January Essentials. Popsugar MustHaveBox, Books on Writing, Candles and Blankets

This January has been a very busy month for me. Right after Ben and I returned from Scandinavia, we moved into a new apartment in Manhattan, and I was immersed into the world of decorating, cooking and hosting cozy house parties. I also returned to writing my novel again, so you can imagine that my plate was full the whole time!

During this busy beginning of the year I have discovered a few items and books that I would love to share with you, so catch my January Essentials below!

1. Popsugar Must Have Box

POPSUGAR Must Have is a monthly subscription box for women. Every month they send you a mix of curated surprise beauty, food, fashion and home items. Opening a Must Have Box always feels like Christmas because you never know what you are going to get!

The value of every box is over $100, but you pay only $39.95 per month. If you subscribe for the Popsugar Box now, use the code SHOP5 for $5 off!

The January Box was great, and had lots of items that were perfect for our new apartment.

I especially loved the delicious coconut scented @glade candle, @maydesigns calendar, hair wrap towel and this $85 worth face peel from @goldfadenmd!

 

 

 

 

 

2. Books on Writing

Here are the books on writing, I read in the last two months. I strongly recommend On Writing by Stephen King and this Stant Litore book.

3. Adding Some Romance

Candles are the easiest and cheapest way to add some romantic vibes into your home!

 

4. Cuddle Masters

I absolutely adore cozy blankets and throws. I feel like cuddling with my husband under a warm, pretty throw, while watching favorite TV shows, is the most wonderful thing about cold weather!

5. PJs for Everyone!

StyleWe: 50s Chic

It is not that easy to find a beautiful vintage or 50s inspired clothes that are not too pricey. However, there are a few affordable online stores that can help you to channel your inner Marilyn Monroe or Bettie Page. One of these online stores is StyleWe that has a great range of different clothes and fashion accessories.

I have selected the best 50s inspired items from StyleWe that will help you to turn heads and make boys' hearts beat faster!

1. Triangle Bikini  2. Pink Bag  3. Pink Scarf  4. Fabulous Lavender Coat 

5. Pretty Heels 6. White Midi Dress  7. Navy Bikini  8. Pearl Bracelet

StyleWe also offers fashion ideas on their blog. I really liked how many different ways of wearing bandana/scarves they showed in this post ---> Hairstyle Fashion.

Want to see some of my Vintage inspired looks? Click here!

Best iPhone Cases of 2017!

Phone cases these days are like purses, that you want to match your outfit, mood or reflect your personality. I have been trying to find a beautiful, original case for my iPhone 7 plus, and was amazed by some of the designs I found online! I purchased this one from ARTICECASE, and I am loving it!

I have linked a few most original and beautiful iPhone cases for you, and hope you find the one  (or two! or three!) that perfectly represents your style.

 

CLICK ON A CASE YOU LIKE TO BE REDIRECTED TO THE SHOP

Flower Power

For TRAVEL LOVERS

Fashionable Phone Cases

Fun iPhone Cases

 

 

Holiday Special: Party Dresses from SheIn!

Have you found the perfect ouftits for the upcoming holiday season yet? No? Don't worry! I will be posting the hottest deals and fashion finds on this blog up until the end of the year, so make sure you check it out regularly!

 Today I wanted to highlight affordable party dresses from the Shein store which delivers worldwide, and even show a couple of them on me! My first dress is a very sexy, pale pink dress decorated with rose gold sequins. It is a total showstopper, especially paired with nude high heels, and it would be perfect for a fun night out. SheIn also has this dress in black/taupe colour! 

My second Shein dress is a more classy off the shoulder midi dress that I would wear for a family dinner or to a fancy restaurant. 

Here are more beautiful party dresses at affordable prices I picked out for you from SheIn:

New SHEIN Items on Sale!

Shein is one of the most popular affordable fashion stores online with a huge range of items to choose from. I know how hard it can be sometimes to pick what you want in bigger shops, therefore today I am sharing few of my favourite items on sale that I discovered on Shein.

I decided to give preference to blush pink and pastel blue colours when looking for beautiful items and I couldn't be happier with my finds. From a cozy pink sweater with pastel pom poms to a sexy, eggshell blue trench coat,  I think you girls will like what I have picked for you. Items on Shein sell out fast, so hurry up before these items are gone! 

STEAL HER STYLE: SARA from COLLAGE VINTAGE

I have decided that from time to time I will highlight other fashion bloggers, celebrities and insta-girls and share their looks and similar items for you to shop! Today I bring to your attention a true globe trotter, Sara from Collage Vintage. One of the reasons I picked her was because when she doesn't travel to awesome destinations, she resides in NYC (And the Theme of our website now is SUMMER IN NYC!). Isn't she dreamy?Enjoy! 

Who would you like to see next? Let me know on our Facebook page!

SHOP the LOOK OF @COLLAGEVINTAGE

August Essentials. POPSUGAR Must Have Box review, coconut love, best concealer and more!

This August I discovered a few new items in the POPSUGAR Must Have Box that are perfect for a summer getaway. I found the best concealer I have ever used, developed a strong obsession with coconuts, and much more. 

Here Are my Top Favourite products of the month:

1. POPSUGAR Must Have Box.

POPSUGAR Must Have is a monthly subscription box for women. Every month they send you a mix of curated surprise beauty, food, fashion and home items. Opening a Must Have Box is always a fun and exciting moment as you never know what you are going to get.

The value of every box is over $100, but you pay only $39.95 per month. 

COUPON: Code SHOP5 will save $5 off your first box.

In my July Box, I particularly loved the Sunnylife Inflatable Swan Drink Holder, Emoji Napkins by House of Pom made exclusively for POPSUGAR MHB and a luxurious Sachajuan Hair in the Sun protector.

I have already started packing for my trip to Hawaii, and the Sachajuan hair product is coming with me! :) It protects hair from UV rays, and it won't be easily washed out by water in the pool or ocean. I definitely need more protection for my hair, especially after I switch to the blonde side few weeks ago.

2. Julien Farel Haircare.

Speaking about protecting my hair! Recently I discovered a new luxury brand, Julien Farel, and was excited to try their products. I have picked De-Frizz Restore that hydrates, nourishes and protects hair and a Smooth Creme that also "feeds" your hair with vitamin E and gives it a healthy and polished look. So far I am very satisfied with the results. Both of these products are specifically designed to prevent hair from ageing and keeping it strong and youthful looking. I have used both products only a few times, but my hair is already much softer and shinier.

3. "Put your hair in the coconut and wrap it all up..."

Everyone knows how good coconut oil is for your skin and hair, but lately I went a little bit coco-nutty. I got this raw coconut oil on Amazon and use it to repair my split ends, as a face and body moisturiser and as a tanning oil as well. Make sure you don't apply too much oil on your hair. The first few times I didn't apply the correct amount, and my hair looked greasy. 

Bare in mind that raw coconut oil is solid, but it can be easily melted in your hands or with the heat from your blow dryer. And please check the jar of your coconut oil! It has to be 100% raw and natural without any additional ingredients.

Moreover, I have been paying many visits to NYC's Vegan Mecca, by CHLOE (185 Bleecker St) just to get a delicious fresh coconut which they open right in front of you. Coconut water is my favourite drink this summer, and I am looking forward to having plenty of it in Hawaii. 

4. Striped tees and dresses.

The end of summer and the beginning of fall is a great time for sailing and going to the beach. The weather is starting to cool down, and nothing looks more appropriate for a romantic sunset next to an ocean than a striped tee or a striped shirt worn over your swimsuit. I have already invested in few striped pieces because it is such a classic seaside-fashion trend.

5. Best Concealer EVER.

I have received a Kat Von D Lock It Concealer Crème as a deluxe sample gift from Sephora (I applied a coupon code. Contact me on Facebook if you need Sephora codes!) and to be honest, I did not expect much. However, after the first try, I knew I finally found the best concealer for myself. Lock It is very creamy and a little bit on a heavy side, however even a tiny drop of this product covers my dark circles completely. I am definitely going to buy a full sized Kat Von D concealer after I am done with the gifted one.