five winter fabs

 

 

five winter fabs

 

 

1. mocha - my new fav. Ignore the 'seriously' look from the barista because this combo of a hot chocolate and coffee is the best invention ever. Heck - order a large it's the first day of bloody Winter!

 

2. the hair tuck - tis the season. If you don't know what this is - be educated here.

 

3. dark nails - this is your chance to embrace your dark side. I'd opt for a deep red over a black but whatever suits your soul (I'm an Aries).

 

4. sparkly socks - this is on my 'to buy' list and seeing as it's June 1, imma head on over to Gorman and cross that off my list.

 

5. hot ted - your bed time routine isn't complete without warming up hot ted in the microwave as a cosy snuggle buddy. Judge as much as you like but a heat pack in the shape of a teddy = instant sweet dreams.

 



fluffy

 New crush alert = anything fluffy

Since my last post on everyday jewellery, I bought myself a new ring and then somehow on my walk from work to home I bloody lost it didn't I!

Anyway it's getting colder in my neck of the woods so this is a very timely crush (aren't they all).

This post won't be for everyone. Exibit A: my housemate saw my latest instagram and was like "oh you didn't buy the knit with the fury arms did you, I hate that".
But whatevs Inga, I love that knit and I will wear it despite you!

tip1: all the colours, but never all at once
tip2: don't invest - this trend won't stay
tip3: embrace the fluff, yolo?

This is really just a fun post and a fun crush so who cares what you look like in a pom pom knit, if you love it - you'll rock it.

Here are some of my favourites:

everyday jewellery

 

Don't panic but I've found a hole in my blog - jewellery.

Now as some of you may know I do not have my ears pierced (much to my mother's satisfaction), so I can eliminate earrings as a jewellery option in this post.

I want to talk about my new love for the everyday jewellery aka - the type that you never take off. It fake tans with you, showers with you, washes up with you - that type.

If you're a little bit lazy then the everyday jewellery is perfect for you.
Tip 1: Invest - there is nothing worse than a green festy looking ring.

Tip 2: Simple it is. Sorry, but a chunky wooden ring doesn't cut it for the everyday. It just isn't practical and away with the long pendants.

Tip 3: Know your ring size. This makes things 100% easier when shopping online. It's worth going into your closest jewellery store and asking them for help. Could even pretend you're about to get engaged or you could say that you've read Stella's blog post and need to measure all your fingers.

Never fear, I am also yet to master the perfect everyday jewellery combo but recently I inherited some of my late grandmother's rings and I have currently been wearing a white gold one layered with my other rings. The necklace I wear a Tiffany and Co Smile Pendant (that coincidently Mum and I both bought each other for Christmas). For bracelets I have one silver bangle and some fine silver bracelets. As you can tell silver is a theme.

I am a silver girl, I said see you later gold, it wasn't good enough for me
- oh my god shut up Stella you loser. Here are some of my current favs:

 Adornmonde - Legolas Silver Star Choker

Adornmonde - Lazlo Silver Necklase Set

Lucy Folk - Spritz Ring White Gold

Lucy Folk - Relic Ring Silver

Lucy Folk - Green Hues Ring White Gold

random images:

 

 

 

the square neck

Yeah yeah Happy New Year and all that jazz.
 

Now moving on. February is under way and I have a new fashion crush - the square neckline. 

 

Yesterday all my online orders arrived at once (retail therapy on point) and ironically two things had a square neckline and it got me thinking.
 

My first purchase was a khaki linen dress from St Agni and the second was a white bell sleeve top from Celeste Tesoriero. Love. Either in a top or a dress this is definitely a fun trend. Although all these photos below are summer themed, you could definitely layer up for Winter. A black square neck cami over a stripy long sleeved top could be cute? Anyway it's a while before winter so we should just enjoy the warmer months and square up! 
 

Quickest blog post ever! Not much else to say really. Here are some of my favourites:

St Agni Dress

 

Celeste Tesoriero Top

 

 

the mid heel, again

So this is my 40th blog post and two years of footprintsinflorence.

Woweee

So after my bad mood this morning, that food has not suprisingly managed to fix, I am feeling much more motivated.
I have also just discovered something that is better than a Fererro Rocher - its brother Ferrero Rondnoir. Seriously you must try it - tis the season.

Now as it is my 40th post I thought that it would be acceptable to repeat myself. Also I should add that as my blog is called footprintsinflorence it is only fitting that I talk about shoes right?
 In August 2014 I wrote about the mid heel, and now I'm going to write about them again. When I wrote in 2014 it was to do with one pair of shoes in particular, where as now I'm talking about them as a whole.

Pros:
You can be standing dancing for hours.

Your feet won't ache.

You can walk faster.

You won't feel uber dressed up.

You can walk dance ankle-roll free.

You won't feel like a giareffeesk giant like I do in super high heels *but note to self must find tall man asap so I can wear super high high heels and feel giraffe free.

Cons:

Here are some of my favourites with their links:

Sportsgirl - Cairo Wrap Around Sandal

Steve Madden - Irenee C

Country Road - Ruby Braided Heel

Sol Sana - Sweet Pea Heel

 Here are just some more favs 

the eye

Those who know me know that I am a list maker and every weekend guaranteed 'write blog post' in on my list. But then the weekend happens, alcohol happens, hangover happens and I'm back to where I started. But for reals I am writing this blog post now.

I don't know why I haven't written about this before but eyes, I have a total love of eyes. Okay that sounded better in my head but hear me out. I'm mainly talking about accessories but clothes too.

 All throughout history the eye has been symbolised differently in different cultures but it can be concluded that they all have something in common, in that the eye is used as a force to watch over humanity. Woah your essay writing days are over Stella, but as a fellow history student this is interesting no?

I would say that I am a somewhat superstitious person but the history of the Greek evil eye is fascinating. This curse is transmitted when someone gives you 'the evil eye' wishing misfortune and illhealth upon you. The Greeks protect themselves from this by keeping some sort of eyeball symbol close to them either in the home or workplace or in a piece of jewellery. It is meant to stare back to the world to ward off the evil eye curse.

My old faithful wallet from A-ESQUE is probably my favourite - eyelashes included. I think when anything has a face on it it just reminds me of a little friend. Lame but true.

Anyway they have been catching my eye alot recently (hehe). These photos will help you understand:

 

 

This is old faithful from Aesque.

 

 

 

the work shoe

As I sit here at my desk making paper airplanes from my fluro sticky notes, I want to tell you about my latest struggle - finding work shoes.

When you work in a political office like I do, there is a certain unwritten shoe code.

Now this blog post isn't just for my political office friends, but for all my aspiring lawyer friends, endeavouring medical friends (although not sure how well these shoes will look with scrubs), my fellow office friends and well anyone else who cares.

Now not everyone has the same taste, but follow my lead and hopefully you don't get lost down pleather path.

So basically here are your options:
Invest: if you're stingy just quit this page now. These are the shoes you will be wearing full time. Standing, sitting, running, pacing. You will have good days and shit days in these shoes. They need to be able to last and your feet need to be comfortable. Also if your office is carpet like mine you don't want that plastic queef sound with every step...comprende.

The loafer: This is actually what I'm wearing right now. Although they can be seen as a little daggy to the untrained eye, these are a handy throw on shoe, great with cropped pants or a skirt.

 The ankle boot: Now as we know it is getting warmer so I probably wouldn't recommend purchasing boots now, but if you already have some in good condition (and not worn out to a dj set with artists making pottery for you to then tread through for rest of the night, like I did) feel free to add them to your work shoe collection.

The heel - Although perhaps not worn every day, a heeled shoe is necessary. It instantly makes you look and feel more professional, and let’s be honest some days a confidence boost couldn't hurt.

 The flat: This is probably a shoe we all probably already own. A ballet flat is always a good staple, except when I wear mine I tend to feel uber religious, especially if worn with a skirt. I would recommend a brogue or even a slip on mule. Still profesh yet still on trend. Key.

The sandal: Sounds daggy, but come on there are so many cute dressy sandals perfect for the office. I'm not talking the Sandler/hush puppy/breathable type, but the fun colourful, fringed or slip on type. Now if Birkenstocks came to mind in this section that is a definite no no for the office - I know, I'm sorry.

Don't be afraid to steer away from black either! I know it's hard, I'm struggling also. But I have my eye on some green suede sandals...why not hey.