tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36621228394069480832012-01-30T08:42:01.468+01:00Forever out of placechiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.comBlogger413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-85584953661257591812012-01-28T08:02:00.001+01:002012-01-28T08:02:13.701+01:002012-01-28T08:02:13.701+01:00Weekend readings.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RE3fcTP3rKs/TZgd4JfHwzI/AAAAAAAAA-o/GU7YpJWksBc/s1600/love_book1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RE3fcTP3rKs/TZgd4JfHwzI/AAAAAAAAA-o/GU7YpJWksBc/s320/love_book1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Hi there! How was your week? Here's another list of useful, informative, interesting links. Enjoy!<br />
<ul><li>I don't do this anymore, but it took me years to learn. <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/16/purchasing-items-for-an-imaginary-lifestyle/">Have you ever purchased items for your imaginary lifestyle</a>?</li>
<li>Can you <a href="http://www.smaggle.com/2012/01/09/walk-high-heels-to/">walk in high heels</a>?</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mischiefmydear.com/dramatispersonae/2012/what-runway-red-carpet-fashion-can-teach-you-about-your-style/">What we can learn</a> from runaway and red carpet fashion.</li>
<li>And one girl's <a href="http://www.ihaveadegreeinthis.com/2012/01/why-i-love-fashion.html">reasons to love fashion</a>. </li>
<li>Something I firmly believe in: <a href="http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/01/skin-food/">skin food</a>. I am sure if everytime I go to a new beauty center the girl tells me I don't look my age, it's because I was taught from a young age to eat plenty of fruits and veggies.</li>
<li><a href="http://beautyobsessed2.blogspot.com/2012/01/wednesdays-beauty-tip.html#more">How long we wait between haircuts</a> depends on... the haircut!</li>
<li>Tips to <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2012/01/24/detox-your-makeup-bag/">detox your makeup bag</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.the-loudmouth.com/2012/01/lessons-let-yourself-be-happy.html">This</a> really resonated with me: sometimes we should just let ourselves to be happy.</li>
<li>And just... <a href="http://searchingforthegracefulmuse.blogspot.com/2012/01/dont-invite-them-to-party.html">don't invite them to the party</a>!</li>
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Just yesterday I was thinking how much I have travelled in 2011 (well, for my standards anyway). It went like this:<br />
April - Nuremberg, Germany<br />
August - Venice, Italy<br />
September - Turin, Italy<br />
October - Barcelona, Spain<br />
October - Frankfurt, Germany (this was for a work event though)<br />
November - Paris, France<br />
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And I can't help feeling all happy and giggly when thinking about what's coming up this year. It looks like we are going to explore (or re-explore) Italy quite a bit:<br />
January - Florence<br />
March - Siena and the Val D'Orcia<br />
April/May - Todi<br />
June/July - US<br />
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And I am sure more travel plans will come up.<br />
I find going for a long weekend rather than for a whole week or two weeks vacation is more relaxing, and gives something to look forward to in the winter months when I am stuck at work.<br />
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A note on my trips. Since I don't have a disposable income, and we are planning our wedding and have decided to pay everything by ourselves, the Italy trips are bought on Groupalia (something like Groupon). So we got very good deals on all of them, and when travelling we usually eat at restaurants only for dinner, while having something on the go for lunch. Plus, we always eat a good breakfast at the hotel. This allows for quite a bit of savings.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-6291208071470223735?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-19077131265656228262012-01-24T06:42:00.000+01:002012-01-24T06:42:45.789+01:002012-01-24T06:42:45.789+01:00Travel pictures: Florence!These are some overdue pictures of my short trip to Florence. We went there by train from Rome and by 11 am we were there. It was really cold, but the sky was blue and the air crisp. So we wore good jackets and hats, and went to explore the city.<br />
We had both been there already, but Florence never disappoints, even if it is the millionth time one visits. It's a very elegant city, beauty is to be found at every corner, and people are really kind and polite - not to mention the food!<br />
Here are the pictures...<br />
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</div>This is the cloister of the <i>San Lorenzo</i> church. I love cloisters - they give such a paceful feeling, they seem to me the perfect place to read or meditate - or simply relax.<br />
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What you see when you enter the square where both the <i>Duomo</i> and the <i>Battistero</i> are located. Isn't it breathtaking?).<br />
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Inside the <i>Battistero</i>...<br />
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A view of <i>Ponte Vecchio</i>. All the stores which line the bridge are jewellery stores. So sparkly!<br />
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Had to take a picture of the food!<br />
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The view from out hotel room. This is the <i>Santa Maria Novella</i> church. The hotel was in an ancient palace (about 1400, if I recall correctly), and if you ever go to Florence, I'll give you the address - I highly reccommend it!<br />
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Finally, the view from above: we went to the <i>San Miniato al Monte</i> church, and this is the view. The church is a beautiful example of romanic style, and well worth the visit!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-1907713126565622826?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-33502553374385468562012-01-17T22:02:00.000+01:002012-01-17T22:02:50.960+01:002012-01-17T22:02:50.960+01:00Song of the day!Just heard this on the radio, and had to share it...<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NZOJsIlAgpE" width="420"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-3350255337438546856?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-68023500364542639282012-01-14T09:00:00.001+01:002012-01-14T09:00:06.956+01:002012-01-14T09:00:06.956+01:00Weekend readings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c8kcKzUrKGk/Tw9Uj2I6rVI/AAAAAAAABSI/VKlz69U4mzE/s1600/este_03174929_49470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c8kcKzUrKGk/Tw9Uj2I6rVI/AAAAAAAABSI/VKlz69U4mzE/s400/este_03174929_49470.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.repubblica.it/2008/03/sezioni/scienza_e_tecnologia/cervello-cibo/cervello-caffeina/cervello-caffeina.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image Source</i></span></a></div><br />
Happy Saturday, everybody! This is going to be a loooong list of links (I have collected them over a couple of month). So, grab your coffee and start reading!<br />
<ul><li>Don't know why, but my eyes become all teary when I read <a href="http://crazysexylife.com/2011/it%E2%80%99s-not-going-to-turn-out-the-way-you-thought/">this</a>. Probably, because I have experienced all of that so often!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2011/08/dressing-for-your-date-with-destiny.html#.Tw9VN4HhceQ">Dressing for your date with Destiny</a> - a bunch of useful suggestions!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dreamingspiresfashion.com/2011/11/what-to-wear-when-you-dont-know-what-to.html">What to wear when you don't know what to wear</a>. </li>
<li><a href="http://hipparis.com/2011/01/14/the-ten-never-ending-trends-of-parisian-shoppers/">Ten never ending trends of Parisian shoppers</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://ellesees.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-vacation-recovery.html">This</a> we shouldn't need - but I find it so true and useful: vacation recovery!</li>
<li>If you haven't read it yet - <a href="http://www.mischiefmydear.com/dramatispersonae/2011/9-things-lady-gaga-taught-me-about-personal-style/">10 things Lady Gaga taught me about personal style</a>.</li>
<li>Some <a href="http://www.urbanbedougirl.com/2011/11/guest-post-the-it-girls-winter-beauty-tips.html">winter beauty tips</a>!</li>
<li>And some <a href="http://hipparis.com/2011/11/07/la-beaute-what-do-french-women-have-that-we-don%E2%80%99t/">thoughts </a>about French women's beauty. </li>
<li>I love to have people over - but cannot even think of having more than 4-6 guests. May be this <a href="http://www.the-loudmouth.com/2011/12/daily-life-planning-perfect-party.html">guide to the perfect party</a> will make me change my ways...</li>
<li>Just read <a href="http://galadarling.com/article/when-the-magic-fades-the-doldrums-set-in-how-to-avoid-becoming-one-of-those-couples">this</a>. </li>
<li>A great <a href="http://lapetitefashionista.blogspot.com/2012/01/stylish-words-of-wisdom.html?spref=tw">collection</a> of quotes!</li>
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It was really cold compared to where I live, but so worth it. Paris has a very decadent and romantic feeling during the grey days of fall. not to mention, one appreciates red wine better when it's cold!<br />
The surprise was we could see the first Christmas decorations and the Nativity in Notre Dame!<br />
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We took plenty of pictures, and here's my selection:<br />
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Definitely, Paris never disappoints me. It was my third time there, and I still want to go back...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-871850677294511503?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-39196731119623920962012-01-12T18:08:00.000+01:002012-01-12T18:08:52.193+01:002012-01-12T18:08:52.193+01:00Travel Pictures: Barcelona.I am still nursing an endless flu, and I am supposed to leave on Sunday for Florence!<br />
In honor to this (and a couple other, including my honeymoon) upcoming trip, I am going to publish some pictures from my most recent trips.<br />
I am starting with Barcelona. Went there in October, it was my first time in Spain.<br />
The weather was awesome, the company was great and the food too! I had a great time.<br />
Now, on to the pictures!<br />
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Talking about food...<br />
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And beautiful weather...<br />
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And beautiful architecture!<br />
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The market display was really inviting...<br />
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And I learned so much about the amazing Gaudi's architecture (this is only an example)<br />
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I would love to visit Barcelona again, only for a few more days.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-3919673111962392096?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-27456937924978480462011-12-21T07:08:00.000+01:002011-12-21T07:08:00.121+01:002011-12-21T07:08:00.121+01:00A little bit of everything<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMxoybrGwL4/TvF0717cmFI/AAAAAAAABPo/YvBcgFdxL0s/s1600/DSC_0239mod.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMxoybrGwL4/TvF0717cmFI/AAAAAAAABPo/YvBcgFdxL0s/s320/DSC_0239mod.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Hi. Is anyone in there?<br />
First I'd like to answer lovely Tatjana who asked me if I was right. Yes, everything is ok, only I have been very very busy... Work, yes, and several trips: Turin, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and finally, Paris.<br />
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Then, I would like to share this picture from my recent trip to Paris. We saw this random street, so pretty with its light and full of random stands (from flowers to suitcases to cheese) that we had to take a walk - and some pictures of course! I find this picture very Christmas-y.<br />
Which brings me to the next question: have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? I am ashamed to say I have, but I haven't finished the wrapping part, and I need to wrap at least the present I'll have to take to work tomorrow for a sort of Secret Santa.<br />
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Finally, I'd like to share the thing that excites me the most. I am getting married next summer. It all happened so quick, that I think I haven't fully realized what's happening!<br />
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Yesterday we (my fiancee and I) were having dinner out, talking how for sure we'll have some arguments over the years - basically he was trying to explain to me this is not a bad thing, it's normal. Problem is, I so much hate conflict that sometimes I go out of my way to avoid it. So the whole conversation saddened me a little bit. When we walked towards the exit, we stopped to chat a bit with the restaurant's owner, a very nice lady. And she showed us a nice card, and said - look, I was looking for some piece of paper to write on, and I found my wedding invitations - from over fifty years ago!<br />
It was such a nice moment. I took my fiancee's hand and he squeezed it. And when we left, he said - see, nothing happens without a reason.<br />
Exactly what I was thinking. And that's the exact reason I am marrying this man.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-2745693792497848046?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-47176418447005597552011-08-20T11:06:00.000+02:002011-08-20T11:06:38.926+02:002011-08-20T11:06:38.926+02:00Venice!Hi! I am back!<br />
Venice was beautiful as usual, so sunny and bright...<br />
We walked a lot and went palces I had never been to.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was fortunate that the Biennal was still open - so we went to both the main exhibition and the collateral ones. Here's a picture from the Hong-Kong exhibition:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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We also spent a day at the small islands around Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello.<br />
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I had a beautiful time. It was hot and we got home every night exausted - but it was so worth it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-4717641844700559755?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-2574734599231964962011-08-16T05:40:00.000+02:002011-08-16T05:40:37.417+02:002011-08-16T05:40:37.417+02:00Small Break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tKk4qj7GqQ/TknlpjYLtSI/AAAAAAAABOo/-l-OM0yjW2M/s1600/IMGP2678.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tKk4qj7GqQ/TknlpjYLtSI/AAAAAAAABOo/-l-OM0yjW2M/s320/IMGP2678.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I am leaving for Venice in a couple of hours. I'll stay there with my cousin for some days. The plan is to relax and go visit the small islands around there, which I have never visited. We'll be staying in my cousin's apartment (the picture above is taken from the bedroom window, so you can imagine how beautiful it is there).<br />
Plus tonight we should go to a nearby town to have dinner with a dear friend of mine who moved there 4 years ago.<br />
I hope to come back with loads of pictures!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-257473459923196496?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-63702323680247839102011-08-13T21:24:00.001+02:002011-08-13T21:24:50.588+02:002011-08-13T21:24:50.588+02:00Lovely links<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5wodmt-FNxk/TZ_2afahtTI/AAAAAAAAA_E/Oxfeuke7uRc/s1600/love_book1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="264" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5wodmt-FNxk/TZ_2afahtTI/AAAAAAAAA_E/Oxfeuke7uRc/s400/love_book1.jpeg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...a bit late. </div><ul><li>Angie asks: what are your <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/08/08/your-summer-wardrobe-workhorses/">summer wardrobe workhorses</a>? - and lists hers.</li>
<li>An old one from Megan of <a href="http://www.charadestyle.com/">Charade</a>: <a href="http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/02/how-to-build-a-designer-wardrobe-on-a-budget/">how to build a designer wardrobe on a budget</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.inhershoesblog.com/enjoy-life-now">Enjoy life now</a>!</li>
<li>Did you know about power dressing? What are your power clothes? I kinda had the concept in my mind, but <a href="http://www.unefemme.net/2011/08/power-dressing.html">here</a> it is beautifully explained.</li>
<li><a href="http://heartifb.com/2011/08/12/how-to-prepare-for-a-blog-vacation/">How to prepare for a blog vacation</a>.</li>
<li>Did you know about <a href="http://www.glamthings.com/2011/08/3-rs-of-fashion.html">the three R's of fashion</a>?</li>
<li><a href="http://finalfashion.ca/so-is-fashion-feminist/">Is fashion feminist</a>? A must read (via <a href="http://www.alreadypretty.com/">Already Pretty</a>).</li>
</ul>Enjoy! <br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-6370232368024783910?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-46388741169476936302011-08-11T05:45:00.000+02:002011-08-11T05:45:50.630+02:002011-08-11T05:45:50.630+02:00Dinner outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-78ZgI74F8rU/TkNOOwZNxrI/AAAAAAAABN0/-8azjRbYqJI/s1600/IMGP3370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-78ZgI74F8rU/TkNOOwZNxrI/AAAAAAAABN0/-8azjRbYqJI/s1600/IMGP3370.JPG" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shirt - Pimkie</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Jeans - List Jeans </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shoes - Primadonna</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Necklace - Random street vendor</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bangles - From Corsica</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Glasses - Vogue</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wore this outfit last night to celebrate my dad at my parents' place. I had no idea whether we were having dinner inside or on the porch, so I decided to go for pants. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't wear these jeans often, and it's a shame. I am rediscovering the elegance of white pants (admittedtly thanks to <a href="http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/">J</a>) and I am going to try wearing mine more often.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">There is something very chic and timeless about white paired with leather, so I decided to wear my leather sandals:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">And added a pop of color with my Kuvé bag:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-4638874116947693630?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-12472037938463989872011-08-08T20:51:00.000+02:002011-08-08T20:51:52.593+02:002011-08-08T20:51:52.593+02:00Monday outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iuAWbk24XH8/TkAux67aKGI/AAAAAAAABNU/Z_yLm05EPr4/s1600/IMGP3368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iuAWbk24XH8/TkAux67aKGI/AAAAAAAABNU/Z_yLm05EPr4/s1600/IMGP3368.JPG" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shirt - Conbipel</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Skirt - Noa Noa</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shoes - id</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Necklace - borrowed from mother</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bangles - old!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This skirt is my other Saturday's buy. <i> </i>It's flowy and breezy, and to keep that feeling in the whole outfit I put this shirt - the sleeves are sheer and very flowy. I didn't add a belt because I thought it would subtract some of the breezy feeling, and put on my bangles.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a closeup of the Project bag I wore and the bangles:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-1247203793846398987?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-28284339254326990442011-08-07T20:59:00.000+02:002011-08-07T20:59:36.685+02:002011-08-07T20:59:36.685+02:00Sunday Outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OioI464sUs0/Tj7fup73jAI/AAAAAAAABNQ/3QJk8Bq3WV8/s1600/IMGP3365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OioI464sUs0/Tj7fup73jAI/AAAAAAAABNQ/3QJk8Bq3WV8/s1600/IMGP3365.JPG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dress - Noa Noa</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shoes - Geox</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sash - JJill</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Necklace - H&M</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the new dress I bought on Saturday in a small boutique I had just discovered. It's light and fresh, and I brought it home even if it was an unusual color for me. I think it looks good with the sash (which comes from a pair of trousers I don't have anymore), but I want to try it with some leather belt or different colors. Also, I think it look ok with these shoes, but a bit too preppy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have other ideas on how to style it...<i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i> </i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Do you have any suggestions?</span></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-2828433925432699044?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-40999934891580297292011-08-06T20:45:00.000+02:002011-08-06T20:45:22.213+02:002011-08-06T20:45:22.213+02:00Lovely links<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0RDqpyO1ZY/S1nlT8zQApI/AAAAAAAAAXU/gWKMC9gwJ7Q/s1600/cuore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0RDqpyO1ZY/S1nlT8zQApI/AAAAAAAAAXU/gWKMC9gwJ7Q/s320/cuore.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
So many great reads this week! I kept bookmarking posts!<br />
Here they are:<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/5-tips-to-help-you-develop-your-own-personal-style/">5 tips</a> to help you develop your personal style</li>
<li><a href="http://hellogiggles.com/4-easy-beauty-tips-to-make-you-feel-like-a-queen">4 easy beauty tips</a> to make you feel like a queen</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mischiefmydear.com/dramatispersonae/2011/10-ways-to-feel-better-today/">10 ways</a> to feel better today </li>
</ul>Ok, done with numbers.<br />
<ul><li>Gala <a href="http://galadarling.com/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-your-period-suck-less">explains</a> how to make our period suck less</li>
<li> Allie's <a href="http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2011/08/being-cool.html">thoughts</a> on being cool.</li>
<li><a href="http://hellogiggles.com/things-carrie-bradshaw-wore-that-i-tried-to-wear-too">This</a> was so funny!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2011/08/makeup-where-should-you-splurge-or-save/">Where to splurge and save on makeup</a>, according to FB. I very much agree on everything she says!</li>
<li>Are you a victim of <a href="http://www.alreadypretty.com/2011/08/manufactured-discontent.html">manufactured discontent</a>?</li>
<li><a href="http://smallnotebook.org/2011/08/03/how-to-achieve-uncluttered-without-going-bare-cold-or-minimal/">How to achieve uncluttered without going minimal</a> - whish I had thought of this. But I realize I really prefer to see bare surfaces.</li>
</ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-4099993489158029729?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-79662171502691338832011-08-05T20:35:00.000+02:002011-08-05T20:35:56.326+02:002011-08-05T20:35:56.326+02:00An outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xGsmZX2ydr4/Tjw2__01tHI/AAAAAAAABNI/EV9R37Y2tDM/s1600/IMGP3360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xGsmZX2ydr4/Tjw2__01tHI/AAAAAAAABNI/EV9R37Y2tDM/s1600/IMGP3360.JPG" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shirt - Azzurro</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Skirt - Promod</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shoes - Le Scarpe di Lou</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Cuff - Random store in Buffalo</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wore this outfit a couple of days ago and never shared it. It features a new t-shirt - I like the interesting and asymmetrical shoulder motif - and a cuff. </div><div style="text-align: left;">After last BDIB I am trying to get more use out of my cuffs...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">A closeup:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QRng4AuOoes/Tjw3hqloosI/AAAAAAAABNM/BzdxHo7QzRo/s1600/IMGP3361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QRng4AuOoes/Tjw3hqloosI/AAAAAAAABNM/BzdxHo7QzRo/s320/IMGP3361.JPG" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am so glad it's Friday. It was a great week, got lots of things done, but it was so hard!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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For this round of <a href="http://www.modlychic.com/fashion-beauty-friend-friday-fbff">Fashion Beauty Friend Friday</a>, the theme was location influences.<br />
I have to admit, it was not easy to answer this questions, and they made me reflect on how much I and my style evolution have been influenced by the placed I was living in.<br />
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1. <b>What part of the world do you blog from?</b><br />
I blog from a small town not far from Rome, Italy. In September I will move to another town by the sea, still in the Rome area.<br />
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2. <b>If you had to describe the overall mode of dress for where you live what would you say?</b><br />
I would say - well cared for. What people wear depends on their age, but everybody seems to put some attention/care in what they wear. And I have noticed how people about my age often wear great shoes even with the most casual outfit - which really elevates the whole look to a higher level. And it's something I incorporated in the last year or so. <br />
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3. <b>Do you fit in with the status quo around you or do you break the mold?</b><br />
I find that there is always something a little different in my style. Can't even describe what. May be because I keep old items of clothing/accessories for years, and mix them with the newer ones, so I always wear something you can't find in stores at the moment. But it's not something immediately noticeable. <br />
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4. <b>If you have lived or traveled to another part of the country/world did your clothing choices evolve?</b><br />
Not really for the travelling part. I mean, if there is a lot of walking to do, I'll try to accomodate comfortable shoes into my style. If it is a work event, I will try to look a bit polished. And if I find something that is very trendy among the locals, and I like it, I'll try to "bring it home" with me. But my overall style stays the same.<br />
But I have noticed thant when I was living in Buffalo my style was more casual, and I had to put a more conscious effort to look good - I was working at the university, and nobody really cared there! <br />
Note: here I live closer to my mom - and she wouldn't tolerate a less cared for appearance! <br />
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5. <b>If you had to describe your style by naming a specific city, what would you be?</b><br />
People often tell me I look French, specifically Parisian. I find it slightly inexact - I am definitely Italian, and it probably shows in my use of accessories, which is less minimalistic than the parisian style. But I am not able to point out a specific city.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-4811146252853345923?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-91652819114776218732011-08-03T05:22:00.000+02:002011-08-03T05:22:55.392+02:002011-08-03T05:22:55.392+02:00BDIB - Arm Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://prettyshinysparkly.com/bloggers-do-it-better-series/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Bloggers Do It Better"><img alt="Bloggers Do It Better" src="http://prettyshinysparkly.com/images/buttons/bdib2.png" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is my second time participating in the Bloggers Do it better series. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time, the theme is "<a href="http://prettyshinysparkly.com/arm-party/">Arm Party</a>". And I am glad Kristina had this idea, because it pushed me to take out and wear my bangles... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wore<a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/thursday-outfit.html"> this outfit</a> - it's an exact repetition, so I didn't take pictures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here is the arm Party!</div><br />
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I bought the six striped bangles during my trip to Corsica, 20 years ago. They are six like the letters that compose my name.The brown one is from a store in Buffalo. The thin one is even older, it's about 25 years old! A classmate gave me a bunch of them (it was the 80's and Madonna was just starting to get famous) and I somehow managed to keep this one through the years.<br />
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Now I want to start wearing all the other bangles I have, too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-9165281911477621873?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-79738750306030139092011-08-02T05:55:00.002+02:002011-08-02T08:08:01.490+02:002011-08-02T08:08:01.490+02:00My Makeup - Summer Edition.As I love to see what other bloggers have in their makeup bag/drawer, I decided to share what I wear during the summer.<br />
As I have mentioned <a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/about-makeup.html">here</a>, last winter I had an epiphany after having my makeup done by a really good aesthetician, and I was converted to the less-is-better philosophy.<br />
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Here is the whole bunch for the summer (I apologize for the picture quality, but as I have found out, it's not really easy to take pictures of makeup):<br />
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Of course, I don't wear everything at once! Here's what I do:<br />
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First, I line my eyes with one of my eye pencils. The brown and black ones are from Lancome, the violet one from NYC, bought when I still was in the US. The Lancome eye pencils are very expensive for my budget, but I indulge in them because their texture is just perfect, and they are looong and last for years. Plus, I try to buy them at beauty-free shops when I travel abroad - I have a replacement of the back one bought during my April trip to Germany, waiting for me.<br />
My mom has a nice blue eye pencil, and I think I want to add something similar to my small collection.<br />
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Now for the eye-shadow. For the day, I usually wear one color, two when I am feeling fancy, applied with my fingers. Here you can see a Pupa Makeup kit, courtesy of my sister V, at the bottom (the finished powder was a great bronze powder), a Bottega Verde makeup kit, the black one, a l'Oréal duo (sisters' presents for my birthday), and a Bottega Verde violet eye shadow.<br />
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My mascara, again from Bottega Verde (I like their products, and take advantage whenever they have coupons or sales)<br />
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Then I add some bronzing powder - I don't wear foundation in the summer, I like my skin as is. This powder is from the Bottega Verde black kit, seen above:<br />
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And my lipglosses - I rarely wear lipstick in the summer:<br />
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From the left - Essence, bought last winter, three Rimmel courtesy of a friend, and a Lancome juicy tube, gift with purchase.<br />
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Here it is. I realized I don't buy much makeup, usually wait until something is finished to replace it, and most often that is mascara. I would like to be a bit more adventurous, but I don't really want to waste money on something I might not use...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-7973875030603013909?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-43836636564000574102011-07-31T19:00:00.000+02:002011-07-31T19:00:54.321+02:002011-07-31T19:00:54.321+02:00Sunday Mani.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPChlcju_8A/TjWF0ftsvZI/AAAAAAAABMU/0W2-OdKndTI/s1600/July.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPChlcju_8A/TjWF0ftsvZI/AAAAAAAABMU/0W2-OdKndTI/s320/July.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br />
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For the last installement of the July mani/pedi challenge I would like to talk about hands care.<br />
I love a neutral manicure, either with a light pink or white polish, or a clear one. I find it very elegant, it requires less maintenance, and nobody notices if some solvent I am using at work takes off some of the nail polish.<br />
But to wear clear polish I think one should take good care of one's hands.<br />
I have oentioned <a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2011/06/dress-your-best-day-four.html">already</a> that I am a bit OCD about them. Here is what I do to try to keep them soft and presentable - even with my job, which requires a lot of washing and some accidental solvent spilling.<br />
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<ul><li>I wear rubber gloves when I do the dishes/clean the bathroom, to avoid even more chemicals on my hands (of course I wear gloves as much as possible at work too, but sometimes spills just happen).</li>
<li>I put a very heavy hand cream every night before going to bed. Right now I am using Glysolid, but I like the Neutrogena one too.</li>
<li>I pur a lighter hand cream in the morning before leaving and a couple of times during the day (I keep a tub at work).</li>
<li>If my nails show some sign of brittleness (it happens a lot in winter), I dip them in a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice at night before bed.</li>
<li>And when it's cold I wear my leather gloves, which protect my hands from the wind too.</li>
</ul>Now for this week's mani. I just used my base/top coat from Bottega Verde:<br />
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And here's the result:<br />
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I would like to end this post by thanking the girls at Broke and Beautiful who had the fun idea of the <a href="http://brokeandbeautiful.com/2011/july-challenge-mani-pedi/">July mani/pedi challenge</a>. I found it an inspiration to write about the topic, and to better care of my nails. Besides, I loved reading other girls' entries!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-4383663656400057410?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-23040828207098420242011-07-30T13:30:00.000+02:002011-07-30T13:30:34.082+02:002011-07-30T13:30:34.082+02:00Saturday outfit.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQDamRBT4Ek/TjPpqYTMt6I/AAAAAAAABMI/tlZYlQgQ_Ws/s1600/IMGP3343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQDamRBT4Ek/TjPpqYTMt6I/AAAAAAAABMI/tlZYlQgQ_Ws/s1600/IMGP3343.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shirt - Azzurro</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pants - UC Benetton</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sandals - Geox</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracelet - birthday present</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Inspired by <a href="http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/2011/07/flashback-friday-white-skinny-jeans.html">J's Friday flashback on white jeans</a>, I decided to take my white pants out of the closet. I find white pants very summery, but I don't wear them often as I don't wear pants a lot during hot season. I wore this outfit to meet a friend for coffee and then to run errands. I think the look is really chic. I like wearing black and white and adding a shot of color with an accessory. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Today it was my red Kuvé bag:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you think of white pants? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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We have a limited list of links, today, but very interesting readings!<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://galadarling.com/article/10-really-easy-ways-you-can-love-yourself-more-today">10 easy ways to love yourself</a> - by Gala. Some of the suggestions are very unusual (such as - read poetry) but very effective!</li>
<li>Do you have a <a href="http://brunetteblogging.com/2011/07/style-philosophy/">Style Philosophy</a>?</li>
<li><a href="http://theclassywoman.blogspot.com/2011/07/appreciating-what-you-have.html">Don't forget</a> to be grateful for what you have.</li>
<li>And of course - <a href="http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2011/07/gettign-literal.html">don't forget to be yourself</a>! I really loved reading this.</li>
</ul>Have a great weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-4835743687356954410?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-78976901899724675392011-07-29T05:45:00.000+02:002011-07-29T05:45:00.237+02:002011-07-29T05:45:00.237+02:00Visual FFBF - My Blogging Habitat!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jZCG5xSX0YU/TjHB12_xL5I/AAAAAAAABL8/5JpApwSKsT8/s1600/FBFF-badge1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jZCG5xSX0YU/TjHB12_xL5I/AAAAAAAABL8/5JpApwSKsT8/s1600/FBFF-badge1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
For the second visual FFBF (there was a first one <a href="http://a-pretty-nest.blogspot.com/2011/07/whats-in-your-bag.html">here</a>, but I didn't participate because I didn't have enough time to prepare...), Suze of <a href="http://missvinylahoy.com/">Miss Vinil Ahoy</a>, this week's host, is asking where we blog from.<br />
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Sometimes I blog from my home office. That is, when I feel prim and proper and I want to use a proper desk:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Most of the times, though, I blog sitting on my sofa, with my laptop placed on the sofa arm: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here I have the company of my two stuffed animals (which you can kind of see at the bottom of the picture), can check what's happening on my balcony and on the street, and am guaranteed my daily dose of slack!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so excited to see other bloggers' pictures!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-7897690189972467539?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662122839406948083.post-1331630513352386212011-07-28T22:29:00.000+02:002011-07-28T22:29:40.092+02:002011-07-28T22:29:40.092+02:00Thursday outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DP4mrX3kldo/TjHD67E_RPI/AAAAAAAABMA/_GJP602j_yg/s1600/IMGP3337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DP4mrX3kldo/TjHD67E_RPI/AAAAAAAABMA/_GJP602j_yg/s1600/IMGP3337.JPG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sweater - La Dolce Vita</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Tank top - Tezenis</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Skirt - Street Stand </i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shoes - Le Scarpe di Lou</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Necklace - Steph's mom</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div>I wasn't sure about posting this outfit, then I decided it is a nice example of remixing stuff I have in my closet. This is the first time I pair this sweater with this skirt. None of the is new, but somehow it never came to my mind that they could go well together.<br />
Here is how I have worn <a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2011/04/some-outfits.html">this</a> <a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/thursday-controversial-outfit.html">sweater</a>, <a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2010/08/four-outfits.html">this</a> <a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2011/06/shirt-pimkie-skirt-street-stand-shoes.html">skirt</a>, and <a href="http://foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com/2010/06/other-otfits-from-this-week.html">shoes</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3662122839406948083-133163051335238621?l=foreveroutofplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08154652240740999928noreply@blogger.com0