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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How to Add Some Magic to Your Look with Jewelry

Everything in this universe is made of energy, from the light of the sun, the wind, and the sea to the smallest things like stones, metals, and flowers. Everything around us has a vibration that has an influence on us and the good thing is that we can use this to our advantage and incorporate some magic into our daily life in a very easy way, and that is through jewelry.

As I just mentioned before, metals for example silver, carry a special vibration that can help us to protect our energy. That's is why in many traditional cultures, wedding gowns the women have always had some sort of metal, not only as decoration but also as a way to protect the bride and her energy on such an important day. 

In this modern world, we don't need to be so extreme about it but it's always good to have some extra dose of good vibes and with jewelry, we can achieve and at the same time look a lot better adding some interesting details to our outfits. So, how do we do it?

Use Symbols

Symbols carry a very powerful meaning so if you can include any symbol that relates to you, that always helps to raise your vibration. There are some universal symbols for protection, such as the evil eye. This is a symbol that is commonly found in cultures such as the Turkish and it helps us to protect us from the low vibration and negative thoughts that can be around us. I have found this gorgeous Blue Evil Eye Bracelet at ONecklace (gifted) and I absolutely fell in love with it because it's very dainty and feminine but it still carries some powerful energy. I have to say I'm very impressed with the quality, the blue color of the stone in the middle is so deep and stunning and the crystals around it are so shiny and beautiful that I'm sure this bracelet is definitely going to steal all the attention. The bracelet is available in silver and in rose gold and I picked it up in rose gold so that it matches my watch as well. I think they look very cute together. Also, I was a bit unsure about picking up a bracelet because my wrists are so thin and small that all the bracelets are usually too big for me but this one has the perfect length and it sits very nicely on my wrist. 

Connect to your Zodiac Sign

Jewelry pieces that show your Zodiac sign are not only very trendy at the moment but also very powerful because each sing carries specific energy and when we wear something with the symbol of that sign we can connect to that energy. It's not mandatory to use only the symbol of your Sun sign, you can pick the sign of your rising sign or your Moon sign depending on the energy and characteristics you would like to develop. At ONecklace's website, there is also a great selection of necklaces inspired by the Zodiac signs symbols and also the constellations which are very nice and easy to style with any outfit. Psst! You can use my code andrea15 for 15% off on their website ;)

Don't Forget Crystals

Crystals are known for their beneficial properties when it comes to raising the vibration. They are definitely a must to add some magic to our lives and they are for sure very helpful! In addition, they are also very easy to find in jewelry pieces. The most popular ones are Rose Quartz, which helps us to develop the energy of love and to relax, Amethyst which is very protective and transforms negative thoughts into positive ones, and Jade, which is the crystal for overall good luck.

I hope you have found this post interesting and helpful, let me know in the comments do you believe in magic and vibrations? Do you like to add this kind of symbol to your outfits? 

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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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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Pink and Gray for Fall / Winter

I have never been a pink kind of girl but I think that maybe I have started to change my mind about this color. I don't know why but I never felt comfortable wearing pink before, somehow I felt like this color didn't suit me, I felt like it was "too girly" for me, whatever that means.

However, last year that thought started to change, I felt drawn to more and more pink items, especially in this soft pink shade, which I find very chic and feminine. I bought this gorgeous Bershka suede jacket and even though it was available in other colors I decided to give pink a try. 

Sometimes, it's good to go out of our style comfort zone and try on some colors, shapes or pieces that we don't normally wear because that allows our personal style to evolve and it's also a great way to add more creativity to our lives. 

I ended up buying this jacket along with some pink loafers, another pair of shoes that were black and pink and even a sweater with pink and gray stripes! I wouldn't say I went crazy about pink but I'm very happy that I have opened my mind and now I have some new colors to wear.

Anyway, going back to this outfit, one of my favorite color combination is, without a doubt, pink and gray. So I paired the pink suede jacket with a basic gray sweater from H&M. I think these two colors look extremely stylish together and it's a pair that you can wear all year round. 

I decided to keep the rest of the outfit very simple, in terms of color, I added a black pair of leather-like trousers from Mango, my new booties from Zaful and my beloved bag from Carpisa, which I seem to wear every single day :P

I really hope you like this outfit and I would love to know if there was any color that you didn't like that much or maybe you didn't feel so comfortable wearing but that perception change recently like in my case with the color pink.  

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Rosegal Valentine's Day Wishlist

February is normally mentioned as the month of love because of Valentine's Day! This day is the perfect opportunity to show some love to your partner but also to your friends and family as well because love is present in all of our important and meaningful personal relationships. It's the perfect time to show your appreciation by finding the perfect present for your loved ones but also another great way to show them how much you care is by spending time with them, thinking about a nice activity that you can enjoy together! 
So, if you are looking for the perfect present I highly suggest you check out Rosegal! This web store has everything for him and her and they are currently having some amazing promotions to help you find the Best Valentines Gift. 

For those of you who maybe prefer to celebrate by having a nice date with your loved one, I have specially prepared this post to show you some of my favorites from Rosegal Valentines Gift in the form of two different outfits ideas for that special day! 

Instead of going for the typical colors of Valentine's Day, which are red and pink because these are the colors that represent love, I thought about creating two outfits with two different main colors which are super classic and stylish: Black and white! I paired both of them with golden details for an extra touch of luxury ;)

Dress | Shoes | Bag | Necklace

There is no way you can go wrong with a nice black dress, what I loved about this particular one is that is very versatile and easy to style up or down depending on your needs. 

In this case, I thought about styling this dress up, because it's for a date night so I paired it with those amazing shoes that have very subtle golden and leopard details which I think makes them a very special piece to wear with a basic dress like this one. Last but not the least, I added a black bag with also a gold detail on the chain and a beautiful necklace to complete the outfit.

Dress | Shoes | Earrings | Bag

For this other outfit, I picked this gorgeous white lace dress. I have been obsessed with this kind of dresses for such a long time because I find them very elegant and feminine so I'm sure this would be a perfect choice for a Valentine's Day night out. 
I have also picked golden accessories to go with this dress, those golden shoes look extremely luxurious and glamorous and the earrings are the perfect complement to this outfit. Last but not the least, I have picked a tanned colored bag with a golden bucket detail that matches perfectly with everything else.

What do you think about these two outfits? Have you already in mind what are you going to wear for Valentine's? I would love to know! Also, don't forget that you can find the Best Valentines Gift 2018 on Rosegal, so if you are still looking for the perfect gift for your loved one, go check out this site! ;)