Hello again!

Hello everyone! Sorry for quite a long abscence - it's been a really hectic week and it's not even over yet! Graphically, it can be depicted as something very striped: a light stripe followed by a darker one which in its trun is followed by another stripe a few shadows lighter. But it's definitely exciting! In fact, I like it much better than getting stuck in one spot when nothing - nothing! - seems to be happening.
This outftit sort of illustrates my feelings about this striped, striped week lol
P.S. LiddieGal, please let me know when I should send your shoes. They're all ready and waiting! You can write me at marianna.branagh@yahoo.com.

Dress by Gusto Barcelona
Sandals by Espace
Silver chain necklace by Kenneth Jay
Glasses by Escada (what else is new there)
Hat by Laila Rowe

Sunset

Just found these pictures which we shot on the roof a few weeks ago. Sunset is such a magical time (even if you're not a vampire)!

And guys, don't forget the shoes giveaway http://astamundi.blogspot.com/2010/07/shoe-giveaway-round-2.html!
Dress by Bolton's
Wedges by Roger Vivier
Necklace by Laila Rowe
Sunglasses by Escada

On hats and such

I finally found the right fedora, almost at the end of summer! Even though it's super-popular this season, finding a hat that wouldn't look like it belongs on somebody else's head proved to be quite a challenge. But a couple of days ago, I was passing by Laila Rowe store, walked in and a few minutes later, emerged with my very first fedora. Of course, I had to wear it right away!
The dress (found purely by chance at http://www.smartbargains.com/) represents yet another of my favourite ongoing trends - super-maxi. It is seriously long, and I have to hold it at the side while walking. If I'm not carying anything heavy or bulky, it feels quite romantic:)

Wearing: dress by BCBG MaxAzria, fedora hat and bracelet Laila Rowe, wedges Emilio Pucci, sunglasses Escada

Urban Jungle

I suddenly realized that our coati, being a very cute animal and a shoe addict like myself, hasn't got enough coverage in my blog so far. She turned the lights off when I was working on my computer today so I took it as a hint.

Wearing: skirt and tank top Victoria Secret, scarf Oscar de la Renta, bangle Cache, sandals Lowe, sunglasses Escada

Discover your rocker's side

...and your favourite wedges. I mean, my favourite wedges, of course, slightly torn by the coati but still holding up pretty good. For about three years in a row! The only problem with them is that their level of comfortness changes all the time, from your-good-'ol-slippers to gee-I-should've-opted-for-something-comfier. I'm not sure how it happens but it's a mystery allright.

Wearing: wedges Emilio Pucci, random skirt, scarf Oscar de la Renta, tank top Victoria Secret, necklace Gilt, leather jacket BCBG MaxAzria, bag Givenchy, sunglasses Escada

Roaming around town

...in a very tight dress. Yes, this dress turned out to be just great for standing still, striking (not very challenging) poses or even making small moves but for running around Manhattan at my usual speed... khm... well, I'd say a pair of shorts would do much better. But I totally love the color - it's crushed tomato, it looks differently at the slightest change of light and it is definitely one of my favourite colors of all times. And oh, despite its tight silhouette, this dress can still be worn a la those long and serious dresses of the 19th century - by holding it at the side. It immediately turns from maxi into a somewhat midi but the mobility greatly improves.

Wearing:dress Dsquared, sandals Espace, bag Maddalena Marconi, suglasses Escada, bracelet Cache, necklace Bolton's

Dreaming of Italy

This hat that I bought a couple of weeks ago proves to be extremely versatile and goes together with a lot of things (or so it seems); the dress is new, from a company called Vfish and I think it has a certain Mediterranean feel about it. The sandals are almost vintage, although worn just a few times before 'cause they pinch, but could be forgiven because of the cute colors. And the no-less cute flower. But they still pinch!

Wearing: dress Vfish, sandals Via Spiga, hat Laila Rowe, necklace Bolton's, bag Jessica McClintock, sunglasses Escada

Midweek getaway

If you can believe the weather forecast by the House of Yahoo, my favourite kind of weather - 90s and up - is here to stay for the whole week. Yay!!! Naturally, it would be much more fun to go to the beach which I would do in the blink of an eye if I could but naturally, right now, it's impossible. So, as the closest approximation, we ventured to the nearest mini-park. Amazingly, Viggo doesn't mind the heat at all (which should mean that he is not a vampire if he wasn't so much into biting; need to get more conclusive evidence here).

Wearing: dress Ocean Splendid, shoes Betsey Johnson, Indian necklace, bracelet Rene Caovilla, headband Bolton's, sunglasses Escada

Something blue, something yellow

It finally looks like a real summer: we have had a few 80s days in a row, and yesterday was no exception. Loving it!

Wearing: shorts Motivi, top Gi Gi Florence, hat and necklace Laila Rowe, clutch Anya Hindmarch, wedges Devani, sunglasses Escada