Showing posts with label Fashion Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion Friday. Show all posts

Friday, 15 July 2016

Fashion Friday: Greek Fashion... so old, so now...






With the amphora as a symbol, ΄ergon Mykonos leads the victorious blend of ancient heritage and modern life, instilling a fresh style into the contemporary aspects of art.





 View more at ergonmykonos.com





With a rich heritage rooted in mythology and symbolism, Zeus+Dione transcends classical notions of style and design. Named after the parents of the ancient Greek Goddess of love, beauty and eternal youth, the brand is characterized by a unique interpretation of myth and tradition. While various aspects of ancient culture affect the design of each new collection, the Greek letter, Delta Δ, is a predominant undertone of the brand, alluding to spirituality, harmony and creativity.
Beyond symbolism, Zeus+Dione’s lifestyle collections are influenced by minimal structures, geometry and precision, all of which are elements prevalent in classical Greek architecture & design. The inspiration drawn from doric elements are the clean lines embellished with intricate details and elegant patterns stemming from geometric shapes.

View more at zeusndione.com



KYRVAN is based in Ierapetra, a seaside town on the island of Crete, formerly known as "Kyrva". It is founded by three friends whose common origin and love for their local heritage inspired them to create an everyday elegant espadrille shoe handmade from traditional wefts and patterns.
Our philosophy is to make high quality shoes that stand out for their unique identity and craftsmanship, and at the same time to promote local traditions and preserve the art of weaving and shoe making.
Though we strive to make our products locally, we are also passionate about providing the highest quality of materials. Therefore we source the soles of our shoes from our Mediterranean neighbors in Spain, who are the original jute sole artisans.
Our shoes, dressed with traditional wefts and patterns, are handmade in Crete by local artisans. Some of our fabrics come from local weaving workshops, and others are vintage traditional textiles. Each pair is one-of-a-kind and the number of pairs for each style is limited.

100% Greek cotton, goat leather, suede

Our shoes are packaged in a traditional Cretan handmade shoulder bag called a “Vourgia”, with braided strings and a tassel, made from 100% cotton. The Vourgia bag was traditionally used by Cretan farmers to carry their food, water or wine when they went to work in the fields.



View more kyrvanshoes.com

xoxo



Friday, 8 March 2013

Fashion Friday:Is it spring...or winter?

 Can you feel perky little Spring in the air?

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Zara


Or are you still cudling in the arms of good old winter?



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I love eccentric!

Friday, 27 April 2012

Fashion Friday-Liberty London for Dr.Martens

I first saw this boot.
And I fell in love.



As in "I want to wear this pair now and I know I could jump up and down with joy".


Then I saw this sachel. And knew I could fit my life in it.
...
A little dear secret.
This is the print I fell in love in.
...
Thank you Liberty.
And Thank you mom for all your sewing and knitting and embroidering and coaching me.
...


This one would be great with jeans.

But I'd really feel at home in these.

Might throw this in as well, you know, for the days when I need a little pop of colour.
What do you think?

will be available exclusively in store and online from the 1st May.

 
 
P.S. Did I mention that I love my Fashion Fridays?
Thanks, Kori !

love, Irene

Friday, 20 April 2012

Fashion Friday-Glam and Curvy


Adele is one beautiful woman.


Fully beautiful, divine voice, a presence that fills the stage.


And, you know, she is curvy. And stylish. And confident. And vulnerable. And strong.
And I love her.

Are you OK with curvy?
Did you know there is a Vogue Curvy?
Well, yes there is, and it is hosted by Vogue Italia. 
How cool of the Italians!  

I used to associate wellbeing with an ideal body frame which,
being a Southern, most of the time eluded me.
In time I made peace with my body and decided to work with it, instead of against it.

This outfit is so me. I'd love to wear high heels. I think that now that I'm over 40 and my kids are grown so I don't need to run behind them, well, I do, but not so much physically,
I may give them a well deserved go!
An old favorite of mine, Marina Rinaldi, has an interesting blog 
with lovely style tips and also design and lifestyle ideas).

Rinaldi outfit some twodecades ago, a nautical top that I can still wear with a cross over linen button skirt.
I love my brown leather belted coat, wonderful trousers with perfect fit, and some great knits. all Marina Rinaldi, and perfect for every occasion.

Really beautiful women
such as


India Hicks,


Carre Otis,


Tatjana Patitz


and Kate Dillon
have graced the company's ads with the oh so true statement


"Style is not a size... it's an attitude".



Hayez, Venus, altered by Anna Utopia Giordano
Some of the most beautiful women of all times were anything but skinny.
Think about it.

Have you made your peace with your body?

Gladly linking to
my sweetest Friday habit,


 
 
love, Irene

Friday, 6 April 2012

Fashion Friday: Juicy colours

Fluorescent -or neon -colours are often looked as artificial. 
But a better look around will convince you otherwise...



Newton running shoes
read
As for chic?
Depends.
I like neon in spostswear, but if Hermès does it, it can be perfectly chic.






I would happily wear these KJacques sandals



Colourful accents such as scarves, bags and shoes, and the easiest of all, nail polish,
are the best and in my point of view most chic way to follow a trend and add some zest to a basic, neutral wardrobe.

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Obviously, one can do this absolutely lovely treat,
oh congrats, whoever you are!
I'd love to do it, too, and move to Paris!


Whatever you do, have fun!










love, Irene

Friday, 23 March 2012

Fashion Friday-Spring Pastels

There is a pastel colour combination for every day of Spring


The it's still chilly days



the Adorn yourself days


Comfy-chic days


Preppy-fun days


"I wish Santa could hear me and bring me this for Easter" days


 I wish I were Barbie days



 "I put on my daughter's All Stars to work and it's fun", days, 


It's almost Summer days


Accessorize is everything days

And then there are the things to remember, whichever way you go






Whatever you do, look for the pastel shade and have fun!


  love, Irene

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