Fall Wishlist

I guess the title of the post could also be... if I had a million dollars... as this fall is definitely about downsizng my closet rather than upsizing, but hey, a girl can dream, right?

1. I need a chunky black cardigan like this Ralph Lauren one!
2. I´ve been wanting an iPhone since version 1... I hear iPhone 5 is coming out later this year and that might just be the time for me to become an iPhone addict!
3. YSL artsy ring in black and silver... dream dream dream!
4. ACNE Pistol boots... I´m definitely in need of some comfy yet stylish booties for fall!
5. Diego Bucket Bag by Alexander Wang... number one on my (long) bag wish list right now!
6. Canon G12... I need a camera for everyday use... my 5D Mark ii is too big and I´m too scared for it to carry it around everywhere I go. ;)

What´s on your dream wishlist for fall?

Recent Finds

I thought today I´d share with you some of my recent discoveries in the blogosphere:

I´ve discovered Anh´s blog just a few weeks ago and her sophisticated yet fun style has captured me immediately. Definitely one of the new style blogs to watch!

Moorea is a girl after my own heart! An illustrator, a graphic designer and a maker of beautiful jewelry. Her blog is full of inspirational pics, outfit posts and just pure cuteness. Oh and she´s also a rad musician!

If I were a graphic designer, I´d want to be Promise! I adore her aesthetics and her fun personality. One day she will design a website for me! ;)

Mandy is a photography addict like myself and her site is full of great projects and fun inspiration! Check it out and get lost in all things pretty!

We know that a combination of a food blog and a personal style blog is always a winning match and Emma´s blog has perfected that recipe. She lives all of our dreams by owning a cupcake store in addition to working in a vintage store with her sister.

These ladies inspire me day to day to be a better blogger and even though things have been a little slow over here these days, I promise there is a very good reason for it! My life has turned upside down in the past few weeks and I cannot wait to share what´s ahead, scary and exciting as it may be! ;)

In the meantime do let me know about your new blog discoveries! Who should I start following today? ;)

Weighing Issues

Typical Breakfast - Fruit Cocktail

I don't even want to count how many times I've mentioned that dreaded health bandwagon on this blog, but the truth is it's time for me to jump back on it again. I'm one of those girls who gains a kilo by eating a plate of pasta and hence I haven't really been happily doing that without any second thoughts or regrets probably since I was 14, which is almost 50% of my life. Lately all the traveling and eating out has taken its toll on me.... I just haven't been feeling so great about myself and the way I look. I know I know you gonna say I look great and I have nothing to worry about but last week while I was home I found an old photoalbum from my late teens, when I was 10kg (about 22 lbs) less than now.... God, who was that girl??? I almost haven't recognised myself, I looked so pretty (if I can say so myself :)) and happy! (That pictures is on my fridge door now for motivation ;)

My favorite salad made of cucumber, cocktail tomatoes, corn, raddish, feta cheese and chicken breast

One of my goals on the 11 for 11 list was to get healthy and back into a weight I feel comfortable in, hence I've decided that now, less than 4 months before the end of the year it's time to get started on that new year resolution! 10kgs Bye Bye! I'm trying to go about it the healthy way this time (no crazy detox) which means lots of fruits, veggies and protein and minimal carbs. My daily menu consists of a giga mega fruit shake for breakfast with as much fruits as I can fit in my mixer, a healthy lunch of greek salad with chicken or spinach with eggs, lots of sunflower seeds (can't live without) for evening snack and post workout protein shakes. I've also amped up my fitness routine which basically has been non existent in the past few weeks... Gym 4-5 times a week, mostly for spinning, kick box and weight classes. Let's get this ball running! We still have time before the new year rings in! ;) 

Delicious and Quick - Pureed Spinach with Mirror Eggs

Have a healthy weekend everyone! ;)

 

Postcards from Budapest

I´ve lived in several countries and travelled all over the world, but Budapest will always have a special place in my heart. It´s definitely the city I´m looking forward to visit over and over again and not only because of my friends and family, but mostly because of the unique charm and effect the city has on me. Budapest I love you! (if you´ve missed my Budapest travel guide you can check it out here)

 

Major Score

I had absolutely no intention of spending any money while I was in Hungary working on some fabulous shoots and visiting my family, but when my mom asked me to run some errands with her I politely obliged. She wanted to check out a second hand store where they had an all for ONE EURO sign out and probably because I didn´t expect it... I found the most amazing fall pieces! The good thing about second hand shopping in a small Hungarian town is that ocassionally some major designer pieces pop up, but as noone knows the designer a 350 euro Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress can easily find it´s way to the one euro rack! Yep! No kidding! I´ve also checked out their more "expensive" section where (for 13euros each) I scored a Max Mara wool/angora jacket (retail price around 350 euros) a Massimo Dutti fall jacket (retail price around 130 euros) and a beautiful Morgan jumper (retail price around 100 euros). And that´s my friends what I call a major score! ;) My mom always told me that anyone can buy expensive things (if they have the money of course) but buying expensive things real cheap is the real art of shopping! Couldn't agree more! ;D