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Winter, where are you?!

January 19, 2014 by diasway 6 Comments

With only 12 days left of January and the weather as nice as ever apart from a few showers here and there, I must say I am worryingly wondering where Winter is…

But I guess when in Rome…. 🙂 which is why, even though I am bringing out my coat collection, short sleeves are still a go! 🙂

This pretty little tartan smock dress is one I have coveted from the moment it’s been brought out, and Christmas was the perfect occasion to demand it! 🙂

‘Because you’re not cut from the same cloth’ is the perfect way Mod Dolly draws you in, and turns you into a passionate follower! 🙂 
Since their début collection in 2011, Mod Dolly has continued to deliver beautifully hand stitched garments for the girls who like to be a little more quirky and playful in their every day styling.
Dress – Mod Dolly
My heart skipped a beat when I opened the wrapping paper to find this beautifully wrapped MD package, and even though I was the one that chose the dress in the first place, once I had it in my hands it was as if I had discovered this dress all over again! The feel and colour combination of the fabric and the quality of stitching is without fault! 🙂
My accessories of choice were one of the best January sales purchases from Topshop , these amazing Parade Sophia T-Bar Black Leather Dr. Martens which I got half price!!! 🙂 (you can find the same, although full price on the Office website), my black Fedora, my tartan insert Accessorize bag and lace Topshop black socks. 
As I mentioned earlier, my coat collection is coming out  – yes I do have a thing about coats, as well as shoes, and bags and dresses and most anything you can think of that would contribute at creating an outfit! 🙂

This gorgeous coat is another January Sales treat from Urban Outfitters, which unfortunately, is not available online any more but you might still be lucky enough to find it in your local shop! 

It buttons up just above the high waist so it’s roomy enough to hide the extra Christmas pounds, and the furry white collar lends that luxurious feel that somehow makes me think of the lovely Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina! (don’t ask me why though! :))
This is it for today! 🙂
I am really hoping to update the blog at least twice a week from now on, so have a wonderful week and I’ll ‘see’ you soon!
Until we meet again,
All my love,
D
xoxo

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Resolutions for an Amazing 2014

January 5, 2014 by diasway No Comments

Happy New Year!!! 🙂

I trust everybody has had a magical Christmas and are now more than ready to take on the new year!

I loved reading through all sorts of Christmas and New Year posts from my favourite bloggers and I thought sharing my resolutions with you would be a sure way to keep track of my progress through 2014!

Even though this post is about 2014 and all my crazy plans :), I have attached some pictures from Christmas with some of my favourite presents ever! 🙂

I am wearing a lovely fluffy jumper, with red hearts, as the color red was as close as I could get to a Christmas jumper (maybe I’ll finally give in this year, who knows! :)). I have bought this amazingly cosy jumper from one of our fabulous local shops, Smash.

The cute little deer necklace came from another lovely local shop, Plum. It is made out of ceramic and comes from the talented peeps behind And Mary.

2013’s highlights were our city breaks to London and Paris, starting this little blog 🙂 and having my parents over for a whole week in August! I’m sure there were loads of less impressive things I have already taken for granted like The Art Hutch and myself having our own little stall at a crafts fair, the vintage fairs I’ve attended in 2013, our 5 year anniversary at the Cedar Court in York, etc so I guess, overall 2013 was a good year! 
My hopes however, are that 2014 will be an amazing year! 🙂 And to ensure this I have compiled a list of things I hope to accomplish this year, and I would like to share some of them with you right here 🙂 :
– Get back behind the wheel (I have had my driving licence for nearly 3 years now but due to the fact I had to wait a few months after passing the test and actually driving, somehow I have become paralysed with fear and cannot get myself to drive… 🙁 )
– Make my blog a priority as I see great things happening in the future once I completely invest myself  
– Open my own online shop with the lovely Hayls from The Art Hutch, where we can unleash our creativity to our hearts content 🙂
– Finally decide what I want to be when I grow up, especially since ‘growing up’ is right around the corner 🙂
– Keep a ‘great things in 2014’ jar to open on Christmas day, as inspired by lovely Kate from Scathingly Brilliant
These are some of my goals in 2014 and I would like to thank you kindly if you’re still with me after all that! 🙂
Unimpressed Cisse 🙂
I hope you will all have a fairytale year, the best one yet and look forward to hearing all about your hopes and dreams for 2014!
Until we meet again,
All my love,
D
xoxo

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Dreamland of Unicorns and Midnight Blue

December 28, 2013 by diasway 6 Comments

As always this time of year, the hunt for the perfect party dress/dresses is is full effect! 🙂

I have found my work due party dress ages ago, it was love at first sight and who can blame me? 🙂

The Whitepepper have brought out my dream dress in this lush midnight blue velvet little smock dress, with detachable gold sequin Peter Pan collar, and didn’t forget the pockets in this one either! 🙂

The velvet feels amazingly luxurious to touch and the color is just dreamy! I have pair it with gold glitter heels, gold glitter cat ears headband and another amazing invention from The Whitepepper, the Gold Unicorn Clutch Bag!!!! 🙂

Even though you can’t really fit anything else but your money and I phone in this magical creature, who cares?! 🙂 It’s amazing! 🙂 And if you pair it with a dress from The Whitepepper you are sure to get some storage space in the ever-present pockets that finish all their dresses! 🙂

Dress – The Whitepepper, Unicorn Clutch – The Whitepepper, Shoes – Dorothy Perkins
Stag Card – The Art Hutch

Cat Ears Headband – Topshop
So in love with this outfit, I might just wear it again for the New Year’s outing, after all different place and different crowd! 🙂
As always, look forward to your thoughts! 🙂
Until we meet again! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo

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Mirroring Vintage for Christmas at Castle Howard

December 25, 2013 by diasway No Comments

Since today is that happy 25th of December day 🙂 I hope everybody is having a very Merry Christmas! 🙂

This post is mostly about the Christmas decorations at Castle Howard in the wonderful land that is North Yorkshire! 🙂
This year was my first time visiting the house and Christmas is definitely the best time to do it! 🙂
Castle Howard’s history and grounds are stunning and I have enjoyed the views before, while dancing and singing my heart out at an Olly Murs concert 🙂 as well as when out for delicious picnics! It is an amazing place which would be a perfect and unforgettable reason for you to finally plan a trip this way! 🙂
The following pictures are a little taste of the beauty you can find within the Castle and hopefully plant the desire for you to come and see it yourself! 🙂

Coat – Apricot , Dress – Apricot , Satchel – Accessorize (on sale now!!! :)), Boots – The World
Hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into Castle Howard and please do let me know if you decide to pay it a visit, as there are so many other amazing places I want to tell you about! 🙂
Have a special Christmas evening! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo
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Winter Berry, how I love thee! :)

December 1, 2013 by diasway No Comments

Taking advantage of these last mild Autumn days, I have decided it was time to go all out on one of my favorite cold weather trends, Winter Berry.

Under my gorgeous Miss Selfridge tartan coat (on sale at the moment :)),  I took a bit of a chance on being somewhat cold just to be able to lightly style this amazing Urban Outfitters jumpsuit.

Although it is made out of light, summery fabric I believe due to it’s fab combination of Winter Berry shades and lovely sort of paisley motifs, it will work perfectly in colder weather, as a twice layered look with a t shirt underneath and a cosy, fluffy cardigan on top.

Cat Tights – Asos 
As accessories I have the lovely Topshop Winter Berry socks topped with black lace and I have hinted to my obsession with cats in my choice of tights and sunglasses :).
My lovely Chelsea boots and my fab little cross body bag come from two of the many amazing shops you can find if you find yourself in the wonderful little town of Malton, North Yorkshire :), ie Smash and Goody 2 Shoes .
Cat Sunglasses – Topshop
I am in love with this jumpsuit, the colors, the pattern, the details – in love! :))
Coat – Miss Selfridge , Jumpsuit – Urban Outfitters , T Shirt – Topshop 

That’s my first Winter Berry post, not quite sure it’ll be the last though! :))
As per usual, I would love to read any thoughts you might like to share! 🙂
Until we meet again! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo

PS: Happy December!!! 🙂 
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Color me Autumn

November 24, 2013 by diasway No Comments

This year more than ever I have been drawn towards all things vintage, and have attended quite a few fairs.

This dress, although not vintage, somehow makes me think of Bonnie and Clyde (‘All I need in this life of sin, is me and my boyfriend’ :)) which is why I’ve paired it with a funky green hat and retro autumn colored, block heeled shoes.

Dress – Dahlia,  Hat – Accessorize , Round Sunglasses – Topshop, Shoes – The World
This retro little paisley number comes from Dahlia, a quintessentially British label born out of love of fashion and individuality back in 2000. It is lovingly run by two sisters Tracey and Leigh, whose infusion of playful personality and quirky style have quickly gotten Dahlia fashion devotees around the world.
The autumn colors mixed in the paisley quickly won me over, and although when debating on whether to get it or not,  the shape had me worried on whether it will hang too tight, once I have received the lovely mint polka dot parcel 🙂 and tried the dress on, it instantly became one of my favorites.
Now, there will be some outfit items in my posts which I will just label The World, and by that I will mean I can’t remember where from during my travels I have purchased them! 🙂
During my time on Cruise Ships I was lucky enough to travel to most of my dream destinations, but it was a while ago and didn’t really keep track of my shopping! 🙂
What colors do you favor for Autumn? And are you a self confessed hat addict like myself? 🙂
Look forward to any thoughts you might like to share! 🙂
Until we meet again! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo

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La Vie En Rose

November 17, 2013 by diasway 2 Comments

With the sun still shining and the weather milder than expected I definitely have to take advantage and leave my coats hanging a little while longer! 🙂

A while ago The Whitepepper launched their A/W collection and I have been instantly hooked! 🙂

My first purchase, bought as soon as it became available, was this fabulous Button-Cuff Angel Dress in Pink.

The feel of the fabric surprised me as I sort of expected it to be similar to the white Angel Dress! 
Fabric is crisp and definitely appropriate for colder weather and is the most gorgeous dusty pink I’ve seen in a while!
The button-cuffs finish off the loose sleeves drawing your attention to the feature, the smock style of the dress is perfect for the Holiday Season as you can hide a multitude of sins under there 🙂 and I have always loved the fact the The Whitepepper always add pockets to their elegant dresses, making them a bit more women friendly, as we always need more space to hide all the little useless/useful things we simply must have whenever leaving the house! 🙂
I’ve paired my Pink Angel Dress with this bow collar chiffon blouse in black from H&M, Topshop pink framed sunglasses and pink lace socks, and my favorite shoes ever! 🙂
Whitepepper gather a selection of their gorgeous dresses in an editorial called Les Parisiennes, check it out it’s dreamy! 🙂
Dress – The Whitepepper, Blouse – H&M, Socks, Sunglasses and Shoes – Topshop 
Have you worked pink in your A/W wardrobe yet? 
Would love to hear your styling tips so please feel free to share any thoughts! 🙂
Until we meet again! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo

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I just can’t stop loving you!

November 7, 2013 by diasway 2 Comments

Whenever I wear paisley, which I adore, I get mixed reactions from people, which is why I can never tell whether paisley’s acceptable or not! 🙂

That being said, I have always been of the opinion that you should wear whatever makes you happy and stay true to yourself, therefore paisley will always tick my box! 🙂

Dress – Asos, Satchel – Accessorize, Loafers – Next, Tights – H&M
This autumnal little number is from Asos and I have paired it with my mustard knitted tights from H&M, leopard loafers from Next and the best buy in ages when it comes to bags, this gorgeous vintage brown satchel from Accessorize that was only £25.00!!!!! 🙂
As the weather is turning colder by the day, I am trying to get away with wearing short sleeves as long as I can 🙂 but I must admit I am looking forward to pulling out all the coats in my wardrobe and happily await the magic that is the first snowfall of the year. 🙂
What are your thoughts on paisley? 🙂
Are you looking forward to frosty mornings? 🙂
Until we meet again! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo

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November Blues

November 3, 2013 by diasway No Comments

So, November is here and the weather is as mild as I’ve ever known it this time of year!

Don’t get me wrong, I’m really not complaining as this allows me to carry on wearing gorgeous dresses like this Zara number less than 2 months away from Christmas! 🙂

I have been a Zara addict for years and it is definitely the brand I refer to whenever I want a city chic, classic with a twist look.
This floral dress on a navy blue background, is body hugging in all the right places and definitely flatters curvier shapes.
It has loads of things going for it like the fact that it offers a little peek of the back and it has front pockets, but the major positive I would like to mention is that  it dries over night and requires no ironing!!! 🙂
Dress – Zara, Bag – Accessorize, Shoes – Topshop, Sunglasses – Asos
I have paired this gorgeous dress with my usual Topshop heels, my newest acquisition from Accessorize and these fab cat sunglasses from Asos.
Are you wearing Winter Florals? Have you got any favorites you’d like to share?
As per usual, I would love to hear your thoughts on anything and everything! 🙂
Until we meet again! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo

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Tartan with a pinch of Whitepepper

October 25, 2013 by diasway 2 Comments

Tartan is definitely one of the most in vogue trends of the AW’13 Season and I’m all for it! 🙂

Tartan will make any item of clothing stylish, and I have started the season with this gorgeous Miss Selfridge coat.

On top of the amazing color combo, the woolly collar makes the coat stand out even more!!!

I have paired my tartan coat with The Whitepepper demure cream chiffon shift dress from their AW’13 collection. 
It’s Peter Pan collar made it possible for me to work the double collar trend, which I must say I absolutely love! 🙂 
Dress – The Whitepepper, Coat – Miss Selfridge, Sunglasses – Topshop 
This dress from The Whitepepper has a classic straight shift shape and will work for most body shapes (I’m living proof :)) and it comes in black as well! 🙂
The Urban Outfitters shoes are autumn/winter delicious in their berry color 🙂 and my new Accessorize bag works beautiful autumn colors with a subtle insert of tartan, and it comes with a shoulder strap.
Shoes – Urban Outfitters, Bag – Accessorize 
I just can’t get enough of today’s outfit choices and I’m sure I’ll be using them in loads more combinations to come! 🙂
Have you joined the tartan army yet? 🙂 And are you as smitten with The Whitepepper as I have been for ages? 🙂 
Look forward to any thoughts you might like to share! 🙂
Until we meet again! 🙂
All my love,
D
xoxo

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