The Banana Taipei bag

I was very happy to receive this crazy bag as a gift from the new Banana Taipei collection.
I think that you all know how important is a big "roomy" bag for us ...women , of course it's always very hard to find something in our bags but still it's a chalenge we take everytime. There are actually some studies who have proven our bags weight between 1,5 and 3 kilos...well i think they are wrong....my bag has certainly more that 5 kilos DAILY!....i don't even need to workout.
Anyway i have to thank Banana Taipei for this very useful, spacious and easy-to-wear bag. Hope you like the crazy mix i've created.


Love,
Gabriela

PHOTO CREDIT: DINU ATANASOV

I was wearing : Banana Taipei Bag, HM hat, Sweet Paprika white leather skirt, BBup Heels.

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The 20's are roarring in 2013

There are clothes that wear the person....i believe in these clothes, they have personality.
They change you and they are capable to create a different character everytime you wear them.
They inspire you and they have the power to make you look different everytime you put them on.
Therefore this dress wore me last night in the twenties way.
I found it in Paris at a vintage fair...i believe it's a piece of art, it's 100% silk & hand-made sequin embroidery so i waited for the right moment to wear it...it was hard but i had a lot of pacience...in the end The 20's New Year Party was the "lucky winner".

I am guilty for the twenties inspired make-up and Мишгач Олександр (Mishwu) is guilty for the fabulous 20's hairstyle.

Happy New Year with Sweet Paprika darlings,
Kisses,
Gabriela
I was wearing: Silk Sequin De Palma Dress, Vintage clips, Vintage bag, Kotton heels.
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Silver Brocarde

This silver pullover is actually priceless for me and it is one of my favorite winter items....it belonged to my grandmother...so it is pure vintage.
I'm crazy about the Brocarde details and i just had to show you this mix i've created between the pullover and the silver pencil skirt i lost & found in my wardrobe...i really felt like they were made one for another...it's a perfect match.
I hope you like it as much as i do.
Love,
Gabriela


I was wearing: Vintage silver brocarde pullover, silver pencil skirt , zara boots, hm hat.

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Burgundy child

Here is ...another post dedicated to my Burgundy Obsession.
With this ocassion i decided to share with you a very beautiful poem about this colour.

Burgundy

burgundy, the color of wine
and cashmere
a noble stain, sweet and dark
like old music, enchanting yet haunting
or pages in a history book
deep purplish red, like old France
when the Louie's were Kings
with deep capes of ermine and
coats of serious, glorious, burgundy
like time passing
things ripening with age
roughness becoming soft
and smooth, burgundy
like old memories
sweet and cherished, a bitter fragrance
all its own
a rich man's bedsheets, made of silk
dark and comforting, or
a noblewoman's rogue, daring
and the color on her lips, emphasizing white teeth
burgundy
a tall chair by the fire
an honored usage, glowing in the light

Elizabeth Shield
Love,
Gabriela

I was wearing: burgundy batik, HM top, C&A cardigan, Esprit Vintage shorts, Leather winter boots, vintage heart clips, vintage earrings, burgundy leather gloves, burgundy lipstick
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The place where the sun kisses the sea

I don't know if i've ever told you how much...i love THE SEA and i don't do this only during my summer holidays...it's a constant "never-ending" feeling. I'm telling you! when i'm angry ...sad and depressed or feeling alone and forgotten the sea is the only pill i take, my escape, my endless source of happiness and inspiration.
Actually i must confess that all the pieces from my first collection were designed on the beach after a break-up, with a frappe and lots of cigarettes and hours of sun healing while listening on repeat: The Verve - BitterSweet Symphony:))
So here is another day in my little paradise. The beach ...the car.... the jeans, the warm comfy woolen poncho the boots and a lot of sea shells...my perfect BitterSweet symphony.


Love,
Gabriela

I was wearing: Vintage Poncho bought from Paris for 1 Euro:)) , Boots, Glow Jeans, HM hat.
Photo Credit: Dinu Atanasov
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LBD - Long Blue Dress.

...I don't have a favourite colour i really love the Rainbow. One month ago during my winter cleaning i was suprised to see that i didn't have Blue Items in my wardrobe so i decided that i NEED something BLUE for this winter.
Very soon after i was lucky enough to find this 70's floral blue Dress in a Second Hand shop...my mission was officially completed!

I love clothes that have a story behind their fabric ...that are unique...i find them priceless and they really make me happy because they are a challenge, and i feel like i'm bringing them back to life everytime i'm wearing them.
Love,
Gabriela

I was wearing: Zara coat, Vintage 70's Long Blue Dress, Vintage belt
Photo credit: Dinu Atanasov




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