♪ Calvin Harris & Florence Welch- Sweet Nothing ♪

I'm so HAPPY tha I'm actually able to write on the blog right now! It's been a rough week and the next two ones will be even harder as I have my exams and everything. Fortunately, we don't have school tomorrow so it will be a long weekend and well deserved break for me!!!

As I said before, I was so anxious to write this post because I have missed you guys so much(I hope you can appreciate the fact that even I was busy I managed to reply to everyone's mails) and also because I finally get to show you my burgundy sweater, such a great essential and trend for this fall! Oh, have I mentioned it also has sequins all over it? This is what made me buy it actually, I always had a thing for fabulous & shiny clothes!

Now , I know there are less pictures, but this is only because I was in a rush and I found a great spot regarding the light. Needless to say, 5 minutes after I finished posing that fabulous light vanished!! Also, starting now , the photos of my details will have TeenFashionDiary's logo on the left/right because I have found many photos with over 1000 notes on Tumblr which belong to me , yet I wasn't credited. Even though I mailed everyone who posted them, I only got two replies and I was so dissapointed! You can see the photos I was talking about at my Tumblr: marylueden.

Anyways, how cool is the matching burgundy necklace from Accessorize? I got it two years ago, on sale and I paid like 4 euros, when bordeaux wasn't a cool shade and statement necklaces weren't so popular. Now I congratulate the old me as the investment(if you can call spending 4 euros that haha) was a total success!!

Have a wonderful day, my dear readers, and don't forget that even if I'm not able to post so often I always think about you!

























Wait, I forgot to talk about one more thing, the hairstyle, which you can properly see after the break. I believe every girl should find an easy-peasy and yet outstanding way to do her hair when she's on the run. Mine takes 5 minutes and it's super comfortable to wear(and yes, it is my actual hair!)! Let me know what you think, as I got some requests on doing vlogs about hair and beauty.

♪ Adele -Skyfall♪

Stressed but well dressed - this is how I would describe myself lately, I mean I least I try with the 'well dressed' part haha but I feel like there's not enough time, or maybe I have no idea how to manage mine! Therefore, a trick is in order for girls like me, who are always in a rush and still want to look fabulous: 

Invest in a key piece for fall, incredible, unique yet still easy to wear on a regular basis! 

I found mine at Zara, two weeks ago, and I couldn't be more happy! I'm talking about this white loose sweater, with the most amazing fabric, cut and easy to match with all my jewellery! I almost wear it too much, but you'll see after you click for 'MORE' why, it has a fancy detail in the back. Also, I'm sure you noticed the background- the same old background which I call the 'emergency' one as I have too many pictures taken here plus it's not cute as well...Oh well, forgive me, I had to show you this sweater somehow!

As for the song I chose it's because I went with my cousin and some friends and saw Skyfall, the new James Bong movie. I'm sure you've heard of it, it is an action movie with a huge budget and amazing actors after all but the thing that impressed me most was the subject! Overall, I got the following idea:

You shouldn't give up on yourself, on your hopes and dreams and that there's always a place for a new beginning or, as Adele would sing it 'Skyfall is where we start'.

♪ Coldplay - Hurts like Heaven ♪

I won't be haunting anyone this Halloween. How so? As much as I love taking a break from my ladylike chic style every once in a year (Oh God, who am I kidding- my last costume was a hippie- with wide leg pants-so chic!) to explore other sides of me I couldn't turn down Ms. Minnie. 

You must know Minnie! She is so utterly fabulous with that pretty bow and blue dress! Okay, maybe I don't have her pink shoes and my dress is mint, but look what I found when I woke up on Saturday:

♪ Lana del Rey - Kinda Outta Luck ♪

21th of October is always a big deal for me! How so? Well, my parents got married on this very day (it's their 21th year of marriage actually, congratulations mom&dad!) and it's also the birthday of an important person for me: my aunt.

I get really emotional, I mean my aunt is the most kind and loving woman, she is always there to support me and encourage me to pursuit my dreams, I love her so so so much!!! She is also a role model for me because she is an incredible doctor (I hope to be just like her one day!) and she has an incredible fashion sense, I mean a big part of my wardrobe is chosen by her because she travels abroad and always surprises me with amazing clothes!

I thought writing about it wouldn't b enough and as a picture is worth a thousand of words I wanted to show you and her my consideration and love. Happy Birthday, auntie, I love you!

Also, you'll see in the next pictures what top I'm wearing: a sparkling one (hence the title) which was a gift she brought me from Prague. I love the details and the fact that it's a see through blouse so much! The weather is terrible already so I wear a lot of black because most of my pants and coats are black but now I find myself very fond of mixing it with nude or beige tones, like you can see in this outfit but also the previous one. I went again for the loose pants, so comfy!

Have a great Sunday and don't forget to show your appreciation  to the people you love!

Oh my, I am late once AGAIN, but I'm having a really rough time! School is tough, not unbearable, but I don't really know how to manage my time as I am currently learning for my university exam. I know I won't start uni in less than 2 years but I have a huuuge amount to learn and I am actually enjoying it! On top of everything, all my devices are having a breakdown! Computer? Gone. Laptop? Bye bye. Camera? Don't even mention it! 

Therefore, I have to manage only with my phone and Ipad and I ocassionally borrow my dad's laptop. You can see now , I hope, why it takes me so much time to post and how sad I am of this crazy pace! Anyways, let's focus on the outfit a little!

I've always wanted this kind of loose pants for school, similar to some harem pants yet super stylish and comfy! My aunt surprised me with this pair from French Connection. Needless to say, it was love at first sight and I love how easy is for me to match them with pretty much everything in my closet! I've been dying to show you my fancy bow sweater and my python bag! I mentioned the python bag in a recent interview, I bought it from Florence and I love it so so so much!!!

Back to the sweater I love it how it's so feminine and cute, totally my style! I don't usually match my sweater with my bag, don't worry, but I really loved this combination! Also, the flatforms are really the most perfect pair of shoes for a teen if you ask me: we all fancy an extra inch even if we're on the run!

Love you all so much, I hope you haven't forgotten!

My fab moodboard & pile of fashion magazines. Gucci Guilty and Cerruti Perfume

Seasons come and go or 'fashion is made to become unfashionable' as Mademoiselle Chanel used to say. However, we cannot deny that there are some things that we constantly crave for. I am not talking just about a pair of the flawless Prada sunglasses or a Chanel bag, but about the food (Oh! The macaroons, the stawberries!!), the smoothies (the Starbucks logo is always on my Tumblr dashboard) , the Iphone bunny case and the famous fashion magazines.

This series will present all of them, one by one, because I have noticed there is always an artistic photo of the things mentioned above on the social networks. They have become cliches, and when we acquire one of them we are so enthusiastic that we pay the greatest attention to their condition (after snapping a photo and posting about it on Instagram/Facebook, of course!). Call me shallow, but my coffee tastes better when I have it in my Starbucks mug. I don't know if it's the visual impact it has on me or the psychological result of good advertising, but I just see these cliches as little things which are meant to make my life brighter!

I will start with my greatest love: the Vogue issue. Founded in 1983, it has revolutionized the fashion industry and it's the perfect publication to inspire you. And it's not just the trend report or the editorials that we love, but also its attractive aspect. The shiny cover, the infinite thickness, the profound shades, everything makes each issue appear magical and you as the fortunate owner of fashion's deepest secrets. We all cherish and love at least one issue, but fashion bloggers are also able to share this with the whole world. Now, magazines are not only regarded as an oasis of knowledge and inspiration, but also as the ultimate accessories.

A very happy me back in June with my beloved British Vogue

Accessories? I'm sure that in the moment you read that phrase you thought of at least one iconic pictures. In my long experience with the social media and continuously searching on various blogs, I have noticed there are three main ways that fashion bloggers choose to show their Vogue issues(this may also apply to Elle, Harper's Bazaar , Nylon etc. ). If you are a fashion blogger or an active member of Chictopia community , including this in your looks may increase the admiration of your followers. Here are some tips of how you can do it yourself :

Sneak peek of the next outfit post! 

Hello my dear readers, sorry (I've said this a million times!) for the lack of posts, but I've been away for the weekend and I'm having a very difficult high school year. Still, I really love my blog and you, so that is why I am writing this right now although I should be learning for tomorrow.

The thing is that I've been receiving mails or questions on a daily basis lately and I answered all of them despite the lack of time because I  felt some of you really needed my help . And that's how I figured a lot of you have the same fears or questions you write me about, which is totally okay , but I just thought that maybe I should do an advice column around here (and actually sticking to it) like : "Wednesday Wisdom" ?

Or maybe time has finally come for me to do a Q&A?

Anyways, I really need your help and suggestions this time, I really want to improve this little blog! How can you reach me?

Write me a lovely e-mail at marymeetsfashion@gmail[dot]com

Send me a question on Formspring

Or maybe ask me anything on Tumblr, after you get inspired by the bunch of photos I post there.

Stay fab & have an amazing week!

♫ How do you like me now- The Heavy ♫

CLASH OF PRINTS & BEST FRIENDS GOING WILD. Two weeks ago I went with my best friend S. to pick up my Cambridge CAE certificate and attend the Ab Fab Fair! It was a memorable day, full of laughther, shopping and delicious food (I can't resist Starbucks and McDonalds , sorry). I was really impressed with the Fair, it was the first time I attended and both me and S. found some really beautiful and unique things. The dress code really got me, I love clashing prints so I went for a florals&python mix.

If you are a faithful reader you must have noticed my obsession with pastels. Well, with this AMAZING cardigan with sparkles all over it I am starting : pastels-the fall edition haha. Seriously, its color is pink champagne and with all the glitter I couldn't help myself! Of course I will be wearing darker tones (hint: don't miss the next post) but my style is so feminine and classy that this seemed the right outfit for the occasion.

Ah, I can't believe the weekend has gone by so quickly, school is rough right now!

My advice for you  is :make time for your friends ,dress fabulously and have tons of fun! Have an amazing week, my dear readers x

♪ Lana del Rey - Blue Jeans ♪

I have one major issue when it comes to clothes: I can't find a proper tailor who would actually understand what I want(my  once fabulous chiffon is living proof). So imagine my surprise when Tailor4Less wanted me to make my own shirt! I took care of everything(minus the sewing of course) and all from my very own cosy home! Fabric, shape (boyfriend type of shirt, so perfect for school days!), colour, even how I wanted the collar. I just had to know my measurements because Tailor4Less is an amazing company which makes custom shirts & not only!

It's so difficult to find woman shirts that would perfectly fit you and I was just lucky enough to get one! The ordering process is really engaging and the result is esquisite as you can see in the pictures. I really love this concept and it's definetely a site that I am keeping my mind on for the future as they can also dresses, pants, pretty much everything! Of course, I wanted to match my brand new amazing shirts with some jeans that are extremely loose and I somehow turned them into boyfriend jeans as well. Brown accents are the best, especially when you take a walk in the park and the color of the leaves is so stunning, I blended in!

Also, it's that time you've all been waiting for! The 2 winners of the 'SheInside 50$ coupon giveaway' are :

Marc Jacobs Ipad case ( buy it here ) & my Tumblr

Oh, I remember the days when I would religiously post every Friday my favourite photo of the week, my ultimate inspiration. At some point though, I realised there were too many photos I liked so I created a Tumblr which is my virtual moodboard.

I'll go even further with this nostalgia and say I also remember my excitement when I gained my first 100 followers on this blog! I wrote a thoughtful and loving post (also a 'Fancy Friday' one if I remember right). New people have discovered the blog and I just want you all to know that even if I don't write it all the time I love you, my dear readers so much!!!!!!!

Today it's a special Friday & I invite you to never give up on your dreams! Who would have thought that I, a teenager from Romania, would be lucky enough to have:

♥ 1000 FOLLOWERS ON GFC ♥ 400 LIKES ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE ♥ 200 FOLLOWERS ON BLOGLOVIN ♥ & I AM CURRENTLY WRITING THE 200TH POST OF THIS BLOG

I started slowly, writing trend reports and about my favourite brands and models than I dared to post couple of pictures of my outfits. I had to learn more about photography, web design and appropriate decors. Of course I felt like talking only to myself at the beggining(hence the title of this blog) and I appreciate the fact that you are reading this right now so much. I always read all the comments, as Garance would say 'they make the blog' what it is.

Have a wonderful weekend & dare to hope , laugh and love! Also don't forget to enter the Giveaway which will have 2 winners!

Also, I attended the Ab Fab Fair last weekend and I went for lunch with my best friend S. at Starbucks. I had the most incredible blueberry muffins and I wish you were there too , my dear reader, having a fancy meal and a pleasant conversation!

Farewell, my dear holiday! Oh, my summer holiday is officially OVER. I'm so sad, I mean it's been the best holiday I've had so far as it involved a lot of travelling, SHOPPING, making new friends, improving this blog, reading, cooking & even a little driving. And there is one more major thing that happened in this beloved holiday of mine: I got my (now) favourite fragrance , Gucci Guilty & a Givenchy bag from some family friends!

Yes, a Givenchy bag! I was over the moon! It's not made of leather or anything, it's more of the light and beach-appropriate type but it has golden details, a great size (perfect for school) and the most incredible shape!!! What more can a girl ask for?

I took it out for a walk and decided to match it with some grey and sandy yellow tones, I love how every detail works! Of course my outfit needed a splash of color, so I went for a mint (I know, such a surprise! haha)  scarf which I got for my birthday from my cousin.

 Also, note my incredible statement necklace I got from my friend Andreea, I love it! I really have amazing people in my life, thank you all for supporting me and always being so kind! Yes, I am talking about S. too , who took these stunning photos and also about M. who spoiled me today with the cutest navy top!