tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35069114570200980192024-03-13T22:08:20.198+02:00The Shoe Pendant by Alexandra LazarAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964473702337028756noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-80993678626206885032013-10-03T18:04:00.001+03:002013-10-03T18:04:28.532+03:00A goodbye note<center>
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It's been a while since my last post and this is my actual last post. I am now in a different place in my life (both psychological and geographical) and I believe I need to step back and re-analyse my priorities, decide what's best for me at the moment and accustom myself to all the new things that have been happening to me. I therefore take this moment to say goodbye and just let you see the (most probably) last project The Shoe Pendant is involved in. <BR><BR>
A couple of weeks ago, Takko Fashion approached me for a blogger competition, in which I would only use 25 euros/ 33 dollars/ 20 pounds to create an extraordinaire outfit. So here it is, my wonderful outfit. The next step of the competition is voting me until the 7th of October :), here. "<BR><BR>
Special thing to consider, I will send a cute gift to one of the people who vote for me, if I win first, second or third place :) The gifts/gifts will be from stores such as New Look, Primark, Topshop or something similar :)<BR><BR>
I do hope to see your votes and reconnect with you in future projects.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-10124862536311915442013-07-17T21:06:00.000+03:002018-05-09T19:09:03.837+03:00Princess in the woods: Don't save me!<center>
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Princess in the woods: don't save me!<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Or how to abjure your own boring reality and substitute it for a more fancy and simple at the same time.</span><br />
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I sometimes like to think of myself as a princess that got lost from her original (<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>royal!!</i></span>) family and now tries to live up to her natural-born-with standards. However, it's obvious that being as lazy as I am is another thing to consider, therefore not having to bundle up in jewelry and high heels sometimes seems an oasis of happiness. This is why, when I picked this stunning evening gown from <a href="http://www.dressestylist.com/">Edressy</a>, I instantly knew how I'd pose in it.<br />
<a href="http://www.dressestylist.com/a-line-straps-chiffon-floor-length-pink-beading-prom-dress-h-3354.html">The dress</a> is a perfect blend of<i> long, ravishing silk</i>,<b> perfectly crafted cleavage</b> and <u>a lovely assortment of sequins and pearls</u>. The diamond shaped cut in the back is so refined, yet <i>extremely sexy(</i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">smokin'</span></b><i>)</i>. <br />
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Until the next time, go get yourself lost in the wild with a beautiful dress and no shoes. See how it feels! <br />
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But then I escaped :D <i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Oupsie!</span></i><br />
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<i>Dressestylist</i> <a href="http://www.dressestylist.com/a-line-queen-anne-chiffon-sweep-train-darkgreen-criss-cross-cheap-holiday-dress-h-3472.html">Dress</a>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-54212071219036866252013-07-12T19:59:00.000+03:002013-07-12T19:59:08.540+03:00A take-it-easy weekend<center>
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As I was saying in my last <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/07/in-between-stages.html">post</a>, I am officially enjoying my summer holiday by indulging myself in my <b>three</b> main activities of the summer (so far): I am <i>reading/rereading </i>some beautiful books, I am <i>studying/researching</i> for EYP's <a href="http://iszurich2013.ch/">International Session Zurich 2013</a> and <i>learning</i> Spanish. I understand how these can be seen as not so leisurable activities, but I'm actually extremely happy that I am not boring myself to death in the summer heat. <br />
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About <b><i>Spanish</i></b>, I have to tell you that it has been on my <i><u>to-do</u></i> list for many years, but I never really got to studying it properly, grammar-wise and whatnot. I do speak it, on a conversational level, but I am (<b>a little bit</b>) unable to write in Spanish. I recently discovered a lovely website called <a href="http://www.duolingo.com/#/shoependant"><i><span style="color: #a64d79;">Duolingo</span></i></a> and I have improved my basic skills considerably. I also had a try with German, but it's obviously still too far from my range of loved languages. I plan on finishing Spanish and moving on to French. I do hope, however, that I will end up finishing German too, but hey, one never knows.<br />
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P.S. : Remember "<a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/06/an-open-end-story.html">An open end story</a>"? Turns out I'm quite the lucky SOB. I ended up getting an average of <b><i>9,65/10 (!!!)</i></b> in my exams and now I am waiting for my diploma in order to properly enroll in my dream college of my dream country! <br />
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<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fashion-DesignRetro-Inspired-Baroque-Round-Sunglasses-glasses-Women-Ladies-/400490362927?pt=US_Sunglasses&hash=item5d3f15f82f">Sunglasses </a> <i>Ebay</i>, <a href="http://www.hm.com/ro/product/06974?article=06974-D">Plimsolls</a> and <a href="http://www.hm.com/ro/subdepartment/LADIES?Nr=4294961850">trousers</a> <i>H&M</i>, T-shirt <i>Takko</i> ,<br />
<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Studded-Head-Band/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2769293&SearchQuery=head%20band&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Cream">Head Band</a> <i>Asos</i>, <a href="http://www.ishineaccessories.com/bracelets/gold-color-spike-bracelet">Bracelet</a> <i>I Shine Accesories</i> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-491884985100695532013-07-06T19:03:00.000+03:002013-07-06T19:03:33.348+03:00In between stages<center>
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It's officially summer </h2>
and I'm officially free of any duties whatsoever! <br />
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I am happy to announce that <b>I'm done with my finals </b>(the last one was yesterday) and I can now focus on much more important things, such as sleeping, reading, swimming, running (which I've missed like crazy) and simply laying around. It is, after all, my last summer free of worries until I start college.<br />
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<b>In another order of thought</b>, these are the first pics with my new 50 mm lens ( I've been craving this <i>little sucker</i> for quite a while now) and my new hair color ( <i>whiskey on the rocks, please!!</i> ). I feel like I'm developing into a new person and it's quite a good vibe.<br />
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However, stay fabulous and love on, as I'm now leaving for a lovely evening to celebrate a friend's 21th birthday.<br />
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<i>Cheers, mates!</i><br />
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<i> Trousers: </i> H&M <br />
<i> Shirrt: </i> H&M <br />
<i> Shoes: </i> Deichman <br />
<i> Bag: </i> Topshop <br />
<i> Ring: </i> Six<br />
<i> Sunglasses: </i> Meli Melo <br />
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<i>I do apologize for using my dog as a cover, but the circles under my eyes are not to be seen by any kind of audience what so ever.
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Once upon a time, there was a <i>ravishing</i> girl that had just finished her Senior Year and graduated from highschool. She was due to leave for college in a few months and until then spend her summer according to her princess-like needs and wishes. However, faith had something else in store for her: her final exams, otherwise known as the (<i>Dreadful</i>) <b>Baccalaureat</b> ! She had to study hard: literature, the art and science of sociology, the mistakes and successes of her ancestors, but time was of essence. Her peers had started studying a year ago, but her procrastination power had kept her enjoying indulging in ephemeral distractions and only now had she realised the danger she was in.<BR><BR>
A number of sleepless nights (if you count falling asleep at 1 a.m.) and a couple of tons of caffeine (this is not as much of a joke as I'd like it to be) had brought her to the verge of quiting. But don't fear, she has quit yet. With only 2 days to go, she is in her fittest form and no Harap-Alb can bring her down.<BR><BR>
And in case you haven't realised that I am the ravishing girl, here's the spoiler. And here are also a couple of things I've learned while wracking my brains to study the whole material in a number of 5 days: <BR><Br
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1) There is never such a thing as <b>too much coffee</b>. <BR>
2) Long breaks are bittersweet: they are savoury while they last, but they'll bite your arse once they're done. <BR>
3) "This is <i>the last time</i> I'm doing this" - This phrase never - <i><b>EVER</b></i> - works. <BR>
4) <b>Stress is the mother of all creativity</b>. During the past couple of days I've had so many ideas, more than I usually have in an entire month.<BR><BR>
As far as the end goes, the story is still in writing. To make it sound more <i>fancy</i>,<b> I am writing my destiny as we speak</b>. See you on the 8th with the real ending :)<BR><BR>
Stay fabulous and wish me look,
AlexandraAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-23287830664594554392013-06-24T12:38:00.000+03:002013-06-24T12:38:09.486+03:00Hashtag DigitalDivas13<center>
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As I was saying last week, on Friday I attended the so coveted <a href="http://www.digitaldivas.ro/2013/">Digital Divas</a>' second edition, which took place at the Biavatti lounge (an extremely beautiful location if I might add). I met with old friends and got some new ones. I also finally met Irina, the owner of <a href="http://sanduirina.com/">Add some style</a>, who is, guess what, from the same town as me. We had the chance to chat a little bit and enjoy together all the lovely speakers. I'll also do something that I don't usually do, and present some of my favorite speakers with what they said.<BR><BR>
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Vicky from <a href="http://vickipedia.ro/">Vickipedia.ro</a><BR>
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The first speaker of the day was probably one of the best. Although her little bit of stage fright made its way through, her ideas more than compensated for it. Associating blogging with jogging was absolutely <i><b>BRILLIANT</b></i>! ( I am jealous I didn't think of it myself). <BR><BR>
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Ana from Highstreetcardigans.com <br>
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Hearing her speak was absolutely lovely! She is, as I might have stated (so many times) before, the only blogger I have been constantly reading for the past 2 or so years. Her story is all about hard work and dedication, not fabulous inheritance or begging opportunities, and this is probably why I find her story so inspiring.
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Mirela Bucoviceanu of <a href="http://www.molecule-f.com/">Molecule F</a><BR>
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Mireloa Bucoviceanu was an astounding presence! I have to say that her blazer was probably at least half as amazing as her speech and her story, a story to which I hope to call my own someday, a story about dedication to an idea, to its realisation. Not to mention finding out such a creative name such as <i>Molecule</i> <b>F</b>.<BR><BR>
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And then there were 2: <a href="http://www.lightaholic.com/blog/">Catalin Opritescu</a> and <a href="http://thecolorstalker.com/">Dana Paun</a><BR>
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Well, when something just happens, you realize it was always meant to be. This was the story of the two street style photographers of which, to my shame, I hadn't quite heard before the conference. Well, thankfully enough I heard now and I am big fan starting today! I'll know I have a great style when I'll get featured on one of their blogs. <BR><BR>
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Yvan Rodic, the <a href="http://facehunter.blogspot.ro/">Facehunter</a> <BR>
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I will not say too much of the (overrated) top guest from the conference, but I will still tell you that I am still looking for a transcript of what he said. <BR><BR>
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Andreea Esca<BR>
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And here's to saving the best for last. Andreea Esca, one of the best news anchors in Romania, was never my favorite person. I now have to say that I have changed my opinion to 180 degrees and I simply love her: her charm, her wit, she's absolutely amazing. She had the room laughing and paying attention, not using their phones to check #twitter, #instagram or anything similar. I am now a devoted fan and if you ever get the chance to hear her speak at a conference, don't even give it a second thought. <BR><BR>
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Well, if you thought I spoke highly of Andreea Esca, here's to one true amazing and outstanding person, Oana Pellea. She was obviously my favorite speaker, to say the least. Her charm and her <i>being there</i> where simply outstanding. She left no soul untouched and if you might miss Andreea Esca speaking, Oana Pellea is something rare.<BR><BR>
Now here are the last two photos, of me and Simona, with whom I kind of didn't have enough time to talk (I had to skip the last session of the conference and the gala), and the simply amazing cookie stand (which I wouldn't devoured if possible).<Br><BR>
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Busy day ahead, but <b><i>that doesn't mean we don't have to take advantage of what the present moment has to offer</i></b>.<br />
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Probably that is what I would say if I were to talk at a conference like <a href="http://www.digitaldivas.ro/2013/">Digital Divas</a>, which is actually (finally!!!) taking place tomorrow. I'll be heading to the Biavatti club at 8:30 (probably covered in concealer to avoid looking like a zombie) to register and get my caffeine dose until the first session (and the one I'm looking forward to the most) starts. Then I'm going to meet all of you there that I haven't met so far and have fun. I guess that sums it up. Also, here's some info on the "star" of the conference: Yvan Rodic.<br />
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Yvan Rodic also known as Face Hunter was Born in Vevey, a French-speaking part of Switzerland. Rodic (1977-) studied Communication at Polycom Lausanne before taking on copy writing stints for Leo Burnett and Saatchi & Saatchi in Geneva, Brussels and Paris. A born trend-spotter with a natural eye for photography, it was not long before he combined writing for magazines with snapping pictures of people at art events in his then home, Paris. In February 2006, almost casually, he began posting the results online: and just like that, Face Hunter was born.
Widely considered one of the most influential movers and shakers in fashion, his original blog and more recent Visual Diary receive approximately 1 million hits per month. Over this short period, Yvan has been at the vanguard of one of the decade’s most remarkable trends. When he began in 2006, street style blogging was still in its infancy: in part it is thanks to his work that it has subsequently become a phenomenon. As one of those to experience first-hand the insatiable public appetite for a more democratic view on fashion, Yvan found himself caught up in a whirl within the first few months of his website’s inception. With the telling tag line: “Eye Candy for the Style Hungry” above portraits of individual characters with arresting styles, Face Hunter instantly developed a reputation for being one of the most satisfying style destinations online.
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But going forward and talking about the post, the pictures were taken in the hotel in Pitesti were I stayed during a friend's wedding. My mom helped me make a dress, a pencil skirt with a silk blouse adorned with lace, but one way or another, I'll have to show it to you in a different setting, as I forgot to pack it for the wedding. Thankfully enough, I'm a mega-packer, so I had one-too-many dresses with me and it wasn't hard to come with a solution. So it happened, that this dress was a perfect fit for such a summery event. I mixed it with my (<i>fabulous</i>) red Stradivarius sandals and the outfit was a blast!<br />
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And here's yet another surprise you'll be seeing from now on on the blog: <i><b>a column!</b> </i> <br />
I'll be adding this little column called "<i>Just a tip</i>" from now and then to my blog posts, just to share bits of experience and help you make wiser and bolder choices for you wardrobe!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-41982069193756206202013-06-17T21:30:00.000+03:002013-06-17T21:30:35.413+03:00Digital Divas Ambassadeur<center>
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But yes, I am a Digital Divas Amabassador and I am now going to tell you what exactly this lovely event is about and why my keen interest in it.<br />
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Experience</h3>
The speakers will show you how your passion for blogging could be a real job.<br />
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And not to mention all of the <b><a href="http://www.digitaldivas.ro/2013/speakers.php#top">speakers</a></b>!!! My personal favorites are certainly <b><a href="http://www.anamorodan.com/">Ana Maria Morodan</a></b>,<b> Oana Pellea</b>, <b>Bogdan Th. Olteanu</b> and <b>Ovidiu Buta</b>. Others speakers are the Fabulous Muses, Cristian Lupsa, Dana Paun, Mirela Bucoviceanu and Catalin Opritescu of Lightaholic. <br />
Besides this, you might want to know more about Yvan Rodic (about whom I'll talk more in a future post) and about the fact that you are all invited to cast your vote in the People's Choice Awards (how exciting is that?).<BR><BR>
You have to go <a href="http://www.digitaldivas.ro/2013/gala.php#top">here</a> and vote for your personal favourites! <a href="http://www.digitaldivas.ro/2013/Best-Fashion-Blog.php#top">My personal favourite</a> is probably <a href="http://sanduirina.com/">Add some style by Irina Sandu</a>.<BR><BR>
Until the next post, don't forget to request your invite over at the <a href="http://www.digitaldivas.ro/2013/">Digital Divas website</a>!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-18147767772600342162013-06-14T23:21:00.002+03:002013-06-14T23:21:54.978+03:00Toque, or the long awaited graduation<center>
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Well, I will not say this in too many words, as words are simply superfluous. My last highschool adventure ended with toques flying in the air. And even though we rushed our robe ceremony (I'll get the chance to repeat it when I finish college), it was a very heart-warming moment: getting an award for the "English Person of the Class" and watching my best friends get "crowned" Valedictorians were things that made me feel proud and ended the 4 ( 8 if you count junior high) years I spent between the walls of "Ion Maiorescu" National Highschool.<BR><BR>
To all of my classmates, see you in ten years!<BR><BR>
To all of my friends, come to England for free accommodation! <br><BR>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-19294502174643906082013-06-11T22:54:00.000+03:002013-06-11T23:06:46.904+03:00The last leaf<center><img src="http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u604/theshoependant/Outfit%20posts/prom/DSC_5924_zpsa20291e8.jpg" border="0" alt="The Shoe Pendant"/>
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It's been more than two weeks since I stepped ( more or <i>less</i> gracefully) on the steps of the restaurant where our <b>Senior Prom</b> was held. It is only now that I am realizing how fast time goes and how time is probably the only thing I don't have right now. Being burried under piles of endless finals material with a desire to pump caffeine through my entire system, I want to take the time and acknowledge the times that have passed, just to make a clean slate to the ones that are coming.<BR><BR>
What was highschool for me? Probably what it was for most of the people in the world: 4 years filled with (<i>unfounded</i>) drama, delightful (and not so delightful) new experiences, <i>new friends</i>,<i><b> best</b> friends</i>, frenemies (*wink*) and body image issues ( was I <i>too</i> fat?). It was a great life experience, though probably not the best so far, but I do have to give it some credit for getting me together with some of my best friends and Prince Charming ( yes, the people I <i>adore</i> with all my <b>heart</b>). It tought me how to experience intense feelings (not only thanks to Prince Charming *wink again*), but also to the people that thought me there was a reason fairytales were written: to put the bad guy to sleep!<BR><BR>
But about Prom night? It was loads of fun (though a little short-cut if you ask me), it gave me and my besties to feel like princesses for a night and wear long, sexy gowns (though mine was probably <i>the most <b><i>nerve-wrecking</i></b> experience</i> I've had), luxurious hairstyles and ravishing make-up. The photos are proof of how well we felt and we can only wish to have the same impressions after our 10-year reunion (which I cannot wait for more than this!!!).<BR><BR>
All in all, it's been a fun set of years and we can now only ask ourselves what our future (<i>and our finals</i>) has set up for us.
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The dearest History teacher who, despite making us hate her guts at times, was probably the snuggliest human being in the world:<BR>
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And here's the very lovely Romanian teacher that never stopped from calling us Weasles, Furs, Peacock and what not:<br>
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And the 4 wild ones that ruled the West. Or at least the ones that made me wonder why we never became comedians.<BR>
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And this is probably my favorite picture (don't ask why, I just adore it !!) <BR>
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And now meet one of the brightest gals out there. Here's to completing each other! ( She does the math <3) <BR>
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And the top of the top, but in the worse of the worst pictures, THE friend<BR>
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I am so sorry, miss, for being such a pain in the a** for the past... 8 years :)<BR>
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And I knew I had to show you the wonderful details I had done by amazing Victorita of <a href="http://www.oksanasalon.ro/">Oksana Salon Bucharest</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlexisProfessionalMakeup?fref=ts">Alexandra</a> (Lovey, love, love!)<BR>
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Hello, lovely birds! How have you been during this lovely Spring weather? Have you been travelling or relaxing yourselves as you should? Or are you planning your future trips as we speak? If so, I have <i><b>the destination</b></i> for you! <br />
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I was tellin you a while back (<a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/04/olympic-diary.html">here</a>) about how amazing Craiova is and the many places I saw during my stay there. After spending a whole week in <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/04/le-boulevard.html">Le boulevard</a>, my dearest Catalina showed me a little piece of Heaven called Bande a Part *heart,heart,heart*. As you can see, it's the fashionista paradise, with walls filled with fashion in it's greatest form: the magazine. <br />
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I have to say that I love, most of all, <b>the atmosphere</b>. I saw a lot of boheme people, smoking their cigarettes and cigars while talking about arts (yes, I eavesdropped, oupsy), a couple of actors and models and even one famous photographer (Catalina told me he was and I believe her. I cannot, by all means, remember his name!).<br />
I also adored the <b>decor</b>. Everything was white, "sprinkled" with vintage items, such as an old phone and wooden white chairs. <i>La pie de resistance</i> was, of course, the wall filled with magazines. I recognised some of the latest issues of Haarper's Bazaar, but also retro Vogue numbers. <br />
Another thing I fell for? <i>(There are countless anyway, no need for numbering)</i> <b>The alcohol tea</b>! I drank Irish Tea for the first time in my life. It was no surprise I loved it, as I also adore Irish Coffee so much. But yes, tea just got into a whole new dimension of awesomness for me!
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And here's yet another old shoot with the same jeans you saw in the <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/05/a-womans-affair.html">past post</a> (which are now saddly ripped and un-wearable for eternity).<BR><BR>
However, this time I'm simply going to let the pictures speak for themselves and let you enjoy one of my favorite (and oldest) pair of heels ever!<br><BR>
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Shoes:</i> Nine West <BR>
<i>Jeans:</i> C&A <BR>
<i>T-shirt:</i> Takko <Br>
<i>Jacket:</i> H&M <BR>
<i>Jewelry:</i> H&M <BR>
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Oups! Seems like I said I would post this yesterday and I kind of missed the deadline. It's been happening to me lately: skiping deadlines, missing appointments, forgeting promises. I'm just too stressed. I'm even too tired and lifeless that I can't strike a pose for an outfit post. However, it seems like I'm not always that careless (<i>thank you so much, past me, for taking these gorgeous pics!!</i>). Upon rearranging my computer files (because yes,<i> <b>procrastination</b></i>), I discovered that I had yet to unleash some of my past looks, even one from the <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/03/a-modern-fairytale.html">Basic Item</a> series I was promising before I left for <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/04/olympic-diary.html">Craiova</a>. <br />
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As for the look, you might say it's not that me. And it actually isn't. I am in love with color, more or less, and I always add that touch of crazy and chic in all of my outfits, but it seems like I went for a more mature look in this one. I don't really remember the story I wanted to tell with this outfit, not because it was too long ago, but because it's so simple, yet refined, that it invites anyone that sees it to<i> think of a story.</i> <br />
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Today, I think that this semi-transparent blouse is the perfect item for a business woman: soft and delicate in the front, and edgy in the back. You know, like in that quote. Who's quote? The Iron Lady's, of course! <br />
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<i>Blazer:</i> Pimkie</center>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853428472591719069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506911457020098019.post-19443108958396178942013-05-10T15:36:00.000+03:002013-05-10T15:36:30.175+03:00Mission Statement<center>
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Apologies are to be avoided, right? Therefore let us start <i>fresh</i>!<BR><BR>
However, I will try to motivate my prolongued absence through the fact that my life has suddenly become a life that is no longer mine. Silly as it might sound, it's frightening to see how all of my passions are now changing or, to say the least, transforming. On top of this, I have the pressure of final exams (which are only a month and a half away => double the scare). And the very reason for which I am sitting here today and typing away my thought and ideas of the moment (or actually the month), is that I have gotten the time to reflect upon the real reasons of why I even spend a second of my time thinking about this blog and the reasons I choose to continue. This is also the reason I'm not accompanying these gorgeous pictures with some fantastic words of wisdom or fabulousness. You will have to wait until future posts for that ( aka for me discussing <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/100-Years-Fashion-Cally-Blackman/9781856697989"><b>100 Years of Fashion</b></a> ).<BR><BR>
1. I started this blog out of a craving for success. I knew what I wanted and then I did what I wanted. It didn't turn out great though. I'm not a match for <a href="http://www.theblondesalad.com/">Chiara Ferragni</a> or for the <a href="http://www.fabulousmuses.net/">Fabulous Muses</a>, that's for sure, but for me, personally, it's probably one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. No, I don't have a sad and weird life, but that's exactly it. I am always in search for something new and I get bored as fast as you can say "<i>parrot</i>" or "<b>carrot</b>". My blog has been around here for more than 2 years and that's probably the only thing I've done with such consistency. <BR><BR>
2. But why didn't I <b>start over fresh</b>, with already gained knowledge and skills, so that I can become a match for the above mentioned? I have to confess, I have given that idea too much thought. Starting fresh, with a new name and valuable information and gadgets, it would seem easy-peasy. But I won't. Because every time I get this thought, I go to my blog and surf it, randomly, and I get to re-live so many of those fabulous moments I've shared with so many readers and it's always showing me from where I started and towards where I'm getting. It's been tracking my progress for the past 2 years and something and that is what makes it so special, both for me and for the loyal reader.<BR><BR>
3. I am going to start fresh, but not in that way: I am adding rambling and removing planning. Hopefully, this will turn The Shoe Pendant back into something that represents me, and not the average fashion blogger (concept about which I will be talking shortly, in one of the next couple of posts).
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<i>Until my next entry, stay strong and believe in your accopmlishments, no matter how small they are to Madonna. They are probably the world to you!</i></b>
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<br />I told you I had tons of content from Craiova! But did you believe me? No? Yes? </h3>
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Well here is the second post, this time featuring one of my now favorite spots to hang out in Craiova. I discovered it while in desperate need for a coffee in a lovely place and let me tell you, this pretty much sums it up. We entered the place very tired after the journey to the Olympiad and went out fresher than ever. Not only thanks to the great tea, that is.<br />
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What I love most about it is the decor,filled with a<i> very girly, Belle Epoque and... girly air</i>. The colors are really light and warm, consisting mostly out of nuances of green and beige. An unique aspect is brought to you by the chairs: there aren't 2 chairs alike: they are all different, in aproximately the same style, but mostly out of different materials. A cabinet filled with photo frames and a cabinet adorned with candle sticks and some more photo frames gives the place a cosy,<i> home-y</i> feeling and the glass case filled with sweets is simply mouthwatering(!!!). Also, half of the restaurant is placed above ground, with a wall made of glass, facing the street, exactly like a French cafe. <br />
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I am seriously planning of revisiting it as soon as I get back to Craiova and in case you get there before I get the chance to try some more delicious things, try the pizza with fries (do no <i>ew</i> me, it's quite delicious if you do give it a try!!), the Irish coffee and the Tiramisu (you're getting it served in <u>tall glasses</u>).<br />
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Hello, female lads! It's been quite some time (almost 1 month) since my last post and I am truly sorry for that, but together with a week of no internet service and my laptop suddenly deciding he needs a spa treatment (aka some new windows software), the blog became an unhabitated place. However, I will now let you enjoy an avalanche of content, as I have gathered a lot of lovely information from Craiova that I will be sharing with you shortly. Furthermore, I have 2 things that I believe are crucially, let's say, <b>share</b><i>able</i>. For starters...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I got 4th place in the English National Olympics</i></span>, with a staggering <b>100/100 </b>points in the Speaking task. I've been waiting to get a prize like this for quite some while and now, in my Senior Year, I am so proud to finally see myself as an English Olympic.<br />
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Secondly, I dyed my hair a <i>chocolate brown</i>, with lighter roots and darker ends. However, you will see this probably in a couple of weeks' time, in case you aren't following me on <a href="http://instagram.com/shoependant">Instagram</a> :)<br />
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Besides this, what else can I say? I spent a wonderful week with my fellow Olympic mates, had a thriving re-encounter with one of my dearest (and most loveable, quirky) friends and managed to spend some quality time at my cousin's. Another couple of days were spent procrastinating in Bucharest and now I'm back to my diet life sprinkled with the ocasional exercise and serious finals study. <br />
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Until next time, stay fabulous! <br />
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Here, I got the chance to drive a friend's Mini <3<BR>
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Shoe sketch / Harper's Bazaar and new H&M necklace / Elle Magazine and Takko Tees / Yesterday's <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/03/spring.html">outfit </a>
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Between face masks, luggage packing and trying to understand how to fit 5 pairs of shoes into the littlest of suitcases, I decided that it was about time to integrate my Instagram account into my blog. I am doing this thanks to 2 reasons: today I hit 300 followers on Instagram and it's also my favorite thing to do away from my computer. I'm wondering how I hadn't done this earlier, but later is better than never. Or so they say. However, it's going to be my only fixed column and you will be able to see my monthly Instadiary on the last day of each month! <BR><BR>
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Most comfortable <b>spiked trainers</b> for shopping / Feeling very 70s before <b>shopping</b> <BR><BR><BR>
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<a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/03/the-snowflake-and-avalanche.html">Outfit post</a> featured on <a href="http://heartifb.com/2013/03/07/links-a-la-mode-the-ifb-weekly-roundup-104/">IFB</a>/ Bad and good lattes / BW Selfie / Diet Book<BR><BR>
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<b>1st + 8th of March</b> gifts from Prince Charming / <b>Home cooked </b>spaghetti by yours truly <BR><BR><BR>
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Planning the <b>first post</b> of this spring / New top from <b>C&A</b> / Learning to <b>sketch </b>shoes / New <b>Glow</b> shoes <BR><BR>
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It seems like spring is just passing by these days, one hour at a time. Today, while looking for a present for a friend's birthday, I got the opportunity of snapping some pics with my newest T-shirt, that I got for Takko. It was a whole lot of a bargain, costing only about 5 euros and it's made entirely out of cotton. I'm also loving the simple text message:<b> Why not?<i></i></b>. Besides this, you can see my Chuck Taylor's, comic book edition. <BR><BR>
What is more, I'm leaving for Craiova this Monday and will be spending around a week there. I'm not going to promise any posts, as I usually do, but if you want to stay up to date, check my instagram feed, over at <a href="http://instagram.com/shoependant">@shoependant </a>.
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Converse</b> <i>Shoes</i> / <b>Takko</b> <i>T-shirt</i> / <b>C&A</b> <i>Jeans</i> / <b>I Shine Accesories</b><i> Statement Necklace </i>/ <b>Top Shop</b> <i>Messenger Bag</i>
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It's obviously Spring in the calendar but I guess train tickets were so expensive that it didn't quite reach Romania yet. Still, this didn't prevent me from walking the streets of one of my favorite cities in the world, Bucharest. See how I styled myself for a lovely day of walking around ( P.S. I brought some boots with me too) and enjoy some city-specific locations that, in an abstract way, fascinate me. <br />
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The first place I visited last Sunday was Izvor Park in Bucharest. I always like parks, especially when they are not that full of people who ride their bikes or play football on the grass. I only like the ones that bring their dogs to the park (I know this is odd for a person who's scared as hell by dogs, but still). One way or another, this weekend, the weather kept people far, far away the lovely spring green grass. It also kept my jacket on me. I did manage, however, to take some pics without the coat and let you see one of my newest acquisitions, this lovely top from, I believe, Zara. Although this might have seemed a very business-like outfit, I think the white silk that the blouse's made out of is so, let's say appropriate, for a walk in the park. I also adore how the gems on it make it so alive and so fancy at the same time. I think I just got a new winner piece in my wardrobe!<center>
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Besides the permanent temperature the metro/subway holds, thus letting me enjoy myself in a couple of coat-free pics, I find it fascinating how people blend in in these places. I'm not going to get all Philosophy Smarty Pants here, but have you noticed that even well dressed women or highly attractive men pass as statues in the trains? They don't smile, don't wink and aren't even graceful. It's a place where everything fades into the masses and where everything sort of loses any value it might have above others. I'm not sure why I love this so much, but it's a phenomena I love to delight myself into "studying" whenever I ride the metro, especially since I don't live in a town where I can enjoy them.<BR> <center>
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My dear darlings, it's been a while since I last posted. And I truly apologize for that. However, I'm here to make it up to you by showing one of the most personal posts I have to offer. Ever. This is my best-friend, my companion for almost 13 years and my little angel: <b>Oli</b>. Not to be too sappy or cuddly, I have to say that this little creature has been here for worse and for better, much more than a spouse would. <BR><BR>
I always wanted a puppy, like any kid back then, so when a coworker of my mom announced her dog had given birth to 4 adorable white little doggies, I somehow managed to convince my mom to get this little piece of fluff for me. I was entering 1st grade and as I'm approaching my high school graduation, I have to say that she has been the sister I never wanted my mom to give me. All the fun and smooshiness without the extra care. <BR><BR>
She's also one heck of a beauty and a lady. She never bites, she barks like a mad man when she doesn't like something and she acts like a true queen. Not a princess, a queen. She's also wearing make-up. No, don't think of me as a complete nut job, just take a look at her perfectly contoured eyes and her lovely pink muzzle.<BR><BR>
All in all, she's been my companion for so much time now, I believe it was time for someone to give her some credit. After all, <b>a dog is a man's best friend.
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Some Gentlemen and Their Sons... Or the story of an unplanned outfit. You might also learn to remember it as the tale of how you should never pack light.<br />
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So how does the telling go? Well, this Friday, I arrived in Bucharest to spend some quality time with Prince Charming and relax a little bit. We were planning to go to some museums but, thanks to me forgetting my ID home and bad weather, we ended up in a calm and retro pub in the Old Center of Bucharest, called, as the title suggests: "Some Gentlemen and Their Sons". The place is very nice, it has reasonable prices and I suggest you pay them a visit in case you take a stroll through the capital of Ro. <br />
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But the tale's moral wasn't this, but the fact that if it weren't for my hoarding-like packing, I would have been obliged by the situation to either go out in a skirt and heels or face the world in my sweats. Because, yes, it was raining! So from now on, in case you are not required by law (there would be ways around that too), <b>never pack light!</b>
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<i>Dress: </i>TEX<br />
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<h3><strong>Spring Fever</strong></h3>
Yey! I got selected for IFB's LALM a second time! You cannot imagine my happiness! I've been craving to reach this list for a while now and their recognition of my work is simple great! Wish me luck for further appearances! Let's hope I make it on the list a million times from now!
<h3><strong>Links à la Mode: March 21, 2013</strong></h3>
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<li>Attire Club: <a href="http://attireclub.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/what-is-haute-couture-12-facts/">12 Facts About Haute Couture</a></li>
<li>Cheap 'n' Chic Living: <a href="http://www.chicncheapliving.com/2013/02/photography-diy-taking-better-pictures-with-your-camera-phone.html">DIY Better Pics from Your Camera Phone</a></li>
<li>City of Gentleman: <a href="http://cityofgentlemen.blogspot.com/2013/03/blue-blazerlook-two.html">Blue Blazer</a></li>
<li>Empathetically Elle: <a href="http://www.emphaticallyelle.com/2013/03/15-reasons-why-its-great-to-be-fashion.html">3 Reasons Why It's Great to Be a Fashion Blogger</a></li>
<li>In Jackie's Shoes: <a href="http://injackiesshoes.com/2013/03/pastels-in-the-city/">Pastels in The City</a></li>
<li>Inspirations and Celebrations: <a href="http://inspirationsandcelebrations.net/2013/03/how-to-dress-casual-for-work.html">How to Dress Casual for Work</a></li>
<li>Laughing Latte:<a href="http://laughinglatte.com/2013/02/27/style-it-first-trimester-fashion/"> First Trimester Style</a></li>
<li>Nothing to Wear: <a href="http://nothingtowearnovello.blogspot.ca/2013/03/transition-pieces-chambray-edition.html">3 Ways to Wear a Chambray Shirt</a></li>
<li>Primped and Primed:<a href="http://primpedandprimed.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/trending-holographic.html"> Trending: Holographic </a></li>
<li>Pop Culture du Jour: <a href="http://popculturedujour.com/tag/fashion-card-collectible/">Fashion Card Collectables</a></li>
<li>Post Modern Royalty: <a href="http://postmodernroyalty.blogspot.com/2013/03/paper-tigress.html">Paper Tigress</a></li>
<li>Shoe Pendant: <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/03/how-to-feel-good-ladys-guide.html">How to Feel Good: Ladies Guide</a></li>
<li>The Fashion Style: <a href="http://www.thefashionistyle.com/2013/03/trends-mixing-prints.html">Trends Mixing Prints</a></li>
<li>The In Club: <a href="http://theinclub.blogspot.com/2013/03/why-i-havent-read-mens-fashion-magazines.html">Why I Haven't Read Mens Fashion Magazines</a></li>
<li>TLV Beauty: <a href="http://www.tlvbirdie.com/2013/03/rub-rub-rub-or-best-body-treatments-so.html">Best Body Treatments</a></li>
<li>Tobruck Avenue: <a href="http://tobruckave.alphie-eve.com/2013/03/18/feelinggreen/">Feeling Green </a></li>
<li>Two Take on Style<a href="http://twotakeonstyle.com/2013/03/15/five-things-we-want-for-spring-kate/">: 5 Things for Spring</a></li>
<li>We Are Ready Made: <a href="http://wearereadymade.blogspot.fr/2013/02/no-inhibitions-express-yourself.html">The Importance of Dots</a></li>
<li>Wild Beauty World: <a href="http://wildbeautyworld.com/2013/03/12/beautiful-people-hedy-lamarr/">Beautiful People: Hedy Lamarr</a></li>
<li>Wishing for Chanel: <a href="http://wishing-for-chanel.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/setting-scene-showspaces-at-fw13.html">Fashion Week Show Spaces</a></li>
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Let me tell you a story. A story about how "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and how each and every little thing can become not only a piece of art, but a variety of pieces of art.<BR><BR>
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I never agreed with my mother's taste in fashion (maybe only in her twenties, when she would create herself some lovely outfits), especially now that she no longer embraces her femininity and goes for elderly looks, and especially with the clothes she buys for me. However, as soon as she buys a new piece, I somehow manage to either borrow it from her or steal it (or how I call it :"borrowing without a deadline"). I am not quite sure why I do this, but it's somehow thrilling to see my fascination and need to mix and match these items even more than anything I buy for myself.<BR><BR>
The same thing happened last week, when my mother arrived home with this dress and a cardigan: they were a set. The cardigan is cute, but the dress seemed too bland... I might even say monotone. But this was even more of a challenge: it wasn't your average basic piece, but it was a great piece all together. My mind was filled with ideas on how to mix and match it so I took the opportunity of creating the perfect outfit inspired by city streets.<BR><BR>
So what does this outfit say? It says everything about layering, about being feminine with an edge and about proving the impossible: dresses go well with pants. For me, this was a great alternative for letting my feet freeze in the weird weather that's currently residing in Giurgiu. <BR><BR>
Now, stay tuned for part 2 of my challenge of mixing and matching my mom's green basic dress.
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It's Sunday and I'm spending it as relaxed as I can: sipping some hot coffee, eating some chocolate ice-cream( don't tell my dentist). All while surfing the web and waiting to go for a stroll with Prince Charming until he returns to College for the week. But this isn't something I could say about yesterday. <BR><BR>
Yes, yesterday was as chaotic as a Saturday can get. I had to do some cleaning up around my room, place some books and notebooks in their assigned places, go shopping to help the above mentioned Prince Charming get a new pair of sneakers (he's <i>that</i> type) and go a little bit grocery shopping. The glamorous life, huh? So yes. It was tiring. When I got home, I managed to edit some of the pictures I'd shot for the day catch up with some studying for my final exams (I can hear them circling me!). Finally, in the evening, we went out with a bunch of friends and had dinner.<BR><BR>
But what I'm trying to say here is not exactly about how I had a full Saturday, but the fact that I sometimes wear extremely comfortable clothes. Even my wedge trainers are commodity transfigured in a pair of shoes. I like losing the glitz and the glam I so love in pictures and getting more down to Earth. Because, in God's name, who wouldn't die from wearing 15 cm heels in a shopping/grocery spree? <BR><BR>
Still, I added just a little bit of glam with one of my favorite possessions, the Hippie Hippie Shake necklace that I got for my 17th birthday. It's one of those pieces that I consider an investment. And even more? It's timeless and perfect! <BR><BR>
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<i>Wedge Trainers:</i> Deichman<BR>
<i>Jeans:</i> No name<BR>
<i>Vest:</i> Primark <BR>
<i>Jacket:</i> Terranova <BR>
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Hello, my darlings! It's been two days since I showed you how I created my first batch of perfect <a href="http://www.theshoependant.com/2013/03/vanilla-meringues.html">Vanilla Meringues</a> and I do hope some of you tried it and were as delighted as I was. Now, I'm enjoying myself by writing this post, checking some online reading and then I'm off to get up to date with my real-life reading. All while indulging in a big glass of wine ( you know the one Jules has in<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441109/"> Cougar Town </a>?) and wearing my favorite pair of heels, which are, coincidentally, the same ones I am wearing in this post. Why am I telling you what I'm wearing and doing right now? It's because it's one of the things I find pleasure in: dressing up while I'm in the house and pretending to be a countess ( blame my favorite dark countess,<a href="http://highstreetcardigans.com/"> Ana Morodan</a>, for this). I think it's every little girl's wish to be a princess, we just develop on the way. So is this different from dressing up with a tiara? So here are my pieces of advice to you...
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<li><i> Think positive!</i> It does wonders for the skin and it's so good to feel goodness coming out of all your pores!<BR>
<li><i>Enjoy a good manichure!</i> Go to your favorite salon or simply spend your afternoon painting your nails in a bright, crimson red. (That's my favorite)<BR>
<li><i>Let yourself fall in a good book!</i> Escaping from daily routines is second best to thinking positive. Haven't you seen my lovely complexion yet?<BR>
<li><i>Pretend you're a diva one day a week!</i> Give yourself a spa day, alone or with girlfriends. Or go to a movie dressed all up and wearing heels. No one has to know that you're not Megan Fox.<BR>
<li><i>I'm a countess!</i> If stardom is not your thing, take my example and treat yourself like royalty, not only a day per week, but each night, before you go to bed. <BR>
<li><i>Pose!</i> When you get to a party and you see that cute photographer taking only pictures of you, pose! Let him get the material he wants with a beauty like you!<BR>
<li><i>You are a Godess!</i>Your body is a temple and you are a Godess. Don't forget that with every step you take and you will feel as good as you can get. <BR><BR>
Until next time, take care of yourself and be beautiful!
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It's been a while since I last baked anything, so today I got the courage to try a new recipe I'd been eying for some time: vanilla meringues. I didn't want to spend the whole day working on a Michelangelo-level dessert, so I gathered these ingredients that are, usually, in everyone's home and started mixing. <br />
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Why I even thought of making these, besides the fact that they are easy to make? Well, they're very light. They're soft and kind of innocent. They're also pretty hard on the outside and very soft and marshmallow-y on the inside. Didn't I say that yet: perfect!<br />
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I'd love if you gave me some feedback in case you decide to try them!
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Ingredients</h3>
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230 g of extra fine sugar<br />
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<li>1 tbs of vanilla extract (or more if you want an even more pungent taste)</li>
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Recipe</h3>
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The recipe is probably the simplest. Ever. <br />
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<li>Preheat your oven at its lowest.<br />
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<li>In a big bowl add the 3 egg whites, the vanilla extract, the salt and the baking soda. Start whisking, fast and furious. Or go for the easy (and normal) way: use a mixer. Mix until you get from <i>Stage 1</i> to <i>Stage 2</i>. If you flip the bowl and it doesn't even move, it's done. It's now time to add the sugar, one spoon at a time. To see if the batter is perfectly mixed, get some of it between two of your fingers. If can still feel the sugar, mix some more.When it's done, you are going to get a very shiny mixture. That is the meringue mixture. Simple as that. <br />
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<li>The next step is to put baking sheet in the pan that you are going to use. Then put the mixture into a pipping bag and create little blobs on the tray. Or you can use a spoon. It's up to you.<br />
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<li> Place it in the oven for 60 minutes, with the door a little bit open. After 30 minutes, reverse the tray, so all of the meringues get the same amount of heat.<br />
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<li> The secret with these little pieces of heaven is that they don't bake, they dry. Remember that and you'll get the perfect ones.
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Result</h3>
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Some extra experimenting</h3>
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With some left-over mixtures, I decided to experiment. I added some peppermint extract and some green food coloring. Plus the sprinkles, to give them a funny effect. Thing is, it kind of ruined what I had previously attained. So, important piece of advice: <b>if you plan on coloring your meringues, add the food coloring with the egg-whites is it's liquid, or with the sugar if it's powder!</b>
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