a little place to call my own (art and fashion blog)

Everyone knows that flowers make for a great prop, something very useful in these visual days. Moreover, in this time of social media, we are all looking for good photography props, aren't we? Bloggers, influences and what not, everyone wants to make their photographs pop. Flowers are a great way to do just that. Dried flowers are even better, because you don't have to worry about their expiry date. Dried flowers are also a great way to recycle (when you make your own) and preserve memories. I've been drying flowers for quite some time and there is really nothing to it. You can also buy dried flowers (or even fresh ones if you prefer). They are simply a perfect addition to flat lay photography. Today I'll speak about creating 3D dresses on fashion illustrations. Now, you don't have to know how to do fashion illustration to try your hand at this. You can trace some of the fashion templates available online (be sure to make sure the author is o.k with that) or yo...

I first visited Taboo Bar & Restaurant about a week ago when I went to schedule a medical appointment in a newly opened private clinic Vitalis  (not sponsored). This place is in the same building, so we went in there for a drink. The reason why I went to Vitalis clinic is because apparently they are the only ones who can do a proper CT bone density test (for some reason it's not available in regular hospitals). My doctor thought I should do this CT because I've been on Imuran and other i mmunosuppressive drugs for a decade, so there was a risk of my bones being affected by it. I did the test and my bones are fine. My experience with this Vitalis clinic was a pleasant one. I did the test yesterday and it only lasted for 10 minutes or so. Great experience indeed, until I say the bill that is. It was higher than I expected, but it seems I missed the Christmas discount. Just my luck. My blood tests (that I also did in another private clinic because my veins are so ruined fro...

We still have months of winter ahead of us, so discussing winter outwear seems appropriate. I've wanted to write this post for a while. I already discussed winter accessories with you. Now, the idea is to discuss my favourite winter coats and jackets with you. Hopefully, I'll give you some options to consider. Winter outwear is a big part of winter fashion. One could even argue that outwear is possibly the most important part of winter style. With a warm and stylish coat, you're more than half way there, one might say.  So, that's what I'll talk about today. Nevertheless, this post will be mostly visual. I will share outfits featuring my favourite coats and jackets. In addition, I'll share some of my fashion illustrations as well. Considering that this post will be very photograph heavy, I'll try to keep the fashion talk short and just share why do I like certain winter garments and why I think they are useful. Feel free to share your winter style secr...