Marvel of Light

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C. S. Lewis

As I said yesterday, I am in love with starting over. As much as I sometimes crave for indulging in a sedentary daily routine, usually I adore a new challenge. This is why, this year, I've challenged myself to attain everything I've wanted and dreamed of so far and haven't quite got a grasp on. I've learned some lessons in the past couple of months and here's my advice to you:

You might touch your dreams over night, but you might never. Unless you work for it, one step at a time, until you can embrace the true taste of success.
For me, the small steps refer not only to my blog and this year, as you can see, I'm going steady, posting on a schedule and keeping my promises. I am going to rely on my creativity and whit and not allow my procrasting nature to take over.
So here it is, my first outfit post of the year, showcasing what I wore for a small NYE party. Also, in these pictures you can better observe what I did to my hair! I chose to dye my hair according to the ombre trend, mostly because I felt the need to change something about my looks and because it's not high maintenance.

Stay tuned for a couple of more changes/surprises/love!

Xmas crumbs

Although it comes a little bit too late, I didn't want to miss the chance to wish you all a very merry and happy Christmas or at least happy post-Christmas days :)
I took some self time during the past couple of days to spend with my family and friends, to go for walks, to go a little bit shopping and, obviously, to bake a little, one of my biggest passions, that I'm cultivating with any given opportunity. This time, I went for my famous chocolate cupcakes, macaroons and gingerbread. I am very happy with how the macaroons came out, since it's a very delicate and though process and this is only my second batch! Besides that, I did what any usual Romanian would: stuff themselves with delicious home-made food and very good red wine. I also got some very interesting presents and, like the tradition requires, decorated the Christmas tree. Some people usually do it beginning December, but I always do it the day before Christmas, while listening to carols and eating chocolate gingerbread:)
I am now leaving you with a selection of pictures that include the tree, the food and the gifts. I hope you all spent amazing days with your dear ones and see you again soon.