Lately

The Trench Coat

Today, inspired on the rain that insists on non stopping, I decided to assemble some looks with the ideal garment for this weird weather, the trench coat.

The trench coat, is probably one of the most versatile items that you can have in your wardrobe. It can easily go from casual to chic and preppy.

Based on that versatility I put together two laid back looks (the first and second pictures), perfect for weekends, run errands, shopping,...

This look is also casual but more put together, perfect to go to work (if it's a laid environment), go to lunch with your friends and family,...

My last look has a formal and sophisticated touch, perfect for a dinner party.

Único

É por isto que o Benfica é único!

Obrigada.

"Mise en Zara"

As soon as I saw this pair of Zara's earrings I immediately reminded of the Dior earring that was a huge success last season, and still is.
It's a very soft and discrete version of the Dior piece, and for those like that cannot afford the Dior earring this is a good option. 
Apparently I'm not the only one thinking the same thing, since I've seen all week girls wearing it, specially on the blogsphere. Anyway, I don't care, it's just a small  (gorgeous) pair of earrings, so I bought them and I plan to wear them a lot! :)

"Mise en Dior" Tribal Earrings

Zara pearl earrings - 9,95€

Essentials before Trends

Before I start showing you the new trends for this fall/winter season I decided to talk about (once again) the wardrobe essentials.
Every new season I "realize" that I have "a ton" of things lacking on my wardrobe... Actually, the garments in question are normally trends that I had seen on magazines, fashion shows, shops, blogs, etc... And then suddenly this urge to buy more clothes. In reality, I'm very restrained when it comes to trends, there are trends that I love and I might wear, while there are others that are simply not my cup of tea, so obviously I don't use.

Well, all of this chatting to say that is normal with the beginning of a new season founding ourselves leaning towards trendy garments and that's the correct thing to do, but always with this thought in mind: Trends come and go, so don't spend a lot of money on them (save that money for basics) and buy them in the beginning of season, so that you can make the most of it.

So, before shopping this season trends I recommend  checking your wardrobe and see if you have the essentials, the basics, that you are going to match with your new fashionable pieces. 

A few of the Essentials items:

- a black dress
- a pair of dark wash jeans
- a pair of black trousers
- a black skirt
- a white shirt
- a trench coat
- an overcoat
- a pair of dark boots
- a great quality bag
   ...

Cos silk shirt - 69€

Cos knitted skirt - 55€

Massimo Dutti dress - 59,95€

Zara trousers - 29,95€

Purificacion Garcia - 154€

Levis Demi curve straight jeans (colour: Richest Indigo)

Mango wool overcoat - 119,99€

Zara Trench coat - 79,95€

These are a few of the items that you should invest because they are always in!
  Tip: Wait for the sales season the get good discounts on some of these pieces ;)

1983 print of the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center by New York Times photographer Fred Conrad

Randomly

Some random pictures of these days. 
Elle magazine to read indoors since it's raining again and Essence nail polish to remind of past summer days that now seem doomed. Actually this brand surprised me, I've never used a nail polish from it and it totally amazed me! Despite the colour being fabulous, what I am most impressed with is with the length of time that it lasts! Right now, among my nail polish collection, is the one that lasts longer (like a week without cracking).

Elle Portugal, Essence nail polish, Pull & Bear rings, Sephora hand cream

Essence nail polish

Brass ring from Greece

Loved this Moschino ad + my rings from Pull & Bear

I confess, I'm shoe addict.

Well, who isn't, right?! My argument to resist on buy these beloved items that are shoes is that I don't have any more space on my wardrobe to keep them, but today I run over that fact not once, but twice! Shame on me, but I could I leave them on the shops??
I looked for a pair of sandals all summer that could be casual and chic (check!) and today I've found this lovely pair at Lanidor on sale :) 
And the flats were love at first sight as soon as I saw them in Zara last weekend, so today I didn't think twice and I brought them with me. The flats remind Chanel (a lot) and are very versatile.
Now, I just have to find room for these babies.