covered // Electric.

Velvet Top (thrifted), Maxi Skirt (Zara), Golden Pearl Necklace (thrifted) Flats (Bazaar) 

It is not a long story but while other human beings prefer to make "long stories short" I have always enjoyed quite the opposite. Ok, so let's get this cracking.

The story starts couple years back. Once upon a time....in 2008 after graduating I moved to Boston, MA. It was the best year of my life btw. About two weeks after I moved my (now) best friend contacted me via email. We were Au Pairs and our agency sent out email lists with newbies so you could socialize and find friends. We met the same day and knew...we just knew that we were meant to be. Something clicked.

But this was supposed to be the story about how my best friend got her nickname "electra". Ok. So when me met she showed me pictures from halloween. She was wearing a blood red shiny leotard and I called her "electra". 

But how electric is my vibrant blue longsleeve that I thrifted on a market in Milan? (rhetorical question)

How did you meet your best/ closest friend?

xo, Bu

covered // I feel beacon.

Striped Top (thrifted), Burgundy Pants (thrifted), Yellow Chain Necklace (Gina Tricot) 

For some reason every time I see this color (burgundy) it reminds me of beacon. Beacon is not even burgundy so c'mon? Well. Just sharing my thoughts so no judging here please. 

Maybe it is just my intense admiration for beacon....

I had a lovely day with my friend who is from now on taking my blog pictures. Fingers crossed she won't get sick of me and quit. No but seriously thx Ayse. You are the sweetest. 

We were just being silly basically and she took some trial shots here and there. 

The book I am showing in the first shot is Facehunter's first book btw. In case you guys are wondering. My best friend got it for me a while back and I truly enjoyed browsing through those colorful looks ever since.  So inspiring. 

Hope you guys had a lovely day in-/ or outside as well.

What is your favorite fashion related book?

xo, Bu

Youtube / My Spring Essentials (Fashion)

(Right to left) Striped Shirt (thrifted), Yellow Tee (Primark),
Floral Blazer (thrifted), Lime green Sweater  (thrifted), White Maxi Skirt (Zara), Floral Shorts (thrifted), Bermudas (Zara), High waisted Levis (thrifted)

Ok folks. Let's talk spring. Yes I can hear you sigh. If you are from Europe you didn"t have much of a spring. Well there are exceptions. Of course. There are always little exceptions but if you happened to live in Germany....well then you did not have much of a spring-full time. Two sunny days followed by 5 rainy days do not count as the perfect spring, right?! Anyways. Let's finally talk spring. Here are my essentials. Hope over to my youtube channel to see me ramble and blabber a little bit :)

My Spring Essentials Video

1. White

I am obsessing over white for quite a while now. I have already mentioned it in my video. For some reason I hate on one particular color or trend till something happens. MAGIC. Don't ask me. I cannot explain it. Something happens and I fall in love with it. Same with white. For years I couldn't stand the look of white bottoms. And now even imagining a pair of flowy white silk pants or a white maxi skirt excite me to bits. 

2. Transparency

Anything transparent please! Sweaters, Tops, Skirts, even PANTS. Any transparent piece can just make an outfit. Sigh.

3.Yellow

Same with yellow. I felt nothing but rejection towards the color yellow. Now I wished I could travel back in time look myself in the eye and ask "How can you dare?!" Escpecially white and yellow go hand in hand I think. So fresh, clean and awake. Let us all shine bright like the sun and pull out anything yellow we have and rock it all season long. 

4. Blousons/ Blazers

People ask me all the time how I would describe my style and to be perfectly honest with you you couldn't ask me something more difficult. But I can definately tell you that I am someone to layer. Although I cannot describe you my style I can guarantee you it is all about layering. I love layering and mixing different fabrics, patterns, colors. So blazers/blousons are always a staple in my wardrobe but I notice myself enjoying them especially when the weather transitions. For some reason temperatures can raise and drop rapidly in spring so it is always handy to add a little blazer and stay warm whilst being stylish. 

5. Lime Green

It doesn't really need further explanation. :)

6. Floral

Ok. I do have to admit. This is not new and it does not come from nowhere. Of course floral prints are a classic every spring/summer, but just because it is obvious it doesn't mean I could have excluded it. Wearing floral prints in spring/summer is like mirroring the beauty of the nature we are surrounded by. And who wouldn't like to look like a walking field of flowers?! I do. AMEN.

7. Bermudas

As much as I love fashion as little do I understand "trends". Let's get this right. I am not trying to fight trends. Neither am I against trends. I wouldn't even know why. I just ....anyways. I think I am too involved(/emotional) about this. Lol. I just admire bermudas and the way they look and just cover your knees and not further. Couple years back I was not the only one being so in love with them but they are not "trendy" anymore I suppose. Well doesn't really matter. Bermudas will always be Bermudas to me. 

8. Stripes

If I had to name two prints I couldn't live "without' at the moment I would doubtlessly say floral and stripes. I love the look of stripes because they seem to have something magical about them. They elongate your body in such a flattering way that I am just all over them. I will be wearing stripes a lot in the spring and summertime. YES! Cannot wait.

9. Pants

Ok I hear you saying "Long pants when it is getting finally hot outside????" and I know where you are coming from. BUT well like I said. Spring is so unpredictable so I like to stick with a pair of high waisted long pants. Fold them a little to expose your ankles and add a pair of sandals, voila. There you have a spring everyday look. You can add a top and a blazer or maybe a cropped transparent shirt. See? I told you. Pants are so spring.

What are your spring essentials???

xo, Bu

Haul / Milan Thrifts

If you watched my last Haul video you have already seen these babys. If not make sure to watch it here :) Every time I am in Milan I just love to browse through the markets. They have real treasures. I wished I had more time and my shopping spree was a little bigger but hey Milan I will be back soon.

The velvet skirt is too small. Such a bummer! But I will find a DIY to transform it. Should I try to make a top out of it?! Hmm Nor sure.
(did I already mentioned every single item was 1 Euro only! Quite insane, I know!)
The blouse is one of my favorites I do have to admit. Such a staple piece. Thank god my bff convinced me to get it.
I have worn the lime green sweater at least 5 times already. Lol. I feel quite lazy lately so it is perfect to throw on over a pair of tights or a maxi. The yellow top caught my attention because of his warm mustardy tone and the blue velvet top ........Hmm well you can never go wrong with an eletric blue velvet longsleeve, right?!

Lot of love from,
Bu