Embracing Greek heritage: Zeus+Δione/3rd outfit

I always believed that life begins over again with the summer. It's the time when you are not required to be who everyone thinks you are, feeling quiet and grateful with no eyes on you and no past. Summer opens the door and lets you out. 

Wearing my Zeus+Δione 'Athena' kaftan, lost in a beautiful Greek beach gazing at a sunset smeared with too much color feeling full and happy, I decided to upload my favorite post in the heart of the summer! 

Every photo reveals a different emotion, captured in a scenery and at the particular time of the day that the tired brightest star goes to bed… That time that the rest of the human creatures can admire its glow and its majesty, and by stealing some of it's power it's their time to start dreaming!

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or bring storms, but to add colors to my sunset sky."

Enjoy a perfect summer full of beautiful sunsets unfolding in front of your hearts and your eyes!!!

'ATHENA' textured silk long kaftan with lace by Zeus + Δione, 'HEPHAESTUS' handmade leather flat sandals by Zeus+Δione, 'PANDORA' sand knitted cotton fringed bag by Zeus+Δione, handmade contemporary jewellery by Rallou Katsari
You can also shop the Zeus+Δione collection online atMATCHESFASHION.COM

Photos by LYDIA KOUKOU

 Editing by Andy Tsivanidou 

Monday.Moodboard

Hello my beloved fashion wanderers!!! It's been a while (once again), but I am sure you all enjoyed a great summer! How does it feel to be back? Are you ready for the new season? I bet it's gonna be full of surprises, style, romance and loads of fashion! I promise to do my best..

Here is a moodboard depicting all my mixed feelings regarding the summer that's almost gone, the winter that is yet to come and some photos and styling details I am addicted to at the moment.

Photos via my pinterest page

Stay tuned and enjoy a fab new week!!!

XXX

Photos via pinterest

Antonia Karra: Arm party full of braided inspirations!!!

 

When i first saw Antonia Karra's friendship bracelets it felt like love at first sight! Being a huge fun of arm parties and loving different colors, shapes, beads and textures blended together during the sun kissed days of summer i noticed that these bracelets have something unique to say, it was the piece that could give that extra touch and make my'party' the one that everyone would remember!

Meeting the designer during the 'Fun in the sun' event at Bettina boutique, i realized that Antonia Karra creates pieces that reflect her sense of adventure and love of life!

Inspired by her travels around the world AK collection is a mix of different cultures and styles sprinkled with a bohemian touch.
It all started last June during her trip to NY where she noticed all around her the arm party trend and she got influenced by Man Repeller's addiction to arm candies. As soon as she got back she started creating her own friendship bracelets and after posting herself wearing them on facebook she found out that there was a huge demand for her creations. So, she found herself creating her own fashion business!
When I asked her about her talent and how she learned to knit and bead these little arm treasures, she stated: " I was taught the handcraft of knitting by my darling grandmother. Under her loving watchful eye I pulled myself through knitting puzzles of ever increasing complexity. What started as a game to occupy my restless child’s mind soon became a habit of nature. Visions of golden Greek sunsets, the eye- soothing blue of the sea just a step away from our summer house are an endless inspiration'".

My favorite one, is the blue frayed one as seen on the second pic (taken by me :-)). In my opinion what makes AK bracelets unique is the quality of the materials she uses -silk yarns- that when knitted and blended together they have a smooth and luxurious feel. I guess that's the point when the essence of luxury is getting synonymous to hippie chic! 

You can find Antonia's bracelets at Bettina boutique, Gee list boutiques, starbags.gr and soon an exclusive capsule collection will be available for you to buy at queen Calliope e-shop!

Pick your favorite one and keep in mind that: Summer should be an endless colorful party full of surprises!

Photos via Antonia Karra-Makios facebook page

Summer.Sandals.To.Love

Line 1: K.Jacques sandals found at matchesfashion, Chrysso Ancient Greek sandals found at matchesfashion, Azzedine Alaia sandals found at LuisaWorld
Line 2: Valia Gabriel Hampton sandals found at wecreateharmony and BETTINA, Valia Gabriel Sandy Cay sandals found at wecreateharmony and BETTINA, Sergio Rossi sandals found at LuisaWorld, Valentino sandals found at LuisaWorld, Topshop sandals found at Topshop, Miu Miu sandals found at mytheresa and LuisaWorld.

Here in Greece when we talk about summer , we talk about endless blue beaches, frozen coctails, beautiful islands, maxi dresses, friendship bracelets, denim cut-offs and salty hair. This post is dedicated to my favourite summer sandals which will walk me to endless summer parties, dreamy beaches and little island paths! 
They are the perfect partner to casual denim and bold print dresses, they also transition to eveningwear when paired with an embellished maxi. Although flat,some sandals can still be figure friendly, elongate legs , and let you move and dance free as a bird! 

I love summer on my feet!!!

ZEUS+ΔΙΟΝΕ Doves sandals found at zeusndione

Fun In the Sun by BETTINA

Fun in the Sun

Preparations & Precautions for a Greek Summer from BETTINA boutique, 29 Anagnostopoulou street in Kolonaki!!!

Koku beach accessories, Margarita Mirogianni, Wayuu Taya summer bags, Valia Gabriel sandals, Queen Calliope ethnic paraphernalia, Manebi espadrilles, Hei Poa skin care & tanning oils, Antonia Karra jewellery, Marcelo Burlon, County of Milan t-shirts, Maraveya summer clothes, Zoe Kompitsi jewellery, Muzungu sisters kaftans, Roger et Gallet skincare, Daphnis & Chloe culinary herbs & fusions, Deep Shallow Exposition sunglasses.

If you are in Athens on Thursday the 20th of June, pop by BETTINA to enjoy a stylish celebration  and take a look at what Maria and BETTINA's friends suggest you for a super stylish yet relaxing, magical and perfect Greek summer!!!

The secret to an unforgettable summer is your huge astonishing smile and your best mood! So smile, hold your refreshing Kanenas wine and your Apivita goodie bag in hand and let the fashion experts and your good taste do the rest for you! Do not forget! Details always make the difference and gain the best of impressions!

CU all there for summer wishes!!!

photos via BETTINA fb page

Valia Gabriel: Perfect summer sandals

Style/Apiana

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 Style/Apiana

 Style/Hampton

Style/Hampton

 Style/Lorient

Style/Sandy Cay

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Now that summer is literally one breath away, I can't stop daydreaming about vacation and my favorite summer outfits! And there is no summer outfit that can be completed without Valia Gabriel's perfect summer sandals. 
Spending her summers in the Greek Islands and currently living in the Bahamas (a year full of summer is a great source of inspiration), Valia Gabriel believes that sandals are an important element for someone's vacation. 
Valia Gabriel started designing sandals in 2009 and went on to create her own signature line in 2011. Hand made on the island of Crete, her sandals are inspired from Ancient Greek designs reflecting minimalist lines and earthy colors. For her the notion behind sandals is one of comfort and practicality captured in beautifully simple footwear.
Personally, I am in love with her sandals due to their distinctive shapes, in addition to the quality and the pastel colors (dusty pink, pale blue, khaki) of the leather she uses. They are an everyday essential to me - the perfect partner to casual denim and bold print dresses. 
Ιf you by any chance pop by the Bahamas visit the The Sugar Mill by India Hicks & Linda Griffin boutique and don't be surprised if you see a Greek designer grabbing the whole of attention!
Otherwise you can visit one of my favorite Greek boutiques, BETTINA, to pick your dearest color and model! I vote for Sandy Cay and Hampton!

XoXo

Photos via Valia Gabriel