboration and I couldn't resist choosing this vividly colorful clutch & a pink statement necklace which you will see soon on the blog.

And speaking about statement necklaces...how do you like the new teal one that I'm wearing in this post? I got it at an incredible price, plus it matches with most stuff in my closet.

But that's not the only amazing thing Chicnova had planned for this blog! As the first spring giveaway of TeenFashionDiary just ended, it's time for me to announce a new one: 

WIN A 30$ COUPON TO SPEND AT CHICNOVA!

Now, there are few steps to go through, and you'd better hurry up because this giveaway will only be open for 10 days! Here's what you have to do:

1. Become a Chicnova fan on: Facebook or Pinterest or Tumblr

2. Register to the site: http://www.chicnova.com

3. Become a fan on TeenFashionDiary on Facebook or Bloglovin'

4. Leave a comment with your register email, the link of your favorite item on Chicnova & your name on the social networks you have followed Chicnova and TeenFashionDiary on.

This giveaway is internationally open and you get to buy whatever you want from their site with your coupon, as long as it's within the price range. Their prices are so afforable, I was shocked I got a bag and a cool necklace for this amount!

THE GIVEAWAY IS OPEN: 31th of MARCH - 9th of APRIL

Outfit of the day:

Chicnova clutch, Musette Boots, Marc Jacobs bracelet, Fossil Watch, Marks&Spencer Sweater, Kookai coat, Camaieu