cutout booties + sloth necklace giveaway!

Hey guys!

 The weather has been amazing in Boston this week. It's just been beautiful. Warm, but not too much. Perfect for some cutout booties and shorts.

You must remember these Articles of Society shorts from my cinco de mayo post. I've been wearing them a lot (and will wear them much more). I've also been wearing these booties non-stop. They are super comfortable to walk in. What I really like about them is the color. I usually see them in black.

 The booties are from shelikes.com. In case you want to check them out, they have all kinds of shoes and clothing items AND also have a 20% discount for students!

 shorts: AOS (here), cut-out booties: shelikes.com (here), sloth necklace: Beloved Shirts (here)

Isn't my sloth necklace super cute?! It's from Beloved, the store that makes the Frida sweater I wore on my cinco de mayo post that you all loved. They recently came out with a new jewelry collection: sloth rings and necklaces! They are way too cute!

Beloved has been kind enough to let one of my readers win this super cute sloth necklace (or ring). 

 

GIVEAWAY TIME!

All you have to do to participate is:

  - Head over to Beloved (click here) and see whether you would like to win a ring or a necklace

- Leave a comment below saying: I want a sloth necklace/ring!

If you want some extra entries:

- On Twitter, tweet: #iwantaslothnecklace @instant_milk @belovedshirts 

- On Instagram, write a comment on any picture you upload saying: #iwantaslothnecklace #belovedshirts @milkyinstant @belovedshirts

Don't forget to leave a comment for each extra entry. This giveaway will end on May 31st!

all-black

Hi guys!

I hope your week started off well. Mondays are not the best days, but a little blog surfing always makes them better. After looking through several blog posts I decided I should post too!

I had been waiting for this necklace to be mine for some weeks. I fell in love with it when I saw it on PROPS Etsy store, a hand-made jewelry store from Athens, Greece. My necklace is part of their Ethnic collection, which is based on Greek traditional designs and clothes. It's full of pom-poms, ropes, fringes, wood, and gold! You can see the rest of that collection here.

I love how the necklace boosts a simple t-shirt and makes it look somewhat elegant. I love the contrast it has against the black, and the life it brings to an all-black outfit.  It really stands out! I love all-black outfits, and they certainly don't have to be boring.

t-shirt: h&m, pants: Tobi, necklace: PROPS (here), heels: Alain Manoukian, bag: La Sleek Fashion (here), sunnies: Delirious  

What did you guys think about my bag? It's from the British online store La Sleek Fashion. Isn't the black patent leather with the snake-skin effect beautiful? It is also surprisingly affordable! 

They have so many great designs! I think the Karen, the Pixie, and the Pink Paper bags would also be great for spring.

Let me know what you guys think!

xx

antique/vintage/thrifted

First of all, happy Mother's Day to all the mums reading this! 

I thought I'd do this post just in case some of you forgot to buy your mothers a present. I have to show you a really cool jewelry store, and also have a 20% discount for you!

This post is very special to me, because I have been trying to put together a look with all thrifted/second-hand/vintage pieces. Last time I did that was when I first started my blog, on this post (click). 

Thrifting is such an important part of my wardrobe. Most of the time, I wear something thrifted. I mix and match thrifted things with new ones on a daily basis. And as you may have noticed, I incorporate at least one thrifted item on most of my blog posts.

The only new piece I am wearing on this post is the Antique Crystal Necklace by Zoe Emilie, which complete fits with this outfit because it has the vintage look to it. It's gorgeous!

top: thrifted, shorts: Dolce Vita (thrifted), shoes: YSL (thrifted), bag: Moschino (thrifted), necklace: Zoe Emilie (click here for more necklaces)

Definitely check out Zoe Emilie, and follow them on Facebook (click here) and Instagram (click here). They have other beautiful pieces, like the Mint Floral Necklace and the Victorian Turquoise Earrings. They also have great giveaways the first Friday of every month!

For a 20% discount on all their jewelry, use the code: IM20OFF (good until the end of May!)

Zoe Emilie will also be having a Facebook sale on Wednesday night at 8:30pm EST! You can also combine your 20% coupon code with Wednesday night's deals!

What's your favorite piece from Zoe Emilie?

xx

PS: If you live in Boston, Zoe Emilie will be at Healthworks on Tuesday the 13th and you can stop by!

all blue

Hi guys! 

As some of you may know, it's been beautiful in Boston for the past couple of weeks. It is still a little chilly, but sunny enough to enjoy a good walk. 

I wore this outfit to walk around the Charles River, through those beautiful little streets around it, all the way up to Newbury St., and finally to the Boston Marathon finish line. I did this the day before the marathon because it has become my tradition for some reason. Every year, the Sunday before the Boston Marathon I walk around the city and take a picture at the finish line. Maybe because I know I won't get a chance to see it the next day. 

This year, twice as many people than usual joined us in Boston to support the marathon, so you can imagine how crazy it was. The train stations were hectic. There was a lot of security (which made me feel protected). Everyone got their bags checked. But, the general atmosphere was amazing and so cheerful. 

shirt: Front Row Shop (here), jeans: old, belt: vintage, bag and sandals: don't remember, sunglasses: Prada

Whenever I get something that I really like, I don't seem to take it off for weeks! 

That's the case for this shirt. I've only had it for about two weeks and I've worn it with shorts, a skirt, jeans, you name it. 

It looks like a pajama top, but at the same time, it's so chic and elegant. I love it, love it, love it!

Can't wait to read your comments!

xx

PS: Don't forget to participate on the Chanel giveaway. You have 6 more days! Click here

CHANEL GIVEAWAY: spring make-up collection

Surprise, surprise! It's giveaway time!

To make up for the bad blogger I've been this year, and to show you how much I appreciate your visits and awesome comments, I have teamed up with Georgina of Notes on Lifestyle by Georgina to help you get ready for spring! 

I know. It's spring already. But, are you really ready?

On this giveaway YOU will have the chance to win Chanel's spring make-up collection, Notes de Printemps:

- Cream blush in Chamade

- Quadra eye shadow in Quadrille (limited edition)

- Glossimer in Murmure

- Nail color in Charivari

And because having one winner isn't enough... We will also be giving away a Fake Bake self-tanning gift set (this includes a lipgloss and a pocket mirror), to a lucky second winner!

To participate just enter all your information on the Rafflecopter. There are two mandatory entries, but you can earn up to 7 entries so you have more chances of winning. You can also earn one extra entry per day by retweeting!

This giveaway is international and will end in one month. 

Good Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

black and white stripes + red

Hey guys!

Before I do my next post on Vegas, I just thought I'd do this post to show you this beautiful neoprene skirt. I've tried to blog about it since January, but the weather wouldn't allow me to. I can only handle a few cold posts at a time. 

For the past week we've had a few warm days, so I was able to take these babies out. I love the combination of black and white stripes with red. 

skirt: Front Row Shop (find here), top: Express

This is the third time I post about Front Row Shop. I have a major crush on the brand. I just can't get enough of their clothes. 

Be warned, if you check them out your credit card will suffer some serious damage! You'll want to buy the whole store. I promise!

xx