December's Birthstone - Turquoise

Hello my friends!!!

December is one of the most wonderful months of the year...isn't it? And why not having also an amazing Birthstone??? Which one? Turquoise of course... I love this stone!

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral,  a rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. Is a beautiful stone that appears in a stream of heavenly colours - from aqua blue to light azure green. It has a pure and uplifting energy, like clear waters in a most ideal natural setting. 

1. Turquoise Ring Bracelet 2.Turquoise/Pyrite Earrings  3.Turquoise Bar Pendant 4.Turquoise Stone Wire Tree

In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman ( from Persian and Egyptian royalty to Native People in Americas (North, Central and South America). 

Because of its heavenly energy, turquoise is believed to provide not only protection from any negativity, but also a clear connection to the purity of natural elements, especially water and air. The water energy in turquoise can facilitate a better flow of energy in one's body, thus promoting a gentle detoxification and improving the state of one's immune system. Turquoise works beautifully with lapis lazuli, asboth stones bring a pure sea-to-sky energy that is needed for one's growth and overall well-being. 

Turquoise can also help one receive higher guidance and direction, as well as live life with more joy and happiness. The calming and uplifting colour of turquoise can bring peace and higher energy to any relationship. Is used as a feng shui cure for attracting wealth and money, as well as a cure to improve one's health and well-being. The calming energy of the turquoise makes it a very good choice for children's rooms (especially teenagers), home office, or the living and family room. 

Have a wonderful turquoise day!

Dainty Accessories...

This week was a really mess for me. Too many things to do, too many problems appeared…but at least tomorrow is Friday and we have a birthday party in our plans and I hope many walks and coffees with beloved friends and fun with my family and maybe a few hours for myself!!!

I have to admit that since my baby bump is really growing fast (believe me on that) a casual and comfortable outfit is a must! And in order to make it more unique I use dainty accessories. My favorites? Bows! I love them especially if they are small, cute, made by leather in wonderful pastel colors! I have plenty for my daughter’s hair, I have them in jewels, in my favorite cup cozy, in my notebook…

Aren’t they just adorable?

Outfit Details........
- Leather Bow Bracelet // Akamatra

- Dangle Bow Earrings // Akamatra
- Ivory Shirt // BSB

- Blue Jeans Skirt // BSB
- Black stockings // Calzedonia

-- Shoes // Migato

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Casual Beige....

Really, what is your favorite color for this season? Do you prefer bold colors, bright, smoky? What do you think that fits on you? 

I have several favorite colors, but my "all time classic" is beige!!!! I love it on Summer, I adore it on Winter! I wear it with black, with blue jeans, with white or with more bright colors! I have to admin that I do own so many beige cloths!!!!

Outfit Details........
- Margaret Earring Studs // Ef Zin Creations
- Neon Yellow Elastic Bracelet // Ef Zin Creations
- Beige Elastic Bangle  // Ef Zin Creations
- Beige Shirt // Zara
- Black stockings // Calzedonia
- Shoes // Migato


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Fashion Trends - Brown for the Winter

Hello my friends!!!

Friday today and soon we will have weekend!!! So plan your exodus, visit friends, relax and have great time!

1.Wool Dress 2.Earrings 3.Bracelet 4.Boots

I love brown, beige, mocha b...every single shade of this color! and I love it combine them together or with other natural, earthy colors.  Comfortable wool sleeves and leather boots with beautiful tights are just a great outfit for your exodus. Combine them with beautiful leather accessories and you will "rock"!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

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Fashion Trends - Bold Colors!

Hello my beloved friends!

Another week already passed..so quickly I have to say... and weekend is almost here! Tomorrow I have plans with great friends and hopefully weather will help on that... the past days is really weird, rain at the morning, sun the rest of the day and  a cold enough night!

My baby bump is already big enough and a few cloths that I really enjoy wearing is tunics! Amazing creations... combine them with tights  r pants and your favorite boots or pumps and you will rock! 

1.Tunic 2.Necklace 3.Ring 4.Bag

Bronze accessories or shades of gold or shades of cooper are really trend this period. Warm colors, reminds Autumn and you can enjoy them everyday! And of course I never forget my large shoulder bag...too big for everything (my things and my daughter things and...)and not that messy any more....

Have a wonderful Friday and a gorgeous weekend!!!


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Gold Shades....

wow!!! I loved that excursion on the mountain a few days ago with good friends! And we also had a great time with my best friend to shoot these pictures and many more! ok..I have to admit that in the beginning we didn't know what to do...but then we started laughing and things went better and we really enjoyed it! 

Yeap I know... so far I didn't like Gold in Jewelry or in my clothes. But lately I have changed my mind and I love to wear gold shades combined with pastel tones on my clothes. Antique Gold, Rose Gold, Copper like Gold... whatever...minimal accessories that will fit perfectly with any casual or more elegant outfit. 

Outfit Details........
- Masquerade Post Earrings from Ef Zin Creations
- Purple copper minimalistic necklace from ThePurpleBalloon
- Cocktail Flower Ring  from Ef Zin Creations
- Blue Jeans Skirt from BSB
- Pastel Pink Shirt from HM
- Black stockings from Calzedonia
- Shoes from Migato



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Fashion Trends - Glamorous Purple

Happy November!!!!

Yes…we are closer to Christmas and maybe to Winter??? I do not know, since so far here we have a really great weather, a hot Autumn. I am not complaining of course, since I am not a person who loves cold, I love sunny days and hot!

Νovember started already so beautiful! I had a cup of coffee decaf of course, a few cinnamon cookies and then an amazing post from my great friend Akamatra!  Thank you my sweet!!! 

1.Dress 2.Pendant 3.Earrings 4.Purse 4.Shoes

So for tonight or for Saturday exodus, I will choose two of my favorite colors, a wonderful combination…purple and gold. Dark Purple a beautiful color especially for this season, with gold accessories that will add a spark in your outfit. Beautiful minimal gold details, are always in fashion.

Have a wonderful Friday night and an amazing weekend!

Teal Blue for this Winter!!!

I just love Teal blue and Grey for this season! Both colors can always combined with Black and other dark or bright colors creating masterpieces, perfect for Winter but honestly this colors are just great for every season. Casual or not these colors will add a spark in your outfit!

Outfit Details........
- Teal Blue Felt Necklace from Ef Zin Creations
- Blue Black Statement Ring from Ef Zin Creations
- Blue Plaid Statement Ring from Ef Zin Creations
- Blue Jeans Skirt from BSB
- Black Shirt from Zara
- Black Tides from Calzedonia


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DIY - Cute Button Bracelet

One thing that I love is creating cute jewels with common materials. Materials that everyone has in their house. So using only buttons, small wooden beads and cord we can craft colorful bracelets perfect for ourselves or for our princesses.

You will only need 5min to craft them and with the lowest cost!

Materials:

-      - Synthetic buttons with 2 or four wholes

-      - Cord

-      - A small piece of a band

  - Wooden beads

Procedure:

Cut a piece of the cord you have chosen with the at least the double length of your wrist. Wrap it up in the middle and pass it from the two holes of the button. Create a knot and your clasping is almost ready.

Now use your imagination and combine the wooden beads with the buttons. In the specific bracelet ( I crafted for my daughter) I used a grass green button in the middle and a couple of wooden beads in each side. Just do not forget to make a knot in each side of the specific materials.

Tie the two  ends of the cord and your bracelet is ready!!! 

In order to add more color or a beautiful detail, create a bow from your favorite band. 

Your Bracelet is ready!!!

Use a bigger piece of cord and create an anklet instead of a bracelet or you may use an elastic cord for baby girl's bracelet! Use your imagination and create masterpieces in a few minutes only!!!!

Happy Crafting!!!

October's Birthstone - Opal and Tourmaline!!!!

Good Morning my beloved Friends!!!

How is your October so far??? I love this month not only because its my princess birthday, but because is a month with a "weird" weather...not like Summer but not also like a pure Autumn. And the colors in the nature are so beautiful... brown shades, green and orange! 

So what about this month birthstone???? Well, October has two birthstones, Opal and Tourmaline. Both of them really beautiful and with great colors!

Opal

The opal is a fragile hydrated silica material, made of submicroscopic silica spheres held together by more silica and water. It is a soft stone, easily altered in appearance by changes in heat and pressure. This mineral contains varying amounts of water within it that determine the appearance of the gemstone.

1.Ring 2.Pendant 3.Earrings 4.Bracelet

This gem is famous for its “play of colors” – many stones flash the colors of the rainbow when moved, due to the interference of light on small cracks and other internal structural differences.

Out of its impressiveness and numerous intrinsic qualities, it is popularly referred as ‘The Queen of Gemstones’ and ‘The Eve of Gods’. This gem bestows with wealth, prosperity, beauty, charisma, and power. The ‘healing properties of Opal stone’ is a well talked about subject since ages.

Tourmaline

The alternate birthstone for October is the tourmaline, a gemstone that exhibits the broadest spectrum of gemstone colors.

1.Necklace 2.Ring 3. Flower Ring 4.Silver Wire Necklace

Most tourmalines are found in a myriad of colors: yellow, green, red, blue, pink, brown, black. Some even have bi-colored properties. 

Compared with other gemstones, tourmalines are a relatively recent discovery. Hence, it lacks the rich lore that accompanies many other precious gems. However, among some people, the stone is known as the “peace stone,” believed to dispel fear and make its wearer calm.

Tourmaline gemstones have been used in healing and have been proved to have psychic abilities to heal. As Tourmaline stones are available in many colors each stone has its own healing properties.  Red or pink tourmaline attract love and develop love and compassion and acceptance towards others. Blue Tourmaline has psychic abilities. Yellow Tourmaline is specially good for business and job employment. Colourless Tourmaline is best stone for healing.

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