WEAR ME #7: Spring Vibes

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I have spent the last four days in Brussels where, for some peculiar but amazing reason, it is sunny! OK, not sunny and warm. On the contrary. But if you are in the house there is sun coming in from the windows and it is lovely. We even bought flowers to embrace that fake spring even more. 

Therefore I can’t help it and this Wear Me post is widely inspired by spring. I’m know I’m miles away from the day I will actually wear sandals or a crop top like that, maybe that day won’t even come here in the north…but it is nice to dream about it! Plus it is never too soon to start planning your SS16 Capsule Wardrobe, right? 

Yes yes, that’s right….it is on its way guys and it will be goooood! After the *yay* successful F/W Minimalist Wardrobe, it is almost time for the Spring Summer one! 

Till then 🙂

Build a Formal Capsule Wardrobe (+free printable worksheet)

One month ago I published an extended post about my F/W Minimalist Wardrobe and you loved it! *happy feet* However, as you might have noticed, my previous post didn’t include formal or fancy attires, rather it was really focused on casual, simple and easy outfits. That’s partly because I’m not the kind of person that goes out a lot and partly because even when I go out I hardly wear super-duper fancy outfits. A few days ago though I received an email from Stephanie, asking me to suggest her ways to build her capsule wardrobe based on the fact that she attends many galas and formal events. After a long long email that I shared with her my insights on how to achieve that, I realized that most of you will probably need some formal outfits as well. Thus i decided to write a post focused entirely on that.

FYI, unlike my previous post, this won’t be focused on my existing Wardrobe. On the contrary, I will work with you, use the worksheet I share below and step by step I will create my ideal Formal Capsule Wardrobe. Having worked on my Casual Minimalist Wardrobe earlier this year helped me a lot in developing the strategy I need to achieve the Ultimate Formal Capsule Wardrobe. 

So, let’s do this! 

LIFESTYLE

Correct me if I’m wrong, but we all have very different lifestyles, thus different needs from our Formal Wardrobes. Also, we all have a different meaning for the word “formal” in our heads. It is pretty clear that a birthday party requires simpler attires than a Black Tie Gala for example. So, it makes total sense to me that the first important thing we need to do in order to build a Capsule Formal Wardrobe, is to acknowledge these differences and identify our needs.  

I, for one, know that I won’t be attending any Black Tie events any time soon, so I guess my Formal Capsule Wardrobe doesn’t need to be focused on that kind of “formal”. I know, however, that many of you might be way more glamorous than me, so please take some time to think what your specific needs are and how your Formal Wardrobe has to “serve” you. 

THINK SMART; USE EXISTING ITEMS & FANCY ACCESSORIES

What i really love about Capsule Wardrobes is that they “force” you to think outside the box and use your clothes efficiently. Personally, I believe that having thought carefully of your clothes leads to having more confidence when wearing them. Plus, you don’t mind wearing them again and again, since you really love them. That being said, it is absolutely possible to use some of the clothes you already have, paired with fancy accessories, statement pieces of jewelry, high heels and great make up and…still rock!

Till now that was basically my strategy. I could really write a whole post (and probably I will) on how helpful it has been to have a couple of Little Black Dresses in my Wardrobe. Every time I need to attend to a Formal Event, I wear one of my LBDs, spiced up with a funky pair of earrings and high heels and I have to admit I’ve never felt that I needed something more. Or at least until now. I get that the LBD situation is perfectly convenient when you actually need to attend as your dressier self once in a blue moon. But still, it helps you posses less and still be amazingly dressed. 

PAY ATTENTION TO THE OCCASION

Unfortunately, building a Formal Capsule Wardrobe needs some extra thought mostly because there are many different types of formal events. However, if you’ve done a good study on what you will need based on the events you normally go, you won’t have a problem building your Capsule Wardrobe. And if you need help with that process the Free Worksheet I give you below will save you some time. I’ve listed all the Type of Events and linked them with all the appropriate or required attires. So believe me, if you are not sure how you should be dressed, it will help you a tone! 

INSPIRATION, STYLE & COLOR PALETTE

Once you’ve done the hard work of identifying your Formal Wardrobe’s needs, you’ll have to collect all the information you will actually use in order to choose the specific items of your small, yet neat and amazing, collection. In my opinion this phase includes three basic steps; seek inspiration, find your style, choose your colors. 

  • INSPIRATION: There are numerous ways to seek inspiration. For me, the number one source is Pinterest and then a couple of fashion blogs I really love and follow for years. Do whatever works for you though and collect as many images and notes as possible that describe your ultimate style. 
  • STYLE: After collecting the inspo-material you will need to pay attention to what is good for you. We all have different bodies, skin colors, hair styles etc. You need to pay attention to what is good on you based on your characteristics. I get that we all want to be able to wear whatever we want but unfortunately some outfits are not flattering on us. That being said, try to develop your own style and create a dressing strategy that makes you feel confident.
  • COLOR PALETTE: Lastly, what I like to do is work with a specific color palette. That way, your shoes will match your clothes, you won’t need a bunch of accessories and every item will work harmonically with the other. For example, below I chose black, blue and metallic colors. 

So, if you want to build an amazing Formal Capsule Wardrobe, you can download your Free Worksheet here and do it like a boss! 

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MY IDEAL F/W FORMAL CAPSULE WARDROBE

Well, as I mentioned before, my collection is based on a black, royal blue and metallic accents palette. I don’t know about you, but I find the combination of black and blue very chic and sophisticated, while safe for all formal occasions. Then I added some splashes of gold and bronze just to spice things up and feel more festive. New Years Eve is around the corner after all and we all want to shine that day, right? 

As you see, I’ve included a couple of statement jewelry pieces because half of the dresses I’ve chosen can be easily upgraded with a jewelry addition! 

DRESSES

SHOES

ACCESSORIES

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Develop a Solid Brand Identity in 5 Steps & Without Breaking the Bank

Making a decision on becoming serious about your creative hobby by opening a shop might sound extremely exciting, but you know that it can be extremely daunting as well. Many people, including me when I started, tend to believe that everything needs to be perfect before launching your shop. Guys, I’m telling ya…they don’t. Oh, wait….ABSOLUTELY, they don’t. Is that clear enough? 

Almost a year ago I gave an interview and when they asked me about how I got at this point in my career I said “Luck and mistakes”. And that’s it. Amazing? When I started, two years ago, I didn’t even know what an infopreneur is, let alone I thought of searching on “How to Open an Online Shop” on Google. Now that I think about it, I clearly remember having 20 tabs open in my browser, all from other Etsy shops -the ones I admired the most- keeping notes on every little detail I could identify as useful. 

This guide is exactly what you will need – and exactly what I wish I had a couple of years ago – in order to develop your brand quickly, efficiently AND affordably before launching. So, let’s cut to the chase, shall we?

BRAND NAME

All businesses need a name. That’s obvious. But, what’s not very obvious to some people is that the name plays a rather small role in the overall success of your brand. Try to remember of your last purchase through a platform such as Etsy, Amazon or Ebay…yeah, you probably don’t remember the name of the shop. You most likely stumbled upon the product, bookmarked it and returned to buy it. I’m not saying that the name should be insignificant to you, pick something you like and you resonate with. 

What we want? simple, short, elegant and easy to pronounce. Think of an anagram of your name, or your pet’s name. Or invent your own word, how cool is that? Don’t spend hours on it though! And you know why? it is also possible that someone else got it first. And when that happens (I really wish you that it doesn’t) you will feel terrible. Guaranteed!

Before launching my shop I already ran myLifebox as a blog without its own domain* (of course someone had already bought it) so I went for my-lifeboxblog.com….how messed up was that? Then I started dreaming of launching my jewelry line under the name myTreasurebox so it would be Life=Lifestyle Blog / Treasure=Jewelry! Wonderful right? I might have spent a whole month on thinking everything through. So you realize that when I saw that the names were taken I was so bummed out. Don’t fall in that trap. The name doesn’t matter. Think a few, check if they already exist and choose the one that doesn’t. Also, please don’t go for numbers or extra letters that don’t make sense, i.e. myLifebox64. Not good 🙂 

* PS: it won’t hurt if you check whether your name is available as a domain too, you’ll soon need a website/blog, don’t you think?

DO I NEED AN AMAZING LOGO ?

Now that’s a hot topic! I’ve seen many of you obsessing over your logo and ,ok, I kind of get it. Been there, done that. But I’m pretty sure that it is really early to either spend money for a fancy logo designed by a professional, or, as a matter of fact care so much. Don’t get me wrong. I really pay attention to the details and I do believe that a nice logo and an overall brand appearance will make the difference. I’m just saying that you don’t have to break the bank to do that. There are dozens of amazing websites out there that will generate a logo for you. Some of them might ask for a minor payment but still, no need to spend a lot. 

And here I will tell you a secret…. GO FOR SIMPLE (again!). 1. many people get frustrated by overdesigned, way too colorful/fancy logos 2. simple logo = more room for your actual products to shine!! 

One of my favorite and most inspirational infopreneurs I know, Regina, highlights the importance of “Staying Scrappy” in your business and I couldn’t agree more. Running a creative business will teach all sorts of new creative skills – logo designing included, at least for now 🙂

By the way: Next week’s post will be all about How to Create your Logo without spending a ton of money, so stay tuned! AND if you download the free worksheet at the end of the post you will earn a great bonus preview of that!

WE ARE VISUAL ANIMALS: the importance of PHOTOS 

Now…if you MUST hire someone, let it be a photographer. I really believe you can do it yourself if you are willing to devote some extra hours to it, but you should definitely have really good photos of your products and there are several reasons for that:

  • when people buy something online they want to be sure that what they’ll get is what they saw on the pictures. Therefore, you should take a good close-up photo of anything that might interest your customers and makes your products unique. You also need to pay attention to the scale/sizes of the items. Of course you know how big they are but a photo can be very confusing, thus you need to find ways to indicate their scale. 
  • it is also a matter of safety for you, because if someone feels fooled when he gets his parcel expecting a huge thing and receiving a tiny thingy instead, he will most likely leave a bad review – and you don’t want that!
  • GOOD PHOTOS WILL DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOU ! I guess you get that. Good photos that are easy on the eye will draw the attention of potential customers, pinners and bloggers. The more likeable the photos the more shareable they are. And you want that! 

But, something you need to understand is that again you don’t need to exaggerate. Don’t go overboard and hire the best photographer, book a studio and a couple of well paid models to do your photo shoot. Of course, when your biz grows enough you’ll do all that. There is a right time for everything. But spending that much money on something that isn’t giving you back is not a key to success. 

KILLER PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Hello hello mr. Writer 🙂 Were you good in essays in school? No? bummer! It’s never late tho! OK, kidding. BUT you neeeeed to have good descriptions of your products. Again. Many. Reasons. 

  • safety: as mentioned above, you don’t want to leave any gaps open, misleading your customers. Here you can describe in detail every little detail of your item, making it even more appealing. 
  • SEO SEO SEO: everything on the web need to be SEO friendly. Use your descriptions to do that by adding all the necessary keywords that might a potential customer use in Google Search in order to land on your shop. 
  • people relate to stories. If you have a little behind-the-scenes story of the product to share, then do it! 

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS

I already mentioned the word “details” many times. But the little branding details are what will make your business stand out. Use your imagination to find ways and make people buy from you. What would make someone buy something like my product? What problem am I solving by offering my service? What would make me feel special? Are some of the questions you should answer to yourself about your brand, product or service. 

I know it is a lot to ask but you need to find all the little details that will make you unique and different from similar creative business owners. I will brainstorm with you, OK?

  • add a handwritten thank you note inside the envelope
  • design and use special packaging
  • add a small gift inside the package 
  • offer a discount coupon for their next order 
  • offer customizable products
  • develop a story, share it and help people relate with you! 

People Buy from People. That’s what Personal Branding is all about.

— Braid Creative

This quote sums up all my favorite things about being a Creative Entrepreneur. You have always to remember that behind your brand identity is a person, you, that actually adds value to your business. You are the core of your company and you are the one owes to be seen and credited. Feel free to make mistakes and use your own voice until you figure out what truly reflects your taste and personality. 

Last, but certainly not least, don’t forget to download your FREE WORKSHEET so you can start working on your Business Branding now 🙂 In essence, it is the absolute mini-guide that will help you through all the aforementioned topics PLUS a great BONUS CHEAT SHEET on how to create your own logo 🙂 yeah yeah! 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYLIFEBOX & BLOGGING THOUGHTS

Today is a very special day for me and myLifebox. And not only for the obvious reasons 🙂 Firstly, i’m really excited because two years ago I officially launched my jewelry collection, aka. opened my Etsy shop. I cannot believe that two years already passed by. My two year younger self wouldn’t even dare to imagine that myLifebox would  turn into something professional, and yet here I am; with more than 400 lovely customers and numerous wholesale collaborations in my “resume”. 

However, today is a special day for one more reason. I found the courage and strength, after two weeks of drafting, to send an email to my people (friends, fellow bloggers and family) informing them in extend about myLifebox’s progress over the past months, the new direction of the blog and my general intentions as a designer and blogger. 

That might not ring a bell to you, but for me it is a huge milestone. Stepping out of my comfort zone, reaching out to all the amazing people I know, risking that many of them might have forgotten me, opening my cards, letting them know about my professional plans etc. are only few of the things that this email exposed me to, but also some of the really important factors that will -hopefully- lead to fruitful collaborations and strong followers.

I often think that it might be easier to start a blog from scratch. For some reason I have to fight with the demons of my past. I’ve long shown interest in DIYs and recipes, posts of which categories drive most of the traffic in this blog. But now I feel the need to start over, share more consistent content, more related to my profession, share things I know more about and so forth. But here is the question? What do I do with my old posts? Do I keep them just as traffic magnets, hoping that some of the visitors will show interest in the new categories? Do I delete them? No god! I wouldn’t delete them, they are a huge part of what I am after all. 

Anyway, ALL these, and many more led to the decision to inform some of the people I know about the new, exciting things happening around here. And if you care to read in more detail what these changes are GO HERE. And of course feel free to subscribe to my newsletter as well, I’ll keep them shorter next time and I hate spams so I’ll be kind!

GIVEAWAY: 2 Prints of the Winners Choice (& 2 Dicount Coupons for all)

As a means to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving, even though not a European custom, Jan (ReStyle) and I teamed up to bring you a lovely pre-holiday giveaway. For you who are not familiar with Jan’s work, ReStyle is an amazing Etsy shop offering many Scandinavian inspired posters that will minimally and beautifully add splashes of color in your space. Quotes that will cheer you up, geometric creations for the a more adult-ish result and a ton of playful designs, ideal for your kids’ room. Take a closer look at ReStyle and tell us what you like 🙂

And because we both are in the spirit of giving, we thought it would be a good idea to give you ALL two discount coupons. One for ReStyle Shop and one for myLifebox! Now that Christmas is around the corner, what better that a little discount, right? 

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All in all, we really want to thank you for the support and interest 🙂 After all today is about giving thanks to the ones you love! 

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The giveaway will run until the 6th of December and one lucky winner will get to choose TWO amazing prints from ReStyle! Needless to say it is open to international readers 🙂 Also, keep in mind that you are not obliged to enter with all the ways we ask, but the more entries, the more chances you have to win! 

WEAR ME #6: WITH A SPLASH OF BRASS

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Well, for almost one year and a half I’ve worked solely with copper tubes. And while, I have to admit, copper is still my favorite metal when it comes to designing, I have realized that it doesn’t make any sense working only with that when I can use brass or steel as well. Given the fact that many people prefer wearing silver, while others wear only gold, I thought it would be a good idea to widen my variety as well. 

The necklace pictured above is called BLACK UTRECHT and I just listed it on my shop! I think it is my new favorite. I don’t know exactly why I wasn’t designing shorter necklaces before. But know that I do, I love it.  

Also, e x c i t i n g   n e w s : I finished the design of my lookbook and I’ll share the whole process behind it soon with you guys! Plus, I designed my new business cards and they just arrived…and they rock! Simple and yet lovely 🙂 

TOP 6 TIPS FOR ASPIRING ETSY SELLERS

Building a successful and profitable business is not an easy quest and whoever decides to pursue a part- or full-time job by selling on Etsy should develop and follow his own journey. However, being an Etsy seller myself for almost two years, has taught me a great ton of useful stuff that a new aspiring Etsy seller can benefit from. If you are considering to open your own shop take a look at the tips below and you’ll save a lot of time that you’d better to spend on more creative parts of your business!


1 | DO YOUR HOMEWORK

First and foremost you’ll need to do a little searching. Unfortunately that’s not something I can do for you since every business has a different focus. However, it is really important to discover what your role in the industry will be. Search for people who do the same or similar things with you. Analyze their strengths and weaknesses, see what you’d do differently if you were in their shoes and keep notes on everything you notice and you could use in your business development. The best way to reach success is to learn from people that already have it, after all.

I remember when I first launched my Etsy shop I had no clue whatsoever what I was doing, what others were doing and if my designs were something that a) would interest people and b) would stand out of the crowd. It is still really vivid the moment I received a ring I had purchased from Elephantine; in a small pretty box with a nice, handwritten note “Thank you very much for your order, Anna-Rosa :)”. I was totally smitten by that note guys. I mean I loved the ring as well, but that note made the difference. I instantly put a face on the maker behind the piece I was wearing. I cannot say for sure what Rachel’s thoughts were behind her decision to include a handwritten note in her packaging, but I can assure you that this decision is part of her brand. Is something that makes her stand out of other fine jewelry designers. 


2 | DEFINE YOUR LEVERAGE

The next and really important step is to define your strengths and make clear in your business plan what will make you stand out of the people who discovered in the first step. Please note you don’t need to discover something that no one else has ever done before, to make your business a successful one. Chances are that when many people do something successfully, the market has the corresponded need for their product. Of course if you have a breakthrough idea it will be amazing, but don’t try to define your brand differently only in order to to do something new. You will become different by working your way to the top, discovering your own methods of success. By all means, I don’t mean that you should copy whatever other business owners do, I just believe that if you want to make wooden jewelry boxes for example you shouldn’t shift your focus and use ivory instead, only because there are others who use wood as well. Don’t be overwhelmed by the fact that other people love what you love too, embrace the fact that you’re not alone.

Here, I want to stress out that copying is bad. You really need to find your own voice and stand by it. I really love connecting with fellow creatives, learn from them, share our stories and journeys, but I don’t appreciate when I stumble upon “creatives” that clearly copy others. I’ve stumbled upon many copycats and it is foolish to believe that people won’t notice. So, please, be inspired by others’ work and journey but not copy what you see. Of course when I saw Rachel’s handwritten note I did the same for a while – I stopped because I have a terrible character – but that is ok. I was inspired by the way she connects with her customers, I didn’t copy her ring design. Try to remind yourself that.


3 | CONNECT WITH SIMILAR BUSINESS OWNERS

Which leads to my third advice. There are hundreds of people out there doing what you do. As I mentioned above, that is not a bad thing. One of the greatest mistakes we do when we start our businesses is that we feel intimidated by others who are in the same field longer than us and have accomplished more. Of course they have guys! They’re on business for a longer time, they have made their mistakes, they learned and figured out how to develop a profitable strategy. Nothing is done overnight, believe me. So, please remind yourself that Etsy is all about people and dare to connect with them. Most probably they were in your place, with the same questions, when they started. Of course you should always be prepared that they might not want to connect with you as well, but it is always worth the try. Be polite, explain why you’re contacting them and make clear that you admire their work and business progress. Don’t look as a stalker or a weirdo though, ok? Be friendly, it is only a human thing to socialize. And you’ll be surprised by how much people enjoy to mentor or help others.


4 | BE ALWAYS HELPFUL AND RESPOND QUICKLY

Speaking of politeness and helpfulness. For some reason that I’ve never understood, some business owners don’t respond to their messages. I know it might come as a surprise but I’ve experienced more that thrice Etsians not getting back to me while I had contacted them with inquires that would lead to a purchase from their shop. Of course, I cannot blame them because I have no idea what was going on in their lives. But I think it is be more appropriate to switch your shop’s vacation mode on for a while, if you’re not able to handle it. For me it is a golden rule to respond to messages and emails from potential customers asap. Being helpful and kind is the first thing that leads to a good customer review. Of course the product plays the leading role when it comes to reviews, but being kind and letting your customers connect your brand with a person rather than a computer is of super high importance. Help your clients put a face on your business and let that face be a kind one. 


5 | PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS

Now…as I said, while your product is playing the leading role, there are several other details you should pay attention to, in order to communicate a consistent brand identity. Try thinking of what elements build first impressions. Logo. Brand name. Brand description. Photos. Prices. And so forth. All these combined are the first thing people see when they enter your shop. And unfortunately you should work on each and every one of these aspects to build a strong image of your business. You won’t need rocket science, believe me. You won’t need to pay other people to do everything for you either. You’ll just need to work with what you have in the most efficient way. BUT, you’ll need to do everything. I will stress everything out in a second post because I have many things to say on the topic, with many ways to accomplish each task in the most affordable and efficient way, but till then try to keep your expenses to the minimum. Find a catchy but not too difficult name, keep you image simple, your photos neat and clear and try not to be too cheap nor expensive. 


6 | KEEP TRACK OF YOUR FINANCES

A very often mistake new small business owners do, included myself when I started, is that we don’t realize which part of the money that comes our way is actually ours to spend and how much we should save for future expenses, Etsy and PayPal fees and taxes. Unfortunately, many of us cannot afford paying an accountant 5 days a week only to keep track of our expenses and income. Try not to get confused when you see the balance on your PayPal account and always try to remind yourself than “only” a part of it is yours. A couple of great tips to accomplish that is a) to have a separate business account where you’ll save all the money that come from your shop and b) to have a standard “salary” every month so that you don’t mess up and spend more than you should. 


BONUS TIP : Starting your own Etsy shop might sound overwhelming in the beginning and that’s the main reason I’m writing this post. I was totally overwhelmed when I started. I took crappy photos of my products, I hardly had a logo or a consistent strategy. But I figured it out somehow. And I still am. But I’ve learned one thing that you should always remind yourself: THERE IS NO PERFECT TIME TO OPEN YOUR SHOP, JUST DO IT AND EVERYTHING WILL COME YOUR WAY NATURALLY. And I mean it. All the tips above will be useful only if you start acting now. Don’t delay your success and progress by striving for perfection. If I had waited for everything to be ready, I’d probably still be working on it. 🙂 

 

Any great tips you’ve discovered? I’d love to know!

 

 

WEAR ME #5: ODE TO ETSY & WHY I NUMERATE MY POSTS

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Hello hello! Another WEAR ME post is published and I couldn’t be happier with this week’s findings. After WEAR ME #3 I decided to confine myself into looking for awesome brands only on Etsy. Being an Etsian for almost two years now has brought up a side of me that really appreciates the handmade and small business community. Therefore this weekly post will be entirely dedicated to all these people who work hard to make a difference through Etsy.

In other news I just realized that it’s over a month that I’ve been posting on this series and I wanted to talk a bit on the reason why I numerate my posts and how this decision has helped me a lot into being more productive. So…

WHY I NUMERATE MY POSTS

I often think that the number on my fashion collages and post titles might look quite strange to people. So I think I need to explain the reason behind it. It keeps me motivated to write. And also it signs to new readers that this is not a random post but a part of a series of posts that they might be interested in. But mostly, it keeps me from procrastinating.

Let me elaborate: I try to use the same system in most of my blog’s categories, so I can easily count the posts I’ve published on a series while it keeps me from falling behind. For example, the same week I started the WEAR ME series I also posted a FRIDAY BITS for the first time. One week later though I didn’t manage to post a FRIDAY BITS post so now the first is a post ahead. Realizing the importance of posting regularly and in a consistent manner on my blog made me dig up for ways to make that easier for me. 

I know it might sound crazy but these little tricks are pushing me a lot into creating content every week. Having struggled for more than three years with being consistent on my blog, now it’s the time to face my procrastination, work more on my progress and find ways to trick me into not falling behind. 

Do you have any tricks to keep you from not posting regularly?

MY OUTFIT#2: AUTUMN SUN IN THE CITY

Funny fact: I wasn’t planning this outfit post at all. This photo is from Friday, when I was out and about with my cousin (and my model) for a myLifebox Jewelry photoshoot. When we found that spot, where the sun was so beautifully creating that geometric background of shadows, I couldn’t resist but ask her to take a picture of me…is that totally weird? 

I also took a million pictures of her with my designs and they are amazing I have to admit. So excited! It was the spot I suppose… Anyway, more on that in a few days! 

As you see, once more (see my previous outfit post here), I wear pretty simple clothes. Partly because I wasn’t planning on being photographed, but also because I kind of wear basic, staple pieces all the time. I’ve found that even when I buy the extraordinary -most probably way too pricey- pair of pants I wear them only once in a while. And I think I know why. When a piece is really “wowzers” I always feel that if I wear it to often I’ll look like I wear the same clothes everyday. But when you mix up minimal pieces, that don’t pop out a lot, you always look neat and casual. 

What do you think? 

FRIDAY BITS #3: THE TREE HOUSE

I seriously have no clue how this week came to its end so f***ing fast. I remember having everything planned out perfectly last Sunday. And somehow life had other plans for me. And I wish they were good plans. No no no… two days in bed with the flue guys. Monday and Tuesday. So I guess that’s what happens when you really need all 5 days of the week. You get three 😉 Anyway, flue or no flue, I don’t get to complaint because I think slowly but steadily everything falls on track lately. 

When it comes to blogging, I think this week was the first, of many to come I hope, that I actually posted as much as I plan to. If you missed my two brand new posts – one featuring my self and my “uniform” outfit, thank you thank you – and one on how to develop your own minimalist wardrobe – check them, maybe you like them. 

In other news, since this week was devoted mostly to my lovely laptop, I have many many interesting articles to share with you. 

But first, please please, let’s talk about tree houses! Because yesterday I stumbled upon this pretty cool tv show, called the Treehouse Masters and I immediately got smitten. I mean…have you seen how amazing tree houses exist? I’m definitely making one…when I grow up! And as I was searching I found this a m a z i n g hotel. I seriously want to go there! You get to have your own small tree house cabin – yes please!

Now that i said hotel… all week I’ve been following Alice from LingeredUpon on snapchat, sharing bits and pieces (and mostly meals) from her trip to London. And a couple of days ago she shared her travel guide in such a beautiful way that it made me wanna go to London even if I’ve been there so many times. 

So…links:

Have a great weekend guys!