My designer friends David Wyatt and Gianluca Soldi from The Wandering Collective invited me to attend their Spring/Summer 15' collection promotion at luxurious Aline Boutique in Barcelona.
Aline Boutique is a fairly new shopping destination in Barcelona located in a very center of the Gaudi's city at Provenca 306. The boutique owner Aline is originally from Brazil but she lives in Barcelona for a while now and has inherited the love for fashion from her mother who was also a fashion store owner back in Brazil.
Aline boutique carries brands like: David Wyatt, Gianluca Soldi, Madma Carena, Elisabetta Franchi, Federica Cui, Justicia Ruano, Schultz, Paola Frani, Ella Luna, Tete by Odette etc.
At Aline boutique you can find a variety of great quality fashion pieces ranging from Gianluca's shoes made in Italy to David's silk pieces made locally in Barcelona as well as romantic floral dresses and gowns by well known Spanish and Italian designers like Justicia Ruano or Elisabetta Franchi.
For the event I was wearing David Wyatt's maxi silk 'egg print' dress and Gianluca Soldi's black velvet lace up heels along with my yellow Zara clutch.
Gianluca Soldi Snake Skin Oxfords
Leather clutches with knuckle rings attached by Deeksha
Leather clutches with knuckle rings attached by Deeksha
Gold top by David Wyatt
Jumpsuit and dress by David Wyatt | Schutz shoes
Elisabetta Franchi
On the photo I am wearing Spell Design Fleetwood Maxi Dress
now available only in mini version
Jen’s Pirate Booty is a collection of women’s clothing, designed and curated by Jen Rossi in her hometown of Malibu, California. She produces it in 5 countries, all carefully chosen based on the beautiful textiles, specialty materials and local artisan techniques that they have to offer.
Her collection embodies all that she is: a sun-kissed, free spirited, beachy bohemian gypsetter, with a strong love for family, friends, fashion, good food and good times. Her head turning, goddess-like pieces, have a way of making every woman feel happy, beautiful, strong and confident. You are sure to be noticed and complimented when wearing one of Jen’s designs.
This brand ships from US as well so if you order from outside US you need to be customs and duties but their prices are more affordable then on other sites listed in this post.
Spell Designs
Became boho chic fashionista favorite online shopping destination. So far I only ordered one dress for them (the on the photo from the beach above) and I was pleased with their customer service. At the time the dress was in demand so it was shipped a bit late but I got it on time to enjoy it the whole Summer long.
Spell Designs ships from Australia so just like for items ordered from Jen's Pirate Booty you will have customs charges if you order from outside of Australia and New Zealand however worldwide flat shipping is only $15.
Although pricy designs are definitely a head turned and of a great quality.
Free People
The brand was launched in 70's as a physical store while the online shop was launched in 2004. and has since became world's best known boho chic shopping location. Free People features boho chic brands from all over the world but it also has it's own product strengthening their signature style.
I collaborated with Free People through my blog and I'm their long term shopper so this is the brand I have most experience with, although some items are a bit pricy they have wide range of price points and really great sales. Recently they launched a mesmerizing wedding collection which got a really fabulous reviews from bloggers and fashion experts. Each month they issue beautiful lookbook editorials with inspirational lifestyle imagery and new, on trend products.
So far I never returned anything bought from Free People and I got a plenty of wears (and I'm still wearing) all things I ordered. If you are based in Europe you can order from Free People UK to avoid customs charges with free international shipping over $150.
Yesterday my boyfriend took me to see beautiful Monasterio de Pedralbes here in Barcelona, it reminded me very much on Dubrovnik, can't wait to finally get there for our vacation this Summer. Although they are renovating it the monastery still looks mesmerizing and being in it's surroundings makes you feel so peaceful.
I use this opportunity to take photos of gorgeous Windmill with Swarovski Crystals Necklace and Orange Swarovski Crystals Dangling Pearls Earrings by Miss Julie from Hong Kong.
Since the jewelry is very impactful on it's own I combined it with plain, basic color outfit. Since I personally love to combine high street brands with independent designer items and casual with boardroom/office pieces for this look I choose crystals embellished Zara navy skirt, SOEL by Sonja Lamut open back body in grey (which I also own in red) and a plain white snake skin pattern jacket from H&M Conscious collection.
Miss Julie jewelry is ideal choice for working ladies who want to add a luxury touch of statement jewelry to their work suit, pencil dress or a simple black and white assemble. Miss Julie jewelry is made out of high quality materials and it lasts very long while it still comes on accessible price.
I was impressed when I got it in mail with each piece being beautifully packaged in branded luxurious box with a side bow.
Miss Julie Swarovski crystals and resins embellished necklace with velvet texture chain.
T clasp closure. $155 on Trendcy
Born from a world of inspired ideas and concepts, Miss Julie jewelry is for bold souls and bright minds. The pieces are a balance of natural gems, shell pearls and semi-precious stones with handmade resin and Swarovski crystals – celebrating the contrasts of life and a world rich with color and rhythm.
From vivacious urban jet-setters to sun-worshipping stylists and mysterious night owls – Miss Julie jewelry aims to capture that Je Ne Sais Quoi element which brings personal style to life. There’s no formula for life – but you truly live well, when you live with a sense of self. Expressing who we are in how we present ourselves is a continuous source of inspiration for Miss Julie jewelry.
Dangling shell pearls earrings with cushion Swarovski crystals. For pierced ears.
Also available in Green, Pink and Yellow. $105 on Trendcy
Rhinestone embellished clutch from Zara
SOEL by Sonja Lamut open back one piece.
Miss Julie jewelry is currently on sale on Trendcy 40% OFF selected pieces so check it out before the sale ends.
Shop the look:
Skirt & Clutch Zara | Jacket H&M
Body with open back & a bow SOEL by Sonja Lamut
Shoes Gianluca Soldi for The Wandering Collective from Trendcy.com
Photo: blogger Yuyu from Hong Kong
I bet you read the title wrong! :P
In order not to keep my mother in suspense. NO - I am not getting married, I just really like this handbag.
On top of a bit of a large collection of hats I am also a passionate handbag collector. By this I don't mean stitch to stitch branded LV LV LV.... bags. I really like collecting great quality unique handbags in gorgeous colors, the kind of bags I can leave to my daughter one day as my fashion inheritance (no mum, I'm not pregnant) on top of my hat collection, shoe collection and my Vogue collection, ohh let's face it, if I continue building my fashion collections like this the only real-estate I'm going to leave my child in inheritance will be a shoe-box! ;)
A diamond ring shaped limited edition leather handbag by Homanz caught by attention with it's fabulous shape and fun and unexpected clip & zip opening. This limited edition handbag launched on past Mother's Day with an emotional video which you can view bellow:
I love the story about how every women deserves a big rock (ring) aka handbag shaped as a giant diamond ring as I really believe women sometimes forget to reward themselves, they stop putting themselves first and forget their value and to live to the fullest and have fun with their lives when they have babies and the focus of their life changes.
If I really had to choose I would say that a metallic pink Homanz Diamond Ring Handbag is my favorite. I would wear it with high waisted pencil denim skirt and a cropped sweater.
Homanz Diamond Ring Leather Handbag comes in beautiful velvet gift box and the shipping is free via Trendcy. It's available in very limited quantity.
When I first saw the mule comeback on a runway I was a little unsure how I feel about them, especially those with super pointy toe. For me, the style looked a little cheap and reminded me of slippers one would wear around the house. As time passed and more brands showed their mule styles I settled with loving the 'mule but not mule' style with open toe and a sling back.
Schulz
Philip Lim
The most important thing obviously when wearing mule's is to make sure your pedicure is done beautifully and your heels and soft and well kept. The way I like to wear my mules is with culottes pants, wrap dresses, jeans and pencil dresses. Mule's with 5cm or up heel make your legs look firmer and longer which is especially important when wearing culottes.
I love this artsy pair of mules as well:
I found some gorgeous street style inspirations which can give you an idea on how to try to combine your new pair of season favorite shoes!
Shop most popular mule styles here:
MidSummer Dream Dress Brando Lace Up Cut Offs
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