I ♥ fashion and ...

grannycrochetscarf

2012-02-05T23:07:00.000-08:00

Still cold and seems like we have a couple of cold weeks ahead :(
Although I am bored of wearing coats, layers, sweaters and gloves, this particular scarf brought sunshine into my world :) Mary Kate's photo is from June 2010 and the long long crochet patchwork scarf is from House of Hollands AW2011 collection. Love the vibrant colors... Have a nice week :)

tonight

2012-01-25T04:36:00.000-08:00

I know what exactly I will be drinking tonight...
Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows or maybe I can step into the darker side and make it mocha :)

obse(dia)ssion

2012-01-25T00:20:00.000-08:00

Shoulder bag from Givenchy Obsedia collection, love the gothic look...

asliabbasoglu

2012-01-19T23:34:00.001-08:00

Designing for Beymen Blender Originated, graduated from Parsons School of Design and living in the incredibly beautiful Doğan Apt... All of these are already appealing :) but you should also take a glimpse into her closet...

She is the January guest of what I wore section in Vogue Turkey and immediately became my style crush. She loves Celine and Stella (who doesn't), each of her pieces is a design item on its own. And no need to mention her enviable accessories collection. So cool, reminds me of Sofia Coppola. Check Vogue for more.

And yet more to come, her beautiful house with Koray Birand made me start daydreaming in this cold boring workday :)

seasonsopening

2012-01-19T11:47:00.000-08:00

Finally we had our share of the snow this weekend :) Kartalkaya, the best winter getaway for those of us who live in Ankara. We should definitely repeat it, but after the winter-break, it would be sooo crowded next few weeks... xoxo

wedgesneakers

2012-01-10T23:04:00.000-08:00

Remember the coveted Isabel Marant sneakers which spread around the blogosphere via this post of Garance's?

After about one and a half years, Ash had, well showed their admiration to the übercool French Label and produced these comparably pricey cuties...

Although I am not very much into wedges, I won't mind wearing these beauties in spring time with short shorts and jeans :)

goodmorning

2012-01-08T22:39:00.001-08:00

Just came across with this nice blog :) How fun are these illustrations by the Parisian graphic designer Vahram Muratyan, depicting 2 rivals in a humorous way...

Have a nice week :)

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après ski

2012-01-04T04:27:00.001-08:00

What's in my mind lately; puff coats, fur boots, earmuffs, cashmere, sweaters and skiing :)

Hurry up, pack your bags and go to skiing... This is what we are dreaming of these days but no plans yet...

Let's try to enjoy winter, no mourning for the summer and hot weather - at least during the next couple of months :P

thierrylasry

2012-01-03T11:39:00.000-08:00

Thierry Lasry sunglasses... They are soooo hot.
Check net-a-porter if you don't want to miss these beauties.

winterflorals

2012-01-02T22:52:00.000-08:00

Zara floral shirt. Already sold out in many stores. Will I ever be able to find one? Maybe not this one but I am sure something similar will hit the stores soon :)

And it all started with the Celine Floral suit...

welivedourlivesinstyle

HappyNewYear!!!

2012-01-02T00:04:00.001-08:00

It's been a wonderful long weekend for us in Istanbul. We spent the NYE at a house party with our friends (well two parties :P thanks to the neighbors who were also partying) Great friends,great view. Hope you all had beautiful time with the loved ones. I should now focus on my New Year's resolutions :P

Happy New Year :)

simple

2011-12-27T10:08:00.000-08:00

so simple and beautiful. Worn out rolled cuff jeans , classic white shirt and pointy toe heels.

aloveisblind

I guess she is the übercool Capucine Safyurtlu from Vogue Paris.

party

2011-12-26T04:39:00.001-08:00

holiday season = lots of family time, delicious food, gifts and Partieeeees, right?
Our first party was this Friday, hope it continues like this for a while :)

me and my stylish dearest Yonca

sneakpeek

2011-12-22T14:18:00.000-08:00

Little bit of this, little bit of that :) ♥ the holiday season...

istanbul

2011-12-19T07:50:00.000-08:00

We were in Istanbul this weekend, for both business & pleasure... I had a fun, me day on Saturday morning as MT was busy with the more serious stuff.

My day started at the Mavra Design Cafe in Galata... The food was standard but you would like the interior, each peace is stylishly selected and brought together...

I have then visited some of my favorite boutiques on Serdar-ı Ekrem, Building and Atelier 55 are my favorite amongst all. I have tried a beautiful gilet at the Atelier 55, it was one of the few pieces that was not on sale so I decided to wait. I was so excited when I saw the beautiful head pieces by Philip Treacy, they were amazing! Wouldn't they be perfect for a New Year's Eve Party;)

My next stop was the huge vintage/costume store By Retro, so I walked up to the Suriye Pasajı on famous İstiklal street. The store was huge, filled with probably thousands of pieces but I had difficulty to find something (I guess I need something like a Vintage Shopping Guide for Dummies :P )

Well an "Istanbul (window)shopping Experience" would not be complete without Nişantaşı and Kanyon, so I had quick stops at both before returning home to meet MT and get ready for the evening out (huh, well I admit I was a bit tired)

Last but not least, I have to mention about the Çiya experience we had on Sunday. The food was delicious and I have complemented the pleasure with a Kup Griye from Baylan which is just around the corner from Çiya (oh yeah, I have a sweet tooth). Baylan has opened its new location in Bebek, but I liked this old store with the vintage feel more.

And the view form the boat while returning to Eminönü... ♥ Istanbul...

mondayandmacarons:)

2011-12-12T02:17:00.000-08:00

It is a beautiful Monday today... I usually do not feel like this on mondays but I felt different today, with no reason, maybe it was the little sunshine I have seen thru the curtain or that I had a goooood sleep. But it continued even better as my beautiful friend Yonca brought me a box of macarons from Bebek Laduree. How sweet is she and how sweet are these macarons:)

And she is not only beautiful but also so stylish, apparently we (her loyal fans in the office) are not the only ones admiring her sense of style ;) as she is photographed by sartorialistanbul in Nisantasi...

Check sartorialistanbul for more Istanbul street fashion photos.

Ankarasaturday

2011-12-11T10:19:00.000-08:00

This Saturday we took advantage of the sunny sky (cold though!) and enjoyed ourselves on a day out at Tunalı (our favorite place in Ankara).

We had a morning coffee at DNR Gloria Jeans. On a warm day I really like sitting outside at the front yard and enjoy my coffee while people-watching. We did some window shopping and then headed to Karum Shopping Mall... Karum has a special place in our life.Although it has suffered from bad times, we are glad to see it sparkly and shinny ready for the new years shopping. There are lots of different boutiques for every taste especially for evening dresses.

We then meet one our friends for a drink. It was about 18:00 and we were soo hungry and decided to see Apinya Thai which is one of the latest additions to Ankara dining scene. Apinya is a Thai and Japanese restaurant which has a stylish all white interior with a twist of Asian elements. The food tastes great especially the Pad Thai. If you are in Ankara and have a crush on Asian food, you should give it a try.

We decided to have our desert outside while walking and visited Macarons D'Antoinette which is just around the corner. Isn't this a lovely place :)

So ended our day outside, but the night was a head of us as we had our friends coming to us for late night drink :)

twinkletwinklelittlestar

2011-12-07T02:41:00.000-08:00

Columbine is one of my latest blog crushes (most of which are also from Sweden like her) I guess I have a huge crush on Scandinavian Design in general mostly in terms of interior and industrial design, but it has nothing to do with this post :P Ok lets focus on what really matters :) H&M Leathel pencil skirt with a deep slit. I am in love with this skirt, since I first saw it at carolinesmode and although I have visited several H&M stores in Belgium, Paris and Turkey I am not able to find this exact skirt. Can anyone help, please???

Then I saw Columbine wearing the same skirt with a simple gray sweater and a twinkling (not so) little star. How amazing she looks...

trench

2011-12-04T07:11:00.000-08:00

I have an admiration to Birkin genes. How effortlessly cool and chic they are; Jane Birkin and her daughters. And Lou Doillon proved it again by wearing a trench from Burberry Resort 2012 collection like a dress with black tights at the Burberry Paris Boutique Opening. Simple and elegant.

The trench and black tight combo reminded me of this photo of mine... Although I like my trench I would prefer a waist defining slim cut one like Burberry's...

bag art

2011-12-02T04:45:00.000-08:00

I am very much into these jewellery like clutches lately, to be precise minaudieres. Alexander McQueens are exquisite, art piece... Seriously it took some time for me to leave them when I first hold them in my hands in the store. The workmanship is great and it is quiet heavy (which I also liked). But yes they are waaaay out of my range...

I was hoping to find a vintage minaudiere in Paris. I had found beautiful beautiful vintage ones in Paris, made from different materials like wood,ivory, mother of pearl and yes again expensive :(

I think the best alternatives to the McQs are the House of Harlow 1960 clutches, I hope I can get one before New Year :)

neon

2011-12-01T02:25:00.000-08:00

It is probably neither the place nor the time for neons :) We are living the gray scale days but these neon jeans by Christopher Kane & JBrand collaboration warmed my heart for a few minutes when I first saw them at redcarpet-fashionawards and I want to share them with you. I not only like sequins and glitter but also neon colors :P (it seems like there is a pattern)

Just after these jeans, I have seen the backstage of Viktor & Rolf Spring 2012 show with those neon eyelashes. They know how to make a statement on the runway not only with the clothes but also with the makeup. Remember the red faces in their Fall 2011 show :) The eyes are so dramatic but in the mean time pop of neon adds a touch of fun and softens the effect of those lashes.

It seems like we will be seeing more neons next season... Yay!

Nanette Lepore Spring 2012

sequin

2011-11-22T12:52:00.000-08:00

This post is aaaaall about my gold sequin Zara clutch which was with me during the whole vacation the week before. I love everything sparkly and glittery :) And this gold sequin zip pouch has been my favorite lately, it instantly changes an outfit, goes with everything especially with casual outfits.

becauseimaddicted.net, prettyshinysparkly.com

I like how it is contrasting with my green parka. There is only one problem, the sequins fall so often :( that I have to use my sewing skills from time to time. I would love to wear it in summer time, with washed out jeans and a simple white t-shirt...

back

2011-11-17T13:31:00.000-08:00

We are back, I am back :) after a week of chocolate, waffle, beer, fashion, cafes, boutiques and beautiful beautiful street scenes. We have been to Brussels Brugge, Gent and Antwerp as planned but also extended our trip to Paris for 2 days as it was only 1 hour by train from Brussels. It was a great experience to go to Paris again after our first visit which was about 7 years ago. This time we have skipped museums and tourist attractions and headed to Marais and Saint-Germain (well I must admit I have also spent some time around Opera :P )

The first day in Brussels I wore my fur scarf. Fur Gilet post of Pelin has been an inspiration for me. I love the fact that I can wear it as a collar on my coat or around the neck like this.

offwego

2011-11-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

The cooker hood in our kitchen is the synonym for travel :) It contains tens of magnets from our each and every travel. We ♥ collecting these cute pieces.

There is plenty of more place on the hood as well as plenty of places to discover in the world :) This time we would not be going far. We are planning a trip to Brussels, Bruge and Antwerp.

Antwerp is like the alternative fashion capital and home to so cool and famous designers who are also known as Antwerp Six, some of which are Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester and Dries Van Noten. When passion for fashion is combined with the idea of all those tasty Belgian waffles, chocolates and hundreds of different beer, we ended up buying our tickets to Brussels. Ohh, and not to forget about the famous cafe/ bakery Le Pain Quotidien which was founded in Brussels. I love visiting LPQ in Kanyon especially for breakfasts, it would really be a pleasure for me to see and taste the original bakery in Brussels.

I will be busy tomorrow planning the trip and deciding on what to take with us. But isn't it also the fun part of the vacation?

Have a nice weekend...

from Dries Van Noten's FW 2011 and SS2012 collections...

Ann Demeulemeester and her famous lace up boots...

godsavethequeens

2011-11-02T12:26:00.000-07:00

I could not resist buying the latest edition of i-D magazine ,"The Dreams and Aspirations" issue with Carine Roitfeld (by Terry Richardson) on the cover. As you may noticed from my past posts, I am a huge fan of hers :)

I just had a quick look yesterday and the whole issue seems really attractive and is waiting for me.

My plan for tonight is to enjoy i-D while sipping my latte... And also maybe doing some planning and research for our upcoming vacation, more to come on that :) Hope I can also find Carine's book Irreverent during our vacation, which is a collection of photos of her 30-year career including her most famous and most provocative shoots as well as photos from her personal life.

God Save the Queen(s) !

rockstudclutch

2011-10-29T15:26:00.000-07:00

I was in ♥ with the zip pouches last season and bought a Celine like one from America Apparel last summer. And now comes the Valentino studded clutch, it is soo beautiful; simple and elegant and was the star accessory during fashion week...

offday

2011-10-29T14:26:00.000-07:00

Not working on a Friday makes a difference. It is really fun to wake up late on a weekday and wander around without thinking that weekend is passing...

Yesterday was public holiday and we spent some time with MT visiting a new Asian Restaurant, doing some shopping and last but not least enjoy our favorite cheesecake in Ankara, at Turta Cafe . After all it was still Friday and we had 2 more days of weekend a head :)

Zara boucle jacket, American Vintage t shirt, Bershka red pumps, Givenchy bag

pencilskirts

2011-10-27T13:39:00.000-07:00

Pencil skirts... They are back and much cooler this time. You can create whatever look you want and they look always so hot :) whether it be a leather skirt or a ripped jean.

luxuryshoppers' authors have been channeling this look perfectly. I love each of their statement skirts; lace, print, sequins ...

However when it comes the pencil skirts, legendary Ms. Roitfeld would definitely lead the scene. How amazing she looks in these skirts.

I have been searching for a statement pencil skirt but could not find one, any suggestions?

oldiesbutgoldies

2011-10-27T07:50:00.000-07:00

The Chevrolet ad with this great song has been running both on TV and radio lately. ZZ Top - La Grance... Oldies but goldies :)

Tomorrow is national holiday so it will be a looong weekend...
Have a nice Friday and a fun weekend!

meandmrsjones

2011-10-21T00:03:00.000-07:00

I love this look of Felicity Jones . She wore a Dolce&Gabanna dress from their Spring 2012 collection, and she seems to be the first one to wear a look from that collection, lucky girl :)

The look is sweet but in the meantime kind of wild with all those leaf prints and loose wavy updo... Her make up is perfect, I like the the pale complexion with smokey eyes and soft lips. I bet we will hear her name a lot this year not only for the stunning red carpet looks but also for her movies.

DoubleRL

2011-10-20T03:10:00.000-07:00

Ethnic prints have gained attention lately especially Navajo and Aztec prints. I have been loving Aztec inspired accessories for a while, it started with my first piece of House of Harlow jewellery and improved with our visit to Mexico this summer :)

And on top of all the Navajo print Isabel Marant jeans at the Fashion week street scene, last week I have seen Oprah's interview with legendary Ralph Lauren at their Double RL Ranch in Rocky Mountains, Colorado. Double RL is sooo beautiful, I love the western inspired decoration. There is the main lodge, guest cabins and even hand painted Tepees all decorated in Western style with lots of ethnic prints, rustic furniture, Navajo blankets plus the classical touch of RL mixed with all of them. Check out Oprah's website for more about Oprah's tour to Double RL.

Isabel Marant Navajo print jeans...

Native Citizen Theme by Shopbop

P.S: All these remind me of our own Anatolian prints, rugs and pillow cases. will make a visit to Kapalı Çarşı during our next Istanbul visit for some hunt :)

winterwhites

2011-10-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

I am very much into winter whites lately... Not the clean, bright summery whites (I will save them for next spring) but the more ivory, dirty ones. It looks especially beautiful when worn head to toe in a monochramatic way. I like Elin Kling's combination of ivory jeans and sweater but it is Claudia's luxury monochramatic look with the shearling coat and cashmere sweater that stole my heart.

lvfetish

2011-10-09T10:46:00.001-07:00

I love this photo of Chen Ran in all Louis Vuitton outfit by stockholmstreetstyle and yesss those are the sold out LV Fetish rubber boots.
It looks like an editorial shoot. She pulls this look off incredibly.

vintageredbag

2011-10-09T10:33:00.000-07:00

This bag was a gift from MTs aunt :) It is a vintage bag I saw while we were digging in her closet for some vintage stuff :P and she gave it to me. I like the quilted Chanel like leather, the chain straps and the color of course.

Marc by Marc Jacobs blouse, 7 For All Mankind Jeans
and Nine West Shoes

-

2011-10-06T05:41:00.000-07:00

Being one of his admirers and personally witnessing the tranformation he had lead, like millions of others, I feel sad. He was a true innovator, a visionary and bold enough to challenge and change the way we see the world and lived our lives. He has changed a decade and opened a new era in our lives.His passion, his energy, his will to innovate shall/will be an inspiration for us.

I would like to put his photo of when he presented Ipod Mini during 2005 when it all started for most of us. Oh yeah I own a cute pink Ipod Mini which I have been keeping since 2005 as a collection item, I think it is one of the best designed Products of the 2000s.

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

RZ

2011-10-05T12:25:00.000-07:00

I was super excited when I learned that Rachel Zoe was going to launch a collection for fall 2011 and the collection proved to be beyond my expectation.
The looks are channeling 70s which is also dominating her own wardrobe. There are sharply cut blazers, flares, jumpsuits and lots of beautiful outerwear.

Oh yes she has already presented her Spring 2012 collection during NY Fashion Week...

thatnecklace

2011-10-04T01:05:00.000-07:00

I finally found the choker/plate necklace I have been searching for at anarchystreet and luckily with an affordable price :) I like the fact that it is not too tight on the neck.

zarawhiteblazer

2011-10-02T12:39:00.000-07:00

I regret that I have missed this beautiful Zara blazer... Seriously, how cool is it, would go with anything and everything...

atlanticpacific, luxuryshoppers, garancedore, miroslavaduma

nataliejoos

2011-10-01T02:44:00.000-07:00

I have met her - online of course : ) about 6 months ago by coincidence and she has been one of my favorite blog crushes lately. Even if you have not visit her web page, you might recognize her from street-style shoots especially from Tommy Ton's photos like this one.

She is born and raised in Belgium, has a journalism degree and currently managing her own casting agency. And she lives in my dream city NYC :) Although her casting & styling skills made her famous in the fashion world what makes her so popular lately is her blog Tales of Endearment where she shares stories about friends, vintage, love, style and life (as quoted by her). She has a good taste of style, loves to wear Vintage and passionate for beautiful shoes.

Here are some of my favorite looks of Natalie. She made me think of vintage more seriously :)

jcrew

2011-09-28T12:04:00.000-07:00

These looks had been in my archive for several months. The Fall 2011 collection from J.Crew is amazing, eye-catching, inspirational. Seriously I did not want to waste these looks at the beginning of summer and waited for the perfect weather. Collection is by Marissa Webb and I think she personally has a great style which is also reflected to the collection.

The looks are preppy but with a twist. Layering, mix of jewel tones with neutrals, head to toe tonal looks and great quality. It is not only the pieces by themselves but the styling that makes the difference. My favorites are the flare trench and everything jewel toned from trousers to sweaters :) Here are my favorite looks from J. Crew Fall 2011. I bet they will be inspirational for you as well ;)

whitejeans

2011-09-28T02:10:00.000-07:00

This can be one of my most business look... I don't have a suit not even a pair of classic black trousers. I have lots of lots of jeans and a few jackets and shirts to make my jeans smartcasual ONLY when it is necessary :) I bought this grey sweater from İpekyol, the 3D flowers on the arms are so cute that I could not resist buying.

Network Jeans, İpekyol Sweater,
B62 Vepa Cuff and Givenchy Bag

And yes we are almost there, I mean the weekend :P and I hope the afternoon would be quiet fun as we have the Summer Farewell party at the backyard of our office :) Hope it does not rain...

SALT

2011-09-27T12:29:00.001-07:00

Istanbul Bienal (Untitled) has started, I have not been to SALT before and there was a list of galleries I would like to visit. And as expected we could only do one of them in one day besides some window-shopping at Nişantaşı.

We have decided to visit SALT. It is an institutiona sponsored by Garanti which is a necessary addition to İstanbul art scene. There are several exhibitions, a roofgarden project, a cafe and the Robinson Crusoe Bookstore.

I usually do not wear vintage pieces but I like this cute vintage-like piece from H&M (my first purchase from the Ankara store)

breakfastandhearts

2011-09-26T22:49:00.001-07:00

We were in Istanbul this weekend :) Oh I ♥ istanbul, can't do without it... The day started with a breakfast at Mangerie Bebek... It is a rooftop terrace cafe with stylish interior and nice food, I strongly recommend but preferably not for a weekend breakfast as it would be too crowded.

It was such a summery day perfect for my cute red hearted Melissa shoes :)

Uterque skinnies, Koton gingham shirt,
Zara bag and Melissas

miroslava

2011-09-26T02:50:00.001-07:00

As you may know, she has been in my radar for a long time and she sure was/is one of the stars during Spring 2012 Fashion Week presentations. I love her outfit with high neck bow blouse, baroque necklace, blue pants and the jacket (which reminds me of Pied Mondrian's famous Compositions)

Oh and one small note, it is so cool to NOT to wear your jackets just like her :)

I should make another post dedicated to her Fashion week style :) She sure deserves it.

lazy

2011-09-25T23:18:00.000-07:00

Lazy, this is how I feeld now on this Monday morning. So this song goes to all those lazy people out there just like me :)
We were in İstanbul this weekend had fun but it was tiring as we came back quite late at midnight. Photos wil come soon ;)

walkonby

2011-09-20T23:14:00.000-07:00

We have been seeing tons of street style, front row, backstage and runway photos lately. I really enjoy them, but I have realized that I like the ones where there is movement... Aren't they beautiful?

All these photos remind me of one beautiful song by Gabrielle from 90s... Guess it will be my song of the day today...

Enjoy :)

party

2011-09-19T23:07:00.001-07:00

We went to an open air Party at the Bilkent University with our friends this Saturday. It was so much fun with the friends, party music and all those drinks :)

Isabel Marant lurex top/dress, 7 for All Mankind zipper jeans,
Ted Baker shoes and Mango Clutch

espressovivace

2011-09-18T23:04:00.000-07:00

A good coffee usually makes my day especially a "not so fun Monday" just like today :) Got my latte in my hands while writing this post. It's gonna be all about coffee...

Our lovely guests( @Marangozhane) from Seattle's Espresso Vivace brought the coffee experience into our lives. They were kind enough to bring us freshly roasted dolce coffee beans, 2 of their DVDs about making espresso and latte art and their guide book for Baristas. We were truly inspired by David's passion of his job and how he travelled Italy in search for how to brew perfect cup of coffee.

So we ended up with buying this lovely stylish new toy, the Breville Espresso Machine and a grinder so that we can brew espresso from freshly ground coffee beans. It is really fun to drink self made tasty latte at home and the more fun/challenging part is to experiment latte art... The more you learn about the brewing process the more you appreciate a good sweet espresso with crema.

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I would like to visit Espresso Vivace in Seattle and taste their famous rosetta latte, who knows maybe in our next trip to US I can personaly meet David and Geneva :)

H&M

2011-09-15T12:25:00.000-07:00

I could not have bypassed this event. Finally we will have our own H&M in Ankara and the one that will open in CEPA is said to be the biggest store in Turkey, yay! The grand opening will be this Saturday, it will for sure be so crowded. Luckily my office is so close :) that we can visit during weekdays with friends.

I hope they also bring the exclusive collections and we have the opportunity to see Versace for H&M which will hit the stores on Nov,17.

Can't wait to visit the store and do some shopping from fall collection :)

glitter

2011-09-14T11:26:00.000-07:00

miu miu brought back the glitter into fashion scene this fall and even with some kind of weird, strange shoes A lot of people hate those shoes while some really like (me? of course I do like them :P )In fact several other brands put glitter shoes into their fall collections as well.

This summer I have met these t-strap beauties in NYC during sale in Steve Madden. I like the color, the shape and yes all that glitter. I was not sure how to wear them but could not resist buying . So here they are with me. I have worn them with jeans but would like to try them with some greyish wool socks and skirt in cold weather.

And last but not least my all time favorite Carrie, in her gold glittery Louboutins :)

captoe

2011-09-12T22:51:00.001-07:00

I like these beauties... Classic, point, cap-toe pumps. Oh yeah, they suddenly made me reconsider pointy heels after a while :)

tuesday

2011-09-12T14:06:00.000-07:00

Better than Monday, right?
Here is a beautiful song to make our ways into Wednesday.
Enjoy...

glamazon

2011-09-11T11:31:00.000-07:00

Animal-prints are again in fashion... But the scene has changed a bit as leopard prints leave their place mostly to snakeskin. I have always liked snakeskin; belts, shoes or clutches, it think they are timeless but this season we also see lots of snakeskin blouses, dresses and scarfs.

There is lots of snakeskin at Chloe this season as well as Prada and Gucci. I am sure we will see somethings similar in ASOS or other High-street brands quite soon.

I am searching for a Snakeskin shirt just like the Equipment ones but something more affordable :) DO you have any suggestions?

luxuryshoppers

mustard

2011-09-09T10:31:00.000-07:00

Luckily it will not be another dull, dark fall this season. We will be seeing lots of colors and prints. Mustard will definitely be one of them. I like the color and think it suits perfectly with fall.

I have just found these high waist pants in Zara, guess they are from the Pre-Fall season. Photo is taken while heading to Nu Teras. Glad that we have been there just before the terrace season ended. Nice place, nice food and musics. If you do not want to eat you can just chill out at the bar with the beautiful view.

(Guess I will be wearing these pants quiet often these days.)

Zara pants & shirt, American Apparel zip pouch

Here are more examples of Mustard from the runways and the streets...

I also like the nail polish in mustard :)

coloredskinnies

2011-09-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

Topshop blouse, 7 For All Mankind Zipper detailed skinnies,
Ted Baker Pumps

cool

2011-09-07T12:20:00.000-07:00

This is how I define cool. Love love love her style... It is not only the clothes but also her posture, the attitude. Maybe it comes from her Northern roots.

Visit Northern Light for more...

stripes

2011-09-05T11:42:00.000-07:00

seems like I like stripes :)

(Me & Aunt Gönül)
Zara sweatshirt worn as dress, fishnet bag

and MT's Mudo hat

J Crew Striped Henley, ASOS Shorts,
House of Harlow Horseshoe Necklace

Topshop tshirt, Mango Leopard Cardigan,
noname jean shorts, new :) Vince Camuto Sandals

Gywneth

2011-09-05T05:51:00.000-07:00

We have seen to die for Elie Saabs, Versaces and Guccis at the latest film festivals but none of them stole my heart as Gwyneth does in this Prada gown...

nicole

2011-09-05T03:02:00.000-07:00

I usually have long term relations with my style crushes :) like SJP, Olsens and JLO. And Nicole Richie is one of them too. I not only like her style but also like what she has designed in terms of jewellery, bags, sunglasses and clothing.

House of Harlow 1960 has been one of my favorite accessory brands and I am quiet happy that there are lots of new additions to the collection this fall. I also like what she has designed for Winter Kate especially the capes and the shrugs. I think she is the perfect model to represent these 2 brands as her designs reflect her style.

Here are some of my new favorites from HoH.

ayvalık

2011-09-04T10:53:00.000-07:00

After a fun and equally busy summer schedule, this last week was all we needed before transiting into fall.

We have spent the week in the North Aegean Region with families; a few days in Artur with MTs aunt and grandmother and then in Burhaniye with his father. I had enough of rest but still found time to visit Ayvalık and Cunda, 2 of our favorite summer destinations. Ayvalık is a small and beautiful town on the seaside and Cunda is a small island connected to it via a bridge.

In Ayvalık we have first went to Şeytan Sofrası where you have a great view of the sea, forests and the islands surrounding Ayvalık.

We have spent sometime wandering around the narrow streets in the center. I have found a beautiful accessory shop at Barbaros Street No:38. All handmade by the owner of the store.

Below pictures are from the Bazaar ...

Then we went to see Santimetre. It is famous for ceramic objects. Owner Tulya Madra is also designing the products.The store looks like an old warehouse with high ceiling. You would love the interior. The store is also shared with an antique shop. Definitely a must see. I also could not resist buying ceramic all white tea glasses.

Kürşat is an old olive&olive oil producer recently managed by the grandson who studied college in US. Reflecting his vision, one can easily see the difference of the brand compared to other local producers. They have beautifully packaged sauces/pastes and kitchen utensils made from olive wood as well as tasty olive oils. I really liked their chili olive oil, would be great with Pizza's and Salads.

We had our dinner in Cunda. Ayna is a small restaurant owned by a mother and daughter who have moved from Istanbul. It is located in a renovated old fishhouse behind the famous Taskahve. Reservation is necessary especially in summertime, it was quite crowded. We like their Simarik Pilav ( kind of a seafood paella colored with squid) and seabass cooked in milk and spices.

Taşkahve... Inside it is more beautiful.

Ayvalik Festival started on our last day, we had the chance to see Zorba performed by Ankara Devlet Opera ve Balesi in the Amfphtheater. It was a wonderful experience watching Zorba only a few miles away from Midilli island.

It was a trip I would like to repeat every summer preferably at the beginning of September as it would be less crowded :) Now back to work...

lastdaysofsummer

2011-08-31T05:25:00.000-07:00

After several days of late mornings and rest, I have missed my blog:)

We are living the last days of summer these days... It's not that I am sad about this but for the first time I could not get enough of it. Usually I start thinking of city life and fall collections in August, I dream of wearing layers, knits, new shade of colors but now what is in my mind is the we are handsome swimsuits :)

Rihanna and Diane Kruger made them famous and there have been several editorials in summer issues of famous magazines showcasing this Aussie brand.

I would like to buy one on sale if I can still find. There still seems to be one in Beymen Online but only in xs.

Once I am back to Ankara there will be lots of fall posts on new trends, new collections but for now enjoy these swim suits and the sunshine.

friday

2011-08-25T23:28:00.000-07:00

It is Friday but not just a regular Friday... Next week we have a religious holiday during which most of the people will be on vacation just like us. We will be visiting MTs father and then his grandmother and aunt. Luckily it is summer time and they are in Ayvalık now. Hopefully more to come during/after vacation, cause Ayvalık and that region is such a beautiful place.

Besides the coming vacation, what makes me happy these days is listening Metronomy. The British band plays 80s inspired music with lots of keyboards. It is fun to listen...

Enjoy "The Look" & Have a nice weekend!

manrepeller

2011-08-25T03:10:00.000-07:00

When did repelling become attractive? Seriously it is not only me, there are thousands of people (well women), fashion editors, designers, department stores who think just like me :) Yes I am talking about Leandra Medine (aka Man Repeller) It has become like an addiction, I cannot keep myself from checking her blog everyday.

So what is man repelling? See it in her own words;

[Man repelling is] outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.

It is hard for me to dress like her. In fact I think this kind of dressing is better on Androgynous types (like Rumi from Fashion Toast or Erin Wasson or Ezgi Kıramer) But I definitely get some inspiration from her, especially her arm party thing. (I should do a post about my new friendship bracelets from Mexixo... They are so cute. )

Hhere is a selection of Leandra's posts, yes she is crazy :) For more, check her blog.

Her arm party !

She is also friends with DANNIJO designers and designed a set of jewellery this season with them...

But I must admit, I also like her style (even more) when she is not being man repelling :)

ashley

2011-08-23T23:10:00.000-07:00

Can't explain why but I really like this look... the slouchy top, colored skinnies, gold jewelery, the pony tail and coral chanel slippers came together unexpectedly to create such a beautiful casual look... Well still, it's Ashley who owns this look not the combination itself :)

olsensanonymous

perfectchoker

2011-08-22T06:10:00.000-07:00

I have been searching for a CELINE like choker necklace since Spring. It is so beautiful. But I could not find something similar.

Elin Kling wore such a necklace she designed for H&M but I am not sure if it had even hit the stores in Istanbul.

My latest blog crush luxuryshoppers.net (LS) writers have designed something similar in silver and gold. In fact I like these more as they do not sit so tight on the neck. It might be my perfect accesory next season worn with knits...

Will I be able to get one, don't know yet?

I also like the cuffs by LS worn on both wrists. Aren't they beautiful?

8daysofchic

2011-08-17T02:19:00.000-07:00

As a jean addict, as someone whose only pair of black pants is a pair of skinny black jeans, I love the August 2011 issue of Glamour US which is dedicated to jeans. "8 days of Chich" editorial is just the inspiration I need. I really love wearing jeans; to work, at night while going out or during weekend...

Model Kat Hessen is photographed by Ben Watts and styling is done by Melissa Ventosa Martin.

Enjoy :)

! And one of my favorite fall items, the Alexander Wang Furry Mock Neck Sweater is also styled with jean shirt. I guess this sweater will go to "CURRENT OBSESSIONS" section quite soon :)

weekend

2011-08-15T05:21:00.000-07:00

Alaçatı is our favorite place during spring/summertime as you might have noticed from my previous posts :)

We were again in Alaçatı this weekend with our friends, it is usually so crowded in July and August but we were there especially because of the PWA (windsurf world cup)which took place last week. We had the chance to see several world famous surfers. The wind was strong and it was really fun to watch them racing. Our windsurf ambassador Çağla Kubat was there too. She not only took place in the organization but also raced for Turkey as well as Lena Erdil and several others. It is really nice to see such events taking place in Turkey.

Rowenta was one of the sponsors like Pegasus, and they had beauty stands at the beach. I had later seen that other (famous!) bloggers were also there to attend Rowenta events but I have not seen them as we went to surfing after seeing the finals.

This time we stayed in Adaçatı Konukevi. It is a small, nice boutique hotel run by 2 lovely sisters. They are also running the beautiful Adaçatı Cafe where we had our breakfasts. The streets around the hotel are full of antique shops, boutiques and stonehouse hotels. As Kemalpaşa street is too crowded these days, we really liked wandering around the hotel and discovering new places in those silent streets.

As we only stayed 2 days, I could not do shopping except a few bracelets but there were much more :) Next time I would like to spend some time in those antique shops and galleries hunting something for our house.

sandals

2011-08-15T02:40:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been craving for these Sigerson Morrison triple buckle flat sandals. It was literally love at first sight when I saw it in one of the blogs.

I even do not remember the last time I want to buy a flat, so this is really serious :P they might also be my stylish mate during our travels. But it seems to be all sold out. I have missed the ones at theoutnet.com : (

song of style

Could anyone suggest me similar flat sandals? I have no idea where to look as flats were not in my radar for a while.

jlofortous

2011-08-01T08:03:00.000-07:00

I am back after a 2 weeks vacation and missed the whole blog world as I had limited time and access during vacation. I would also like to post some photos regarding our trip within next couple of days, especially about Mexico City which impressed me with its mix of cultures, great cuisine and art scene.

But now I wanna share the Ad Campaign JLO has been doing for Tous (the Spanish jewellery & accessories brand). Loved the huge photos presented at the front windows of Tous stores and magazines all over US. Isn't she beautiful? Looking forward to see JLO in new projects as her loyal fan :)

whatabeautifulday

2011-07-06T02:46:00.000-07:00

Lots of sunshine in here Ankara... And lots of sunshine in Paris...
Seeing yellow makes me happy these days :)

pittiuomo

2011-06-21T11:40:00.000-07:00

Who says menswear is boring... I literally had fun while looking at these photos by Tommy Ton for style.com during Spring 2012 menswear shows. The colors, accessories, mixture of fabrics... Beyond my imagination...

minty

2011-05-31T01:27:00.000-07:00

How cool is this Alexander Wang Marion mini flap bag, especially in mint color...
♥ it!

office

2011-05-25T08:29:00.001-07:00

I wanted to share my (not so fancy!) desk at the office :) Well there are lots of cables , phones and an ugly labtop. I have of course shoot the objects closer so that it looks nicer :)

My lovely postcards from different cities... And yes I am a fan of the "Keep Calm..." posters :)

Cannot start a day without my Non-fat Latte!

Of course I would like a stylish office in a high ceiling renovated İstanbul building with a Mac Book Pro on my desk surrounded by modern art pieces... But I have no idea what I will be doing in that office :P

bianca

2011-05-25T02:15:00.000-07:00

Bianca Balti @ Cannes with loads of beautiful De Grisogono jewelry, which could not overshadow her beauty. No need for words, photos speak for themselves.

surflookandholiday

2011-05-18T01:28:00.000-07:00

Well this post was supposed to be published last week :) however I could not find time to update the blog during or before vacation.
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As I have been counting down to our first holiday of the season in Alaçatı,this is all in my mind lately :) We will be in Alaçatı for 4 days this week hoping to do surfing as well. I am hoping because I really have some issues with cold water. But at least I will lie on the beach, get some sunshine, enjoy beautiful Alaçatı and food and welcome summer with our friends.

I have always loved the Californian beach/surf look, short shorts, rush guards with messy hair and lots of sun tan. In fact I have bought my B&B salty Surf Spray almost 2 years ago at times when it was not so popular to look like that (like Olsen twins). Lately this spray and similars have been used in Spring/Summer shows (see Michael Kors) to create the beachy look together with bronze powders and pink creamy blushes.

This year Isabel Marant has been an inspiration to me for summer. The collection is not something different or new but brought back the classic beach looks with beautiful colors and combinations. I would love to pack such a luggage for our short vacation.

Zara TRF also had similar pieces this season. I want to buy a pair of pink shorties from Zara to wear with sweaters.

Following Vogue editorial is from last summer (I am still keeping that issue) It is amazing how the Manhattan it girl Serena turned in to a Californian girl. Love it!

nailsnailsnails

2011-05-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

I really like this nail polish (well combination of these nail polishes) Garance has posted. Since then it was in my mind.

Today I dared to try it, yep it's a workday and I get some reactions :) But isn't it also fun to lighten up a workday with such small things.

sunnies

2011-05-15T23:28:00.000-07:00

It was lots of sunshine this weekend (finally) which reminded me of colorful sunnies I want to wear this season. Fendi sunglasses are iconic for sure but probably out of my range. So here are several other alternatives I found in Vogue Paris.

I ♥ sunshine :)

pastels

2011-05-11T02:32:00.000-07:00

I love these soft pastel combinations by Hanneli and Gwyneth Paltrow. The looks are so calming... Will go over my wardrobe to create such a look.

lookalikes

2011-05-06T02:41:00.000-07:00

You remember my inspiration post (muse) of Christine Centenera ( fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar Australia) last summer. One major thing I missed was the beautiful studded Givenchy boots.

However I could not find something similar. Lately I have seen the Sam Edelman studded peep-toes which remind me of these boots.

I would love to own a pair of these peep-toes either in blue or light denim. Givenchy is definitely the winner comparing the details however Sam Edelman is a quiet beautiful pricey alternative.

I also like these Giuseppe Zanotti ankle strap studded sandals. Aren't they beautiful too?

Happy weekends!

thismonthincovers

2011-05-01T22:52:00.000-07:00

Some of this months covers... I like Vogue Turkey's Liv Tyler cover and Elle Mexico's Olivia Palerma cover in a red dress.The winner of this months seems to be again Kate Moss.

camerabag

2011-04-25T23:21:00.000-07:00

I know I easily fall in ♥ with clothes, shoes, bags...etc :) But I am serious this time. I literally fall in ♥ with it. It is one of a kind. I want it, I have been dreaming of it.

The new DSLR camera bag is designed by Kipling and famous blogger Stylescrapbook. I am sure many of you are not quiet happy with the way you have to carry your cameras, like me, the idea is great. I do not have a DSLR but planning to buy one this summer ;) However my not-so-compact camera still needs a stylish bag...

And I am quiet jealous with mydailystyle as she had already received hers...

whitesuits

2011-04-24T05:49:00.001-07:00

I have always loved white suits. This does not mean that I am wearing but I would love to. However it is quite difficult to wear, you should be quit thin or at least find the perfect suit to fit you which I couldn't till now.

White suits made their mah-jor! (yes I am a Rachel Zoe fan :P ) comeback this season, well maybe they were never gone.

Ferragamo SS2011 ads which underlines this trend...

And Garance made them much more popular when she photographed her friend Cisco in Zara white suit and a pair of chucks. Perfect!

Maybe not the white suit, but I might try a white on white look with a pair of wide leg white jeans. Something like Elin Kling's outfit...

coachella

2011-04-18T02:57:00.000-07:00

Coachella has been like the unofficial start of spring for the past few years. You see lots of California girls (real or pretending to be one) wearing hippie looks, flip flops, hats, jean shorts and tons of accessories...

Although there is a dark, rainy weather in Ankara, I have literally felt spring coming with these photos. Lol!

Well the line up is at least as interesting as the festival looks, but unfortunately I could not attend one yet, who knows maybe we can manage to arrange one of our next trips to LA in Spring time :)

headtotoedenim-again

2011-04-17T23:44:00.000-07:00

Head to toe denim look has been adopted by several designers during past seasons. Ralph Lauren's denim on denim look with glittery sandals was my favorite last summer.

This year I would like to own the monochrome denim look from Celine, the minimalist jumpsuite like look with wide pants and buttonless shirts.

Then I saw Kourtney Kardashian wearing the denim jumpsuit by Isabel Marant which was also worn by Ellen Pompeo. I love the slouchy, carefree look and started to search for something similar.

The closest I found is from JCrew. Anyway search will continue :)

transition

2011-03-07T07:58:00.000-08:00

Best transition look I have seen lately...

I was quite happy with the sunshine and warm weather and thinking of colors and florals last week. However I have lost all my apetite for the spring trends this morning seeing the snow and the cold weather :(

But there are some up sides as well, we may still go skiing :)

fuchsiapink

2011-02-28T08:10:00.000-08:00

It has been only a few weeks since I have written about the fur trend in NY Fashion Week street scene. After then London and Milan came into our radar, and seems like so much has changed within the past few weeks and spring started to blossom.

We have been seeing lots of lots of color lately. Fushia Pink is the new trend which I would love inherit this season - besides orange, which will be my next episode :)

I love this bright bold funky pink, isn't it beautiful...

And there are Celinesque colors in Zara this season... Got my pop-up fushia blouse already :)

girlieflirty

2011-02-22T03:07:00.000-08:00

I love these girlie dresses from Valentino Spring 2011 with lots of lots of ruffle details... Especially the sugarpink one which was also worn by Ginnifer Goodwin.