Mary's Fashion Diary

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♪ No complaints - Metro Boomin, Offset, Drake ♪

I'm finally fully rested after the Untold festival, and I'm ready to blog about my amazing vacation! It started last Monday, when I went with my bff S. to Iasi. S. is a Med student in Bucharest, so every summer she wants to visit me to Iasi, she's grown fond of my city. She also visited in April, when we attended the Students Medical Congress together, but this time it was special because we didn't have to cram into my one-person bed in my dorm room, with me having moved out into my own home.

We stayed for three days, as we left on Thursday morning to Cluj to attend the Untold Festival. Whenever S. comes to Iasi, we have our traditions. One being going out for a walk in the Botanical Garden (not exactly a walk, more like a workout if you know those stairs I'm talking about haha!). There were 37 Celsius degrees that day, but we managed because it was so beautiful! I'll also include some photos from the meal we had after at Buena Vista, my favorite restaurant when it comes to South American food.

For my outfit, I chose something that would be equally chic and sporty: my IVY PARK bodysuit. It's actually from the first Ivy Park collection Beyonce launched, it was super hard to get my hands on this one because it was the most popular piece in that collection, it had to be shipped to U.K. to my cousin and he brought it to me two months later. I love it, and every time I wear it I remember that commercial where Beyonce asks "Where is your PARK?". It may sound cliché, but it's so true, we all need that place where we can meditate without a care in the world. Also, this summer sales were my favorite because I finally found the perfect black shorts at ZARA. I've been looking for the right pair for three years now, I love that the fabric is so light. Also, I'm wearing my backpack I got from S. for my birthday, she had to give my gift early because it was perfect for Untold, I could dance without a care in the world this way!

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Iphone rose gold + urban decay

Sorry for the lack of posts, I'm currently super busy because the Untold festival is coming up in two days! I've been wanting to blog about this for some time, this year my bday gift came in a month early: a Rose Gold Iphone 7. I've been saving up for one for quite some time and my parents had no idea. When I told my dad, he made it possible although he was shocked about my color choice (you know me, I'm a girly girl).

The thing is, ever since I got it, I couldn't bring myself to buy another case for it other than the transparent one. The Rose Gold looks just to good to me and I've been dreaming about having one ever since Iphones came out in this color. My friends know that my phone and tablets are always better dressed than me haha- I tend to buy many fancy cases and I change them often. Everyone was shocked I only wanted the original phone to be shown when I got this and they wondered how long it would last.
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The event we've all been planning finally took place this weekend. And it was so emotional, beautiful and tasteful that I had to share the details with you. Actually, there were two major events- marriage and the christening. The civil ceremony took place on Saturday, the religious ceremony, the christening and the party on Sunday. Aside from the fact that it's the middle of July and it rained a lot exactly during those two days, everything went completely as planned.

I'm also going to blog about the party, because my cousin always had an eye for detail and I knew her day would be about perfection in every little aspect. When her daughter (my god-daughter) will grow up and see these photos I'm sure she'll say she had the best christening party!

I've been thinking and I think the best way to blog about this is to tell you the story of each outfit I chose to wear for every occasion:
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♪ B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas ♪

I discovered my myopia when I was in 7th grade and ever since I got into Med School I keep needing stronger lenses ( I wonder if this will ever stop before I graduate!). I've also never been able to wear contact lenses because my eyes are super sensitive. Therefore, summer has always been a struggle. Because it's so sunny, yet the prescription sunglasses were so expensive that I couldn't make myself buy a pair. Needless to say, this also bothered me while I was driving. Every single year I would say I'd buy myself a pair for my birthday but my mom made a good point: what if you'll need stronger lenses next summer?

This year, as I'm turning 22, I thought life's too short to dream about prescription sunglasses haha. So I went and got myself a pair. From my favorite brand when it comes to eyewear: Carolina Herrera. I love the cat-eye shape and the golden details, it's just the perfect pair for me. I asked my bff Simona to take a couple shots of me so I can show them to you because I'm just so happy that I can finally see while it's super bright outside! I realized we never discussed this topic on this blog, how many of you wear glasses/ contact lenses? Do you find it hard in terms of fashion?

Another thing I absolutely LOVE these days- "Baby Driver" -the movie!! Honestly, it has everything I want from a movie- perfect cast, lots of action, good music, fine jokes, romance and a good ending.  I keep listening to the soundtrack and remembering all the scenes, it's one of those movies which goes straight to your soul. Did you see it? What did you think?
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♪ Bam - Jay Z, Damian Marley ♪

Sorry for the lack of posts, I wanted to post regularly now that I'm on vacation, but I've had a really busy week with the christening of my goddaughter, I love helping with the party planning (&spending time with our little one)!

This summer has been treating me great, in terms of sales (my bank account strongly disagrees haha). One of the things I love most is this ZARA dotted jumpsuit I found on sale, and I'll tell you why it's my ideal purchase for summer:

1. It respects the "shoulderless top" summer trend, while those side ruffles also hide my arms which I tend to be insecure about sometimes.
2. It emphasizes my waist.
3. You can swear it's a dress, but you have the comfy benefit of pants.
4. I've always loved polka dots.
5. Its lenght is so chic & the fabric is so light!
6. It's super versatile- you can wear it on a daily basis, or you can pair it with some nude pumps& clutch and some statement earrings and it's perfect for a party.

 These are the reason why this statement jumpsuit has become my number one choice when I leave the house. Do you have one item in your closet that you just can't part ways with in the summer?  

Special thanks to my cousin Ioana for struggling to take these photos during the sunset, the light is super tricky.
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(Me before moving in, just after my furniture arrived)

♪ Jay Z- Smile ♪

We've past half of 2017, and I can say I will never forget this year for two reasons: the birth of my goddaughter & moving into my home. It's still surreal for me, how two things can change your life completely for the better. I've been meaning to blog about my home ever since I moved, but I'm always saving money to improve it (for instance, the first stop I made to the summer sales was to buy plates and cups, not Zara unlike many other years) and I wanted to show you guys the finished product. There's still an armchair I haven't got round to buy yet, maybe for my birthday I'll splurge.

Just like fashion, interior design was always a big love and pasion. When I was 14 my parents let me design the furniture in my room and I was hooked! The problem with a room is that you can't change it like you change your outfits. It was a big shock for me when I came to college and I had to stay in a dorm room with such brown furniture, I tried to make the best of it by using all sorts of paintings, photo frames and little souvenirs, but it truly never felt like a home,  it was more like an improvisation.

Fast-forward couple years later and I find myself designing my dream home. In a small space and on a really tight budget, but it was such a blessing and an exciting challenge! I read decor blogs on a daily basis, but most of them don't have sections for a one-room apartment, so I took the matter into my own hands. We found an amazing furniture company, because with the space given the furniture obviously had to be custom-made to maximize the storing space. I picked everything myself and they made it just like I dreamed. Therefore, most of the budget went on the main pieces of furniture, so I had to get creative regarding the other stuff. We were lucky enough to find the coffee table on sale for example, I also got many great house-warming gifts which helped me a lot and I'm forever grateful to my family and friends!

I thought it would be better if I just told you the story of every corner/room individually:
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Vacation Vibes

♪ Hard Feelings/Loveless - Lorde ♪

I'm officially done with 50% of Med School! It has been a hell of a ride, especially this semester because our exams were programmed in an unfortunate manner. Still, this year was the best because we got to go into hospitals and the objects we studied were all intertwined. I was so happy about the summer ahead of me that I practically did tons of summer holidays activities in the span of my first free day. This photoshoot for the blog was not planned at all (nor were the other things I did) but I'm so happy about it because I get to show you my favorite bag in the best way!

I got this bag as a birthday gift from my aunt, uncle & cousins last year because I was attending the Untold festival and my aunt thought I should have the perfect festival bag: both fashionable and practical (yes, you can fit a bottle of water in it). It's from Accessorize and the really exciting thing about this beautiful floral print is the fact that it's hand-painted! The ZARA dress I'm wearing is also a gift from them, I got it this Easter and I love it so much!

Not to end this post on a sad note, but right now on my playlist you can find Lorde's "Hard Feelings/Loveless" song from her new album "Melodrama" because it touches the subject Aziz Ansari so accurately portrays in his book, "Modern Romance". Something's fundamentally changed with our generation and our perception of love, and I can't say it's for the better.

Special thanks to my awesome cousin Ioana for getting behind the lens for this post, she used to shoot most of my looks back when I started the blog and it was such a cool bonding activity!

ZARA dress, Accessorize bag, Musette flats, Jord watch, Pandora bracelet

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♪ Unforgettable- French Montana ft. Swae Lee ♪

One more exam to go. Currently happy and grateful for the people I have in my life. For my family's constant support. For Codrina for taking these incredible photos. For Iustina (&letting me use her lovely balcony setting). For this lovely weather. For my brand new pocket ballerina from Scholl (so glittery!!). For cherries. For good music. 

Cherish life and its unforgettable moments!


Zara 70s style jumpsuit, Zara crop top, Scholl pocket ballerina, Pandora bracelet
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“She wasn't doing a thing that I could see, except standing there leaning on the balcony railing, holding the universe together.”

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♪ Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE. ♪

Codrina took these photos of me quite a while ago but many exciting things happened in my life this past month. I missed blogging dearly, but when I can't dedicate to one thing 100% I  tend to back out of it. I couldn't be more grateful for my family and friends surrounding me in the wake of these changes. I also finally got to meet my niece, who is such a beautiful & joyful baby, which made me feel even luckier. The arrival of a pure soul into this world just makes you more aware! Also a big factor for my good mood for the past two weeks has been Kendrick Lamar's brand new album, DAMN. I just can't stop listening to it, All the tracks have Bible references and crazy beats, with jazz  and R&B (listen to LOVE. if you want groovy) tones. What's mind-blowing is the ending of the album- DUCKWORTH. which tells the REAL story of how: "You take two strangers, and put 'em in random predicaments; give 'em a soul /So they can make their own choices and live with it".

On to fashion, this outfit is very dear to me, because I wanted to show you how I actually dress on a daily basis. I swear by my Converse shoes and my ALDO backpack. I used to wear a huge handbag in highschool and in the first two years of college, but the books I carry to university are too heavy, so I decided to go for a backpack this year. I loved the fabric and the texture, and the mix of colors on it makes it so easy to match it! I got my backpack last summer, in Cluj, when I attended the UNTOLD festival, so whenever I have with it I remember how much fun I had. Also something I would like to emphasize with this look: I have always been obsessed  with DOUBLE DENIM. Even when it's not "in" I still love to mix and match denim. This Mango denim shirt is my ultimate love when it comes to the denim pieces I own. I also have a cool story attached to it, it was so expensive and I got it the day I saw Rihanna live last summer, which meant I was on a budget for the rest of my stay in Bucharest, but it was totally worth it!
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♪ 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!
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Leopard heels

♪ 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!
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