Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend!
I've been thinking of croissants and baguettes, cute little cafes ... and before I knew it I was in Paris (in my dreams, that is).
Wish you all a splendid weekend, stay chic and charming and do at least one thing that you really like. I am going to bake a little and enjoy a book!
Dima

See more inspiration below . . .

Happy Weekend!

Kick off your work shoes and enjoy some quality time with the people and things that you love, and don't forget to take care of yourself this weekend! Feel happy, recharged and enthusiastic about thing in your life... Nourish your self-esteem a little bit... Do that, and the following workweek would be a breeze with more energy, motivation and productivity (and we all need that)!
Thanks for stopping by!
See more weekend inspiration below . . .

Style Inspiration: Long Strap Purse

It's not entirely a thing of the past, you know.

Photographer: Hong Jang Hyun via here.

{Love that Look}

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Another way to do it . . .

1. Roxy, Up surge shorts 2. Banana Republic, Metallic stripe pullover 3. Druzy Moto chain bangle pack 4. Current/Elliott, The seventies cord shorts 5. Vanessa Mooney, Inlay Bracelet in White 6. Betsey Johnson, Tiramisu Stacked Platform 7.  Lucku Brand, June Platform wedge Loafers 8. Devora Libin, Five crystal ball macrame bracelet.

Style Inspiration: Belted Coat

Photographer: Stefano Galuzzi via here.

{Love that Look}

This one is coming from the lovely Lucy from Lucy Laucht:  a knee-long pleated skirt in a beautiful, rich ink blue, paired with a casual white tee, nude peep-toe pumps, belt and bulky accessories. Finish the look with a casual updo, side bun or chignon.

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Another way to do it . . .

1. Victoria's Secret, Short-sleeve V-neck tee 2. Dannijo, Bianca cuff 3. Urban Outfitters, Negative space cuff bracelet 4. Guess, Tress natural leather pump 5. Lodis, Astor Nude patent leather metal buckle 2'' high waist belt 6. Hive & Honey, Leopard heart charm bracelet 7. Lanvin, Plisse Pull-on Skirt 8. Kenneth Jay Lane, 22-karat gold-plated oversized necklace 9. Hive & Honey, Tri-tone braided bracelet 10.  Badgley Mischka, Women's Banner Pump

{Love that Look}

Effortlessly city chic in black mini, cute and feminine neutral blouse and flat gladiator sandals. Seriously, love that look!

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Another way to do it . . .

1. Fifteen-Twenty, Cream ruffle top 2. Free People, Sheer shoulder buttondown with ruffle sleeves 3. Guess watch 4. Hampton Sun, SPF 35 continuous mist sunscreen 5. Burberry, Check tote 6. Bailey 44, Duchess top 7. Burberry sunglasses 8. Carlene K, Shine bronzer body glow 9. Paul & Joe Sister, Bertille mini skirt 10. Lisa Marie Fernandez, The Bell A-line mini skirt 11. Splendid, Stretch-jersey mini skirt 12. Isola, Alda sandal 13. Calvin Klein Jeans, Lily sandal 14. Report, Darien sandal

{Love that Look}

I really do love everything about this look: the combination of black-and-white stripes and bright colors, the softly curled hairstyle, the navy blue handbag and other accessories, and the subtle bronzed make-up! It's all perfectly balanced, perfectly chic and absolutely lovely!

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Another way to do it . . . 

1. Tibi, Washed-silk racer back tank 2. Tiger Lily Jewelry, Single chain feather boho necklace 3. Ksubi, Devore burnout cotton-blend t-shirt 4. Guess white watch 5. Kate Spade New York, In fine feather idiom bangle 6. Sprout watch 7. Asos, Stripe full woven skirt    

8. Sonia Rykiel, Striped skirt with belt 9. Juicy Couture, Grosgrain & rhinestone bracelet    10. Michael Kors, Ring tote 11. Michael Kors, Colgate perforated leather tote 12. Urban Outfitters, Bing Bang Inyan stick necklace 13.  Victoria's Secret Luminous Bronzer

{Love that Look}

How adorable! The soft peachy make-up, the beige pleated, belted mini and pop of orange in an orange leather shoulder bag! In love with that look!

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Another way to do it . . .

 1. Tibi, Pleated Ponte dress 2. Paul & Joe Sister, Ruched Sleeve Fitted dress in Beige 3. Proenza Schouler, PS1 large croc 4. Marc Jacobs, Classic Marc charm bracelet 5. Jeffrey Monteiro, Tia silk dress  6. Wheels and Dollbaby, Mademoiselle dentelle lace picnic dress with belt 7. Michael Kors, Medium saddle bag 8. The Limited, Riding tab front waist belt  9. Philosophy, Papaya passion punch lip shine 10. Tibi, Lace combo short sleeve dress in color Clay 11. Ralph Lauren, Skinny studded leather belt 12. NARS, Bush - Gina 13. Butter London, Cheeky Chops nail paint in Yellow 14. Georgio Armani, Rouge d'armani hot, shade 519

15. Ralph Lauren, La Plage double-strand link bangle 16. Ben-Amun Jumbo-Link bracelet 17. Kenneth Cole, Urban Patina gold link bracelet 18. Bellissima Multi-strand bracelet 19. Juicy Couture, Leather charm cuff bracelet 20. Chantecaille, Lip gloss in Amaretto 21. Juicy Couture, Heirloom garden floral multi-chain bracelet 22. Juicy Couture, Multi-layer chain bracelet 23. Blush in head over heels in Coral 24. Sondra Roberts, Leather shoulder bag 25. Monica Vinader, Capture gold-plated link bracelet

Hair & Style Inspiration: Braided

Ah, braided . . . I will let the picture say it all for this one . . .

Photographer: Simon Burstall via here.

Style Inspiration: Pleated Pants

You know how I always try to keep an open mind about things . . . while I mean that as a general rule of thumb in my life, fashion styles should make no exception.
Pleated pants used to be a thing of the past, but now they are making a noticeable comeback.

Photographer: Camilla Akrans via here.