Places: Laduree

Welcome to another post from my monthly series where I recommend a place I love. I should have probably started the series with Laduree, because it truly is one of my favourite. I've been there countless of times, with friends and on my own. I visited all three in London (Covent Garden, Harrods, Burlington Arcade Piccadilly) and one in Paris so far. I will very likely visit another one when I go to Paris in March. And they have it in NYC and recently opened in LA and other locations too and one day I'm hoping to visit them all. There's just something about them I love.
It feels decadent but affordable, the coffee is good and they also have a great selection of teas. And don't get me started on the desserts! They are famous for their macarons (salted caramel and pistachio are my favourite) and if you haven't you definitely must try them, but the other desserts are to die for too. I definitely recommend Ispahan (the pink one below with fresh raspberries) but anything you order, you will love it.
They are also great for Afternoon tea and their Club sandwich is delicious.
Have you been to Laduree? Which one is your favourite? And what dessert do you love? I'd love to hear.
(For details on what I'm wearing visit this post.)

 Have a stylish day.


Adela

Fluffy coat

coat, bag Chanel, dress Self portrait, boots Nicholas Kirkwood

How about this fluffy number? I call it my man repeller's coat because I imagine men must hate it. But I dress for myself and not men so who cares. And I happen to love it. Although with Valentine's day fast approaching and my goal for next month being finding a Valentine maybe I should change my approach..

What do you think? Can I meet a man wearing this coat?

On another note, I wish we were past coat weather. I am truly fed up with winter and cold now. I'm a warmer weather person and spring is my favourite season and I literally can't wait for it to come. Especially as I already booked a little trip to Paris at the end of March (I hope it will feel like spring by then).

Who's had enough of winter now? How are you coping with this cold?

Have a stylish day.

Adela

Easy does it

jeans Zara, boots Nicholas Kirkwood, jumper, coat Zara, bag Chanel

Sometimes there's nothing better than throwing on your trusted items and knowing they just work. Like a pair of favourite skinny jeans, over the knee boots that are comfy and chic (and my most worn item throughout winter), jumper that adds a little colour to your outfit and a classic coat that goes with everything.

Those are the pieces that will stand the test of time and whether you invest or get them on the high street, they will last you and always make you feel put together. This is such outfit for me and it seems to fit many occasions too.

My perfect Sunday consists of visiting a museum or gallery, meeting friends for a meal or coffee and cake and maybe a spot of retail therapy and this look is comfy, easy but works for those occasions.

What do you think? What are your trusted go to items?

Have a stylish day.

Adela

It's a wrap

Coat ASOS (old), dress via ASOS (it's on sale now)!, bag Valentino, OTK boots Nicholas Kirkwood, brooch Chanel, YSL arty ring

I like to wrap up. I love wrap dresses and coats because they add definition to your waist (even if it's nearly non-existent like mine). I can't believe I'm telling you my biggest secret. Yes my body shape is quite rectangular and belted and wrapped items are the perfect way to disguise that and create an illusion of a waist.

And how great is this dress. Not only it is cut on the bias (very flattering on most shapes) the diagonal stripes are slimming and elongate the body (ok at 5'11'' I don't need that..). But still. I love it. It's very easy to wear and perfect for every day.

Talk about January blues done the right way.
On another note, you may have noticed today is Friday 13th. I am slightly superstitious so I'll extra careful with everything and hope you will be too ;) And don't forget to wrap up!

Have you got any styling secret you're willing to share?

Have a stylish day.

Adela

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

Looking back at this year there were some not so great moments, but there were definitely some really good ones. I've been wanting to travel more and by going home to Czech republic twice, Paris 3 times and Cyprus and Rome, I think I've done quite well there. I am already booking Paris for my birthday in March and hoping to visit Venice and NYC next year so let's hope that all goes well.

 The thing I am most pleased about though is getting back to blogging and I have some big plans for next year in that regard. I am planning to start posting more often soon, with more beauty and lifestyle posts coming. I would love to know what posts do you enjoy reading and want to see more of.

What has been your favourite look of this year?

What are your dreams and goals for 2017?

Have a stylish day.

Adela

Little red dress

Dress also comes in black, OTK boots Nicholas Kirkwood, clutch Miu Miu, lipstick Tom Ford Luciano

I bought this dress in a longer version in the summer (in pink) and had so many comliments on it and absolutely love it and can't wait to wear it again. So when the red shorter version popped up I knew it would be perfect with OTK boots and for the festive season - it was a no brainer. I had to get it. Especially as it's only £25! I am seriously tempted to get the black one as well.

And where better show it off than in front of Cartier. It's the best looking shop right now and how nice it would be to find something in a little red box under the Christmas tree? A girl can dream..

But back to the dress. I already wore it twice and plan to wear it loads over the following couple of weeks. What's not to like? Both the fit and flare shape and the off the shoulder neckline are super flattering and the red is a really nice shade that suits most colours. Trust me I am very pale and not many shades suit me. Also I am tall (5'11') and can just get away with the length so tall girls take notice.

Who's excited for Christmas? (*raises hand)

Have a stylish day.

Adela