THE ♥ OF ISTRIA

 Have you ever been to Istria, a small peninsula with the shape of a crudely drawn heart? 

 I truly love this peninsula, it's so versatile, wonderful beaches and the cartoon blue Adriatic Sea, medieval small towns up in the vineyards (where time seems to stand still), fantastic food and wines, definitely a perfect hideaway from stressful everyday life. 

 Together with my family I spent a few days in Savudrija, a lovely small town near Umag, with its wonderful small port and lighthouse, copybook-like landscape and it's new golf course. But all the wonderful coastal towns are not my favorite part of Istria, it's the heart of this heart-shaped peninsula. The verdant interior filled with surprises like olive oil, mistletoe brandy, black and white truffles, hilltop hamlets and Hum, the smallest town in the world.

Truffles are Istria's gold  and are especially found near the small ancient town of Motovun. Autumn is the season of the white truffle: the queen of Istrian cuisine. This magnificent underground mushroom is the most expensive in the world, with prices reaching up to 3,000 €, it's very exquisite, but the black summer truffle is nearly in no way inferior to it in its taste. 

You can be assured that all through the year Istrian restaurants - Konobas - offer a chance to sample meat, fish and pasta dishes, and even some desserts garnished with truffles. The most famous of all is Zigante in Livade, where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner with a menue that featured the underground delicacy from beginning to the end. This dinner definitely was very special and absolutely delicious, but my most favorite Konoba is - Stari Podrum - a small fairy tale-like restaurant. A family-run small Konoba with heavenly dishes, mentioned in world's favorite gourmetguides. My steak with truffles definitely was the best steak I've ever eaten. This small restaurant definitely is an insiders' tip.   

For our trip to the vineyards and the medieval towns of Motovun, Groznjan, Momjan, and some other very small towns, I chose this comfortable outfit.

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WELCOME TO ISTRIA

I spent seven wonderful days in Istria together with my family. Pure relaxation, wonderful food, wine and food tastings in the vineyards, sport and unique and unforgettable moments with my family. I chose this outfit for our first dinner at the seaside. 

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A-LINE COAT

An A-line coat definitely is an all-time classic fashion-essential. A few days ago I fell in love with this wonderful dark blue coat, it can either be worn in a very classic way or in a more modern combination. I chose the modern way and combined it with white ''used look'' short, a basic grey shirt and my favourite heels (my Zara glitter heels).
You can find this coat in the online-shop of my most favourite boutique - ankleidezimmer.

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PARKA ♥

 

Now the time for our cosy and cool Parkas starts. I love my H&M customized Parka and you're definitely going to see it quite often on the blog in the autumn season.  

 

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SUMMER IS COMING TO AN END

 Summer is coming to an end and in a few days I'll be back in Vienna. At the moment I'm enjoying the last few days and evenings of summer in Carinthia. I truly love Carinthia and its stunning landscape. Yesterday evening I chose this glittery dress (thanks to ayoxx) for a romantic dinner.

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THE ETRO SKIRT

This is another outfit I chose for dinner during my holiday in Side. I bought this Etro skirt almost two years ago, but it never fitted properly and now it does. I matched this shiny silver skirt with a basic shirt and a silver clutch.

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CASUAL-CHIC

  

Yesterday I found this polo-dress from sun 68 in my wardrobe and decided to immediately wear it. A rather casual look pepped up with borrowed accessories and a coloful armparty ;)

 SUN 68 POLO-DRESS

ZARA SANDALS

LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL DAMIER AZUR (borrowed from my sister)

VINTAGE NECKLACE (borrowed from my mum)

THE ARMPARTY - H&M & FOREVER21

on my nails: CHANEL N° 559 FRENZY

YESTERDAY I RECEIVED THIS LOVELY DRESS FROM AYOXX ---THANK YOU ♥

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BLACK LEATHER AND BASIC WHITE

  Yesterday I finally got my black leather shorts back from the tailor, who altered it for a better fit. I love the combination of leather shorts and a basic white shirt.  

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I ♥ NY

During the last few days I have been thinking back to our NYC-Trip so often. I felt so comfortable in this city, especially in SoHo and the desire to live in this city for a while (and hopefully I will someday) comes up quite often. I'm going to visit NY soon again, that's for sure.

 I ♥ NY 

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MY WEEK ON INSTAGRAM

MY WEEK ON INSTAGRAM 

LAST SATURDAY 

GARDEN PARTY 

LAST SUNDAY  

 WONDERFUL FLOWERS

 MONDAY

SUSHI  

OUTFIT 

TUESDAY

SHOPPING IN ITALY  

ONE OF MY TRAINING SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY 

YUMMY MACCHIATO 

DRIVING HOME 

THURSDAY 

ANOTHER SNAPSHOT AT THE GYM 

FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS RIVER ISLAND JACKET

STARTED READING FIFTY SHADES DARKER

FRIDAY 

NEW IN 

CUTE LITTLE SISTER BEHIND THE LENS

SATURDAY 

TRIED ESSENCE COLOR AND GO (1000 MILES AWAY) 

 BUBBLE TEA (ONCE AND NEVER AGAIN)