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Life

Rock the Case

16th March 2017

Tech-savvy morning routine.

I lead a very busy lifestyle and technology helps me to get through the day. As a freelance Content Developer, most of my day-to-day tasks happen on my smartphone: I answer emails, tweet, read the news, edit pictures and double tap on my favourite Instagram posts. *cheeky face* I’m so super glued to my iPhone that I even dream about it. Don’t believe me? Then take a look at my morning routine, endorsed by many of my close friends:

Press snooze on my 7am alarm and debate whether I should go to the gym now… or after work… or ever.
Wake up after the third snooze of my 7am alarm. The first thing to be grateful for: chilled wake-up sounds added in the latest iOS update!
Be confused for at least 30 seconds about what is going on in my life.
Spend at least 15 minutes getting lost in the ‘rabbit hole’ that is my Instagram feed.
Toss on whatever clothing piece is on the floor near my bed and walk to the kitchen.
Have my daily freshly-squeezed lemon juice.
Prepare a simple breakfast such as porridge or a toast.
Add everything onto MyFitness Pal. Squander 5 minutes doing that.
Shimmy my way over to the bathroom, hoping that no one else is in there… Then quietly play “The Great British Breakfast” playlist in the shower.
Go back to my bedroom to dress and leave… BUT instead, inevitably end up watching random videos on YouTube: starting with the latest Apple rumours then moving onto the best untucked moments on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Wasting no less than 15 minutes doing that.
Realise that I have to leave in 5 minutes and there’s not enough time left to order Starbucks or take a selfie.
Quickly pick my favourite iPhone case and storm out of the flat.

This is pretty much me every morning. Sounds pretty ridiculous, right? I’m sure you do exactly the same!

Finding the right iPhone case.

iPhones are great devices that keep us connected and make us more productive. However, these devices are also prone to all kinds of damage, from surface scratches to complete destruction.

From the minute I receive my brand new smart phone, I am very conscious about getting a quality case for it. I spend hours online browsing through thousands of styles and quite often I end up being without one. *sad face* It’s not easy to find an accessory for my phone that fits my personality and is also very durable.

Luckily, I discovered caseable. Their mission is to celebrate individuality. They combine design and protection, functionality and art, to produce custom smartphone hard cases for almost every device possible. As much as I would like to create my own case, I am not so creative as to design one myself (very self-critical here, for now). Instead, I browse through hundreds of artist designs available at caseable. Their design catalogue is very diverse. Therefore, I always find something that perfectly adds up to my quirky personality. This time, I chose “Kiss” by Mark Ashkenazi, because it features a cartoon of two men kissing (obviously), whilst the colour theme matches my current styling mood. I’m all about bright reds, navy blues and crispy clear whites – just like the cardigan I’m wearing right now!

Make sure you check caseable out and use code ‘MRSALT2017‘ to get 20% off your order. Valid until the end of April.

#RockTheCase

SHOP: Smartphone Hard Case from caseable | Red Cardigan from Zara

Thanks to caseable for sponsoring this post.

Style

Double Trouble

13th March 2017

Double denim can be a tricky trend to pull off, but when it’s done properly – it can be the most practical, stylish and versatile wardrobe staple you can wear.

In the past, I was not always a fan of denim. It’s one of those textiles that make me look either super cool or embarrassingly lame. Lately, I started to experiment more with my style to see what looks good on me. I started to embrace the Canadian Tuxedo and as it turns out – it looks rather flattering on me. Is there a denim-on-denim appreciation page on Facebook that I can join? *wink*

This is probably the most classic way of wearing double denim – light and relatively in the same shade.White trainers and socks are essential (just saying). Also, adding a bright colour to this overall look breaks up the monotony.

This season, I am very obsessed with bright reds, so expect to see more of those in my future posts. Spring is almost here – take risks – life’s too short for wearing neutral colours only!

SHOP: High Neck Sweater from Zara | Denim Shirt from H&M | Relaxed Skinny Jeans from H&M | Trainers from Le Coq Sportfit (similar)

Style

Feisty Parrots

8th March 2017

Embroidery of two feisty parrots.

Let’s face it… dress codes can be quite daunting. Whether it’s a fancy dinner or a themed party, a specific dress code requires a lot of fore-thought and planning. As someone who dresses up for the weekend every day, adding the “smart” detail to my wardrobe has always been a challenge… A fun little challenge, to be fair! *insert smiling devil emoji here*

Last week I was invited to a gala dinner in Covent Garden. The dress code was – of course – smart casual. For this occasion, I paired checked suit trousers with a classic white shirt and a darker embroidered jumper. Since the embroidery appliqués are on trend this season – I got myself two feisty parrots from Zara. Aren’t they cute?! They definitely complete this overall look.

When in doubt, match neutral colours with bright embroidered appliqués. The bigger the better!

Styling tip: Make your shirt details stand out by pulling out cuffs and having collar over sweater. Bonus points for those who have cufflinks and a matching bangle bracelet. *thumbs ups*

SHOP: Parrots Sweatshirt from Zara | Checked Suit Trousers from Zara | Classic Shirt from River Island (similar) | Bangle Bracelets from ASOS | Medium Round Lens Sunglasses from Euro Accessories

Events / Style

Black Shed Expanded

28th February 2017

Art enthusiast.

Sundays are fun-days! Instead of waking up slightly hungover and ordering a KFC family bucket for one, I spend my Sundays at art exhibitions. From Tate to Saatchi, art is where I find myself!

Last week, my plan was to see Do Ho Suh’s “Passage/s” exhibition at Victoria Miro. Sadly, my best friend and I travelled all the way to Islington to find out that Victoria Miro is closed on Sundays… I mean, WTF?!

Luckily, Parasol Unit Foundation for Contemporary Art was open next door. It currently exhibits Tschabalala Self’s expressive and dynamic works of the human figure. Loads of naked silhouettes and body parts. Veeery controversial!

Right at the back, there’s a large urban shed structure installed, upside-down and seemingly mid-explosion (pictured. The interior is bright, acid-yellow like – looks pretty cool. It reminded me of that crazy shed party I’ve been to in London Fields several summers ago… *awkward pause* But let’s save this twisted little story for another time.

This extraordinary light sculpture was created by London-based artist Nathaniel Rackowe. It’s called Black Shed Extended.

Layers game strong with an oversized denim jacket.

On my artsy days out I like to wear something extra cosy and comfortable. Hence why I chose this oversized denim jacket from ASOS and a classic black hoodie from Illusive London. It really is a match made in the black shed, especially with the salt and pepper look I’m going for. *books a haircut appointment, immediately*

SHOP: Oversized Denim Jacket in Bottle Green from ASOS | Hoddie from Illusive London | Jeans from ALLSAINTS (similar)

VISIT: Nathaniel Rackowe: Black Shed Expanded at Parasol Unit Foundation For Contemporary Art. Open until 12th of March.

Events / Style

London Fashion Week

22nd February 2017

Another fashion week has come to an end.

Twice each year, London Fashion Week lands in the city. Fashion designers and all sorts of style-obsessed creatures come out of their closets (literally) to showcase their fashion-forward looks for seasons to come. Last weekend, the city was booming with fashionistas from all over the world, serving larger-than-life realness to the world. I’ve met so many interesting people in the streets and at various events throughout the weekend that whose images I can’t wait to share.

For my first day at LFW, I decided to pair a tartan biker jacket from Sixth June with a trouser/skirt combo from ASOS. I felt like going reverse highland dress for this occasion because it’s very unconventional – just like me! #MarcJacobsEffect