white lies

I bought this dress a couple of months ago because I needed something fancy for a business meeting. I usually tend to stay away from white, but this one looked so elegant I couldn't keep it out of my head. And I really love the idea of a white canvas which you can paint with splashes of color and jewelry.

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That's the long and that's the short of it

How gorgeous is my new maxi skirt from Mango? Right? I picked it up from their online outlet store and my heart skipped a bit when I first saw it. I rarely shop on line because I prefer buying from regular stores. I love the fussing around in the changing room, trying out different outfit combinations, being able to touch and feel the fabric and seeing the actual fit. But with this one I didn't even blink, I bought it on the spot. The fringe top is also a new addition, bought on my recent trip to France and I love it to pieces.

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Try walking in my shoes

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Age is just a number

Yeap, that's right. Today is my birthday. The big three o. 30!!! It's a bit scary to tell you the truth, but I have to keep reminding myself that age is just a number. Unfortunately I am traveling for work and I don't get to celebrate it at home with my loved ones. The good thing is at least my work sent me to Paris, so I can't complain about that.

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Shake the disease

Having a day off from work smack in the middle of the week was just what the doctor ordered. And I mean that literally. Leave it up to me to catch a cold right in the middle of summer, that surely takes certain abilities. After moping around the house for the first half of the day, I decided to drag my ass out and meet with a friend. There wasn't a better time to put my make-up skills to the test to hide the mess that could be read on my face. I kept the outfit pretty basic so I could ride my bike, but the embellished t-shirt was what saved it.

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I only wear pink when I feel decadent

The kind folks over at nowistyle sent me this hot pink shirt and I must admit I was a bit scared at first. It's true that I have been allowing bold colors to enter my wardrobe for several years now, but I've always considered pink a bit too much to handle. After giving it some thought I decided I would not let a color defeat me. The houdstooth print on the shorts seems to balance it nicely and I am quite pleased with the result. I even went out that night dressed like this. I am taking baby steps towards color tollerance. True story.

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Come home

This is the last vacation vacation set I have to share. I was back in my hometown for a day and this is what I wore for a stroll out and about. I love the print on this maxi skirt so I didn't want to wear anything that would take the attention off it. the cropped tee with the shoulder cut-outs was the perfect match. I can't say I am a big fan of the trend but it was worth trying it out one time. my mom's sunglasses were the perfect touch to complete the look. I guess I end up borrowing stuff from her closet much more often than I did when I lived back home.

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Up all night till the sun

Have a great weekend, and don't forget the party doesn't stop until the sun is up!

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The importance of being idle

Who could have imagined that the Delta would be the perfect place for me? I mean judging just by my tattoos (although inspired by the Japanese culture), you can tell that I would fit right in this environment abundant in water lilies and dragonflies. I am pretty sure that if I come back next spring I could find some cherry trees in bloom, and then the picture would be complete.

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Random access memories

Wearing a flamingo tee on top of polka dot skirt shorts (I don't like how skort sounds) and a polka dot head scarf might seem cuckoo in the city. Imagine what it would be like to wear this in the countryside, which is exactly what I did. In my defence I was in the Danube Delta, where  bird t-shirts at least are totally appropriate. Throw in a pair of heart shaped sunnies and it's a recipe for turning people's heads over. While on vacation, it is advisable not to take oneself too seriously.

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Postcards from the Danube Delta

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We're in the same boat you and I

Our next vacation destination has been the Danube Delta, where we stayed for 5 days. We took boat trips along the beautiful canals, admired the water lilies and did some serious bird watching. We feasted on 2 course fish dishes twice a day and couldn't get enough. We lounged on the deck, enjoyed reading and watched the sun set. It was the best of times.

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Postcards from Brasov, Bran and Peles castles

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