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wearing the amazingly warm and well, yes, cute, hat, mittens and muffler gifted from Avon this Christmas
A cat, a kitty, a kitty cat, a caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttt
C'mon, c'mon, I know you want it, say it, say it! Sayyyyy itttt
Howww cuteee
Typical, typical!!! Relax, that was my reaction too, I'm no better people.
Boy, I wish people would have the same passionate reaction when they saw me. Ok, instead of "A catttt, how cute" I would prefer "A witch, a witchhhh". But no matter how strong some of you shout that I might be one, the people who have the wiseness to look behind the appearances always say that I'm not.
I for one, I like being a witch, it's better to be considered bad and surprise people by being well, not that bad than posing in a fucking angel and being a bitter, mean person in reality.
By the way, have you noticed that most times the people who are the meanest consider themselves victims all the times?! Oh, the boring, used phrase "Oh God, I'm such a good person, why the world is treating me so badly?!" Darling, it's called Law of Attraction and if you look close enough maybe you'll see that you are not perfect and you are mean, make mistakes, judge, gossip and make your errors too. Or maybe you won't be able to admit that, some people get wiser some don't.
Always complaining is a job that will get you lots of girlfriends.Why? Because most of the women are frustrated and lack self power and it's always better to not cry alone.
Getting up, admitting your mistakes, saying "I'm sorry", fighting honestly, keeping it original and gaining self confidence takes time, courage, involvement and it's not for everybody. It's hard like hell and it's a fight you have to fight alone.
And no, nothing happened, I've just met such a character yesterday that got me thinking about this typology.
So what's gonna be? The self pity drama queen or the uber cool fighter lady??!
Ana,
The witch
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Vintage dress - VintageBazar.ro, ID Sarrieri body, MalvenskyCharms Habibi bracelet and ring, vintage earring and bracelets
© Serban Cristea
It was perfect! PERFECT! The setting, Serban, my outfit, as you can see, Mexico city that night, the words we said to each other that night...I'm telling you, P-E-R-F-E-C-T!
Now, all that was left to do was wait for 24.00! You guys had already celebrated, Mexico is 8 hours behind so we had to wait a little longer. We walked and dined and laughed until I said that I'm gonna go and lay in bed a little until Serban had to go and buy a bottle of champagne.
And so I did and that was it! I fell asleep and just like Sleeping Beauty (sleeping witch in this case) I couldn't wake up.
And just like that, I've slept through this New Year's Eve! The End
Wait, wait, I can't go, although I've woken up late today and I must hurry to post, let's all take a moment and marvel at this dress/whole outfit.
The moment...
Now that I think about it, it was funny, like a way of the Universe telling me that it's not about that 30 minutes it's about the whole year. And in that thinking I've gathered some mantras for you guys to use this year.
And then, if we are true to plan,
Our statures touch the skies."
- Emily Dickinson
Now, all that was left to do was wait for 24.00! You guys had already celebrated, Mexico is 8 hours behind so we had to wait a little longer. We walked and dined and laughed until I said that I'm gonna go and lay in bed a little until Serban had to go and buy a bottle of champagne.
And so I did and that was it! I fell asleep and just like Sleeping Beauty (sleeping witch in this case) I couldn't wake up.
And just like that, I've slept through this New Year's Eve! The End
Wait, wait, I can't go, although I've woken up late today and I must hurry to post, let's all take a moment and marvel at this dress/whole outfit.
The moment...
Now that I think about it, it was funny, like a way of the Universe telling me that it's not about that 30 minutes it's about the whole year. And in that thinking I've gathered some mantras for you guys to use this year.
- "We never know how high we are
And then, if we are true to plan,
Our statures touch the skies."
- Emily Dickinson
- “Elegance is innate. It has nothing to do with being well dressed. Elegance is refusal.” Diana Vreeland
- "The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of them."- Queen Victoria
- If you plan the way you live all day, at least take that plan seriously!
- "If opportunity doesn't know build a door!" - Milton Bertle
Now, go into the world and make a difference!
Sleeping Ana
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Sooooooooo fascinatingly Belle Epoque like. I rang the bell to feel like in an old movie.
Topshop skirt, Zara blouse&hat, Adr for H&M bracelets, Statement Jewelry by Ioana Enache necklace
© Serban Cristea
My head is spinning, it's 3 am in Cancun and I finally got accustomed with their hours so before I go and hit the bed again I wanna share an inspiring quote with you, I've read it the other day, it was written by Kelly Cutrone.
“We're constantly getting these messages to mind our own business and look the other way if we want to be well liked, to not tell the truth or speak our mind or say anything too intense. Well, I'm telling you here that this approach not only makes you party to other people's crimes against themselves but is a prescription for mediocrity and delusion” -Kelly Cutrone
See? Many powerful and valuable people are telling you not to try to fit in just because everybody does that. You're special (you're my reader so you really are) so don't be afraid to be exactly who you are! Valuable people will always treasure that. As for you, search to be liked by that type of people, the interesting, talented, intellectual people because that sort of person will help you evolve and build an amazing and unforgettable life!
Now, before my eyes fall on the laptop here are the 3 winners for the Beautik miniature perfumes and moisturizing cremes gift bags.
“We're constantly getting these messages to mind our own business and look the other way if we want to be well liked, to not tell the truth or speak our mind or say anything too intense. Well, I'm telling you here that this approach not only makes you party to other people's crimes against themselves but is a prescription for mediocrity and delusion” -Kelly Cutrone
See? Many powerful and valuable people are telling you not to try to fit in just because everybody does that. You're special (you're my reader so you really are) so don't be afraid to be exactly who you are! Valuable people will always treasure that. As for you, search to be liked by that type of people, the interesting, talented, intellectual people because that sort of person will help you evolve and build an amazing and unforgettable life!
Now, before my eyes fall on the laptop here are the 3 winners for the Beautik miniature perfumes and moisturizing cremes gift bags.
Count the comments and of you are one of these three numbers send me an email ok?
Yeyyy, you won, you wooonnnn!!! You'll so love them!
Ana Banana
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Yeyyy, you won, you wooonnnn!!! You'll so love them!
Ana Banana
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Snobbish Breakfast dress, Moo Piyasombaktul sunglasses (SunglassCurator.com), Mexican traditional shawl, vintage tiara & Malvensky jewelry pinky ring and bracelet
© Serban Cristea
Pay attention cause it's time to start gather that self confidence everybody is talking about. The one I know you have in you!
Here's an example from my own life experience. After all, the most accurate advices come from living the good, the bad and the ugly and learning from it.
Fortunately, today, we'll talk about the good - a small, unexpected, awesomely weird experience I lived this week.
As you know and have seen from the pictures above I am still in Mexico. Before visiting other places we stayed a few days in Mexico city. You also know that all the people around me call me "The Dark Countess".
It started a year ago when a few friends of mine told me that I have an aristocratic lifestyle, exactly like a little countess. And that was it, they started naming me "the little countess". Then, my obsession with black came and they turn my nickname from "the little countess" to "the dark countess". And over night it became viral.
Since I have this obsession with aristocracy, belle epoque, old houses, statement jewelry, noire characters and decadent marquises as long as I remember, the nickname didn't bother me at all.
Since I have this obsession with aristocracy, belle epoque, old houses, statement jewelry, noire characters and decadent marquises as long as I remember, the nickname didn't bother me at all.
I can't say if I live aristo like as everybody says but I do pay attention to my actions, tq my manners and to my thoughts. I'm focused on having a clean and organized home and life and after that I focus on making it stylish and glamorous (this is the healthy order not the other way around). I'm not making friends with everyone and I don't preserve negative friendships. I am always grateful for the things that happen in my life and I always make sure that the people who help me evolve are aware of my appreciation. So if this means that I live an aristocratic life then by all means, I do! Sure, I have flaws too but we're not talking about them today cause today it's about the good remember?
So The Dark Countess is my story. And I do believe and live it at my fullest.
Did you see the first picture and what the street sign says? That's the street where our hotel is situated in Mexico city without us knowing it before. That my friends is the Universe telling us that as long as you are telling yourself the right story everything is possible.
Today is the last day when you can enter the Beautik Giveaway.
Hurry up and win the yummy miniatures.
From Mexico with tremendous affection,
Ana
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It's January 2, get up and start fighting for your goals! Ok, ok, I'll shut up.
This is one of those posts in which I share with you some of the projects I'm involved in.
A few weeks ago, when All Hollow asked me to do a styling story for their magazine, the first idea that came to my mind was "I'm gonna do a Black Widow thing" . Being an eternal lover of all things dramatic (only when it comes to style and outfits) it was exactly what I did. That's so cool about this magazine, you get freedom of expression.
Above, you can see some of the pictures from them pictorial
The team
The search for the perfect model was a true adventure until Mirela suggested Carla Maria Teaha, a young beautiful actress who played La Veuve Noir perfectly. Andrei Runcanu played the perv, loyal butler and his 19th century Lord allure fitted just perfectly with what I've been searching for..
Roberth Both whom you've met already was the hairstylist in charge and Anca Buzea, the make-up artist. I adore them most, they did a wondefrul job!
Serban was the photographer (he does not get the link, he says each time after I link him lots of people friend request him and he doesn't know them) and did an amazing job. Although not being a photographer on a daily basis and only takes pictures as a hobby, we share the same vision and I think he did an amazing job.
Location, location,location
We had the shooting at Bellu cemetery, Casa Vernescu and at Carol Parc Hotel.
It was the horribly cold days in Bucharest so imagine our faces at Bellu and at Casa Vernescu where there's no electricity therefore no heating.
The Story Itself
Starts with the Veuve mourning her lost husband whom she actually killed. Her loyal worshiper, the butler Fitzgerald (sorry Andrei, Fitzgerald was unanimous elected) is by her side. We never know if Fitzerald has a twin brother or not, not even the Veuve knows it because he always surrounds himself with a veil of mystery.
After the service she returns home where she starts enjoying her new freedom and inherited wealth.
Decadence, statement jewelry, lavishly glamorous dresses and lady like-ness are her weapons and no human being ever escaped her unique sense of personality.
I'm pretty proud of the final result - some of the frames you can see above - and I send a big Thank you to all of the people who contributed to this style story. If you go and buy the magazine tell me what you think.
Ok, now go back to the hedonistic moment I which I know you were a few minutes ago. It's ok, it's still January 2, you can relax a little more.
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