Carla Vadan: Embroidered Jumper

Weekend Mood - ON

casual November 24, 2017

Sometimes you visit a shopping platform, find many things you love and you realise they are so different from one another, but still work perfectly together. That's what happened the last time I visited METISU: a long wool blend coat in a perfect Glen Plaid, a white turtle neck jumper with embroidered details (which remind me of my friend Larisa - and all the caricatures of each other we used to draw back in high school) and a burgundy button-up skirt in luscious velvet. I knew how nice they would work together from the moment I first saw them: wether for work, breakfast with your bff or running errands in style, this outfit means business. Everything is soft, warm and comfortable. And above all, pretty. And feminine. And quite classy, what more do you need?

I accessorised the look with this mini bucket bag from RoseGal which is a statement bag and works with a wide range of colours, textures, fabrics. As a reminder, make sure to check them out and all their Black Friday deals. My favourite section? Check out the bags and accessories, there are many hidden gems at more than affordable prices.

I'm wearing a big black bow in my hair, but sorry you can'r really see it. We were fighting with the wind during this shoot and it seems like the wind won. Maybe next time, haha. Socks and sling-backs is new to me, but I had this idea and decided to go ahead with it. I honestly love the result, it's a bold and fun way to wear your favourite summery shoes through the winter (I'm talking about the London winter, I wouldn't advise my dear Romanian friends - or those who live in the countries with real winters, to start an adventure in the snow with kitten heels, it would look more than stupid). So that's it for today, I decided to just talk about style today as my mind is racing and I have so many things to do, so a little break from everything is nice every once in a while.

P.S.: No, I didn't go to the church on this day, we simply chose the location because it was nice and quiet and I love its architectural details.

GET THE LOOK on METISU

Long Plaid Coat - I got a size M

Embroidered Jumper - size M again

Velvet Skirt - size L in this one, M would have been OK too

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Photo & video: @christianvadan

Styling: @carlavadan

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HOW TO: A Sophisticated All Black Look

all black April 24, 2017

I used to love black until it became a uniform for 99.9% of the fashion students, stylists or whoever works in fashion. It felt like a suffocating colour, used by people who wanted to go with the safe choice - as if they felt insecure, a colour of wannabes and insipid people wanted to be the new cool kids on the block. Well, they weren't to me. For me it looked as lame on them as whatever they would wear - that's because I went to the Art School so it was packed with this type of people wearing their all black uniform like some Gods fell on the Earth - guys, you still make me laugh.

But time passed and I know I can proudly wear all-black without looking like a tired student. Black is sophisticated, but you have to know how to wear it. For me, accessorising it is the key. I never go for a full all-black look, it's always with a twist. This one is inspired by the Reinassance and I love to call it The New Reinassance, haha.

I went for my puffy shoulder embroidered jumper mixed with a pair of silk trousers, embroidered velvet mules, statement pearl earrings and a gorgeous snakeskin mini bag. A yellow eyeliner (don't try it if you have small eyes, it will make them appear smaller) and a dark lip is all I needed to complete the look. Freshly washed hair is a must for me, so I'm not gonna mention it.

This is how you can build a sophisticated all-black look, don't be afraid to go for a bold pair of earrings and to mix different fabrics, one more precious than the other (that's the secret to be honest). Choose your accessories wisely.

GET THE LOOK

Zaful Embroidered Jumper

Zaful Embroidered Velvet Mules

DressLily Mini Bag