NEW IN // Forever 21 + H&M + IKEA

I need to go shopping. And I mean serious shopping. But you know what is the problem of a 16 year old who is jobless at the moment? Whenever I go shopping with my mom (aka not my money), there is nothing that makes me clap out of excitement when I see it (yes I really do clap- like a seal nonetheless). BUT, whenever I go with a friend "just to walk around and grab a bite", I crave everything in the radius of 5 meters from me. Story of my life. 

Top + Headband: Forever21

Shoes: H&M

I never even realized how sheer this top actually is. It's practically see-through. However, I couldn't resist the stunning color. I'm a bit disappointed in the fact that I just bought my 600th button-up shirt, but I guess a girl can never have enough? I'll find excuses later.

I fell in love with this headband the minute I saw it. I've been greatly inspired by 90's punk lately, and when I spotted this beauty, I knew it would be the perfect accessory for A/W! (Escpecially for days when the rain decides to grace me with "frizzy-er" hair.).

I was looking for a pair of simple black flats as mine got ruined about a thousand years ago, but couldn't find that one perfect pair. When I saw these eggplant-purple babes (hate this word, but felt the need to use it), I sort of... well... settled for them. Probably the biggest rule of shopping I could break. I'll try to contain myself next time.

IKEA

OMG. I love Ikea. You don't even understand. I could literally spend there all day, and not get sick of it.

I'm in the process of designing my room, so hopefully a room tour is not to far away!

Let me know what you think about the stuff I got in the comments below!

x

Alona

OUTFIT // Royals.

top: twentyfourseven

skirt: zara

jacket: castro

boots: pull&bear

I've been on holiday for about a week now, and I have done pretty much nothing. I'm just hoping next week is going to more exciting. My plans: finish my current book ("The Final Detail" by Harlan Coben), start reading Jane Eyre, watch a few movies I've been dying to see for a while ("Frida", "Leon", and "Grease") and apparently the mountain of homework I completely forgot about. 

I'm already counting the days until Summer. OH. MY. GOD. SAVE. ME.

What do you think about my outfit?

x

Alona

TRAVEL // Vienna, Austria.

There is a reason for why Vienna is one of my favorite cities, if not most. Put aside the classic architecture, clean streets and tasty food. The capital of Austria has the most amazing vibe- it's never empty of laughing people. I think what I loved most though, was seeing people in the middle of the week, drinking beer in the middle of the city at 6 in the evening. Now, the reason I found it so charming and attractive is because it's not something I'm used to here in Israel, especially in the small town where I reside. People work until late hours and going out drinking is strictly a weekend tradition. Of course, In Tel Aviv- which is considered the "cultural capital" of Israel- it may be different, but for someone who lives in a town where the streets are empty everyday except for Friday nights, Vienna seems like a whole other world.  

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

xx

Alona

OUTFIT // Take Me To NY + September Playlist.

what I'm wearing:

top: terranova

pants: h&m

shoes: steve madden

clutch: vintage

nails: "dreamer" by revlon

september playist:

1 // tennis court - lorde

2 // counting start - one republic

3 // carmen - lana del rey

4 // live forever - oasis

5 // no light, no light - florence + the machine

6 // under the bridge - red hot chili peppers

7 // little black submarines - the black keys

8 // make me wanna die - the pretty reckless

9 // sing - travis

10 // don't look back in anger - oasis

NEW IN // Casio Watch.

Finally. 

The watch I've been lusting after for a few months is finally mine! 

I bought it in San Marino whilst I was traveling in Europe this summer (photos will start going up this weekend- stay tuned!). It's probably one of my favorite purchases over the summer. The retro vibe and androgynous style make it must-have piece in every wardrobe. You'll be seeing it a lot in upcoming posts.

On another note, I've started school on August 27th. I'm ready to go back to summer. Waking up everyday at 6am and getting ready for hours, and hours of writing and studying is not for me. SUMMER COME BACK OK.  

What do you think about my watch?

Have you started school already?

x

Alona

OUTFIT // 58 + weFashionista.com!

-what i'm wearing-

top: stolen from my 8-year-old bro

skirt: zara

shoes: zara

ring: pull&bear

watch: casio

Not too long ago, I was contacted by the website weFashionista.com. I was immediately intrigued by the name. I signed up, and found myself spending a couple hours roaming through what seems to be every page. This is what the guys from the website had to say about the concept:

We know that fashion is just a matter of taste; there are actually too many choices of fashion websites out there. Of course, there are a lot of good stuffs & the users know how to mix & match. What we are trying to do here is to provide a fashion catalog where people can come and browse, and see dresses in a right context, because everything is good into different topics and answers, so each answer is right of context. Unlike what was out there in the web, where everything is like a huge over too many choices, it is just lack of context. If we can get all those good fashionista come and work collaboratively and competitively together, then we can have every page of interesting fashion finds with highly contextual contents. By doing this, we can grow up an ecosystem, create a live fashion catalog that even non-fashionista can come and find the right buy for themselves. As for fashionista, we aimed to grow an apps store ecosystem, where in the medium and long term; the fashionista can earn good commission, up to 15% for each recommended buy for the non-fashionista. This would create a win-win situation, where fashionista can earn commission for showcasing their good taste, non-fashionista can buy good fashion finds without being fashionista and the use of study themselves.

This website allows you to ask for advice, give advice, share photos of your favorite pieces and most importantly- showcase your unique style and outlook on the world.
Come join me and this fast-growing community at http://wefashionista.com/!

What do you think about my outfit?

Will you be joining weFashionista?

x

Alona

THOUGHTS // Bras, panties & all that's in between.

Hi there.

I'm starting to feel a bit awkward as I am about to talk about lingerie- a subject I've never actually discussed. I think it's possible I matured (maybe?) over these past 3 years. The point I'm trying to get to is that I absolutely adore lingerie. So why would a sixteen year old girl say that? [I can promise you I'm not alone] And why are so many women, and girls, afraid to admit that?

noun

[mass noun]

women’s underwear and nightclothes.

The other day I was at the mall with my best friend and we decided that Castro- a popular fashion store in Israel- would be our first stop. I wasn't really looking for anything, but decided to try on a couple tops anyway. As I was walking towards the changing rooms, I saw racks of beautiful bras and underwear with lovely satin bows, ribbons and lace, hidden away from the main part of the quiet large store. I immediately returned the tops to their places and walked as quickly as I can to the "hidden" underwear. I don't know what it is that excites me so much about lingerie- something about it just really makes me feel butterflies inside- as stupid as it might sound.

I wasn't always like this. During my more awkward years (I'm sill there, but it's getting better!), talking about anything like this would make me turn the color of a tomato. I remember watching some styling show (probably Tim Gunn's Guide to Style), and some woman said "lingerie is the most important part of an outfit." At the time, I was about 13, this seemed completely ridiculous to me. I mean, what does underwear have to do with your shoes or your jeans?! Well... now, 3 years later, I couldn't agree more. 

We've all had these day. Your bra and your underwear match perfectly. Even your socks aren't an old pair of ragged cloths you had just pulled out from the bottom of your drawer. Didn't you just feel amazing that morning when you were getting ready? I know that whenever that happens to me, I feel great through out the whole day, no matter what I'm wearing over my lingerie. And thit, ladies and gentleman, is what makes- or breaks- an outfit: how you feel about yourself.