Photos by Nuno Vieira

T-Shirt - Primark // Pants - Warehouse (thrifted) // Sneakers - Nike Run 5.0

First of all, yes, I'm wearing color. Creamy, lilac, super cheap pants (1€, maybe this was the reason why I felt the urge to buy them). Enough about the pants, let me tell you how much I missed this place and taking some time off to update (don't hate me for my absence). In about 2 weeks I will (hopefully) have more time to dedicate to my little online baby. Meanwhile I'll do my best to make it up to you all! 

Huge hug and ttyl!

*Photos from Bassike.com*

My crush for Bassike is far from being recent, actually I try to let it go since everything is just way too expensive for my wallet. Undeniably dreaming of wearing every piece from this Pre Collection 13. Sponsors, anyone?

//Pros: the materials, the cut, the shapes, the fitting, the proportions, everything seems so right and timeless. 

//Cons: no money whatsoever to spend. 

Moreover I can't help myself from imagining how soft and buttery that leather must feel or how appropriate that bomber jacket and relaxed masculine pants must be for a long day at work. Oh well, it's already late as I'm writing this, better rush into my warm, little, comfy bed and fall asleep with unreal new purchases filling my closet and mind.

Nighty-night!

Photos by Nuno V

 Shirt - Zara // Suit Trousers - Mariella Rosati // Sneakers - Nike Free Run

First of all I owe you an apology! Back to daily stress and a hectic schedule. So many things going on at the same time: my birthday, my huge final project, tests,  the struggle to find some time to study, eventually sleep one hour per night… As you can see, keeping it simple and comfortable is essential, wearing (new) sneakers is a demand! Furthermore, oversized clothes are my soft spot, so now I have an excuse to wear them every single day, even though I end up looking quite boyish. Not the most flattering, I know. 

Now I've to get back to my usual work mode! I can already smell coffee. Nhami.

Photos by Nuno V.

Bomber Jacket - Ted Baker // Knit - Topshop (really old) // Skirt - Zara // Chelsea Boots - Oysho

We all have our moments of laziness and lack of motivation, right? My body is naturally rejecting work with no success, because I can't let my huge "to do list" grow bigger. Meanwhile I've come to neglect my everyday looks by wearing the first basics I find in the morning while sleepy as hell. Must keep in mind: it's my last year! 

Turbo mode: on.

 *Photos from Coup de Foudre*

ph. Sept Ante Sept
fashion editor: Fem Verzelen
hair & make-up: Brigitte Petit
model: Fionna @ Be Model Management

Presuming most of you already know how much I love editorials I'll just skip the introduction. Moving on, behold another spectacular production I found at Coupe de Foudre, oh well you know, that blog I also fell madly in love with. Now let me just tell you I find my taste quite paradoxal, since I abominate mirrors. First off they show me obnoxious reflections and secondly they are as creepy as it gets (you'll find one in every horror movie). The fact is they also create a playful and delusional composition focusing on symmetries and various levels of interest. The clean and minimal visual impact is undeniable and that white oversized gown is to die for, it reminds me of the one from Maison Martin Margiela SS13.

Earrings -  ReInvention (as seen here) // Coat - Zara // Sweater - (no brand) // Bag - Zara // Jeans - H&M // Platform Sneakers - H&M

White monochrome, what I wore to Portugal Fashion Day 3. I found this perfect white wool sweater the day before while cleaning up my atelier at school. Someone left it there between piles of paper and fabric. What a waste right? Couldn't believe my eyes when my teacher asked us if we wanted to keep it and I was like "Hell yeah, sure I do." I had been looking for an oversized, warm, white, wool sweater for ages and had never found the perfect one. Never thought I would get it for free during a cleaning afternoon! Sometimes it seems like a bit of luck really does exist. That sweater was waiting for me the whole time (not).

Tea and The Gentlewoman. Tea to keep me calm and a magazine to distract me.  

Enjoying my recent buy, one of the best magazines I've ever hold in my hands. Let me tell you, I was kind of obsessed with fashion magazines (huge collection), but lately I started to feel fooled. So much money for magazines with no content, poor editorials and loads of ads. Although The Gentlewoman starts with more than 20 pages of ads, the content balances it out. Where should I start? By the minimal graphic design? Or the breathtaking editorials? Or the inspiring interviews, critics, chronicles and approach to readers? Everything feels so personal. They guide you through the mag. They don't only say which clothes everyone is wearing, they also describe it and explain why, how, where, and so on. Beautiful and intelligent concepts as seen in one of the last editorials, in which they shot the same model wearing the same look at a studio and at an office. Two different places, two different ways of looking at the same look. Simple but effective.

These little details make me feel like it was worth all my money. I have only one thing bothering me: Beyoncé's article in terms of photography should have been better. Felt a bit old-fashioned to me. Still, perfect magazine for the contemporary women.

P.S.: As you know yesterday was the first day of Portugal Fashion here in Porto. Just wanted to say I saw Jean Paul Paula and his amazing Givenchy earrings. #fangirling