London Summer

London Summer by karenussene featuring trench coats

New Look trench coat / River Island jacket / MANGO trench coat / River Island jacket / Boohoo Harriet Collarless Scuba Crepe Duster

EN: First of all how crazy that we are already in July?!?! And then for those of us that live in London what kinda of a Summer is this? As I sit here writing this post it has rained already three times and in between a bit of sunshine, geez talk about a bipolar weather.

And as stupid as it sounds it makes my life harder in order to decide what to dress. You see rain you think okay I will wear my Parka/Trench coat but it's not cold so I will wear a lighter jacket but it's not long enough to protect a bit of my legs from the rain ssoooo the solution is a Duster/Lightweight Trench/Lightweight Parka (it's brand names it something different). It's a long coat but still very light. Yesterday I ordered my online and I hope it fits me nicely.

PT: Em primeiro lugar nem dá para acreditar que já estamos em Julho! E para aqueles que vivem em Londres que nem eu mas que raio de Verão é este? Então eu estou aqui a escrever este post já choveu três vezes e entre chuvaradas o sol resolve dar uma Olá, nooossa nunca vi tempo mais bipolar.

Pode parecer estúpido mas isto dificulta-me a vida quando tenho que decidir o que vestir. Ora se estiver a chover eu penso vou usar uma Parka mas não está frio então vou usar uma casaco mais leve mas esse não é longo o suficiente para proteger as minhas pernas da chuva entãoooooo a solução é um Duster/um Trench leve/uma Parka leve (cada marca dá um nome diferente a este estilo de casaco). É basicamente um casaco longo mas feito em geral com um material leve.

Ontem encomendei um online espero que me sirva como deve ser.

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Warm me up! #2

Warm Me Up #2 - Parkas by karenussene featuring VILA

Boohoo / Zara coat / Pull Bear black parka, $130 / VILA coat, $140 / VILA coat, $140 / Zara coat / Navy blue military coat, $68 / Fur coat, $26

EN: The weather in the U.K. is getting colder and colder and I started noticing that even though my Zara coat is lovely is not warm enough for this weather, plus I can't put to many shirts on when I use that coat because the sleeves are too tight. So I've been thinking of buying a new coat.

You see so many big coats that are expensive and you think "Oh this is probably very warm." and it ends up not being warm at all, let me tell you this has happened to me countless times. Recently my cousin bought a parka from NEXT and it really got me thinking and I might buy a parka as well. And her is perfect because you can remove the inside and you can still use the parka during the Spring for those annoying rainy days in London.

Here are some of the jackets that I found on the interwebs. I still don't know if I get a black one, dark navy blue or khaki. Sales are just around the corner :D. 

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Outfit #14 - London Days

Outfit #14 by karenussene featuring leather bags

Lareida white long sleeve top, $110 / Zara coat / Forever New jeans, $58 / Acne Studios black leather boots / The Cambridge Satchel Company leather bag / Topshop midi ring / Silver ring, $5.74 / Wrap shawl / Victoria's Secret lips makeup / Essie nail polish, $26

EN: Hello Bananas!

Lately I've been having a bit of a blogger-block, by that I mean I don't know what to Blog or talk about sometimes over here. And the fact that I don't have my own laptop doesn't make things any easier, I can't properly settle down  on someone else's computer/laptop. Plus add to the equation the fact that I'm still looking for a job, I've sent a bunch of CVs and now I'm waiting for answers, in the mean time some have replied saying no. 

Anyways I made today I little outfit post, it's basically what I've been wearing over here in London on a everyday basis. The days are getting colder but still bearable. Jeans and a simple shirt, my pistol boots (or sneakers for a fast passe day), a light scarf, a black bag, lately I've been loving dark blue nail polish, my makeup as been very minimal but I always put something on my lips, my jewelry is also very minimal aaaannnddd to top it all of my lovely Zara coat.

Before I left Portugal I managed to buy a Zara coat that I was eyeing for some weeks. And thank God I bought it because in Portugal was 59€ but over here in the U.K. is £79. Oh yeah Zara is expensive over here in the U.K., I didn't go very often to Zara while in PT and now I don't think I can afford it over here, although they have aaammaaaazing coats, jackets, shoes, bags and accessories.

Anyways that is all for now. Wish me luck!

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Some people read the Newspaper in the morning... I read Blogs #5

EN: Hello Bananas! Today I will share with you some of the Fashion Blogs that I follow.

PT: Olá Bananas! Hoje irei partilhar convosco alguns Blogs de Moda que eu sigo.

Karla Deras from Karla's Closet, from what I know she lives in the USA.

Wishlist #3

Wishlist #3 by karenussene featuring a black faux leather mini skirt

Zara lined jacket / H&M black faux leather mini skirt, $23 / Pull&Bear black booties boots, $78 / H&M black flat, $23 / Zara black heel shoes / H&M vintage black purse, $39 / Mango black bracelet / Lip gloss

EN: Hello Bananas!

Here in Portugal we are still full-on Summer. Last year Fall/Autumn only starter creeping in mid-October, I have no idea how is going to be this year but anyways by that time I will be in London so things might be different over there.

Although it's crazy hot here, the Autumn/Winter Collections are already popping in stores and all I want now it's black clothes... well actually, all year long I want black clothes but when you live in a hot country with temperatures from 30º to 40º C degrees, it is hard to walk around dressed in black, it's kind of a suicidal mission.

PT: Olá Bananas!

Se vocês vivem em Portugal sabem muito bem que o Verão está longe de acabar. No ano passado o Outono só começou lá para meio de Outubro, não sei como será este ano mas até lá de qualquer das formas estarei em Londres por isso as coisas provavelmente vão ser um pouco diferentes por lá.

Embora esteja uma braza por aqui, as colecções de Outuno/Inverno já começam a aparecer nas lojas e tudo o que eu quero agora é roupa preta... bem eu na verdade quero roupa preta o ano inteiro mas quando se vive numa terra com temperaturas entre 30º a 40º C graus, é um pouco complicado andar por aí com roupa preta, é uma missão suícida.

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Wishlist #2

Wishlist #2 by karenussene featuring short dresses

Topshop short dress, $92 / Steve Madden sandals / Proenza Schouler satchel style handbag / Skull ring / NEW WOMENS NAVY BLUE PU LEATHER TRIM SKATER SKIRT MINI PARTY HIGH... / 55 DSL Blusenkleid DRIPDROP, $200

 

EN: Hello Bananas!

Today I was browsing around Fashiolista and these are some of the items that coat my attention the most.

PT: Olá Bananas!

Hoje andava eu pelo website Fashiolista e estas são algumas das coisas que me chamaram mais atenção.

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Outfit #13 - Let's go to the beach

Outfit #13 - Let's go to the beach by karenussene featuring folding glasses

ASOS swim top, $24 / Old Navy / Victoria's Secret cotton bag / Ray-Ban folding glasses / Snap back cap, $51 / The Body Shop cosmetic, $8.21 / Nivea / ROXY Swept Away Towel

EN: Hello Bananas! In the last 2 weeks I've been to the beach already 4 times. It might not be much for some of you but for me it is. Lately traveling to the beach, although is more accessible it's getting more and more expensive, I've been lucky enough to go with some of my friends by car.

I've never been crazy about getting tanned but over the last 3 years I die for one. Since 2009 I've been leaving abroad in countries where the sun is a bit shy and there's no proper beaches so whenever I return to Portugal I'm "kinda of" pale and desperate for some colour.

When I go to the beach I try not to forget my cap - to protect my head of course -, my sun glasses - so that I don't spend all day squinting my eyes -, a lip balm because I have dry lips - and sun block - although I want to get tanned, I don't want any skin problems. And even using sun block I still can tanned but at least it's a healthy tan and not a sun burn.
Remember girls  ALWAYS use sun block, I'm sure you don't want to get skin cancer or have horrible skin when you get older.

What are your beach essentials?

P.S.: I really want a Tribal/Aztec bikini even though I don't need a new bikini right now lol.

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Trend | Tribal/Aztec Print

EN: Hello Bananas! So first of all the whole Tribal/Aztec print thing is not news for me but this year I think the trend is full on with skirts, shorts, dresses, leggings, nail art, bags, accessories and shoes. Basically everything.

Do you guys like this trend? I actually bought a black and white tribal/aztec print skirt last month but I haven't used it yet because I have no idea how to pair it with so I'm using the power of the Internet to get some inspiration.

Do you have any suggestions?

Wishlist #1

Wishlist #1 by karenussene featuring chanel nailpolish

The Ragged Priest cotton varsity jacket, $76 / Mint green shoes / Rebecca Minkoff shoulder bag / Zara handbag / Makeup brush / Lock It Up 2.0 MODEMUSTHAVES, $19 / Chanel nailpolish

EN: Hello Bananas! You've seen this type of posts around in the BlogOspehere at some point and mine is no different.

Today I was at Fashiolista and there were a few things that I really wish I had them in my life... but I can't have them... for the time being.

What do you guys most wish for right now?

PT: Olá Bananas! Vocês de certeza que já viram este tipo de post pela BlogOesfera e o meu não será muito diferente.
Hoje passei pelo Fashiolista e houve algumas coisas que adorava ter tipooooo AGORA na minha vida... mas de momentos não posso.
O que é vocês mais gostariam de ter agora?

- Shiseido Brush - Since I saw that brush in someone's makeup tutorial I was like I NEED TO HAVE IT!

- Black Varsity7 Denva Jacket from Topshop by The Ragged Priest - It's In and it has spikes, what more can I want?

- Zara Envelope Bag - Since I saw Lilly Pebbles with one, it was like Love at first sight. Today I was in Zara but I only saw that envelope bag attached to another popular Zara bag from last year, I was like "what the hell?" but there is suppose to be a separate version as you can see in the picture and it's pretty affordable about 12,95€ I think.

- Golden Chain Necklace - Yep I want one of those too.

- Rebecca Minkoff Skylar Mini White Bag - Isn't adorable? And expensive as fudge, about 195€ (250$) FFUUUUUUU.

- Channel 583 Taboo nail polish - AMAZING! I feel like I'm looking into space.

- Mandy Mint Pumps - I haven't giving up getting a pair of shoes like this style. I can't afford Jeffrey Campbells (The Foxy's) right now and in Portugal SEASIDE has a cheaper version but the quality hhuuummm it doesn't look like it will last long.

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Outfit #12 - Festival Season

Outfit #12 - Festival Season by karenussene featuring barry m

Miss Selfridge / Glamorous denim short shorts, $23 / Topshop studded shoes / Zara mini handbag / Casio silver watch, $32 / ASOS , $12 / Silver bangle, $7.76 / Meadowlark onyx ring, $355 / Barry M , $4.36 / Models Own orange nail polish, $7.78 / Racerback top

EN: Hello Bananas! We are in May and you know what that means... Festival Season has started!

Now I haven't been to a concert (like a big proper one) in freaking ages. Living where I live is a big disadvantage so I can't go as much as I wished and I always end up not having money when it's time for Festivals :/.

Anyways today's outfit is what I would where if I would go to a open spaced concert. Let's be realistic, in a concert you can end up staying up for hours, so I need flat shoes, here in Portugal during Summer time it is hot has hell and I will bring a jacket because depending where the concert is at, the nights sometimes - soooometimmeesss - can be a bit chilly.

Are you guys going to any concert/festivals this Summer?

PT: Olá Bananas! Estamos em Maio e para quem vive em Portugal sabe que a época de Festivais está mesmo ao virar da esquina.

A última vez que fui a um concerto - daqueles mesmo à séria - faz ooohhh anos. Uma das razões é por causa de onde eu vivo por isso não posso ir com muita frequência e também calha nunca ter dinheiro na altura dos Festivais :/.

De qualquer das formas o outfit de hoje é o que eu usaria num concerto ao ar livre. Sejamos realistas, num concerto uma pessoa passa horas em pé por isso preciso de sapatos rasos, aqui em Portugal vocês sabem bem como são as temperaturas no Verão e levaria um casaco porque às vezes - àààsss veeeezes - dependendo da zona, faz um briolezinho à noite.

Vocês vão a algum concerto/festival este Verão?

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Suit Up for Spring!

EN: Hello Bananas! Well this last week I came across a lot of suits outfits in many different websites. Do you like suits? Are you a suit type of gall? I like them, whether simple or pattern, monochrome or full of colour.
Here are some of my favourite suit outfits.

PT: Olá Bananas! Bem esta semana encontrei um montão de fatos em diferentes websites, concidência? Talvez sim, talvez não. Vocês gostam de fatos? Eu gosto, sejam eles simples ou com padrões, monocrómaticos ou coloridos.

Aqui ficam alguns dos meus fatos favoritos.

Some people read the Newspaper in the morning... I read Blogs #4

EN: Hello my Lovely Bananas! Today I have for you another post about the Blogs that I enjoy reading. 

So let's go!

Rihanna for River Island

EN: Hello Bananas! I few months ago I told you that Rihanna was teaming up with clothe brand River Island to do a collection. And a couple of weeks ago it was the London Fashion Week and the clothes were finally revealed. In my opinion, the clothes are very Rihanna (current) style, the collection seems to be inspired by the 90's underground, very minimalistic style and most clothes are either white, black or grey, with a few colour pieces like yellow ad red and denim blue. 

Below you can see some videos with the Fashion Show. So what do you guys think about the collection? Would you personally buy anything? There are certain pieces that I like, like the cap, the bag, the boots and some of the dresses.

Some people read the Newspaper in the morning... I read Blogs #3

EN: Hello Bananas! This is the third time I'm doing this type of post, last time some of you seemed to have liked it and didn't know some of the Bloggers that I mentioned. Let me know what you guys think about it.

PT: Olá Bananas! É  a terceira vez que faço um post deste género, da última vez algumas meninas gostaram até porque não conheciam algumas das Bloggers que tinha mencionado. Digam-me se sempre curtem deste tipo de posts.

ZARA Spring/Summer Collection 2013

EN: Hello Bananas! Like I already expressed in a few posts I can't wait for Spring and Summer to come along and by watching these type of videos (about Spring and Summer Collections) does not help! 

PT: Olá Bananas! Como já falei em outros posts meus eu mal posso esperar pela a Primavera e o Verão e provavelmente ver este tipo de vídeos (relacionado com as colecções para a Primavera e o Verão) não ajuda nada!

Primark Spring/Summer Collection 2013

EN: Hello Bananas! As I was sitting in my bedroom and looking out of my windows this morning it was raining like crazy bananas and I immediately started thinking of warmer weather and wearing less clothes. Two days ago I came across some new videos of Primark for the new Spring & Summer collection for 2013. In general I like what I see, although most of the trends we kinda already seen last year, with the pastels, neons, paisley, lace, sporty etc.

Nevertheless, something interesting in fact is that Primark is going launch a Sports line. Well I'm not 100% if it is something new but is definitely the first time that I (personally) noticed such clothing items.

PT: Olá Bananas! Estava eu aqui no meu quarto de manhã a olhar pela janela e estava a chuver a potes e imediatamente comecei a pensar em tempos mas quentes e de usar menos roupa. À dois dias vi uns vídeos sobre a nova colecção para a Primavera e Verão da Primark. No geral eu gosto mas ao mesmo tempo muito do que vemos são tendências do ano passado como as cores em tons de pastel, neons, o padrão paisley, renda, estilo desportivo etc...

No entanto, algo de interessante é que a Primark vai lançar uma linha desportiva. Bem eu digo que vai lançar porque é a primeira vez que eu (pessoalmente) tenha notado tais roupas.

Some people read the Newspaper in the morning... I read Blogs #2

Hello Bananas! I haven't done one of these in ages, since last year to be exactly, you can read it [here]. I like reading Blogs (DUH) and everyday while I have my breakfast I like to catch up. Now I follow maaany Blogs but there are a some that I like to keep up with on a daily basis :P. 

The woman behind 5 Inch and Up is Sandra, she is a Fashion Blogger originally from Finland but currently living in London U.K..

Outfit #8

Outfit #8 by karenussene featuring a leather mini skirt

Studded shirt, $30 / Pull&Bear studded denim jacket, $64 / Amen. leather mini skirt, $335 / House Of Holland suspender tight / Wedge heels / Proenza Schouler satchel handbag / Onyx earrings / Tory Burch leather glove / AllSaints knit hat

EN: Yesterday I decided to play around at Polyvore and this is what happened. During Fall/Winter I'm a major sucker for Burgundy - or Oxblood something that I never heard before but this year is popping out everywhere - it's one of my favourite colours, next to black, grey, dark blue, yellow mustard and forest green for Fall/Winter. Do you guys like it?

PT: Ontem decidi brincar no Polyvore, e foi isto que aconteceu. Durante o Outono/Inverno eu amo o Bordeaux (cor-de-vinho) - ou Oxblood sei lá, algo que nunca ouvi na vida e agora está em todo lado - é uma das minhas cores favoritas juntamente com o preto, cinzento, azul escuro, amarelo mostarda e verde bem escuro para o Outono/Inverno. Gostaram?
 

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Warm me up! #1

Image via Tumblr.

Hello everyone! Today's post is about jackets and coats :). I went over to Polyvore and made this collage with some of my favourite jackets and coats of the moment. Starting off with the one of the picture above, every time I see it I die a little lol. The Whistles Marlon Quilted Leather Jacket can be found at ASOS - it's correctly out of stock - it costs €409.76/£295.00 (uufff kick in the balls) but  I managed to find the same jacket at House of Fraiser and they only have size 8 online... guess many people like it haha. For me this is the currently THE perfect leather jacket. I have one leather jacket in black but it is a bit cropped, basically ends a bit after my boobs and I wanted something longer in black. You can see a video of Sunbeamsjess [here] in order to see more details at 7:30 of the amazing leather jacket.

Than you can see below a bunch of other jackets that I also fancy. Do you like any of them?

Fall/Winter Jackets+Coats 2012 by karenussene featuring mary portas

Mexx , $180 / Mink Pink , $200 / Leather coat, $135 / Karl Lagerfeld , $285 / Whistles leather jacket, $470 / Dorothy Perkins / Mexx , $180 / Dorothy Perkins / Motorcycle jacket, $240 / Mary Portas , $160 / Coat / Manteau Mielleuse

Image taken from Zara.PT.

Then there is this coat from Zara I love the shape/style, I don't dislike the colour but I would prefer in Black. YES I LOVE BLACK. You can see the black version of this coat in this video from So Totally Vlog [here] at 5:21. Also you can see Andy Torres' latest Blog post, she is also wearing the black version of the coat [here]. I think that it's the same model, if not there are very very similar.

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Bag Addiction #1

Bag Addiction #1 by karenussene featuring a satchel bag

3.1 Phillip Lim satchel bag / Versace handbag / Zara bag / Zara leather bag / CÉLINE handbag / Alexander Wang suede handbag, $560 / 3.1 Phillip Lim leather bag / Proenza Schouler satchel handbag / Givenchy / Givenchy handbag, $2,010 / 3.1 Phillip Lim / Marni leather shoulder bag / The Downing The Cambridge Satchel Company, $210 / Shop online Supertrash, $205

EN: Hi everyone! How don't know about you guys but I'm obsessed with bags. If money was no obstacle I would probably spent it most on shoes, accessories, technologic stuff and BAGS! 

As you can see bellow the picture there is the information regarding the price of these bags and most of them are no cheap >.<. I think the cheapest is the one on the bottom left from Zara it's like close to 30€.

You can see an old post of mine [here] regarding my Bags collection, none of them are Designer bags, it's all from random affordable shops, Primark, River Island, H&M, Aldo, Stradivarius, etc... but still I like them... well duh that's why I bought them haha.
Whisch one is your favourite?

PT: Olá a todos! Eu não sei como é para vocês mas eu sou obcecada por malas. Se o dinheiro não fosse problema eu provavelmente gastaria a maior parte em sapatos, acessórios, cenas tecnologicas e MALAS!

Como podem ver por baixo da imagem tem a informação dos preços de algumas das malas e a maior parte delas não são baratas >.<. Eu acho que a mais barata é a última do lado esquerdo que é da Zara e ronda os 30€.

Vocês podem ver um post antigo meu [aqui] sobre a minha colecção de malas, nenhuma delas é de grande Designers, é tudo de lojas mais que conhecidas, Primark, River Island, H&M, Aldo, Stradivarius, etc... mas mesmo assim eu gosto delas... duh fui por isso que as comprei ora essa haha.
Qual delas é a vossa favorita?

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