What a gorgeous navy blue and white maxi dress, as worn by a blonde model while walking along the beach. Image by Monsoon/Accessorize.

Summer Vacation Style

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Have you started packing for your vacation yet? I haven’t, but I did go away for the weekend to my beloved Andros and had the best time. (Follow me on…

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Love that maxi skirt. A model wearing a black bikini top paired with a white boho styled maxi skirt looks sexy against the view from the caldera of Santorini. Image by Monsoon/Accessorize.

Wanderlust Style :: What To Wear In Santorini

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Santorini is one of those travel destinations that’s probably on everyone’s wishlist. And quite righteously, too! Her unique, breathtaking views, or the cave homes sculpted into multicolored rocks, the volcanic…

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A beautiful maxi dress with a floral print like this, worn by a woman lying on a sunbed by a pool, can be worn from morning till dusk. Image by River Island.

15 Cool Chic Outfits For This Summer

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Is it getting hot or what?! My mind is in a continuous wanderlust mood, but my work obligations keep me tied down in a busy, never sleeping Athens. It’s hard…

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A stylish woman wearing a one piece swimsuit inside a turquoise blue water pool. Image by Accessorize.

The Perfect Swimsuits For This Summer’s Beach Vibes

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Hi all! Anyone ready to hit the beach? Because, I got a nice roundup of the perfect swimsuits for this summer! And it doesn’t matter if you’re a one piece…

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A Coccinelle wallet and peach scarf among a beach towel, sunglasses, open book and fabric beach bag. All casually laid flat. Image by Antonis Drakakis.

Coccinelle Bags :: New Fave Bag Mood

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Hi everyone! Summer is here! At last. Yesss! Have any of you managed to have a getaway? Have you already decided on your vacay spot? Because, I’ve prepared a nice…

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A woman with a white tee and blue high waisted pants leaning against a white wall. Image by Oliver Bonas.

This Summer’s Trendiest Shoe Styles

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Is there a woman out there who doesn’t have a thing for shoes?! Well, I certainly don’t know of any. Most of us, including myself, are shoe addicts. So, let’s…

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A denim jacket (low key element) paired with a dress and statement shoes in a sage green color (both high key elements). Image by Betty Barclay.

The Styling Tip That Instagram Fashion Influencers Follow

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There’s one thing about effortlessly looking outfits seen on Instagram accounts of fashion influencers that defines today’s street style. Take Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Chiarra Ferragni, Alexa Chung for example.…

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A beautiful blonde woman lying in a hay field wearing a chic guest wedding maxi dress. Image by Little Mistress.

15+ Beautiful Guest Dress Ideas to Wear to a Wedding

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Wedding season is on the roll! May till mid July is probably the peak of this season, as the wedding invites keep coming. Most of them will take place in…

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A beautiful model wearing a yellow jumpsuit is walking down a sidewalk by a yellowish building. Image by Dorothy Perkins.

The Yellow Fever in Fashion & Decor

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Is yellow the new black? Well I sure hope not! But having said that, I can surely appreciate a few happy yellow splashes or accents with regards to both fashion…

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