Carla Vadan: fashion blog

Look of the Day - Sunday

90s July 08, 2018

When I found this satin cami dress, I thought about Courtney Love and her grungy 90's style. That's where I wanted to take this dress, in the past more than in the present. Altough the present is the past, so you can't really see the difference now.

I love cami dresses and I can confess I own quite a few: some new, some vintage, some perhaps just sleepwear which I wear as outwerwear. This though, is a really "loud one": the bold red, the bold slit, the deep V both in the front and back. Yup, it can be one of those femme-fatale dresses, if worn wih sky-high heels, a bold red lip, Hollywood curls. Maybe I will wear it like that on one evening, for a dinner out.

But until then, I decided to make it street-able. It just goes perfectly with the inside of my Mansur Gavriel bucket back (which is already a classic, I know - but I bought it 3 years back if I'm not wrong), a statement cap and chunky trainers.

Not your usual combo, but it works. I definitely feel at my best dresses this way.

How would you guys wear this dress?

Love,

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Metisu Red Dress

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Photo: @christianvadan

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Look of the Day - Saturday

Carla Vadan July 07, 2018

Definitely one of my favs for this summer, this ultra-feminine white dress is what dreams are made of: a silky fabric, a provocative slit, minimalism, the asymmetric details, all of these make it feel just right for me.

I admit: I'd wish this perfect dress was a bit longer, but I can never find a dress to actually hit the ground. So lucky those who aren't tall, as maxi dresses will actually be maxi.

Some of you probably see it as an evening dress, or a dress that might be fit for a wedding or special occasion. I don't. I love wearing elegant dresses for day, dressing them down to a casual perfection.

I opted for my white leather mules again, my vintage shell bag (I'm in love with these, can't help it!), and this perfect Zara hat that I've been hunting for weeks and weeks.

Of course you can add other accessories and make this dress an evening one, it's just not totally me. I would wear this outfit for evening, with a little chignon, a bold lip and a golden hair accessory. Still on the minimal side, this dress is too pretty to be "ruined" with unneccesary bits.

How would you wear it?

Love,

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Metisu Maxi White Dress

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Photo: @christianvadan

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Look of the Day - Thursday

Carla Vadan July 05, 2018

Another day, another look. Yup, it's all about dresses and skirts and super light pieces as the temperatures get close to 30 degrees in London these days.

I have four brand new dresses from Metisu, I am going to continue the daily posts with them so you can see them all and how I styled them. At first, this dress wasn't my cup of tea to be honest, as it looked too boho for my taste, but I decided to give it a try. I loved the light fabric and the super comfortable, extremely summery design so this I how I styled it.

This dress has that carefree festival feel to it, that complete summerness: it's white, with colourful florals, it has an open back and lace-up details. Oh, and a front slit. I can't say it's my fav dress ever but I know many of you will love it and see it as the ultimate festival dress. Paired either with western-inspired boots or imiltary-inspired one, and maybe a baker boy hat, and a leather bum bag, this will get you festival-ready in a second.

Who likes it?

Love,

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Metisu Lace-up Maxi Dress

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Look Of The Day + My Summer Routine

beauty routine July 03, 2018

Hope you're all doing great and enjoying every single second of warm weather! I decided to present you with a short blog post every day of this week, so you guys can get some daily inspiration but also find out more about my summer obsessions in terms of style.

Today is all about a beautiful summer dress from a super-light fabric found at Zaful. I am wearing a size S and I can say it's true to size. You can make it longer or shorter, depending on your preferences (via its drawstring). It's a versatile dress that changes its vibe with the accessories you mix it with, it can be worn for day or night. As I love walking a lot in the summer, I created a day look today and paired it with a bandana scarf worn around my neck (hair tucked in it - I just love the effect it creates), statement earrings, snake print bag and velvet mules.

Given the fact this dress is basically a block of colour, I chose to add prints everywhere else: from the scarf to the shoes, everythings has cute details.

My go-to makeup for summer is usually this one, a no makeup makeup, with golden eyeshadow (I love playing with different shades of gold every day), a light foundation, a bit of orange blush + tiny bit of cherry for that fresh look as I am really pale, and just a hydrating balm on the lips.

I love freshly washed hair, nothing beats it. I am trying not to abuse it, but I am washing it every 2 days now that it's super warm. And every 2-3 days the rest of the year too.

Expect my usual hair routine consissting of shampoo - conditioner - mask, I don't add any other products. At times, when the ends feel dry, I use either pure argan oil, either pure coconut oil and just rub it in when the hair is still damp after washing it.

I hope you enjoyed going through this post, come back tomorrow for a different look.

Love,

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Zaful Drawstring Dress

Use code " ZFbunny " for all orders with over 25USD (that's $) to save 3USD, for orders over 50USD to save 6USD and for orders over 100USD save 12USD.

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Photo: @christianvadan

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One Skirt, Three Summer Looks

Carla Vadan June 30, 2018

I am counting down the days to my holiday, have I mentioned that? Packing has always been a problem, and my father makes sure to call me before leaving to tell me not to bring my entire wardrobe with me. That would be impossible, unless I would hire a truck. Or two.

Altohugh more than sure I will have at least four or five suitcases with me, I am making this blog post for those of you for whom there is still hope.

Creating 3 entirely different looks has never been easier. What you'll need? Essentials. Everybody takes few swimsuits on a summer holiday, and for sure you'll take a skirt too.

I will show how, with my new beloved skirt from Zaful, and three of their swimsuits I created three really cool, easy looks.

Also, I have some discount vouchers for you so make sure to apply them at checkout:

Use code " ZFbunny " for all orders with over 25USD (that's $) to save 3USD, for orders over 50USD to save 6USD and for orders over 100USD save 12USD.

1. Colours & Prints

Don't be afraid of colour and of mixing prints. If you don't do it in the summer, then when in the world are you gonna do it? Now's the time. I mixed green with pastel purple (that's how it is in real life), pastel blue, pastel pink and a pair of bold earrings. Floral prints and dots? Always! You can wear this look anywhere from beach to a summer party or simply out for a coffee.

I am wearing: Zaful Floral Skirt | Zaful Polka Dot Swimsuit | Zaful Cropped Jacket | Zara Earrings | Topshop Suede Mules

2. La bohème

A plain white two-piece swimsuit (yaaaas to high cut & high waisted bikins), paired with an oversized see-through top, precious statement earrings and metallic sandals featuring block heel for that vintage feel. You can wear it anywhere! Even grocery shopping. In the South of France, of course.

I am wearing: Zaful Floral Skirt | Zaful White Swimsuit | Zara Top | Tk Maxx Sandals

3. Hidden Details

I really wanted an asymmetrical swimsuit, and this is the perfect one. It's a bit challenging to put it on with all the lace-up details, but I must admit, I love it! Love the muted tones and the fact there are actually two tones. It almost looks nude, expect is not. This beauty, plus the wrap skirt, a silk blazer and a pair of flat, comfy mules is downright perfection. Yas to long summer days. And white nights.

I am wearing: Zaful Floral Skirt | Zaful Swimsuit | Vintage Blazer | Zaful Mules