DEAR 2015

Wishing you Love and bright promises, peace in mind, gold in heart, strong feelings and unstoppable will.
Posting new year's eve makeup & outfit, 2015 feels colorful and playful. Red lips for true smiles that are yet to come, sparkling aubergine nails for revealed desires, prints for the dreams that will come true and hair braids everywhere, cause if it's not complicated, it's boring.

THE KIT

This is a make up post, powered by L'Oreal Paris for Marie Claire BLOG AWARDS. And let the show begin.

Feat. L'Oreal Paris Make Up:
A soft touch, yet stable by Color Riche, Eye Color Pencil #03 Smoky Taupe and #08 Baby Pink.
Deep glow and enthusiasm for Glam Matte Gloss #513.
Purifying micellar water IDEAL SOFT (removes makeup and softens the skin)
BB Cream 5 in 1 (an instant blemish balm - this is my new summer obsession))
Extra tip: Use the New Nude Magique CC Cream Anti-Dullness, aka Colour Correcting BEAUTIFIER
#MCBLOGAWARDS

BLUE IN WHITE TALES

Blue randomness
Long Kimono long beachwalks.
Leather sandals no more. We have seen enough of everyone making same ones, transforming the word copy into boring commercial art.
Denim in a pouch made with amusement for undisclosed treasures.
Boldness confusion in white is the new summertime's baby blue.

The kimono is found in London's Urban Outfitters store.
Denim bag by Ippolito.
Sandals by Office, London.
Nail enamel Inglot.
White watch Muji.

MY SUMMER BOX IN THE CITY

So happy to be nominated for the Best Fashion Report at the first Marie Claire BLOG AWARDS! And a huge THANKS to all of you who voted for joanaddicted blog! (For those who haven't voted yet, there is still time to LIKE here !) Another THANKS goes to L'oreal Paris, the proud sponsor of the Best Report Award. To support means to love. And after this intro, I move straight to the point of this post. Hair. Let's talk about hair.

Summer is full of salty moments, wet dreams and untouchable touches. Feet on earth, mind on sky - that is why we are so tall in summertime. Hair grows lighter and feather sinks heavy. Do not let your mind or your hair fade away. I do love instant miracles and i do believe in miracles.

Summer always has its pampering box. And mine includes a complete collection of hair L'oreal Paris products. Many of you ask me how my hair grows so fast. Well, the answer is genes :) but i also recommend the Elvive line. This summer, my necessaire is all about hair: Elvive Shampoo ARGININE RESISTX3, conditioner, Instant Miracle and Mask with reinforcing serum. Oh and most importantly, a drop of Elvive Extraordinary Oil. And after all that, i say bath is a ritual.

FLUFFINESS

Forget about the dresses, the shirts, the chic looks or the elegant pencil skirts.  Nothing compares to husband's hoodie and Telis' fluffiness. That's how my favorite outfit looks like.

VELVET DROPS

Korres brings us a woody floral scent of the poetic flirtatious violet, the sweet powdery orris and the spicy charm of white pepper. This is the signature of the feeling i choose to wear to welcome the new year.

SHISEIDO FAVS

Beauty products that pass the crash tests deserve a post! Well, these beauties were tested and approved! For your skin care, IBUKI Protective Moisturizer and Purifying Cleanser definitely have my vote. Also, for a light coverage and color correction, try Sheer and Perfect Foundation. But, what really amazed me the most was the Shiseido Sun Protection Compact Foundation. Never leaves my bag.

BRIDE'S PREPARATION - THE BACKSTAGE

All big moments happen after other big moments. And in every one of them, my dearest friends are unconditionally included. I would be lost without them in every possible sense.
I organized the wedding in less than 2 months, but without my girlfriends, the whole preparation wouldn't be the same. It wouldn't be as magical, as true, as girly, as lovely as it actually was. My maid of honor, Pavlina, stood by me, not only at the church, but she was my inspiration, my precious help, my bff during the whole period. My other half is my man, but if we would have a second other half, Pavlina would be mine.
And now, the backstage.
A huge THANKS to 2 people, 2 true artists, who played the most important role in the whole preparation, and with their heart and their true smile, they took care of my hair and make up in this biggest day. Elena Chatzinikolidou created this amazing makeup look (i really believe she is the best mua ever) and Petros Tsampoukos gave me the most chic hair style i have ever witnessed.
And as for the bridal gown.. After i designed the basic idea, along with Pavlina we looked for the perfect fabrics and materials around the industries. We finally decided to go with a hand made lace of pure silk, carefully hand embroidered with little stones all over. We, also, made a romantic veil with the same embellished lace and silk tulle - so so soft like a dream. Like we stole the fuzzy clouds and masterly put them on my hair. (i am being poetic in posts like this, i know..)
But i leave the rest on the photographers to draw the picture.
Photos by Maria Maraki and Ioanna Chatziandreou. Video screenshots by Panos Kallitsis.