comforts my priority!

Hey lovelies! 
Today was a day to end a school year of crazyiness! I handed in my final project before finals, my daywear dress which I have been working on since last semester. It was sad to part with a project that I have spent so much time on and put so much effort into. After I headed to the mall for some retail therapy and to pick up a jacket for tomorrow.

Instead of buying everything, I realized while shopping that I need to start sticking to my lists that I write about wardrobe additions to keep up with seasonal trends without splurging on everything!

Here are my current must haves... I have come to realize that I defiantly make sure I am comfortable in what I wear, and prefer oversize pieces combined with chic items and accessories. 

1. An oversize blazer in a bold print or neutral tone that I can layer over outfits in the early days of spring, and cool summer nights

2. A maroon beanie to hide those bad hair days and take an outfit from chic to causal!

3. I am currently re-in love with my boyfriend jeans, and am currently on the lookout for a darker wash or a fun printed pair (or maybe I will try some patchwork)

4. From my previous footwear post, I am in love with the seasons two-strap heels. I like these ones from Zara with the chunky heel making it more ideal for day time wear. 

What are your spring must haves?

ilona xxx

Spring/Summer footwear

Happy Sunday!

As its starting to warm up, and the days are getting longer we need the perfect footwear to keep us going for the day. These spring trends are straight from the runways for this season. 

The perfect work day shoe is a simple twist on the classic ballet flat. Look for flats with a low side to show off more of your pedicured feet! Pointed toes, bright colours and scalloped details are fun styles to try. Adding the slingback like the J.Crew flat ensures your shoes aren't going anywhere as you run for your morning coffee!

 Asos Liberty Flat || 43

J. Crew Slingback Flat || 168

The gladiator sandal is a chunky shoe that you can wear for your weekend day trips around the city. Making sure to maximize the amount of buckles is a must, I mean who needs a shoe that is easy to slip on and off! Play with different heel styles; flat, chunky heel or stiletto. 

 Topshop Multi Buckle Sandal || 78

Steve Madden Chex Sandal || 70

This two strap heel is my favourite look of the season. A shoe that can easily be worn day or night, with pants or dresses, with a chunky heel or stiletto. Keep it simple with a strap across your toes, a closed back and a thin ankle strap. There are so many colours and prints you can look for in these shoes to help chic up your look.

Regal Colour Block Sandal || 86

Zara Combination Heel || 60

So which shoe are you going to try this spring?

ilonaxxx

DIY: military vest

Well its finally spring! That means it's time to remove those heavy layers, and show some skin!

A few weeks ago I bought a military jacket from a vintage military shop in Kensington. Well I finally managed to find some time to make it into a vest. 

The finished product!

 This vest helps transition into the cooler days of spring with layers without the added bulk of jacket sleeves over light sweaters. Be creative with your accessories  and don't be afraid to mix textures while wearing it to help transition from day to night.

 Have fun DIY'ing and Happy Spring!

ilonaxxx