Getting Ready

29 Aug posted by
Teodoras Lookbook Atlanta Style

Hello everyone,

I am sorry for being absent – I am getting ready for the “Big Trip”. I will be going on my annual Bulgaria trip and every year I ask myself the same question – what is the fashion like back home? Am I going to fit right in? Although the big cities have the same stores (ZARA, H&M), the rest of the country follows more of a local style. I am proud to say, however, that Bulgarian women are quite stylish :)

I will also make sure to visit your blogs as soon as possible – because you know what – I need an inspiration. I miss seeing both the latest trends and classic fashions, as well as the best way to style them. So I promise to say hello really soon.

xoxo, Teodora

Blazer – Banana Republic
Denim shirt – Love Culture
Skirt – Anthropologie from Alexis Suitcase
Shoes – Michael Kors
Cross-body purse – Francesca’s Collections

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Style Trilogy – Fuchsia Skirt

12 Aug posted by
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Hello everyone,

I hope you have fabulous plans for the week ahead.  I feel slightly scatterbrained tonight so I am not sure what the main topic should be for this post. You can help me:

1) How to pair a fuchsia skirt 3 – ways; hence the name of the post : Style Trilogy. Which is your favorite style? The work version is very elegant but I think the last one is my favorite. Who knew?

2) How I scored this killer pair of Badgley Mischka shoes for $70! I always admire bloggers and stylists who can consistently find and share deals. This is not the case -it was a combination of being my birthday (discount!) and being at the right place at the right time. I know, not very helpful but the store was DSW :)

3) What should I do with my hair? Although fashion styles come back, 80′s hair styles have not. I feel like it’s an 80′s video all over again. Any suggestions?

xoxo, Teodora

 

Teodoras Lookbook Style Trilogy - Fuschia Skirt

Teodoras Lookbook fuschia skirt

Skirt – Ann Taylor, Shoes – Badgley Mischka, Blazer – Banana Republic, Short – Talbots, Clutch – Talbots

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Breaking the Ice with Color Blocking

3 Aug posted by
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Hello everyone,

I have been doing a lot of color mixing this summer but I have not completely dived into the color blocking wave. I got my feet color wet with this outfit as I had my neutral and bold solid colors covered but I was missing a third, bright color to kick it up a notch. I think neon yellow would have done splendidly but the thought of buying something I may not wear a couple of months stopped me. Maybe next time I should just buy a pre-blocked dress that will do the thinking for me :)

xoxo,
Teodora

Shirt – Ann Taylor
Jeans – Target
Clutch -  Ann Taylor from Alexis Suitcase
Jewelry – Banana Republic
Shoes – Badgley Mischka (bought from DSW for $70 after discounts – yeeeeey)
Belt/Scarf – present from mommy

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She Knows the Ropes

30 Jul posted by
Teodoras Lookbook Nautical Style 3

Hello everyone,

I may not know my way around the sea, but I am “getting to know the ropes” of nautical fashion. It makes you wonder what makes this style so timeless and classic. I think its association with vacation, sun, sea (freedom), yachts (class), simplicity…I became interested in it as I purchased this navy blue, beautifully-detailed  Silvian Heach jacket from Bulgaria. Over time I realized that I don’t have to always shoot for a complete nautical outfit but I can incorporate various, small sea elements within any outfit. What are some of the typical nautical elements you ask? Navy and white stripes (as in the outfits here and here) is a no brainer but other colors like red, yellow and green will work beautifully. Any accessories that incorporate ropes, chains, and anchors will perfectly express your nostalgia for the sea. Do you love the sea the way I do?

xoxo,
Teodora

Jacket – Silvian Heach
Dress – Jealous Tomato from Alexis Suitcase
Shoes – Gianni Bini
Clutch – Michael Kors
Sunglasses – Versace
Jewelry – Banana Republic, Michael Kors, Express
Belt – vintage

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A Week in a casual business attire

19 Jun posted by
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Hello everyone,

 

How is your week so far? I hope your are in the process of planning a summer vacation or having one. But not for me. I am in the middle of a out of town business trip ( pic taken during the weekend) and here is my second business casual outfit. The first three pictures show a more relaxed version of it with rolled up sleeves, colored tank underneath and sandals. The more conservative version is buttoned up and with closed toe shoes. What do you prefer?

Skirt – Ann Taylor
Shirt – Banana Republic
Purse – Franchesca’s Collections
Shoes – Gianni Bini
Necklace – Talbots

 

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For the love of color

29 May posted by
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People create blogs with different things in mind – expressing themselves, finding supporters, making money, etc. The goal of my blog is to help me find what I really like and what comes to me naturally. I know I am drawn to fashion naturally but what I most enjoy with fashion is to be found. My blog has recently helped me re-descover my love for color – in clothes, home, beauty. I hope I don’t bore you with all this color in my daily style but it is part of my identity now.

xoxo, Teodora

Jeans – Target (Massimo)
Shirt – Banana Republic
Shoes – Gianni Bini
Purse – Francesca’s Collections
Jewelry – Betsey Johnson
Belt – Target

 

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Happy Stripes

6 May posted by
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Hello everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It has been an amazing weekend for me starting with Nadia and Alberto’s wedding reception, followed by a Saturday of furniture shopping, and today has been a great day to catch up with my blog and unwind with my hubby over home-made mojitos and hamburgers. I wore the outfit below to Nadia’s court ceremony but I feel I can wear it every single day – to work, church, brunch with the girls, you name it. I found the dress in a small local consignment store for $14 and it felt like an amazing deal  until I had to pick it up from the alterations shop. I had to have it taken in at the waist a tad bit and I assumed it will cost about $20. But no, it cost me 50 big ones and I learned my lesson to never make assumptions.

Dress – Talbots (Alexis Suitecase Consignment Store)
Jacket – Bebe
Shoes – Antonio Melani
Clutch – Michael Kors
Bracelet – Banana Republic (similar)
Earrings – Francesca’s Collections
Sunglasses – Versace (old)

xoxo

Till next time, style it up :)

Teodora

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How to Shop Consignment Like a Pro

16 Feb posted by
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Hello sweeties,
Happy Wednesday! Consignment shopping was something I was introduced to when I came to the US. It was not until recently, though, that I got really excited about consignment. Growing up in Bulgaria, I had never been to a consignment shop and probably the reason was that clothing was already very cheap. I moved to the US in 1997 and things have changed since then as brand and more trendy expensive clothing found its way to this small Eastern European country.
Here are some tips I use when I go consignment shopping:

1) Know the value of items. For example, I am not very familiar with the retail price of items such as Gucci Jeans or Loui Vuitton handbags. I know they are pricey but I don’t have the slightest idea if they are charging me the fair amount at the consignment store. If you are buying items like that, doing research in advance will be the right thing to do. On the other hand, I am very familiar with brands like Banana Republic, Guess, Talbots, etc. so I know when I see a good deal. In addition, sometimes you may get lucky and spot a higher-end item priced as a regular item and hit the jackpot! That is how I snagged my Oscar de la Renta skirt shown here. Usually, when I get something at the consignment store, the first thing I do is to get on my computer at home to see its retail value. Most often than not, I feel like I have gotten a deal.
2) Always try the items on that you want to buy regardless of how cheap they are. Even when you are familiar with the brand and have tried numerous items with that label, I recommend trying everything on. Alterations made by the previous owner and numerous washes may have changed the size and fit.
3) Don’t be afraid to bargain. The last time I did bargaining was in Turkey, at the Grand Bazaar. And I miss it – it gave me a sense of excitement and accomplishment. The type of bargaining that you do at the consignment store is by no means as aggressive. If you see the slightest deformity or tear but you think you can pull it off anyways, don’t be afraid to ask for a discount. Even if you don’t like to bargain, make sure you inspect the item thoroughly as the chances that something is not right are greater than in a regular store.
4) Visit the store often and if you like something (not too expensive) don’t hesitate to buy it. Compared to other stores, consignment stores get new items every day. Early in the week is a good time for consignment shopping as a lot of people reorganize their closets on the weekend and bring the items to the consignment store.
5) Don’t judge a book by its cover. I used to check the consignment stores websites before I visited the stores for the first time. I realized, though, that a lot of the items in the store are not on the website. I can imagine it is very time-consuming to keep up with all that inventory.
6) Be patient. Since the consignment store carries your favorite brands and hundreds of others, it can sometimes take longer to find what you like. Very often I go to the consignment shop to find an item that completes my outfit, i.e. a blue skinny belt, or a mustard cardigan, or a black clutch, etc. That way, when I get to the store, I can go straight to the belts section or to the yellow/mustard color tops section.
7) Always wash or dry clean your items after purchase. Although every time I visit a consignment store I get hit by an overpowering smell of cleanliness, I still feel more comfortable when I clean my items after purchase. It will give you peace of mind and it will make you feel like you have purchased something new.
I hope you have as much fun consignment shopping as I do. Please share any tips or experiences that you may have.
xoxo,
Teodora
Dress – Snap (consignment)
Cardigan – White House Black Market
Belt – Target
Purse – Ann Taylor (consignment)
Jewelry- Coach, Banana Republic
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Grey leopard print – Style #2

27 Jan posted by

Leopard Shirt – Express
Sleeveless Cardigan – Ann Taylor Loft
Jeans – Guess
Leather Boots – Zara
Jewelry – Betsey Johnson, Banana Republic

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Atlanta Fashion Bloggers

9 Jan posted by

This past weekend I had the pleasure of meeting five wonderful ladies with the Atlanta Meetup group “Atlanta Fashion Bloggers”. We had wonderful time over lunch sharing experiences about blogging, shopping and entrepreneurship. Here is why I believe these ladies will be in my circle for a while:

1) They are all confident, driven and willing to take risks to be successful
2) They embrace challenges and enjoy learning new things
3) They love to travel and use every opportunity to do so
4) And last but not the least, they appreciate fashion, beauty and shopping deals

I look forward to our next meetup.

 
next to me – Mariana
Iris with 20minutemakeover.com
Lola with Curvysocialite.tumblr.com and 2curvychicks.blogspot.com
Lynn with lalynnsshoppe.blogspot.com/ 
Shakira (not pictured) with shakirahightower.blogspot.com and shakirahightower2.blogspot.com

 
Skirt -ASOS
Top – Cache
Belt – Armani Exchange
Shoes – Guess
Jewelry – Betsey Johnson, Banana Republic
Gloves – Warmen from ebay
Sunglasses – Kate Spade
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