I can smell spring

This photo should have been posted earlier, cause it's from my trip to Athens, and it's almost been a week since I'm back. But I had some scanner issues.
And now, here it is. I wonder sometimes if I could make good shots with models. Paid ones, I mean. For me, nothing's best than good chemistry between the photographer and the subject. No wonder I use my friends as my models. And sometimes, the person, they scenery, the weather all combine and you do a great shot. This was the case

New orders

(the title makes no sense, really)

Usually, when one of your beloved shops in town closes, you're not happy. Yet this time, I was. Cause, closing down meant selling all it's stock in ridiculous prices. And you know, buying shoes in 1/10 of their original price is quite a thing to be happy about. That's what I did. I went in the shop with all the other pilgrims, took a look at everything and ended up with two pairs of daring shoes. That's not like me. I like my shoes to be high heeled(usually), chic but also minimal and comfortable. And, of course, black. Now, look at this:




I don't know what you think, but ponyskin and platforms aren't really minimal. Or safe. At least when you're talking to me.

Anyway, I brought the daring shoes home. And then, the semi- predictable happened. You know, I have a friend who doesn't wear heels (and even less risky heels) but always tries my new ones on. She did it again, and then we did a little photo shoot.

Top hat, stylists own :p
T- shirt: lollimaru
jeans : staff
shoes : .lak

My new bag

The title is a big lie. Cause a) it's not really new and b) it definitely isn't a bag. Let me introduce you to Polaroid Automatic 100.


A camera made in the 60's and still works fine. Some technical facts:

• Lens: 114mm f/8.8 3-element glass
• Shutter: Electronic 10 seconds - 1/1200
• Has settings for film speeds of 75, 150, 300, and 3000 ASA.
• Has exposure compensation dial with range of -1/+2 stops ("Lighten/Darken" control).
• Has metal body and metal shutter/lens housing and tripod socket

This is where 50% of my analog pictures come from (the other 50% come from polaroid Spectra 1200FF, using classic integral instant film). With Polaroids you'll never ever have full control over the picture : the colours might be different than you thought but frankly, who cares. It's all part of the polaroid charm. One that has me giving a lot of money :P

Fighting in style

Uh, architects. One thing I admire in my uni (I wonder how many times I'll say this) is that people have effortless style. Messy hair can be style. Wearing pajamas outside can be style. As long as you do it with integrity and not to show off.
Anyway, the thing I like the most about their style is basic colours(green, blue, black) combined with relaxed forms, and, as I already said, effortless.

Discoveries

I discovered this place, while on a short trip to Athens. It's called "Paloma Negra" and it is a
tiny jewellery shop near the Athens concert hall (Μέγαρο Μουσικής). Not only was the merchandise amazing, the shop was also beautiful and serene...I bought the frida earrings you see below. (I'll find the name of the designer soon, I promise)

Carnival

As I said, I will keep you tuned. But I'd rather tell you the backstage stories. Cause, unlike the tarty, cheap-looking costumes I told you about before, there are some really fantastic out there.

party girl

make-up behind the scenes

surrealism

Chaos and uproar

Soo 80's

Candy For Witches

On a rainy day, looking for a way to go home less than soaked, I found this amazing shop. It's name : candy for witches (ζαχαρωτά για μάγισσες, in Greek) and it contains unique Greek designer clothing and jewellery. I ended up talking with the owner about polaroids and buying an Akira Mushi cardigan, which you'll see soon. For now I'll let the pictures talk in my place

C

This photo feels special, doesn't it? Soft tones, outlandish colours... and this aweeeesome scarf!
Polaroids rule my world...

Project Carnival

Who's even realized that it's February??Not me. And now it's carnival season.
Whoever says that carnival is just for kids is a big fool. Carnival means fun for everybody.
On the other side, the way that carnival is held in my city is kinda disturbing. Chaos, smelly food, sexy-tarty-cheap looking-expensive costumes. But I am a romantic and still think of the good things about carnival. Coloura, having fun with your friends and of course dressing up. This year I'm making my own costume. Its name : :Black Widow".

This is just a preview

I'll probably be posting a lot on carnival, so stay tuned :p

Christina

What can I say? Nice day, nice girl. She was all about her new boots, but strange me wanted her to look away and be part of the scenery. She definitely achieved it.