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Hello my dears! How are you all holding up after Easter break? I had the best time during the break but now I am back to my everyday routine with work and college essays and I am just swamped. Even though my schedule is pretty hectic, my little Easter getaway really fuelled me and motivated me to keep going. I also wanted to get this post out of the way so I can start working on other, exciting things for you!

Anyways, this is another post for AXDW. In case you missed the last one, you can check it out and discover my outfit, my makeup and my favorite looks from the shows.

For the 4th day of the shows, I wanted to put together a chic and polished look that was still feminine. I chose high-waisted striped pants in charcoal grey and a pink ladylike bag with pearls and a gold chain (my absolute favorite piece) from Stradivarius. The pants are SO comfortable and versatile and you can literally dress them up or down for so many different occasions.

My ballet pumps and my structured black coat are from Zara and they are also basic pieces in my wardrobe. Thus, I wanted a little extra detail to my look and I added a vintage see-through lace top and a bralette from Oysho underneath. To finish it off, I added gold handmade earrings from Strass Bijoux. I am beyond obsessed with this look and with how comfortable it was and I would totally wear it again!

As for my makeup, well, you can expect a full post about it in the near future 😉

The shows on the 4th day were pretty spectacular and they really impressed me and my fashion friends. Some pieces that really stood out to me were the baby blue embellished dresses from Hermina's Raea, the gorgeous ladylike dresses from Vassilis Zoulias and the dreamy summer collection from Follie Follie that really blended so nicely with the marble architectural elements of the venue.

What do you guys think about my outfit and the looks from AXDW? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! ♥

One more fashion week has come to an end, which you probably already know if you follow me on Instagram! Athens Xclusive Designers Week takes place here in Greece twice a year and I always love going. I may not adore every single bit of it (like how chaotic it is) but I do enjoy dressing up, meeting up with my friends from the industry and seeing what the designers propose for the upcoming seasons. It's like a big fashion party!

This year I only went there for two out of the five days since, over the years, I have become more eclectic and I choose to only see the designers I really like. If you've ever been to fashion week, you understand how tiring it is to attend every single show. I was very tired in advance, so I just wanted to enjoy some good quality shows.

For my outfit on the first day, I wanted to go big and I clearly didn't seem to care about the "less is more" rule. I wore loose-fitting, black, high-waisted pants from Zara, which were rather simple, so I decided to pair them with a vintage leopard print shirt and a vintage yellow jacket.

I absolutely adore the contrast and the mix n' match vibe of the look.

I didn't want to wear heels since I had to use public transportation to get there, so I opted for chic black ballerinas also from Zara and I finished the look with a vintage Chanel-looking bag and gold statement earrings from Strass Bijoux.

As for my makeup, I chose nude lips since I didn't want to overpower the yellow jacket with vivid colors. Thus, I set my focus on the eyes, with a brown smokey look and simple black wings. To finish it off I added blinding highlighter, which is always a must for me and, well, I already had bold brows to begin with.

The eyeshadows I used were Sephora brand, the lipstick, the highlighter, the blush and the contouring kit were Makeup Revolution, the eyeliner and the foundation were L'oreal, the concealer was NYX and the mascara was Max Factor.

I really liked the shows I attended, especially Olga Karaververi, Tassos Mitropoulos and Kathy Heyndels. I loved the romantic wedding dresses, the floral prints, the bomber jackets and the vivid colors and there were definitely pieces that I want to make mine and incorporate into my wardrobe!

What do you guys think about my outfit and the looks from AXDW? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! ♥

Hello my darlings! How are you this lovely day? I am so overwhelmed with work and college essays but I really wanted to upload this article since I really want to stay on track with my posts here.

Anyway, in case you didn't know, Spring Break is right around the corner and so is Easter. That is why I wanted to share with you one very popular Greek destination that everyone seems to prefer during this time of the year.

Tinos is a beautiful island located in the Aegean that attracts tons of tourists - Greeks and Foreigners - each year.

One thing that seems to be the focal point of the island is the church called Panagia of Tinos and it is by far the most coveted place to visit among religious Christians. The temple, in my opinion, is worth visiting even if you are not Christian since the interior and the exterior are both pretty impressive from an architectural aspect.

I believe that this place is great to visit, especially around Easter, even if you're not religious at all. You will find gorgeous landscapes all over the island and picturesque villages like Volax - pictured here. You can get beautifully lost in the little alleys at Chora, admire the traditional blue and white houses and soak up the famous Greek sunsets from various key places.

Since it can get rather cold around Easter time, I would suggest steering clear from the numerous, breathtaking beaches of the island. You can fully enjoy them during the warmer months but, for now, you should probably go there just for a hike. Not being able to swim during spring break could be a con but, believe me, the beautiful scenery and the blossoming landscape will reward you.

Tinos is a quieter destination when it comes to Greek islands, but that doesn't mean there won't be things for you to do. Ask the locals for advice and they will surely give you the best tips in order to explore, eat and have fun in the best way!

What do you guys think about Tinos? Have you ever visited this island? Is it on your bucket list? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! ♥

Disclaimer: All of these photos were taken by me when I visited Tinos!

Happy Women's Day my loves! I am beyond excited to be writing this post, since this day is so important.

I want to start with a little flashback. Ever since I was a little girl, my favorite thing was my barbie dolls. I had dozens, as I am sure you did too, and I devoted hours to play with them. Looking back to that time, I can understand how much that has affected me as a woman. Even though all my dolls were "different", they were all exactly the same. Some were blonde, some were brunette, some were white and some were black but, without any exceptions, they all were ridiculously similar. Their bodies, their eyes, their sleek hair, their facial structure...

As a little girl, whenever I tried to picture my life in the future, I would portray myself as one of my dolls. Tall, blonde, slim and overall perfect. It took me a while to realize how bad that was for me. Being a perfectionist in every aspect of my life, up to this day, I strive with the idea of being flawless. Even as I grow and mature, it is still difficult to convince myself that flaws are what makes us who we are.

I could go on and on about body image and social oppression, but I believe you've all heard that before. Yes, not everyone can look like a model, nobody can look exactly like a Barbie doll without surgery and there should be more diversity in our society and, of course, in our toys.

Yes, this is a blog that focuses on appearance. But I've never said that we should all look the same. My goal is to share my passion and my style with others and inspire women to express themselves and find their style.

The new Amelia Earhart Barbie doll from the Inspiring Women Barbie doll line. #ameliaearhart #inspiringwomen #Barbie #Barbiedoll #barbiecollector #barbiedesigner #billgreening

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Bill Greening (@billgreening) στις 6 Μάρ, 2018 στις 10:54 μμ PST

Now that this is clear, let's focus on four words from that previous sentence. Passion, inspire, women, express. These are the words that come to mind when I look at Mattel's new collections "Inspiring Women" and "Shero" (she + hero).

These collections include 17 new dolls, honoring real women that have changed the world. You can find dolls of the pioneer female pilot, Amelia Earhart, the legendary artist, Frida Kahlo and the mathematical genius, Katherine Johnson, who worked with NASA and helped Americans successfully go to the moon.

You can also find contemporary athletes, chefs, scientists, artists, journalists etc in these collections. All the dolls have are not alike and they are designed to resemble the face and the figure of these inspiring women. They all have flexible limbs and wear their signature clothes.

Out of all the special Barbie collections that Mattel has released over the years, this has to be by far my favorite. I am in awe of these women, of everything they have achieved and I feel so inspired looking at their work and reading about their lives.

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Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από @ megalemonia στις 7 Μάρ, 2018 στις 12:34 πμ PST

If you don't get the fascination and the importance of these collections, please let me explain. Trough the years, all our dolls were princesses, mermaids, fairies... Extraordinary creatures that make you daydream and seem befitting for little girls. But, these new ones seem to give us a very much needed reality check.

No, women don't only have a fun, vibrant side. They don't stay at home or always chill with their friends. They are not defined by their "Ken" nor by their relationship status. Our sole purpose is not to find love. Sure, that's amazing to have. But we should stop teaching girls that this should be their primary goal in life and that they should look good in order to be liked by men.

They should look good for themselves and they should do everything in their power to be better human beings every single day. Women are strong, women are warriors, women are intelligent. And they can do anything they set their mind to. Our dream shouldn't be to look pretty and get married. There is no doubt that creating a family is primal. But we shouldn't neglect everything else. We are not accessories and we certainly aren't decorations.

So, I guess, this is my advice for you. I am not going to ramble about how it's what's inside that matters. I hope you already know that by now. My point is that you are powerful. You are unique inside and out and you should use that individuality, channel what nature has blessed you with and make the most of it. You may not be fit to be a scientist or a politician. But you find your passion, find what you do best and, girl, go ahead and do it. Believe in yourself and never let anyone tell you that there is something you can't do. Never let anyone - even yourself - convince you that you are unworthy simply because you are a woman.

With 86% of US moms worried about the type of role models their daughters are exposed to, we are committed to shining a light on empowering female role models in an effort to inspire more girls. Join us by sharing your role models using #MoreRoleModels. #IWD2018 #HélèneDarroze #NicolaAdamsObe #ChloeKim #FridaKahlo #IbtihajMuhammad #KatherineJohnson #GabbyDouglas

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Barbie (@barbie) στις 6 Μάρ, 2018 στις 12:12 μμ PST

Just to be clear, being a woman doesn't make you better than men. It makes you different! We are all human and we should all have the same rights and be treated the same. But each human being is different in the best way. Women are different from men - and not inferior- and yet not two women are alike.

So embrace what makes you different. Break the pattern. Don't care about other people's expectations or opinions and do your thing. If you don't like the way people treat you or the discriminations towards women, do something. It is all in your hands. You are in charge of yourself and you can be the change. I repeat, you are p o w e r f u l!

Love yourself. Embrace the power that lies within you and celebrate your female nature! ♥

Hello my loves! How are you this lovely day? It is so sunny and warm today in Greece and it really affects my mood in the best way. The sun coming through the windows just feels so rejuvenating and gives me the energy to be very productive.

Along with springtime, of course, comes wedding season. What bride wouldn't want to get married when the weather is so wonderful and all the world seems to smile? It's the perfect time to have either an indoor or outdoor wedding with gorgeous natural light.

Also, nice weather means that you won't need to be limited to a dress with long sleeves and you won't have to wear any other garment over your wedding gown.

Now that I mentioned it, the dress is probably one of the most important decisions when it comes to planning a wedding. This is probably the one time in your life when literally everyone's eyes are set on you. You are in the spotlight and, like it or not, everyone is going to have an opinion on your gown. Other than that, wedding photos are forever and you need to pick the right dress since you're going to be looking at it in pictures for the rest of your life. You are stressing over venues, guests, invitations ...your dress shouldn't be one more think to cause you anxiety.

If you find that decision to be really hard, I am here to help! The truth is that there are so many different dress styles to choose from. Long, short, sweetheart etc. Personally, I prefer a-line wedding dresses. They are just the perfect combination of classic and modern and I believe that they flatter every body type. You can opt for a chic, clean look, or amp it up with lace, embroidery, and embellishments. You can have slits, sheer negative space, long sleeves, open back... Basically, anything you put your mind to.

And let's not forget about the mother of the bride. It's one of the most special days for her too and she needs to look amazing. I would recommend a mother of the bride dress in tea length. It's very chic and appropriate, in my opinion.

What do you guys think? What is your favorite wedding dress style? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! ♥

Hello darlings! How are you this lovely winter's day? I am currently enjoying a night in since my plans got cancelled but, truth be told, sometimes you need s little time to relax, do nothing and just be with yourself. Of course, being the workaholic I am, I decided to work on my blog 😋 But I am very pleased with everything I accomplished today so that's a win in my book!

Anyway, today I wanted to talk to you about this thing called "gymtimidation". It's been around for a while but I guess nowadays there is a name for everything. If you have never heard of it before, I am sure you have felt it. Basically, it is the feeling you get when you hit the gym after a while and everyone around you seems to be so fit, dedicated and proficient and all you can think about is your muffin top or how you can squeeze a delicious muffin in your daily routine. 😅

I believe that social media has a lot to do with that fear too. It feels like everywhere you look you can see incredibly thin or fit people, working out daily and religiously sticking to their healthy routines. That can put so much pressure on you.

The first thing you need to keep in mind is that every body is different (yes that gap was intentional). Some people can eat tons of food and not gain weight, some have the tendency to gain muscle easily and some strive for months in order to reach their body goal and still don't see the desired results. So you can work out twice a day, every day and still not look like those fitness bloggers on Instagram.

And that is perfectly fine. It is important to listen to your body and eat well and workout because it is good for you. Improving your appearance in only a plus. Give your body what it needs and don't push too hard. And if you want to look like those bodybuilders at the gym, keep in mind that they didn't always look like this, that they once were where you are and that they got where they are with hard work and dedication.

Do what feels right for you and steer clear from the extremes. And don't let others' success bring you down. Turn that fear into inspiration and, instead of dreading to go to the gym, use those people as real life motivation.

You can take a look at this chart to see that you are not alone and that, frankly, it is all in your head. Don't let anything get between you and your goals!

Have you guys ever experienced "gymtimidation"? You can share your experience with me in the comments below and don't forget to check out aaptiv.com! ♥

Hello my loves! It's been a while, I know, but my schedule is so hectic that it's a miracle I actually found the time to even make this post. Between working two jobs, going to college and trying to stay healthy and maintain a social life, I unfortunately had to cut back on something I enjoy so much. Nonetheless, I do want to get back on track with my posts.

Anyways, today I am here to discuss a very important issue, cleaning your closet. I am absolutely sure that each and everyone of you that is reading this post has at least some form of clutter in their closet. Whether it is clothes that you never wear, or old pieces that you need to throw out, or even things that you don't even remember having in there.

Cleaning your closet might sound like a dreadful thing to do but, believe me, you will feel so much better when you're done. It's like cleaning a space in you head and in your life. Plus, by getting rid of things you have no use for, you make room for new and better things to come.

You can rediscover clothes and accessories that you used to love and wear them again, you can throw away or have repaired some pieces that have holes etc. and, of course, you can donate a bunch to charity, or even to your friends.

If you are also looking for ways to maintain a clean and organised closet, my tip has to be constant care. Meaning that you need to put every garment you wear back at it's place immediately and not let it sit for days on your bed or "the chair". Other than that, a great tip is also to place your hangers facing you (the curvy back of the hanger not facing you) and place them the other way when you wear them and put them back in the closet. This way, at the end of each season, you will be able to tell which clothes you haven't worn at all, since the curvy back of those hangers will still be facing the other way.

You can use shopping as a motivation to clean since, after cleaning your closet you will not only have tons of free space but you will also be fully aware of your possessions and you will be able to shop smarter for yourself.

On that topic, it is crucial to understand that it is better for you and for the environment to purchase clothes made of organic and recyclable materials. Instead of impulse buying, you can do some research and start purchasing ethically made clothes from now on.

If you don't know where to start, you can check out this sustainable and organic clothing brand called Pact and scroll through their lovely selection of clothes with no toxic dyes or pesticides from a company that ensures the well being of their workers and their manufacturers. Pact is just one of many companies that are focusing to organic cotton

What are your thoughts on cleaning your closet and opting for sustainable, organic clothing? I sure know I am a fan! Let me know what you think in the comments below ♥

Hello my loves! How are you all this lovely day? Personally I am so overwhelmed with work and college and that is why I have been m.i.a. Anyways, I'm back with a beauty post! I know you guys enjoy these as much as I do.

Today, I am going to share with you my fall hair hacks. In my circle, it is common knowledge that hair is my ish. I have a ton and it is very long and voluminous. Anybody who needs hair tips and tricks always comes to me and I try not to fail them. I have tried plenty of things and I know what works and what doesn't and I love to help.

Singing in the shower

My first tip definitely has to be about hair washing. In my personal experience, good hair days start in the shower. It is important that you pick a shampoo that suits your hair type and not use just anything that is cheap or your roommates are using.

Another thing that you need to keep in mind, is not washing daily. I do understand that it's hard not to wash when your hair feels flat and oily and you've only just washed it the day before.
But, hear me out. Washing daily will, yes, clean your hair and your scalp - but it will also strip your skin from its natural oils (that are actually beneficial).
If you have thick and dry hair, you can get away with washing once a week. If you have normal hair just go for 2-3 times a week and, if you have very thin and oily hair, try to leave a day between washingσ.
Your hair will be stronger and it you will experience less hair loss.

Rapunzel Goals

When you have tons of long, blonde hair (like I do) it goes without saying that people will call you Rapunzel. And, like I mentioned above, that they will ask your secret for growing long hair.
I think it all has to do with the way you treat your hair. If you use heat on a daily basis (for curls, straightening etc.) you're damaging your hair. Big time. It is only natural that it will get burned over time, grow weaker and have tons of split ends. That is not a cute look.
If you want your hair to grow and be healthy you need to let it rest and embrace it's natural shape. It will thank you after a few months. If you want to use hot tools occasionally, it's fine. Just don't forget to prep with heat protectant.

If none of the above works, you might want to change your nutrition and try to be healthy from the inside out.

Take a look at more tips at the hack cards that eSalon put together for you guys and don't forget to check out their custom hair dye and learn more about their innovative methods!

What do you guys think about these hair hacks? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! ♥

Singing in the shower

Rapunzel Goals

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