The Perfect Transitional Coat

 

One of the things that I love the most about transitional fashion is that is the time of the year in which we are allowed to mix a lot of different pieces, we can wear blazers, denim jackets, leather jackets, coats, boots, or flats, pants, skirts or dresses. I would say that we can rotate all the pieces in our wardrobe and make some amazing combinations. 

The star piece for the fall season is definitely a trench coat because it's lightweight but still gets you covered, so it's perfect for those days when is not so cold yet to wear a proper coat or a heavier jacket. 

In addition, trench coats are super versatile, elegant, and chic, so they can elevate any outfit and they always give you those cool Parisian vibes, and who doesn't want that? Also, there are a lot of different types of trench coats in the market so it's easy to find the one that suits you the best.

In my case, I have bought this faux suede trench coat at Bershka during their summer sale and I was eagerly waiting for the temperatures to cool down so I could get a chance to wear it. I love that it's very casual and chic at the same time, the color goes perfectly with everything and it has the perfect length for my height. It has become my most worn piece of the season. 

I paired it with this Zara black t-shirt and this gorgeous embroidered skirt that I haven't worn in a long time and to be honest, I can't see why because it looks so good and it's perfect for this transitional weather. 

I hope you like this outfit and please tell me do you have a favorite transitional piece? Is it a trench coat or maybe a leather jacket? I would love to know :)

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Last Summer Outfit for a Day in Opatija

Slowly but surely summer days are now behind us but before fall has officially started I had the chance to go on a day trip to Opatija to enjoy my last day at the beach for this season. 

I felt very grateful that in the middle of September I was able to wear this kind of outfit which is for sure something I would wear for those very hot days as I have mentioned in one of my previous posts. Luckily, the weather here in Croatia was really perfect and sunny these last few days so I even had the chance to have a swim, I couldn't be any happier, to be honest! :) 

I have visited Opatija before a few times and I have even written a post with my top recommendations on what to see and do there but this place always amazes me! Every time I found new perfect spots for photos and as it was the end of the season everything was really nice and tranquil. 

You can get this gorgeous necklace set from Freya Treasures, use my code SEIZEYOURSTYLE25 for 25% off on their site! 

My friend and I arrived at noon and went first to have a coffee, which was absolutely delicious, and then we had a nice walk looking for the best locations for our pictures. After that, we grabbed some sandwiches, ate with the beautiful sea view, and then went straight to the beach. 

The sea was perfect and on the beach, there was plenty of space so social distancing was not a problem ;) 

Now let's talk about the outfit, I was wearing another of my recent Zara purchases, this green floral skirt, which is actually a pair of shorts (how convenient, right?) has been in my summer wishlist for so long and when I saw it was on sale, I knew I had to have them! I think the green color is really classic and easy to style and I also love the fit and how flattering it looks. I would totally say this is also another summer staple that I would be wearing next year as well. 

I paired the skirt with this Zara basic white t-shirt, which I love because it has that nice interesting shape on the shoulders but without having the shoulder pads, which I actually like and I think that they are super trendy but I don't think they look so good on me, so it's great that I can get that look without them ;)

Anyway, I'm very happy I was able to visit the sea before the temperatures start to get lower and also that I was able to wear these recent purchases. I still have to change my wardrobe and put on the cozy and warm pieces on my closet, how is it going for you so far? Have you already changed your closet to your fall wardrobe or not like me? Let me know in the comments! Hope you had enjoyed the post! :) 

Outfit Inspiration for Very Hot Days

Can you believe that we are already in the last week of August? I feel like I'm not yet prepared to let go of summer and start thinking about fall. 

Time is passing in a very strange way this year for sure and although I have the feeling that I wasn't able to wear all the new summer clothes and cute outfits I have planned in my head, I still feel very grateful that I was able to enjoy some beautiful days in the city with my friends. 

Last few days the weather was so hot here in Zagreb that I really had to think in a way to look cute but still wear something comfortable, fresh and breathable and I have found in this two new pieces my best friends for those days where the temperature goes higher than 30 degrees. 

This cute floral skirt from Zara, which was discounted and super cheap is the perfect summer staple, so girly and feminine but still very easy to wear and style with anything! The fabric is very light and the shape is super flattering. I also love the bow detail it has, which adds a little bit more interest to this piece.

I paired this skirt with this white Stradivarius top, which has also become one of my favorite pieces from this season because it also goes well with everything. Also, this top is made from viscose which is a very lightweight and breathable fabric, perfect for those extremely hot summer days when you have no idea what to wear. 

To finish the outfit I wore these straw-like sandals from H&M which are super comfortable and of course my new bag from Zara, which you probably already saw in one of my previous posts, I'm still so in love with it! 

What do you like to wear this kind of days? What are your staples for days when the temperature hits more than 30 degrees? Let me know in the comments below :)

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New Summer Favorites

Although I have been here in Zagreb as a tourist a few times before I finally moved here almost two years ago, I have realized that I didn't have any nice pictures that feature the amazing St. Mark's Church in the Upper Town, which is for sure a symbol of the city. 

This postcard of Zagreb is easily recognized by the unique ceiling the church has, which makes it even more beautiful and special.

I love taking walks in the Upper Town because it's usually very quiet and it's the perfect place to take pictures since the antique architecture is stunning and not many people are around so you can take your time until you get the perfect shot. I'm also very shy when it comes to taking my outfit photos so whenever I can find a spot that is not so busy, I'm very happy and I feel like the pictures turn out so much better and natural. 

This week we have been having very high temperatures so I thought it would be a great opportunity to wear some of my new summer favorites which I have bought recently in the sales. I have to say that I'm especially in love with my new bag from Zara because I have been obsessed with straw bags ever since they came out a couple of summers ago I am very happy they are still trendy. This bag, in particular, looks more sophisticated because of the leather details it has so I find it goes very well with any of my outfits. 

My next new favorite is this pair of high waisted shorts from H&M. I wasn't very fond of high waisted bottoms but I'm now convinced. These shorts look very nice and the color is so versatile and perfect for hot summer days and also evening dates since it's one of those colors you can easily style more casually or formally depending on the rest of the outfit. 

I hope you like these new summer favorites I was able to find in the summer sales and let me know if you have found some good deals lately and which are the pieces you are loving this season :)

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What I Wore to my First Week at Work

This post is a little bit of a life update mixed with a "what I wore this week" kind of post because I wanted to let you know that I have found a new job recently and I have started to work again this month. So I thought it was a good idea to show you what I have decided to wear for my first week at a new job!

Getting dressed every morning to go to work can be really challenging because we always want to come up with new and interesting looks and we feel like we need to be buying new clothes all the time to look different but it doesn't have to be like that at all. 

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday

To me, the fun part of this is getting creative and try to mix the pieces you already have in different ways so that you can always have a new look even if you are repeating some of your clothes. Let's face it, this way is much more realistic and sustainable because we don't have an endless budget for clothing. 

So, my biggest advice when it comes to creating your perfect work wardrobe is to rely on your basics because they will always look good and they are very easy to style and combine in different ways. I also find that picking neutral colors is the best option for your office outfits because they look professional (especially grey and blue) and you can always look put together without making a big effort.

Anyway, let's talk about what I wore for my first week at a new job. The idea with these outfits is that I wanted to create a good first impression and look professional because I'm new at this office but also I wanted to keep things casual because that is the dress code at this workplace and I wanted to merge well with the rest of my coworkers.

Thursday | Friday

That's why you will see that my outfits are very basic and casual, so if you have a more formal office environment maybe you can consider some changes to this outfits, for example changing the jeans for some dressier pants or the sneakers for some cute flats.

I hope you find this post useful and please let me know which are your favorite pieces to wear to work? 

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Must-Have Summer Dresses from Zaful

It's been a while since I did my last outfit post but today I have something very special to share with you! Last month, I did a post featuring my favorite spring items from Zaful, and as you know I have been collaborating with this brand so today I'm going to be showing the two dresses I have received from them and that I think are definitely two must-have dresses for this Summer season. 

One of them was already featured on my Spring wishlist and as I fell completely in love with it, I decided to order it and try it out! This absolutely gorgeous red floral wrap dress is one of those dresses that you could wear every single day. Wrap dresses, in general, tend to be very flattering and this one is not the exception, I think it would look perfect on anyone! 

In addition, I'm in love with the delicate floral print and the red tone which I think it has the right amount of boldness, making it perfect for those occasions when you want to stand out. In regards to the fabric, the dress is made of viscose and cotton, which makes it super light and fresh. I got it in a size M and it fits perfectly. What I didn't like that much about the dress is that the V neck is very low so I have to wear it with a camisole underneath in order not to show that much skin, but I'm OK with that.

Then I received this other beautiful dress with lemon print, which I'm absolutely loving right now! I can't get over how fun and gorgeous the print is, I honestly didn't think it would look this good. This dress literally screams summer so that's why I think it's definitely another must-have piece for this season.

The quality of this dress is also very good, it's button down in the front, it has adaptable straps on the shoulders and it has a very interesting cut-out detail on the back. It's made of cotton and a bit of polyester so I'm very satisfied with the fabric too. I also picked this one on a size M and it fits well but a little bit loose, so maybe I could have sized down and it would still fit me. 

I think this is the perfect dress to wear on a holiday, or for going out on those summer afternoons and for today's look, I decided to pair it with my H&M denim jacket, my white Converse and the Chloe inspired bag that I got recently too. This is a very casual outfit but I feel like the dress does all the magic, don't you think?

Pictures were taken by the lovely Maggie from Ohmagblog.com

I hope you like this outfit and both dresses, please let me know which one is your favorite and which are your favorite dresses at the moment ;)

*Zaful kindly sent me the items for review. However, all opinions are my own.

How to get the perfect #OOTD

I don't consider myself as a photography expert but after being a blogger for more than 3 years now, I realized I have learned a few things along the way. Photography is a very important aspect of the blogging world, especially when we talk about fashion and beauty bloggers.
We are constantly looking for beautiful images to share with our readers and followers, either through our blog posts or through our social media. Almost any small moment of our life can potentially become the main character of a post, from the morning coffee to a new pair of shoes or the most typical one, the outfit of the day. 
Even though we are used to seeing these images all the time on the Internet, we sometimes don't realize how much time and effort there is behind the scenes of that picture.
So, that's why I have decided to write this post to show you a little bit more about how I plan and do the pictures for my blog. What things I take into account in order to obtain the best possible photography to share with you.
In regards to the outfit pictures, everything starts with planning the outfit I'm going to shoot. Most of the times, I have a couple of outfits in my mind so I try them on at home to see which one looks better and then I decide. I also sometimes, try different variations of the same outfit, just changing the shoes, bag or accessories so that I can get more options and ideas.

Once I have the outfit, I think about the location. To me, this step is very important, not only because I love to have some interesting background that is appealing and adds value to the image, but also because I need a quiet location so that I can take as many pictures as I want without being disturbed by people passing by. In addition, I don't know about you but I get a little shy if I see people around me so if I find a quiet location it's better for me because I can relax and that is completely visible in the camera.
On the other side, I always try not to stand directly in front of a wall but to shoot from an angle, that helps a lot to create the deep of field which makes the image more interesting and less plain.

The third thing to consider is definitely the time of the day when you are going to take the pictures. This will not only affect the lighting but also it could determine how crowded a specific place is going to be. In regards to the light, the best times of the day to shoot are during the sunrise and the sunset. They are not called the golden hour for nothing. It's the best moment to get that perfect golden picture that we all want to achieve and that looks so perfect and professional. If I would have to choose between sunrise and sunset, I will probably go for the sunrise because at that time of the day not only the light is perfect but also the streets are almost empty and you can get that picture you want with no people in the background. This is the ultimate pro tip from one of my favorite bloggers, Tamara Kalinic from The Glam and Glitter. She takes incredibly amazing pictures in the most beautiful and touristic spots in the world, like the Coliseum or the Fontana Di Trevi in Rome with no one around her and she mentioned in on a video that she can achieve that by going there super early to shoot, like 6-7am in the morning. When you see the results it's clear that is worth the early morning start :)

The last tip I would include is definitely to take a lot of shots because you never know how much it would take you to get that perfect gesture or pose so it's better to try different things and do a lot of pictures. In this way, you will always have a lot of options to choose from and you will end up posting the best ones, which will definitely increase the quality of your pictures.

So, as you can see getting the perfect pictures takes a lot of time, planning and effort. And don't forget that this also includes carrying around heavy camera equipment because the quality you can get with a professional camera makes all the difference. Even though smartphones are getting better and better, a professional camera allows you to put more of yourself into the picture. It gives you a lot of power to create the image you are dreaming about. But I'm not going to lie, many times I regret not carrying my camera and using my phone to take pictures just because it's more practical and lighter. So, when I heard about Light new camera technology I thought my prayers were answered! It has as many possibilities as a professional camera but with the convenient size of a smart phone!
This camera includes many different lenses that work simultaneously to help you achieve the best image with incredible definition, striking colors and details. And all of that with a very practical small size which makes it perfect for the blogger life! I feel like having this camera would be the best and easiest way to always get great quality pictures for the blog and my social media.
Anyway, I hope you have enjoyed this post and please let me know in the comments if you have any other photography tips you would like to share!! I would love to know! :)

How I style my Red Adidas Gazelle?

Do you remember one of my last posts in which I talked about my obsession with Adidas Gazelle? Well, as you may have imagined, I ended up buying a pair of Adidas sneakers for myself because I couldn't resist it!  I have to confess that I wasn't 100% sure about the colour, I didn't know if I wanted something more neutral like black or blue or something more eye catching like red or green but then I realised that I normally wear neutral colours on my clothing pieces, so I thought that it would be a great idea to take a risk with the colour of my Gazelle. Because, as I always wear neutrals it was going to be very easy to combine them with everything and also it was going to be a great way to put the accent of an outfit on the shoes, something that I always like to do :)
So, I finally decided to buy the red Adidas and I couldn't be happier, the tone of red they have is very bright but still very easy to combine. It looks perfect with black, white, blue, grey, beige, green, whatever colour you would like to pair them with. They are a great addition to my wardrobe and they always give me that extra touch of street style chicness. I love them! 
For today's post, I want to show you how I used to style them while I was back in the Croatian winter. I wore this outfit to go exploring the city of Samobor, which I will show you in a future post, and I picked a black pair of jeans from Mango with my favourite new grey sweater from Pull & Bear. As you can see it's a very dark and neutral outfit but with that pop of colour on the shoes. I also added a green military inspired coat from Stradivarius, which I bought on sale and my favourite scarf from H&M. I love that scarf because it has a very nice colour combination of grey and beige which makes it so easy to pair with any other colour. To end up the outfit, I wore a cute beige backpack from Zara because it was very practical to carry around my camera, phone and all that stuff while exploring a new city ;)
Hope you like this outfit and please let me know if you normally choose more neutral shoes or if you like to add a pop of colour with them like me?

Look:

Coat: Stradivarius

Sweater: Pull & Bear

Jeans: Mango

Sneakers: Adidas Gazelle

Scarf: H&M

Backpack: Zara

Sunglasses: Wanama (old)