Tips Become Beautiful with Your Dress

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Live music, artists, short movies, vintage clothing and housewares, and food trucks all were a part of the Live Arts Festival presented by CTOWN art party. I had an opportunity to attend this event on Sunday, and believe me, I did not regret going one bit. Events like this usually inspire me to do something more on my own, and contribute to the artist and wanna-be (that would be me ;) ) community. I wish I had captured more of all the awesomeness seen there, but this is what i’ve got.

Blouse - Nasty Gal

Lace Shorts - Forever 21

Sandals - Urban Outfitters

Earring - vintage

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Once Upon a Time It Was Summer

Have an amazing, full of adventures summer, everyone!

Dress - KLING

Sunglasses - Vintage (remind me of the ones seen here)

Sandals - Urban Outfitters

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Big Parade / OBERLIN, OH

Oberlin is definitely one of my favorite towns in Ohio. Due to the active and caring community living in Oberlin it has a very pleasant vibe. People there care about sustainable environment, education, art, and culture. Cafes serve food prepared from produce supplied by local farmers. Community events are fun and attended by young and old, and here are some pictures from an event called Big Parade that I had an opportunity to attend on Saturday.

I like taking pictures of bikes, but if it’s a parade bike - even better! :)

And here is the outfit I was wearing.

Sunglasses, dress - Urban Outfitters

Leather jacket - old

Lately I’ve been in love with lace and leather combination.

And here is what I call my "dingy team”. Whenever I feel my outfit is too cute, these items instantly make it more dingy and not overdone looking.

Sunday, 8 May 2011

Does it mean I cannot go there?

For some reason the sun and warm weather are taking very long time to finally reach Ohio. Bad side - everybody is sick of being cold all the time, bright side - I get to wear my faux fur. This is just a staple outfit that I wear all the time because American Apparel disco pants are incredibly comfortable, and as I said, I like my fur. KLING cardigan is also an interesting replacement for an actual fur coat.

Faux Fur Scarf - Zara (also seen here)

Cardigan - KLING

Sheer Blouse - American Apparel (also seen here)

Disco Pants - American Apparel

And some good music from a Canadian band Purity Ring…

Purity Ring - Lofticries by snipelondon

Monday, 25 April 2011

Monthly Playlist No2

Instead of a playlist here’s just a couple video’s of musicians/bands that you definitely should check out if you still haven’t done that:

Lykke Li not only because of her unique music but also because of her personal style.

Minus the cigarette ;)

Slowdance - Sweetness by robotsndisguise

LONEY DEAR - Loney Blues by Something InConstruction

Woodkid - Iron (Gucci Vump Remix) by strictlysocial

This song is already kind of old, but just in case someone hasn’t seen the video…

Monday, 18 April 2011

What really matters.

Currently I am in the process of reading John Ortberg’s When the Game Is Over It All Goes Back To the Box. In the chapter called Master the Inner Game he describes the distinction between our outer and inner selves and compares it to a game of tennis.

“Every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game. The outer game is played against an external opponent to overcome external obstacles, and to reach an external goal. (…) The outer game is what people see, what gets admired or disdained or ignored.

But there is another, more important game going on in the mind of the player. It is played against nervousness, doubt, and self-condemnation. It requires the offering of the will and the focus of the mind. Victories at the INNER game are the SOURCE of all TRUE JOY and GROWTH. The possibility of inner mastery is the highest reason why we play the game. (…)

We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” (…)

The outer you is temporary. The inner you is eternal.”

No matter how hard we try to develop and present our outer self, it is not going to fulfill us. Nice outer image can make us and others feel content temporary, but it has no value if the inner self is not at peace. I have always known this truth, but reading this book and particularly this chapter has been a very good reminder that I also wanted to share with you. Beauty comes from within.

Saturday, 19 February 2011

DALKEY AND KILLINEY / IRELAND

I just wanted to share with you some pictures I took in two little historic towns of Ireland - Dalkey and Killiney. I was there on Monday, and I strongly suggest anybody that wants to visit somewhere else than Dublin or just get away from the city for a day jumps on a DART and heads to Dalkey!