White outfit with Russian tiara

I don’t have any excuse for this outfit – I just felt like wearing an all white get up and something crazy in my hair and I couldn’t wait for an appropriate occasion to do so.

I don’t plan to get married or engaged too soon so meeting Costin and Anna for a fun evening seemed perfect at the time. Almost the same thing  as getting hitched minus the anxiety!

They are used to my peculiar sense of style and sudden mood swings so nothing short of a glittery unitard with high heels would even seem weird to them at this point.

What's strange is me actually wearing the off white Astro boots as much as I did and in so many different circumstances. At least two have been recorded for posterity: here and here.
And let's not forget about the polka dots bag last seen here!

The beaded tiara made out of lace and veil flowers is actually a necklace – nobody would know, right? I really wanted to wear that ivory coat at least once this year so - mission accomplished! You guys can’t ever tell me I have no goals! I just proved your wrong in advance!:)))

  I’m wearing:

lace dress,  ivory coat / rochie dantela, palton - vintage

ankle boots, belt / ghete, curea - Asos

  necklace as tiara / accesoriu par- random brand

    rings / inele - romwe and Miss Selfridge

polka dots bag / geanta buline -  Debenhams

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Dream get up - be cool!

I’m not much of a trend follower but I have to say the comeback of caps into fashion is something I can get behind. They do have to be something special though, remember the last one I wore here! 

The truth is I love the whole urban clothing revival, the mix of sport and elegant, being able to combine items from different styles – it’s creative and makes dressing up fun. I'm all for sweatshirts, hoodies, baseball/varsity jackets and cool kicks as part of the everyday wardrobe.

This my dream outfit for today and I plan to recreate this it as soon as possible using what I have in my own wardrobe. 

What do you think?

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Outfit – double denim

Look at me, I’m wearing pants! And I’m fully committed as you can see – it’s an all denim outfit, shirt included! I’m pretty proud of myself for being able to put those jeans on, but I’m not going to lie, it was a struggle – this song explains the process very vividly. It’s not me, I blame them jeans!

I also have a navy coat on that I just got and love except I noticed it makes me look like I have no neck which is kind of hilarious, if you think about it. I did however wear it since spring is here and I won’t have the chance for a while – not that I’m complaining.

There’s also the accessories part of the look: a stag necklace, spiked bracelet and my new Focus Online sunglasses ‘cause that’s how I roll. The blue pumps are just a decoy; I’m actually very hood in my heart – however Costin (who took these photos) failed to notice that. :)))) 

He does live in a posh aria of Bucharest so we can’t expect him to understand the gangsta we have going on! We still love him though! 

 

 I’m wearing:

navy coat, stag necklace / haina, colier cerb - romwe

  denim shirt, jeans / camasa denim, blugi - random brand

    bag, spiked bracelets / bratari, geanta  - random brand

pumps / pantofi -  random via miniPrix

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Goth influences in fashion

I was reading an article about an exhibition and I just loved the name they used: Dark glamour. Isn’t that the perfect way to define Gothic fashion?

I know most people associate Goth with darkness, destruction and death but the concept represents so much more. From a historic point of view it all started as a post-Punk movement of the late 1970s.

The separation between the two was not political but rather a natural creation of a subculture for those that didn’t find their place into the Punks lifestyle and created Goth as as an alternative, representing a state of mind, something they were rather then something that they wanted to be. 

Goth is not about being cool or different, or something you decide to be - it’s about something you already are, an expression of individuality.

There’s so much to say about this but since we deal with fashion here we’re going to concentrate on that. The dark capes, black make-up, black lace and velvet, leather and spikes are the first to come in mind when thinking about Goth. But Gothic clothing is not just about that as it incorporates elements from periods like the Elizabethan, Victorian (that often embraced the grotesque) and even Medieval times. 

Contrary to popular belief, at the beginning, the Gothic style didn’t found inspiration in the dark and morbid but rather in the romanticism of the Victorian period.

The fashion of that era was so beautiful, glamorous and inspiring. I’m sure you all remember those amazing corsets, long skirts, delicate gloves, hats, lace up boots and feminine jewelry. The outfits had such a romantic feel to them and the thought of all those people dressed like that is just mind blowing.
Can you imagine living in a world where that was the norm? Because I can and I do…a lot! 

Alternative Gothic Clothingembraces a dark color pallet and uses bold jewelry and other accessories as a statement. The shoes are a big part of the allure for me: boots, huge platforms, stilettos, creepers – they are all very distinctive and a trademark of Goth!

Black can be combined with other colors, like red or purple to create a more dramatic and mysterious look. Velvet, leather, silk, feathers and lace are almost always present in the long dresses or corsets typically worn by people in love with this style.

Its influence in today’s street style and high fashion is undeniable. From the Japanese fashion of the Harajuku district in Tokyo that borrowed elements from the Goth movement and combined them with elements from their own culture resulting in the Lolita Gothic (Lolita dresses) style to the inspiration many designers claim to take from this culture - goth is everywhere. John Galliano once said he sees the “'Goth girl as edgy and cool, vampy and mysterious".

And who can ever forget Bram Stoker’s Dracula that was reflected in the fashion scene through the adaptation of capes for almost everything. The truth is I’m a sucker (no pun intended) for a good cape.  

And then we have the countless number of gothic movies and characters that keep on inspiring everybody and feeding this esthetique especially now when horror and fantasy have made a serious comeback.  Some of my personal favorites are: Maila Numi as Vampira, Lily Muster, Morticia Adams, Edgar Allen Poe, Bride of Frankenstein, Enid from Ghost World, The Addams Family, Batman, Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca, Daria, Dr. Jekyll and  Mr. Hyde, Dorian Grey and even Jane Eyre’s Catherine and Heathcliff. Tim Burton’s movies also are one of the first things that comes in mind with this stellar line-up at the top of the list: Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd, Sleepy Hollow and Edward Scissorhands.

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Do you have any goth in you?

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Don’t you go breaking my heart, Ryan Gosling!

I'm quietly sobbing right now because I can’t imagine why these words came out of his mouth, but they did! A couple of days ago Ryan Gosling said he “needs a break from myself as much as I imagine the audience does”. 

There is no such thing as too much of you, Ryan Gosling! Just like the air you are universal, dude!

And I feel obliged to respond because, truly Ryan, if I  have ever made you feel like I was sick of your perfect everything,  I’m sorry and believe me, as hard as it is, because I rarely say sorry, I’m now here asking you, in the name of humanity - stop with the nonsense! 

I don’t know what it’s about him, maybe the fact the he is super hot or the fact that I like the feminist Ryan Gosling making an appearance now and again or maybe the Ryan Gosling style or the whole Ryan Gosling and Rachel Mcadams thing.

It could also be the fact that he's breaking up fights in New York City but I really like him and I think he is a pretty good actor as well so it’s a shame he wants to go on this break.

Well, at least we have two more Ryan Gosling movies lined up for this spring. The first is ”The Place beyond the Pines” on March 29 (he co stars with his girlfriend Eva Mendes) and “Only God Forgives” in May. He will also direct his first movie “How to Catch a Monster” before going away.

 

The reason Ryan Gosling needs this break is for his artistic equilibrium: "I've lost perspective on what I'm doing. I think it's good for me to take a break and reassess why I'm doing it and how I'm doing it. And I think this is probably a good way to learn about that." 

I hope this is just a very smart and calculated move on his part to avoid becoming one of Hollywood’s golden boys that are everywhere for a few years and then just disappear.

That’s why you have my blessing to go off and do your thing, boy! I will be here waiting for you! 

I’m a tough cookie but if you are one of many that are not sure that they can ever lift themselves out of the spiral of depression this announcement threw you in I’m here to give you some good Ryan Gosling news.
Stop crying, put down the napkins and rest assured that you can survive this too!

As it turns out you can get help! Just find a phone and call the Gosline! 

No, I’m not joking! I’m really not! The Gosline is a phone support hotline for all the broken hearts out there.

It’s true that it’s not free, like most support lines, but hey, can you put a price on the chance to hear The Gos himself whispering sweet words over the phone? I thought so!!! So yeah, go ahead, nobody will judge. We are all humans here and we do understand the true tragedies in life! 

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So, do you reckon you are going to need any therapy?:)))

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