Top 5 Coats to Style the Cold Out!

1. Straight Cut Fur Coat from Mango £ 349.99 (Link!)

2. Marte Coat from Won Hundred £ 380 (Link!)

3. Double Breasted Wool Coat from Zara £ 69.99 (Link!)

4. Zulia Biker Jacket from All Saints £ 258 (Link!)

5. City Monument Coat from All Saints £ 278 (Link!)

I decided that October is a good month to research winter coats. Above are my top 5 favourite winter coats to style the cold out!

Number 1. is a real fur coat from Mango. I like the simplicity and elegance of it but I am not 100 % sure about the colour as I always find black is to harsh on me.

Number 2. is my absolute favourite! I love, love, love the design of this coat. All you need is grey or black accessories and you are very amazingly styled by just wearing this coat. I can already imagine myself pairing this with a black beanie a simple black scarf and boots. Unfortunately the price tag is quite a bit above my budget.

Number 3. seems really boring at first but this coat has an amazing colour and the price is unbeatable! I would jazz this coat up by adding a fur collar, a beanie and a tan coloured bag and boots. I really love those boots that I saw at Aldo.

Number 4. I love this biker Jacket from All Saints. It has the same look like that infamous Acne jacket everyone is raving about. I am not sure though if this will be warm enough for the winter months.

Number 5. I saw this coat last year in All Saints and loved it, It just drapes so beautifully around the body and is really high quality.

What is your favourite coat? Which one shall I get?

I am very close to either completely splurge on number 2 or go for number 3 and invest in those tan boots to go with it!

If I missed an amazing coat then please share below.

So long...

xoxo

My jewellery line

So, what has been going on with my jewellery?

I have been building my jewellery business since two months now and I am enjoying every minute.
I spend most of my time designing, making and selling pieces at markets which is a whole learning curve and experience on its own. Check out this post on where to find me next.

My website is slowly but surely populating with more pieces and so is my etsy shop.
I have encountered (and still encounter) many difficulties and barriers along the way. The questions I had were many: which e-commerce solution to choose, how to integrate payment, what are the shipping rates, how to solder small chains without melting them, how to set up my market stall in the best way, what is a good way to package my pieces and many more.

Some questions have been solved and some I am still working on, for example how to take good pictures of my pieces. I am close to what I want but a white background without photoshopping still hasn't been achieved :(

So this is just a quick update an letting you know what I am doing and what might be the reason why my tweets have diminished lately.

If you are reading this and have experienced similar problems or have answers to some of my questions, I would really appreciate a comment :)

So long,...

xoxo

How to pack for a short holiday (hand luggage only!)

I often go away just a few days, so I became quite the expert in packing light! :)
Here is a video showing you what to pack when you travel with hand luggage only.

Hope you enjoy!

xoxo

NEW IN: Nars Desire and Laguna Blush / Bronzer Duo

I just love two-in-one products, so when I saw the Nars Desire and Laguna Blush / Bronzer Duo at SpaceNK I could not resist. The price of this was 30 pounds which is ok considering that one Nars blush is around the 20 pound mark.

I have been wearing this blush and bronzer combo since I got it and usually apply it with the Real Techniques Blush Brush. I use the same brush for both and apply the bronzer first and then tap it into desire and swipe it across my cheeks. It is just so easy and feels like using one product when in fact it's two. 

Desire is a very vibrant matte pink and very pigmented. I do think that this colour would be really flattering on anyone. Laguna is less pigmented and has satin finish and a very slight shimmer to it. I do like that as it stops me from putting on too much at once.

If you like this duo, you should consider getting it fast as it is limited edition. I am definitely in love :)

So long,

xoxo

Empties #4: Products I have used up

Here is my empties video mentioning all the products I have used up in the last 6 months! Can you believe that mountain of products?!
If you are not interested in hair colours, please go to 5:30 of this video. For foundations go to 15:30. Also, I am wearing a top, I promise.
Thumbs up if you like Empties videos! :)

Hope you enjoy!

xoxo

Friday's Nail Combo - The Classics: Strawberry Margarita and Bubble Bath by OPI (including a flip flop rant)

Strawberry Magarita is my go-to pink for a manicure. It is so flattering and just right. Not too bright, not too blue toned, just perfect. It's a perfect everyday summer pink.

If you can not take looking at bare feet - DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER DOWN!

I do like Bubble Bath by OPI on my hands and on my feet. It gust gives this perfect groomed look and is very neutral. This summer I have been loving brightly coloured shoes and bags (check my instagram @lipstickupdates for heaps of pictures) so I opted for something neutral to fit all sandals. 

Talking of sandals, last year on holidays, I discovered my love for Ipanema flip flops. I have never heard of that brand before but in Greece everyone wears them. And yes, I have had Havaianas before but let me tell you: Ipanema flip flops are ALOT better. They are a lot softer than havaianas and are pre-moulded to be more comfortable. And isn't that blue stone in the flag pretty cute too?

Give them a try and you will be surprised!

So long...

xoxo

Other Friday's Nail Combo Posts:

Deborah Lippmann It`s Raining Men Nail Lacquer
Shellac Beau
Essie's Jam n' Jelly  Click here for the Gel Manicure Post
Royal Red by GELeration
Lincoln Park After Dark from OPI

The little white dress - Weekend OOTD

In hot weather it's best to keep it simple!

Take a cute little white dress, add some colorful accessories (in this case the bag, nails and bracelet) and you are ready to go! 

I have to admit that I find the French connection sale one of the best. Their clothes are very high quality and on the pricey side but when there is a sale I always buy myself a couple of treats, such as this cute cotton dress (on sale now) and this beautiful silk maxi dress I got recently.

French Connection Seville Cotton Dress (on sale now), 

Whistles bag (similar, smaller one here), 

Sandals no name from last year, Sunglasses Rayban Aviators, 

Pandora Bracelet, Other Bracelets by thelipstickdiaries (some available here)

Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weather as I am :)

So long...

xoxo