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YSL Monogram Blogger Bag: Review and Styling Tips
A couple weeks ago I celebrated my birthday and I was lucky to get YSL Monogram Blogger Bag, my first YSL bag, as a birthday present from my hubby. Yay!!! To be honest, I have been looking for a small red cross-body bag for a while. The choice was between Gucci Soho Mini, Mulberry Mini Lily and YSL Monogram Blogger Bag. Being a blogger, it was very appropriate to get a ‘blogger bag’, plus I loved its practicality and value for money. After all this blog is about staying stylish without breaking the bank, right? Apparently, YSL’s creative director Hedi Slimane dedicated this Blogger Bag to the fashion bloggers, thus making it more affordable than…
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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
Who doesn’t like Mexican food and yummy tacos?! Well, I do and today I am sharing a healthy and easy grilled chicken tacos recipe that features red cabbage slaw and traditional guacamole. This recipe was inspired by the fish tacos recipe from Cooking Classy which I was lucky to find on Pinterest. It ticks all the boxes: it’s easy to make, it’s healthy and super tasty. So how exactly do you make these chicken tacos? INGREDIENTS Pack of chicken breasts Pack of soft tacos or small tortillas (6-8) 2-3 tbs of olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic Salt to taste Paprika to season Mexican salsa or sauce, like Wahaca’s Chipotle sauce, for…
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Dress for Less: Packing Light for Summer Holiday
Packing for summer holiday is always a bit of a fashion dilemma: on one hand you want to look stylish and have choices, on another – you don’t want to lag too much clothes and pay extra luggage charges, especially if you travel on budget airlines and only carry a hand luggage. For my recent week-long summer holiday in Greece (you can read about it here) I put together a following packing list that actually worked quite well for me. Mixing and matching items in similar color schemes gave me plenty of choices for both casual/day and dressy/going out outfits. For example, white jeans can be easily paired with casual cotton shirts and dressy…
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72-hour guide to Kefalonia, Greece: Captain Corelli, Skala, Avithos Beach and Much More (Part II)
“It takes a lifetime for someone to discover Greece, but it only takes an instant to fall in love with her” said once Henry Miller. I can only wholeheartedly agree with him! Having just come back from Kefalonia, one of the Greek islands in the Ionian Sea, I have to say I instantly fell in love with its beauty and tranquility. There is something beautiful about the simplicity of its lifestyle, which after London’s hassle and bustle felt like a breath of fresh air. Day 3 After checking out east and west coast of Kefalonia in the first couple days (see Part I), it was time to visit the south coast…
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72-hour guide to Kefalonia, Greece: Captain Corelli, Melissani Lake, Myrtos Beach and Much More (Part I)
“It takes a lifetime for someone to discover Greece, but it only takes an instant to fall in love with her” said once Henry Miller. I can only wholeheartedly agree with him! Having just come back from Kefalonia, one of the Greek islands in the Ionian Sea, I have to say I instantly fell in love with its beauty and tranquility. There is something beautiful about the simplicity of its lifestyle, which after London’s hassle and bustle felt like a breath of fresh air. Greece has been on my travel bucket list for a long time so when the time came to choose next holiday destination, my husband and I decided…
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Dress for Less: Shine Bright or How to Wear Metallics
From Elle McPherson strutting around in her infamous silver pants to Kim Kardashian and Cindy Crawford’s futuristic dresses at the MET Gala, metallics are seen everywhere and are one of the biggest trends of Spring/Summer 2016, which found its way both into clothing and footwear. Major high street retailers, like Mango, Zara, River Island, H&M and Office, have jumped on the trend and came up with their own interpretations of the trend. Like many women, I love a bit of a sparkle so metallics found a quick way to my wardrobe. Today you can find metallics in different shades of silver, gold or rose gold, making them very versatile. Simple and minimalistic,…
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A Day in Londoner’s Life: Oxo Tower Restaurant and Shard
This was a special weekend, my hubby and I celebrated our mini wedding anniversary. To mark the occasion we decided to do something special. After all, if you don’t spoil yourself, who else will?! The two parts for our Saturday afternoon were a brunch at the fabulous Oxo Tower Restaurant on the South Bank. Oxo Tower Restaurant Located at the top of the Oxo tower, the restaurant has amazing views of the Thames River and London skyline setting a great scene for relaxed brunching. Apart from the quieter and more relaxed restaurant, there is also a brasserie and bar. We opted for a set 3-course menu, which looked and sounded amazing!…
