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Style inspiration: Pregnancy

I know many women complain about the lack of maternity shops on the island – I was one of them. But this time around I’ve come to see that it isn’t really a problem because in all honesty is there an actual need for maternity clothes? Dressing a pregnant body can be a challenge but there are so many ways to make it work with regular clothes. Stick to your style and the pieces you like, just buy them one or two sizes bigger and make sure they’re comfortable yet flattering.  And whatever you do don’t worry about the weight gain. Flaunt that bump and be proud of it!

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January 20, 2016 by
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Style inspiration: Statement coats

If it weren’t for a family emergency last weekend, Georgie and I would be at the beach. So what am I doing talking about coats? Well, I think I’ve finally had enough of summer; I even bought my first new winter item yesterday so I’m eager to start changing things up in the wardrobe department. One thing I always depend on when the weather gets cooler is a statement coat. It could be equipped with thick materials for those cold winter days or it could be light as a feather and the perfect in-between-seasons piece. Here’s what is on my inspiration board. READ MORE
October 14, 2015 by
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Style inspiration: Converse sneakers

 

If I had to chose a pair of shoes to live in for the rest of my life it would be a pair of black and white Converse sneakers. On Pinterest, I have a board dedicated to my love for Converse sneakers and the many, many ways they can be worn. Isn’t it amazing how, over the past couple of years, they’ve broken free from confinement and are now considered classics and an acceptable statement piece by the big bosses of style? As you can see from these few favourite pics, they are super versatile. I like to wear mine with fancy dresses or with a pair of cut-off denim shorts. I wear them with sparkly tops and tight-fitted skirts. Anything goes!

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September 9, 2015 by
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Five autobiographies/biographies/memoirs to read at the beach

Every summer since Georgie was born, Papa and I take three days off parent duty and spend time with friends while he spends some time with his grandparents. It’s an exciting time for me because I always feel that this is MY time, a time to do what one cannot normally do with kids. Like get a long massage, drink a cocktail or two before sunset, leave the room with nothing but a towel and a book, lounge by the pool and read said book continuously, without looking up once. Even blaring music through headphones! Daring stuff. All of which I am anxiously waiting to do. READ MORE
July 14, 2015 by
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The coolest t-shirts a Cypriot will ever own

 

The Cypriot dialect is packed with the most colourful and mouth-filling words, accents and tones. Some say that when spoken, the Cypriotr dialect may as well be sung. They say it’s a beautiful melodic conjunction of various cultural influences.

I say it’s downright hilarious. With a deep-rooted verbal connection to sayings such as Giati Etsi Thelei To Katti, I Sitzia Tou Mavrou and Lamna’Rota it’s almost as though we’ve created the basis of a secret language spoken by few in the world. They are, I believe, the true beauty of the Cypriot dialect, the weird and often inexplicable Kipriaka.

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July 12, 2015 by

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