It's been a while since I wrote personal posts (or have I ever?!) but I feel the need to share this time so I hope you bare with me.
August 18, 2014
August 14, 2014
Denim Overall
I know. Enough is enough. Denim overalls are everywhere, yet still...I can't resist if I find another great ones, especially if they are ON SALE!
August 11, 2014
Décolletage
Sunday was a perfect day for me to wear this feminine but extremely comfortable dress from ASOS. The dress is supposed to have V-back and boat neckline in front, but I couldn't resist wearing it backwards. This V-shaped neckline accentuates décolletage area in en elegant but never vulgar way.
August 9, 2014
August 5, 2014
Triple Denim
No matter how many seasons and trends go by, one thing is a classic - DENIM! From light to dark, skinny to bootcut, short or long - you can never go wrong with denim. I picked up a perfect pair of jeans in Target and decided to experiment with denim-on-denim trend and went a little too far...or did I? :) I created a daring look by wearing three different shades of denim combined with white details . Voila - I am ready to rock'n'roll =)
August 3, 2014
Picnic Look
August 1, 2014
Siciliana
There is something of a true lady in classic Sicilian style dresses and today I surely felt like one in this absolutely beautiful elegant and feminine dress from Karen Millen. Happy August!
July 29, 2014
July 27, 2014
Remembering Cannes
This is one of the looks I wore for a casual yet stylish walk in Cannes last month - a simple dress from For Love and Lemons (that literally goes with anything!) and comfy flats with my fave Proenza.
July 24, 2014
July 23, 2014
Sneakers Obsession
Ever since I discovered Twins for Peace I just can't get enough of their sneakers! These are another addition to my ever growing collection in checked pattern and leather material. Styled them with Club Monaco crop pants (ON SALE here) and a blouse from Sandro.
July 22, 2014
Bandage Dress and Pearls
This is my first bandage dress and I must say, I love it! It fits the body like a glove and accents its natural shape and curves! Accessorized with pearls - they add elegance to virtually any look. My favorite accessory at the moment is my new pearl necklace from The Pearl Source - a website that has the biggest variety of stunning pearl pieces.
July 21, 2014
Parental Advisory: Classy Nerd in Town
When I was a little girl I had a very bad eyesight but I was so terrified of looking ugly or nerdy in glasses that I preferred to see very poorly than to look funny! Nowadays, years after my laser eye surgery, I find myself obsessing with clear fashion glasses because a) they look so awesome and b) being nerdy is very cool (or am I the only one who thinks so? :) ).
Love the colorful frame of these glasses from Trioo and obsessing with the affordable version of popular "Parental Advisory Explicit Content" sweatshirt from ChicWish. Happy Monday!
July 18, 2014
One Dress Three Ways
I love a dress that I can style for many different occasions and this one from Target is another one of those. I absolutely love how it goes from casual to elegant with the right accessories.
I am also excited to announce my partnership with Cosmic Cart, the universal shopping cart for the web. Cosmic Cart lets you buy items from multiple retailers without having to leave my site! When you see the Cosmic Cart icon in photos, just click it to shop the look. It's that simple!
So for the fist look I turned the dress into a skirt by wearing a crop top and a wide belt to make the transition from top to bottom smoother. This outfit is a perfect elegant look for a day full of meetings.
I am also excited to announce my partnership with Cosmic Cart, the universal shopping cart for the web. Cosmic Cart lets you buy items from multiple retailers without having to leave my site! When you see the Cosmic Cart icon in photos, just click it to shop the look. It's that simple!
So for the fist look I turned the dress into a skirt by wearing a crop top and a wide belt to make the transition from top to bottom smoother. This outfit is a perfect elegant look for a day full of meetings.
July 14, 2014
Vive la France (Bastille Day)
I didn't even realize until now that today I wore an outfit which is so appropriate for the Bastille Day. It was blue, white and red! I styled a simple white dress (perfect for summer) with sneakers this time. Yes, I've been wearing so much more flats these days as you can see in my previous posts. I am a huge comfort lover, so heels are not an option for long summer walks. Besides, there is nothing uglier than a well dressed girl who can't walk in heels (and trust me, these are probably 80% of all girls wearing heels).
But enough of this. Heels are important, but flats are just a must. I've been expanding my fashion sneakers collection recently and these ones from Twins for Peace are my absolute favorites! They are a) from PARIS; b) made from silk with satin shoe laces and c) just so comfy and adorable! Shall I say more? :)
And lastly, a final touch was my new super trendy Daniel Wellington watch. They are perfect with any look (especially if you are going for preppy or casual cool) AND great for both guys and girls! See for yourselves ;) By the way, you can get a 15% discount on their site using the code labydiana at checkout!
July 13, 2014
Strapless Summer
Summer is the time of strapless dresses (my favorite type!), but apparently it's very hard to find a perfect fitting dress. Club Monaco saved me this time. I added my Tod's gomminos, a big city bag (I really miss Paris now!) and voila - I am ready for an evening stroll.
July 11, 2014
What's In My Bag
My days are always different from one another. One day can be a quiet work-at-home day, the other can be a busy day full of meetings and events. On those days I usually pack a lot of stuff in my go-to bag to stay refreshed, energized and stylish throughout hot summer days. Here is a sneak peak of my current must haves while on-the-go: two pairs of sunnies in different colors, two bracelets in different styles, a lipstick, lip treatment with SPF, a moisturizer, small bottle of perfume, my phone with headphones, a wallet, rose water which I use as a body splash and my favorite flavor of Bottled Starbucks® Iced Coffee to stay refreshed and energized at any point of my day. The coffee is available in four delicious flavors and you can buy it at any grocery store - yummy, uplifting and easy to get!
July 9, 2014
Everyday Value
As much as I love to dress up and change my outfits every day, I sometimes find one item that I am obsessing about (which will definitely be versatile!) and wear it several times a week creating different looks with it. But regardless of the frequency of wearing one item, we all love to have a huge selection of clothing at home ;) But how do we keep it going without spending all our monthly salaries on it? The solution is Target Style! They have a huge selection of everyday value pieces which are extremely affordable and so versatile! For example, I got this nautical crop top for just $16.99 (What a steal!) and I already have countless options of styling it in my mind! Here is just one of them: high waisted pencil skirt, my top and brown accessories - simple, chic and definitely elegant! ;)
By the way Target has a huge selection in each category of "10 steals of summer" being that swimsuits, crop tops, dresses, sunglasses, shorts, tees, bags, sandals, drapey pants and whites - you are covered from top to bottom! =)
I am also excited to announce my partnership with Cosmic Cart, the universal shopping cart for the web. Cosmic Cart lets you buy items from multiple retailers without having to leave my site! When you see the Cosmic Cart icon in photos, click it to shop the look. It's that simple! Happy shopping!
July 7, 2014
July 5, 2014
Velvet in Milan
On my one day stop in Milan last month I wore a velvet mini skirt from Sandro with matching t-shirt (that I wore too much after that). Obviously wore good old Converse on my feet since they are a perfect shoe for a day of sightseeing.
July 2, 2014
June 26, 2014
White Shirt in the South of France
When I got this shirt from Subtle Luxury, I could stop thinking about wearing it on my upcoming trip. For some reason it felt perfect for the South of France and as it turned out it was! The fit, material and design are screaming "relaxed and stylish" - just what one needs on the French Riviera!
June 23, 2014
Catamaran Trip in Cannes
Wow! It's been a whole week since I last uploaded a post. I sincerely apologize for such a delay. As you know form my Instagram, I am traveling at the moment, but who wants to sit at the computer when you can go to the beach in the South of France? ;) Anyway, I hope you are excited for the next series of posts where I'll show you what I wore during my trip to Cannes.
I'll start with my new purchase from Sandro (I am obsessing with this brand lately), which I wore immediately after purchase for a catamaran ride. It's very chic and glamorous - prefect for the French Riviera ;)
June 17, 2014
Long Shorts
I never liked long shorts, but this year I tried wearing them with bright details and flat shoes and really liked the outcome. What do you think? ;)
June 15, 2014
Silver Details
I am really into high-waisted shorts and I went crazy when I saw these - a perfect option for a weekend night out. I apologize for lack of posts these days - I am prepping for an exciting trip to Cannes (which you might know from my Instagram), so stay tuned for my Cannes adventures ;)
June 12, 2014
Color Block at the Pacific
My new summer fashion idea is wearing a swimsuit under the shorts to create a tight form fitting shape. Added a classy touch with this perfect white blazer from Tommy Hilfiger and some fun with color block Hunter Boots. Not only they are a great fashion statement but also a perfect shoe to wear for some fun by the ocean ;)
June 10, 2014
Shades of Blue
Blue is one of my favorite colors and I am so glad that I found this pretty summer dress in all shades of blue (on sale here)! Complimented the look with my new Saint Laurent heels (scored them on sale here as well) and this beautiful unique ring from Ines Atelier - a Serbian jewelry brand that carries the most sophisticated pieces!
June 8, 2014
Denim Shorts
This summer I am planning to wear lots of shorts and these feminine and sexy denim shorts with crochet hem are a new addition to my wardrobe. Not only they look nice with any type of top, they are also super affordable and on top of that on sale now!
June 5, 2014
White and Neon
Ever since the NY fashion week last September, I had a dream of finding the perfect flare pants in white and finally I did! Not only I wore them on the day I bought them, I also definitely decided to take them to fashion week this year! White is a perfect color for summer and nothing makes it stand out more than a crazy color paring like this one with neon yellow.
June 2, 2014
June 1, 2014
Midi Dress in Malibu
Today was a perfect weather to go to the beach and for that occasion I chose a floral midi dress from ChicWish - a playful and pretty option for a beach walk.
May 29, 2014
Get Your Wardrobe Ready for Summer
1) I clean up my closet and get rid of all the unnecessary stuff, that I am sure I won't be wearing this summer. As you know, I don't like keeping my clothes for several seasons, unless it's something extremely special, so I end up with a huge pile that will get consigned later on. I find consigning and selling my clothes a great way to accommodate the wardrobe change I am looking for, because the money I get from it gets reinvested in my new wardrobe. So step one for me is choosing what stays for the summer and what goes to the "consign" department. I also incorporate a lot of stuff from spring in my summer closet, but that's so easy if you live in LA ;)
May 27, 2014
Black and Gold
If you follow me on social networks you might remember that I attended style and beauty event by Style2020 a few weeks ago. The panel included guest speakers from such powerhouses as Sephora, L'oreal and LVHM, who were naturally such an inspiration! All the conversation was accompanied with a delicious meal and champagne. Not bad for one Friday afternoon ;)
I wore this awesome set from Three Floor, which is quickly becoming my favorite brand, and gold accessories for a chic polished look.
May 23, 2014
Sheer Bowknot
When I wore this outfit the other day I felt like a million bucks and even forgot for a second that my look is way lower than $100 total! How cool is that? You walk on Rodeo Drive and get stopped by women wearing head-to-toe Versace asking you where you got that skirt (which is ridiculously affordable, click here to see for yourselves!). I guess the point is knowing where to shop and not telling anyone :) But since I really love you guys I will reveal my secret spot (don't tell anyone else though ;)) - it's ChicWish! Versatile, feminine and affordable fashion is just one click away!
As for accessories, I have the opposite philosophy. I don't believe in multiple cheap bracelets hanging on your hands and making you sound like a gypsy. I prefer a one time statement piece that can be worn on multiple occasions and always look sophisticated (not flashy!) with any set you wear. This Siren Cuff with Amethyst stones from Monica Vinader is definitely that one piece that will say it all - the stones, the gold and the irregular shape of it make it a unique way of expressing your personality.
May 20, 2014
Affordable Chic
This nautical look is inspired by my upcoming trip to the South of France, which I cannot wait for. I am absolutely obsessed with the top's golden neckline (no need for a necklace ;)), which makes it look so chic. You can dress it up and down, day to evening and still look your best. Basically, there is no way to go wrong with XOXO. It is a truly feminine, sexy and trend conscious brand that is also affordable (most pieces retail under $100!)
May 19, 2014
May 17, 2014
Summer Beauty Essentials
I decided to make a post about my current beauty favorites and, who knows, maybe it will become regular content for my blog ;) Here are the beauty products that I can't go without these days.
May 15, 2014
Messy Hair Don't Care
This is my first time trying to pull off the LA girl look. A messy hair bun, loose tank dress and ankle boots. But the best part of the outfit is this awesome fringe bag from Hammitt LA - comfy, stylish and so LA ;)
May 10, 2014
May 8, 2014
Preppy French
I don't know why but I felt so french in this outfit. Preppy burgundy and navy combo with my favorite flats of the moment - Tod's gommino driving shoes, reminded me how much I miss walking around in Europe. And the super cute wicker bag from Kate Spade was a perfect finishing touch, which also came out handy for a bottle of wine that I carried for dinner to my friend's house.
May 5, 2014
Rain Boots No Rain
Since I live in LA, I might have to wait a little while until a get a chance to use my rain boots from Ted Baker (how cute are they?) for their purpose. But why wait? I decided to wear them as soon as I got a chance: on a sunny but a bit chilly day. Styled them with my new "gravity defying" Joe's Jeans and a zipped up blazer with nothing underneath but a bright orange scarf ;)
May 4, 2014
Back-Packing
The weather is very hot in LA and I am feeling young and playful in the look by Hi! Expectation. I recently got into backpacks (first time since middle school!) and this one from MCM is my current fave. Happy Sunday!
April 29, 2014
April 28, 2014
Hug Me
My colorful Monday look is all about "business meets fun" :) A classy blazer with a cool tee and bright pants is complemented by this awesome bag from Divo Diva, which is unique, original and most importantly fun! Obsessed with my new Prada sunnies from Shade Station. Have a great week!
April 27, 2014
April 23, 2014
The Perfect Skater Dress
There is not a single thing I don't like about this dress from AQAQ: the colors, the print and the shape are just perfect. Love that the waistline is curved to the front making the skirt appear even fuller. I definitely feel like a real lady in this dress :) Accessorized with bright shoes, fun mirrored sunglasses and a lovely key necklace from Saressa Designs with matching color stone.
April 21, 2014
Cool New iPhone App
I recently found 2sides2me app, which is a photo sharing app for beauty and fashion addicts (like me!). The fascinating feature of it is that you can showcase your before and after photos in one space (without the need of scrolling down, just tap and hold the first image to reveal the second one!) and ask for your followers' opinions (i.e. which outfit, garment, make up color to choose).You can also showcase the change in your style or appearance (longer to shorter hair, before and after make-up application etc.) It sounds complicated but it's actually very fun and easy to do! Also, since the app is brand new the community is very engaging, which is why I am so excited about it.
On top of everything 2sides2me is holding a contest (starting today and ending May 4th), where by uploading your two-sides (before and after fashion photo) with hashtag #ootd you can win a Michael Kors Bag!!! Search 2sides2me in the app store or click on this link to download.
And by the way, check out my "after" photo on the app as well ;) My username is DianaMarks. Happy Monday!
Slip: Victoria's Secret.
April 20, 2014
Art Meets Fashion: Edward Roth New York
You might remember how I was raving about Edward Roth New York during Fashion Week last year, so here I am obsessing over it again. This time it is their new art piece "Myth and Grace" - no, you can't call this item just a dress, it truly IS a work of ART (like all garments Edward Roth has to offer). The beautiful color palette, interesting combination of materials (leather and silk?) and artistic imagery makes Edward Roth NY not only stand out, but be the most unique, fashion forward and exquisite brand there is. Happy Easter!
April 17, 2014
Denim Jumpsuit and Hair Secrets
Most of you have probably seen this look on my Instagram last week. Nothing to add here: the denim jumpsuit from Joe's Jeans is so trendy and hip (and so versatile!) that even adding only one color to the look made it already awesome :) By the way, it looks equally good with nothing on top and a pair of cool flats ;)
But let's talk more about my hair. I get asked all sorts of questions about my hair and here is a little insight into my styling routine.
First, I should state that my hair is very fine and thin, and therefore pretty hard to style. On top of that, if I leave my hair to dry naturally after I wash them, I will look like I went partying to a rock concert for three days in a row.
It's extremely crucial for me not only to have a good quality styler, but also to ALWAYS have it on me! I can't go one day (not even talking about traveling!) without a styler, otherwise my hair will be a mess and I won't be able to leave the house for public safety reasons :)
I tried many brands (some worked better than others), but recently I got to work with ghd and try out their new ghd ECLIPSE styler. The idea is that it styles faster with less heat! Saving time and less damage to the hair? I could definitely benefit from that! I never straighten my hair completely, I just style it in a desired shape and direction, so ghd is a perfect choice since it works so fast and so effectively.
April 15, 2014
Gold, Pink and LBD
I am excited to take part in Lulu's fashion face off contest. Lulu's wants to know which spring trend will reign supreme this season. Follow along each weekend for a new trend report and find out below how you can score a $500 Lulu's gift card!
I chose this beautiful yet simple little black dress to represent #TeamSkater. Gold accessories add so much glam to the look and pastel shoes and clutch complete the feminine theme.
