Hello everyone!
Thought I'd disappeared for good?
I am finally back to blogging after more than a week of silence, and really there hasn't been much to it other than that life happened. I've been ridiculously busy with life and work and blogging unfortunately took a back seat. But now I am back, and I will work hard to try and post regularly.
It has been a tough week for the world, with terrorist attacks in various countries around our globe. The attacks have not left me untouched and my heart goes out to all the people affected. The attacks that really shook me was the ones in Paris. An attack on Paris is not just an attack on France, but on Europe. It is an attack against the democratic way of living that we have in the west and it is an attack on freedom, justice and brotherhood. I don't pray, but my thoughts are with the people of the world! Here's hoping for peace in our lifetime.
I took these pictures more than a month ago, when the leaves were still green, and autumn had just about begun. I bought the dress when I was in London from House of Fraser, which is such a magnificent place if you like clothes the way I do. We spent a good couple of hours in House of Fraser, and I managed to find this dress that I had seen on ModCloth from Yumi in the sale section, so I instantly bought it even though it's original mustard belt was missing. I am however on the look out for a mustard coloured belt, so if anyone knows of any place that has a mustard belt, please let me know!
Dress: Yumi from House of Fraser (old)
Cardigan: H&M (old)
Belt: Asos (old)
Tights: Primark
Take care of each other! And keep love and hope alive!
Much love.
Glad you're back lovely! This is just gorgeous, absolutely adore the navy & mustard colour combo <3
ReplyDeleteAww thank you darling!
DeleteThanks so much, I'm a fan of navy+mustard too ;D
Much love
Oh I love this look so much, Mona! Mustard is the ultimate autumn colour, don't you think? ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso, yes, it's been one tiring weekend and absolutely tragic. Paris is the only location I've been that was attacked, so it kind of hits me quite hard too. The other countries obviously suffer too, so my heart goes to them as well. The case this time is different from Charlie Hebdo, which makes it even less forgiving...
On a brighter note, Mona, if you ever feel you need to take a break from the blog, please don't feel guilty about it. Take as much time as you want. I promise I'll still be here when you get back ;)
Alive as Always
Thank you so much darling! I agree with you Bivi, mustard is such a great colour!
DeleteAll the attacks were horrible and I agree, my heart goes out to all of the people affected around the globe. It is indeed very sad and heartbreaking.
Oh thank you so much Bivi darling! I just wanted all my readers to know that I haven't forgotten about them. Time isn't always on my side, and sometimes blogging just have to take a break. That's very sweet of you, and I'm very happy to hear you say that <3
Much love! <3 <3
This is such an adorable look! I love the polka dots and mustard is my new favorite color. :) So glad you're back too! I love reading your lovely posts. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much beautiful Lindsey! Polka dots are the best and mustard is such a warm and lovely colour!
DeleteThank you so much, that warm my heart <3
Much love
Now that I'm taking a closer look at your dress, I am fairly certain I had the same one, except mine was a pale blue with white polka dots! I'm a huge fan of Yumi--their clothing is so feminine and sometimes has very dreamy prints, which kind of reminds me of Book of Deer.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I don't pray, but I have been thinking about Paris and Beirut all the time. The way the Paris attacks were carried out is so terrifying and makes me fear for every other major democratic metropolitan area. That being said, I'm glad there's been such an outpouring of support, especially for Paris. We can be strong in our solidarity.
Oh! That sounds like a lovely dress that too. Polka dots are lovely in any colour! I agree with you, Yumi is lovely and has such feminine designs.
DeleteYou are right, solidarity is what is needed and it does make us stronger. I agree, it's terrifying. All the attacks were and are. But we have to remember what we value with our democratic societies, so that we can keep living in the free way that we do.
Much love to you!
You look gorgeous, love this dress. The world is a very grey place at the moment, there are attacks happening everywhere, innocent people are dying for no reason, we think more war will solve everything but it only makes it worse, I hope that one day we will stop thins thinking and start loving more, because all the hate and war hasn't done a bit of difference, its time to try something else. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much darling Kizzy.
DeleteThe world is a nasty place some times. We have to stay strong and just as you said love more! Love and understanding will bring peace.
Much love <3
Yay, I have this dress too! You have great taste ;) By the way I love your blog, I've been following you for a few months now. It's a great mixture of cake, cute clothes and interesting discussion.
ReplyDeleteOh really! It's such a nice dress isn't it! And so comfy too! So do you sweetie!
DeleteAww, thank you so very much. That makes me insanely happy! <3 I love the little summary: "Cake, cute clothes and interesting discussion"! Thank you so much for your kind words. It made my day!!
Much love
Hello Mona! I'm glad to finally be reading a post of yours! Sometimes there's just too much to do to blog, so don't worry about it! As for me, I'm also not posting at the moment, but for other reasons as you know. The attacks that have been going on are horrible, and obviously as I'm in Paris every day, I've been touched more deeply about these particular ones. The solidarity here is amazing though, people stick together, and this is what matters most - in the end, they are but a few wicked people, and we are the rest of the world against them. The support from other countries is amazing as well, thanks to people like you who show that they care ♥
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, your dress is the cutest. A mustard belt would look lovely with it, I hope you find one just as you want! :)
Julia xx
Hey Julia! Thank you so much!
DeleteYes, I do know, and I understand that you must feel everything the world is feeling on a completely different level being a parisian.
Sweden stands with France, always. We show solidarity with you.
Thank you so much! I think a mustard belt would look lovely too, thanks!
Much love,
Mona
Nice words Mona :*
ReplyDeleteMuch Love, Christine
Thank you Christine <3 <3
DeleteHi Mona, my prayers too are with Paris and Beirut, I'm lost for words at how tragic the attacks have been, so many lives, it's a horrible waste.
ReplyDeletei realize i'm juxtapositioning this with my grief for Paris.. but ...
i couldn't agree more with you, house of fraser is personally my black hole whenever i'm up in Manchester. Yumi is so so adorable, they always have the most whimsical and feminine pieces :).
Sumeyye x
Hello darling. Yes, it is very horrible, and very unnecessary!
DeleteHaha, house of fraser is amazing. Yumi has the cutest little things, and getting it on sale is even better. Aww, thank you so much Sumeyye <3
Much love