True colors

Hi guys,

Wow, it’s been such a long time since my last post here on the blog. I apologize for my absence! Sometimes, stress, work and different life events catch us off guard, and we realize that we need to slow down and take care of ourselves for a while. Now I’m back, back to something that brings joy to my life, back to my little wonderland. Truth be told, I’ve missed it terribly! I’ve missed all of you guys, and all the positive vibe that I get from you! Not to mention not wanting to miss out on this wonderful spectacle of nature, this autumn fairy tale. Autumn is my favorite season in terms of fashion! I feel that it makes me more creative, more courageous. You might notice in the photos below that I even got a haircut, my hair is pretty short now! Talk about a bold move J!

I hope you guys will enjoy my first outfit proposition for this season. It’s all about using layers and mixing different prints and patterns, and I think it's super fun!

It feels great to be back!

Love,

Mamalina

Vest: Zara
Jeans: Mango
Blouse: H&M
Shoes: H&M
Necklace: Promod

A thousand splendid sunsets {Lefkada Travel Diary}

Hi guys,

Here I am... finally posting my Lefkada photo diary. This will be part one of the travel diary, and I promise to be back with more pretty soon. In this post, I'm sharing photos of the most famous beaches on the island. In part two, I'm going to tell you all about our boat cruise and share some tips for snorkeling enthusiasts :).

First things first: I still can't get over how amazing this place was. The landscapes were spectacular, with turquoise waters, beautiful mountains, breathtaking views. It was by far the most relaxing holiday!

I loved going back to Greece for my summer holiday. after choosing other destinations for the last couple of years. In 2012 we went to Corfu and this year we chose Lefkada. We went with two of our friends, by car. Because it was a long ride, we decided to spend a night in Salonic both at the beginning and at the end of our holiday.

My friend Lavinia (who btw is a food blogger, you can check out her blog here), found the most perfect accommodation for us, in a small village near Vasiliki, called Agio Petros. Here's a link from Trip Advisor, in case you're interested. The position was fantastic, with most of the well known beaches being very near.

Night view from our room

Vasiliki port

Next, I'll try to leave a small description together with photos from our trip, just to tell you a few things about each of the beaches we visited and hopefully share some useful tips for those of you who want to visit Lefkada.

On the to-do list

Egremni Beach- one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. You have to walk 347 steep steps down to a cliff in order to reach it, but it is totally worth the effort. We went there in the afternoon, to catch the most amazing sunset. Also, walking back to the car park at the top of the cliff was way easier in the evening.

Egremni Beach

Sunset on Egremni Beach

Scarf: Promod

Porto Katsiki: amazing, fascinating beach, surrounded by cliffs. It can get pretty crowded, especially if you visit it in full season, but it's definitely worth paying a visit. I'd suggest going there in the afternoon. There's a broken cliff with a small bridge nearby and you get the most spectacular view of the sunset. It takes your breath away!

Prto Katsiki as seen from the small bridge

Sunset over Porto Katsiki

Gialos Beach- it's one of the longest beaches in Lefkada. Besides the fantastic turquoise waters, the advantage is that it doesn't get that crowded, so can enjoy a quiet time on the beach with the prettiest views of the sea.

Gialos Beach

Shorts: Oysho
Top: H&M

Kalamitsi Beach: a small beach with huge rocks sticking out of the sea... an out-of-this-world image! Once again, we went there at sunset. Lefkada sunsets are mind-blowing!

Dress: Only via Kurtmann.ro

Taverns/restaurant recommendations:

Oasis Tavern, near Porto Katsiki- the perfect place to take some rest and enjoy delicious greek traditional food, with an amazing view. 

Rachi Restaurant (website: Rachi.gr)- spectacular views, great food, amazing sunset. It can get quite crowded, especially at sunset because of the fantastic views. We went there straight from the beach to watch the sunset, we could't get a table so we decided to go to the b&b, take a bath and return after 10 pm for dinner and drinks. If you happen to stay at a reasonable distance from the restaurant, I'd suggest you do the same. Either-way, going there is definitely a must!

The Sunday of Summer

Hi guys,

I know it's hard to acknowledge the fact that Summer is coming to an end, but let's face it: it is! It's almost September. While I still hope to have a few more weeks of sunny, warm weather, I'm also aware of the fact that Summer is slowly loosing ground.

 These past few summer months have been amazing, I've been traveling a lot, I've enjoyed time with friends, I've had loads of fun. But since it started to get chilly last week, I couldn't help but feeling excited for Fall. I love each and every season, with its own, particular charm, but I have to admit I'm especially fond of Fall, Fall fashion to be more exact: earth tones, sweaters, scarves, layers. It's definitely the season that brings the most creativity into my wardrobe and personal style.

As we escape from the scorching heat and move on to more chilly days, it can come as a challenge to transition our wardrobe from one season to another. I find myself in a position where I don't want to give up on wearing some of my summer items, just because it isn't that cold yet, but I cannot continue to wear super light tops, breezy shirts, etc. So what I try to do is to use a fall item and combine it with a summer one. Most of the times, my "transition" items are: sweaters, suede boots and jackets. In the pictures below, I am wearing these culottes that I bought a while back at Zara, with an old Mango sweater. I think it makes for the perfect transition outfit, especially since the sweater is not that chunky, it has small holes in it, so it's airy and super comfortable. I would also wear the same type of sweater over one of my summer dresses, to make it a bit more appropriate for the changing weather.

I hope you guys like the look. And if you have any tips on how to transition from Summer to Fall, please leave your comments down below. I'm always looking for inspiration.

Many hugs!

Mamalina

Culottes/ head piece: Zara
Sweater/ Necklace: Mango
Shoes: Massimo Dutti