Thank You, 2013

December 31, 2013

The last day of the year 2013. Took some time to think about this year. Looking at my blog-diary (that’s how I’m gonna call it now) I should say things changed and improved. I added new stuff to the blog, like baking recipes and photo-posts. Hopefully, you did enjoy it. Now I’m thinking of introducing something new. Looking back at this year’s looks, I can see some changes in my style and I’m happy about it.

Well, what can I say... This is the post №342, what means that I was blogging on a daily basis this year. That’s a really good achievement. I’m supporting this post with the best moments, from my opinion, of the year.

I want to wish you all a really happy New Year. May the upcoming year bring a lot of joy and sun into your life. Set new goals to yourself and do achieve it!

I’m pretty sure that the new year will be even better and more exciting. Firstly, in just 5 months I will finish university and enter the world as a professional. Secondly... Secondly, I’ll let you know about changes, when the time comes.  

Vest Thing

December 30, 2013

Remember I told you about fur vests that I found here in Riga? You already saw the first one (in grey color), so that's the second one. While do shopping I couldn't decide which one I liked most, so I took both. And I still can't tell which one is my favourite. This vest in faux sheepskin is much more Winter-ish though. I did mix it with quite seductive yet gentle body in white lace, as well as skinny jeans and knee high boots. A pair of rings and matching statement necklace perfectly complement the outfit. And, again, I finished the look off with curled hairstyle. 

All Over Sequins

December 29, 2013

In anticipation of New Years Eve. For our (ex-USSR) countries it is the main Winter feast-day. All the gifts that I brought with me are already beautifully wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree. 

Meanwhile, I was walking around the town in a shiny sequined outfit. I paired sequined mini skirt and sweater with lips embellishment. It turned out to be quite a cool combination. Especially, with red coat on. And I finished the look with curled hairstyle. 

Sun Is Out

December 28, 2013

Finally having some sun in town. Such a good weather for Christmas. By the way, was in Old Town that day and it was full with families and festive performances for kids. And, of course, tourists that were buying into Latvian souvenirs and food. Especially, biscuits and chocolate (good choice I should say).

What about my look. I decided to add some blue to this leggings and fur vest combination. You probably remember this fur vest that I talked about a couple of days ago. Knee high boots and cross body bag perfectly finish the outfit off.

Pom Beanie

December 27, 2013

This pom beanie is an essential part of my December looks now. Though we don't have a real Winter out here, it's still quite cold outside. And beanie is a perfect replacement for fur hats. It's so casual and lovely, and does match the fur collar. So this time I mixed the hat with a pair of skinnies, fluffy sweater and knee high boots. Just a simple Winter-ish look.

PQAP Bakery | Gingerbread Cookies

December 26, 2013

Gingerbread cookies (in Latvia we call it piparkūkas) is the essential part of Christmas/New Year period. 

Red Details

December 25, 2013

Complementing the red coat with matching lipstick and necklace. And balancing red with some black color and a bit of metallic shine. I did emphasize waistline with a belt and added over-the-knee socks to lengthen boots. Have been thinking of getting over the knee boots and now am pretty sure that I need to search for a perfect pair. What concerns make-up and hairstyle... As I already said, I used some red lipstick as well as eye liner, and gathered hair in a low ponytail.

Hometown Glory | Christmas Lights

To begin, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Hope you all are having a good time and joyful Christmas. 

As I promised, here's the photo-post about Christmas decorations in my hometown. Though it's just a little part of it, the rest is coming soon. I already mentioned before that the city looks so much better this year due to all the lights. My favourite spot for now is the Winter Wonderland in Dome Square. Enormous Christmas tree, lots of souvenir shops, attractions for kids, mulled wine and amazing music. Such a good place and with real Christmas spirit. 

Glitter In The Air

December 24, 2013

Unexpectedly repeated this outfit from early January. So it looks like I'm finishing the year with kinda same outfit. The cowl neck dress and glitter tights look good together though. But this time I paired the outfit with completely different stuff. Added a belt, elegant cross body bag and a set of rings, my favourite coat and boots. And voila. It's something new now. 

P.S. Am writing this post with music by inimitable Pink. Am so delighted by her song "Glitter In The Air". You realized now, where I got the name for this post from, right?

Fur Layers

December 23, 2013

Surviving the cold weather with some fur layers. Fur vest and bright coat with fur collar - what a cool combination. Am totally in love with this new vest that I found just last week. Well, I got two fur vests (as always), but about the second one I'll tell you later. I paired this vest with matching color turtle neck jumper and balanced it with black bottom. In general, I really like outfits color combination. And manicure color - black with gold pieces - so cool and is something new at the same time.

PQAP Bakery | Tiramisu

It's been quite a long time without baking recipes... 

Sequins And Stripes

December 22, 2013

Some shiny casual outfit. Would I ever think of pairing sequins and stripes? Not really. But this time somehow it happened. Feeling like having something shiny these days, apart from beige color. I finished the look off with curls slightly gathered into a hairstyle. And added a bit of eyeliner into my make-up.

White Collar

December 21, 2013

Still playing with monochrome trend. And, though, this color combination is simple and can get boring quite fast, from my point of view. On the other hand, it can be used in many different styles. Like the one I used this time - college style. Little black dress and white shirt, here it's only white collar. I did combine the outfit with super warm and lovely coat in decorative trim. Some twist was added by poodle brooch that perfectly matched the entire look.

Sweet Nothing

December 20, 2013

Feeling like pastel colors recently. It's so sweet, feminine and... Christmassy. Especially this combination of beige color - beanie, fur collar and fluffy sweater. It really leads me to a magical Christmas mood. Though, the main attribute, snow is missing and, I guess, most Riga people will agree with that. Anyway, I did pair my beige stuff with skater skirt in metallic shine and red coat (I don't even have to comment on the coat anymore, it's almost always there!). Ohhh, and I chose some pearl-y accessories to finish the look off. So lovely and classy.

Bloody Winter

December 19, 2013

I will never get enough of this coat! It's so perfect. And the color... It's like a piece of shine in such dull Winter days. Saw a couple of girls in the streets of Riga wearing same kind of coats, in red color I mean, and need to admit that it's an amazing choice for Winter season. The coat matches casual styles so well. Just like this one. A combination of simple skinnies, sweater and a pair of boots. Remember this sweater with lips embellishment? So basic and still lovely. It was an unexpected, but such a good find. Just made a couple of new looks with it in my mind. 

Back In Town

December 18, 2013 Rīga

Finally, here's the first post straight from Riga. So, the next day after the flight I went for a walk around the city. Have to mention that this year it is so perfectly decorated. Though all the snow melted just right before my return, in the evenings town looks magical with all the lights on. You can see just a tiny bit of it in the background of these pictures. I will try to do a photo-post with pictures during our pretty long Christmas celebrations. 

But for now, my first casual and comfy outfit from Winter-ishn Riga. Of course, I couldn't resist not wearing my favourite coat. Paired it with a pair of knee high boots and cross body bag. And I did find a perfect beanie! At the airport, just before departure. So happy about it. It's right what I was looking for. Now I'm ready for proper Winter. 

On The Dark Side

December 17, 2013

The last London-look this year. And I chose dark color combination for it. Casual look, but still in London style. Top, leggings, a bit oversized blazer and biker boots. As simple as that. Love how perfectly the new cross body bag matches the outfit. Especially, the blazer. The final touch is made by eyeliner.

Blue Skirt

December 16, 2013

Totally like this skater skirt. The combination of blue color and leather-look trim is just amazing! Did mix it with some black stuff, in order to put more emphasis on the skirt. But did accompany it with quite colorful Russian scarf. Thus the look turned to be really lady-ish. 

Green Day

December 15, 2013

Total deep green outfit. Though the shades of the sweater and leggings are a bit different, it still makes an interesting combination. Very Winter-ish. I did support it with knee high boots and cross body bag, both quite elegant. And I do totally love how the red coat adds some freshness and complements the green base. This time I cheated on my usual natural-look make-up by adding eye-liner. 

Driving Home For Christmas

December 14, 2013

Have been obsessed with this song by Chris Rea recently. As you see, I even named this post after it and did include the video as well. Well, finally, it's travel time! Can't believe that tonight I'm gonna be back home. Looking forward to have nice Christmas holidays, meet my beautiful Riga and everyone I haven't seen over the last couple of months. 

Meanwhile, the suitcase is packed. Presents are prepared. New Year's look is decided on. And I'm totally ready for the journey!

Punk It

December 13, 2013

Outfit that was a bit inspired by punk revival. Black color, tartan and biker style boots with lots of straps - the basics of the punk style. Jumper with decorative details perfectly fits in such a combination. I would rather call this look something like "Classy Punk", just because it contains two contraries - aggressiveness and elegance. And, yeah, my new obsession participates in this look. It's the cross body bag that is coming back home with me for Christmas. So you will see it a lot in the next couple of weeks!

Some More Stripes

December 12, 2013

I guess stripes will always be in my wardrobe. This striped jumper perfectly complements the color of my eyes and hair. So natural. I did pair it with some casual jeans, biker boots and leather jacket. Another plus of London-ish Winter - ability to wear leather jackets. I added fur collar to it for a change. And I should say it's a nice combination. 

Red And Blue

December 11, 2013

Back to ladylike style. With skirts, flats and some accessories. One of the best parts about Winter in London is that you can wear flats. Though, I'm still quite discreet with it. Coming from a country with real Winter, I still prefer boots during this season. Going back to outfit... I fancy how good the jumper looks with skater skirt. Especially, the color combination. Really feminine and adorable.

City By The Sea

Remember my Sunday walk post? Some 10km of walk in the fresh air - that was a nice one. That's the second part of the outcome. It took me good three months to prepare this post, but I'm pretty happy that I managed it now, just before going back on Saturday.

Jurmala is a place that hosts numerous international festivals and concerts, it's a Summer destination for tourists as well...  Locals do adore this place throughout the whole year. And I, being a local, love it so much. Jurmala in early Autumn or late Summer, whatever you call it, looks very beautiful.

Black Skinnies

December 10, 2013

Another black'n'white look. Seems like monochrome is one of my favourite color combinations this Autumn/Winter season. This one is super casual. Basic t-shirt, cardigan and jeans - what can be simpler? And I do totally like how these skinnies look with knee high boots. The cross body bag perfectly finishes off the outfit. Natural-look make-up and hairstyle, in turn, make a final touch by emphasizing naturalness of the whole look.

Still Burgundy

December 9, 2013

Can't get enough of this bodycon dress. Especially, the visual effect it creates. Didn't know, actually, it was Stella McCartney's "Miracle Dress" that started this kinda trend a couple of seasons ago. Black side panels really create the body slimming effect. In this look I paired the dress with biker boots and just a few rings. Finished it off with loose curls and natural-look make-up.

Folds And Drapery

December 8, 2013

Remember this cardigan that I used as a dress quite recently? This time it was used as a top. It made an interesting  and, I would say, complex combination with the mini skirt. With lots of folds involved. Biker boots and lipstick just add some boldness and chic. Light red lipstick was a much better complement to the outfit that just natural-look. 

Beige November

December 7, 2013

Well, am so much in love with this look. So feminine and casual at the same time. Can't separate top and cardigan, it's just made for each other. The hairstyle and manicure complement the bottom mix. All the week wanted to comment on manicure, but decided to do it only now. I find the baby pink color so Winter-ish. It will be my Christmas season favourite for sure. Some rings and cross body bag just finish the look off.

Blue Burgundy

December 5, 2013

Adding some blue to these burgundy colored jeans. The simple jumper matches these jeans with baroque flocking so much. Am in love with the jumper not only for the color, but for button-details on the shoulders. It does add some twist to this quite casual piece. And, as always, biker boots finish the outfit off by bringing a bit of rebelliousness. What concerns make-up and hairstyle - here my choice was a natural-look. I let the actual outfit to rock the look.

Mad For Plaid

December 4, 2013

Super basic and casual plaid shirt look. Couldn't understand what this look reminds me of... But it looks a bit nerd-y. Especially, the combination of plaid shirt and trousers. I only miss glasses. And something like a ponytail or plait hairstyle. But, yeah. That's my nerd-y kind of version. What I love about this look is the lipstick. Perfectly matches shirt and coat. And freshens the outfit.

Fluffy One

December 2, 2013

As I promised, here's a look with another fluffy sweater. This one gets me in such a Christmas mood. I feel like a snow flake! Or a polar bear. Not really sure yet. Anyway, I did pair the sweater with shirt and jeans - one of my beloved combinations. Which boots did I add? Of course, biker ones. And cross body bag. Bright pink lipstick perfectly finishes the look. 

Winter Wonderland Hyde Park

December 1, 2013 London

Winter Wonderland is back to Hyde Park. Numerous rides, giant observation wheel, Santa Land, ice rink, Christmas Market, cafes, bars and food places - all in one place! I love Winter Wonderland. That's the place, where you actually feel that Christmas is coming. And it's really fun. 

Apart from photos, I made some videos. Ohh, can't even watch the one with pancake. A pancake with Nutella and egg liquor was the craziest choice in my entire life! Too much liquor, too much. Looks like my addiction to eggnog is over after that. Though my love towards pancakes is still strong. Pancake-lady, here I come again! Soon.

This Time Of The Year

Unbelievable how fast time flies.