Fall/Winter 2013 : Trend Report I

It's officially autumn. I've never been fond of this season, but I tried to find a silver lining. Sure, I sometimes enjoy the rainy days, with a warm cup of tea in one hand and a marvellous book in another, but it's not enough.  Therefore, I found myself a fall outlet : fashion. I find an imense joy in buying the September issue (last year I chose the iconic Amercian Vogue and Elle UK) and writing about the trends I spot in my notebook. This year it's going to be even more amazing as I have a Moleskine especially designed for the fashion addicts and the Elle Collections Catalog.

I thought it would be great to share my observations and style tips with you on, let's say, 3 trends every once in a while. You shouldn't buy your clothes according to the trends, but it's nice to refresh your closet with something stylish every once in a while. I also love the fact that once I start researching I come across to amazing fashion brands. This season brought me Footwear Etc. , I just can't take my eyes off their amazing bags, such a colorful variety (you'll see how I would style them in the collages below)!

This week, I would like to talk to you about the following trends:

Miu Miu boots, Footwear Etc. bag, Chanel bracelets, Marc Jacobs Watch, Topshop Jumnper, Topshop Denim Shorts, Asos Leopard Belt, PerkyPosters poster, Ted Baker Iphone case

Thigh-High Boots - Flat or with outrageously high heels, these boots will be your allies this fall! When you feel like taking out your mini skirt (leather/ floral / in a bold color) or your denim cut-offs for a spin these boots are the perfect match. If it's early September you can even get away without wearing tights.

Charlotte Olympia shoes, Footwear Etc. bag, Chloe wallet, Zara dres, Chloe belt, Burberry trench coat, Chanel earrings

Oversized bags - It's not secret that a woman's bag is a little wonderland and  that whether you're a successful business woman or a college student you need to carry a bag which is big enough. Seems like it's high time to invest in one, this season you'll find a great variety in the stores!

Christian Louboutin shoes, Footwear etc. bag, Lanvin dress, Lanvin golden cuff

Embroidery - The fashion market has been crowded with so many brands in the last years! They all try to stand out by designing different prints and patterns and this constructive competition comes in our advantage. This fall you'll notice special embroidery on sweaters, skirts, tights, dresses, even evening clutches! I definitely want to buy an embellished sweater, it strikes me as a statement piece I need to have in my closet. 

What about you, what do you plan to purchase this autumn?

Girly cases & fancy weekends

♪ Caro Emerald - Back it up ♪

You know me and my obsession for girly stuff (it's always so sweet to see my photos reblogged on Tumblr with captions like 'sweet' and 'super girly!!'). I haven't always been like this, I told you before, it's just that I choose to surround myself with cute and sweet things just to bring some sparkle and sunshine in my life. Whenever I'm tired or super busy (like I was this weekend) I like to take a break and maybe spoil myself in some outrageous yet super fun way- so what if I have to girly illustrations in my room or a pink Marc Jacobs ipad case? The little things really count and yet I was lacking something- a super cool phone case!

Iconemesis just happened to contact me at a right time and I was so happy of the prospect of this collaboration. This UK-based brand has the most fancy and creative designs I have seen in a while! It took me a little too long to decide which one I would like, I mean they don't have only pastel-toned cases and I was thinking to choose something edgier until.. I found the Fifi Lapin cases! Sweet Heaven of girliness, I can tell you for sure, and I was so confussed which I would like to have. In the end I found this adorable case with bows all over it and I concluded that "less is more"!

I love it so much, and yet as I was writing this post I noticed that they have 20% OFF at everything , so I'm really considering still getting a Fifi Lapin case. Therefore, I made a collage and I would really apreciate your advice, it's just that they are all so cuteee:

Lovely, lovely , lovely- right??

Have an amazing week!

PS: Thoughts on the new banner , anyone? Should I change it back to the old one?

InstagraMary

Before I start with the aim of this post, please take a look at my oh-so-wanted golden choke necklace I  have just received yesterday (you can also buy it online here). I cannot wait to show you how well it matches a particular outfit!

Now, hello there!  Absence once again, posting in a rush once again, but this time is all about telling you that I figured out how we can keep in touch without me struggling to post on a regular basis. I'm sure you have all heard about Instagram and that plenty of you even have an account. I don't usually pick a favorite social network, but this is the one! I love being on Instagram more than anything because I can keep everyone who is interested updated and I love how I can post about the little things (like my light dinner) or the live coverage while shooting for an outfit post. I am @marymanaila there and no worries, I have figured out everything! If you don't have a phone that supports Instagram or you're just not fond of the app , you can see all the news at the web version of my profile.

For those who didn't know about this, I am more than happy to show&tell how my  hectic week was(with photos taken from my Instagram  profile, of course):

Here it's me matching pearls with Mademoiselle Chanel, haha. 

This is a photo I took Friday night when I attended a fancy ball with an 'black&white' dress code. This also represents a sneak peak of the outfit I've been trying to post here for the last three days.

  

This is the lovely dinner I had yesterday ! Oh, I love those sweet potatoes and refreshing strawberries for dessert! Nevertheless, tea keeps me sane :)

Mint affair again, this time with matching lavender flats. You'll see more of this outfit in a few days , hopefully. And aw, have you noticed there's a mint ice cream in my hand?

The most lovely print for a couch, not mine unfortunately, but still incredible!!

Another photo from the ball, the location was divine!!!

Incredible ice cream cake my baby sis had for her name day. It was so delicious and incredibly looking at the same time!

Again the genius necklace.

Well this is my life lately (@marymanaila), what about yours?

Sweet about me

♪Sweet about me- Gabriella Cilmi♪

I had some rough days and I needed a break. Things like this happen and although work and/or learning is very important, you have to know when it's enough and be able to take a break. 

That's the tricky part- how to make time for yourself? I don't know, it all depends on several factors but what I do know is that you shouldn't give up on your need and find a way to make it happen. Although some may consider this rather unuseful I have to emphasize on the fact that it does make a difference! Leisure time is something you shouldn't ignore, because it's something you need for your own health.

Please note that I'm talking about those kind of days when you are just super busy and you barely sleep , not about the ones when you 've got plenty of time and you just spend it daydreaming.

I am going through that kind of phase, when everything is just so crowded and important that I can't fit 'time for myself' in the schedule anymore. The day I showcased in the photos above was by chance, completely unexpected. All my plans got cancelled and I rushed to my best friends house and had a blast, with snow fights, good books, a movie, delicious food and a lot of tea...

Now I feel like that day happened months ago. That's right, trapped in the routine again, but this is my promise that somehow I'll find a way to take a break again, as soon as possible.

Books and bags

First of all, I want to thank you with all my heart for the lovely comments I have received on the Anniversary post. I have read every single one, I noticed some new faces( yes, I have a pretty good visual memory) and I'm also happy to see that some readers have gained courage to share their opinions lately!

As for this post, I'm going to write about two things I adore: books and bags. As Jane Brody pointed out,

“Real luxury is time and opportunity to read for pleasure”

You always should spoil yourself with a good read, whether it's a interesting book where you learn about some life experiences like 'Frumoasele straine' is or a couple of Vogues which instantly cheer you up. With all this technology and daily problems we tend to neglect reading sometimes, and it is sad because books bring the wellness of our souls.

I also wanted to show you my most loved bag at the moment!! It's nude and it's from Zara. It was so expensive at the beginning but as soon as the sales started my aunt surpised me and bought this for me! I love it because it has the perfect details and color and the quality is just exceptional.

More photos of some magic reads and the bag:

A Romanian book by a Romanian author. Very relaxing and fun to read!

Apple on Apple

I believe fashion counscious people are always open towards new trends. When I decided it was time to start my own fashion blog it was because I felt I couldn't relate to the term "fashionable" in my community.

There are many people who don't understand the term TREND. I can't define it even at this moment, because it's something tricky in it. What is it about trends that makes people all over the world want to buy a maxi skirt  or clogs? Is it a good PR strategy or designers just make the best of certain patterns/colors/clothes?

I've always said to myself that I would not be the type of person who wears a thing just because it is IN. However, I do appreciate one thing about trends: they made me realise that some things can be really fun to wear.

Take this clutch/bag for example. I got it with the Nina Ricci perfume couple years ago and I didn't like it at all. Yet, this fall, when sparkles and glitters were all over the stores, in magazines, on fashion blogs it occured to me that I could wear it in many enchanting ways.

As for the Ipod, I love it because it's the closest thing to Iphone. I am a huge Apple fan (although I own  a Samsung Galaxy S II)  and the new Iphone 4S seems just amazing! They're definetely great products, and I love the quality and the design. I found this site with all kinds of phones at great prices, who knows, I may actually get one in the future.

My question is: 

Are there such things as FASHION PET PEEVES or the trends just make us be more open?

Pastel & Feminine

Don't you ever feel the urge to stop from your daily routine and feel like a princess?  Picture yourself as Kirsten Dunst played Marie Antoinette, with macarons near you and a fluffy dress, pink everywhere and "I want candy" playing in the background?

Although it's not really my style, I don't see anything wrong in pink, pastel tones and some feminine accents. I  have spent this kind of day with one of my best friends, who has now her dream room..and the most gorgeous Manoush dress!

The fabulous zip from the Manoush dress. Sparkles and glitters everywhere!

Fabulous ruffles!

Pretty florals and mixmatched morals!

I wish you all an amazing weekend, full of love and sparkling moments!

♥I got dreams and I got love♥

♪Train- Shake up Christmas ♪

This Christmas was completely special for me. I have bought a lot more gifts than usual because this year I had the luck to bound with so many incredible people, I got an amazing surprise from Santa, I got to spend half of Christmas's eve with one of my best friends and the first day of Christmas with my other one(soul sister x). I also went caroling with my class and my family has been very kind and supportive.

This is a short visual diary of this holiday, which happens to be my very favourite. The bad thing is that it didn't snow at all, but oh well..when I saw that big box under the Christmas tree I instantly forgot about it.

I wouldn't have dreamed in my wildest dreams that I would get an Ipad, not to mention a Marc Jacobs case, which I ABSOLUTELY adore! Funny thing, I have always thought that my first expensive bag would be a Miu Miu, but I love Marc Jacob's creations and this is no exception!

Therefore, enjoy the story..

A part of the gifts, I'm so sorry I didn't got to photograph the two huge boxes, but you gotta love the cute wrapping ♥

I love this shade of pink! It says fuchsia on the tag, but it's honeysuckle to me and you know how much I love honeysuckle!!! ♥

One of my most favourite globes, had to post it here.

My most loved necklace at the moment, gift from Simona.

Incredibly expensive chocolate box with little crystals on it. I don't know if it's really that expensive normally, but when you ramble and laugh with your bestfriend at midnight, in her car, you end up in a gas station , with her buying you pom poms and this ♥

Happy holidays everyone!!!

It's a new day, it's a new life

Lovely leopard print, gift for some special one and my sparkling headband

Just stop for a moment. You are reading this right now, so this must be a moment of your leisure time.

Open the window, even if it's freezing outside and you pay n millions on your bill .Feel the fresh  and cold air. Inhale and exhale. Clear your mind, you are an amazing person, with goods and bads! 

And just remeber...

"It's a news dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life"

I'm feeling good :)

 ♪ Michael Buble- Feeling Good  ♪

St. Nicholas

I had an outfit post scheduled for today (hints all over the fb page) , but in our country we have this tradition: at night, on 5th of December it is said that St. Nicholas comes and leaves sweets in children's shoes. Now, I know I'm not quite a child anymore, but my parents always buy me different presents . 

And , since I'm so in love with this year's gifts, I've decided to share them with you:

♥The most incredible sweater from C&A, best fabric I have ever worn♥

♥Orsay owl, welcome to the family, little miss number 8 (I'm crazy about owls )♥

♥Best Nail Polish -EVER♥

My MoodBoard

Mood board= place where I keep my inspiration, favorite quotes, role models, and I must have some Vogues or favorite perfumes around! Also, let's not forget my name!

PS: Sorry for the lack of posts, my fab photographer has been away for quite a while! Photoshoot tomorrow!

Goodies in flash!

US Vogue, Harper's Bazaar , Samsung Galaxy S2(THANK YOU DEAR PARENTS!), H&M polishes, H&M gloves, Bershka scarf,  Harrods classic pencilcase, Orsay clutch

I've always wanted to do a goodies post. And as I haven't posted an outfit in a quite a long time (I usually wear the new stuff on the blog), I've decided to snap some pictures and show it to you, because I feel like Santa came already!

The thing is that my lovely &incredible aunt has been on a bussiness trip in London and she brought me most of the stuff, so cute and perfect for winter! Also, I've done some shopping myself as it's incredibly cold here and I've been sick for 8 weeks already! Other things I got:

 Zara knitted jumper- the most comfy in the world, also perfect for school!

Um, yes, not so fashionable but have you ever tried on anything like this? I have happily joined the cult haha.

Bershka oversizzed cardigan. Oh my, super comfy, but they don't call it oversizzed for nothing! This one is an S and I loose myself in it, not to mention it weights at least 2 pounds. Still, a perfect match for my uniform!

Any winter shopping yet, dear readers?

Je t'adore, DIOR!

The lovely Steilman sweater wasn't the only thing my aunt gave me on her birthday (yes, I know, she has gifts for me even on her special day!). I am a happy owner of a J'adore Dior creamy shower gel, which simply does miracles to my skin!

I just loved the portrait of it and my golden details . This must be because I have chosen my furniture like this, to give the room a clear space, and I love spreading my accesories and makeup everywhere, I call it an methodical chaos(my mom  disagrees, though). About the jewelry,

Necklace: Claire's (from Prague)

Ring: Accessorize

Saturday read& News!

Ah, finally some time to relax! School & blogging..well..they're not friends, at least from my perspective because I'm in a crucial year for my future. Oh, how fun to actually have some time to shop and read the latest issue of Vogue Paris(thank you dad!). Believe me or not, he actually got this 2 weeks ago and I barely had some time to look on the Sasha Pivovaroza editorial and some trend reports.

However, there is one more reason why I have postponed blogging: the loyal readers might have noticed that I haven't posted the regular columns in a long time. I need to explain myself: I plan to only post photos which belong to myself , because I beleive this will help the blog grow a lot. I have to be honest, an inspiration post is good from time to time, but let's admit we all read the top fashion blogs because of the impressive amount of outfit/details pictures.

I'm not saying I'm going to pull this out, but I will try my best!

PS: Outfit post tomorrow!!!

But I’m gonna be warm (ho ho) this winter

Knit from Zara I've been wearing like crazy last winter.

I don't know what's the weather like in your country or town, but here it is totally different from the last week. I cannot beleive the substantial change, it is raining all day long and I feel the urge to look for my gloves.

Winter is aproaching, I know for sure but there is a positive side for the fashion obsessed people like me: sweaters, trenches and all the scarves to match them with! Not to mention the berets or the oversized hats!

You are going to think I'm crazy for already planning my wardrobe for this winter, but that's just in my nature! In august , I knew already that I was going to wear red, leopard and snake prints this autumn and now I know what I am wearing this winter: crazy prints&knitwear!

And, as I am always pretentious I want some new boots, to have my dream selection from head to toe. after searching high and low all over the city I have found my perfect ones *drum rolls*...online , at Joe Browns:

What's not to love about them? I can choose the lenght to wear them at, and look at that print, just what I was looking for! When I first came across to the web page, they won me over with the design! And the name, I was so curious that I actually clicked the "About us" page after I saw these precious boots. I only came across to a very misterious Joe, thing that I find awesome bcause it gives you this thrill, to find out who designs a clothing line so full of life!

It's "a state of mind" they say and, after I looked at the casual clothes selection I got the point. Everything is just so playful and fun, you can actually picture yourself wearing those brilliant colors when all the town is covered in a soft white snow.

These leggings have totally won the "Most amazing print I've seen this month" title in my heart, I love the color combination and the idea so much, just FAB!

And what makes me even more happy of my online discovery is that they delivery to Romania, my country, and pretty much all over the world! I can also tell it's not just this season they're great at designing clothes  because they have an amazing sale going on, featuring some items left from the summer line, which seems to have been just as great as this one.

Joe Browns is definetely an online store to keep on my shopping spots list, can't wait to see their future ideas and collections. I have to go now, to show my mom the boots & hope she won't mind that I don't get to try them on before I actually buy them (you see, she's not into the online shopping that much as I am).

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

PS: Special thanks to my mom for buying me this amazing lucky charm bracelet- maybe this will sweeten her on the boots matter haha!  x