However, people just went on with their lives, running like busy bees to their jobs and thinking about their day ahead.

While I... well, I was just preparing to go to the gym & sit in, under my soft blanket with a nice cup of tea. I am fortunate enough to still be at home and do 'homely" things. 

When I eventually confronted the storm, I chose the warmest coat I own layered with the gorgeous Puma long hoodie in YELLOW, yes you heard me right: yellow!

I was never a fan of this colour, but for some reason this dress like hoodie just "spoke" to me. I think the mustard tone is balancing the black and burgundy I am wearing on the bottom half :D

Added my new favourite loafers - a bit too daring considering that every piece of packaging and broken trees on the ground was hitting my feet - I purchased them during the Winter Zara Sale for about ~ £15 (bargain) - great investment

If you are looking for an extremely comfortable look that is quite minimal, but will keep you warm, choose something similar with a hood and add layers <3

Did storm Doris hit your town ? What have you been wearing lately ?

Hoodie: Puma | Leggings: JDY | Coat: ZARA | Bag: ZARA | Shoes: ZARA

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  How to look trendy on a budget

Recently, I have been shopping less and more wisely. So, here are a few of my tips:

1. Smart shopping: buying high-street items that are timeless is a great way to boost your wardrobe. Plain basics are my favourite to invest into, they can be worn on a day-to-day basis and matched with everything. Recently, I purchased a pair of vinyl trousers and they will bring an edgy look to any outfit

2. Recycle: vintage items are making a come-back with more bloggers promoting such pieces. A great oversize sweater such as the one I am wearing, will be a great addition to your wardrobe. It will keep you warm as we move into spring or later, into autumn. Another great benefit,  you'll most likely be the only one wearing such items. If you are trying to find the perfect pair of denim jeans or jacket, vintage shops are the place. I found the perfect vintage Levi's skirt a few months ago <3 

For £30 or under, you will find great pieces :-)

3. Invest into accessories: the older I get, the more I love spending my money on accessories rather than clothes. A new Gucci bag or a vintage, double flap Chanel will spice up any look. Same goes for footwear, a pair of Chanel loafers will make any pair of jeans look more expensive. The benefits: if you invest into sought after pieces, you will always be able to get your investment back when needed.

I found this great Pink Velvet Manhattan bag by Romanian designer,  Cathias Edeline while browsing my Insta feed. It was a Christmas gift from the boyfriend and it that adds a bit of colour and elegance to the look.

I love looking effortlessly chic and the above tips mingle very well with my style. 

How do you like to save money and still look great ?

Jumper: Vintage | Scarf: Vintage | Bag: Cathias Edeline | Leggings: ZARA | Boots: ZARA

Hello lovelies, as per your request I decided to add a bit more variety into my blog and Youtube channel, so I have a new video showing you how I prepare for my day.

 It's a fun and catchy video that was filmed and edited by my talented friend Alexandra Tincu <3 I must admit that I am not the greatest at filming, I tried really hard numerous times, yet when I would transfer the files on my computer everything was out of focus or a complete mess. It was very lovely having a bit of help with this :D

Leave a comment if you liked the edit ;)

On a day to day basis, I get out of bed, check my emails and go straight into the kitchen to prepare some food. After my hunger is gone ( I usually stop eating around 7pm the previous night), I can move to making myself look presentable <3

Make-up

This is my favourite part of the day. I get to relax and think about what I need to do for the day while catching up on some Youtube videos and having a warm cup of coffee. It's very cathartic !

 Here, I am showing you my favourite products at the moment, but let's be honest, I went all out because on a gloomy Monday, I would do maybe 4 steps out of all the ones I showed here. 

Hair

I almost never do much to my hair. Maybe curl it a bit OR I put it in a pony tail OR bun time !

My hair is long and I don't have the patience nor do I want to dedicate too much time to it <3

But a good tip I have is to add a bit of hair oil when it's dry and sleep with it in a bun or braid (always) <3 This will save your hair from more damage and also will give you a nice curl or a wave ;)

What do you normally do to your hair to look good ?

Photo credit: Adrian Docea