♪ Drake - Do Not Disturb ♪

I wanted to post this week badly, but I'm having that time of the semester, where you have to take a test every single day. Well, in the middle of this mayhem, after taking one of the many, our group decided it was time for a break, a spontaneous trip! We've been planning to visit the Sturdza Castle for a while now, but somehow someone has to be busy every single time. Today we all felt we needed to put our daily life on hold, be it just for a few hours. Rash decisions make for good stories, you know it and I know it! It's these things you remember when you're old, not how much you scored on your test.

To emphasize Drake's new album/playlist/masterpiece: my 2017 spring is all about MORE LIFE! 

Super thanks to Codrina for taking these few precious snaps with the craziest wind!

♪ Ofenbach - Be mine♪

Going through old posts this weekend, I found one very dear to me (photo above, left). I remembered how obsessed I was with my leopard flats and how sad I was when I couldn't wear them because they got too old. Naturally, nostalgia made me look for a replacement. And..what do you know, after looking for leopard print heels I discovered an amazing shoe company. Not only do they have various shapes&shades of leopard print, they actually have a special selection(kitten heels, sky high heels, you name it) which you can find here. I picked my top 3 when I made this collage and it was super difficult because they all looked so swell. The first pair is unique, I've never seen this cool gradient technique on leopard shoes, I would wear them with all my little black dresses! The second pair I'm actually debating on right now- should I buy them or not? I've always wanted a pair of kitten heels, and these come in leopard! The only thing that stops me is the fact that I've only bought sneakers online so far, I don't know if shopping for heels is just as easy. Do you, my dear readers, buy shoes online? I would love to hear some advice, if you're willing to share! The third pair is absolutely the pair of my dreams! I picture myself living in Paris, holding a huge peonies bouquet and walking around my beloved Place Vendome in them. Unfortunately, I can barely pull off kitten heels nowadays.

I'll let myself dream a little longer, because FSJ Shoes also has a special selection of stiletto heels. Red & leopard combo? They have it. Nude, magenta, even rainbow, you can check them out here.  My absolute favorite pair is the nude one, which I included in the second collage (in the right, you can find it here). I love how they have that cut on the inner side, it's so chic and classy!

And... the best pair of shoes in my opinion, which stole my heart undoubtedly: they're nude, suede, gladiator sandals!!! They have this chunky heel, the best color, basically everything I've been looking for in a summer pair of shoes! I found them in this section and it was love at first sight. Should I take the plunge and buy them even if can't try them on? To quote the song I picked today: "I want you to be mine!".

PS: I am obsessed with Zoe Kravitz, she has such an amazing & effortlessly chic style! This shot from Vogue is everything!

♪ Changed it- Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne♪

Before I moved out of my hometown to go to Med School, I bought this pencil skirt and this statement blazer. I proudly told my mom I have to own these type of elegant, statement pieces, because that's how doctors dress. You see, I was inspired by my aunt, who is always so fashionable, she has the best dresses (which I borrow sometimes)! Soon after I started college I realized my classy clothes have to hang in the closet for a long time. When you're on the run from one hospital to another or spend way too many hours in school, you feel like jeans are too fancy already. I just throw on a simple T-shirt, jeans, labcoat and I'm good to go. This is also why I can't walk for more than an hour in heels anymore- I would choose my Nikes over everything nowadays.

My style had to adapt, but this doesn't mean I've changed. Deep down, I'm still an advocate of feminine clothes. I love how wearing a skirt or dress makes me feel. Whenever there's an occasion, I'm more than happy to dress this way! This blazer is absolutely my favorite, because of the intricate details, and the colors- one second you swear it's golden, then you say it's pale blue. It's actually the first time I've worn it in three years, it was long overdue! I felt so amazing wearing it, especially because my talented friend Codrina offered to take some photos so I can show it to you as well. Also special thanks to Andreea for the advice, she has an eye for detail. Support from my friends and family means everything to me, they're the ones who made me find time to blog again, and I've been feeling so great ever since!

I actually took these photos way back in December when I attended a Medical Congress in Bucharest, but I didn't want to post them because I've lost 6 pounds since then. Going through my phone today, it hit me that I was being unfair. I remembered that the day I took them I was radiating with confidence and loving my body! I don't know if there's anyone on this planet who doesn't have insecurities when it comes to their body. Yet, some people always seem so happy with their look! I realized as I grew up it's all about how we choose to handle these issues.

I was way skinnier in high school, yet I never truly accepted my shape. I have a "pear" body type and I dreaded shopping for jeans and during summer I would wear a lot of long dresses. Some health issues came up and I gained weight, hence more frustration followed. And you know what happened after a couple of months of hopeless dieting? I started to LOVE MYSELF. I would read about this all the time, but I didn't truly understand the concept until I was facing this big challenge in my life. I focused on my treatment and loved my body in its new shape! I think that in order to do that, there has to be a trigger. Mine might sound simple, but it had a huge impact on my life. It was just about the time Kim Kardashian West was stepping up  after giving birth to North and she had a whole style change going on! I liked how she was rocking those fitted jeans, the bodycon dresses, those long tight dresses, so why wouldn't I wear them as well? Nowadays, you find tight, lace skirts in my closet, four bodycon dresses and I own more pairs of jeans. The second best thing for me was listening to rap music- I mean, you have to know what Drake celebrates in his songs most haha. Sooner of later, you have to find something in your life that inspires you into this direction. I believe that we're living exciting times, because the media is slowly starting to support this movement (some fashion houses, like Yeezy, who didn't cast only size 0 & Ashley Graham walked in Michael Kors in February).

This is a really personal post, but I feel like I had to share my thoughts because some of you might be going through the same thing. We're not flawless, but I happen to think our imperfections make us beautiful and unique. Celebrate your body no matter what, because at the end of the day, you are as happy as you choose to be!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! May you always be happy, bold, creative & loved!

Today I'm going to talk about something really personal, since it's such a special and beautiful day! As you may know already, I'm in my 3rd year in Med School. I don't know what it's like in the other countries, but in Romania we have this very efficient thing: we are split into groups, so that when we go into hospitals we can be just 9 people in a room and not stress the patients (that is, many times, just in theory, because sometimes we end up being 4 groups in a place at once, total madness!). Naturally, you spend all day with the people in your group, en route to different hospitals, in lectures, in the hospitals etc. I  thank God everyday I was so lucky to end up in my group. We get along so well, although we have different hobbies and tastes, that it honestly amazes me to this day! We laugh, we complain, we talk about our studies, we get together in the weekends, they have become my support system! When I moved to Iasi to study, it was particularly hard for me, because all my friends from highschool chose other cities(or countries) and I was all alone. I never thought I would come across to not one, but 8 incredible people who always have my back! I LOVE YOU, guys!!

Because there's still more to this story, I have to tell you that whenever it's someone's birthday, we surprise them with a gift. My birthday is on 12th of August, during our summer break. Imagine my surprise when I went to uni today and found all of them with this gorgeous (super super) early birthday present waiting for me! I was in shock because I usually plan these surprises and it never occurred to me that I would get a gift, let alone on Women's Day. I was so impressed because how well they know me: I got this amazing bday balloon (I have to tell you I'm super OBSESSED with balloons, ask my family how my bday parties looked like when I was a kid), sweets (because...obviously, do I need to explain this?) and...
From my favorite tea party brand, KATIE ALICE....
The Cottage Flower Set of Tea, Coffee & Sugar Tins
As I plan to move soon, I've been super into interior design lately and I have admired this set on multiple occasions, but I kept telling myself I have to prioritize and get a mixer/plates/curtains (basically a bunch of stuff) first. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it, I can't wait for the days these will be the stars in my kitchen.

I've always been afraid of wearing red. I don't know why, I guess I like to blend in the crowd sometimes, you know me & my pink/nude obsession. Everything changed this Christmas, when mom got me this beautiful coat from a local factory. Although it's clearly not for winter, I insisted to wear it when we exchanged gifts for Secret Santa (for obvious reasons haha!). I love everything about it. It gives me so much confidence, and I feel like it's also a dress with that waist bow detail and everything. I'm posting these old photos I took back then because this whole past week I've been wearing it (5-10 Celsius degrees is just the right temperature for it). I guess you can say things really do change as you get older. Now I'm suddenly into RED and statement coats, apparently.

Thanks mom for such an awesome Christmas gift, I'll cherish it forever & thanks Codrina for taking these snaps even though it was pouring!

" I have just decided on my favourite actress! I have seen her in many movies (comedies mostly) but after the 'The Help' where she is in the posture of a deep and independent character I have to say it's Emma Stone! Not only her acting and looks are incredible, but have you seen her style evolution?"

5 years later and Emma has her very own Oscar, and I believed she would get it from day one, so I'm so proud of her achievement and her iconic choice of outfit! I'll leave you to an incredible sketch I found on Tumblr, made by a fan and this awesome Glamour article where you can see how smart and funny she is (if you didn't know already!)

Illustration source

Congratulations, Emma! xx