Animal Print Obsessions...

Well...when it comes to prints and colors I have a lot of them...but I guess you got used to all this. :D

Yep, the animal print! You didn't expect that! Or did you?
I absolutely love this print. Now, there are a few rules when it comes to wearing such a loud type of print (keep in mind, all animal prints follow the same rules: leopard, zebra, snake skin etc. etc.) They are big, wild and in your face. So, pay attention!

1. find how much of a animal print (or even simply print) person are you. Me, even if I like it a lot, I usually wear it on my accessories. Like shoes, belts, scarfs...but mostly shoes. Yep, more then 10 pairs in animal print and still counting.

2. be sure to get a quality animal print. The more realistic, the better. I'm telling you this because I'm against real fur or skin! No need for pain and suffrage, when it comes to our style, right?

3. at some point you might decided to buy a piece of clothing in full animal print. My advice is to wear it with almost nothing (meaning: nude, neutral, basic pieces. So that IT will stand out as it should)

4. remember: the animal print is almost as eternal as the little black dress. You just have to know 'how it's trendy to wear it': in the details, full, neon etc. The styles are endless...

5. for the courageous ones! The animal print looks fantastic when mixed with other prints. Yep, I'm talking about the print-mix, that (when done correct) looks absolutely fantastic! My favorite!!! So. For this, I recommend the zebra print (being monochrome, it is the easiest one to mic with other prints). So, add a detail in full strong color and a detail in a completely different colors and type (if a print is in lines, the other one will look fantastic if it has rounded shapes). You get it!

For more inspiration, take a look at the examples below. I used 3 dresses made by me form the Missy Messy Roots collection and the Entitles Bully collection.
The rules are the same for when wearing pants, or skirts. I just used dresses as an example, because it is a more simple presentation :). Remember: Like in all fashion, less is more when it comes to animal print. But sometimes...more is simply more and better!
It all depends on how you fell, your personality and your style. Don't ignore them!!!

visual examples made with the help of polyvore

the Marimekko World of Colors

Nothing makes me happier then a good splash of color!

It's just like a drug for me and sincerely now...I take overdoses almost everyday! And there's nothing wrong with that + the Marimekko brand would more then agree on that statement!

On this occasion (me admitting my addictions) meet: Marimekko!!!
Ta-da-daaa-dam!
Their world is simply amazing! I want to move there and have a family, own 2 flamingos and ride bicycles on a velvet sky! The thing that I love the most is the incredible equilibrium the have with colors. And that's a very hard thing to do when you're playing with more the 3 colors (for some, even 2 is too much). Think about it. They have strong colors, all put together and on top of that, they mix different prints.
Marimekko team, I take my hat off to you. You are great, your work is fantastic and I absolutely love the world you created!

In 1962 Armi Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, defined Marimekko as "a cultural phenomenon guiding the quality of living". She built a utopia called Marikylä ("Marimekko Village"), whose aim was no less than to house the staffs and to function as a laboratory for product design and to develop new ways of life. This year Marimekko will bring to life the Marimekko Village of today.

To find out more about this Finnish brand, go to the Marimekko site. There, you'll see the team and their work + get to know more about them.

Below, you can see images from the ss//2013//lookbook.
Enjoy!

From: beatpie

Feelin' Bipolar

I've been a fan of bipolar for a while now. They have great products, of a very high quality. So, what's there not to love?! Right? :)) Plus, I personally know the girls behind the brand and they are so much fun!!!

Anyways, they just released this very cool t-shirt and as soon as I saw it, I knew it must be a post on the blog. It's the simple things, with a twist, that make my day. Simple twisted things...perfect for a little twisted girls! ;)))

Very soon the t-shirt will be available on the bipolar site. Until then, you can get it from Ideasinaglass (but I guess you must live in Bucharest,Romania for that).Images: bipolar

The Rover Dog is 'Pugalicious'

Ohhh...as much as it hurts to look at these images, I must share them with you...because these pugs are just too cool!!!

Too cool for school, for the beach, for the back yard, or for the city streets! What can I say? Style baby! Style!
All thanks to Rover Dog, whom have the plan to save the world by dressing pugs (and other dogs+cats) in stylish trenches, shirts, coats...and they are doing a pretty good job! Just look at the details :)

I miss Frankie. I miss him everyday. It's amazing how much we get attached to the little souls full of love, that live right next to us! So, let's end by sending Frankie all the love to puppy heaven! :***

Now, be prepared for a 'pugalicious' treat! :)))Also something for the chickas:Even cats must be in-style!From: Rover Dog

Fashezine I Adore

I invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like.

- Coco Chanel

There is absolutely no need for me to tell you again, how much I admire Ioana-Liliana Gheorghe, aka. Miss Fashezine (and by the way, I just love her second name: Liliana...so so cute!!!).

Anyways, I had a really big surprise about a week or so ago, when Ioana posted on my wall a page from Glamour Romania, where she was wearing a pair of the L.O.V.E. pants. Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!

So here I am, sharing (because I'm 'caring') the article from Fashezine, where she is wearing the outfit. Read it and you will understand why this post title and why the quote in the beginning.
AGAIN: a BIG thank-you to Ioana! I am so happy you enjoy my work! :*** And also, thank you for sharing with all of us only beautiful and exciting things from the fashion world!

She is truly an inspiration.
In the way she dresses, in the way she writes, in the way she carries herself in society! ...and in so many other ways.
♥♥♥♥♥...and so on, into infinity and beyond! ♥♥♥♥♥BONE Necklace
Stefanel Shirt
Alice+Olivia Jacket
Atelier Arina Varga Pants
Dior Clutch
Miu Miu Pumps
images: Fashezine

i FALL

i FALL...
i FALL...
i FALL in love with the Givenchy pre-FALL 2012!!!

Oh...this is just love at first sight!!!
The cuts
The colors
The fabrics
The boots!!!
The decor

How??? How? I ask you!
How can it be all perfect? Is Ricardo Tisci a genius? Must be, because that's the only answer that makes any sens (I'm also considering the fact that he might be from the future).
Anyways, I'm happy. My eyes are happy, my brain is excited with new and perfect visual information! But...I WANT MORE!!! From: Highsnobette

adidias Originals + Jeremy Scott ss2012

Again a supa-dupa collaboration between adidias Originals and Jeremy Scott, this time for the Spring Summer 2012 collection!

And for me, it's as usual: more then I've expected. I mean, I always expect great, fun, fantastic things to come out of their collaboration, but every time the manage to surprise me (in an absolutely great way).

The crazy prints, the geometrical cuts, the comfortable looking fabrics...it's all just a perfect combination...for success!
I can't wait to see the entire collection!From: C'est La Vie

One Day....

Say "HELLO!" to MAUDE & TILDA!

Nothing fancy, but 100% Eco-friendly bags...with really fancy texts printed on them. Now, I don't know about you, but I really enjoy these type of bags (I think I have about 5 of them, with different messages). And now, now I want one from MAUDE & TILDA!!! Plsss!!! Christmas time and all...so?...

No comment? Ok...I guess I'll just get one by myself! :) Even so, I hope you will consider changing your plastic bags with Eco-friendly ones. And while doing so, why not go for something "fashion-related"? :))

This is the one that I love! ;)) How perfect is it?
I couldn't had said it better myself. Because we all hope one day to to such a reckless thing! It's a bag, it's so expensive...but we all want one! And to get it by ourselves ... well, that would be fantastic!

One day...

From: MAUDE & TILDA

Drinks and Talk

Starting today, we have a new talking/discussing/drinking tea/wine/coffee corner at Atelier Arina Varga!!! A place to dream new designs, to come up with new ideas...

The table and chairs are a gift from my from my 85 year old grandmother. They are from the early 1900, made in Austria...and I just love them. Also, I got the lamp from the most amazing antique store in Arad, that has become one of my favorite places to shop at (more stuff from them, soon)!

So, here is the place were we'll talk from now on! Be sure to visit Atelier Arina Varga for a cup/glass of daily fashion! ;)

Bisous!Images: Atelier Arina Varga

Fangtasia

I am a big fan of True Blood!
Nope, not afraid of admitting it! I love the TV show!...maybe because I have a thing for vampires or for off the wall stories...or for all the other stuff going on there...

Well, here we have something for all you fans out there! A True Blood Necklace! So, for the price of $169.00 you get this lovely little number, made out of 925 silver and 18K gold plate (also you will receive an additional additional chain so you can adjust your favorite length).

Guess true dedication, for true blood...comes at a true price. Uh...it is pretty lovely, don't you agree? I know I like it a lot (but then again...I have a thing for drips).
From: inAcessory

Absolutely Fabulous Fashion&Vintage Fair

18 September 2011
11:00 - 19:00
Villa Rodizio(I.L. Caragiale no 32, Bucharest, Romania) Again it's time for fashion!
So come, come all and be Absolutely Fabulous!

We, here at Atelier Arina Varga, started packing already! Across the country, will come to Bucharest with delicious new pieces (dresses, skirts, blouses, pants and jackets)->all you will need for the cold weather that's coming fast!

So, you will see the new collection: All Along the Watchtower (aw 2011/2012) and much more. The basic idea is, we just want to see you there, so we can have a great time together! See you soon! :*

Green Pink Lips

Now, do you remember this lipstick? If you are Romanian and about my age, you must remember it! It's a must!

As a kid, I used to be fascinated with it, whenever I saw my mom using it. Why? Well, first of all, the design! Shiny gold with a funky texture->LOVE! And, as the French would say, la pièce de résistance: the fact that it's green and when you use it...it turns PINK on your lips! Magic...

I went absolutely crazy when I fount a couple of them last week (yep...bought them all)! So I'm saving most of them as gifts for special people. Because this...this is a piece of our childhood!Images: theFword