In the mood for travel

So today it suddenly turned out that I'm actually going to CYPRUS next Sunday for 5 days! It won't be a vacation in the pure sense of the word since first of all I will be stationed in the city - the capital, Nikosia, which is nowhere near the sea and secondly, if I get any of my usual freelance assignments while I'm there - I will get to work. Truth be told I'm accompanying my man who is going there for work and I'm just coming along because I've never been to Cyprus before and because ... well, change of scenery can only do me good!

So, like any fashionista, the first thing I got to thinking about - once my ticket booking confirmation has arrived in my mailbox - is what I'm going to pack! Though the question is really what not to take - because the desire to shove all my favorite summer pieces in the suitcases is huge! But, need to be calm and rational. At least I surely can't say I've nothing to wear - a couple of goodies I ordered from ASOS arrived in the mail today plus I just got a pair of new gladiator sandals from Greek brand Fullah Sugah. I expect to do a post on those latest arrivals over the weekend, in the meantime I give you my ultimate city holiday outfit set and some cute vacation inspiration photos. The latter are very beach-style and while, like I said, I will hardly manage to spend much time on the beach in Cyprus, I will sure try to get there at some point!

Ready for holidays by AlexMatoshko featuring leather handbags

May rains in Athens...

This quick creation was inspired by a heavy downpour that hit Athens late morning today. Spring rains are tricky - they often come unannounced and get you soaked before you know what's going on and then, just as suddenly, the sun is back on - as if nothing had happened. So, specially for such weather, I'd get armed with a hooded rain jacket, classic wellies and an umbrella - and once the rain is over - the floral dress is there to take in the sun.

May rain in Athens by AlexMatoshko featuring a bubble dome umbrella

Island vacation

Since last summer I've been living in Athens, Greece, which, among other things, means that whenever you feel like a nice seaside vacation, there is no need to go abroad - you can just go to one of the islands. And that's exactly what I'm going to do this Saturday - take the ferry and sail to the island of SAMOS. It's going to be 10 days of lazing, drinking frappe and hanging out on the beach with friends, dancing at our favourite club and eating out at tavernas. And of course we'll celebrate Easter Greek-style - I'm told its quite a spectacular holiday here with lots of delicious food :)

And of course I also hope to take some cool new outfit pics right there, in the open air and post them on the blog. As a teaser I enclose an outfit combo which looks something like what I plan to sail in - I'll be on the boat for 10 hours so I need to be properly "equipped."

Bring me that horizon by AlexMatoshko featuring a red stripe tee

Models off duty: 3 generic looks

Not all models have natural good taste and fashion sense, but, I guess, spending so much time among designers and stylists has a certain impact on the way they dress, plus beginner models are actually tutored by the agency on what to wear. Regardless, I've often admired the "off-duty" looks of the models - their outfits often appear so effortlessly chic, even if completely casual and unpretentious. A simple pair of jeans/leggings, a loose top, cool boots/converse + an It Bag - and you're ready to go. So, inspired by some of my favorite street style photos featuring models, I've put together those few generic "model off-duty" looks. Add pair of sunglasses and ... leave people wondering if you aren't one of them, models, yourself!

Model of duty 3 by AlexMatoshko featuring round toe shoes

Model Off Duty (Natasha Poly) by AlexMatoshko featuring gold jewelry

Model off Duty (Julia Dunstall) by AlexMatoshko featuring vintage style shoes