Carla Vadan: Metisu Review

Sweet Disposition

casual December 26, 2017

All I need after a generous Christmas are long walks and fresh air. There's been way too much delicious food and drinks and going to the gym just feels sad now since it's still the second day of Christmas , so I prefer to walk and discover new places, take photos, grab a yummy coffee to-go and just relax my mind a little more. I hope you all had a wonderful time these past days and I know you all feel like you need to 'escape' from the festive outfits and slip into some comfy casual clothes until New Year's Eve.

And I have the perfect 'remedy': I recently received the prettiest winter dress from METISU, a ribbed black midi dress, in the warmest and softest fabric ever. Yup, it's got a ribbon detail and a bit of an open-back, but with a proper jacket or coat over it you won't be cold. It's so minimal and simple that you can easily dress it up or down and wear it for various occasions, from day till night. Did I mention it's also really flattering? Because it definitely is! I opted for dressing it down, accessorising it with high-top Vans, a mini bag, an oversized beanie by Acne Studios and a caramel corduroy jacket with a faux fur hood from METISU. Plus red lips. I really love this mix, it's cool, modern and above all, everything is warm and comfy. So if you are looking to relax and cosy up, this is the outfit for you.

And if you're the one spending your New Year's Eve in a dreamy cabin in the woods, this dress is definitely for you - pair it with modern hiking boots/snow boots, add a pair of stunning earrings and you're gonna feel perfect. Enjoy!

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Ribbed Midi Dress (one size)

Corduroy Jacket

Photo: @christianvadan

Styling: @carlavadan

Casual Thursday

casual December 21, 2017

The Christmas countdown has officially begun! Running errands is what I am up to, since the home decorating episode it's now over. The tree is up, all the decorations are in place, even our front door is adorned with a Christmassy wreath. What more could we ask for? But the food isn't going to cook itself, so we're busy finding all the right ingredients in order to cook our fav Christmas dishes - some traditional (Romanian), some modern and I am really excited, I just love this time of the year!

For this, I need warm and comfortable clothes take me feel cosy and happy. And because London is all about horrible weather - it's dark and gloomy from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to sleep of course - I opted for some neutrals, some black and a bit of navy. I am wearing my new favourite coat, this beautiful faux shearling from METISU - I love it because I can sit anywhere with it without getting dirty, wet or cold, it's oversized so I feel myself in it; you probably know by now I love oversized clothes in which I can breathe and feel comfortable, instead of tight ones that make me feel self-aware all the time. Above all, let it rain and be all humid, because this blankety coat is got me covered - it protects me from rain (yasss!) and basically feels like a cocoon - definitely a winter's favourite!

The soft jumper (one of the softest I've ever had), asymmetric skirt and beanie are all from ZAFUL. They have nice stuff on their Christmas sale 2017 and let me tell you a secret: the beanie is all lined with pink faux fur, which makes it incredibly warm and...soft! That makes me think -why do we need some much softness in the winter? It's funny, isn't it? The pom pom is faux fur too - don't worry, I don't wear real fur. I am a vegetarian for ten years now and definitely love fur when it's alive and kicking, on cute animals, not when it's dead and yells suffering.

So if you guys look for a nice, warm, comfy & chic outfit to do your last Christmas shopping in (or any shopping in the winter for that matter), go for something similar. You will enjoy every little moment without feeling discomfort or being cold. 💗

Make sure to check both METISU and ZAFUL for more lovely items, and their Christmas deals. There will be many after Christmas sales on Zaful so make sure to keep an eye open.

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METISU Black Faux Shearling Coat

ZAFUL Cable Knit Jumper

ZAFUL Asymmetric Skirt

ZAFUL Fur Lined Beanie

Photo: @christianvadan

Styling: @carlavadan

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.

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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

Make sure to check out RoseGal and it's Black Friday Online - Black Friday Deals.

Velvet, Mesh and Leather

evening dress October 21, 2017

In my previous post, I was talking about the gorgeous dresses I found on METISU. Oh well, this is the second one. I pretty much lack evening dresses, so here it is: an infusion of velvet and mesh, with polka dots and a rich floral pattern. The 60's/70's inspired oversized collar is to die for, and I love the ochre piping - it has an optimistic autumn vibe.

The ochre - burnt orange - pastel pink is one of my favs, therefore I added knee-high socks in ochre, my velvet sandals in pale pink and an oversized envelope bag in burnt orange. I might look like a 60's teacher but I love this look - I would wear it for an evening out with my husband and with my friends, to go for a pizza or simply to an exhibition/opening. It's quite simple in its essence, but sophisticated enough to make people stare. Enjoy!

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METISU Printed Velvet Mini Dress

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Photo: @christianvadan

Styling: @carlavadan

The Green Dress

fashionista October 19, 2017

When I'm thinking of gorgeous dresses, I'm thinking of METISU. That's because they have the coolest dresses - from vintage inspired to funky modern ones and it's always a pleasure to discover what they have in store.

This time, I ordered two dresses - both vintage inspired - and this is one of them. With puffy oversized shoulders and golden buttons (lovely details actually - there's a lion head on each), it features a belt to mark the waist nicely and in spite of its midi length, it's actually short - check out that slit! Its colour it's amazing and the fabric is soft and silky. The perfect combo? With a newsboy cap, a statement bag with a vintage feel (paaaatchwork for life) and Gucci pearl embellished loafers. I recently have an obsession with these mesh socks so you will see them often.

Stay tuned for the next blog post, where I will present the other dress. Curious? It's 60's inspired.

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METISU Tie Waist Midi Dress