Thursday, 31 January 2013

31.01.13. What I'm Wearing...

Hello! 
I hope everyone had a good week! 
I've been quite busy this week and it's only going to get busier as we make our way into February.
I'd like to draw attention to my tie-dye jeans from Pull and Bear. 
I'm usually not one for colour or tie-dye but I love these!  
Also, I usually don't share music but I'm loving Conor Maynard's cover songs right now! 








Wearing:
H and M Top 
Zara Cardigan
Topshop Leather Jacket (old)
Pull and Bear Jeans 
Kurt Geiger Boots 
American Apparel Circle Scarf 

x♥x

Mina.

The Liebster Blog Award

Thank you to Style of Savannah for nominating me for the Leibster Blog Award! 
Please go and check her/their..? blog out! 
I'm not actually sure how many people run the blog. I think it may be two people..?
Since I haven't told you almost anything about myself,
this will be great opportunity for you to get to know me! :) 
The Award requires for me to: 
1, List 11 random facts about myself
2, Answer 11 questions which are given by your nominator 
3, Ask 11 new questions for all bloggers that you nominate for the award
4, Nominate 9 bloggers with less than 200 followers

11 Random facts about myself: 
1, I don't really like to do touristy things.
2, I love Greek yogurt. So yummy and healthy!
3,  I rarely ever use lipstick  
4, I'm blind as a bat without my contacts/glasses.
5, I've lived in more than four different places but originally from Tokyo, Japan♥. 
6, Watching Gossip Girl is my guilty pleasure.
7, Huge foodie and love discovering new restaurants.
8, I'm a bit OCD when it comes to the kitchen. 
9, Really don't like the London Tube. Sorry, fellow Londoners but New York, Tokyo, and Paris beat London in transportation in my opinion. 
10, I love watching foreign/indie films. Don't watch a lot of Hollywood films. Consequently, I have difficulty contributing with conversations sometimes... followed by a "what?! how have you not seen it!?"
11,  Love music festivals! Went to Coachella last year, and I hope to go to Tomorrowland this summer!


Questions from Style of Savannah: 
1, What's the one piece in your wardrobe you couldn't live without? 
Black pants. I love the simplicity and how I can match it with almost anything! I also love the colour! As you all know... :) 
2, Who is your favourite designer? 
Right now, I'd have to say Alexander Wang. I love how it's simple and stylish. 
3, What is your favourite makeup brand? 
I would have to say MAC Cosmetics.
4, What is your favourite blog to read? 
Marc and Angel Hack Life. This isn't a fashion blog. But I love reading their thoughts on life. They present it in such a practical way. Allows for me to reflect on my own life and make adjustments to the way that I live my life. 
My favourite fashion blog to read is Le blog de Betty for two reasons 1, love her style 2, to keep up with my French (although I think her posts can be translated into different languages as well). 
5, Do you wear makeup everyday? 
No...not really... Sometimes I'm too lazy to put on make up or even put in contacts. Which consequently makes me look like a 13 year old. Whenever I go to school I try to at least put on some.
 6, Would you rather dress up or be casual? 
Casual. I love dressing up but for me comfort is the number one importance. Even if I dress up I try to be as comfortable as possible. 
7, If you could only have a hair dryer, flat iron, or curling iron, which would it be? 
My hair is naturally straight. Even if I sleep with it wet, it'll be straight in the morning (unfortunately).
I find my hair a bit dull...so I'd bring a curling iron (though I rarely use it). 
8, If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? 
This is a really... hard question. 
Maybe Paris or New York. I've lived in both and really miss them. 
I love the city and feel of Paris. 
But I think New York is more exciting while you are a student. 
Ultimately, I'd probably like to end up in Paris. 
9, What's your favourite TV show? 
Right now I really love Suits. Mike Ross is adorable! 
10, Where's the one place you would love to visit? 
I'd really like to take a couple weeks to travel all around India. 
11, Heels or flats? 
To wear, flats. The balls of my feet are very flat. 
I wish I knew how to walk in heels. 


My Questions: 
1, If you had to take only one make up item what would it be? 
2, Would you rather spend a night out or at home? 
3, What is your favourite book? 
4, What are your favourite pair of shoes? 
5, Do you prefer curly, straight or wavy hair?
6, What is number one on your wishlist for this year? 
7, What would be your ideal vacation? 
8,  What is your favourite song at the moment? 
9, Is there a motto that you live by? If so, what is it? 
10, What fashion trend are you looking forward to? 
11, Tell me what your favourite dish is, and why! :) 

x♥x

24.01.13. What I'm Wearing..

I bought this embroidered skirt over the summer, but I never got the opportunity to wear it because it was either too hot or too cold. So I thought I'd try it with some stockings. 
What do you think?
Happy Friday everyone! 







Wearing:
Forever 21 Skirt 
Zara Shirt 
Michael Kors Watch 
Topshop Booties


x♥x
Mina.



Tuesday, 22 January 2013

New Nail Polish...Essie

I've probably spent about a third of my life living out of a suitcase and another third moving from one place to another. Consequently I often have to do a little "cleaning" i.e. throw a bunch of my stuff out. Last summer when I moved from New York to London I threw out a lot of my nail polishes, thus leaving myself with only the essentials- base and top cover. I figured I could build my nail polish collection up again when I settled down. So last week I purchased this lovely colour from Essie. 
I love Essie. Especially their spring and summer collections.
If I'm not mistaken, this colour is an old colour but I decided to buy this because I couldn't find the colour I was originally looking for- Snap Happy. But I really like this colour as well! It's called it's genius!






x♥x

Mina.


Sunday, 20 January 2013

Wishlist for 2013

Given that it's snowing heavily outside and it's a Sunday, I will be spending most of my time indoors today. So here is a lazy Sunday post.

2013 Wishlist...
I know it's probably not the best idea to start off the New Year with a list of things you wish you could have. However my hope is that over the year I can take some things from this list to reward myself. 

1, Alexander Wang Rocco Bag:
Love the gold studs on the bottom and the simple duffle bag design! ♥


2, Givenchy Obsedia Leather Bracelet: 
♥


3, ChloĆ© Marcie Continental Wallet: 
In need of a new wallet and thinking this might be a good option. :]


4, Proenza- Schouler Bag (PS1):
Love ♥. 
If you didn't notice already, I love black. 


5, Isabel Marant Wedge Sneakers:
Love the ones from Topshop. Wouldn't mind having another pair. :)


6, Givenchy Pandora Bag:
Love the unique design. 


7, Daisy Knights Gold Watch:
Love the little skull at the top. 


8, Missoni Mare Bikini:
I know I'm getting ahead of myself but lately I've really started to miss the sun and my summer tan. 


9, Hunter Wellies i.e. Rainboots:
This probably should go on the list of things I need than the list of things I want given the weather in London. 


10, Macbook Air:
Last but not least, unfortunately my 5 year old Macbook is slowly dying. I will use it until it really falls apart but in the near future I will need a new computer. :(

x♥x
Mina.




Thursday, 17 January 2013

17.01.13. What I'm Wearing...

I'm sorry for the lack of posts, I've been so busy this week...On top of that I'm a little sick...
So please stay warm out there everyone! Take care of yourself!
I'm not sure if you can tell, but last weekend I got my hair cut! :) My hair is very very straight...So I decided to get layers to add a little more character to my hair. I'm still trying to find the right hair product to style it. So if you have any recommendations, please let me know!
You might be able to tell from my last post but I've lately been buying a lot of items with studs or gems. I actually think they were in this season..? My style tends to be very simple but these add just a little more to my outfit. :) 





Wearing:
Topshop Jeans
Vera and Lucy Jacket
Vera and Lucy Shirt 
Kurt Geiger Shoes


x♥x
Mina.

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Purchases 15.01.13.

It is so cold in London! I apologise for talking about the weather so much but lately it's all I've been thinking about. Or more specifically, how can I bundle up to stay warm outside?
Putting aside the cold and miserable weather, one of the great things about January are the sales. 
So the other day I stopped by Zara. I didn't plan on buying anything... but unfortunately there were too many pretty things in the store. I just couldn't resist! Here are some of my purchases! 
I hope you like them as much as I do!