Warm vs Gorgeous ... how about both ??

Hello dear readers  :)

Finally we’re getting some Christmas weather in Malta and I bet there are plenty of you snuggling in bed, wearing cosy pyjamas and drinking hot chocolate, just like I am at the moment. At least I get to enjoy this moment after a long busy day at university... 

I would pay to be able to spend more time like this in bed, but I can’t of course, we have to go out, and feel the cold ... and when I say cold... I mean COLD ... today everyone was literally shaking! I noticed that there were two kinds of people today though... Half of them were those wearing fashionable, which were freezing cold , and the other half were those who were wearing like a snowman (like I was) with enormous clothes and who were ‘kind of’ not feeling as much cold as the others...

Does it mean that because it’s cold outside, we need to give up looking good ??  Honestly , today I grabbed my cosiest jacket , and wore it over an old plain jumper and scarf, and added a black lace up impermeable boots to some skinny jeans. I did not feel gorgeous , but I felt cosy... And spent the day looking at what people do to feel cosy and look chick at the same time.

I will tell you some tips and tricks that I learned today and that I need to keep in mind when choosing an outfit in this weather! 

The first rule is investing in a good pair of boots... It’s not just about the cold and the need to keep your feet warm, it’s also about the rain and the need to keep your feet dry! Wet feet in winter are a nightmare! Speaking from previous experience .. They won’t dry up or warm up until you go home and change socks! So keep in mind to always carry an extra pair of socks with you, but prevention is better than cure! So invest in a good boots with matches with a lot of different outfits you have.

Scarves and beanies and gloves are winter must haves every year. There are thousands of shapes colours and patterns to choose from, and they give warmth to any outfit. Beanies are excellent to keep your ears warm and cover up any bad hair days you may have. I love the look of beanies, scarves and gloves especially with leather jackets. They give the edginess of the jacket, a more warm and cosy look. Also, leather jackets tend to not have a hood, and if you’re stuck in rain (happened to me and two of my friends today  :P) , (and you don’t want the wind to ruin your umbrella in the rain, or it has already been ruined) and you need to run to get to class, you might find a beanie really useful if you don’t want your hair to get wet.

Christmas/Winter prints are must haves this winter !!

And we come to the most difficult part ... how can we layer without ending up like this?? haha

Joe from the TV Series friends ...  wearing a whole wardrobe ! 

If you’re wearing casual, start by creating a base layer with a tank top, t-shirt or a shirt and a pair of leggings or tights (especially under jeans)  ... this will add warmth to your chest and legs without adding a bulk of clothes. Then add an extra layer of warmth with a cosy cardigan or sweater, and top with another jacket, (depending on how much cold it is and if it’s raining or not). You’ll still look cute and comfortable.  

http://www.keikolynn.com/  (this picture is taken from her blog)

Actually there’s nothing special, I just tend to forget to wear something good enough under the jacket so that I could take it off inside and still be comfortable. Today I spent the whole day with the jacket just because I didn’t like the top I had underneath, and apart from that , It would have been too cold with that top only ... So don’t copy what I did today, and consider that before choosing your outfits. Wear something cute under your jacket and layer a tank top, a t-shirt or a shirt underneath that to add warmth without adding much volume.

I really hope you found this blog-post useful.. Enjoy your winter!! 

Much love

Ruth x x x 

How to dress like Serena Wanderwoodsen (Gossip Girl)

Hello dear readers :)

Today’s blog is dedicated to all Gossip Girl lovers out there, who can’t wait for the next episode in January ! I will be talking about the stunning Serena Wanderwoodsen’s  Season 5 wardrobe. Of course, her clothes are expensive designer pieces costing a lot more than my budget can afford! But it’s easy to use Serena’s style to look as gorgeous as she does with much less money !

I once read that Serena’s look was inspired by Megan Fox. She mixes lots of fashion-forward and vintage pieces together for a boho-chic look , and adds a rocker-chic edge. She can throw anything on and make her look fabulous with no effort and she loves wearing stuff that puts a unique spin to her outfit.

In season 5 , Serena has embraced the Metallic trend really well.  You can create a great look instantly with a simple metallic item because metallic tones always are extremely pleasing to the eye and stand out! Adding a statement metallic blazer to a simple outfit, or a metallic handbag makes you look sophisticated and expensive with no effort, and most importantly, not spending a lot of money. 

You can add any kind of metallic clothing item to any simple outfit, so you can play with outfits and mix and match and create more than one look with only one item. One can find metallic skirts, tops , shoes, handbags, blazers, cardigans in most shops , and in metallic bronze, silver, gold and black. Serena also owns a gold dress in which she looks like a goddess. When wearing a metallic dress, keep in mind to go neutral and simple with anything else, try to keep only one statement metallic item, where there is only one thing that stands out, where you can look sophisticated and simple at the same time.

Serena’s wardrobe is all about adventure and fun. I love the way she plays with colours, especially with bright colours. I noticed that when she wears a birght colour like coral or blue, she pairs them with white, or cream , or any other light colour. She never mixes light and bright with dark colours, so that the colour pops out more.  One cannot not point out that Serena loves layers in her outfits. She does it with vests in summer , and cardigans and blazers when it’s more chilly. 

Serena’s jackets and blazers always have an impeccable cut. It’s important that when one invests in a blazer or jacket, the cut helps to bring out one’s best physical features and hides flaws. Serena has a perfect body, but her clothes help her to look even more sexy and curvy in the right places. 

You have to keep in mind your own body shape and adapt clothes to your own personality and style. Who says a curvy girl cannot look stunning??

Statement necklaces are another big feature in Serena’s wardrobe.  Chunky and short necklaces glam up a simple outfit. If its a little black dress, or a simple day top, statement necklaces give a twist to the outfit and make it more fun.  With the same outfit, one can match more than one necklace, so wearing a different statement necklace at a time, gives the impression that you’ve changed the whole outfit!

When the dress is not that simple, but has crazy patterns , one has to go simple with acessorising, as it’s the dress which is the statement this time.  Serena pairs long pearl necklaces with patterned dresses. They keep the attention to the dress , but still fill up the outfit with some glam and sophistication.

I hope you’ve found this interesting enough to continue reading till this point ! See you next time!

Much love

Ruth x x

10 most worn things :)

Hello dear readers :)


I'm back again with another blog! As of course you read from the title, this is a '10 most worn things' blog.. 

It is like my all time favourite things... the things I would re-buy over and over again, the things I would take with me on a deserted island , and that I think that every girl should own. I may sound a bit dramatic :P but I really get attached to my stuff !! 

1. My most worn piece of jewellery is this necklace I got from Promod. I get compliments about this necklace most of the times I wear it , I think its because of its dainty and feminine details. It really goes with everything and I'm loving the bird trend that's going on right now ! In summer I usually wear it with plain tops to dress them up, and in winter , I love wearing it under scarfs as it still shows up because it's quite long. I also love short bulky necklaces , especially this autumn/winter, with a little black dress, perfect for the festive seasons !! I've seen a lot of beautiful ones in shops.

Most worn jewellery - long necklace

2. My most worn accessory , of course is my sun glasses. I got mine and its cover from Orsay, I love big round sunglasses, but I'm thinking to buy a cat eye one soon! I use my sunglasses every morning, so I can sleep on the bus on my way to school  haha .. no really , I love them <3  In summer I wear them because of the sun ( duuh !! ) but I love wearing them in winter also, because they are also a way how to spice up your outfit and make it more interesting.. and look ohh soo misterous haha 

Most worn accessory - Sun Glasses

3. My most worn scarf. I know a scarf is also an accessory, but I couldn't choose between scarves and sunglasses, so I separated scarves from accessories :p ( I know I'm a rebellion! ) I have a full drawer of scarves ... scarves really changes boring outfits into more complete ones... Like when you're ready to go out and you know you have something missing.... probably it's a scarf ... I even have my summer scarves which (like with the sun glasses) they're not there to make you warm and cosy like the winter ones, but to give that boost to a plain and boring outfit. My most worn scarf is a huge black one which goes with everything in my wardrobe, I love it because its really enormous and I can wear it in many different ways. 

Most worn scarf - Large black scarf

4. My most worn bag is this brown faux-leather one from accessories. It was love at first sight with this bag , from the moment I saw it, I knew that someday it would be mine :') awwhh ! In fact , I had to go back for it because I couldn't stop thinking about it! And since the day that I bought it, It never left my arms. I know .. lovely story :') I use it every day for school and it fits everything inside .. Like the one Mary Poppins had.. One day I'll do a whats in my bag blog, and you'll be surprised of what fits inside that bag!!

Most worn bag - Brown Tote

5. My most worn piece of clothing is this white shirt. I have never had any piece of clothing that was worn as much as this shirt... whenever I don't know what to wear, I go for it ... and it solves every world problem! It can be worn in a lot of different ways, tucked in high wasted skirts or pants or not, sleeves rolled up or not, with a waist belt or not , in summer alone or in winter underneath a blazer or jacket ..  and with any colour!!!  I bought it when the lace trend was coming in and I wanted something lacey. I saw this shirt and fell in love, again ..  I think the lace makes it really feminine and its sheer so I wear a skin colour tank top underneath. 

Most worn piece of clothing - White shirt

6. My most worn shoes are these bootiesss <3 I can't say I wear them in summer also , but still they're the most worn shoes I have ... I got them this year because I needed a comfortable boots to go to school with, and that I can wear in the rain without my socks getting soaked up like they do with my other boots ... I really love them , though I think they tend to make my legs look shorter , hence fatter :( ... but I still wear them a lot! 

Most worn shoes - Brown Boots

7. My most worn perfume is  Aquolina Pink Sugar. It smells of sugar gummies and fruit and sweets and pink .. yes , it smells of PINK. I think barbie would have loved it!! As you can see I've used up a lot of it as I really love its smell... and It stays on for hours !!

Most worn perfume - Pink Sugar

8. My most worn makeup product ... well I couldn't choose one so I'm cheating here ... I have two products, my mascara and my lip stain ... 

Most worn makeup - Mascara and Lip Stain

The mascara is for me the most important piece of makeup ... It makes you feel awake and if it's a natural looking mascara, you may look like you're not wearing any makeup .. I have tried a LOT of mascaras, and I have a lot of favourites... but this is my newest one, the Sexy Curves from Rimmel. The brush shape manages to give volume and curve to every eyelash keeping them natural , and I love that it's really light and managable. 

The lip stain is a Maybelline Colour Sensational in the shade Lush Rose (130), it's a bit darker than my natural lip colour, so it gives a really natural and healthy look :) 

9. My most worn nail polish is an Essence Colour and Go in the shade Plum Perfect (28) . This dark plum colour is perfect for the autumn but goes well for every season. Essence nail polishes are really low in price and they have a large variety of colours where to choose from ... I won't tell you how much nail polishes I own because it's insane , but this is definitely my favourite one !

Most worn nail polish - Plum Perfect

10. And last but not least .. my most worn hair product. This is my Milk_Shake Glistening spray, which I spray every time I straighten my hair. It does miracles! It helps my hair to stay in place and not frizz and shine, but it does not look oily .. aaand it smells amazing :D

Most worn hair product - Non frizz spray

That's all for today ! 
I hope you enjoyed it ! 


Much love 


Ruth x x 

Outfit of the Day no1

Hello dear readers !!


This is my 1st real fashion blog, an 'Outfit of the day'. For those of you who are not familiar with this kind of blog, in few words, it is a blog where the blogger shows the outfit he wore on a particular day, giving the reader ideas of how they can create their own outfits.
Today, I went to a Sunday Buffet lunch at the Westin hotel with my family and friends, and this is what I was wearing:

• Black sheer polka dotted shirt (ZARA)
• Black skinny trousers (Britzka)
• Black blazer (Jennifer)
• Dark red shoes (Stradivarius)
• Pearl necklace (Vintage - my grandmother's)

I really love the little peter pan collar on the shirt. The shirt is sheer and spotted , and very femenine. I wore a black tank top underneath, and I love wearing it all buttoned up and with the pearl necklace, which give a really chick look :). I know the outfit may look too black, but I think that the red shoes and the necklace , give a pop of colour, and make the outfit more sophisticated and wearable. Also, I think the red lipstick really went well with the clothes, and with the makeup look, as I went for natural eye makeup which is ideal in the morning. 

The lipstick I used was a Rimmel lipstick from the Kate collection which is in limited edition. Here is the link to view the whole collection: http://www.rimmellondon.com/uk/products/kate-collection/  . The lipstick is in the shade 'rouge a levres'  (no 11). I think it's a good lipstick, as it is not expensive ( like all Rimmel products) and I found it quite moisturising as well, though not very long lasting. 

Once at the hotel , we ate and ate and ate ... omnomnomnomnom ... Yummm !! Everything was sooo delicious !! 

After all that food, we went to Baystreet, so I changed my blazer to a brown faux-leather jacket, and my red shoes in a brown one ( which is much more comfortable than the other!) Also, I removed the necklace and undid the first two buttons of the shirt ... and Voilaa !! in 5 seconds , the look turned from being smart to casual ! ( I had brought the brown jacket and shoes with me and left them in the car, because in my description it sounded like i made a magic or something !) 

Once at baystreet, I ended up falling in love with the glasses in the picture below, and I bought these really cute owl earings :) soo looking forward to wear them ! 

Thankyou for reading :) and I really hope you enjoyed it ! 

much love !

Ruth x x 

Baby Steps :3

I finally got the courage to start this ! 

I've been following Makeup and Fashion gurus and bloggers these last 3 years and I can say that all I know about fashion and makeup , i got it from them. I really get inspired by their style, and usually gather ideas from different gurus and create my version of makeup look or outfit. I've been dreaming to start my own blog since last year, but I never found the courage to start. I worried about what people might say, maybe they'll judge me and think I'm bragging. But a very wise person today told me , that whatever you do , you can never be liked by everyone , so might as well do what you like and follow your dreams !! 

I talked about it to some dear friends , and i was impressed by their enthusiasm ! I'm really glad i have my friends to support me in this, and so I rolled up my sleeves and started writing my first blog post ! :3 

Amor de Girasol means Sunflower love , in Spanish. I looove Sunflowers , they represent positivity and looking at the bright side of everything, smiling and growing up to a better self :) 

Here I want to talk about what fashion means to me and not only fashion and makeup, and maybe I'll inspire some of you , just like I was inspired by others. Just keep following me and you'll know what I'm talking about =p =p 

To me , looking good is only the result of feeling good. You cannot pretend that people like you, and believe in you, if you don't believe in yourself  Once you accept your flaws and be happy of who you are , you will transmit happiness and people see the best in you. Fashion and Makeup make you look good yes, but you should use them to highlight your natural beauty, not to hide yourself!! Never try to look like everybody else, cos you are unique , and only you can be you ! Accept compliments , and learn from constructive criticism that your loved ones may give you. 

Choose friends who want your best and that make you happy , Do what you love and makes you smile, Love everyone as long a s you live , and Laugh as long as you breathe!! 

much love ! 

Ruth x x