Saturday, November 24, 2012

To the Zoo

Last week we took a trip to the local zoo. Even though I've been there several times, I still love seeing the animals and walking through the fall leaves.
Winter has really set in here, and I broke out my parka for a day outside.
 
I have to admit I had a lot of trouble deciding on a winter coat this year, and I
must have visited the Zara, Asos, River Island and New Look websites a zillion times. You'd think I would have spotted this beauty right away but truth is, sometimes you have to really see and touch the clothing to realize how much you like it. With it's down lining and fur lined hood, this one won me over the second I tried it on.
 

The hardest thing about winter attire is trying not to make it look bulky. Thick warm knits and heavy outerwear can make anyone look related to the Michelin man but there are always tricks to keep a look slick without sacrificing warmth.
Black tights (I always layer 2), a black wool sweater, metalic accents and a belt to emphasize the waist are some ways I try to avoid looking bulky and frumpy during these cold days.

Also, the pictures are a little dark as it was one of those great days where the sun stays covered for the entire four hours it's even up. Yes I just love this dreary climate.





 
 
 
 
 


Coat & Belt: Zara * Skirt: H&M * Sweater: Mango * Boots: River Island * Bag: Vero Moda * Watch: Michael Kors

Xx Ana


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The First

  
Welcome to my blog!

After reading other people's blogs for years, I've decided to finally start my own.
So, after picking a name and going through the steps to actually create a blog I hit my first writer's block (although blogger's block seems more appropiate).
Even though I'm excited to start blogging, the first blogpost seems awfully intimidating.
After wasting much of my time worrying (which I'm very good at), I've decided to just jump into it.
My motivation for blogging is to inspire and share my inspiration with whoever is interested in my ramblings about beautiful things. Could be clothes, food, music, interior design or simply my own weird habits and thoughts. So here are some things inspiring me right now.
What's your ''thing'' at the moment?
 
 
1. Sparkly statement necklaces held together on a silver heart-shaped mirror.
2. Empty perfume bottles given a new purpose.
3. Huge candle casting a warm light on my coffee table.
4. Leopard-print, gold-studded slippers.
5. Dark Chocolate that I seem to crave more as the days get shorter.
 
 
 
Xx, Ana