on top...topshop that is

Hi my beautiful friends :)
A glimpse of Mary Katrantzou’s capsule collection for Topshop. The nine-piece range features all the London-based designer's trademarks – think busy floral prints, splashes of color and avant garde structured items. Mary’s line is inspired by English country gardens, Asian inspired florals and ornaments, to name just three. The collection hits stores nationwide and the web on 17th February.

i  like the flower print leggings, let me know what you think of the line

xoxoChiika

my ears want more! LYKKE LI

my ears want more!
LYKKE LI
i'm addicted to...
youth knows no pain (acoustic)...click to listen
i follow rivers (live on the moon)...click to listen
i follow rivers (the magician remix)...click to listen
the only...click to listen   (one of my favs!!!)

Check out her official site
http://lykkeli.com/
Subscribe to her youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/lykkelivideos
Like her on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/lykkeli
Follow her on soundcloud
http://soundcloud.com/lykkeli

check out other artists i'm into by clicking "my ears want more" down below in the labels :)
xoxoChiika

rev your engine!

hey my lovelies just wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite breakfast meals....afterall it is the most important meal of the day!   You can prepare it the night before for an easy grab-n-go breakfast.  It's packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, to rev your engine all morning long :)

Breakfast Protein Parfait

(1 Serving)

Here's what you need:

6oz Greek yogurt, plain, fat free

1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese

1 scoop high quality strawberry or vanilla protein powder

1/4 cup fresh berries

1 tbsp. pecan pieces, toasted

1. In a small bowl use a whisk to combine the yogurt, cottage cheese and protein powder. Mix until well incorporated.
2. Place half of the yogurt mixture into a clear cup, top with the berries and then the remaining yogurt mixture. Top with pecans.

Hope y'all have a great day!
xoxoChiika

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 260 calories, 6g fat, 307mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 38g protein.

my ears want more! CLOSE

my ears want more! Close

i'm addicted to his 3 new tracks...

"perfect darkness"-fink

"crystalfilm"-little dragon

"never"-scuba

his new album has yet to hit stores, but check out a preview of the 3 new songs from his album..take a listen, if you like you can also download free, just click on this link...  CLOSE getting closer

Check out his site:

http://www.gettingcloser.co.uk/

Like him on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Close/276905412343531

Follow him on soundcloud:

http://soundcloud.com/getting-closer

also check out what other music i'm into just by clicking "my ears want more" just below in the labels.

xoxoChiika





shoe heaven

Hey my lil' whipper snappers!

I put together this lil' collage of shoes I'm into from Aldo.

http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk

My heart is beating like crazyyyyy...seriously I can't even describe how much I'm in love with them.  OH MY GOODNESS they're soooo gorgeous...*drool*

Anywhooooo...One day they shall be mine hahaha

xoxoChiika

romantic updo

Diana Agron at the 2012 SAG Awards

Hi bumpkins :)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

It's snowing here in Greece and I'm just inside keeping warm ^.^

I wanted to share this photo of Diana Agron at the 2012 SAG Awards...Doesn't she look beautiful?  I can't wait for my hair to get longer so I can try out this fishtail braid updo!

xoxoChiika
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nailed! spring 2012 color trends

Hey my lil' swedish berries :)

Get inspired by the spring color collections!  I think my favorite collection is china glaze's "electropop lights", especially the last three colors: kinetic candy, sweet hook, and gothic lolita.

Let me know your favorite :)

xoxoChiika

essie spring 2012 collection "A Spring To Invest In"
Navigate Her, A Crewed Interest, To Buy or Not to Buy, Tour de Finance, Ole Caliente, Orange, It’s Obvious!

O.P.I. spring 2012 collection "Holland"
A Roll In The Hague, Red Lights Ahead…Where?, Kiss Me On My Tulips, Pedal Faster Suzi!, Vampsterdam, Did You ‘ear About Van Gogh?, Thanks a Windmillion, Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI?, Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!, I Have Herring Problem, Wooden Shoe Like to Know?

ZOYA spring 2012 collection "True"
Cho, Farah, Bevin, Skylar, Tru, Lotus

china glaze spring 2012 collection "Electropop lights"
Fuchsia Fanatic, Dance Baby, Electric Beat, Kinetic Candy, Sweet Hook, and Gothic Lolita

butter LONDON spring 2012 collection
Bossy Boots, Disco Biscuit, Knacked, Slapper, Trout Pout

deborah lippmann spring 2012 collection
On the beach, Mermaid's dream, the names of the last two colors have not been released yet

CHANEL spring 2012 collection "Les Harmonies de Printemps"
April, June, May

color CLUB spring 2012 collection "Blossoming"
Blushing Rose, Sweatpea, Lavendarling, Blue-Ming, Hydrangea Kiss, Diamond Drops, Clear Coat

For more nail looks, from previous posts, click "get nailed", down below in the labels!

cuteness overload ^.^



lunch box, tissue box, vase, mail tray, magnet board, clipboards, carry tote, tool tote, bucket, notepads

Hey chickadeeeees ^.^

Ok, so I just posted about the sale that Hautelook is having for fashionation headphones which are from the Macbeth collection shop...I figured I'd check out their website and let me tell you I was not disappointed.  the macbeth collection shop

Like, how cute is everything??  This may sound extremely crazy but I have an addiction to stationary...I don't know, it's my weakness...whenever I pass a store that sells pens and paper and cute little folders and stuff...I absolutely have to go in!!!  There's no escaping it...actually I think it runs in the family because I have a cousin with the exact same problem hahaha anyway all their items are customizable you can choose from over 500 prints, check them out here

xoxoChiika

head bobbin' in style



I actually have a pair of these headphones :) i'm wearing them right now, they're white on top and hot pink on the ears and grey on the inside, with silver details.  They work real good and I just love the colors!

I thought I'd share these and let y'all know they're on sale on hautelook

for like 12 dollars :) so that's 50% off...i think the sale ends on the 8th
xoxoChiika

the look for spring 2012

Trend Report Spring 2012

1. THE ITEM ~ PEPLUM

designers: Vera Wang and Nina Ricci

2. THE SILHOUETTE ~ DROP WAIST

designers: Chloe and Giambattista Valli

3. THE COLOR OF CHOICE ~ PASTEL

designers: Versus and Proenza Schouler

4. THE DETAIL ~ BAROQUE

designers: Oscar de la Renta and Stella McCartney

5. THE BODY PART ~ MID-RIFF

designers: Anthony Vaccarello and Carven

6. THE FABRIC ~ MATTE SATIN

designers: Christopher Kane and Balenciaga

7. THE THEME ~ DEEP SEA

designers: Peter Pilotto and Chanel

8. THE ANIMAL ~ BIRDS

designers: Kenzo and Suno

9. THE INSPIRATION ~ ABSTRACT ART

designers: Narcisco Rodriguez and Gucci

10. THE PRINT ~ DIGITAL IMAGING

designers: Vera Wang and Mary Katrantzou

So that's it chickies, Let me know what trend you're into!
I don't know, I'm really into the peplum, it's ultra feminine...I think it's my favorite trend of the season, that and the matte satin fabric...it's absolutely gorgeous.
xoxoChiika

so sleek and so smooth smooth!

Okie dokie pokie :)

As promised...how to use the golden potion...olive oil!

Yup it's not just for eating haha.

I swear by olive oil treatments.  These tips and tricks were taken from Carol Firenze "The Passionate Olive".  Oh and this is gonna be somewhat of a long one :) 

www.oliveoilsource.com

http://thepassionateolive.com/

HAIR TREATMENTS

1. Stimulate and soothe your scalp. Massaging the hair and scalp with olive oil invigorates the scalp and nourishes the hair, leaving it healthier, vibrant and more manageable. Use a small amount and you can leave it in when styling, or, if you wish, shampoo it out.
2. Condition your hair.
Hot Olive Oil Treatment #1: Warm ¼ cup of olive oil in the microwave and carefully pour over your head. Massage into the scalp and run your fingers through the length of your hair to completely saturate. Shampoo immediately with a small amount of your favorite shampoo. Rinse and shampoo again to completely remove the residual oil.
Hot Olive Oil Treatment #2: If your hair is extremely dry and brittle, you may wish use this hot oil mixture for a more intensive hair conditioning treatment. Put ¼ cup olive oil in a blender and carefully add ¼ cup boiling water; blend at a high speed until the water and oil has emulsified. While the mixture is warm, massage it into your hair; cover with plastic wrap or a terry towel for at least 15 minutes. Shampoo twice.
Olive Oil Hair Mask: This treatment adds eggs and peeled cucumber to the conditioning treatment. Eggs contain protein that can fortify the hair shaft, adding strength to damaged hair. Cucumbers reduce shampoo and oil residue. In a blender, mix 1 egg, ¼ peeled/chopped cucumber and 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Smooth the mixture through your hair thoroughly and wrap with plastic wrap. Leave on 10 minutes; shampoo twice.
3. Fight the frizz Just a drop of olive oil applied to wet or dry hair can control frizz and create a truly enviable shine. Remember to put only a very small amount (a drop or two) of olive oil in the palm of your hand; rub your hands together and then finger-comb through your hair.
4. Treat dandruff and prevent hair loss Olive oil can prevent dandruff and calm an itchy scalp and it may slow or even prevent hair loss. Although there are no guarantees regarding hair loss, as everyone is different, I suggest that you give this family formula a try to see if the treatment will work for you: Massage your scalp with olive oil every evening for 8 days. Leave the oil in overnight and cover with a plastic shower cap to protect your pillow while you sleep. Shampoo out the olive oil in the morning.

FOR YOUR SKIN

Skin Moisturizer
Whether applied to face or body, olive oil will penetrate deep into the skin and provide a long-lasting shield of moisture to keep skin smooth and supple. Used either as a night cream or daily moisturizer, it is best applied to damp skin, when water can help reduce any feeling of greasiness. We recommend using extra virgin olive oil.
Exfoliator
If dry and scaly skin is a problem, Carol Firenze also suggests mixing olive oil and sea salt in a rub and massaging it into the affected area to slough off dead skin and enrich the healthy layer beneath it. Or add a few tablespoons of olive oil with a drop or two of lavender essential oil in a bath. This is a luxurious way to relax, soothe and moisturize the whole body.
Nail and Cuticle CareExtra virgin olive oil makes the perfect, simple solution for dry nails and cuticles. Simply rub a few drops into the cuticle area and around the nail. Cuticles stay plump and moist, and nails respond with a natural shine.
Eye Makeup RemoverJust a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil on a cotton pad is all it takes to gently and effectively remove eye makeup without irritating the delicate skin around the eye area. The biggest added advantage is that when used consistently, olive oil can soften the skin around the eyes and smooth out wrinkles.
Soothe sunburns with olive oil
The following is a simple treatment for sunburn and even for the blisters that sometimes follow too much exposure to the sun: Mix olive oil with an equal amount of water. Beat until it becomes an emulsion. Apply to the affected area. For blisters, make a compress of warm olive oil and chamomile tea. Apply to the blistered area.
Beautify your feet with olive oil
If you find that a pedicure is not fixing the damage of days on the beach or in sandals, give yourself a foot scrub using 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and a squeeze of lemon. Once the concoction is made, clean your feet with warm water, then rub the mixture onto feet, massage and rinse. Apply your favorite moisturizer (olive oil, of course) and notice how smooth your feet feel.

xoxoChiika



silly...don't eat it :)

Hello chickies :)

Okay I'm just gonna get down into the nitty gritty...skin and hair care products are a multi billion industry alone in the U.S.  Every company claims to have the new innovative product..."a miracle in a jar" and so on...they promise everything but the personal hairdresser and esthetician to go along with the products :D  But what many consumers don’t realize is something that people living millennia ago in ancient Greece took for granted; that extra virgin olive oil, all by itself, is one of the best beauty secrets.

BENEFITS

hypoallergenic

full of antioxidants

contains vitamin A & E

repairs and renews skin from sun exposure

moisturizes

smooths out wrinkles

fights dandruff

deep conditioning treatment for hair

increases strength of hair

Now who said olive oil was just for eating?  Next post I'll have some tips on how you can use this golden potion :)

xoxoChiika

get CRACKED!

OPI "black shatter"  Sally Hansen Xtreme wear "blue me away"

want an extremely easy nail look? try out the shatter polishes from OPI...or whatever other brand you like.  It's so simple.  Just apply whatever base coat color you like and let it dry then add the shatter polish on top! In this look I used Sally Hansen's Xtreme wear "blue me away" as my base coat color. It's easy peasy lemon squeezy hahaha I'm a tad hyper just roll with it :D

 Oh and this is a great option for those whose nails chip easily, cause it's not even noticable.

xoxoChiika

For more nail looks, from previous posts, click "get nailed", down below in the labels!

I spy with my little eye

Hi my lovelies :)

Just some pics I took from the other day when I was exploring Veria.

I love the old feel of the buildings, the cobble stone streets, and just the overall feeling.

xoxoChiika

wine and dine me :)

Charlize Theron, Megan Fox, Ashley Olsen (i think :) ), Vanessa Hudgens, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Alba

Hi my beautiful friends!

More wine please :)  lipstick that is haha I wouldn't mind a nice glass of shiraz though

Anyway,whether they're matte, pearl, shiny, or glossed, I'm so into it.

I like mixing Maybelline's "Red Revolution 630" and "Madison Mauve 465" to get the color that I like... a mix between red and purple.  Next time you're in the drugstore or department store looking for a new lipstick check out the wine section.

Oh and a little tip for swatching lip colors, put the color on the pads of your fingers, the skin is a lot closer to the texture of your lips and the color will be truer :)

Happy color hunting :)

xoxoChiika



my ears want more! imChanel

My ears want more!
imChanel
i'm addicted to...
"i got love"...click to listen  (this one has a real nice gritty feel)
"siberia" by lights imChanel MIX...click to listen
"limits"...click to listen
"night time" by the XX imChanel MIX...click to listen
"apathy"...click to listen

Follow her on soundcloud
http://soundcloud.com/imchanel

for more sounds i'm into click "my ears want more" down below in the labels
xoxoChiika

that rolled out of bed look

I'm singing in the rain...what a glorious feeling..na na nana :)

So you guessed it is raining here today...and I usually like to curl up with a good book and snuggle under a very fluffy blanket on these types of days but no such luck...I was out and about, had some things to get done, and then I met up with a friend for a nice hot coffee...mmmmm caffeine :)  Since the weather was a bit off and my hair usually expands 3 feet near any humidity, I decided to go for the "I just rolled out of bed look" which by the way took me a good half hour hahaha  but that's our little secret ;)  Anyways I went with Mary-Kate Olsen's look today...part down the middle, bangs pinned back on each side, and loose curls/waves.  So flattering, it just opens up the face and there's just something really sexy about the messiness of the style...Below are my favorite hair looks, tousled waves, messy braids, soft curls, wild buns... basically anything that looks like you didn't spend time :)  Let me know your "go to" style.

Blake Lively, Lauren Conrad, Keira Knightley, Park Bom, Kristen Stewart, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen, Mila Kunis, Jessica Szohr

I hope you're having a wonderful day wherever you are!

xoxoChiika

LOOK GUCCI

Hi my beautiful friends!

Ok let me just dive right into this hahaha...yesterday I was flipping through Elle magazine, and I saw the above photo of Jennifer Lopez, I'm not gonna lie, I may have drooled a bit :)  So when I got home I hopped on my laptop and immediately googled it :)  Don't you just love google? Anywhooo I am gaga for this look, but the sad part is??  this Gucci dress would just clean out my bank account, and actually leave me in the minus...So I wanted the Gucci look without going into a coma from the shock of the price tag.  I figured you would agree so I wanted to post this look for less, just in case anyone was interested.  It's amazing what you can do when you take the time to look for key items.  Gucci dress $2480...just the dress, without the belt let me add hahaha, and you can get the complete look for $461.60.  So get out there fashionistas...Look Gucci without breaking the bank!

xoxoChiika

beauty is all around us

Hey there my lil' sugar plums :)

Such a beautiful day today, the sun was shining, and a lil' fresh air always does the body good.  My cousin and I headed to Veria today, hot chocolate and chit chat at a local cafe :) Afterwards a stroll through the streets and the shopping district.

We stumbled upon this beauty and I just had to take a picture.  It's a free standing wall at the top of Mitropoleos and I've never seen anything like this.  I love the juxtoposition of

the turquoise rocks against the grey slabs of earth.

I hope you all had a wonderful day!

xoxoChiika 

FEED your BRAIN

Hello my lovelies!

my favorites

Seriously it feels like a friend is telling you a story and not just some author trying to MAKE a book. Throughout each of her novels you’ll find loads of characters, and there really isn’t ever truly a leading character, everyone has their place and they all play an important part.

Everytime I read her books I just don't want it to end, I feel like I know each character personally...is that weird? I don't know if it is, but it feels right, so whateva :)

It’s interesting to know that in our lives the things we do can affect others without our ever knowing of it, and that’s exactly what Maeve portrays through her writing. Everyone is intertwined somehow.  The Lilac Bus was my first read... and a few hours later I was searchin for another fix....I was hooked haha Maeve Binchy was my reason for going to the book store. Check her out, it's worth a peak, you know, fuel that brain from time to time :) xoxoChiika

tree of life

art by me :)

"Keep away from people who try to belittle

your ambitions. Small people always do
that, but the really great make

you feel that you too,

can be great."

~Mark Twain-Author

long live couture

hey my lil' cherry blossoms :)

What do I have for you today? A 2fer...one post two topics :) I'm goin' wild, I know haha.

Anywhoooo....first I'll start off with my favourite scent. I've been wearing this for over a year now, and I keep going back to it.  Viva La Juicy..mmmmm....works so well with my body scent, and people become close talkers when I wear it...they just can't get enough hahaha.

The fragrance is fresh and sweet without being flowery, more berry sweet.

I would say it has just enough sweetness, making it playful and cheeky.

Viva La Juicy has top notes of wild berries and juicy mandarin gently tempered with honeysuckle, gardenia, and jasmine.

Underlying it all are warm tones of amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, and praline.

Okay enough about how i smell :)

On to my nails.

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear "white on", Revlon "silver", NYX "ice glitter"

Start off with your favorite base coat.  Let dry.  You'll need a white and silver polish.  Place a few blobs of both colors on a palette because you'll be needing to work with both at the same time.

Using a toothpick or a dotting tool, place blobs of polish on the tip of the nail in a row as to cover the tip.  First place white, then silver, then white, and silver again.

Then using a toothpick drag the colors together upwards in swirling effects. 

It will look like waves.

Let dry. Place a sparkly silver polish over the swirls, make sure the majority of the sparkles are on the swirls and then just a few sparkles on the clear part of the nail...you want to make a gradient effect.

This look is nice for a night out...or for a lil' somethin' somethin' special.

xoxoChiika

For more nail looks, from previous posts, click "get nailed", down below in the labels!

my ears want more! KIDNAP KID

My ears want more!
Kidnap Kid
I'm addicted to...
"if" ...click to listen
"no one else"...click to listen
"shouldn't be alone"...click to listen

Like them on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kidnap-kid/98190009686
and follow on soundcloud
http://soundcloud.com/kidnap_kid

strong is beautiful ~ I am a champion

YouTube video Strong is beautiful ~ I am a Champion ~ fitness inspiration

I am making myself...epic

made this video to inspire myself before my workouts

hope it helps anyone who needs a little motivation

"I am only one,

But still I am one,

I cannot do everything,

But still I can do something,

And because I cannot do everything,

I will not refuse to do the something that I can do"

:)

*click on the link below the picture*

xoxoChiika

wild leopard

I feel so funky :) One of my favourite nail designs to wear.  I feel a hint of animal print is always "in".  I used colours that you generally wouldn't acquaint with animal print which I think makes this look really fun and fashion forward.
Start off with a cream polish, use a purple to create a french tip, and let dry.  Working diagonally from right to left make little pink splotches. Then using a toothpick, line the pink with 3 little "c" shapes to make the leopard print.  Finish off with top coat.

xoxoChiika

O.P.I. "bride's bouquet", Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear "purple potion", China Glaze "strawberry fields", Wet 'n' Wild "black creme"

For more nail looks, from previous posts, click "get nailed", down below in the labels!

what to eat?

What to eat?

If you're ever in Greece you have to try the pizza (πίτσα) and the bougatsa (μπουγάτσα).

Oh my god!!! The bougaaaaaaatsa, my favourite.  Usually only available in the morning to afternoon, because bougatsa is usually eaten as breakfast. Its a flaky pastry and you can ask for different fillings.

Spinach, which is called spanakopita.

Meat, which is kreatopita.

Feta, which is called tiropita.

And my personal favourite custard, which is called kremopita. Usually this one comes with icing sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on top.

xoxoChiika

shoes,shoes,shoes

AAAAAH! Accessories! I used to be obsessed with purses and handbags and in the past couple years I've added shoes to my addiction. I can't walk past a shoe store without going in.  The shoe stores in Greece have a bit of a different layout then what I'm used to in Canada.  The stores are usually really small and the majority of the store is the window front.  If you don't see anything while window shopping chances are there is going to be nothing in the store that you will like, because they put their best quality items in the display. 

xoxoChiika