75 followers! Thank you!

I've just noticed I reached 75 followers via GFC. It's such a great surprise! I never expected anyone would read my blog) Thank you guys!! And starting from tomorrow I'll hold a giveaway to show you my appreciation. What's for grabs? A piece of beautiful handmade jewelry. See you tomorrow!

✿✿✿ Flower Friday ✿✿✿

Snow and Roses, Fine art photography by Aylil Antoniu
Frozen beauty 

My picks from Estella.se

These are my favorite items from a Swedish online store Estella.se. 
You see, I tend to choose peach color) It's because I am so tired of winter and peach/coral reminds me of summer...

Estella.se favorites

The Sweater

The winter is still here,that's the bad news. The good news? Sales. This is a great opportunity to get a sweater that will make you stand out. Embellished, with glitter or bright print... Warm and cute, I like sweaters that differ:

Sequin top, €58 / Embroidery shirt, €29 / Print top, €13 / Black sweatshirt, €38 / Oversized sweater, €27

And Asos picks:

ASOS , €29 / ASOS knit top, €42 / ASOS print top, €16

New layout

 I want to say a big THANK YOU to generous and talented Emelie from TwinColours for my new layout! I love it so much!♥♥♥
By the way, Emelie can create a blogger layout for you too - go to the Design Service tab for more info. 
I also like her blog for honest and detailed beauty reviews. 

Check out her beauty and graphics blog here: http://www.twincolours.net

Purple and Gold

One of my favorite color combos in Etsy trasury:

200 rose petals, handmade mi... PureBeautyArt $34.00	Purple/Gold Silk Brocade Bla... KeinSchmetterl... $440.00	Regal Purple and Gold Nepal ... ClassicKeepsak... $30.00
1 Yard Purple and Gold Fleur... angelasfabrica... $10.50	Cowl Scarf Purple and Golds Marysjustonemo... $5.00	12 Purple Gold Wash Pinched ... ReductionNatio... $3.35
Handmade purple patent leath... AnaKoutsi $78.00	Purple and Gold Double Wrap ... IdaEstelle $46.00	Art Quilt Dancing Geese ForQuiltsSake $225.00
14k Solid Gold Amethyst Earr... exquiscustomje... $285.00	Amethyst Hydro Gemstone Neck... Clareeza $31.00	Purple Amethyst Gold Teardro... petracollectio... $89.00
Amethyst and Gold Bracelet, ... Jewels2Luv $28.00	Titanium Quartz Necklace, Pl... cindylouwho2 $58.00	Gold Purple Earrings, Purple... JadeMade82 $12.00

✿✿✿ Flower Friday ✿✿✿

Winter's glow, frozen ruby red hydrangea petals against a blue grey snowy backdrop. The vibrant reds in this photograph are fabulous against the teal blue tones.

Title: Snowneressness
Size: 8x8
Photographer: raceytay.etsy.com

G.Zanotti VS Asos

Giuseppe Zanotti or ASOS???

Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals
$635 
giuseppezanottidesign.com

OR


ASOS open toe sandals
asos.com 
£45


Ok, they are not exactly identical. The G.Zanotti's sandals (on the left) have a more pale color, thinner heel and spikes. But the concept is pretty much the same: blush pink open toe sandals with fur. 
Which one would you buy?

 

Get Her Look

Beautiful Miss USA and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo ( in NYC's Times Square):

Hooded coat
€31 - indressme.com

Dorothy Perkins high heel pumps
€38 - dorothyperkins.com

Retro bag
€33 - indressme.com

Aso
€24 - asos.com

Bandi Aztec Print Peplum Dress
€18 - prodigyred.com

Total:  €144

Happy Snake Year

To be honest, snakes always scared me to death.
Once a snake dance lady from a show literally dropped a huge (real) python on my shoulders. Those 3 minutes felt like 3 hours)) I remember the audience staring at me and laughing. I might have had a very funny face) I touched the heavy serpent on my shoulders and felt sorry for it. To touch it was like an ugly cellophane bag, and then I felt no fear at all. I decided to face my fears and snake print became one of my favorite. 
After all, snake symbolic meaning includes healing, intuition and wisdom.
And I wish you health, patience, balance and wisdom this year!