(the home, 3rd floor)

Happy Sunday!

I'm currently working at the museum but I wanted to share some snaps from my stay in Lisbon with the girls. After a difficult period of my life I reconnected with two of my greatest friends who I know for quite sometime now. And after a lot of invitations I finally managed to go and spent a few days with them. Crazy, happy and full of adventures kinda of days! Those girls are crazy (in a good way of course!) and I couldn't be happier to have them in my life. 

I took photos mostly during the day, and I had to keep up with them otherwise I would always stay behind taking photos and looking around (that's me: the eternal curious girl always trying to capture the details of everything).  It was all about relaxing at home, staying in bed, life/love talking, going out at night, enjoying the company and having fun. Those days surely refilled my batteries! And, I'll be back!

Love,

Maria

(room view)

RIPPED IN BLACK

Hey, guys! 

So here you have a new post with the look I wore a few days ago when I went to Lisbon. My kind of travelling outfits - jeans and t-shirt! Simple but with a twist. These jeans were a sale's purchase in Pull&Bear and quickly became a favorite in my closet. Meanwhile, I'm still editing the photos I took during these last days but tomorrow I'll try to post them.

Love,

Maria

MOOD BOARD #6

Good morning from Lisbon!

Yesterday was chaotic with happiness and a lot of walking and catching up with one of my babes! We're still waiting for the other one to come to Lisbon as well. But it feels so good to leave my place for a few days (though I miss all my dearest loves).

Have a wonderful day! I'll be updating the blog with daily photos and some outfit photos as well. You can also stay updated on my Instagram for more photos.

Love, 

Maria

PICK OF THE DAY - LEATHER

Find it HERE

Happy Sunday, dears!

Today I want to share a new piece of must-have on your closet this next F/W season - midi leather skirt. We've seen it during S/S, and in the past season as well, and it's such a versatile piece which can be put together with everything. And there are various models and cuts of leather skirts but I prefer the fitted one. I found this at Mango's Online Store. Perfect! What do you think of it?

Love,

Maria

OFF SHOULDER

Photography by Marta Menezes

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Weekend is here! 

And guess what? I'll be working on both days. It's the price you pay for working at a cultural institution, but it has its wonders! And I cannot wait for next week when I'll be in Lisbon with two of my greatest friends who I know for many years now. It's so great to have some girl time, in another city, in another home, just enjoying good company, music and food.

Talking about this look, this is what I wore yesterday for work. The shirt wasn't that down at the museum but one I got out, SHOULDERS OFF! It's a DIY kind piece because it has a wide neckline and it was always falling down into one shoulder or another, so I decided to pull it down and do a off-shoulder shirt. I added to the outfit one of my all time favorite pieces - the midi tube skirt - and a pair of platform heels. These photos were taken by one of my dearest friends, a beauty that started her own personal fashion blog a few days ago - you can check the link on the credits. I just let her do her thing and it turned out quite good! 

I tend to switch between a more clean classic style into a more trash minimal Street Style (if I can call it that way). It depends on the mood and yesterday I was in a classic shape mood.

See you later!

Love,

Maria

Shirt - Mango S/S13

Skirt - Pull&Bear S/S14

Bag - Parfois S/S14

Heels - Bershka F/W13

Watch - Parfois 

Sunglasses - (random street shopping in my hometown)

Minimal Bio

Hey, guys!

Here you have some quick photos from yesterday's post. These photos are like "messy hair, don't care"! It was windy but hot. And I'm wearing one of the best buys ever - bio sandals. Yeah, I know, it took me a while to surrender to those but after trying them I couldn't resist. And yes, they go perfect with EVERYTHING! Whether it be a dress, jeans, shorts, skirts, in a casual look, chic or in bikini. 

Time to relax at home and do some sketches. See you later!

Love,

Maria

T-shirt - Pull&Bear Men

Shorts - Ebay

Sandals - Pull&Bear S/S14

Bag - Parfois S/S14

Mood Board #5 - Sidecut T-shirts

Photos from Tumblr, Native Fox, The Fashion Through my Eyes and Collage Vintage

New week has begun! And with that comes this week's inspiration: side cut t-shirts! I've received one a few weeks ago and I've had trouble styling it but after doing a small web search I found this gorgeous ladies doing it so cool and stylish that I had to share them with you. 

Whether it be with a lace bra, bikini or nothing, with jeans or a midi skirt, these t-shirts can make an  outfit look super cool and fresh for the Summer. What do you think about them?

Love,

Maria

Casual in Blue

Hey there, guys!

I'm currently at the museum, working due to a last minute call. It's horrible to work on a Sunday, but when you have to do it, you can't complain. Besides, you gotta love what you do, right? Even if it requires working on a Sunday. This is what I wore yesterday at the museum - casual in blue and gold heels.

Love,

Maria

Denim shirt - Pull&Bear S/S13

Tank top - Pull&Bear S/S13

Leather shorts - Ebay

Heels - Zara TRF

Bag - Parfois S/S14

Wrap in Grey

Happy Friday, guys!

It's super hot outside, I just finished half of my workout routine and I'm relaxing with my little nephew watching some cartoons on TV. This is what I wore yesterday, something simple with some of my favorite Summer pieces - those ankle strap heels and the wrap mini skirt. And I love the tones and light on the photos, one of us was inspired yesterday 'cause I think these photos turned out quite good!

Love,

Maria

T-shirt - Pull&Bear S/S13

Skirt - Pull&Bear S/S14

Heels - Zara TRF

Bag - Parfois S/S14

Mood Board #4

Hello, sweeties!

Well, I had two post scheduled to be blogged but something happened and none of them went online... this one was supposed to be on yesterday (as I have been doing for the past few weeks). But, here it is, week's mood board with some images from my Inspiration Folder. 

Have a lovely day!

Love,

Maria

It's all in the details

Well, it's been a lazy lazy Sunday!

Yesterday I went to the beach with my sister and a couple of her friends and I can honestly say that I have a little sunburn in my face. Later I'll share some photos of yesterday. Meanwhile, here are some outfit details of my latest posts on the blog.

Love,

Maria

Leather Slip-ons

Find it here

Well, guys, I hope you're having a better Summer vacations than I am, so far. My vacations were delayed by something beyond my power and all I can do now is wait. I'm so moody... 

Meanwhile, I was looking through the Internet and found these babies on Zara's online store from their new F/W collection. How cool and gorgeous are they? Leather textured slip-ons. Amazing!

Love,

Maria

Soft Back

"Who wears short shorts? I wear short shorts!" 

Haha, I just had to say that. It has been on my mind for a few days since I'm wearing a lot of short shorts and skirts (seriously, don't know what got into me lately...). This is a look I wore a couple of days ago. That top has perfect in shape, cut and material. Super soft and it as a deep back which is one of my favorite details in tops - and in dresses as well. Since I have a small chest I like to play with my back and this top is perfect for that. It's a clean cut and simple look with a edgy touch from the platform heels. 

Love,

Maria

Top - Pull&Bear S/S14

Shorts - DIY from jeans (pullbear - old)

Heels - Bersha F/W13

July Recap

Good morning!

I'm currently at the museum, working a few hours before I leave on vacations. Meanwhile, here is a recap of what I wore last month. See you later with some outfit photos!

Love,

Maria

Mood Board #3

New week, new plans!

And mine are all about beach, sun, sand, last minute work at the museum and catching up with some friends before I leave. I wish you an awesome week!

Love,

Maria

Raise.com & Marie Roget

Happy weekend, loves!

I've got some news for you. A couple of days ago I was reached by Raise.com, a gift cards online company, with a proposal of featuring some of my favorites Summer trends and, from a personal choice, to create a mood board where I can show the goodies I picked. For you to better understand what this brand is all about here is a brief resume: 

Raise was launched on a quiet evening on February 2nd, 2013 as a marketplace devoted exclusively to buying and selling gift cards. 

The platform empowers consumers to increase their purchase power so they can give themselves a raise, and the name is a positive, uplifting way to refer to savings. Shoppers can buy discounted gift cards to save on everyday essentials, and sellers can earn cash for otherwise unwanted gift cards to spend when, where and how they choose.

I love basics. You must have noticed it by now...

They make such great minimal and simple looks! But I always try to had details whether it be on the shoes or on the clothe itself. Some of my choices are from H&M - most of them must-have Summer basics - and luckily they have a gift card that you can purchase and use it at you will. Just click here and here to view prices and other cards. You also have brands like Victoria Secrets, Forever 21, MAC, Claire's, Calvin Klein... You name it. Not only about clothes, but there's also gift cards for food, art, home decoration, office, etc. So, pick your card and buy yourself some Summer treats!

Love,

Maria