Lady in Red

 It's gotten uber cold here in Prague - which I guess is a mixed blessing. On one hand I love layering and I adore my boots (the ones I'm wearing today are a recent purchase - yesterday at a thrift store: new never-worn boots for less than $14? yes please - "Just Women" heeled boots in tan) but on the other hand, I hate the cold.

 So basically I suffer through the winter months and pray for an early spring and a long summer. Sadly, spring time comes late to Prague and summer is never very long. But, nevertheless, I'm trying to enjoy the time before the snow comes and the freezing cold sets in. Today I took a walk to the Pankrac mall (I went in to buy a cookbook that the boy wanted) and was super happy that I took my camera with me. The sky was lovely and so were all the leaves everywhere!

 My red coat was a really nice contrast against the background. Unfortunately, people kept walking by and it got a bit awkward. The blogger's curse of taking self-photos, what a cross to bare! (The close-up pictured above was taken while I was idly standing too close to my cam so that the passersby wouldn't walk next to my camera, but at least you can really see the texture of my coat, right?)

Wearing: Camad. coat; Esprit shawl; Zara jeans; Bershka sweater; Bershka t-shirt (not seen); H&M tank top (not seen); thrifted Just Women boots; Mark B for Topshop bag (bought in Dubai <3>

Favorites

 A while ago my Kindle died, it was a sad sad day. But on the plus side, I got to order a new one. After a stressful wait, my new Kindles arrived. Yup, that's right: kindleS. I got two: one for reading (as I find the ink display to be best for reading e-books) and one for playing (the new Kindle Fire, I have been lusting after a tablet for so long...). Although I had higher expectations for the tablet Kindle (which weren't met mainly because I live in the Czech Republic and there are A LOT of area restrictions) all-in-all I'm quite happy with my purchases (but I am still hoping that Amazon will fix the apps so that they will be downloadable in the rest of Europe).

 Another fun part of buying the new devices was picking out cases for them. For my old kindle I had a really boring black cover and it had gotten all grubby over time. I was quite excited about throwing it away and getting new covers with a bit of fun to them. So I got one in hot pink and one in bright red. They are so me. And they go well with my Piglet cell phone cover too.

What can I say? I love a happy ending!! (*there's a cover on my kindle fire display to protect it, that's why it looks so weird.)

Swimmers and Bananas

 Today I opted for a fun outfit. It was very grey outside and I wanted to lighten the mood while walking the pig: so I put on my "swimmers" Zara skirt. Here's a close-up of the print:

 I don't think I've ever worn it before. To be honest, it's not the easiest of skirts to wear. The problem is with the styling - you want something simple with it and yet it can't be too boring either. Enter my favorite Zara V-neck sweater:

 I love the color of this sweater, but sadly it has a permanent stain on it (from the washing machine - totally the boy's fault!). So I had to add a pin onto it to hide the stain and what better pin than Mr. Banana?

 Mr. Banana is awesome. You can't see my shoes but trust me I'm wearing a pair (of leopard print flats). Oh and have you noticed I colored my hair? It's a darker brown now. So now my hair is more or less all the same color. Totally unexpected, right? Till next time, xo, Miss V

Currently...

Reading this book for my Minority Lit. class:

Going to watch the film over the weekend but I doubt it will be like the novel. The start of the book was so... harsh. Plus the way it's written (as letters to God), it's, well, you just can't do that in a movie. But still, I want to see it.
Speaking of "want", I bought these shoes two weeks ago and have worn them once but it's already way too cold for them:/

Otherwise I would be wearing them non-stop. I love studded slipper flats! (These are from Topshop.)

As some of you may know, my kindle broke during the weekend. It was a sad affair, but the good news is I'm getting a new one and it's gonna be the fire hd!!! I cannot wait for it to arrive!!! So excited! The only down side and uber annoying factor is that amazon.co.uk doesn't ship kindles to Prague, Czech Rep. and amazon.com only ships the older versions. So I'm shipping it to relatives in the UK and then hopefully they'll ship it asap to me. Which basically means the wait will be a tad longer but still, I'm happy with the outcome for it was the best possible one given the situation. On a completely different subject, I'm currently inspired by:

The Twigster. I'll be attending a Halloween party over the weekend so maybe I'll go as her, maybe. I also really loved this couple's costume idea:

Kinsey and her beau as Mr. & Mrs. Fox, just perfect! For more ideas check out abeautifulmess :)

ASOS haul

Asos creepers, ordered yesterday

 About a week or so ago and yesterday I purchased a couple of things over on Asos. I have been spending a little too much money lately but sometimes you need to go all out in order to really enjoy the shopping moment. Anyways, I wanted to share what I bought (although the items have not arrived yet). Above is a pair of Asos creepers. Those who know me, know I love me some creepers and I only have a few pairs (a tartan pair, a black suede pair and a black leather pair), so when I saw these were on sale, I thought "add to bag". It was the only rational thought that could have been, trust.

Asos quilted mini skirt with heart pockets, ordered last week

 Something I'm really into at the moment is quilted materials. So when I saw this quilted mini skirt with heart pockets (=awesome), it quickly found its way into my shopping bag. I do wonder how it will look in real life, but I think it will get its fair share of wear during the colder months. Plus I could wear it on Valentine's Day... Will keep you posted.

Tortoise belt, Asos, ordered last week

 How cute are those turtles, right?? and for only £4.50? I'd call that a bargain.

Asos wedge trainers, ordered last week

 I had been ogling these wedges for ages. I was a bit torn between needing another pair of wedge trainers and well, not needing them. In the end I decided I obviously did need them after all and happily added them to the list.

Ssusan Caplan for Asos vintage snake ring, ordered yesterday

Last but not least is this two-headed snake ring. I sure hope it fits (the size wasn't mentioned), but the thing is, I used to have a two-snakes ring (the anniversary ring of my grandma) but I lost it like five years ago (it simply slipped off my finger, I still morn the loss to this day) and this ring sort of reminded me of it (though my original ring was much much MUCH nicer, it was silver and it was actually two snakes not a two-headed snake but whatever) so I'm going to give it a try. I cannot wait for the items to arrive (the first order should arrive any day now). To be honest, if I could have I would have bought like a million more things but I'm happy with what I have ordered so far and hopefully the items will match my expectations of them. Hope you all have a lovely weekend, till next time, xo, V

Killer Heels

 I wore these shoes to school yesterday and something horrible happened. For the very first time a pair of shoes caused me to fall down, in the middle of the street no less. This has never happened to me before (without the external cause of alcohol) and I've worn some crazy heeled shoes! It'd true that these are quite high (almost 13cm without a platform) and the fact that I was hurrying in order to catch a tram might have also contributed to my fall or the damned cobblestones that are everywhere near my school but still, it was a shock. It'll definitely be a (long) while before I wear these babies again.

Gamloong lace-up heels in dark green suede

Very New York

 Yesterday I was drawn to an all-black outfit with the exception of shoes and bag. My favorite leather jacket, a trifted Zara turtleneck, the amazing Zara tassel miniskirt. I also wore one of my favorite necklaces - it features a piggie and I added a doggie charm to it, to make it just right...

 Sherling detail is another favorite this time of year. It's especially rare on flat ankle boots!

 I couldn't not add this photo from two weeks ago when I bothered to actually do my hair. It looks so neat, right?? But I have to be honest and admit that I burned my little finger a tiny bit with the hot iron - guess I'm just a bit clumsy.

Lastly how I styled my one-size-too-small Eden creeper shoes. I love these shoes to bits if only they were a tad roomier! Ah well, you can't have it all. Till next time, xoxo, V

Everyday Veve

 When it gets cold and grey and blah I tend to wear comfy casual pieces (like these Asos lace-up boots or my fave Topshop bag) with a bit of oomph to add to the mix, namely my Topshop fake leopard print coat. This coat may not be the most practical (it has 3/4 sleeves so when it gets really really cold, you cannot wear it) but it is just lovely. And sometimes you need lovely pieces to get through the bleakness of the cold.

 Last week I was waiting for the boy over at the Harfa mall and I fell in love with their lego statue collection. Especially this bear, he stole the show! And look how cute his butt is!

 Told you so...

I found this photo on my phone and I had been planning to post it ages ago (=when it was still warm enough to wear sandals). These are one of my favorite pairs of sandals and like most good things were a chance buy. They're from Pull&Bear and they make me miss the summer so bad. Ah well, till next year babes. It's way past time to dig out the winter arsenal..

Farewell to Summer

 It's officially autumn (=winter) here and so I can no longer go out without wearing warm footwear. But before that happened I happily wore these studded slipper flats from Zara that I bought in Rome.

 I wore them on the first day back at uni (two and a half weeks ago) and trust it was a HARD decision to choose which pair of shoes to wear. The 'first day of school' outfit is a crucial fashion statement - it should show who you have become during the summer. And it's also nice to flaunt new things right? Below is the bag I wore - doctor's bags are big this season. Plus I thrifted it for like almost nothing...

I Believe in the Person I Want to Become

 On my balcony, having a smoke.

Casual and care-free.

Cutting classes and shunning responsibilities.

Breaking all the rules.

 wearing: Topshop jacket, H&M sweater and H&M dress, favorite Stradivarius boots that are slowly but surely getting worn to pieces

After watching Lana Del Rey's new video Ride I have decided to take flight and forget about the things that have been holding me back. Fuck not having a place to take photos, fuck what other people think, fuck it all. I do believe in the person I want to become. And it will happen. I was meant to run free. It's time I found myself again and unleashed the free spirit that is my soul...

Style Crush

THE LIKE - He's Not a Boy

Who'll Be President?

I usually keep this blog light (about fashion and such) but today I felt drawn to touch the topic of the presidential campaign in the Czech Republic. I hate politics and didn't think I would be too interested in the presidential voting but Vladimir Franz has my vote for sure. So I would like to use this space to show my support. Vladimir Franz is a very interesting person and I dearly hope that he'll be our new president (you can check out his webpage here: www.vladimirfranz.cz though it's in Czech).

Currently Reading

My tastes in literature vary. I like all kinds of books, from the classics to thrillers to chick lit. What I don't usually read is non-fiction. But I made an exception for Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers. I loved the HBO mini-series based on the book so I gave it a shot. I've just started reading it but so far so very good.

Roman Holiday

 The boy & I went for a 3 and a half day mini-break to Rome. It was awesome. Perhaps a bit too short but I think we managed to see everything and do a bit of shopping. ;) I kept my wardrobe simple. A lot of black.

 I love this dress.

 above: Stardivarius cropped jeans, H&M tee and tank top, ipanema flip-flops, Mark B for Topshop bag, Asos watch
below: new earrings I got in Rome from a local designer! + Zara headband

I really wanted to buy this guy but in the end I resisted. I kinda miss him, what can I say? I'm a piggy lover.

Fifty Shades

okay, so I just finished it and it was... interesting. I liked the dark parts (and I'm not talking about the word-by-word descriptions of utopian sex - honestly, as if!) and it read really well, a real page-turner. But at times it felt so juvenile! Like it was intended for thirteen year olds - the way that Ana and Christian sometimes acted, I felt like they should just grow up and get real. But I'm glad it had a happy ending :) though I still think the ending to the movie The Secretary is a thousand times better! way more dark. very chic.

Inspiration

Ms. Michael Tree

2 years and a Million Dates

In a couple of days the boy and I will celebrate our two year anni and as a gift I got these heels from him. They're from Iron Fist and are called "Million Dates". Which in my opinion is just perfect :)

Shoe Shopping

 While I was out buying a birthday present for the boy I stopped by Zara and lucky me, managed to score two pairs of heels. Those who know me know I can't resist a nice pair of shoes and when there's a sale involved, I get sucked right in. What can I say? I'm shoe addicted.